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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1931

Page

5

Funeral of Mrs. George Coe Is Conducted Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. George Coe, longtime resident of the area, were held Friday at her home and a later service at the Methodist church. Rev. G. Courtney delivered the sermon. Interment followed in Union Street Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, daughter Mrs. Charles Vitee, grandchildren Fle weed, Pauline and Coe Daugherty, two sisters Mrs. Imma Vore and Mrs. Mary Wiles, and brother Peter Shafer.

George Coe W Beaumont Caic Courtney the of Christ Union Street Charles Vitee Fleweed Pauline Coe Daugherty Imma Vore Mary Wiles Peter Shafer

Bacon Family Moves From Chauncey to Springfield Ill

Mr and Mrs Rien Bacon with their son and daughter in law Willie and Mrs Martha Bacon depart Chauncey on a motor trip to Springfield Illinois to establish a new home. The Bacon farm near Chauncey sold to George Williamson after 26 years on the old farm. Willie Bacon, a musician, had worked in Springfield and will resume broadcasting. Mr and Mrs Alex Bacon, aged 76 and 65, leave their home state to join their son. Fat Myers accompanies them returning to Darton after weeks in Chauncey.

Waughterlac Rien Bacon Willie Bacon Bacon Farm Chauncey Ill George Williamson Bacon Old Home Springfield Alex Bacon

English visitors arrive for Nye family reunion

Dr Robert E Nye from London and his young son Bobby arrived in New York Friday aboard the Lafquette. The party plans a visit with relatives near Cincinnati and later Chauncey Michigan to celebrate the Nye family tenth wedding anniversary.

Chaurcey Robert E. Nye London England New York City Bobby Nye Theerson Jun Chauncey George Harvey Nye

Chauncey Community News Highlights Obituaries Births and Illness

Funeral services for Gracie Lee Williams five months old were held by Rev G Courtney in Chauncey with burial in Asbury cemetery. Phillip Smith weighing eight pounds born to Ernest and Mrs Smith at The Plains. Several Chauncey residents are noted as seriously ill improving or visiting relatives including Mrs Wesley Syx and Mrs I F McCollum. A seven year old Chauncey girl Gano Banfield recovers from a foot infection after nail removal and blood poisoning concerns.

Chaunchey Anrouson Ernest Smith the Plains Phillip Philly Briley Sylvester Smith Chauncey Gano Banfield Cliifiord Banfield

14-Foot Cornstalk Display Reported By Chauncey Farmer

Chauncey farmer Daniel Smart reports a 14 foot cornstalk grown on his farm near The Pla in Chauncey. He claims stalks have reached 12 to 14 feet in height and plans to display the remarkable specimen at his grocery store.

Chauncey, Aug Daniel Smart Chauncey and Hose Pla Hergh Smart

Brinson Family Mourns Chauncey Brinson Death

Mrs Lydia Brinson dies after operation. Chauncey Brinson, 2, is mourned as the child of the late Anna Brinson. Funeral services planned for 2 p m from the son’s home. Survived by four sons, two sisters, three brothers and many relatives. Birth and other local items follow in Millfield News.

Chauncey Trecident Chauncey Brinson Anna Crass Adam Howard James Brinson Jesse Ilfrid Mary Shrylock Ben James George Egerton Clarence Ann James Mutha Sharles Mullins DB Columbus

School Salary Cut Aimed At Ohio Teachers Schedule Details

The informs that a proposed Month Session would cut teachers salaries by about 11 percent in pols districts in Ohio. It notes eight months of salary paid, outlines time for training credits not counting toward 1931-32 pay, and requires data on teachers’ training and experience by September 15 to adjust salaries. Rules for certification and year of experience affect 1931-32 salaries.

Pols Ohta Alex Dent Athens Lehiowie Sachosi Nps Vole

Deaths and Local Notices From Marion Township Area

Obituary notices report William Haines 83 of Marion Township died at home after shingles illness. Also hospital updates note baby Frank Wilson Roberts four months died near Tudor Ridge. Local families visit relatives in Cleveland and Marietta with interments at Chesterhill Cemetery and Marien Township Cemetery.

Marion Township William Haines Here Bartlett Lucy Lovell May Haines Washington Kans Mia Lagann Hate Ingron Marien Margie Jana Mra Howard Ber Marietta Berle Snyder Cleveland M William Snyder Zanesville Miss Snyder Sara Rubbermanhems Clever Hand Thelma Jones Gladys Johnson Clayton Hettle Woodward Misa Oirny Woodward Lewin School Frank Wilson Roberts Howard Roberts Tudor Ridge Chesterhil Cemetery Eli Wilson Todds Vic Ensity Birs Z. B. Dean Herbert Keyser Ohio South Dakota Keysers Hannah Archer Keyser Pennsville Lochary Alden Parsons

Concord Home Coming Set for August 16

Concord Church in Ames Township holds its annual home coming on August 16. The event is described as a community undenominational gathering with the church and cemetery at its heart. Former members emphasize the church as a social center and call all interested to attend with friends.

