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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
5
In Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ a second funeral within a week for the Russell family was held. Dorothy Elizabeth Russell, 10, died of heart trouble, after Marjorie Hileen, 4, succumbed to pneumonia. Rev G B Courtney led the services with Chauncey singers. both girls were buried in Nye Cemetery.
Chauncey on April 15 reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering Tuesday at the home of Mrs Guy Brookins on Converse Street with Mrs Elizabeth Knode in charge. Women taking part in the program.
A reader from Ridgewood New Jersey credits Kellogg s All Bran with relief from chronic constipation after years of various laxatives. The letter explains how bulk vitamin B and iron in All Bran aid digestion and suggests two tablespoonfuls daily, with doctor advice if not relieved.
The report lists Mrs. John Shafer Mrs. Rankin Mrs. Nye Mrs. Helen Howard and Mrs. Sam Tippett along with Mrs. Sam Starkey. Nelsonville, president of the county union, was present and addressed the meeting.
Chauncey residents begin a city clean-up from April 15 to April 30. Mayor Hines urges cooperation and directs all refuse be collected from premises and vacant lots and moved to the dumping grounds near Bailey Run switch north of Chauncey.
Community dance to be held at the Harvey pavilion tonight charges admission of a pound or more of food or groceries to aid Chauncey Dover schools. Mayor W D Hines chairs Chauncey Dover Charities which sponsors the event after a prior successful drive.
Chauncey April 15. Junior Temperance Legion met at the Grade School Building with Mrs. Ralph Brown directing. President Alice Johnson presided. Vivian Bingman led the program. Reports were given by secretary Betty Jane Courtney and treasurer Pauline Agin. members listed include Jean Bingman Isabel Courtney Lois Shafer Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Geraldine Johnson Floride Schultz Julia Johnson and many others.
Chauncey reports improved condition for three residents in area hospitals. Mrs James R Wade of Millfield underwent surgery at Grant Hospital last Saturday.
Miss Hazel La Hugh is in St. Francis Hospital Columbus where she underwent an operation last Saturday. Mr Gardner Chauncey is in Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens where he had surgery Wednesday morning.
Funeral services for Hezekiah Rizer, who died Monday, were held Wednesday at New Floodwood. Rev. Charlies Hook of Kimberly conducted the ceremony. An uncle of Mrs. William Hall of Chauncey, Rizer’s remembered relatives and numerous out of town mourners attended.
Chauncey residents travel to attend a funeral in New Floodwood for Hez River plus local visits in Columbus Zanesville and Millfield. Names include Mrs Eildon Sapp Mrs Maggie Thorpe Rev Guss Graham and Stella Beal among others in community notes.
A note from the Charleston schools system mentions a public speaking organization headed by a president, with reference to Lawrence in Mr. s team. The fragment suggests an address or welcome given at a school event.
The Pomeroy Recreation Ball League setup for the new season with eight teams Blue Diamond Red Men Odd Fellows Simpson M E Bethany M E American Legion Firemen and B and B. Pete Mace elected president Rev Glenn Tennell secretary treasurer. A committee will coordinate with the school board on athletic use. Teams may field 44 players with five substitutes allowed. Final list of humibil ity? lists to be presented before opening game.
Proclamations by the President and state governors mark the Washington anniversary from Feb 22, 1932 to Thanksgiving. A Washington program was recently presented at Weat Jefferson Junior High School in Charleston.
The Murray City Methodist Charge led by Rev. C S Thompson lists Church School at 9 30 a m and public worship at 7 p m at Murray City Church Epworth League at 6 15 p m A prayer service is set for Thursday at 7 p m The Buchtel Church hosts 9 30 a m School and 10 30 a m service with Epworth League at 6 50 p m Carbon Hill and Jobs Churches also hold 9 30 a m School with 7 30 p m prayers and preaching tonight respectively
War Department authorized program to reinstate the Purple Heart as a badge of honor for U S Army veterans and nurses. Eligible recipients include Meritorious Service Citation recipients and World War I AEF commanders. Applications may be sent to the War Department or to the Athens County Red Cross in the Security Savings Bank Building for assistance.
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