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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
3
Nelsonville August 20 Next Sunday has been designated as Family Day by the church pastor. The custom invites all families to sit together in the morning service to recall the old practice of families gathering in church with father mother and children and to revive that memory within the congregation.
J E Branson consulting engineer of Cincinnati conducts a survey of Nelsonville’s municipal electric light plant this week. The city council authorized his retention. The audit covers three years of records and actual operation costs with policy recommendations. The engineer’s report is expected by September.
A woman's hastago and outfit were found on the river bank near Nelsonville as dawn broke yesterday. Police surveyed the area. no missing person reports tied to the clothing have been filed.
An undated fragment notes a WCTU picnic event planned for Tuesday. It mentions attendees including Ruth and daughters, with uncertain references to L Stor Me and Molen. The readable portion confirms a community gathering context and familial participation.
The note hints at abundant machines available for all interested readers, suggesting a bustling scene where enthusiasts and curious locals converge to explore the gear. No specific people, places, or dates are named in the readable text.
Aug. 30 Nelsonville reports finals for men over 18 in the horse shoe tournament to be played Friday evening at the city play grounds.
Hazel and Mae Sayers visit their aunt Mrs Nellie L B Halsy assistant superintendent Prudential Life Insurance Co Lancaster. Mrs John Rettermeyer travels to Columbus to be with her daughter Mary after eye surgery at Anthony hospital. C A Shockley spends day in Columbus. Hubert Raflick weeks in Columbus visiting aunts Ed McKay and Margaret McPadden. J E Howe returns after two weeks in Indiana with relatives and friends.
A graduate of Ohio State Medical School and former Aigin service member is referenced in the fragment, indicating a medical career background and prior affiliation with Aigin.
The memo argues a unit cost of 134 dollars is too high as it ignores extension and correspondence student expenses. It notes income for 1924-35 totaled about 691000 with prior balance around 528000, combining for 1209000. 962000 spent and 227000 set aside for special purposes like new buildings, which has not been paid.
The text notes allocations and balances for purs poses and returns to the state. It lists administration at 84000 dollars maintenance at 11000 dollars and various other costs including light heat and power totaling 86060 dollars as part of the overall operating classification.
Elyria health commissioner Dr. G. E. French warned of an epidemic of spinal meningitis linked to inadequate garbage collection. He said filth fostered disease and led to increased cases.
Six convicts who escaped San Quentin were captured after an air water and lead chase. B O Miller a shipping clerk died from brutal beating and kidnapping during the escape. Miller was struck with stones and used as a shield by the fugitives as they fled in a tugboat under gunfire.
Police Judge BeR exonerated John Perbea, 31, who shot his father to death yesterday. The investigation into his claim of self defense found the father had plotted to kill him for some time, leading to the youth's release.
A large scale development plan launches a building program including a theater and other facilities. The project emphasizes leasing options and substantial investment, signaling a major construction push in the area.
Fragmentary text provides no clear event or entities to summarize with accuracy. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present to form a factual card.
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