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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
2
A Ford driver battled an eleven ton tar distributing truck on a road near Barkeville. He used the car’s agility to flip the truck onto its side, sending the contraption over a 400 foot embankment at the roadside to settle the matter.
The 1890 Turner will is probated in the court of C. W. Palmer. Mrs. Mary V Cleveland, Turner's granddaughter, donates two lots to the East Men’s Booster Club as part of Kingsbury Park. title search unsettled. WAR aims to locate old documents.
Sam Ell, a farmer, reports a coyote crossed a field near his home in a scene reminiscent of old lion hunts, described as entering dense brush in Saw Wild Beast Town, Ohio. The brief account notes the animal sighting in broad daylight and adds local caution.
Local residents from Akron Albany and Carpenter visit relatives in New Marshfield. Guests include Everett Smith and Dan Powell with family members in Akron, Drs. Harold Stright, Mrs. Mat Throckmorton, and Oscar Lewellyn. A 91st birthday is noted for Mrs. James Steed on December 19. The New Marshfield vocational high school plans its annual school fair December 6 with exhibits, prizes, and talks by the county agent and Ohio University officials.
Akron man Gomez faced two unlucky blows in a single night as one mishap left him with chest and leg injuries requiring hospital care.
In Columbus a near riot erupted in the city jail over a lunch bean dish. Bessie Francis and 37 other women prisoners protested after being offered beans for lunch.
Advertises Creomulsion as a twofold acting remedy for chronic coughs colds and lung trouble It soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs with creosote said to be a premier healing agent It promises relief and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following instructions from Creo mulsion Co Atlanta Ga
Pratts Fork reports Thanksgiving visits as A L Beal and Will Story families host and guest distant kin. Zed Ator of Albany visits his ailing father Ira Ator while typhoid pneumonia affects him. Wingett buys Pleasant Hill store from Metcalf and plans Dec 3 possession after recent marriage to Susan Howard.
William Williams, a Green township farmer, reported a tire theft after his machine was raised to remove tires. The theft occurred Friday evening. no suspect identified yet. Alten and D. A. Ramnelis were taken to Athens the same afternoon for questioning.
Mayor Koppe case receives ten day delay under Judge Peter Bleaser in Chilli cothe. Hearing postponed from Tuesday. new trial date set for December 14. Prosecutor Henderson says he is not involved and out of town attorneys will prosecute.
Early Tuesday a two car crash at Main and Hunter streets caused damage to both vehicles. Walter North reportedly operated one car while Mayor Koppe drove the other. Neither driver was injured.
Joe Walburn an electrician working in the attic of the R. D. McManigal home at 1 North Mulberry street triggered a torch explosion that sent a car for the fire department. Quick action by Walburn removed his shirt and smothered the flames preventing damage.
W. H. Werden Co and Jon Galen of Ferfl motor company present Ford picture reels in county school houses. The county health department shows educational and health films alongside the exhibit. Dr Feneten and Wiss Green, the county health nurse, assist in the program.
Newton Spencer stated fines from seven liquor cases in common pleas averaged in November totalled 4100. The county received 2060 and the state received an equal amount.
November report by city health nurse Mrs. Mae Groome covers 306 children inspected with 262 showing defects. She weighed 1,031 children, measured 47, gave four health talks, assisted in two operations and logged 130.50 duty hours before taking a day and a half vacation.
Prosecutor Henderson and Sheriff Shaw received a letter from Governor Donahey inviting them to attend a statewide law enforcement conference in Columbus. The call has been sent to officers across the state and a large turnout is expected as local agencies prepare to share enforcement problems and seek solutions.
Defiance and eight other northwestern Ohio counties will join the first division of a state wide egg marketing organization sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau. The plan, announced by G. B. Vickers of Ohio State University poultry science, centers on Defiance County and nearby areas.
Ohio State University sororities report trouble as a Delta Gam cook is jailed after a drunken incident and an Alpha Xi cook sees a domestic dispute escalate to a casual gunshot. The notices imply frequent caregiver turnover and questions about the sororities’ housing conditions.
The Depot hotel, run by a partnership of A. J. Ulrich and Jehan Wangier, changed hands in a Monday closing. Ulrich bought Wangier’s share and sold an interest to Ralph Moore, who becomes the new partner. Moore is a well known young businessman who recently traveled for a Columbus firm.
Thirty members of the social chapter of the Phi Sigs fraternity at Lancaster were expected to attend the annual White Carnation feast, with preparations and plans noted for the event.
Ferdnando McCloy a 41 year old of Mur ray City was committed to Athens state hospital by Jedee Stephenson after an in quest held with Drs.
In a brief social item, Mrs. Conroy receives a cheerful card from her son Joseph Conroy, who is in Los Angeles, California. A telegram later arrives in the afternoon mentioning his work at a glass house.
Notice of public sale by D Darey auctioneer. Farm south of Mihany, 118 miles west of Car fodder, with other items listed to be sold at 12 o'clock on the day. Auction details indicate sale of farm and miscellaneous properties.
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