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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

8

Athens County W C T U Convention at Chauncey

The county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in Chauncey at the Church of Christ on September 17. The Chauncey W C T U held a session with Mrs. Elizabeth Knode in charge and elected officers.

Church of Christ Woman's Christian Temperance Union Chauncey Chauncey W. Cc. T. U Elizabeth Knode Samuel Starkey Nelsonville Kasler Trimble A. L. Preston John Shafer Helen Howard Sam Tippett

Nine Mines At Chauncey Active In District

Nine mines are operating in Chauncey district this day. The working list includes No. 255 Kimberly, No. 10, No. 69, Ohio No. 1, Black Diamond, L. D. Poston, No. 119 and Chauncey No. 25 according to last night’s report.

Chauncey Kimberly Ohio Black Diamond L. D. Poston

Chauncey Families Visit in McRoberts Ky

Mr and Mrs Paul A Theisen and son Paul Tyrus and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown and son Ralph Jr from Chauncey left by car for McRoberts Kentucky for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Pendergrass Theisen and Pendergrass are relatives through Mrs Theisen and Mrs Brown

Chauncey Paul A. Theisen Paul Tyrus Ralph Brown Ralph Jr McRoberts Lloyd H. Pendergrass Pendergrass Theisen Brown

Greens Run Social Guests Include Adams and Myers Families

Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Greens Run hosted a group this week featuring Mrs Arthur Myers and her son Clyde along with Mrs Dave Evans and Mrs Mary Cheetwood and Mrs Sherman Reed from Gallia Ohio Also Mrs Bess Adams and family from Cleveland Mr and Mrs Cecil Adams with children Mrs Delta Adams and James Smith from Zanesville attended a local gathering

Greens Run Frank Smith Arthur Myers Clyde Christopher Irl Dave Evans Mary Cheetwood Sherman Reed Gallia Ohio Cecil Adams Bess Adams Cleveland Delta Adams James Smith Zanesville

Mrs Dow Cannon Hosts Visitors at Greens Run Farm

Mrs Dow Cannon entertained guests last Sunday at their Greens Run home. Attending were Mr Albert Cannon and Mrs Cannon from Fairview, Mrs Mar Lyons from Lawrence Kansas, Mr and Mrs Dave M Sawyer and grandchildren from Redtown, and Miss Edna Latta of Burr Oak.

Greens Run Dow Cannon Albert Cannon Fairview Mar Lyons Lawrence Kans Dave M. Sawyer Redtown Edna Latta Burr Oak

Greens Run Church of Christ Aid Society Meeting

Mrs. Fred Leake hosted Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society with a business session deciding to discontinue dues for the present. A plan for a benefit social was to be discussed at tonight’s church meeting. Mrs. Clara Cannon and Mrs. Fred McClelland led social games and contests while refreshments were served.

Greens Run Fred Leake Ladies Aid Society of Church of Christ Clara Cannon Fred McClelland

Chauncey Guests Include Local Residents and Visitors

Ralph Pugsley of Lakeview New York visits Chauncey as a guest of Miss Ethel Phillips. Reverend J A Long of Dayton spends the week in Chauncey with Mrs Long and their children visiting Mrs Longs parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye and relatives. Mrs Isabelle Hillen returns to Millfield after visiting her son Clarence Hillen and family in Chauncey.

Ralph Pugsley Lakeview N. Y Chauncey Ethel Phillips J. A. Long Dayton Long

Local folks visit and travel notes from Millfield area

Mrs Clara Cannon and Mrs Lottie Cannon visited Miss Ernestine Mingus who is ill in Millfield on Tuesday. Several families including the Smiths Maynards Leakes Olbers and Blowers traveled between Greens Run Malta Marietta Indiana and Gloucester visiting relatives and caring for the ill Mrs Grimes in Kansas is reported seriously ill.

Clara Cannon Lottie Cannon Millfield Ernestine Mingus Frank Smith Malta Greens Run Tom Smith Fred Leake Ray Leake Harold Blower Marietta Fred McClelland Ralph Maynard Carrye Smith Indiana Orval Koons Minnie Maynard Koons Nyle Martha Lyons Lawrence Kans Glouster Anna Grimes

Secret Service Probes Washington Author Authorship

The Washington Daily News reports on August 13 that, on orders from President Hoover, the Secret Service is investigating the authorship of a Washington book. Political commentator George Abell writes the piece for the paper.

