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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1931
Page
2
A report from western Meigs County notes a strange disease among cattle in the area. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item mentions costs, dates, and local correspondents related to the issue.
A fragmentary Athens area social page lists church events and visitors. Bishop Tuckerman and Earlene Abwisnt connected with a wedding, with mentions of Episcopal Church care and local families such as the Dittards, Fermer, and Bouter. Recurring names include Mrs. Harvey Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Matlack, Mrs. OT L Brocka, Mrs. Mary Bratt, and E G Probett, along with Cook family updates and travel from Detroit and Marietta.
Mr and Mrs 2.0 of Peach Fors near Pomeroy observed their fortieth or more anniversary with a luncheon and guests including Mr and Mrs Dale end Mrs Vie daughter plus many local families. The event featured a display of necked cattle and a curious parade described as a long-necked animal exhibit.
POMERY Oct 2. The town notes the return of W. W. Large after a period away. Local residents express welcome and relief as the former resident resumes daily life in the community.
In Middleport the orchestra organization met with officers elected for the coming year. Ankani nett joined the roll and attended. Officers chosen were president Lourie Lewis and secretary-treasurer June Sandbury. Librarian was also noted as Wibrarian.
On a farm near Trimble in Morgan County, an 80 year old woman cherishes youth era styles yet condemns modern street wear as scandalous. Annie Antie has 12 children and several grandchildren, served by Civil War kin, voted for Harding, and recalls hardship while noting motor trips and modern times with guarded tolerance.
The Wom ents Music Club Chorus will begin practice next Tuesday evening at Heath Memorial Church under director Oscar Kieln. All live members active in chorus work are asked to attend at 7 p m Thursday this year will be American musts announced by president Mrs. C. Menney. The year book came to ready for distribution in the chapters.
An OCR fragment reports a church talk by an unknown speaker, with likely religious venue and Christ reference. Details are unreadable. event context and exact speaker remain unclear.
The Rutland Fall Festival will be held on October 9 and 10 featuring community activities, local vendors, and demonstrations. PETE To React demos ire fet.
The report is fragmented with names and places like Allen Post office, Heaton at Wes Orlands, and Jackson. Mentions divorce filing in Middleport and a sister's death affecting travel. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text references a group honoring a predecessor and mentions electing new trustees. Also hints at community meetings, possibly at a Western RCA location, with names like Hughes, Mrs Burnspertmer, and Grove. Information is incomplete and names are uncertain.
Bids for a segment of road work were opened Saturday in Middleport with officials listing contractor names and estimated costs. Local clerk Will Ope and other attendees reviewed submission details as the project moves toward award.
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