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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1932
Page
3
An obscure report details a cryptic event involving cattle and a series of garbled terms. The fragment hints at entities like BORG and SOS, with unclear actions and locations, producing a puzzling, unreadable snippet.
Report from Middleport describes Rotarians altering their meeting schedule. Members gathered for a briefing with club officers including the treasurer and secretary present. The note mentions attendees from various organizations and names several individuals in attendance.
Meigs Probate Court processed estate matters including probate applications, sales of real estate, and distributions. Cases involved C. Sharyonn Tate and Lydia T. Hugg, with notices issued for six weeks and actions on Benjamin H. Cras and John M. Colwee estates.
Residents and visitors attend a light hearted event at the Verna floes Post and Friday gathering with guests Georgie Gray and others. The piece notes travel plans to Klugdon Washington and Dome for Ashword’s q2ugs, plus family visits across Columbus and Lincoln Hill.
The article reports a long dormant property deed case in Pomeroy undergoing renewed pursuit. It details county officials, memorials, and legal steps to confirm ownership and address eviction tensions surrounding a garden area and cemetery site.
Rodney Jeder, a former resident of Rutland Road, Los Angeles, died recently at age 4 former Macd wie a graduate of the lend anheuk. Maude Jefferss of Chicago attended the funeral in Los Angeles and sent word here.
F J Smith was arrested Thursday at Carpen with Deputies Hank Young and Bana Traty and a Federal officer on a charge of obtaining money from the United States Government under false pretenses. He was taken to Huntington on Friday by a U S marshal. Glen Sack Dick Coe and Roy Buck of Letart and nearby areas were brought to county jail Friday for stealing water metal and driving an automobile without a license. The hearing time was not set.
Announcement from Pomeroy dated Aug 23 reports the Aug 13 marriage of Margaretta Rez of Pomeroy to John Roush of Letart. The ceremony occurred in Peasant West Virginia. The bride is a daughter of George Reichert and is a Pom eroy High School graduate. They will reside in Letart.
Aug 26 notes detail a busy Bible class gathering at the Church of Christ with Mrs Cecin Avenue hosting an English event and various members visiting relatives in Columbus Athens and Zanesville. The column lists attendees, family visits, and local church activities including a piano recital at Shengug Park and a benefit program for the church.
Obituary notes the death of former Nelsonville teacher Helen Musser Johnson. The article lists her career, family details, and remembrances from the community, with scattered references to locations and individuals mentioned in the damaged text.
The report from Nelsonville records the death of James Spencer. Family members and the community mourn his passing as the obituary outlines his life and surviving relatives.
Representatives from Athens Meigs Gallia and Hocking Counties met in Athens to discuss a uniform flour distribution system for Southeastern Ohio. A revised schedule allows varying weekly allocations by family size, with specific sack allotments for groups from one to twelve or more people.
Oakland report states Roy Linn 52 intends to wed his year old stepmother Mrs Ger trade Linn as soon as his father Grames Linn 64 obtains a divorce. The elder Linn says the son confronted him when ordered from the home after discovery of the couple. The two have two children and were married four years. A safety charge over assault and battery was filed by the father.
A report details Scout Troop 49 facing leadership resignations and disciplinary actions after a disrupted period. Troop meetings, junior leaders stepping down, and enforcement of attendance rules are noted alongside fines for trespassing in Nelsonville.
Local notes report the Old Timers defeating Deanville on Friday with key players and referees listed. Personal mentions note trips, visits, and gatherings across Toledo and surrounding towns, including excursions to Washington DC and exchanges in Columbus.
An event notes the social gathering with performances and speakers. Mrs Zoiy Mclena reads motives while Mrs Mires Bacton leads a group of attendees including Mes. Betuces Moemer and Mr Care Posts. Several names and participants are listed among the evening’s program.
Charity event announced for Monday evening featuring a dance. Mrs Burl Wallace hosts at Possa St with Forest Rose Club members and guests Emma McKee Gerry Stocklin Bertha Howard and Bet Wallace attending. The gathering includes a two course luncheon after a social evening.
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