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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

17

Athens Women Host Luncheon for Mrs Hutchinson Guests

Society notes report Mrs Biddle hosting a noon luncheon at Athens Country Club honoring Mrs F M Hutchinson of Park Place after a 2 1/2 month visit. Among attendees were Mrs Thomas Rollin Biddle and many relatives and friends visiting Athens and surrounding areas.

Mrs. Biddle F. M. Hutchinson Park Place K. C. Farnsworth Philadelphia Athens P. M. Chidester Pittsburgh Chidester Goldie Cable Nelsonville Hutchinson W. T. Schnaufer New York City E. H Colo Dorothy Putnam Cleveland Mary Wheeler Denver Putnam Harry C. O’bleness California Frank J. Beasley Grandview Heights

Mantz Couple Return From Oakland Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs O O Mantz return from a motor trip to Oakland Maryland traveling via Route 50 and back on the National Highway. Mr and Mrs Alvin Lamborn attend a Cedar Point convention of photographers from Ohio Michigan and Indiana this week.

O. O. Mantz Oakland Alvin Lamborn Cedar Point Ohio Michigan Indiana

Wrecked Plane Unclaimed in Nearby County

Wrecked aircraft from an unknown origin landed on the Lewis Nease farm near Antiquity. Two youths escaped the wreck and fled toward Kerrs Run to catch the Columbus bus line, while souvenir hunters removed many parts. The plane’s ownership and origin remain unclear.

Pomeroy Lewis Nease Nease Walter Canter Columbus Kerrs Run Cne Waa

Wife Follows Globe Flight as Husband Reaches Berlin

Mrs. Hugh Herndon Jr of Lauderville New York tracks the progress of the round the world flight led by her husband and Clyde Pangborn. She receives news at home that Herndon and Pangborn have successfully reached Berlin.

Hugh Herndon, Jr Herndon Lauderville N. Y Clyde Pangborn Berlin

Margaret McVey June Bride Here From East

Margaret Prior McVey a June bride from Johnstown Pa tied her marriage to Richard Moffett Johnston in a quiet home ceremony June 15 at the residence of her brother Camden McVey in Harrisburg Pa. She had graduated from Vassar on June 9 and plans to visit her mother Mrs James Prior McVey in University Terrace. Johnston Paper Company associate Johnston is a Princeton 1927 graduate.

Richard Moffett Johnston Margaret Prior McVey Johnstown James Prior McVey University Terrace Johnston Johnston Paper Company Camden McVey Harrisburg Vassar

Bishop Class Hosts Husbands and Families Picnic

Central Avenue M E Church Bishop Class met at the Elmer Spencer home on The Plains for a picnic supper and program. Ninety eight persons attended with Naomi Radford Grace Goldsberry and D L Jones directing. Participants included Selim Stiles Ward Radford Evans Edwards John Edwards and others. Mrs Jesse Henry plans a Denver visit. Local visits spanned Parkersburg and Pettysville. Helen Tuunamaker left for vacation in Van Wert. Betty Hoyt McCoy hosted Mary Virginia Williams from Zanesville.

Bishop Central Avenue M. E Elmer Spencer Naomi Radford Grace Goldsbeerry D. L. Jones Selim Stiles Ward Radford Evan Edwards

Miss Lela Hendrixson Weds Oliver Hawk of Felicity

Miss Lela Hendrixson and Oliver Hawk, Felicity natives and Felicity High School classmates, married at 2 pm Thursday July 30 in Williamsburg M E Church. She teaches in Felicity. he graduate of Ohio University and Carnegie Tech. They reside in Milwaukee after a wedding dinner for eight with gifts and cake.

Lela Hendrixson Felicity Oliver Hawk Ohio University Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Felicity High School M. E Williamsburg Charles Hawk Athens State Hospital

Local family visits and travel highlights in Athens area

Mrs L N Huff and daughter Annette of Chillicothe visited on Jerseyville Road with Mr and Mrs Co Roush. The late Mr Huff was a B and O conductor and the family home was in Athens. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Max Spartoe and daughter and others from Athens. Mrs Watson Wolfe and son Nelsonville returned home after Buckeye Lake stay. Miss Eleanor A Minister, clerk to the Athens County school superintendent, leaves for a two week vacation visiting Buffalo Niagara Falls and Canada.

