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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
7
In a satirical column, A L Snedden writes from Union on the Hill about Prohibition debates, town gossips, and a plan to curb liquor by a socialistic distribution system. He mixes humor with local portraits and a call for sincere reform minded by citizens.
April 20 report from Tuppers Plains notes Nea Parr visiting Mrs. Sarah Parr and several locals hosting/family visits. Attendance at Junior Lodge meeting with plans for a Junior band. Funeral attendance for Mr. Archer in Mt. Carmel. School closed Friday as Mrs. Emma Springer’s niece visits.
Mrs Light is seriously ill. Edward Timmon and family visit. Social scenes include a dance at Mike Kinnen’s and a revival at Cotton Wood Church led by Rev Pugh. Travel mentions Mrs Ethel Shott in Dayton and Mrs Janet Rickey in town visiting her mother. Vernon Stark visit from Akron. Henry Stalder ill in Marietta. Mrs Hattie Durant returns home with Goldie and Gladys Gibson from Chillicothe. A surprise birthday for Mrs Clarence Fuller.
Mrs M B J Henry Mrs Sarah Thorpe Etta Vansky and Emma Foreman attended the funeral of John Zellar in Nelsonville Wednesday. Also noted are local graduations and events at Athens and Columbus with several residents travelling and community notices.
Anthony Parker brothers of Athens report activity on local farms with gas wells drilled on the Tom Phillips and Peter Jos ten Tarim properties. Raymond Niggemeyer travels to Jerseyville for eighth grade state exams while George Niggemeyer makes a business trip to Athens Thunslar. Farmers plant oats and potatoes as residents cope with widespread whooping cough closing schools.
Sunday gaiete of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sams includes Miss Amy Sams and Mr Alvin Sam. Ethel Sanborn and Mrs Francis Walls attend. Jonas Gheer made a business trip to Athens. Ezra and son McClain visit PLOY Sans. Peter Groayvenoroo and Oscar Perry travel to Athens Saturday. Sunday guests of J M Beatty include Mrs John Glaw Gary and Mrs Jonas Gheer. James Lones and family visit Bates.
In Logan and nearby communities on April 20 and the preceding weekend, residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Pyam Bartlett and hosted visitors including Mrs. Arch Brooks guesting from another town. The report lists numerous names and local travels between Logan, Dayton, Nelsonville, Sugar Creek, Enterprise, Oak Grove, and adjacent areas.
He was arraigned in Probate Court on April 18 for selling intoxicating liquor a second time. He pleaded not guilty and the case was set for hearing on May 1.
Dr A F Skinner pastor of Middleport Presbyterian spoke on Scotch authors poetry and history for the presbyterian church brotherhood gathering. He quoted Burns Carlyle and others while noting the writers and a program potluck dinner was hosted by Mrs A Dalton and the Friendly Society division.
Chauncey April 20 The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association will elect officers at Monday evening’s meeting in the high school auditorium. The program includes a night class playlet Happy Historical Days and charter presentations for new elementary school buildings. Revival services conclude Sunday with Rev. Chapell delivering Two Ways. Reverend Chapell is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grandstaff.
Columbus April 2. White Paul Btowart 22 of Tiffin Ohio State University student was at liberty on $60 bond as authorities weigh if the theft of 16 city owned llanterna from a waterworks excavation is a college prank or serious offense.
The Chelan High School will hold its baccalaureate service on Sunday May at the Methodist Church. Rev G R Courtney of the Church of Cherubim will deliver the sermon. A quilting party at Mrs C R Boudinet’s home featured guests including Mrs Ayivin Pont and son.
The Frog Bend area west of the railroad near Chauncey was noted for recent mining activity. Water standing at the pond caused concern about mine flooding with fears the old pond could flood the mine. Residents including Mrs Dow Cans and Mrs Margaret Filey attended a large community dinner and social, with many local families listed among attendees.
Club Chauncey hosts Pythian State meeting on Monday at Mrs Ubharlaa Bweensy home for the organization of a Fast Chief in The Plains. Naomi Clarks group plans April 26 meeting at Mrs Grant Michaela home with business session and service program during the hour.
Chauncey April revival starts Sunday with services led by the new Hiram Mingus. A school session at 4 30 precedes evening preaching at 10 80 and 7 30. The Plains hosts a separate note of entertainment featuring local residents including Green and Mrs Hasche Hoffman.
A noted optometrist Dr Skeffington will speak to the Rotary and Kiwanis groups of ASOD at Hotel Barry next Tuesday noon on eye care obligations. He has toured 40 U.S. cities and now plans a lecture in Parkersburg, with further comments from local officials praising his work.
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