Athens Flood of 1907 Recalled on Anniversary
Marjorie Walsh notes the 1907 flood that killed seven in Athens after the Hocking River overflowed. Rescue efforts saved many as waters spread through Mill St hill and Morris Ave, washing away property and livestock. Bodies recovered through the following days, marking the catastrophe in The Messenger files.
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Marjorie Walsh
Athens
Charles L. Creamer
Messenger Files
Hocking
Mill St. Hill
Morris Ave
Hudson
East Bridge
Mr. Turner
Carlos Young
Charles Beards
Otto Barth
Swett Brothers
Albert
Edward
Army Advisory Group to Hear Compton Report Discussion
The Kiwanis Club at Berry Hotel hosts a 5 30 p m dinner for invited guests followed by a 6 15 p m panel on the Compton Report and national security. Dewey M Goddard and J E Thackery lead the Army Advisory Committee with Evan R Collins Col Ray Cavenee A G McPherson and Mrs C J Ailstock among participants.
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Compton
Kiwanis Club
Berry
Kiwanis
Athens Army Advisory Committee
Dewey M. Goddard
Truman
Carl T. Compton
Army Advisory Committee
Goddard
J. E. Thackery
School of Music
Evan R. Collins
College of Education
Col
Ray E. Cavenee
A. G. McPherson
C. J. Ailstock
SSS Tonic Promises Relief For Gas and Digestion
Advertisement boasts SSS Tonic boosts gastric juice flow to aid digestion and relieve sour stomach gas and bloating. It claims non organic stomach disturbance and nutritional anemia improve with the tonic, urging readers to buy at drug stores and join millions already helped.
Bonus forms ready for next of kin relief effort
Athens County Veterans Service Office, the county courthouse, and the American Red Cross offer assistance in filling out No 2 bonus forms for deceased veterans. No 1 forms remain available from the county service office and veteran organizations. W F Woodmansee, back at Columbus, oversaw distribution in five counties and thanks helpers.
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Athens County
Veterans Service Office
American Red Cross
W. State St
County Service Office
Ernest McGraver
W. F. Woodmansee
Bonus Fund
Columbus
Athens
Woodmansee
Athens Masonic Council to Hold Annual Inspection
Athens Council 15 Royal and Select Masters will hold its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday. The Royal and Select degrees begin at 4 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. The 7:30 p.m. Super Excellent Master degree will be conferred by a cast of forty or more. James G. Moore of Sandusky will serve as guest inspector, with other grand council officers in attendance. Visiting companions are welcome, per C. W. Gross, master.
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Athens
C. W. Gross
Postponement urged for local dairy building projects
K. V. Battles told 164 farmers at the Athens Grange Hall last week that dairy buildings should be postponed if current facilities suffice. He advised delaying new construction for a year or two until materials are more available and showed slides on milk houses and Grade-A plans.
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K. V. Battles
Athens
Battles
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Mrs. and Mrs. Pearl Williams Rutland a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Kottgan Millfield a son. Admitted Mrs. Garnet Kittle Athens major surgery. Joe Meisner Athens major surgery. John Wenger Athens medical. Dismissed Mrs. Wilbur Perkins and daughter Athens. Mrs. James Shutt and son Athens. Mrs. Lester Johnson Gloucester. Mrs. Aileen Belter Canton. Garrett Chalfant Frost. Elizabeth Winter Athens. Gretchen Mackie Athens. Donna Lee Bennett Athens.
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Pearl Williams
Rutland
John Kottgan
Millfield
Garnet Kittle
Athens
Joe Meisner
John Wenger
Wilbur Perkins
James Shutt
Lester Johnson
Glouster
Aileen Belter
Canton
Garrett Chalfant
Frost
Elizabeth Winter
Gretchen Mackie
Donna Lee Bennett
Older Rural Youth Club Plans Chillicothe Meeting
Officers and the planning committee of the Older Rural Youth Club of Southeastern Ohio will attend a meeting in the county extension agent office in Chillicothe Monday. Those planning to attend should meet at the extension office by 6 p.m., Miss Tippie said.
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Older Rural Youth Club
Southeastern Ohio
Chillicothe
Villa Tippie
Miss Tippie
Paramathia Lodge 25 to confer Entered Apprentice degree
A special meeting of Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to confer the Entered Apprentice degree. Visiting members are welcome per Wendell O. Rose, the master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge 25
F&am
Wendell O. Rose
Farms Plan for AAA Is Called For April
The 1948 farm plan must be filed by April 1948 at the county office for farmers seeking federal assistance under the Agricultural Conservation Program. April 1 is the last date to file unless a farm changed hands after March 1, in which case the closing date is 30 days after the change. Irvin Wolfe, chairman of the Athens county AAA committee, notes the requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Wolfe
Athens County Aaa Committee
S. Court St
Tax deadline looming for 1947 returns and 1948 estimates
Herbert J. Kelly, deputy internal revenue collector, warns that midnight Monday marks the filing deadline for all 1947 income tax returns and first 1948 estimated payments. The post office will accept last minute filings in person 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and mail postmarks before midnight will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Kelly
Internal Revenue
Kelly
Victoria Reign 63 Years With Stomach Ulcer Pains
Advertisement praising Queen Victoria's long reign and health while promoting Udga tablets for stomach discomfort. Claims fast relief with three active ingredients and promises money back if relief is not within thirty minutes. Mentions 210 million sold since 1928 and a 25 cent box offer.
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Victoria
England
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