Washington U.P Washington Daily News George Abell Secret Service Hoover

Oreton Store Robbers Arrested by Sheriff

Sheriff Ray Cox traced two young men Harley Hutchinson of Vinton County and George DeMint of Ross County from the Oreton store robbery scene to Dundas. They bought gasoline from Arthur Christian and left a spare tire as security. Police arrested them in Chillicothe while stealing another car. Hutchinson confessed. the pair had concealed goods near Chillicothe and tried to drive the car into the Scioto River. Hutchinson previously served one year for federal mail robbery.

Hutchinson Himself DeMint Chillicothe Scioto United States Dundas

Scouts At Camp Oyo Report In McArthur

Scoutmaster W. W. Weiser recounts a week at Camp Oyo on Roosevelt State Game Refuge near Portsmouth. Activities included scoutcraft, handicraft, sock ball, volleyball, swimming, hikes, nature study, and a campfire. Indian week featured an Indian massacre pageant and an initiation night for Montauks and White Swastica honorary rallies.

Mcarthur W. W. Weiser McArthur Boy Scouts Camp Oyo Roosevelt State Game Refuge Portsmouth Meas Hall Forest Preserve

Troop Thanks McArthur Rotary Club for Support

The troop reports a much better year than last and expresses gratitude to the McArthur Rotary Club and others for their help to the scouts.

McArthur Rotary Club

Wiseman King Wedding Held in Richmond Indiana

Robert King and Thelma Wiseman were married in Richmond Indiana on August 9. The couple, both McArthur residents, are planning to live in Delaware where King works as a building contractor. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Deitch.

Wiseman-King Mcarthur Robert King Thelma Wiseman Richmond Indiana Deitch Mr. King Elza King Wiseman H. S. Wiseman King Delaware

Mrs George Horak of McArthur Died After Illness

Mrs George Horak 20 of McArthur died at Cherrington Hospital Logan August 9 after a brief illness of internal hemorrhages. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Oak Hill. Funeral services were held in Tinker Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev Gibbs officiated. Burial followed at Elk Cemetery.

McArthur George Horak Cherrington Hospital Logan Charles Miller Oak Hill Tinker Chapel Gibbs Elk Cemetery

County Tax Totals Show Higher June Collection

George A. Knox county auditor and Blanche M. Steele county treasurer report June tax receipts for the county at 123122.06, above last year after deducting 1700 in special levy. Vinton County’s tax duplicate stands near 13 million and ranks well in collection percentage.

Girl Scouts Invested With Pins In McArthur Ceremony

Thirteen girl scouts and their officers and parents met on the school grounds Friday night to receive the girl scout pin after completing four meetings. Scouts explained tenderfoot tests pledge motto signs and other rituals while Grace Timms Dorothy Sprague Sara Rutledge Florence Miller Pearl Miller Dixie Perkins Janet Rutherford Dorothy Smith Virginia Morrow Virginia Wyckoff Eleanor Horton Sara Sharp Ruth Reasoner Betty Wrightsel participated with the investure led by Captain Mrs. Joe Saltz and troop committee members Mrs. A. Will Jr Mrs. Cynthia Hamilton and Mrs. Frank Wrightsel.

Dixie Perkins Janet Rutherford Dorothy Smith Virginia Morrow Virginia Wyckoff Eleanor Horton Sara Sharp Ruth Reasoner Betty Wrightsel Joe Saltz A. Will, Jr Cynthia Hamilton Frank Wrightsel

Republican Committee to seek congressional probe next winter

The News reports that members of the Republican National Committee will pursue a congressional investigation in the next winter session after a secret service inquiry. They allege the anonymous book Merry-Go-Round criticizes the administration and suspect Democratic agencies inspired it. Horace Liveright and Company refuse to disclose the author's identity, promising to resist.

Republican National Committee Secret Service Horace Liveright and Company

Whisker Contest Ends in Centralia Picnic Finish

In Centralia Washington on August 13 whisker contest concluded as barbers resumed work after five weeks of idleness. At Borst Park last night the town showcased many beard and mustache styles once wielded by famed stylists dating to Sir Walter Raleigh.

Centralia Wash U.P Washington Walter Raleigh Borst Park

Afflicted Girl Pulls Eyes From Her Head

A 16 year old girl at Morrisania Hospital in New York removed both eyes with her hands after inflamed eyes and severe headache led to admission. Nurses witnessed the right eye socket empty and the patient later revealed the left eye had fallen out. She had previously pulled three teeth in a prior self-mutilation incident.

