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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

3

Ocking River Improvement Report Found Unfavorable

An unfavorable War Department assessment delays commercial navigation plans for the Ocking River. Major Fred W. Herman of Munti gton West Virginia reports the expected committee does not warrant the proposed improvement. A second study on flood control and development is due around March 31.

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Government Posts Open Examinations Announced

A number of examinations for government positions have been announced by a state civil service commission. Posts include clerk, assistant, and hospital positions with salaries from 1980 to 260 per year. Vacancies listed in Washington DC and other southern states.

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Girl Scout Troops Hold Activities and New Formation

The Athens Girl Scouts report Troop 0 meeting with signaling drills, songs, and patrol rivalry as patrols study a nature notebook. A second troop met for first aid training. a new troop was formed with Ohio University staff guiding and invitations extended for new members.

Nora Wonning Salone Amechkad Katherine Tidler Athens Girl Scouts Lively Deremux Pitts Mary EF. Merton Leah Sherman Janophing Me Fvateth Atkinson Thon Aeson Laech Alison Teresa Woolley Hued Chase C. B. McCtrre Ywenptein Mareerett Gris Miss Mary Miss Gets Ohio University

Old Athens County ticket shows 40 year old Democratic slate

Charles Tippie, Mying now Ath ens, found a long forgotten Democratic ticket for Athens County listing candidates such as governor nominee George Hoadley and sheriff hopeful John Baden. Records show John Paden won sheriff and 2 W Murphy joined county board after the election. Local notices mention visitors and social visits in New Lexington and Chill Dame Thunder with names including Dana Windon Belva Norris Lightfoot and Zuillian Atover.

Charles Tippie Athens Athens County George Hoadley Indre F. A. Teusseil John Baden Henry Fisher Recoller Josteh Smith I. W. Murphy Cormee Tenry Martin Joe Jordan Reeds Comity John Paden W. Murphy Dana Windon W. T. Hilleary New Lexington Belva Norris, Stewart Letina Lightfoot C A. Slover Zuillian Atover Eld Wart TJ. A. Lightfoot Jocart Conke Fey Dame Thunder

Interest renewed in drilling here

The Nelsonville area sees renewed drilling activity with plans to extend operations at the Horton Ford field. The Nelsonville Brewery yard area and surrounding sites are noted as key developments as crews work toward restoring flow. Personal notes mention local residents returning from hospital and travel.

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P T A Activities and Club News Highlight Local Events

The P T A meeting at Central School drew good attendance with reports on a successful talent program. Forest Rose Club hosted an evening event with notable members and guests. An Easterling Club gathering featured a singing program and theater party at Pythian theater. Local notices include church event plans and community updates from Logan and Columbus trips.

Liquor Cases Dominate Local Court Docket

The city court handled a large volume of liquor related offenses with 159 cases tied to mayoral actions and numerous intoxication and drunken driving charges. Officials noted fines and costs collected for city treasuries and documented varying penalties, including jail time and daily fines, reflecting ongoing enforcement of local ordinances and state provisions.

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Courtney Funeral Held Here Friday

The funeral for Henry Courtney, age unknown, was held Friday at the Christian Church in Nelson Vista. The pastor Charles Grammer officiated with hymns sung by Mrs. Leland Devare and Mrs. Biss Grimmer. Mrs. Ralph Jews at the piano. Burial followed in Greenhaven. Out-of-town mourners included Floyd Courtney and family, Jake Shiert, Fildie Keyes and families, John Shafer and families, Hara Courtney and family, Hoyt Courtney and family Chauncey, Charles Shhenefeld, Eugene Prickles and Nile daughter Lomé Roy.

Nelson Vista Henry Courtney Blason Floyd Courtney Columban Christan Church Trey Charles Ih. Grammer Leland Devare Mtes Biss Grimmer Ralph Jews Burl Greenkaven Airs Fred Courtney Mra Jake Shiert Fildie Keyes Columbus Am Mra John Shafer Neamt Hara Courtney the Plains Hoyt Courtney Chauncey Charles Shhenefeld Athens Eugene Prickles Nile Dauguter Lome Roy

Debates spotlight young surgeons and local figures

The article describes a debate where Dr. Crawford is noted as the winner among a list of participants including Delonte Wellston and other medical professionals. It also mentions a parade of names, events, and local dignitaries tied to Wellston and surrounding community activities.

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One Gent a Day Pays Up to 1000 Dollars

A government style welfare notice describes a daily pension of up to 1000 dollars and a yearly 1 day benefit of 1 dollar. It lists eligibility for men women and children aged 16 to 7 in varying categories and mentions police, exams, and limited eligibility steps.

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Money Orders Reported by Nelsonville Post Office

Decline and totals for money orders issued and processed in 1830 and 1831 show domestic and foreign orders, fees collected, and local office activity. The report cites figures for money orders issued, totals under reconstruction, and revenue from commissions, with references to local conduct and related revival events.

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