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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1930

Page

9

Millfield Notes Span Church Events and Local News

Millfield community notes cover Friendship Class activity at the Church of Christ Chauncey with visiting members and refreshments. A freak double shelled egg from Mrs H B McDaniel weighs seven ounces. Epworth League events at M E Church include music readings and Sunday School social. Birthday celebrations for Billy Smith and Louis Tracy with games and a 28 candle cake. A broad list of local residents attending events and visiting relatives, plus injuries, travels, and railroad workers residing in shanty cars near Sunday Creek No 119 Mine.

Millfield Flee Boudinot Young People's Bible Close Church of Christ Friendship Rhode Island Epworth League M. E Jacksonville Trimble Mabel Smith Billy Smith Louis Tracy Misses Dearthy Gillespie Lola Devore Marietta Chadwell Madeline Border Clara Misner Hazel Willis Serene Dean Mary Virgil Willis Alex Almashy Charles Simpson John Rankin Ralph Dean Orris Chadwell Ernest Howard Woodrow Simpson Pearl Misner Gerald McDaniel Clarence Tracy Bert Martha Sayers J. R. Wade P. Pp. Hill J. D. Hill Dicky Columbus H. B. McDaniel Henry Heffkin L. B. McDaniel Johen Rankin Guy McDaniel Chauncey Murray City

Railroad Crossing Hazard at Sanders Cog Approach

Caution urged at the Sanders Cog railroad crossing due to limited view from the north and hills blocking oncoming trains. Drivers are advised to slow and stop if necessary to ensure safe passage.

Landmark flour mill suffers multi thousand dollar loss

A historic flour mill long a local landmark sustained damage with an estimated loss ranging from 11 000 to 16 000 dollars. Authorities described the blaze as extensive and under investigation.

Chauncey Hosts Preliminary Athens County Oratorical Contest

Chauncey hosts preliminaries for the Athens County Oratorical and Music Contest with May 2 and May 9 dates. Luvcinda Lands wins voice, Dean Hamilton second, Lena Gould third. Pauline Neck leads in orations. Mary er wins original poems. Mary Lee Savage tops humorous production. Judges include Mrs. Margaret Benedict and Mrs. Anzella Woods Sharp.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Athens County Chauncey Schools Luv Cinda Lands Dean Hamilton Lena Gould Margaret Benedict Girls’ Glee Club Ohio University Pauline Neck Esther Clarey Maryer Pauline Nye Mary Lee Savage Anzella Woods Sharp Bens

Friendship Bible Class Change at Chauncey Church

April 9 notice says the People's Bible Class will end the Friendship Bible Class on Thursday evening April 18 at Chauncey Church of Christ instead of the previously announced Friday April 16.

Auncey People’s Bible Class da Church of Christ Chauncey Church of Christ

Birthday Social to Honor Degree of Poca at Millfield

In Uncey on April 9 the Mazon No. 93 unit of the Degree of Pocah Millfield will hold a birthday social after Thursday evening session. A birthday cake will be served.

UNCEY

Party Honors Millfield Youths Billie Smith Lewis Tracy

A Millfield surprise birthday party for Billie Smith and Lewis Tracy drew 20 guests at Mrs. Mabel Smith home. The group enjoyed games music and dancing with refreshments served as part of the merriment.

Billie Smith Lewis Tracy Chauncey Mabel Smith Millfield

Millfield Family Visits Across Green Run and Taylor Ridge

Scott reports multiple Millfield families visiting relatives this weekend. Emmett Olbers and family spent Sunday in Taylor Ridge with Fred and Martha Olbers. Wayne Snyder and Ruth joined Greens Run visit with Martha Snyder. Leonard Simpson hosted Arthur Antle and Bertha Rieck from Columbus and plans a Capital City visit. James Bulloch and Sidney Simpson, Columbus and Millfield, shared a weekend with Mrs Bulloch’s mother and Mrs Simpson and Mrs Elizabeth Jones in Millfield.

Emmett Olbers Billie Emmett Millfield Taylor Ridge Fred Olbers Wayne Snyder Ruth Greens Run Martha Sny Leonard Simpson Arthur Antle Columbus Antle Bertha Rieck James Bulloch

Morristown hosts foreign missionary service by Glenns

The Rev. Glenn and Mrs. Glenn from Bedford Indiana with an Egyptian girl will speak at the Independent Holiness Church in Morristown on Wednesday night. The couple are returned missionaries who spent years in Egypt. Mrs. Glenn is blind.

Chauncey Glenn Bedford Ind Independent Holiness Church Morristown Egypt

Charleston Visitors and Parkersburg Trip Highlight Local Notes

Mrs J L Ferguson and daughter Kathleen of Charleston W V were guests of Mr and Mrs F M McHarg and Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg. Wendell Moore and Clel Thorne spent last Saturday in Parkersburg W V. Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr spent Sunday in Nelsonville at the home of Mrs Liggle Barber.

