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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

7

Society Notes Highlight East Visit and Local Guests

After a two and a half month stay in the East Mrs. F M Hutchinson returns to Park Place. She was hosted by K C Farnsworth in Philadelphia and Mrs P M Chidester in Pittsburgh with multiple house guests from New York City to Denver. Various social events mark the week including a luncheon at Athena Country Club hosted by Mrs Thomas Rollin Biddle.

East F. M. Hutchingon Park Place K. C. Farnsworth Philadelphia Athens P. M. Chidester Pittsburgh Chidester Goldie Cable Nelsonville Hutchinson W. T. Schnaufer New York City E. H. Boyes Marietta Thomas Rollin Biddle Athena Country Club David H. Thomas Harry G. Stalder Thomas William Henry Clark Susan Putnam Chicago Harriett Putnam Denver Cub Dorothy Putnam Gleveland Mary Wheeler Putnam Harry C. OzBieness California Frank J. Beasley Grandview Heights

Wrecked Plane Unclaimed Near Antiquity in Pomeroy Area

Mystery surrounds a large airplane forced to land on the Lewis Nease farm near Antiquity last Thursday. Two young men escaped the wreck, reached Kerrs Run, and rode a Columbus bus north without reporting the incident. Souvenir seekers later stripped parts from the plane. A stranger later claimed the craft was stolen from him but gave no identification.

Pomeroy Lewis Nease Nease Walter Canter River Road Columbus Kerrs Run Mroself ePlane van Berset

Woman Follows Husband's World Flight From Home

Mrs. Hugh Herndon, Sr., kept close watch on the round the world flight as co pilot Clyde Born reached Be 9. Be 9) Herndon and his team progress was followed from Lauderville New York area with news she received by telephone.

Hugh Herndon Prograf Herndon Lauderville I. Y Companyion Clyde Born

Bride Margaret McFey Weds Johnston in Eastlyn

Margaret Prior McVey, known as Margaret McFey, from Easton, married Mr. Johnston of the Johnston Paper Company in a quick June ceremony at the home of her brother Camden McVey in Bucksburg Pennsylvania. The bride, a June graduate, and the groom, a Princeton 1907 graduate, attended family events preceding the wedding.

Richard Motlett Johnston Margaret Prior McVey Johnstown James Peter Mr. Johnston Princeton Vlasa

Bishop Class Hosts Husbands and Families at M E Church

Central Avenue M E Church hosts a Bishop Class gathering at the Elmer Spencer home with picnic supper and a program. Ninety eight attendees including Naomi Radford, Ward More, Stella Stu, and others share a community evening with spouses and families. The Athens County Red Cross notes a member, Mrs. Betty Hoyt Meer, plans a two week trip to Virginia.

Central Avenue M. E Elmer Spencer Piaina Naomi Radford Wibeerry Selim Stu Ward More Air Stu DV. 1. Jones Hamer Athens County Red Cross Van

Miss Lela Hendrixson and Oliver Hawk Wed in Felicity

Miss Lela Hendrixson of Felicity and Oliver Hawk a graduate of Ohio University and Carnegie Tech were married at 2 oclock Thursday afternoon in Williamsburg ME Church. The couple, Felicity High School classmates, will reside in Milwaukee where Hawk has worked a year.

Lela Hendrixson Felicity Oliver Hawk Ohio University Carenegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Felicity High School Williamsburg Charles Hawk Athens State Hospital

Akron Airship Test Flights Pigeons Roar To Courageous Flight

Akron officials staged a rehearsal flight of twenty four pigeons at the airship dock as Goodyear Zeppelin officials prepare for the Akron christening on August 8. The birds darted from forward hatchways and headed home, easing fears they would roost aboard the ship. Four dozen birds will be used on August 8, with Paul Litchfield introducing Rear Admiral William Moffett before Mrs Hoover christens the Akron ahead of planned test flights mid August.

Akron Goodyear-Zeppelin Herbert Honver Earl Amatema Coodyear- Zeppelin T W. H. Collins Officiala Frank Eisentrout Racing and Haming Pigeon Club Paul W. Litchfield Goodyear William A. Moffett Navy Hoover Washington United Press

Infant Owen Tittle Jr Dies After Six Day Illness

Chauncey mourns 17 month old Owen Junior Tittle son of Mr and Mrs Ray Tittle who died Monday at their Beaumont home after six days of cholera infantum and pneumonia Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church with Nye Cemetery burial Survivors include parents one brother and three sisters Grandfather Tommy Tittle reported seriously ill at the Granmont home.

Chauncey Owen Junior Bra Ray Tittle Beaumont Nye Tommy Tittle Tittle Granmont

Six Have Tonsil and Adenoid Removals in Chauncey

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

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

Funeral for Stanley L. Myers in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Mingus attended the funeral in Columbus for their brother in law Stanley L. Myers who died from injuries after an automobile accident three weeks earlier. He passed away at Grant Hospital. Mrs. Myers, formerly Lucy Norris, is a sister of Mrs. Mingus and was well known in the community. He leaves a wife and a young daughter Patricia Ann, two years old.

