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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1926

Page

7

Kiwanis Team Schedules Legion Game At Glouster

Kiwanis club fielded two teams for baseball practice and will face the American Legion boys at the focal grounds Monday at 6 PM. Admission is free. grandstand seating is also free. Kiwanis may play multiple games, including a challenge from the Ohio Collieries crew. Kiwanis and Legion game set for Monday evening at Glouster.

Kiwanis Club Kiwanis American Legion Boys Focal Grounds American Legion Ohio Collieries Bunch Glouster

Tham Goes to Senators from Glouster

Sam Withem of the Glouster American Legion pitching staff left Saturday morning for Columbus to report for duty with the Columbus Senators and will probably finish the season with that team.

Glouster Sam Withem Glouster American Legion Columbus Columbus Senators

LeFever Returns to Philadelphia

Dr Har ry LeFever returns to Philadelphia to resume duties at the Philadelphia General hospital. He will oversee the Sesqui-Centennial hospital during September and October, the peak period for centennial visitors in the city. He had spent several weeks with his father Dr E LeFever in Glouster prior to departure.

Glouster Harry LeFever E LeFever Diday Philadelphia Philadelphia General Hospital

May Regain Sight Of Eye In Trimble Mine Disaster

H D Lefever of Columbus, a former Trimble resident who lost sight in one eye and his right arm in a dynamite explosion at Hispania mine 23 years ago, may regain sight in his remaining eye. His mother Mary E Dean of Trimble said Lefever recently visited Philadelphia and consulted Dr Charles LeFever.

Glouster H. D. Ted Fever Columbus Trimble Hispania Mine I Mary E. Dean Tumble Lefever Philadelphia Charles LeFever Coun

Pomona Grange to Meet Wednesday in Trimble Hall

The Athens County Pomona Grange and Trimble Grange plan a special meeting at Trimble Hall on Wednesday evening August 4 for fifth degree work and other business. A class of Trimble members is desired for the fifth degree. A short program will be provided by the lecturer and refreshments will be furnished by attendees. Mrs Grayce Finderbasn of Jacksonville returned home Sunday from Pomeroy after visiting Mr and Mrs WN Hartley.

Athens County Pomona Grange Trimble Grange Trimble Hall Trimble Grayce Finderbasn Tacksonville Sun ‘Aay Pomeroy Mra WN Hartley the Plains William Stalder Columbus Vernor Hoisington Athens Erwin Channell Floyd Nellie Bumgardner Oak Grove Charles McDonald Hocking Harry Moore Melvin Junior Moore Miss Verona Grear Frank Moore Arthur Burchfield Kenneth

Chauncey Man Escapes Death In Auto Wreck

Chauncey man Schecter narrowly escaped death Friday when a car he drove went over a steep embankment into the old basin and landed upside down. He climbed out, walked to his Chauncey store, with only minor shoulder and arm injuries. His son Harry is in New York. Schecter was en route from The Plains to the Chauncey department store. Large crowds viewed the wreck scene Friday afternoon.

Schecter Chaunceys Tranat Plains Chauncey Department Store Harry Schecter New York Tronda C Snrrcter Phillip

Aid Society Annual Picnic At Millfield Church

Chauncey July 31 The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Christian church plans an all day picnic on August 6 at the country home of Mrs Cash Boudinot near Millfield. The event is a long standing annual affair with recitations songs games and stunts and a picnic dinner. Mrs P D Hill is president.

Chauncey Ladies' Aid Society Millfield Union Sunday Schools the Counry Circle Hill

Plains Ladies Aid Meeting at The Plains Church

Regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church at The Plains all day Wednesday focused on quilting. Attending were Mrs Theodore Nagle Mrs Zell Buffington Mrs George Smith Mrs Robert McAllister Mrs Thomas Cade Mrs Fannie Swul Zine Courtney Mrs Cochran and Mrs J W Hawk. Also report of visitors from Chauncey and Middleport New York.

Chauncey Ladien’ Aid Society Methodist Iriscopal Church the Plains Theodore Nagle Zell Buffington George Smith Robert McAllister Thomas Cade Fannie Swul Zine Courtney

Seventh Day Adventist services return to local church

The report notes Mrs. Nancy Bowden visiting relatives in Logan during Mrs. Stalder’s absence. Rev and Mrs. Lewis Lenheim arrived back in Cheyney to conduct Saturday services at the Seventh Day Adventist church, following a period of special meetings in Gulipolis.

Nancy Bowden Mrs. Stalder Mrs. Bowden Logan Chauncey Lewis TE. Lenheim Cheyney Seventh Day Adventist Church Gulipolis

Former Chauncey Girl Is Married

Miss Mildred A Niley of Indianapolis formerly of Chauncey married Vaughn Chase in Parkersburg West Virginia. Ceremony conducted by Rev Oscar W Riley, father of the bride, a former minister in Chauncey. Rev S G Johnson of Athens to preach Sunday at 2 PM in the Church of God in Chauncey.

Chauncey Mildred A Niley Indianapolis Ing Vaughn Chase Parkersburg W. Va Oscar W. Riley Riley First Christian Church Athens Wild S G. Johnson Wil Church of God

Ram Sale and Talks At Ohio Event Near Chester Whauncey

Ohio State University in cooperation with the Ohio Experiment Station and local groups hosts a ram breeding event near Chester Whauncey. The program features talks on breeding, feeding, and management by university staff and sheep associations, with purebred ram sales and gift draws by local banks and clubs. The August 3 stop includes Guysville and Athens venues with farmers from Athens County invited to register and purchase guaranteed rams.

Ohio State University Ohio Experiment Station Baltimere and Ohio Railroad O. K. ‘Quivey J F Walker Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers' Association Bell J. A. Kauffman Department of Animal H Husbandry Breed Association Bank of Athens Athens Rotary Club McArthur Sion

Wreck at Valley View Involving Local Residents

A wreck near Chester Valley View involved a group from this city and nearby towns Mills counts. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russell of Chauncey, Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer with daughters Kathleen and Deloris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts, Viglet Burris and Tassia Bolen of Pomeroy, and Mrs. Wise with daughter Agnes of Midsport.

Wrek Valley View Chester Mills Middleport Pomeroy Clarence Russell Chauncey George Palmer Kathleen and Delois Charles Rickets Viglet Burris Tassia Bolen Wise Agnes Mids Deport

Husband accused in note tearing case in Pearl Helwig court

Cora Buck of Guysville filed charges against her husband Harry Buck for tearing up a $760 promissory note he gave her on May 16. Buck pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bond. intoxication charges also denied with $100 bond. Trial set for tomorrow.

Harry Buck Cora Buck Guysville Pearl Helwig

Residents pay sewer charges for East Side storm work

About 160 Athens residents affected by the East Side storm sewer have paid charges at the water works office or Athens National Bank. The project cost covered multiple years, with roughly $40 per lot assessments across the district. After the final payment date, remaining assessments will be certified to the county treasurer for collection with interest.

Athens East Side Water Works Athens National Bank

Mount Hermon rally set by county farm bureau group

Athens County farm bureau plans a Monday August 2 rally at Mt Hermon with speakers from state and county offices. Mrs B Armstrong chairs the boys and girls club program directing a community music event. A play titled Brown Eyed Betty will be staged by the Jolly Workers at the Jacksonville clothing club on Wednesday August 4 in the school.

Dutton State Farm Bur “Federation Johnson Stelle Goddard Armatrong Athens County Farm Bureau Willling Jolly Workers Mt. Hermon Clothing Club of Jacksonville H. P .Building

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