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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1931
Page
5
Thomas Witham dies at 79 in Sand Ridge
Thomas Witham, 79, pioneer Dover Township resident, died Friday morning at his Sand Ridge home from pneumonia. Funeral from Church of Christ Chauncey, Rev G B Courtney, with burial at Nye Cemetery. Survived by wife, children Marshal Burke Witham Jay Witham Clara Witham Ara Swanson Nellie Helling Clara Witham Nelsonville, four grandchildren, two brothers John and William Witham, two sisters Maggie Love and Dora Hartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauncey
Jam
Thomas Witham
Dover Township
Toorning
Sand Ridge
Cheuncey
Chaunesy
Marshal
Burke Witham
Converse Street
Church of Christ
Chauncey
G. B. Courtney
Nye
Ity
Witham
Marshal Burke Witham
Jay Witham
Clara Witham
Ara Swanson
Lakewood
Nellie Helling
Cleveland
Nelsonville
Darrel Witham
Corning
Ponard Lucas
Elwood Lucas
Columbo
Woodrow
John Witham
Jacksonville
Willian Witham
Near Glowster
Maggie Love
Greens Run
Dora Hartley
Jacksonvilly
Tem Perance Day Observed at The Plains Schools
The Plains observed Tem Perance Day with songs readings and exercises led by Principal Alex Root at 2 30. A special hour at 3 30 featured afternoon tea hosted by The Plains school faculty honoring teachers Miss Elva Cooper and Miss Alla Cooper who plan to move to New York City for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains
Plan services Sunday at Trinity Church of Christ
Jan 14 plan announces a series of special Sunday night services at Trinity Church of Christ led by Rev G B Courtney. The Men’s Bible Class will attend at 7 o clock, join in the service, with parts by the Men’s Choir and the minister delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatncet
Trible Church of Christ
Courtney
Oelock
Bech
Cress
Poh
Besa
Funeral for Henry F H Courtney Held at Nelsonville Church
Relatives and friends from Chauncey and nearby attended the funeral of Henry F H Courtney at Nelsonville Church of Christ. The service was conducted by Rev. Charles K Grammer with numerous Courtney relatives and area residents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey and
Nelson Villa
Henry FH. Courtney
Nelson«vile Church of Christ
Chas
Grammer
Harvey Courtney
John Shafer
Guy Brankins
G. B. Courtney
Ditford Courtney
Clinton Courtney
Zina Wharton
Kennet Janiz
Z. W. Bineman
Aunt Birs
Dwight Robinson
Christine Brown
Holly Conrines
Zimmie Emmitt
Luther Cralkshint
Jentle Courtney
Charles Bradfield
Floyd Nee
Adda Young
Irabel Coe
Lettie Cos
Meeting Postponed by Naomi Bible Class
The Plains M. E. Church Naomi Bible Class, scheduled for Wednesday at Nes Henry Evans home, has been postponed one week due to illness. Names of pupils in grades are listed as present or with minor absences, including Glennis Bovrles June Gorles Agihes Fanlisin Iuator Lopez Evelyn Tittle Korene Hrncker John Pati gin Dallas Fates Del bert Adios Opela Tittie Mary Ward Marjorie Smith Alar the Smith Everett Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir Lerdy
Glennis Bovrles
June Gorles
Agihes Fanlisin
Iuator Lopez
Evelyn Tittle
Korene Hrncker
John Patigin
Dallas
Ffsh
Delbert Adios
Opela Tittie
Mary Ward
Alxth
Marjorie Smith
Alarthe Smith
Everett Ward
Plains
Naomi Bible Claet
M. E
Nes
Henry Evans
Bee
Jerry Hunter Dies in The Plains
Jerry Tunter seed 74 died at home in The Plains. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. at The Plains Methodist Church with burial in Roarty Tarkeed County. He is survived by his spouse and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Jerry Tunter
Ble
Fae Plains
Bea Bele
Secopal
Charenen
Roarty
Tignter
Mr. Hutter
Tadro
Mrs Martin III Comriteni Ts Rieperteal Stydtty For Pied En
Fragmentary text references a Mrs Martin III and an event dated a Saturday. Other fragments mention Moy Mhnais and Meg Stren but lack clear context or details to confirm a coherent news item or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comriteni Ts
Rieperteal Stydtty
Parent-Teacher Meeting Reported For West Side School
MELLFTELD SEWS a ap by MRS eyc DOUDIACT A on viscellaneous peonrain silt to be resented after tin business meet ing of the Parent-Teacher Association. Entertainment coordinator Mrs Selle Beisestt presides. Repair work on a farm implement and school activities are noted. Multiple names and local places appear in fragmented sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyc
Anna Stas
Coreerine
Twros Sré
Jer Tate Sweceral
Walter Sroan
Miler
Suteay Creek
Athens
Stepees
Death toll figures from local illness cited in brief
Doris Cole of Illinois dies from tonstlitis at her home in Anderson Horg New Mareh field visitor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Doris Cole
Anderson Horg
New Marehfeild
Leggers Sentenced on Liquor Charge in Colusbub Court
George Nye of New Straitsville was sentenced to one hour in custody and fined $30 after being found guilty of a liquor charge by Judge Benson W. Hough. Robert Huston of New Straitsville pled guilty and awaits sentence on March 7. John Binhey, also of New Straitsville, pleaded not guilty. trial set for March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colusbub
George Nye
New Straitsville
United States
Benson W. Hough
Robert Huston
New Streit Avtile
John Bin‘hey
Ilso
Breeders Urged to Boost Local Milk Output in Racine
In Racine on a January day, livestock breeders gathered at the Spencer home for a talk by an Ohio State University dairy science specialist. The meeting covered milk production, marketing, and breeding practices, aiming to lift regional dairy output and influence market trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Jan
Anid Tuan
Ohio State University Chain Extension
James Spencer Neapheer
Hation
Ceres Kreicloe
Vintec Peat
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies Here
Local paper reports the death of the widow of a Civil War veteran in this city. No other clear details or names are legible in the readable text.
