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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1932
Page
2
Petition to merge Meigs County courts was struck down by the court after a lengthy hearing. The decision cites lack of proper authority and procedural deficiencies, with officials noting further action must follow statute and election timelines.
OCR garble suggests a legal or court matter with references to a judge or official, locations, dates, and a fine. The readable fragments indicate investigations or proceedings around a meeting or event and possible punishment or settlement.
fragmented text references a property case and meetings involving Bert Lee and various locations. mentions Josephnne Pewess property and a sugar camp. unclear dates or authorities. text is largely garbled with missing words and uncertain names.
A Gallipolis resident is reported missing while seeking work. Search efforts described as ongoing with local authorities and community involvement, with details about the missing person and circumstances surrounding their absence.
A Mason County man received a prison term of five years for a crime involving a serious injury. The court session was conducted in September with jurors present. The defendant faced additional charges and a separate case arising from a separate incident was noted in court records. Local officials reported the sentencing followed testimony and evidence presented by the prosecution.
Sep 12 Meigs County men Price and Buies visit E G Wenner to obtain or renew licenses for auto work. The article notes the aging burden and mentions Price’s prior ties to Ben Price and his license pursuit.
Sep 22 notes list Elmer Lagan and Lacy G Boprees among local farmers and security officials. The Midilspuet school section credits students Mig Schon and others for continued work and recognition in a midseason academic terms.
Miss Marjorie Wright spends the summer with her aunt Mrs Damm at Foster Memorial Home. Mrs Duns sold property to Mr and Mrs Beery Davie and plans to depart tomorrow. Miss Wright remains at Middleport for summer. Mr and Mrs L D McMaster left for New York to resume studies.
In a terse regional note, Mazier aims to dismantle its main office and relocate operations. The item details secretive party discussions and a timetable for the move, with observers noting possible shifts in leadership and venue.
Fragmentary text describes street layouts and public works with unclear dates and locations. The garbled lines mention roads, projects and events but lack coherent names or outcomes for a concise report.
Fragmentary report describes an injury from a fall at a location named Eis Bere Bere near Gallipoli. References to Premier Oni Valier Benk and a sequence of events suggest a public or political context but details are unclear.
A Saturday political event drew about two dozen attendees as speakers including T J. Bike Cleveland and Cheries MW Lagan. HE K McLoughlin campaigns in Portsmouth for a senate seat while party members discuss central committee roles and party leadership.
Fire on Eastern Avenue damaged a residence of C. Casenl and damaged the Gallipolis Coffee Shoppe. The blaze, likely from a defective site, damaged a gate and nearby structures while occupants escaped. A separate report notes a divorce granted to V V Crump and alimony awarded for two children.
The Fal Festival Committee will meet today at 8 o'clock in the offices of the Southern Ohio Electric Company to arrange the sixth annual Gallipolis Fall Festival on October 4 and 9 for the Ohio River Regatta.
Mrs Neal celebrated her birthday with a small dinner party at the old French home in Gallipolis on Saturday night. Guests included Mrs A D Summers, aged 97, among others in attendance at the intimate gathering.
Real estate transfers filed in Gallipolis during the past week include Calvin Temple to Amanda Yeaple for 124 acres in Guyan Town, and Robert M. Jones to Nellie Mae Cliftten for one acre in the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a staged stunt and treat events. Mentions figures like Gelinom and Sora Setersas and references cancer area treatments. Partial phrases suggest vendor and crowd actions with dates or times not clear.
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