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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
2
Representatives of W S Rice from Adams New York, originator of the Rice Method for self treatment of rupture at home, will be at the upcoming event to demonstrate the technique and answer questions.
Public notice advertising a personal free trial of a rupture treatment at Berry Hotel in Athens on Friday September 23 and Rogan Hotel in Wellston on Saturday September 24. The flyer promises a complete, cost free demonstration to end truss wear and restore comfort with hours from 10 am to 7 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm and evenings.
A Meigs County education committee is formed to direct school activities and oversee reforms. The group includes local officials, educators, and community leaders. plans include appointing a superintendent and implementing a state education program amid anticipated funding and scheduling changes.
OCR fragmentary report mentions a robbery case in progress with suspects identified. details describe arrests and sheriffs actions, plus a reference to a state reform institution transfer and ongoing investigations. The text preserves multiple names and places but is heavily garbled.
The readable fragments mention seeds, legal or court references, and scattered names and numbers. Content is garbled with many incomplete words, offering no coherent event or clear entities to anchor a proper summary.
A Galipolis report details the Kana ha steamer making a record run from Qeren City to the Katawte River, carrying coal and passengers. The vessel, commanded by Captain Micom Stance, arrived at Leese with a full load for Comet and Loe wt Cat, drawing attention for its speed and cargo.
Fragmentary report describes a gathering on Second Avenue with several attendees and messages about meals and residents. Names appear garbled but suggest Mrs and Mrs Grete Sketenere along with others. text mentions a weeklong stay and local participation.
An odd local report describes a hunting incident near Derwin involving William Tracy and Hart Stasberry. The men allegedly pursued a squirrel and rooster in a wooded area, with claims of roasting and shared misadventure during a hunting outing.
The report describes Bat who bet hese and is reperted. Treacy ap¢ two compet toms. Charlie Seuer amd Louis Bur ford and others travel toward woods then face danger as compacuoce unfolds. After Gara nees falls a farm house tale protects his brother Dese and later Marries Saver to search for Tracy before returning home.
A funeral was held at Beech Grove Cemetery for Charles Hortee of Detroit. The service drew relatives and noted the decedent’s long life and family ties as pallbearers and mourners gathered.
Rohing waterway notes from Gallipolis detail pilots urging the removal of Lacock’s Bar below Lock 3 on the Ohio River. They warn that Mamicy stocks extension and prolonged engineering delays will leave the river unreliably silted for years, hindering water traffic and raising flood risk.
A Gallipolis dispatch notes Captain Charlies Bigbet received and came to 126 3 tome of cosi per ger for free ports. The fragmentary OCR reflects a civilian report of payments or allowances related to maritime duties.
The fragment mentions the boat Helen Z formerly a Gelio packet steamer owned to Ca sem WEE Se put to work f 'he ac terd Milic. & was states.
In Gallipolis the river shows heavy navigation disruption as several thousand tons of Kenaway River coat and steel pass drift downriver from the Loretta Howard and other steamers. Barge shipments by American Steel Company are prepared while local crews face hazardous conditions and blocking debris.
A fire at 1 East Gallipolis Street last morning destroyed a dwelling owned by Lawrence Buene. The wife and four children were present, unharmed, but the cause remains undetermined. Police and fire officials investigated the scene.
A meeting for forming a fourth Boy Scout troop in the Gallipolis district is planned. Rev. George Sagas will lead the gathering at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Bape Bom Balineg. Scout leaders will discuss leadership and membership to organize the new troop.
Police filed a report from Gallipolis Ohio about an alleged burglar named Eeid 12 Jah facing charges. The record notes the suspect was remanded after a court appearance and mentions Mrs Jem Stae as a local reference. The report includes arrest details and a connection to Gaston County authorities.
Reconstruction plans for the C. H. E. Cottage include terraces and new features. Work is set to begin within days, with completion anticipated in about eight weeks. costs and contractor details are noted, and preparations for ongoing improvements are described.
A murder trial date was set for October 17 following a court hearing. The defense argued for a change of venue while the prosecution maintained the case details and timeline.
Readable fragments describe a local event, with names and places unclear. The excerpt hints at a meeting or notice involving individuals linked to a community organization, but specifics are obscured.
Reported poor weather hurts attendance at the Gallipolis county fair events and horse shows. The Goalie Cedar team played in a key game while organizers planned more contests through Tuesday with spectators lingering for final races and exhibitions.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a teacher, a student named Gomer Cie, and a local clash over a school event or policy. Mentions of a district, a station, and a bed permit are unclear, with key names and places obscured. The readable fragment suggests a dispute or decision in a school district affecting a teacher and students.
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