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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
6
A residential fire in Nelsonville damaged a home and spread to nearby structures early today. Firefighters battled flames as smoke and heat forced evacuations, with damage reported to the dwelling and adjoining areas.
In Mantcroil, George Histes pleaded guilty before Major Bill Hukman and was fined 10 pounds with fine and costs. Frank Callahan admitted intoxication and received a $10 fine plus costs and a jail sentence as noted. Announcements include a marriage notice for Mr and Mrs Beers, with details of the ceremony at the MEB Church and attendees, plus community notices about local visits, reunions, and church entertainments.
The Federal Bureau of Mines notes US coal output for the week ended June 13 at about 477000 net tons, up roughly 14 percent from the prior week. Ohio production reached 119000 tons while the state total for the period was 46410 tons.
Nelsonville wedding notice: Miss Bathene Sax daughter of Mr and Mrs Pel Sax wed Mr Jenn Puller in a ceremony conducted by Rev Weaker at the Presbyterian Manse in Stone Swurdss. Afterward the couple will reside with parents at 7 Kontner Street Me Duffes. Local society note records a homeward reception and early plans.
E B Eran of Ohio University leads opposition to a proposed 10 percent salary cut for state supported colleges and universities next week in the State Legislature. He warns the move would cripple teaching and harm facilities at Ohio State University Columbus Miami University Oxford Ohio University Athens Kent State College Kent Bowling Green State College Bowling Green. The group argues other state departments have not faced similar cuts. The Womans Relief Corps meets at 7 10 oclock this evening at the Qo Hall for regular business.
Washington June 22 The proposed one year moratorium on war debts and reparations would cost the U S government about 246 million dollars in the first year after July 2 The payments from Great Britain France Italy and others total roughly 218 million with 184 million attributed to interest and 200 million to principal to retire public debt The move would affect the treasury and budget and provoke economic sacrifice and policy shifts across the nation
The article notes Jim Thorpe, once idle, now showing signs of renewed activity as he chairs four contracts to take Indian roles in films. Nearby, a fire in Lorain devastates wood camp structures, and a Hooker Station elevator suffers extensive damage from a lightning strike, with losses about 15,000 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR from a Bascom Ohio item mentions a fatal fire and property losses. It references a Neslon family, parents of a son, and investigators assessing damage and responsibility. The text is garbled but notes a $030 value and fire contributing factors.
Fragmentary text describes an arrest clue and mentions Lima Seareh and Ward amid garbled phrases. It references a youthful group, a minder, and various odd terms, with no coherent event or citations to verify.
A jury acquitted the defendant in a local criminal trial with notable figures referenced in the case. The proceedings occurred in a county court with Judge Hewt presiding and involved several diversions and motions as part of the trial. The article notes upcoming dates and mentions multiple names connected to the case.
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