J. L. Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va F. M. McHarg Russell McHarg Wendell Moore Clel Thorne Parkersburg George Gabriel, Jr Nelsonville

Olumbus Men Fined On Drunk Charges

George and Albert Bolker of Olumbus were fined for intoxication after being arrested near Burr Oak. They appeared before Mayor Penman and paid fines with no costs, claiming they represented the Columbus newspaper and were studying the territory with Shem.

Olumbus Louster George Albert Bolker Burr Oak George Love

Resumes Duties Blower Returns From Hospital At Columbus

Miss Flower, who had been in Columbus for eye trouble, returns home and resumes teaching in the Palmer School fourth grade. Wahnet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ear Williams, of this city, is ill at friends’ home in Portsmouth after visiting for ten days. Mr Williams left Portsmouth to deny Mrs Williams and her daughter to their home in this city. the girl remains ill for about ten days longer.

Harry Granner Columbus Ralph Brown Pontiac Mich Clarence Brown Frank McDaniel H. ©. McDaniel Clyde Crabtree Hreandwell William Russell Herman North William Cole Athens Democrat Central Dell Jackson Chauncey Nilajean Bonnie Joe Albany Margaret Riley Truetown Grange Trimble P. BD. Hill Hazel Wilson Miss Wilson Frank Wilson Canaanville Norval James Grant Hospital New York Central Railroad Sunday Creek No. 119 Uster Wahnet Johnstown Glouster Gerald King Mr. King I'red King

OUSTER April 9 seventh graders test in hall event

Students in the seventh grade of the high school took a test furnished by the State Education Department. A daughters of Union Civil War group planned a meeting at Odd Fellow Hall with lunch served.

Athens County Commissioners Hear Road Aid Requests

Athens County Board of Commissioners met to review requests from various groups seeking county aid for road building. Several applicants appeared to present their cases but no action was taken at this revision meeting.

Athens County Board Bilding

Hollister High to Present In Old Louisiana Operetta

An operetta titled In Old Louisiana will be presented by Hollister High School on Thursday night in the High School Auditorium starting at 8 15. The plot unfolds in the South and the choruses feature attractive costumes lively music and graceful dances.

Glouster Old Louisana Hollister High School

Haasmann's Gas Tablets Promise Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Haasmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach gas and pressure. It claims relief from feelings of emptiness, nervousness, heart palpitations, drowsiness, and cold limbs, with a promise of easier breathing and normal activity after use, available in a yellow package for $1 at stores.

Haasmann Finner Ragimann

Rescue plans upset by Mexican officials

A small expedition aimed at aiding Apache Indians was halted after Mexican authorities asked the United States to withhold permits. The venture, led by Francisco Ninkers and a band of adventurers, planned to begin from Agua Prieta barracks on May 7 but was stopped amid diplomatic protest.

Sinal Francisco Ninkers Agua Prieca

Fraternity Family Adds Cat and Six Kittens

Russell Unkrich of Ohio University finds a stray cat and four newborn kittens in his car after a practice session. He brings the mother and litter to his fraternity basement where a sixth kitten appears, and members expect Unkrich to handle the brood.

Stama Fi Fraternity Russell Unkrich Ohio University Unon Athena Uieh Beheel Kakrich Unkrich

Klutch Cushions Comfort with Snug Plate Hold

Klutch offers a comfort cushion that holds the plate firmly to prevent rocking or chafing. The ad touts easy speaking and a happy tomorrow with Klutch at 80 cents for three months of comfort, available at all drug stores.

Noon Organ Recital by OU Students in Athens Church

Ohio University students Paul Sayfor and Joseph Dando presented a noon organ recital at Athens Presbyterian Church titled At Evening. Sayfor opened with Kinder and Large pieces and Dando sang Hear, Israel. The program featured McDowell To Wild Rose and Processional March by Gurimant. both students study under Prof. Clarence C. Robinson Sayfor is a pupil of Prof. Allen Kresge.

Paul Sayfor Joseph Dando Ohio University Athens Allen Kresge Clarence C Rob- Mnsay

Portsmouth Sun Suspended After Acquisition Merger

Portsmouth was without a morning paper today due to the suspension of The Portsmouth Sun, recently acquired by Brush Moore Newspapers Inc and merged with the Portsmouth Times.

Portsmouth U.P Portsmouth Sun Brush. Moore Newspapers, Inc Portsmouth Tinea

Old Mill Destroyed in West Jefferson Fire

A fire yesterday leveled an old mill in West Jefferson. Fire crews reported extensive damage and investigated the blaze for potential causes. No injuries were listed in initial city notes.

Sal West Jefferson

Mystery Bomb Shakes Knickerbocker Storage Area

An explosion rocked the Knickerbocker Storage site near St. John’s Hospital in Cleveland early today. UK Patienta residents awakened as the hospital trembled from the blast and officials started investigations.

Cleveland St. John’s Hospital Knickerbocker Storage Company

Bisulate d Magnesia tablets relieve indigestion fast

When stomach acidity causes pain gas or nausea the article promotes Bisulate d Magnesia tablets or powders as safe instant relief. It claims quick neutralization of acids and restored digestion with a general guarantee of daily use.

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