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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1930

Page

4

Bowmans Named in Burglar Trio Ties in Mob robbery case

Pomeroy police report connections between Bowman brothers and a March 4 Ather robbery. Sheriff says the Bowmans, sons of a Chesterhill driller, aided the mob by planning the break in and leaving with the loot. The father remained detained in Portland as investigation continued.

Pomeroy Bowman Vance Miler Wile Wien Wulnck Aas Valley Chesterhil Portland Wien Renflessone Tony Enmb al Vey Unr

Women Christian Temperance Union to Meet in Rutland

Preparations underway for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention at the Wothyich in Rutland on September 14. The program features speakers and departmental sessions with attendees listed, including Mrs Ruthind, Mrs White, and others from local organizations, with plans for morning and afternoon sessions and related activities described.

Rutland Womeng Christian Temperance Union Wothyich Thuraha &Ptember Moroing Srssiohn Devehonul Mar Aiel Taylor Fia Larry Dye Fomicch Jrutlind Gric White Ruthind Donnie

motorists pay 500000 in gas taxes this year

The article notes motorists paid five hundred thousand dollars in gas taxes this year, described as the first third of a ten year total. It references the American Automobile Association and mentions a national fuel tax pattern, with implied rising costs for drivers.

Omega Beta Pi To Have Same Officers

The text reports Omega Beta Pi will retain its officers for the next term, noting internal continuity and leadership stability. It mentions university context and references to Presiding roles and ceremonial duties within the fraternity.

Omega Beta Pi

Favor Control Canton SF 8 YOT Meeting and Birth Capitol Reference

A fragment notes a meeting of a temperance union and reformers urging study of national control as a remedy for conditions. It mentions Stark County workers and Christine, with a reference to an anniversary meeting.

Canton SF

ITWO ARRESTED AS CARS ARE WRECKED

A garbled report describes multiple arrests after a collision involving the ITWO and other individuals. The text references Athens, Pomeroy, and injuries to several named people, with unclear details about the incident, location, and charges.

Budget Cut Proposal for Tax Reduction Discussed

A local committee examined possible budget reductions to fund tax relief. The discussion centered on reallocating funding within departments and the potential impact on services as county officials consider the tradeoffs.

Pastor’s mother dies after illness in city area

A pastor mourns as his mother dies after a lengthy illness. The event prompts local officials to convene in a midweek gathering with clergy and residents, focusing on community support and ongoing religious services.

Presbyterian Distret meeting in Middleport area

The article notes a district meeting of Pomeroy Middleport and Galjlinolis Presbyterians to be held in Middleport with a church supper and services. It lists local attendees, arrangement details, and the varied church activities surrounding the event.

Middleport Tre Presbyterian Distret Pomeroy Middleport Gal Jlinolis Presbyterian Harcins Thursda Bincheon Wall Mildieport

Big Train’s Sons Carry On Amid Maryland Farm Trials

The text outlines family ties and belongings linked to a Washington baseball figure and his relatives on a Maryland farm. It mentions Walter Johnson and his kin, along with rough notes about training, duties, and daily life surrounding baseball and farm tasks.

Tive Maryland Walt Pe Johmnes Deat Ag Washington Thai Piace Lad Johnson

Funeral time changed for R C Smith service

Owing to the death of Mrs Lydia T Briers mother of Rev F P A Brigh pastor of the Ideal Methodist Church the funeral of R C Smith scheduled for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon has been changed to 1 o clock that same afternoon. The Rev Bright could not be present and the Rev F O Werd former pastor of the church was invited from Columbus to preach but could not reach Pomeroy before Sunday.

Columbus Pere

Midport Community notices and meal plan fragment

Fragmentary local notice describes a meeting in the chit room with attendees and a dinner plan. It references a Mingled schedule and a few names but the text is garbled and largely unclear. The readable parts indicate a community gathering and a potential meal or seating arrangement.

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