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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
7
Supt Morganta battles heat problems as Central building closes half a day while a specialist is sought. Army facilities suffer a two week outage from a cracked bathtub? rework. Chas De Molet orders a new section from the factory, delaying reopening by at least a week. Classes may continue if weather moderates, but basketball teams bear the main burden.
Jimmie Winning, a Sherman area serviceman from the Fouth Infantry, served on the front in France for 53 days. He earned the French government’s Croix de guerre for gallantry after aiding two German spies in a deserted French town. A stretcher bearer who carried him was killed in the Second Battle of the Marne. Winning was evacuated to a dressing station.
Oil operator Elmer Hupp, notable in Athens and Hocking counties, marries Ruby Pyron in the East. Hupp, once central to a sensational fatal tragedy at his home, had remarried after a divorce and later moved to Texas.
H. G. Norris of Glouster is among 111 World War I soldiers arriving at Camp Sherman base hospital. The train carried wounded men recovering from gunshot injuries and gas exposure. arrival occurred Monday, before dawn.
Newton Dearth, once from Marietta, was found in Columbus after a long search by his daughter. He died shortly after being located.
Reports from various city areas describe a gang of youths operating at night. A break-in occurred in the Carnegie Library basement at Ohio University with Confederate money as the only loot. Several homeowners say their properties and cellars have been entered recently. Authorities warned the youths of imminent consequences.
An eleven year old boy in red rubber boots visits Athens twice weekly regardless of weather, a curious local sight capturing attention.
A boy named Boyd Angel of Angeli drives a pony cart on South Court Street delivering milk and cream to town in all weather. The scene shows a team of Shetland ponies under his control as they move through the rain.
An obscure land title scheme attributed to 23 Deece allegedly offered free titles to buyers, but recent references cast the Geode as central to a broader dispute involving Obie University and land ownership.
The item claims reports about a national government action in the states are unfounded and that any alleged threat to Athens is not credible.
The piece honors French losses in war, noting 6 million of 36 million population in trenches and America’s remembrance. It promotes Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy from McKee Drug Co claiming relief for stomach liver and intestinal disorders including appendicitis with a money back guarantee.
Michael S. Krivesti, a Plains youth in France, writes Arthur Burchfield describing life in the military camp. He mentions plans to stay until July or August, attending a YMCA and classes in auto repair, and that he is on guard until 12:30 a.m. with letters reflecting daily routine and distant home.
Fragmentary note mentions starting a task on the second, a home, writing laws, and a Boeing reference, but the exact event, participants, or location are not discernible. No verifiable person or organization details can be established from the readable content.
A memorial voice recalls sacrifice and pride in wartime service. The speaker notes long campaigns with marches, camps, and parades, claiming soldiers have “done their bit to hell” and will be rewarded with a front seat in heaven as the last taps sound.
A Kansas City case centers on premarital restraint and a bride claiming happiness with the yearlong vow. The report notes belief she accepted the risk and emphasizes the social view of restraint before marriage.
Blackford, 66, died after leaping from a second story window of her Marlboro residence to escape a fire. She had forgotten valuables and was unable to escape as flames cut off her exits. Her neck was broken on impact, police said.
An auxiliary reservoir sits above the pen barret to ensure steady ink flow. The design yields reliable ink delivery yet the pen is not pocket portable due to its size and arrangement.
In Marion Illinois a church congregation faced confusion after a garbled sermon fragment sparking questions about movement and fate. Pastor A K Howe assisted in guiding members through the unsure moment as services continued.
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