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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a program or offer related to schooling and employment, mentioning names such as James, Kate, and Peter. The text references military or postwar context, workless states, a spring returning home, and references to bids and local officials. The readable portions suggest a local news item about a schooling or job program with community impact.
Fragmented records show a heated debate over treaty delays and demands. The discussion mentions various figures and places in a confusion of garbled text, with no clear outcome or names clearly identifiable.
A collision occurred on Courtney hill between an Armitage transfer truck and the county commissioners Buick touring car. The transfer truck struck after a braking failure while another vehicle moved down the hill. Deputy Sheriff McKinley, driving the county car, halted on a steep section as the wreck happened. No serious injuries are reported.
Readable portions note Southern men returning today after a Voges meet. Key figures include Brave of the Sith Cane and Veer Heed. Final results show mixed outcomes with several athletes earning notable positions.
The readable text references February and the number 88 with surrounding garbled phrases. Names and clear events are not discernible, leaving only isolated fragments and unclear context.
A crew began fixing rough spots on West Union street near the Federal Building after repeated repairs. Heavy traffic has worsened ruts, causing discomfort for drivers and pedestrians.
Sunday afternoon a Cole collided with a Chevrolet at State and Congress Streets causing minor damage to both vehicles. Passengers were uninjured and vehicles not badly damaged.
By the Way-More machinery is being deployed at the Hockingpower plant. Fifty eight mines obtain power from the electric plant with more to be added. The facility serves a twenty five mile radius and supports both mechanical and domestic needs. At New Marshfield Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper host twin boys aged eighteen months as part of a large family. Decoration Day exercises included all age groups from oldest to youngest with veterans from 1812, the Mexican War, the War of Pierpeme, Spanish American, and World War I represented. Mort memorial services honored mothers who meet boys in these wars.
Glouster loses 8 to 2 in the second game of the Qugeeome freries at Millfield. The earlier 15 to 4 victory in Glouster’s favor was played in Glouster. Third game date not announced. Funeral for Mary Weldon, 76, held at Greenlawn Cemetery. Several local residents mentioned in a busy community page.
A set of wedding notices shows multiple couples including M Cooper and Marie Stright of New Marshfield, Amber Stedman and Anna Witham of Glouster, Fred Williams and Cecile Davis of Nelsonville, Ment H Minner and Catherine Hoffmer of Athens, and Themes F Riley with Blanche Dewhurst of Nelsonville. Rev. A H Franks and Rev. RE D March officiated.
A brief item lists Bromshee at Home Finishing Co and Park Hotel Jume 3-4-5 with Woomes 5-31-3. The fragment notes a proverb about a gar dog becoming a gray dog in the long run.
John Jaboki bisen fatally shot Marie Cherenta and then killed himself Sunday afternoon near Summit Beach Park. Jealousy cited as the motive. Crowds of more than twenty observed the incident. families had recently came from Cambridge, Ohio.
The Ford-Trib libel suit entered its fourth week in Mount Lemens Michigan as Ed Clement of the educational division and Ford Motor Company testifies on profit sharing. Dean E. Marquis of the Ford plant sociological department is among witnesses to follow.
Budapest dispatch reports Admiral Von Horthy former Austro Hungarian fleet commander assassinated by Red Guards. The death marks a violent political upheaval amid postwar turmoil in Hungary with reports of insurgent activity and shifting power. The article notes the high profile target and the ongoing unrest in the capital.
Lancaster public schools superintendent J. R. Clemens was re elected for a three year term. The school board voted to advance all teachers salaries by 10 percent.
A reflective line ties prayer to action, suggesting progress comes from both faith and work. The aphorism implies personal agency plus spiritual focus can realize many desires and outcomes through steady practice.
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