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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1929

Page

5

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Conant Chauncey

Benjamin F. Conant of Chauncey died prior to April 15. Funeral services were held at Kane Methodist Church with Rev. J. W. Chappel officiating. Burial at Green Lawn. Survived by wife Aurilla, two sons Carl and David, two daughters Mable Saffold and Mae Calentine, one sister and seven brothers.

Chauncey Benjamin F. Conant Kane Methodist Church J. W. Chappel Church of God Conant Pearl Henry Charles Ogg Charles Bradfield, Jr Frank Millington Stout Greenlawn Aurilla Conant Carl C David Conant Mable Saffel Mae Calentine

Woman Missing in Chauncey Found Safe in Trimble

Sunday morning Chauncey residents feared a woman from the County Home had drowned after tracks led to Sunday Creek. She was later seen boarding a Chauncey bus and found visiting friends in Trimble. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Conrad’s son in Chauncey, weighing 9½ pounds. Helena Keck, nurse from Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, visiting Chauncey parents on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Sunday Creek Chaun Cey Trimble Carl Conrad Keck Helena Keck Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati George Keck Ellis Avenue J. E. Kelley Columbus W. A. Carpenter Elmwod Place

Girls Club installs Kappa chapter at local church

Kalat Kagathia Club a Christian Church girls organization installed Kappa chapter of Kappa Beta National Saturday at a Christian Church with Miss Grace Goslin national president presiding. Twenty one girls pledged at 3 pm and a formal dinner followed at Hill Crest Inn with attendees including Miss Goslin sponsor Miss Catherine Beford and several advisors.

M. E. Chatley Audrey Jacobs Kappa Chapter Loretta Cooper Pauline Fierce Doris Giesecke Edna Pattan Radius Laura Culler

Jesus Met Temptations and Humanity in Spiritual Talk

Dr. A Y Wilcox, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, told his congregation that Jesus shared human temptations and labor, yet remained without sin. He argued Jesus blended human and divine nature and that his life proves his divine sonship.

Jesus Wilcox A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church God Christ Plato Son of

Eighth Grade Pupils Take State Exams Across Three Towns

State examinations for eighth grade pupils were held today in Athens County high schools and in Kimberly and Mechanicsburg. Tests began at nine o'clock with classes dismissed for the examinations to provide data for comparing district achievements.

Athens County Kimberly Mechanicsburg

New Lexington Road To Be Improved Across Two Miles

The Kiwanis Club and county officials announce state funding of 75000 for two miles of road from New Lexington to Shawnee. Work begins this summer, removing the sole bad stretch between the city and the south.

New Lexington Kiwanis Club RM. N. Wade Shawnee

Eczema Vanishes With Safe Zemo Treatment

Zemo promises rapid relief from eczema itching and rashes. The antiseptic liquid claims to clear skin quickly, remove dandruff, and soothe stubborn cases. Odorless and invisible, available at druggists for 35c 60c or 1.00.

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Chauncey residents attended services in Glouster to hear Rev. J A Goddard now based in Washington DC, a former Chauncey pastor. Local ties included Earl Johnston visiting Columbus relatives and W R Smittle and G B Courtney hosting Chauncey friends. Everett Anderson and James Smith from Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey.

George Williamson Jo Ann Willamson Charles Bradfield, Sr Chauncey Glouster J. A. Goddard Church of Christ Goddard Washington D. H Earl Johnston Columbus W. R. Smittle New Concord Ohio G. B. Courtney Warren B. Koons

Chauncey Guests Recall Past Methodist Ties

The Rev. and Mrs. V. Ahlbrand visited Saturday with Jasper A. Drake and daughters Mrs. Seffell of Bucyrus and Mrs. Allison Drake of Sharonville. Drake, once a Chauncey resident, is selling his Chauncey furniture and home while living with his daughter in Bucyrus.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Jasper A. Drake E. L. Seffell Bucyrus Allison Drake Sharonville Drake Ahlbrand Seffell

Ahlbrand speaks at Jacksonville Sunday School

Chauncey Ahlbrand attended Sunday School at the M. E. Church in Jacksonville on Sunday. The Rev. Ahlbrand addressed the congregation on the importance of bringing the Bible into the lives of children.

Chauncey Vv. Ahlbrand

Harold Whaley and Uncle Injured in Sugar Creek Crash

Harold Whaley of Athens drove a car into another on Sugar Creek Road about 11 p m Saturday. Whaley and his uncle T S Yock were hospitalized with cuts and bruises but no broken bones and were reported resting well. The wrecked car was towed to Millfield and the other vehicle damage was about 25 dollars.