Concord Ames ‘Township

Local Socials and Visitors Noted in Marshfield Region

The snippet records social visits and family gatherings in Marshfield area households. Mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. van Leighton of Muntington West Virginia hosting guests. Daniel and a variety of relatives and friends visiting or dining. references to Barbare and Hessie Speare of Pasir Tit. and several unnamed individuals attending events at private residences.

Sunday Slebage Riley Daniel van Leighton Muntington Richard Sied Letta Ein Kten Hessie Speare Lee Citcinualy Hie J Barnett Laat Geodadesit Sand

Motter Dies at Londonderry Resident Passes After Illness

Dr J R Motter age 79 dies at Londonderry after an illness of a year attending to his life long home. Edward Motter a Columbus attorney and Jessie Motter daughter at home survive along with other family members. Community events include family reunions in the area and notices of local accidents and fines reported in the county.

J. R. Motter Londonderry Sabthur R. N Motter

MeKinley Says Next Session Is Critical for Schools

McArthur officials warn the coming year will be critical for Beauty schools due to uncertainty and lack of resources. They urge cooperation among teachers, boards and citizens to improve education as a depressed funding climate looms.

MeKinley McArthur Texany Minton Schooe Benia Velma Trainer Cox McHinie Bae Werreye Pickaway Aunty Cheta

Harrisonville Reunion at Mrs Kate French Home Features Large Attendance

A reunion at the home of Mrs Kate French in Harrisonville drew more than sixty attendees including extended family and friends from several towns. The event honored Rev Ton Welsh with a gathering of Welch relatives and acquaintances. later a birthday party for Mrs Howard Hull included euchre games, ice cream, sandwiches, and lemonade.

Kate French Descondanta Ton. Welsh Detroit A. Welch Amideed Dean Cal L. M Mary Latte Wif Girard Kan WH Dye Russell F Hitchkiss Thuiland Bill Bodwell James Melkengie A.D. McComb Grace White Karrizonville B. V. Atkins Homer Wits Hadley White W. A. Dye Marlon Jordan Mae Ball Harriet Frances Dye Har Hell Hertha Cook Mary K. Welch Lydia Welch Kenneth Welch James Welch Eugene Virgil Atkins Heal French Howard Hull H. A. Williams Sturt Douglas Mrr W. EL Ivil Willam Hysell Carey Hysell Famly Thomas York Rutland

Rutland Mra Hooper Attends Ormitaten Reunion in Washington

Mrs Hooper and daughter Mrs William Lass attended the Ormitaten reunion in Washington County. Hooper returned early this week while Mrs Samning stayed for a longer visit. Mrs Harper age ten years hit the mark and reported an experienced visit with detectives name. Mine Peork Russell attended the Rtevanyw reunion at the Meteor County Fairground August 2.

Lucy Hooper William Lass Washington County Hooper Samning Hanper Mine Peork Russell Meteor Couny Fairground

Local Church Adds New Preacher and Picnic Season Opens

The Flav. Wittiame of Frames Roy is hired to preach Sundays at the Church of Crist. A church picnic on the Friday grounds near Meiga County drew families and visitors, with tables and seats for comfort. Meeting notices and social visits followed, as families hosted at homes of Royal Grimes and others. Reports mention illness, typhoid fever, and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Wealey Gable.

Wittiame Roy Ik Meiga Ladies Aid Society Une Royal Grimes Beeraude Ct Mra Charles Crate Nes Garvin Wilkerville Marley Garvin Amall Childres Fioyd Wise Towmny Anderson Larkin Carl Chevelar Roy Grimes Ena Mere Gall Garvin Gilmore Ant Wealey Gable Chariton Halay Ely

Fragments From Local Socials and Visits

Community notes describe a gathering at Mr and Mrs L H Allen s home for ice cream and conversation. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Emmett Blair from Cleveland, Ms Nutter of Harrisville, and Mrs Myrtle Graham for hospital observation. Mrs Ackley and two children visit, and Mr and Mrs Oryn Watkins with baby drop by in the city.

Arighbors L. He. Allen Emmett Blair Cleveland Rome Mix Blele Perante Ane Sire H. I. Watkina Onolville Ian Miodread Nutter Baby Athena Mian Buteh Townsend Parkersburg RM Alten

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