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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

3

News Notes from Hauncey Millfield and The Plains

Hauncey Millfield and The Plains residents report injuries from mine and car incidents. Petitt, a Sun Beeck Mine No 6 motorman, mashed finger after car impact. Hartman, hospitalised in Columbus for weeks, shows limited mobility. Easter visits and family gatherings occur across Dover Township and surrounding towns with attendances from Athens Nelsonville and Green Run. Fred Hashman narrowly escaped injury in a car collision near the Stanley Howard home. his vehicle was damaged.

Russell Sunbeeck Mine No Hartman Frances Hospital P. C. Hill Millfield John Daft Daft Dover Township Baltimore Ralph Channel H. Lil Akron Keirns A. H. Boudinot W. P. Bound New Lexington Lola Boudinot M. Boudinot Creek Willard Athens R Pyle Nelsonville Homer Tracy Ivan Matheny Relheve Christian H. W. North Broadwell

Trimble Grange Meeting Set With Music Gardens Planned

Ellfield Briefs report a Trimble Grange regular meeting at the Grange in Trimble Saturday night with music and garden planting planned. Residents note farmers Owing nd Mrs Orley Vore and I returned to their home after a four day Cadiz visit with Elmer Patterson and Mrs Ifier in Glouster Tuesday.

Egular Meeting Trimble Grange Orley Vore Cadiz Elmer Patterson Ifier Glouster

Easter Visit Notes From Chauncey And Surrounding Towns

Postmaster Clarence E. McCafferty and family visited Chauncey relatives over Easter, while others visited Columbus London and Point Pleasant. Ernest Vore of Morristown spent Easter with Jerseyville kin. George Adkins and Dannie Adkins joined Hanning near Fisher. Mary Buckley of Lancaster stayed with her father Thomas Buckley in Chauncey. A cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church is set for tonight at the Bowen home in Bailey Run.

Chauncey Clarence E. McCafferty Morristown Jerseyville Thomas McGrady Sugar Grove Charlie Clarey George Dannie Adkins Millfield H. Hanning Fisher Mary Buckley Lancaster Thomas Buckley Lawrence Bowen Bailey Run

Chauncey Joseph Ford In Stroke Hospitalized

Chauncey Joseph Ford, long time resident, suffered a stroke Tuesday night at the home of his son in law and daughter Floyd Stanley on Converse Street. He is reported in serious condition.

Chauncey Joseph Ford Floyd Stanley Converse Street

Logan Easter Dinner Honors Pioneer Logan Resident

Chauncey residents Mrs Elizabeth Knode and Miss Helen Howard visited Logan on Sunday afternoon for an Easter dinner at Mrs Lydia Westenhaver home. Westenhaver Logan born 92 enjoyed by her five daughters and relatives including Mrs Lucy Murphy of Athens and Mrs Clara Campbell Mrs Ella Keynes Mrs A C Steinman and Miss Emma Westenhaver.

Chauncey Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Logan Lydia Westenhaver Knode Miss Howard Emma Westenhaver Westenhaver Peter Howard

Baptism Tonight At Trimble Church Of Christ

The Trimble Church of Christ hosts baptisms tonight after Fred I Gardner delivers the chart sermon The Shadow And The Substance The choir performs Only a Shadow Between and a duet by Misses Betty Johnson and Lucy McCune Services move to seven o clock tomorrow due to a high school program at eight o clock

Trimble Trimble Church of Christ Fred I. Gardner Betty Johnson Lucy McCune

Easter Weekend Notices From The Plains

The Plains News reports Mr. and Mrs. Herman Humphrey spent Easter Sunday in Logan with friends. Rev. R. P. Fitch, recently released from a Cincinnati hospital, attended church services. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and others visited Athens church. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Patrick and two daughters from Columbus spent Easter with Mrs. Patrick’s parents, the Coleys. D. F. Pullen visited Columbus Saturday.

the Plains Herman Humphrey Logan R. P. Fitch Cincinnati Stewart George Bean John Lopez Athens Curtis Patrick Columbus Patrick George Coley D. F. Pullen

What Other Women Say Love Song Advice From Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields, writer of I Cant Give You Anything But Love, notes women seek fresh phrasing for romance. She explains men with few words can still express love through simple, soulful songs that linger.

Dorothy Fields

Easter Services At Millfield Church Of Christ

Easter services were presented at Millfield Church of Christ directed by Mrs. F. E. Boudinot with Mrs. John Sharrick at the piano. Recitations were offered by Ruth Ann Howard Donna Blower Ada Wilson and others, followed by two pantomimes. Music was provided by Mozelle Hazel LaHugh and the church choir. A vocal solo and piano duet complemented the program announced by John Sharrick.