Max Spartoe Paul Casley Harry Coots Athens Watson Wolfe Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Eleanor A. Minister Alex Root Athens County Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada

Pigeons rehearsed for Akron christening flight

At Akron a test of 24 pigeons was staged near the airship Akron dock under Goodyear Zeppelin supervision. Birds flew from two hatchways toward home as officials planned the Aug. 8 christening by Mrs. Herbert Hoover. Four dozen birds will be used Aug. 8 and the Akron’s first flights are expected by Aug. 15.

Akron U.P Goodyear-Zeppelin Navy Herbert Hoover Karl Arnstein Goodyear- Zeppelin W. H. Collins Racing and Homing Pigeon Club Paul W. Litchfield Goodyear

Owen Tittle Jr Dies After Six Day Illness

Chauncey mourns 17 month old Owen Junior Tittle son of Mr and Mrs Ray Tittle after a six day illness of cholera infantum and pneumonia He died Monday at their Beaumont home Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church with Nye Cemetery burial Survived by parents one brother and three sisters Grandfather Tommy Tittle listed as seriously ill at the Beaumont home

Chauncey Owen Junior Ray Tittle Beaumont Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Nye Tommy Tittle Tittle Arthur Smith Detroit Joe Evans Billy Joe Evans Anna Lee Pencelli Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue Fred Robinett Emma Junior Robinett William Collins William Napper Millfield St. Francis Hospital Columbus Ollie Sommers Nelsonville George Gabriel Lower Plains Leonard Ogg Broadwell Charles Ogg

Six Men Operated For Tonsil and Adenoids in Chauncey

Six residents underwent surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids in Chauncey last week. The patients were John Mauer Orbiston Mrs Juanita Churry Columbus Robert Bingman Athens Lindley Kumler Pickerington Charles Fick and John Lanning Nelsonville.

Chauncey John Mauer Orbiston Juanita Churry Columbus Robert Bingman Athens Lindley Kumler Pickerington Charles Fick John Lanning Nelsonville

Myers Funeral in Columbus for Stanley L Myers

Mr and Mrs Hiram Mingus traveled to Columbus Saturday for the funeral of their brother in law Stanley L Myers. Myers died from injuries after an automobile accident three weeks earlier at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife and daughter Patricia Ann two.

Chauncey Hiram Mingus Columbus Stanley L. Myers Myers Grant Hospital

Child Falls From Second Story Window In Lower Plains

Jackie Tate two years old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Tate of Lower Plains fell from a second story window into a cellar way Monday near noon. He suffered a forehead cut near the eye. No bones or lateral injuries are reported. He reportedly climbed onto the window sill unseen.

Chauncey Jackie Charles Tate Lower Plains

Vera Lester Hosts Evening For Friends At Mill Street Home

Miss Vera Lester entertained at her parents home on Mill Street in Chauncey Saturday night. A refreshment course was served to a group including Amy Millington Flint Pearl Hoskins Jessie Lester Daisy Hashman Iris Cunningham Vera Lester Oleta Lester Kenneth Owens Marysville Joe Nicholson Leland Conant Paul Shields Virgil Ogg Kenneth Nye Mrs. Earl Harshman and the Lester family with Ruth and Richard.

Chauncey Vera Lester A. B. Lester Mill Street Amy Millington Flint Mich Pearl Hoskins Nelsonville Jessie Lester Columbus Daisy Hashman Iris Cunningham Vera Oleta Lester Kenneth Owens Marysville Joe Nicholson Leland Conant Paul Shields Virgil Ogg Kenneth Nye Earl Harshman Ruth and Richard

Mingus Family Welcomes Ruth After Ohio Visit

Ruth Mingus returns home to the Rev Hiram Mingus and wife after a three week visit with relatives in Columbus and Springfield Ohio.

