04 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1931
Page
1
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Logan reports progress on replacing bridges destroyed by heavy floods two weeks ago. Twenty structures have been repaired or replaced with interim facilities guiding later upgrades. Two Pike Run bridges and the Pleasant Valley Road bridge remain unfinished as crews also repair ditches and berms. Brown reunion invites locals to Lancaster Fair Grounds next Sunday with an all day session and officers named Joe Brown and Mrs Brown.
Morris Logan conference with Coleman and Loomis reviewed changes to the South Bloomingville physical education building plans. Final state approval awaited. bond issue approved last November for Benton's district. construction start date depends on state cooperation.
Miss Versa J F Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Eade Orr and Dr irr Bore of Youngstown wed at 10 am Saturday at St Matthews Lutheran Per sonage Rev read ceremony. Following, bride's parents hosted dinner and guests traveled for reception in Youngstown. Mrs Bore a high school graduate and hospital school of service supervisor. Mr Bore a graduate of Ohio State class of 1921. He is employed at City He town and member of Kappa and Psi.
A bemused reminiscence traces pajamas from sleepwear to stylish attire. Oldsters recall pale-blue dimity petticoats while fashion pages flaunt striped silk pajamas and pajama dresses for evening wear.
Logan August 3 With the exception of a nominal bequest to a grandchild the entire Solomon Fine estate goes to his widow Mrs Anns Exizve for her life or in case of death the estate is divided among children: Grace Paxton Pans Hime Chase Eine and Carl Bitne. The will was dated December 17 with witnesses and officials named. Birthdate party details accompany the notice.
A cryptic report notes that a marshal resigns from the Secret Service office and mentions Mayor Egan in the arrest context. The piece names Erwin L. Boye, 24, dentist of Youngstown, and Verma C. Orr, 24, graduate nurse of Logan, with the Rev. Amos L. Heydar officiating.
Lightning struck a large barn owned by Samuel Bailey on Laurelville Road Friday evening, killing a calf and destroying the barn and its contents. A threshing crew had just left after finishing the Bailey wheat and oats crop. About 20 tons of hay and 100 bushels of oats burned, with several hundred bushels of wheat in a nearby granary saved. Insurance partly covers the loss.
Campers near Great Bend report strong fishing on the Ohio River with plentiful catfish. Glenroy Ewing's Sunday School class at Federated Church, camping at Great Bend, caught between 40 and 50 pounds of catfish in early days. More residents swim and fish this summer as Syracuse Beach grows in popularity.
Local politicians claim petitions for a 1932 election on consolidating Melga County Common Pleas and Probate Courts are invalid for timing, since statewide voting occurs in November 1932. The report notes no county election will be held this fall, leaving the consolidation question unresolved until next year.
In Leech 242 classes pupils gather Russia clippings for oral compositions and plan a magazine on life customs and school life. Ohio University teachers Strauss and Coney lead English. Latin students under Miss Leech study links between Latin and modern language and culture with Mrs Kepner assisting.
Ohio University Museum in Athens draws attention from students campus guests and out of town visitors. A May 2 1981 record attendance of 814 marked rising interest as the collection expands at its second floor Agriculture Building site and former spaces in Cutler Hall Carnegie Library.
The Trimble Lescr Club announces "An Old-Fashioned Meal" at Jacksonville High School Gym as a three act play to raise funds for 4-H Camp. Members, led by Miss Evelyn Joseph Dust and secretary Leona Hall, report recent meetings, a bake and supper earning 58.00, and plans for future gatherings at members’ homes.
An old advertisement claims piles result from bad biosculation and weak internal parts. Dr. J. Leonhardt alleges success with 1800 patients using Hem-roid tablets, sold by Quick's Cut-Rate Store promising relief from pile misery.
A fragmented clipping notes changes to a rail project affecting regional transport. It mentions authorities evaluating the route and timelines, with possible impacts on nearby communities and local economies. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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