Chauncey Hiram Mingus Columbus Stanley L. Myers Myers Grant Hospital Myer Lucy Norris Mingus Mr. Myers Patricia Ann

Bedford County Ohio reunion set for August at Canfield Fairgrounds

Chauncey August 4 report the Eighth annual reunion of the Bedford County Association of Ohio will be held next Saturday August 8 at the Canfield Fairgrounds near Canfield Route 46. Athens County folks who formerly lived in Bedford County Pa will attend. Those from Athens County planning to attend should notify Ezra J Karna Chauncey

Chauncey Bedford County Association of Ohio Canfield Fairgrounds Canfield Athena County Mvad Bedford County Athens County Ezra J. Karna

Falls From Window In Chauncey Leaves Boy with Minor Injuries

Jackie Tate two year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Tate Lower Plains fell from a second story window into a cellar way Monday near noon. He suffered a cut on the forehead near the eye no bones broken and there are no lateral injuries. The child had climbed onto the window sill unseen.

Chauncey Jackie Charles Tate Lower Plains

Needle Club To Meet In Chauncey For Pot Luck Supper

Busy Bee Needle club of Chauncey will gather Friday evening at Mrs. Gerald Blackford’s May Avenue home for a pot luck supper. The group met last week at Mrs. Harry Ewart’s Mound Street home. Five mines are operating in Chauncey today including No. 69 Black Diamond L. D. Poston and Poston No. 6. Personal mentions cover Kenneth Owens and Miss Jessie Lester of Columbus visiting Chauncey, and various Chauncey residents with family and health notes.

Pers Robert Hixson Bobby John Porter Catlettsburg Hixson L. H. Kingman East State’ Street Bmirs Chauncey Mece LA W. H. Brooks Dauhterg Milas Gladys Brooks Nellie Griswold Betty Indian Lake Kenneth Jeffers Guyeville Helen Jeffers West Washington Street Miss Jeffers Ohio University Mary Virginia Bingman John Gibbs Hockingport Vera Lester A. B. Lester Mill Street Amy Millington Faul Shields Virgil Ogg Kenneth Nye Farl Harshman Ruth Richard Needle Club Busy Bee Needle Club Gerald Blackford May Avenue Harry Ewart Mound Street Noe Black Diamond L. D Poston Kenneth Owens Marysville Jessie Lester Columbus Oleta Lester Monte Davia George Shafter Beaumont Ase Cochrin Bidwell George Coe Charles A. Daugherty Dessie Anderson Arnott Howard Anderson Lower Plains Mattie Burley Wellston James Love Millfield Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue Fred Robinett Emma Junior Detroit Robinett William Collins William Napper Midfield St. Francis Hospital Olle Sommers Nelsonville George Gabriel, Sr Lower Philns Leonard Ogg Erwell Charles Ogg

Alfalfa Silent on Oil Fight With Governor Murray

Oklahoma City August 4 A war over crude prices sparked confusion as Governor Murray kept secret his reasons for not closing Oklahoma wells. He demanded marketing questions and claimed oil should fetch 75 cents a barrel amid industry split. The market price hovered around 30 cents, well above wartime levels.

Oklahoma City William H. Murray Murray Oklahoma National Board United Press

Make This Model at Home Style Features That Flatter

A practical guide outlines how to recreate a model home style with flattering features. It covers color schemes furniture and lighting choices that enhance space perception. Tips emphasize cohesive design, proportion, and approachable DIY steps for readers.

Frock Pattern Offered by Athens Pattern Department

ANNE ADAMS describes a versatile dress design with short sleeves and draped neckline in sheer fabrics. The pattern includes size ranges, yardage, and simple instructions, with a 15 cent pattern price and catalog options from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department. A brief note reports a 10 foot Blue Nose shark harpooned off Fire Island Light by real estate operator N. Lannin.

Anne Adams Tepe Pat Adall Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 7Th Street New York City Bay Shore L. 1 IV. Lannin Fire Island Light

Gandhi to travel light for London conference trip

The Daily Express reports Mahatma Gandhi will travel to London with minimal luggage—loin cloths and two blankets—carrying nothing else for personal comfort. A liner will bring two goats for milk to aid his diet. The second round table conference begins September 15.

London K. Gandhi Daily Express India Express Gand

Mexico City Faces Looming Banking Crisis

Mexico City Aug 4 banks in the capital were temporarily closed signaling a possible financial crisis. Officials feared instability as two large banks halted operations, raising concerns over liquidity and public confidence.

Mexico City

German Private Banks Resume Normal Operations After Holiday

Berlin Aug 4 private banks at 9 am resumed transfers on a normal basis after a three week peak holiday. Emergency measures adopted by President Hindenburg have been relaxed and the reopening marks a long step toward restoring commerce life in Germany shadowed by financial uncertainty.

Berlin U.pau Presidpt Paul von Hindenburg Germany

Emerald Oil Germicidal Treatment Promotes Skin Healing

Advert says broken varicose veins and ulcers improve with Emerald Oil germicide. It claims long lasting, highly concentrated formula. bottle priced a few cents. Money back if not helped. Also touted for eczema pimples acne and skin blemishes.

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