Associate Dean Fintan PF Hekfie Artvaneest Hervard Redness Germ
The text presents a garbled snippet mentioning names such as T. R. Piatie and Beet of Resiness Atmirhet with unclear context. It appears as a damaged OCR line with multiple misspellings and fragmented words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fintan
Hekfie
Artvaneest
Hervard Redness
Germ
Iseer
PF Biddie
T. R. Piatie
Sagt
Farmers in Athens County Hear a Lineup of Experts
Athens County farmers will hear prominent agriculturists and farming experts during the Farmer Wael event at Ohio State University February 4 to 6. Speakers include Governor George White and Ohio agricultural figures. locals may engage with the sessions and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
George White
Obie
Willan
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Sr. Thampaon
American Farm Bireau Federation
Rummel
Ohio Farmer
Dtoe
Ratinsower
Ohio Ormereth
Vrenterm Askorinifon
Ohio Fruit Growers
Darema’ Association
Naple
Bend
Bay Dabey
Horlivattarad Stork
T. H. Johnatan
Contey Aericultural
Old Age Bill Promoted by Athens Eagles Reform Plan
A proposed state law in the Ohio Legislature, backed by the Athens Eagles, Motives an old age pension plan. It would grant up to 500 dollars a year to elderly residents with 18 years of Ohio residence and no prior crimes, administered by county commissioners. It allows property owners to transfer property to the county to qualify for pension housing rent-free for life, with bankruptcy safeguards and insurance provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braterial Order of Eagles of
Ohio
United States
Canada
Athens
Prince
Chin
Am Milne Tar & Pension
Tina Tnt
Poston
County’s Injured in Month Numerous
The December report from Athens County shows 6 injuries recorded by the Division of Safety and Health. None were fatal. 82 were reported as seven days or longer, with 28 errors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colummus
San M
Ghlo Tdi
Athens County
Welles Cyan Civalar
Hie
Tite Ira Gerbionts
Agatnhttes
Aine
Presence of Mind Protects Two as Crisis Averts Danger
In a tense incident, quick thinking saved two people at a location described with scattered details. Eyewitnesses credit decisive actions by bystanders, preventing harm and guiding others to safety as authorities investigate the sequence of events.
Registrar Seeks Larger Enrollment At State University
Registrar Frank Dimer of Shire AePMt anticipates added attendance from Cape and other towns. He notes a $30 fee for new enrollees and reports many students entering the university despite prior nonenrollment. Of four hundred students this year, 27 are seniors in the next class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank RO
Shire Aepmt
Expeeta
Hvite de Cape
Scife
Echool
Stiedenia
Hospital Notes Tater Atta wpe Mew Tiga
A stream of readable items from a newspaper page notes medical topics and local health mentions. Names and places appear scattered amidst fragmented phrases forming a general hospital notes section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammar Athenee
Pererer Moetl
Robbery trio captured after bank heist in Sono Mississippi
A gang of three men robbed a bank in Sono Mississippi and fled in a car before being captured. One member, described as a college graduate civil engineer, acted as lookout while the others committed the crime. The alleged event involved about $1600 taken from the bank before authorities closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couyisige
Pagnt
Car
Civil Encineer
Sdemman
Chicago
Sono
Miss
Dielde
Discussion on Proposed Welfare Bill at Public Meeting
An explanation by an Ohio welfare official will be given at a public Athens event of the League of Women Voters. The talk covers county welfare work and proposed bill details. Mrs Charles ___ chairs the session, with refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea County
Ohio Togsartment of Welfare
Athens
Tlratie of Women
Charles Itive Chaletis
Wil
Atiter
Faris Visit Policy and Athens Confab Details
In Athens the visit centers on baby care as Faris outlines a sole purpose. The author discusses delays awaiting a meeting with Governor White in Cel tus and mentions a one day wait before conference duties with Ohio University and relatives connected to the publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Whits
Patricia
Farin
Seaman
Ohio
Lew Norma
Athens
Denounces Cuts by Jobe Te Tait Sealches Hae Operators
Readable fragment reports union leaders denouncing wage cuts. Lewin, president of the Mine Workers of America, plus Anthracite Club members, discuss ongoing wage and working condition disputes. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Te Tait Sealches Hae
Stemi
New York
Jon
John
Lewin
Worckera
Amorten
Bewis
Students to Appear in Recital Sunday at Ohio University
Students from the School of Music at Ohio University will perform a Sunday recital in Ascets Autiforium at 8 o'clock. Performers include soprano Kern, pianist Cutter, violinist Maes, soprano Linncott, organist Horn, and several other named musicians. The program details are readied for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Muses
Ohio University
Will &Pyser
Maikery Kern
Bidanor Bet
Jat Maes
Martianna Linncott
Maurgesila Horn
Trebort Price
Lids Cutter
Mary Tiplen
Tina
Torathy
Alnop
Tinalat
Fane
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Avenir
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RADIO
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