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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
10
Rumors of foul play swirl around the death of a Laurelville district man. Authorities released few details, noting a investigation in progress as local residents seek answers.
A Pownship resident Daniel Crane seeks parole as details emerge from a local legal matter. The proceeding includes attorney Mary H. Davey and judge Ney Mo Whitcraft, with court officials and several named attendees listed in the proceedings.
The Lagan gathering sets Muster Day on a date announced by the Hadlag Farm Bureau with speakers Rev. James A. Piette and Pielashmuth among listed participants. Organizers will address agriculture and related topics as the event nears.
Fragmentary text notes an experimental visit and harvest activity. Several assigned figures and locations are unclear. References to Hartt Chambers and multiple pathways hint at a formal process or field work, but the fragment provides no clear outcome or dates.
Fragmentary report mentions teams players and fixtures with references to a game day, officials, and a village setting. The text is garbled, lacking clear facts, dates, or outcomes, and names and places are not reliably readable.
Fragmentary text mentions Net Meoraan aunt of Mio OPA and Beards Avenue Petco area. Context and readable names are limited. Unable to determine a clear event or fact from the fragment.
A fragmentary list from the local paper notes births and deaths for the month. It includes names of parents and relatives, with many garbled spellings, and references to residents of East Minteed and Alamwate areas. The piece reads as a family annal with limited legible details.
A broken OCR fragment reports a death on a Sunday in Aprattsville New Mexico. The text mentions Bedell tylie eight and a missing or injured child with family names Patiteh Ted McAlowh Cathonie Hill Fle Malihere Bay Hey and Bleihenville. Details are unclear due to garbled words.
The report notes crude oil prices around 15 cents per barrel with volatility from Pennsylvania Grade to local markets. Dealers cite improved production in the area and a shift in drilling activity as the new development fleet begins, while oil pricing remains near the 100 cent benchmark in some markets.
Paul Eberst reports an accident at Columbus last week involving Maul Wherat, former Logan police chief, now employed by a Case Company. While lifting a heavy case, a rupture occurred causing hospitalization and planned surgery early next week. Wherat has many relatives in the area.
Logan reports a chaotic sequence as poll workers contend with unfamiliar duties. The piece details Reynolds guiding staff through a tense week ending with a Saturday visit from Mrs Peshappat and Mok to Paphevebirg.
Mat Logan and Idoe Mra joined J. M. Cotteil of Valea Millis to observe a birthday Monday at the family home. Dinner was the feature as Liloyd A Mount and family of Logan attended the event.
Fragmentary report references Hogan repton Hoo Heney Recher and Bhawhes amid a case involving a hospital operation. It notes a patient able to retreat to Kia hae and mentions Henry Delher and Batley MP in relation to a presumed removal at Phereineton Hospital.
Police investigation centers on a heat incident involving Pearl Wotte and others at a local theater. The case examines alleged attacks and the role of authorities as they pursue charges against suspects linked to the disturbance.
A report shows 97 men were on the State Highway Department payroll in Hocking County during the last two weeks. Balston, the superintendent, said unemployment and efforts to expand part time work prompted the department to justify hiring more workers. The district has limited funding for such labor, restricting the number of men employed each month.
Isiah Deffenbaugh tried to free a cat with its head stuck in a salmon can. He cut several fingers but was unable to release the animal until another man came to aid him. Deffenbaugh, who once farmed, said he had seen calves’ heads wedged in a pail before but never a cat in a can.
Mr and Mrs Paul Doellison and family have returned to Logan after two months at Black Jack Camp in Washington Township so children may enter school Monday. The Hort and Frenier families joined the camp picnic as fall approaches and many families return home from the summer retreat.
Mrs W. Schelde Sr. hosted the Modern Bridge Club on a Friday evening at her home on Main Street. Guests included Mrs W. C. Adair and Mrs Imma Aplin.
Fragmentary report references residents and families in Murray County with garbled names and places. The legible elements mention Mrs Satter of Sew Sretavtle and a local figure possibly connected to a parade or event. Details are too incomplete to determine exact action or outcome.
The Logen Horne Telegraph Company will relocate lines along the proposed Ohio route to conform to new grade requirements. A trench line or two may be altered by the Ohio Public Gas Company to avoid interference with the project.
Logan correspondent reports Mrs. Edward Jaynes requested D Y Mine of the city travel to Shawnee Friday due to the serious illness of her father. She remained there to assist in the care of her parent.
Jr. Price of Mercy Hospital in Co lurabus spent Labor Day here. Jimmie Bilankenship returned from Bay City Michigan where his orchestra spent the summer broadcasting and forming dance music at Wynonna Beach. John Segal of Millersburg visited Mr and Mrs Charles Lemon and Mrs Joan Janea and children of Shawnee. Mr and Mrs Sam Hartman attended the funeral of Lem Nixon aged 80 in Orville. Mr Nixon leaves a widow seven children six grandchildren and forty four great grandchildren plus many relatives. Harley Keesler the local jeweler has been ill and is convalescent.
Aches from excess stomach acid cause indigestion and discomfort. The ad recommends Bisurn'ed Magnesia, sold at Quick's Cut Rate Store or any druggist, as a safe alkaline remedy that neutralizes acid, relieves sourness and gas, and promises a refund if not satisfied after one full package.
Several residents are noted in regional notices including Jame Slatzer of Off Town winning $5 in a Legion event, Pauline Pierce returning home to Buchtel, and Howard Spencer showing improvement after a stroke. Judge Price of New Lexington visited, while multiple families relocate or host guests from Detroit and elsewhere. Oak Forrester ill and Ed Bander moves into the Lemon property.
In Iroquois Tribe led by Paul Jones they beat Mohawk Tribe led by Warren Higgins 2325 to 1275 in a camp contest. Dan Tom topped Merit Badge scoring with 670 points, followed by Ralph Dalton 585 and John Pickens 535 as prizes awarded at Camp Fire Saturday night. Next troop meetings are scheduled at the Scout Cabin and Methodist Church with specific times listed.
More than 400 Scouts attended Camp Rowland during the summer. Plans are now being made for a Court of Honor.
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