Harold Whaley Athens Sugar Creek T. S. Yock Whaley Sheltering Arms Hospital Millfield

Frank Thomas seeks court explanation of strange will

Frank Thomas petitions Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking instructions on the administration of the estate of George Brown, named executor after Brown’s death January 13. The will imposes eight clauses detailing grave marker, spousal rights, trust funds, and ongoing provisions to God's Bible School and Revivalist and other parties.

Frank Thomas Court

New French Process Creates Mello Glo Face Powder

Women are startled by a new French process that gives Mello Glo Face Powder exceptional smoothness and long wear. The powder is described as pure with tested color, preventing pasty or flaky skin and avoiding pore clogging. It is marketed by The D. Zenn Co.

E— M. Glo D. Zenn Co

Science Club Meeting at Ohio University Highlights Biology Talk

The Science Club of Ohio University met in Science Hall on Saturday night with Dr and Mrs W F Mercer hosting. Prof Carl Frey from Biology spoke on Johnes Disease in Cattle, Prof Neil Thomas discussed The Vehicular Tunnel Under the Hudson River, while A B Olbratowski presented current topics. Guest Dr and Mrs R B Rowles from New Matamoras attended.

Science Club Ohio University W. F. Mercer Science Hall Carl Frey Johne Neil Thomas Department of Civil Engineering Hudson River New York New Jersey A. 8. Olbratowski R. B. Rowles New Matamoras

Impeachment trial cross examination of Judge Hearny today

Sacramento April 15 Lorraine Wiseman Sell aff testified about helping frame the alibi for Aimee Semple McPhersons disappearance. The witness faced a bitter cross examination in the impeachment trial of Judge Carlos Heardy.

Sacramento Cal U.P Lorraine Wiseman Sellaff Aimee Semple McPherson Carlos 8 Heardy

Brown will and trust provisions for Ethel King and church

The will directs monthly clothing support for Ethel King after age 14 not to exceed 50 yearly. A $500 vault fund funds upkeep of Wilson Chapel Cemetery lot, with income to Mrs. Brown. a second $500 trust pays Mrs. Brown’s interest then to the cemetery association or its fence. On Mrs. Brown’s death or marriage, executor sells remaining estate to fund further income to Ethel King for life, then to the General Conference of United Brethren Ohio or God’s Bible School. Frank Thomas named sole executor.

Ethel King Jesse King Mr. Brown Wilson Chapel Mrs. Brown General Conference of United Brethren Church of Ohio God's Bible School Frank Thomas

Athens County Cleared of Weeds at 105 Miles

Athens County has 105 miles to be cleared of weeds grass and underbrush at an estimated cost of 4809. Bids are called in by April 26 with plans to spend 150 000 to 200 000 on state highways. The effort includes resurfacing hundreds of miles of state and county highways in the current administration.

Athens County Columbia Robert No Wald

News Correspondent Shot by Chinese Troops in Ichang

John Marshall United Press special correspondent at Ichang and three British sailors aboard the H M S Tern were wounded when Chinese troops fired on the ship two days earlier. The firing occurred as troops questioned the vessel’s nationality amid the Chinese uprising. the ship was struck in about 40 places.

Shanghat China John Marshall United Press Ichang Tern Marshall

Averill Says He Missed Only Two Games in Two Years

Cleveland rookie outfielder Earl Averill claims he missed just two games in two seasons in the Pacific Coast League.

Earl Averill Cleveland

Rebels Trapped as Federals Close In Near Sonora

Reports from Nogales say General Favete leads a Rebel army trapped by two Federal forces in northern Sinaloa after a union with ex-Manzo revolutionaries, following a victory claimed near San Blas.

Nogales Sonora U.P Fa °Pete Sinaloa Topete San Blas Manzo Afi United States

A J Archer 79 Dies After Long Illness at Racine

A J Archer age 79 died in Racine after about a year of illness due to old age complications. Funeral services are slated for 2 PM Tuesday at Carmel Church near Racine. He leaves eight children and is survived by Mr and Mrs Guy Archer and family residing at 9 Stewart Street.

Guy Archer Stewart Street Racine Mr. Archer A. J. Archer Carmel Church Reeine

Adlerika Ad Claims To Relieve Gas And Waste

An advertisement extols Adlerika as a stomach and bowel relief product. It claims rapid gas relief and removal of old waste matter, citing testimonials and urging readers to buy at Gibson's Pharmacy Coolville Nelsonville and Taylor's Drug Hickman.

Glenn Butler Adlerika Gibson's Coolville Taylor's Drug Nelsonville Hickman’ H Macy

Don’t Get Up Nights From Bladder Problems

An advertisement for PALNO claims to relieve frequent night urination and bladder pains. It promises quick results with an 80 use box and offers a mail order deal from a Michigan address, with payment required.

Jonas Es Creek

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