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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1926

Page

8

Men s Bible Class Meet to Be Held at Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Aug 21 The regular monthly meeting of the Men s Christian Brotherhood of Athens county will be held Sunday afternoon at the Taylor Ridge Christian church. The session opens at 3 o clock with Karl W Gardner of Chauncey presiding and a program to follow at the Taylor Ridge church. The Brotherhood comprises the Men s Bible class members from Athens county churches meeting at various rural churches.

Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Area Flood Impacts Crops and Roads

Flooding from the Hocking River and Sunday Creek causes crop and truck garden damage in Chauncey and surrounding areas. Reports note water over some roads, with limited vehicle access and widespread agricultural impact.

Chauncey Aug Hocking Sunday Creek Chaunees

Sawomen Fix Sidewalk Potholes With Barrows and Shovels

On Aug 21 in Chauncey 71 the heavy rains washed out sidewalks. Local women on the street carried out repairs using knee-barrows shovels and bags of slack and ashes to fill the holes and restore passage for residents.

Chauncey Sven

Nye recalls famous trip from Chauncey to Columbus

Chauncey resident George Nye recalls the first Hocking Valley excursion train from Athens to Columbus about fifty six years ago. The 14 coaches reportedly carried many first time visitors to the capital, with a round trip fare of two dollars from Beaumont.

Chauncey George Frarvey Nye Messenger T. Columbus Heaumom Myre Zachary Tedrick Rand Chain Reey and Vicinity E City Ted

Council Hears Complaints of Sewers Overflowing and Street Work

The meeting discussed sewer overflows and the need for extra facilities. A Monday night tour was planned to assess remedies and street work requests, including Walnut Hill and Fairview Dew streets. Mayor Park reported July fines and licenses totaling 29177 dollars, with several street work appropriations approved.

Republic Avenue Council Spring Street Fairview Dew Cornell Toledo Street Mayor Park

Kasler Family Reunion Placed in Glouster Notice

Aug 21 a Meral reunion of the Waster family is announced for Glouster with local attendance expected and organizers seeking relatives to join the gathering.

Glouster Waster

Gardens of Athens State Hospital Show Skilled Caretakers

The article highlights gardens at Athens State Hospital in Ohio, praising skilled caretakers John Leach and Mrs. Norton for their work. It describes brilliant flower beds, blooming irises, gladioli, roses, and flowering shrubs, noting patients and staff enjoy the blossoms throughout the year in an old-fashioned garden setting.

Chogineer Ant M. J. Gardner Karl Gardner Guy Gardner High Street Clarence Eos Shade Pendergrass Cha Charles George Ohio Chiiunesy Marie Sutton Mil Street Austin Whitred Charleston W.va Mir. Whited Nas Athens State Hospital Luder Boden Nan John Leach Dr. Norton London Aladiol Hill Natu Etyuch Imodore McDonough Cestor Chameira Lesehea Iplain Victorm Forelon

Athens State Hospital Grounds Noted For Beauty

The grounds surrounding the Athens State hospital are praised as the most beautiful in the state among institution settings. The assertion rests on the presence of every tree capable to grow in the area and the overall landscape.

Athens State Hospital

Lake boat sinks after storm on Lake Erie

In northern Ohio a Lake Erie vessel the Gerken sank after a storm. Fireman Herman Warman survived after drifting for hours and being rescued by the Maitland as three crew members remained missing. Nearby, Lake Erie has a grim history of wrecks near Long Point.

Ohio Maitland Lake Erie Iovert Long Point Conneaut Erie U.P Laks Erle Herman Wagsman Harold Gerken Gertrude Ederle Warman Ene Rew Cain J. B. Gamble Ashtabula Gman Logan

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