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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
3
OCR fragment references road work in multiple townships including Troy and Garden roads with bridges being erected and grading underway. It notes surveyors and county authorities, minor incidents such as a car crash on Jefferson Street and a fire injury, plus approvals to begin work at Trimble Town and Athens area.
The county announces a series of sessions for the coming year by the institute board. Two sessions were held earlier, with the next meetings scheduled in October and December as part of the annual plan.
Death awards totaling 17496 were granted by the commission in one case. Mr. George B Kerr of Middletown received 2000 for the death of her husband, an employee at Rush Basket Company. Mrs. Alberta Shafter of New Springfield was awarded 2406 for the death of her brother Allen Shafter, to whom she was partially dependent.
In Alpine New Jersey a natural stone formation near Wooded Glen was found to resemble Washington. Veterans of the Doruga Wars gathered to honor the likeness with a patriotic ceremony inviting delegations from various Centennial Commissions. The discovery attracted hundreds of visitors to the park area near Hone Ravine.
A historical note traces Mad Ann Bailey, famed Gallia County pioneer, from England to Virginia and West Virginia to defend settlers with courage. It covers Fort Margaret and early French traces along Ohio rivers, and calls for a marker on the Ohio River Highway.
A fragmentary sewing guide explains measuring from bust to ankle and adding width, using plain fabrics like dimity or dotted ashes. It outlines material estimates and basic cutting steps for a nightdress, noting lengths around forty four inches and extra yardage for margins.
The detailed guide describes cutting and assembling two widths of fabric to make a simple nightgown, with multiple top and trim options. It explains sizing from shoulder to desired length, hem allowances, and hand finishings, including bindings and embroidery possibilities.
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