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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
8
Rutland township trustees blast an Athens truck that damages roads by daily heavy loads. The vehicle uses S inch tires and short linked log chains on wet roads, creating large holes in the highways.
The New Haven Midget Milling Co has incorporated to do a general milling business with capital stock of $25 000. The incorporators are H F Fry J T Ferrell W H Roush J C Layne J Db Weaver and L R Cop ehart all of New Haven.
The children and grandchildren gathered at his Minersville home to celebrate his 73rd birthday yesterday. An all day homecoming included a stirring address by Rev. Will Craig, formerly of Chester.
Rutland township grower George Butcher harvested 162 quarts of raspberries and 988 quarts of blackberries, totaling 1,150 quarts and earning $87.50. The Kyger column notes a divorce case in the area, S. W. Thomas versus Leslie Thomas, with five children. P. S. Casto in Letart delivered first home grown cantaloupes to market in Pomeroy last week of July.
County and re Superintendents issue a notice to school boards advising no September 6 opening due to Labor Day and the Meigs County Fair in the first week of September. Also notes light details on recent births in multiple local families and a granddaughter of Conductor E. C. Stowe.
P M Telephone Co officers weigh an appeal to overturn John E. Lyons verdict. They have thirty days from ruling to appeal with a $500 bond, potentially delaying further action until a higher court decides. Local school authorities urge voters to approve the two mill levy at the August Primary to maintain better school facilities and attract teachers, stressing community pride and good citizenship.
George McIntosh a ball player from Kerri Run remains between life and death after an injury in the Dark Hollow mine on Monday. Doctors now express cautious hope for recovery though his condition remains critical.
Charles Flanders and family and L Miller and family were Sunday activities noted with a brief local social reference in the column.
Mrs. Lillie Koehler spent Saturday with Will Hess. Diley Rainer visited his in laws, the Williamses, Sunday. Waldo Buck traveled to Athens on business. Eleanor Scott returns to Cedar Hill with Chester, his wife and Kathleen. Dance at Hiley Rainers drew local attendees. Will Hess family visited Ed Miller. Gusta Minear moved to Athens for work. Rowel Fish enhances his barn roof. Miss Golda Brown turns sixteen with a surprise party and gifts. Arthur Hawk wed Velma Johnson. he taught nearby last year and friends wish them happiness.
In New Philadelphia Ohio on August 8 Jesse Malindbak was ordered by Mayor Wm Kuonzli to stay away from Tuscora Park for the rest of the season after being accused of playing crab and grabbing the feet of women bathers as crowds swam in hot weather.
Stark county board of education dismissed charges against J J Armstrong county superintendent of schools who faced trial on allegations of neglect of duty and inefficiency. Contingent on dismissal he will resign his post with his contract expiring April 1 1920.
James Haning and family hosted by Claytor Tubbs while Lena Cuckler helps Dana Haning. Ruth and Della Haning shopped in Albany. Frank Douglas ill with typhoid. Elvie Saul assists Arminda Walker of Bunker Hill. Leo Welch improving. Young folks visited Weltha Cuckler. George Cuckler and Handford Dixon families guests in Albany. Maggie Will visits aunt Alva Wingett. Anna Van Bibber visiting Audrey Woode in Chester. Dana Hawett of Akron returning home for a visit. Bert Haning and family from Middleport and Harry Haning from Pompey toured countryside in a new Ford.
New York Aug 7 The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company resumed partial service at a.m. after a six hour shutdown caused by a strike of union workers. Traffic on the surface resumed gradually as operations were restored.
Lind ley M. Garrison, receiver, halted service on elevated and subway lines after rejecting union talks. About 8,000 of 13,000 workers joined a strike with 2,000 rioters clashing with police. six cars damaged and a policeman among those hurt.
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