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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1932
Page
2
Reports describe the Pomeroy Bend miners departing from a peaceful picketing plan amid tensions. Debates over arrests, company actions, and protests surface as officials address striking workers and neighbor responses.
An OCR damaged notice references multiple names and places including Amiens, Eugene, and The Les Reng. It appears to announce a program or event with dates and personnel but key details are unclear due to garbled text. The fragment hints at a performance or meeting in a city setting with potential dates and participants.
The Pomeroy School Band under Inmait M. Whetster prepared two groups for a concert at the Gusthoust, featuring 13 girls and boys. Members include clarinetists Olen Goodwin Velma Geary Lilian Gieckner Phyllis Duerr Mary Chapman and others with Ruth Huber Dorothy Rei among the performers.
The Meigs County record notes required membership details and acknowledgments. It mentions 226 as a statistic and references: Dorset, Visor, Gelise, Hocking, Perry, and Jacks. The piece thanks Figs from E. Keefer of the American Legion for recognizing the county's efforts and commends reader support for the post.
Governor Cooper spoke at an Easter morning service in Pomeroy during a speaking tour of Ohio. The gathering included Mrs. Peers Granem Thompson, a Cooper party member and former Middleport resident, and Ira Graham a prominent local attorney and former prosecuting attorney of Meges County.
Rev George L Ashton 48 former minister of Rutland and Pomeroy Christian churches died in a Columbus hospital after years in Ohio. He leaves widow and two sons Claire and Domalc, one daughter Freda deceased. Burial in Darber Falls Cemetery near Philo Ohio Wednesday.
A garbled OCR style fragment discusses party lines and delegates for a convention. It references Democrats, Republicans, delegates, state officers, and various judiciary and government roles, with scattered names and positions. The text is unreadable in places but hints at a large political gathering and its staffing.
Community residents and visitors gathered over Easter with relatives and friends. Notables include Mrs W P Gallagher hosting quilting, and numerous mentions of travel between local homes and distant towns for family visits.
Fragmentary text suggests a paternity or custody matter involving a child and mother Mrs Grace Over. Mentions Beran Oper, Harlem, and a man named Gatfner with years and ages referenced, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
State officials and school heads push for relief funds to aid children deprived of education and basic needs. Gov. Whee’s plan faces approval as education Commissioners assess appropriations to the board of education for emergency relief.
A regional association meeting lists a slate of county and city officials including EO McCome of Scot County president and W B Weon secretary. Attendees from Athens Meigs Perry and Gallia counties are named along with J D Metamies and J W Commas among others.
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