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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1930

Page

14

Pictures Jail As Fire Trap In Athens County

Magistrate Carl H. Porter warned Athens Chamber of Commerce that the county jail, with 18 cells and daily crowds of 40 to 60, is a fire hazard and unsanitary. Plans for a new jail total about 100000, housing 56 prisoners and heating the courthouse, with bond issue set for November 4.

Athens County Carl H. Porter Athens Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Porter Ohio State Penitentiary William Mills Nelsonville Mills Mr. Mills Athens County Board of Commissioners Ohio Board of Welfare and Charities S. C. Griffin Griffin

Purposes of Rotary Are Explained Here

Attorney Meeker Terwilliger of Circleville spoke to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry on Tuesday. He served as governor of the South Central Ohio District and outlined Rotary International origins in Chicago with Paul Harris. He noted 8,360 Rotary Clubs in 63 countries and cited the aim of improving world understanding among business and professional men.

Rotary International Athens Hotel Berry Meeker Terwilliger Circleville Ohio Rotary Chicago Paul Harris Terwilliger

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