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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
5
City police recovered a car after a hot pursuit in irkdale. The report details local society and relatives as part of a broader community notices section. The narrative includes numerous names and movements among residents visiting relatives and attending events in Columbus and nearby towns.
ELSONVILLE June 20 A Young Peoples Convention will be held Tuesday night at 7 80 o clock in the Elm Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street. Attendees include a group from Cincinnati and several from Col umbus Springfield and others. Rev C Holstein will lead the convention with Miss Martha Dobie of Springfield providing music. District Superintendent L R Roberts will preach Wednesday night at 730. The public is invited.
The article argues Ohio county government, born a century ago from town meeting and shire traditions, remains antiquated and complex. It cites a study by the Ohio Institute of Columbus and critiques a proposed constitutional amendment to reorganize county government and enable new laws through the legislature.
Nelsonville Merchants collected 13 hits off Joe Dalton to win 6 to 5 over the Nelsonville All Stars at City Playground. Seven errors by the All Stars aided the Merchants, with Gilbert Smith and Eustace Galvin driving in runs and Clyde Ray homering for an early lead. Garner pitched well for the Merchants as both starters went the distance.
Photo shows President Hoover and the Vice President stepping from the White House for their first picture of the campaign. News photographers capture the moment as they pose at the gate, with reporters noting the focus on the mark and the crowd behind them.
Linton and Col lamore drive in runs with multiple hits while Garner earns the win. Dalton handles pitching allowing few baserunners and strikes out two as Oliver, Evans, and Dupler contribute. Umpires Patton and Staley observed the tight game.
Nelsonville report says Orea Patton of Jackson Street was hit while crossing Jefferson Street at Nerrick's Corner Saturday night. Severe head wound required wire sutures. Irvin Thomas of Buchtel assisted. Buchtel driver identified as the unnamed motorist, ordered to report to the mayor's office Monday night.
Contracts for 4500 cubic yards of limestone or gravel roads were awarded in the County Commissioners office. Projects include Congress Run Road Trimble Township Pleasant Hill Road Athens Township Mush Run Road Canada and Rome Townships Sand Rock Road Bern Township Reedville Road Troy Township and concrete bridges in Alexander and Trimble Townships with additional bridges in Rome Township. Laborers grade Orange Road and Garden Road in Carthage Township.
County teachers will not have salaries announced until July when the State Department of Education schedule arrives. The County School Board planned to cut the Athens County Teachers Institute program in half by limiting to two sessions next year. Institute dates are Sept 10 and Dec 1. a County Education Equalization Fund of 1,36267 is certified for distribution among participating districts.
Ohio Industrial Commission reports ten deaths and fifty four injury claims tied to the State Office Building explosion in Columbus. Awards total between fifty thousand and sixty thousand for dependents of deceased workers, with additional death awards under seventeen thousand four hundred ninety six in other cases. Names include Mrs. George B Kerr Middletown and Mrs. Alberta Shafter New Springfield for the deaths of their relatives.
A nature sculpture resembling the first president was found along Interstate Park near the Hudson River. Veterans of Foreign Wars noted the striking likeness during Washington Memorial celebrations and hoped nearby public groups would visit the site.
A historic sketch recounts pre1795 exploration along the Hocking and Ohio rivers, noting French traces and early settlements. It highlights Mad Ann Bailey, famed frontier figure born in England, kidnapped to Virginia, who aided troops and fought Indians, reputed to live into 125. Her Gallia County cabin and river crossing feats are described.
Alex Moore will address the Athens Kiwanis Club about Ohio State Penitentiary including details of the penitentiary fire and conditions before and after the disaster. He has spoken to many clubs recently.
Investigation into the death of Joe H. Smith age 62 continues after his cremated remains were found early Thursday in the ashes of his combined store and home on Middle Island Creek near here. Authorities believe the case is a murder.
Three men died in a plane crash near Ottawa on June 25 191? at the scene. The aircraft was piloted by Harry Hil a 30 year old from Streator.
Practical sewing tips describe adjusting nightgown length by adding inches to the waist and choosing material length. Instructions suggest measuring from bust to ankle and cutting fabric accordingly. The text provides rough yardage estimates and basic cutting steps for a simple garment.
Instructions describe cutting a 20 by 44 inch piece for a top and using two width of material to create front and back gowns. Details cover binding, hemming, bias bindings, and hand applique for decorative designs, with tips on embroidering and trimming to finish.
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