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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
28
A 17-year-old student and a 19-year-old companion were arraigned for banditry in multiple nearby towns. The youths admitted using a toy cap pistol in robberies to fund their education and clothing needs. They were held for grand jury action in county jail under Mayor John Dreitzler’s jurisdiction.
Newton Steel Company will resume operations at its Monroe Michigan plant around March first and by April first implement schedules for 50 percent production. About 1,250 former employees will be recalled after long idleness as rolling operations restart reflecting stronger automotive steel orders and a brighter outlook for steel purchases by the auto industry.
Rumors circulate about Kerr Glass Company possibly locating a glass factory in Middleport or nearby towns contingent on a long term natural gas supply. Industrial scout William N. Robson told local business groups that communities must be properly surveyed for suitable transport fuel and labor, signaling cautious optimism for regional development.
Pomeroy February 20. Bus driver Fred White reports two black cats crossing ahead caused his bus to run late and mechanical troubles persist. Taxi driver Burrell McFarland says black cats on multiple roads forced detours before reaching town.
Mrs Belle Seidenable wife of Henry Seidenable county dog warden sues Albert Kaspar and William Heines for 1500 alleging two drift coal mines opened Jan 1 1929 near Naylors Run damaged her home two cisterns and outbuildings by heavy blasting causing cracks broken windows plaster damage and smoke intrusion she seeks a restraining order until trial and cites years of blasting in the mines.
Evelyn G Cline filed suit for divorce and alimony against Everett W Cline alleging neglect and failure to support. They wed May 7, 1927 and had one child who died. he refused to work or provide a home, moved to his parents, then rooms, and she had to wash for gas bills after gas was cut off. She returned to her parents by Jan 12, 1929 and remains there.
Mary Collins aged 39, wife of Robert Collins, died at their Hiland Church home in Thomas Fork after a three year tuberculosis illness. Survived by six children, the family moved from near Albany to the Orca Jones farm area. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM from Hiland Church. burial at former home.
Sarah Elizabeth Dunn 87 died Wednesday night at the home of her son Edwin Dunn near Hanging Rock after a long illness. She leaves three sons and one daughter. The body will go to grandson George Moore in Middleport for funeral at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Arrangements not announced.
L W Reese of the Ohio Department of Education will speak at the Syracuse school tonight. The No 16 mine near Syracuse resumed operations in mid February after a fire destroyed the tipple in November. About 100 men are employed now, with more to join as cleanup continues. The new tipple is described as the best yet in the county.
U S sets criminal record claim cited by Dr Lynn Bowman director of morals at Eastern State Penitentiary in Upper Darby Pennsylvania stating the nation has more criminals per capita than any other country.
Howell in Easleyville owns an Indian runner duck that lays coal black eggs while all other ducks in the family lay white eggs. He cannot explain the unusual difference.
Columbus Feb 20 The Public Utilities Commission denied the Ohio Valley Transit Companys application for a rehearing on an order that allowed the Eastern Ohio Transport Corporation to operate a Bellaire to Shadyside bus line.
Approximately ten Athens girls will leave Saturday morning to represent the Young People’s Salvation Army at a meeting in Cincinnati. They will attend sessions, hear speakers, and return with insights to share with local clubs.
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