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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1931
Page
5
View Temple No 145 Pythian Sisters of Chauncey announce installation of officers next Tuesday evening. All officers urged to dress in white. Mrs Ira Corringham to serve as installing officer. January birthday celebration to be observed. members asked to bring sandwiches for lunch.
The Plains January 19. The new class president Mrs Ray Michael presided as the Entertains class met with Mrs Janet Shafer at her home. Devotions led by Mrs Guy Yates, lesson study by Mrs Alva Cade, readings by Mrs Kait and Mrs Evans, song by several members. Prizes awarded to Mrs Linscott Mrs Evans and Alfred Duman. Guests included Mr Shafer Mrs Kennneth Lanis Maxine and Chhella Chan nel. Members listed include Berniica Tannan Marie Michal Ruth Cade Helen Michael Audra Kall Ethel Wright Rose Cochran Leélah Shrieve Mary Evans sir Hust Whittateh Lota Yates Thelma Linscott Jaret Channel Mrs Farren and Mrs Rice.
Chauncey district reports only six mines active during the week with daily shifts at No. 67 No. 24 No. 28 Black Diamond No. 25 and Hocking except Saturday. Mayor Hines travels to Burr Oak due to his mother Mrs. W. Hines illness and injury. Community notes include lodge initiation Pocahontas details a potluck dinner and social hour. Funeral of Mrs. Ayers followed service at M. B. Church with burial in Logan mortuary awaiting son from the West.
Washington police pursue a suspect in a capital city murder case. A bullet hole was found in the victim’s head and detectives rely on diary entries to identify the killer. A young woman named Miss Laimerick is mentioned in connection with a possible annulment case.
A small community gathering in Mission honored a resident in a formal event. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Alvi, Mrs. Heney Leastes, Fiza J. Karns, Mr. Jim Hubacker, and many others, with family members listed among the attendees.
A Chauncey area note reports Dr Chante Aue Ton formerly of Cianners who had been seriously ill for several weeks is greatly improved. Love, a Chauncey graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Friend Love of Athens, is cited as a local connection.
Funeral services for Mrs. A E Cooley will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the Nelsons church. Burial will be in Green Jawa. A former Millfeld resident she had ties to the community and died at her sister’s home in Ville. Mrs. JT Re Wade, a close friend, announced the death.
Jan 10 report from Chauncey notes Visit Day in The Wi rehools with performances by students. A PTA meeting followed in the afternoon, featuring songs and music. Rita Altman was moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for treatment. Personal mentions include Gabriel Ponce visiting Columbus and Frank Rivers reported well at home on Mill Street.
Frank Moler, sales representative of the Southern Ohio Electric Company, has resigned his position to join the sales department of the Cleveland Co-Operative Stove Company. He and his family reside in Athens, Ohio.
Seven people were jailed in Athens County Friday night by Sheriff Wayne Wingett. Leonard Brown of Glouster faced fines for intoxication and concealing weapons and was jailed for nonpayment. Burt and Clark Frances of Lavhrep were jailed awaiting safety before Magistrate Wingett for possessing property intended for liquor. Lizzie Pickett, Chuck Milliran and Jim Collins were held at Millfield on intoxication charges with additional notes. Columbus officers arrived bringing additional detainees.
An educational meeting at TePMMOn and OG ALON Granee Ja highlighted soil fertility, nitrogen needs, and proper fertilizer use. County Agent Johnson emphasized manure application before nutrients are depleted. Dr. John Simms discussed fertilizer theory and seed care to promote healthy growth, noting estimated value increases per acre for wheat and hay.
A U S Civil Service Commission notice lists vacancies including medical officer at 88000 a year in the U S Public Health Service Washington center medical technician at 2000 a year in the Veterans Hospital Tuskegee Alabama and positions for girls advisers matron and assistant matron in Indian service Mattoon Cincinnati early report notes a gas death in Cincinnati from fumes.
Noted British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington foresees a definite end of the world in an address to the Mathematical Association in London. He suggested that the universe would ultimately become a "bell" of indigestion, growing louder and more expansive as it approaches its final state.
An old advertisement offers a home craft pattern book for pasteural dolls and garments. It mentions a fifteen cent price, a pattern department in New York City, and requests orders by mail to 243 West 17th Street. The copy imitates era diction with scattered OCR errors.
By AN. A vivid note on a dress with a bodice and skirt in grown-up style. The back bodice features shoulder points with contrasting binding and narrow delineations. Pattern 2084 uses Bayly printed cotton, pongee, dimity, pique, lawn with appliqued chick pocket details. Pattern 447 includes four colored fabrics.
Southeast Ohio Solons receive leadership assignments across key committees. Speaker Ayia Gibbet announces eight representatives to chair and serve on important panels including education, finance, taxation, elections, civil service, and highways across counties Morgan, Athens, Jackson, Washington, and others.
Willan J McClain of Rural Route No 1 Alleans faced charges of assault and battery after a dispute over a boundary spring between Flopper and McClain farms. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Wood and was held to the Athens County Grand Jury on a four hundred dollar bond.
The article discusses teachers reviewing school note books amid concerns about efficiency, record keeping, and the workload on staff. It mentions meetings at various institutions, calls for improved methods, and proposals to streamline the grading and documentation process.
A garbled and fragmented OCR excerpt outlines alleged evasion by numerous firms in a state regulatory context. It references legal actions, debtors, and places such as Cleveland and Bay Village, with mentions of individuals, dates, and costs, but the text is largely indecipherable and incomplete.
George Martin, 89, a war veteran and longtime Alexander Township resident, died at home Saturday after a brief illness. Born near Wander Town in 1842, he served in Company 4 of the Ohio Frontier Regiment during the Civil War and later farmed in Alexander Township. Survived by seven children, he was active in his community and cherished family memories. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Athens County motorists were warned Saturday by Alex Hoot of the Athens County Board of Education about safe driving near school bus stops. The alert urged drivers not to pass stopped buses and to watch for loading and unloading students, with penalties under state transportation rules.
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