Millfield Millfield Church of Christ F. E. Boudinot Bible School John Sharrick Ruth Ann Howard Donna Blower Ada Wilson Wavalene Wilson Jean Russell Henrietta Heffkin Donna Lou Sisson Wilma Border Virgil Wilson Ruth Dean Erwin Stauffer Fred Russell Mozelle Hazel LaHugh Minnie Mackie Betty Heffkin Lorena Mae Sisson Boudinot

Millfield Man Held Over Fine Demand After Intoxication Guilty

A. Martin of Millfield was jailed in Chauncey county jail this week for defaulting on a $5 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Magistrate John Ley imposed the penalty. arrest was by Dover Township Constable Floyd Karns in Chauncey.

Millfield C. A. Martin John Ley Chauncey Dover Township Floyd Karns

Local visitors fill weekend in The Plains area

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Kail visited their parents at Cheshire and Gallipolis on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Humphrey and her son from Athens called at the Kail home over the weekend. Earl Linton of Stewart spent several days with John Lohse at Armitage last week.

the Plains W. O. Kail Cheshire Gallipolis Minnie Humphrey Athens Earl Linton Stewart John Lohse Armitage

Logan Scout Executive Proctor to Lead City Ceremony

Logan High School Auditorium hosts a court of honor at 7:30 p.m. Monday with new Scout Executive Proctor aiding ceremonies. He replaces T. G. Allen, reassigned to a new district. Awards and merit badges will be presented and each troop will unveil its Circus stunt for Columbus next month. Rev. B. C. Peters will speak.

Logan Logan High School Proctor T. G. Allen Allen Columbus B. C. Peters

Coolville Residents Share Easter Week Social Roundup

Coolville reports a busy Easter week with visits from and to relatives across Ohio and West Virginia. Notable gatherings include Prof. and Mrs. Penrose hosting in-laws, Ralph Calaway’s operation update, and Charles Ford in critical condition after a stroke. Easter picnics, church activities, and local visits thread through accounts of families in Coolville and nearby towns, plus travel notes from James Merediths’ California trip.

A. Z. Penrose D. W. Brill Sharpsburg W. A. Peebles Chesterhill O. C. Wam Bethel Ridge Collins Newbury Wendell Clark Ireland Zelda Hawk Dutch Ridge Harold McBride Baby Athens Mabel Calaway Ralph Calaway Parkersburg Ira Burnfield Steubenville J. E. Daugherty Burnfield Hubert Swartz Alfred Marcella Davis Roy Runion R. J. Runion M. E Rowena Sprout Clara Watkins Blanche Price Rose Price G. O. Shanks Eva J. Gibbs Hockingport Road Ed Powell Nelsonville W. O. Stout Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Anderson Bentz George Caylor Delaware Ella LaGoulion Wayne Conklin A. L. Conklin Florida Charlotte N. C Columbia Augusta Atlanta Stone Mountain Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Knoxville James Meredith California Coolville

Auterson Funeral Guests and Local Updates

Distanced attendees at the Auterson funeral include Mr and Mrs James Russell Mr and Mrs Pearl Murray Columbus Geo Bateman and Mr Fleming Nelsonville Ray and Margaret McKnight Granville Mrs Kieffer Gauley Bridge Mabel Darren and Hattie Yates Charleston Junior Marion returns from wintering in Winton William Autherson home remodeling Wilbur Pierce in charge Olan Rife Bailey Teun occupy Matt Smith property Born Tuesday to Bob Haning and wife a daughter Mrs Roy Pierce seriously ill Harry Lang family of Pt Pleasant visited Sunday John Haning and father in Coonville Sunday

Auterson James Russell Pearl Murray Columbus Geo. Bateman Fleming Nelsonville Ray Margaret McKnight Granville Kieffer Gauley Bridge Mabel Darren Hattie Yates Charleston Junior Marion Winton William Autherson Wilbur Pierce Olan Rife Bailey Teun Matt Smith Bob Haning Roy Pierce

Clarice Albert Marries Gearold Bittner in New Town

Mr and Mrs Albert announce the marriage of their daughter Clarice to Gearold Bittner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bittner New Town. Miss Gaynell Canter returns home from Columbus escorted by Mr and Mrs Dan Nunly and Hobart Nunly.

New Pittsburgh Albert Clarice Gearold Bittner Harry Bittner New Town Gaynell Canter Columbus Dan Nunly Hobart Nunly John Loper Plaina Jimmy Loper Beaumont Isaac Loper Charley Canter Clarence O'Neil

Zeigler talks on High Spots in Nature Observation at Athens

C. W. Zeigler spoke Tuesday afternoon before the Natural Science Society in Athens on high spots in nature observation and was later invited to address the Boy Scouts at the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Logan Athens C. W. Zeigler Natural Science Society Boy Scouts Methodist Episcopal Church

Wolfe Is President Logan County Corn-Hog Group Elected

Directors of the Hocking County Corn Hog Control Association elected officers at the Extension Service office Tuesday Forest Wolfe of Laurelville was named president Charles J Wright vice president Samuel Blum secretary and Paul Shaw treasurer.

Pomona Grange Meet Set At Hall April 11

Pomona Grange plans a meeting at the hall of Hocking Grenz on April 11 with a program being arranged. The event invites members and neighbors to attend the local gathering at the community hall.

