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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1931
Page
12
Clinton Webbie, Logan correspondent for The Athens Messenger, filed a telegraphy update dated 0602, summarizing local Logan news for the Athens paper.
Deputy Logan was called to Gore Thursday morning to investigate a report that the entrance to Mine 350 owned by William Henderson had caved in. Debris removal allowed work to continue while tools thefts in the district were also reported alongside a city lodging issue and vague notes on visitor registrations and local laborers.
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In Logar on January 3 Deputy Charley Briley and local residents killed three dogs during an attack on a flock belonging to Great Moore in Gibbsonville. A fourth dog was later traced and destroyed, part of a string of sheep-killer actions reported in the area over recent weeks.
Logan firefighter sustained burns to his left hand while battling a gasoline blaze that destroyed an automobile on East Front Street near the Logan city limits. Assistant Chief Charles Uvke aided the crew as flames erupted from the gas tank, bystanders assisted, and the driver returned to duty after treatment. No occupants were reported injured. property damage cited as the car and related items.
A garbled local note centers on a dramatic scene at Berdoy Ohio Theatre involving a princess, a plumber hero, and a mix of names. The fragmentary text references American heiress, figures like Roach and Hale, and possible romantic or dramatic stakes, but specifics are unclear.
Funeral services conducted by the Methodist church honored Walter J. Jiarhed who died last week. A large turnout included friends and area residents as tributes were paid by Gale Greve Come and Parishley Tannee. Mrs Hitt, Mrs George Verd, and other local figures attended. The service followed a wake at North Walnut and a meal at the community hall.
Court records show numerous dismissals and settlements as motions and demurrers were heard. Cases include Farmers and Merchants Bank v Orendorf, Wolfe v Kelienbarger, and Wright v Wright, all decided or vacated at costs with several judgments and partitions ordered. The grand jury is expected to begin work in the coming month.
Victor Harper and Rose Shannon, guests at the Tschappat home, left Saturday for their home in Editie Valley. Snipers and local residents noted lingering visitors and a city-wide interest in their departure as families adjusted after the long visit.
A sweeping market slide leads to the steepest drops in years as investors reassess earnings, with major indices posting notable losses across sectors. Analysts cite rising rates and global uncertainty as key drivers of the broad selloff.
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