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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1930
Page
2
Fragmented obituary notice reports the death of Mrs Nancy Alcorn in Columbus from unspecified cause. Details are garbled with names and dates unreadable. The readable fragment mentions address 1329 Brute Avenue and a Sunday death.
Fragmented local OCR reports an Elyria item noting a fire that damaged landings and a woman described as daughter of a company owner. Mentions Porter of Gata County and a fire department response with a last family member lost in the blaze.
Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown issued urgent orders for immediate exams of all school bus drivers for chauffeurs licenses. Meigs County examiner Robert J. Webster must admit solo bus drivers for testing at once as fatal accidents prompted the ruling. Exams to be rushed to meet the statewide directive announced by special delivery letter.
A Chillicothe dispatch says Judea George B. Bitzer ordered ER Tyree and Meles County ofl to appear in bankruptcy court to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt for dissipating assets of the bankrupt Southern Ohio Gas Company and for defying an injunction and hampering trustees. The case ties to Schersbachs with a prior appearance before Judge Crow in Common Pleas Court.
Seattle readers report dog sled expeditions set out from the Nanuk coast to recover the bodies of Lieut. Carl Ben Nielsen and Mechanic Earl Borland, believed buried near the wreck near November 8. The plane’s emergency rations were intact, raising slim hope the two may still be alive.
Washington reports the tariff battle nears end as Prohibition controversy is readied for three public hearings this week. The Senate committee has drafted about 20 amendments while leaders expect quick votes and limited debate. action on the overall measure may finish within days with hopes to send it to the White House by spring.
Three members of the Walfield County Law Observance and Enforcement League tested Lancaster’s four moving picture theaters on Sunday and said they had evidence to seek a suit Monday accusing proprietors of operating Sunday shows. The action marks another effort to close Sunday theaters after a 24 year closure period.
A World War veteran, Lonny Sturgess of Ashland Kentucky, sought lodging at Meigs County Jail in subzero weather. Captured by papers proving his service in the U.S. Army, he was granted a county funded supper, bed, and breakfast after Sheriff Wileack intervened. He plans to seek work and a home back near Allmay, Athons County.
In Pomeroy on January 27 a veteran hunter comments on town dog issues and station disturbances blamed on dog burrows and foxes. The council debates moving stations near Chips Court Street and East End Hotel to curb burrow activity and protect public spaces. Community updates include local club dances, resignations, and weekend visits amid a spate of family news and a rising number of felony cases prompting talk of a grand jury.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edward’s Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel for cleansing the liver and bowels. It claims dramatic skin and breath improvements after a week of nightly use, with a price of 30c and 60c.
In Rutland Jan 29 widow Mrs Len nie McFarland widow of John McFarland who died several weeks ago in Orient filed suit in Justice ER. Tus court to recover 225 from the burial fund of the Blackstone Coal Company. She claims her husband a member of the organization and that while not employed at the mine he was enticed to claim benefits. The burial committee refused to pay the amount to his estate and the suit tests the fund.
A promotional health notice touts Orange Root Golden Nuggets and Orange Root Celery Compound as quick cures for chronic constipation and liver sluggishness. It claims these products remove waste, revitalize the liver, and restore health, asserting non habit forming action and warning of general ill effects from poor elimination. Fetches Lash’s Drug Store and other outlets with a sensational tone typical of old newspaper ads.
The readable portions describe severe weather causing distress among birds and mentions of hunger and threats to wildlife. Disjointed names appear, with unclear references to locations and events. The text hints at hardship for birds during extreme conditions, but specifics are lost in garbled OCR.
Mrs Delia Wilber a 50 year old Middleport resident, living alone on Leena Wh Guiferest, suffered a severe stroke Saturday morning. She fell near a slow wheel, ankles sprained, a girl who assisted reported her serious condition. her brother WP Mire phy arranged to have her removed to her home on Senthy Third Street. The article notes attendance at a Sunday observance and visits from friends and relatives from Columba and Wellston, with continued care at Shelter Arms hospital in Athens prior to returning home.
Air drops brought supplies to flood marooned regions including Claypool Hill in the lower White River area. Many ill at silted settlements were aided, but some still faced uncertain fate. A 19 year old pneumonia victim, Paytine Witsman, died after rescue efforts. Fourteen weeks into the flood, relief teams worked to reach and feed the hardest hit households along the affected district.
Notice from Athens County Treasurer detailing the mills levied for county fund,road fund, pension, and local purposes for 1929. Official table lists rates per thousand on real estate and personal property with office hours and signatures of county officials.
A vintage ad touts Bayer Aspirin as fast relief for colds, headaches, neuralgia, and rheumatic pain. It urges taking the tablet at first sneeze and highlights stamped genuine Aspirin for safety and effectiveness, with a mention of a gargle product and directions in each package.
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