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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1931
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions estates, rates, and municipal matters. It references employment and postings, with scattered names and places, suggesting a mid‑section of a city page covering local affairs and public notices.
Farmers across Athens County report first cutting alfalfa averaging about two tons per acre, double the 1890 level, with many fields near one and a half tons per acre. Clover shows improvement, while timothy outlook is bright. C Grimes of Sharpsburg grows two acres timothy hay expecting about three tons per acre.
Mrs. M L Scott formerly of Nelsonville has died in Corning Ark her sister Mrs M B Kentt of Corning sent the telegram. She was born near Nelsonville daughter of Mr and Mrs J W White her husband Dr W C Scott preceded her in death. She leaves three sons Dr Lindsey Scott Willard Ohio Dr Cash Scott Morrow Ohio Dr B R Scott Corning Ark and several siblings including Mrs Emma Cramer Columbus Ohio Earl White Nelsonville R F C Clarence White Nelsonville Rolley White Everett White Nelsonville Warren White Montana and one granddaughter. Body to be taken to New Plymouth for burial funeral plans not announced.
Sunrise initiation of the entered apprentice degree was conferred on candidates at Paramathia Lodge No. 25 A M at sunrise Friday morning with a breakfast for attendees. Officers in charge included J Link Duncan Worshipful Master Cassius C Kerr Senior Warden Charles E Cameron Senior Deacon and John Kilpatrick and W E Clark Stewards. A sunrise initiation service is planned for July.
The Hocking Valley Livestock Club met at Mra W Ball’s home Tuesday with Gerald Errell as president Marion Frob on as vice president Fral Wisenbaugh secretary treasurer Terrell as recreational leader and Bernice Mall as news reporter. The meat meeting will be held at Cecil Robinson’s home on Tuesday June 23 at 2 p.m.
The Happy Workers 4-H Food Club of Plantsville and Lathrope met at Miss Zelica Lewis's home on June 1. Marie Going and Della Kennedy gave demonstrations. Attendees included Leona Lant Margie Adams Dorothy Thompson Winifred Adams Della Kennedy Anna Lewis Marie Going Madeline Thompson Leola Waderker Susie Belle Thompson Zelica Lewis. The group will meet at Miss Marie Goins's home with a Wiener roast planned for Saturday night at Lathrope.
Samuel Pallet at Trey Township High School advised immediate spraying with Bordeaux mixture to prevent heavy potato pests and blight. A four pound copper sulfate, 63 percent hydrated lime, two pounds arsenate of lead with water to make 50 gallons is recommended, usable any time of day and also effective against the Mexican bean beetle.
Knights of Columbus will elect and install officers next Monday evening, June 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Athena Lodge of the Suiphs of Columbus sponsors the ceremony, which opens at 7 30 with ceremonial work followed by a social hour and luncheon.
Women residents of Rome Town ship will be given instruction in the preparation of salads and salad dressings at the cookery school to be held at the Stewart High School at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday night. Leaders in charge are Mrs. Harry Leeper, Mrs. 8. J. Biddison, and Mrs. Ralan Waggoner. ITALIANS RIOT IN ROME A riot occurred today when the populace protested a church after prohibiting a procession in honor of St. Anthony. Eight soldiers, two carabineari and two demonstrators were slightly injured.
Athens officials forecast a population increase of about 1 508 as students arrive Monday for the summer term at Ohio University. Cinese students expected Tuesday. Officials say summer enrollment will surpass 4 000 students for a six week term.
The Ches terhill column reports Ohio State University commencement actions with Bachelor of Arts degrees awarded to Theilsone, John Patterson and Jake Hart. It also notes 13 Mighth Grade graduates led by Nellie Weaver and Faye Woodward, and scattered local visits, surgeries, and family travel including Dr. Savage attending a death in Middleport and a appendicitis operation at home for Mrs. Aurelius Rowland.
A fragmentary 19th century note found in Athens reveals a loan of 1200 with a fifty percent yearly interest tied to the Califa gold rush story. The document mentions Bal A EB Pallson of Congress, Stevens, Slavens, and Stedman connected to Sacramento City in June 1860s, with multiple names and dates reflecting early California mining era.
John and Louise Stanley and Frank Robnett win suits against the state highway director. The jury awards Stanley $890.80 for damages to lands along the route through Boles Mill. Frank Robnett’s prior appraised amount of $708.48 is raised to $1,100.00 by the jury. Cynthia Hamilton and Arlo Chatfield are noted in attendance. Jean Will is mentioned as a student visiting for summer vacation.
Vinson Sowers aged 7 died at home in Allenaville Tuesday after lifelong residence. Survived by mother, Rosa Miller of Chillicothe. granddaughter Mrs. Tom Fry of McArthur. sisters Mrs. D H Weisenberger of McArthur and Miss Della Sowers of Allenaville. Funeral Friday at Allensville Christian Church with burial in Mt Olive Cemetery.
Charles Gaskill of NeArthur and Mise Fern Leach of Wellston were married at Catlettsburg on a Wednesday in June. Gaskill, a business partner with his father in town, is a Heiss graduate of McArthur High School and former Ohio University student. Leach is a Wellston High School graduate, class of 1925. After a honeymoon they will reside in McArthur.
Hamden Gas Company's first well was drilled in the suburbs of Hamden on Thursday and is producing about 300 000 cubic feet of gas per day. Additional wells will be drilled nearby by the company as Hamden has centered gas production for 30 years with Berea wells around 1 000 feet and Clinton wells around 3 000 feet. Graduation held at St. Peter and Paul’s.
Parochial High School in Wellston graduated Agnes UF Neil Catherine Theoin Regina Simons Walter Groseta and Jen Cundy last week in the class of last week.
The column lists residents visiting relatives and friends across towns including Bevis Hamilton Omearte and Athens. It mentions church services by The Rev James Naftin of Maton and several families hosting guests and attending events in Albany Lindsay and Grove.
Fragmented notes record Mrs. Robert Lewey and others visiting ceremonies and gatherings. Names include Carman Gerad Lowry Deeter Mondorandy Mester Anes Sond Virginie Lathe Mechmg Hein Mattie Drake and Siskela with extended kin in Athens and Chicago area.
Fragmentary OCR text references names such as Athena, Misa Mune, Jace, Wheeled Wy, Roy Goldeberry and locations including Pur Coenen and Catharitie. Mentions a Wednesday event and a charitable context but no coherent event or outcome is readable.
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