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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1930

Page

2

Indictments and pleas in Meigs County court action

Meigs County Grand Jury indicted Lawrence Hall who pleaded guilty to a check forgery and received an indefinite sentence of one to twenty years at Mansfield Reformatory. Several defendants entered not guilty pleas or delayed pleas, with bonds set from 200 to 1,000 dollars. The chronicled docket lists charges of burglary, larceny, non-support, assault, and liquor law violations, with varied bond statuses and return dates.

Pomeroy Lawrence Hall Meigs County Grand Jury Mansfield Reformatory W. Crow Melgn County Crow William Kent Sec John Corneth Benjamin Bgrever Charles Searles Victor Neutzling Owen Campbell May Grand Jury Wan Bit Colombue Howara Bo

County plans drought relief work and road funding

A county drought relief committee, led by J. R. Hartinger, maps relief work and a road program funded by anticipated gasoline and tax revenues. Officials discuss inmate and children’s home capacity, wage rates for laborers, and commit to fair pay across the county while preparing for winter labor needs and school-related mobility.

Republicans Plan for Big Campaign

Meigs County Republican Executive Committee met in the court room to organize the current campaign. Recommendations included R. G. Webster for deputy commissioner of motor registration for 1981 and Raymond V. Ebersbach for Mid. deport. A big campaign meeting is set for October 29 at the old Armory Building with talks by Ralph P D Cole and Mrs Wilma St Clair Levan. A five member campaign committee was appointed to lead pep rallies and daily campaigning until polls close.

Ralph PD Cole Wilma St Clair Levan Fve R. G. Webster D. O. Whaler Edger WhHeht Everett Colwell Asa Bradbury Lene

Community Notices From Ronceverte And Nearby Visitation Watch

A long list of social visits and travel plans unfolds across Ronceverte and surrounding towns. Mrs Judy Mason and Mrs Effie Bice visit kin in Charleston and Columbia. Sara Parton and others plan weeks of relatives gatherings. Jean Mayer and family host at home while several others plan trips to Columbus and Toledo for extended visits and classes.

Mhe Tharpris Judy Mason Ales Wreaunitt Aeeisind Effie Biee Len Visting Ronceverte W.vaith Charleston Wo Va Edgar Young Famou Ds Aguln Ac Tone Sara Part Columbia Toledo Torontoron Mra J. B. Davie Misa Margara Ates

Death claims Mrs Roate Middieswart Bowman in Portland

Mrs Roate Middieswart Bowman aged 60 died at her Portland home at 2 o'clock Saturday morning from an abdominal hemorrhage. She had three marriages, the latest to W Bowman about four months ago, and they had lived in Portland for about three months. The death was sudden and unexpected with funeral arrangements to be held in Portland Monday.

Meigs County Joh Bakrany Harry Bohrate Manclus Odort Mtr Amd E.W. Morris, Powwerey Oxford Alves Alpen College Dienes Vindet Ag Justine Pili Po Dodie Tietay Dipambeak Jota Jivnles Celath Mabel Thomas Ponwroy Harry Boheama Roseville Syracus John Bohram Portland Roate

Death notices for McKinney and family at Cadipalis region

Mrs McKinney 62 died after a weeks illness from chronic liver disease and hepatitis following her marriage to Henry McKinney. They lived in Cadipalis then at her old home, were employed at the State Hospital in Athens. She leaves two children from a former marriage and is survived by her husband. Funeral details appear in the Sainting church records.

Letart Walls Ld Mir Kamile Bell McKinney Henry McKinney Cadipalis Loteshie Long McKinney Ie State Hospital Athens Evavet Ginn Salar Chovnes

Odd Cases Involving Townsfolk Highlight Local Court Hearing

A garbled OCR record notes a district court session on a Friday with mentions of Towne Annette and Obed man, a case involving Bolletat Rati, and references to Hedfont town. The report cites a $1 stake, a governor, and a midday hearing, with partial names like Elon and Stal Midadbepart.

Komertsoy Wit Sindee Eas Eesidens el Cpn Hedfont Elon Ted Wise

Melancholy Fear and Awakening in a Hazy Store Scene

An unclear narrative fragment describes a troubling mood and fleeting scenes around a store and town figures. Characters named in the garbled text hint at fear, rumor, and shifting social dynamics as events unfold toward a tense moment.

Unhappy Fates Dictated by Publisher and Printer

Refers to 1864 practices where debtors faced harsh public shaming and punitive printing. The fragment mentions Beek in bi0n, a printer’s coercive tactics, and a harsh print culture. It notes a fire risk and ongoing dangers to printers, with a oblique obituary line about Milton A. Mone, founder of a journalism league, dying in California.

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Ohio University Enrolment Figures Stir Debate Across States

Amid unclear text, the notice references Ohio University enrollment trends during a proclamation period, noting cross state participation and unexpected shifts in the student body. It mentions various locations and names obscured by OCR errors, suggesting a broader discussion of regional representation and funding impacts.

Pentarivouts Ohio Universite Clagea West Sete AR Pecteyn Wamebaan Weil

Unclear medical relief tale involving Konjola and trials

Fragmentary OCR text describes relief related to a person or product named Konjola. It mentions health, battles, and trials with scattered references to places and dates, but the fragment is incoherent and reads like garbled notes from a medical or sports context.

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