Pomona LOGAN Pomona Grange

Woman Injured Eye By Falling Carpet Strike

Mrs. Joe Farbearn is reported suffering an eye injury after being struck by a falling carpet during work last week. The attending physician says a nerve was injured.

Tack Logan Joe Farbearn Nhmi

Bell 18 Candidate Logan

Robert Bell Jr of Murray City is reported to have filed the necessary papers to enter the Democratic treasurer race. The development signals another prospective candidate for the post in the party slate.

Bell Logan Robert Bell Murray City

Easter Program and Hunts Highlight Sharpsburg event

At Mt Hermon Easter Sunday ten dozen colored eggs were hidden for an egg hunt. An evening program directed by Polly anna Armstrong drew a large audience with Vera Strode overseeing music and Reverend Long singing an Easter hymn. Notable performances included Carl and Del bert Beard and a feature Easter song by Bobby and Betty Lou Quinn. The article also notes a postponed funeral due to high water and lists numerous attendees from nearby towns.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Pollyanna Armstrong Vera Strode Reverend Long Carl and Delbert Beard Little Bobby Betty Lou Quinn Charles Elliott Eva M. Quick Detroit Will T. Elliott East Fultenham Clifford Straight New Lexington Will Bell Barlow Letha Ladd Watson Ladd Cutler J. E. Humphrey Coolville Effie Elliiott Zanesville Lloyd Chalfant Lima Frank Elliott

Happy Seven Girls Meet at Hebbardsville Home

The Happy Seven Girls Club gathered at Dorothy Erwin's home in Hebbardsville on Thursday evening for sewing, games, and music with refreshments served. Members present included Betty Hudnell Helen Dowler Annabell Webb Marie Webb Margaret Carsey Mary King Dorothy Erwin and Irene McPherson. The next meeting is set for April 12 at the Webb home.

Hebbardsville Happy Seven Girls Dorothy Erwin Betty Hudnell Helen Dowler Annabell Marie Webb Margaret Carsey Mary King Irene McPherson Webb Olan Collins T. J. Collins Vinton County Ward Pauley Arthur Reeder Columbus Martha Blackwood The Alex

Church to host serves and chicken supper Friday night

Ander Presbyterian Church will serve a fish and chicken supper at the church on Friday evening April 13. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk and children visited Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hawk at Stewart Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis and children from Albany spent Easter with H. H. Carsey.

Ander Presbyterian Church Harry Hawk G. H. Hawk Stewart Harry Davis Albany H. H. Carsey

Local Folk Visitings Highlight Weekend in Hebbardsville

Hebbardsville residents and neighbors shared a weekend pattern of visits and greetings. Orville King and spouse traveled to Mansfield. G E Bryan and family from Murray City spent Sunday with Elza McPherson. Betty Hudnell joined Audrey Buckley in Mineral, and Audra Morris and Athens kin visited D A Morris’s parents. Helen Dowler visited Athens to see her great grandmother Nancy South. Frank Murphy and son from Chillicothe stayed with Harry Hawk. Ermel Chesser and daughter visited grandparents William and Miss McPherson in Vinton County. Clyde McVay of Athens and Eldon Bolen hosted Sunday guests Clyde Oxley and Labcile Crouch of Charleston. Howard Dowler moved to Belington, West Virginia. Margaret Reno visited parents Roleland and McPherson in Pleasant Valley. Charles Salser is ill.

Orville King Mansfield G. E. Bryan Murray City Elza McPherson Betty Hudnell Audrey Buckley Mineral Audra Morris Athens D. A. Morris Helen Dowler Nancy South Frank Murphy Chillicothe Harry Hawk Ermel Chesser William McPherson Vinton County Clyde McVay Eldon Bolen Clyde Oxley Labcile Crouch Charleston R. H. King Howard Dowler Belington W. Va Margaret Reno Roleland McPherson Pleasant Valley Charles Salser

Logan Civil Service Plans Test for Rest Room Matron

The Logan Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for rest room matron at City Hall Monday at 10 AM to determine eligibility. Mrs. Grant Hysell has filled the post provisionally since Miss Frances Toole died earlier this year, under Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald.

Logan Logan Civil Service Commission City Hall Grant Hysell Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Frances Toole

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Hauncey Illfield News Petitt Ellfield Briefs F. E. Boudino R Hocking County the Plains News Isle Dr. Aimes Boys’ Athletic Union Paris Childrell the Plains Notes Logan Boy Scouts Los Angeles Oklahoma Ralph Thomas Portsmouth Thomas John Staten Leona Wharff Helen Margaret Martha Jean Brown Lillian Flinn Wharff Troy Grange Clara Scott Florence Fleming Belpre Alfred Rogers Hoover Park Sam Marshall Farm Floyd Bolinger Frank Clark Patty Sue Holmes Frank Taylor Bessie Taylor George Greene Marietta Marion Bond Bond Bradbury Harry Lang Pt. Pleasant John Haning Coonville New Pittsburgh News Zeigler Plan Civil Service Wong Chia
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