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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1930

Page

2

Woman Celebrates Long Life With Family

A centenarian, Mrs Frmnolly Viveink Kapp ow fad VW childarrandehinisety. Her anniversary in South Dorkershumi marks 89 years in Haven. Family and friends gathered as kin and neighbors shared memories and presented sketches and notes of the life and times of Haven’s longtime resident.

Frmnolly Childarrandehinisety Theadehdldren Annie Versary Dorkershumi Suly Ales Mike Kneyph

Couple Married After Moty Th Middlever Event

In a brief ceremony, a couple tied the knot after a disrupted service. The couple’s vows were exchanged despite an initial setback and a delayed start, with attendees noting a simple, heartfelt moment to begin their married life.

Meanest MIPDLEVORY garden theft shocks town

July 6 report from Meanest MIPDLEVORY describes Mr and Mrs Wil Witlock whose riverside garden, once fertile and lush, was ruined by someone who uprooted and destroyed crops including beans and other vegetables. Mr Witlock was hospitalized. his wife cared for him and the garden amid the loss.

Mipdlevory Mya Wil Witlock Witlock Pit Hoty Hood Wittlock

Accidents Hit Ath District Near Pomeroy

In a string of recent incidents in the district near Pomeroy two boys and several adults were involved. One person suffered serious burns while others escaped with minor injuries as rescue crews responded to multiple crash scenes and a boat mishap. Authorities investigated the sequence of events and listed ongoing assignments for responders as the community assessed damage.

Pomeroy Mbenmenti Sam Mason

Independence Day Busy For County Officers

Pomeroy July 5 county officers were not short of activity on July 4. At Duppeen Plains Herbert Watson was arrested for intoxication and fined six pounds with costs. Hywell Sale arrested two Middleport youths for intoxication. In Poplella Welker Morris arrested Lawrence Wells for alleged revolver possession and cartridges. Fletcher Sturtevant and others were jailed for various offenses. Numerous locals visited relatives, underwent medical procedures, or traveled to and from Cleveland and Huntington for holidays and family events.

Pomeroy Duppeen Plains Herbert Watson Tisdee Ham Watson Sian Sale Hywell Middleport Pepullea Welker Tang Morris Gratebara Abvnee Lawrence Wells Fletcher Sturttey Aloo

State roads under county project progress in Mergy County

Work is underway on Route No. 24 from Bullend into the county, with 2000 tons of crushed stone placed as temporary surface. Crews on No. 7 between Pomeroy and Middleport face delays from a slip, planned permanent cement paving after removal. An accident sparked by ice and a collapsed ditch caused injuries and disrupted operations.

Mergy County Supt Cut W. Jones Perens’ Gully Bullend Lirstone Pomeroy Tut Middleport Perment Wieh

Liquor charge leads to transfer to Pomeroy jail

Deputies from Belpre bring Joe Dletiek and Nial Saunders to the Pomeroy jail on liquor charges. Dletiek, held on a liquor charge, had been found with liquor at Reinert. Saunders, also wanted on a liquor charge, previously fled from officers in Tuppers Crossing.

Pomeroy Sherrifs Wwwiker Morris Reinert Joe Dletiek Meles F County Washington Pletick Washington County Nial Saunders Tretick Saunders

Dr Petty Dead After Evening of Spree in Virginia

Fragmentary report notes the death of Dr Petty after an evening spree in Virginia. The text references Martins Ford and St E, with mentions of W W and local individuals, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Fragmentary Crime Note Highlights Odd Request

An incomplete report notes a detainee asking for wig rubber hats after capture. Details are sparse with no clear names, dates, or locations available for verification.

Pension bill relief for county dominates unsettled session

A fragmented report shows lawmakers debating a pension measure aimed at easing county finances amid political tension. The scene includes references to church services, a Sunday morning program, and scattered notes about local officials, a suspension, and ongoing political maneuvering in the capital city.

Catholics Gather at Farm for Thanksgiving Meal

Catholics of the Mason City area held a farm gathering attended by many from the parish. The event featured women serving a noonday dinner and a celebration led by Rev Keiley of St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. A dispensation to eat meat on a national holiday was granted by the bishop.

Mason City W. Yau Keiley St Jox Hospital Parkersburg St. Joseph Congregation Mason Cantey

Wed on Thursday PQMERGY wedding in town

A fragmentary report describes a July 3 marriage near Cinesville involving Helen Ishter and Alvin Borris. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T Meh at Teers Church. The couple plans a welding trip after the ceremony.

Tae Welling Laws Reuter Ami Michigen

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