Chauncey Ruth Mingus Hiram Mingus Columbus Springfield Ohio

Busy Bee Needle Club to Meet for Pot Luck Supper

Chauncey residents will gather next Friday evening at 7 in the home of Mrs. Gerald Blackford on May Avenue for a pot luck supper. The club met last week at the home of Mrs. Harry Swart on Mound Street.

Chauncey Busy Bee Needle Club Gerald Blackford May Avenue Harry Swart Mound Street

Mines Report Active in Chauncey District

Chauncey on Aug 4 reports five operating mines in the district including No 9 No 69 Black Diamond L D Poston and Poston No 6 with ongoing production and activity observed.

Chauncey Black Diamond L. D. Poston Poston

Weekend visitors and illness reported in Chauncey area

Kenneth Owens and Marysville with Miss Jessie Lester of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey with the Lesters. Os and families visiting include Oleta Lester Chauncey visiting sister in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Asa Cochran Bidwell. Mrs George Coe seriously ill. Dessie Anderson Arnott Columbus visiting parents in Lower Plains.

George Shafer Beaumont Asa Cochran Bidwell George Coe Charles A. Daugherty Dessie Anderson Arnott Columbus Edward Anderson Lower Plains Mattie Burley Wellston Mrs. James Love Millfield

Alfalfa Bill Silent on Oil Price War in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray remains reticent about key reasons behind his threatened drastic actions to raise crude oil prices. Oil trades at about 50 cents a barrel, half his stated goal, while industry factions debate possible moves and a compromise offer of 75 cents a barrel is reported to have been presented to him.

Oklahoma City U.P William H. Murray Murray Oklahoma National Guard United Press

Make This Model at Home Pattern Advertisement

TheAthens Messenger Pattern Department offers a frock design with short sleeves a draped neckline front skirt panel and waist sash in sheer fabrics or printed crepe. Sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 42 with yardage details. pattern 15 cents catalog 15 cents or 25 cents with pattern. Address orders to The Athens Messenger New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Man-Eating Sharks Seen Near Fire Island Light

Paul V. Lannin, a real estate operator, harpooned a 10-foot Bluenose off Fire Island Light while seeking swordfish, adding credence to tales of man eating sharks in the area.

Bay Shore L. I Paul V. Lannin Fire Island Light

Gandhi to travel light for London conference

London reports Gandhi will sail with almost no personal belongings beyond a loin cloth and two beds of essentials. The Daily Express says he plans to bring only minimal clothing and a light bag for the second round table conference beginning September 15. A liner will bring two goats for goat milk, aiding his comfort during the voyage.

London U.P Harma M. K. Gandhi Daily Express India Express Gandhi

Mexico City Faces Financial Crisis After Bank Closings

Mexico City on August 4 faced a feared financial crisis as two large banks in the capital abruptly shut their doors in a temporary closing. Authorities warned of possible ripple effects on credit and markets as the situation developed.

Mexico City

German Banks Reopen After Three-Week Moratorium

Berlin August 4 German private banks resumed transfers on a normal basis at 9 am after a three week bank holiday. Emergency measures under Paul von Hindenburg have been relaxed as banks reopen, signaling a move toward normal economic life amid financial uncertainty in Germany.

Berlin U.R Paul von Hindenburg Germany

Varicose Ulcers and Vein Care Ad Claims Emerald Oil

Advertises Emerald Oil germicidal treatment for varicose veins and ulcers promising lasting effects. Claims high concentration and a price around 85 cents per bottle with money back if not helped. Also promotes use for eczema skin blemishes pimples acne and dermatitis.

Bedford County Association of Ohio reunion set for Aug 8

The eighth annual Bedford County Association of Ohio reunion will be held next Saturday August 8 at the Canfield Fairgrounds near Canfield on Route 46 Chauncey. Athens County residents who formerly lived in Bedford County, Pa., are urged to contact Ezra J. Karns in Chauncey to attend.

Chauncey Bedford County Association of Ohio Canfield Fairgrounds Canfield Athens County Bedford County Ezra J. Karns

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