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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
8
H W Fierbaugh residence near Truetown Dover Township was burglarized Sunday while the family visited Motanala Park. Groceries and some money were taken after entry by breaking a rear window. No clues found and police suspect an opportunist who noticed the family away.
Glouster American Legion edged Trimble 1-0 in an ererloss Twilight League game. Holbert allowed two hits for Glouster while Hallam gave up three. F Skinner collected two of three hits and scored the lone run. Elkins and Smathers stood out defensively for Trimble.
Misses Maxine Vaughn and Florence Clark hosted a slumber party Saturday night at a Walnut Hill home. Attendees included Margaret Penn Math Jean Shirley Bertha Devol Dorothy McDonald and guests Howard Miller Rex Huffman Marion Price Walter Fitt Harper Williams and Gania City from nearby areas.
Attendance at the Glouster Kiwanis Club noon luncheon at Hotel Gordon was good. The gathering in Glouster on August 5 featured members and invited guests, with program updates and brief remarks on local projects.
An early morning accident halted operations after about two hours of work. The mine remained idle for the balance of the day with repairs expected to finish soon so the mine could resume operations the next morning.
Berlin reports the reopening of private banks and 2,600 municipal savings banks for normal business with expectations of resumed payments Monday. The opening was tranquil, easing fears of renewed panic. Police presence numbered in the hundreds but no crowds or disorders occurred.
A car driver who had just delivered two new autos from the factory allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the garage of St Vichols. The garage was almost demolished though cars suffered only minor damage.
Winifred Black notes Louise’s engagement meets shock and admiration as older male bosses resist women in authority while predicting a male successor. The piece contrasts views on marriage as a career asset for men versus a threat to women’s independence, highlighting Louise’s influence and looming substitution.
Local church boards meet for reorganization and weekly plans at the Albany area church. Social events include an ice cream social raising about 25 dollars for church insurance and multiple visits and gatherings across Albany, Harrisonville, and nearby towns.
Local dam community notes include Ernest nk lockmaster at Dam No. 10 and Earl Shank from Dam No. 11 visiting Dam 21. Mrs. L. J. Morehead and others plan a two week stay in Palestine West Virginia. Social visits span Letart Parkersburg Chester hill Huntington and Rocksprings Fairground with reunions and local travel updates. Hartford baseball beat Portland 6-2 as steamer A. O. Ackard transported steel barges headed to New Orleans.
Annual Sunday School picnic of Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Lower Plains was held at the State Hospital Grounds in Athens. The event honored Rev. Gurs Graham of Chauncey. W. B. Dicken chaired arrangements. About 60 attended.
Mrs George Crow 76 longtime Dover Township resident died today at 10 at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles A Daugherty Beaumont Funeral arrangements will be announced later She leaves her husband two sisters Emma Vore and Mrs Mary Wiles of Vore Ridge and one brother Deter Shafer Logan.
Gracie L Williams eleven weeks old daughter of Mrs. Clarence Willers died Tuesday night after a four week illness. Surviving are her parents one sister Pastell and grandparents Mr and Mrs H Lock. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 oclock Thursday morning with Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ officiating.
W P Ogen pleaded guilty to intoxication and destruction of property in Chauncey mayor court. He was fined five dollars and costs on each charge and jailed if payments were not made. Marshal Burke Wither made the arrest in Chauncey.
A 30 inch copperhead was found near the Millfield area in CHAUNCEY Beil as crews cut a road section. The reptile measured three inches in girth and caused a brief disruption on the township road above The wording notes.
Chauncey August 5 plan announces a Courtney Tamul reunion Sunday August 9 at the Fairgrounds. All descendants invited for a 1 o clock roll call election of officers and a literary program after a potluck roast. Rev G S Co i Chauncey presides with Mrs Carrie McNeil secretary.
The paras hour month party will be observed and members are asked to contribute to the menu. Mr and Mrs William Mingus attended the social at the Pocahontas Lodge at Millielé and helped bell the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler. Mrs Emmett Olbers and Mrs William Mingus were Glouster shoppers Wednesday Wayne Snyder was visiting his mother Greens Run Monday.
Local Chauncey residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and sharing events. Names from Greens Run Millfield and Athens area appear among guests, with multiple families and engagements noted. A Friday night three act play titled An Old Fashioned Mother is announced for Bishopville.
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