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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
2
The Pomeroy council unanimously approves a new gas ordinance setting rates for natural gas supply and pipeline rights, amid a long dispute with Obin Fuel Co and a prior referendum that blocked a franchise. The measure aims to govern gas service for local residents and businesses.
A jumble of notices from Pomeroy July reports includes funeral details for Faxart Ara Has-Kins and Mrs Dale Gilkey, divorce filing by Mary Frances Lockwood, and local incidents such as accident references and a long-absent miner visiting. Minor court and public notices mention a suspect in a rural poisoning or crime case with limited details. The year appears to be early 20th century, with names like Mrs May Aysell and Rev Kreager noted in surrounding items.
A letter from Mrs. Charles Hughes of Albuquerque reports her husband improved after influenza developed into pneumonia. He has been in a hospital over a week with nurses attending, while his parents from Columbus were visiting when illness arose. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Will Hughes and married Miss Della Huber of Middleport.
A church society meeting at Middport included devotional exercises led by Mrs C By and a talk by Irving Karr. Mrs Ermer Bitten presided and Be Eose Sarham led prayers as attendees joined in the session.
Reports detail the arrest of Crank Roe and two others on weapons charges in Bradford. Officers recovered an automatic revolver at the scene. Jos Pletiek appeared in Morrison Pleas Court on Monday for arraignment, pleading not guilty and being held on bond set at 3795.
County commissioners crowded the office in July as citizens from various townships sought road work. Due to lack of funds the board could promise little. A resolution set aside 400 to repair the county infirmary, repairs ordered by state authorities.
Rutland July report outlines Fred Wildermuth praised for securing funds and facing tax disputes linked to a Wilmington ceremony. Susan Wilmington and Gene Conrad celebrate in Redridge with family members present at a three year nursing route and a late groom’s education note.
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The obituary notes Mrs Harriet Savet and relatives including Frank Aa and others attending a funeral at a church cemetery on Jesse Witt Street. The family is referenced with mentions of a Phoebus Frather Gan Gil and Kealf brothers.
Local notices record travel and visits around Dayton and Middleport. Families such as Witmer, Gibbes, and Whitaker travel home from periods in Columbus, Greenfield, and Athens, with multiple shifts to Dayton, Middleport, and nearby towns noted along with scattered kinship mentions.
A jumble of names and events describes visitors and locals at homes in Cohintbug and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs J ML Brooks, Kera Anderson, and Mrs Kreacer are listed among Sunday gatherings, with many relatives visiting bands, theaters, and churches. The text ends with Chicago robbery news about a 21 year old suspect awaiting extradition to Columbus.
Moody and his wife Lotzie were found with Lotzie fatally wounded in the Moody home after a reported quarrel that stretched over years. Moody claimed his wife shot herself, while Prosecutor L. F. Harvey said Moody would face charges of either first or second degree murder as investigators piece together the tale.
The report highlights HID Prater delivering a standout performance during a pivotal game, drawing attention to his contribution and impact on the matchup as described in the readable text.
The Athens Messenger advertises a new booklet titled The Handy Letter Writer. The guide covers proper envelope addressing to avoid misdelivered mail and explains letter writing for business social and intimate correspondence. It highlights common misdirections leading to dead letters and promotes ordering via a coupon.
Frederic J. Haskin Director Information Bureau Washington presents a notice enclosing ten cents in coin or stamp for two copies of the Handy Letter Writer booklet with specific terms and delivery instructions.
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