New York U.P Morrisania Hospital

Ohio University Summer Term Ends With Largest August Class

The 127th academic year at Ohio University closes Friday with 255 seniors and two year graduates to receive degrees at 10 20 am in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Dr E B Bryan president delivers brief address and Miss Helen Hook sings. Eleven graduates earn MA and 108 bachelor degrees. Cock Robin the Commencement play by Phillip Barry and Elmer Rice is staged at 8 30 pm in Alumni Memorial Auditorium with Playshop presenting a well trained cast.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium E. B. Bryan Helen Hook Ohio University School of Music

Body found near rail line may be Walter Coyne

Milford Ohio the body of a man believed to be Walter Coyne former inmate of the Disabled War Veterans Hospital at Dayton was found beside Norfolk and Western Railroad track in Milford Authorities think he was killed and then thrown from a train

Milford Walter Coyne Disabled War Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Norfolk & Western Railroad

Disagreement Over Property Settlement in Dempsey Taylor Divorce

Hollywood August 13 Actress Ester Taylor says she seeks $100,000 for her Hollywood Hills home in the Dempsey divorce while Jack Dempsey has offered $50,000. The dispute over the property settlement delays the proceedings.

Hollywood U.P Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor Miss Taylor Hollywood Hills Dempsey

Kruschen Salts Ad Promotes Quick Fat Loss

World selling point touts Kruschen Salts as a daily morning remedy for a slim figure. It urges readers to take a half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast, claiming energy, bright eyes, clear skin, and vivacity as benefits. An 85 cent bottle promises four weeks of use with money back satisfaction.

McKee Drug Co Crime Pharmacy Co Ady

Rice Fined $300 After Auto Crash in Glouster

John Rice of Glouster was found guilty of driving a motor vehicle while drunk and fined 300 dollars plus costs after a High Street collision Saturday night that damaged parked cars. The case also led to actions against Marshal Fischer and Night Officer Shrieves. The mayor planned to hear a motion for a new trial and set another trial for next Monday.

Glouster Andrew Allen John Rice High Street Rice C. W. Fischer Shrieves A. B. Wells Athens George W

Blackmail Charge Filed in Elyria Suit

Arthur L. Garford 73 year old Elyria manufacturer and politician labels the $100,000 alienation suit from Rev. Alexander S. Kalassay Jr. as blackmail. Garford's attorney King Fauver says the minister is jailed in default of $5,000 bail and uses the suit to force Garford to sign bond.

Elyria Arthur L. Garford Alexander S. Kalassay Jr Hungarian Reformed Church of Garford King Fauver

Wife of missing radio operator believes husband alive

Cleveland dispatch reports Aug 13 that Mrs. Oliver Pacquette, wife of the lost radio operator, insists her husband may still be alive and attempting to reach her with a message from the North Sea where Parker D. Cramer is missing.

Cleveland U.P Oliver Pacquette North Sea Parker D. Cramer

Nine Ohioans Die in Automobile and Water Accidents

Nine Ohioans were killed in automobile crashes across the state yesterday. At least two others were injured. A small sedan plunged into Swan Creek in Toledo, drowning four people and seriously injuring a fifth.

Columbus Swan Creek Toledo

ZEMO Advertises Relief For Itching Skin

The ad proclaims ZEMO as a soothing antiseptic that stops itching and relieves heat and sting from skin conditions. It claims twenty years of use, clearing ringworm eczema rashes pimples and scalp irritations, with prices 35c 60c 1.00 and extra strength 1.25.

Zemo

Two Men Fined and Jailed for Drunk Charges

Glouster August 13 James Lantz fined 100 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a drunk charge. Unable to pay the fine he was jailed in Athens. George Stoecklein received a similar fine for a like charge and was sent to the county jail.

Glouster James Lantz Andrew Allen Athens George Stoecklein

Chicago couple visiting Glouster relatives on vacation

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. King of Chicago, former Glouster residents, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Bryson. King is on a two weeks' vacation spent with Ohio relatives and friends.

Glouster D. J. King Chicago Mr. King M. M. Bryson Ohio

Thornton residence on Summit Street to be sold

D J Thornton residence property on Summit Street in Glouster will be offered for sale by Sheriff Wayne Wingett at the courthouse door in Athens on Saturday at 1 PM. Appraised at 433.00, minimum bid set at 289.00.

Glouster D. J. Thornton Summit Street Wayne Wingett Athens

Luckoff to Open Lancaster Store Focusing on Women's Wear

Herman Luckoff of Athens operates stores in Glouster Athens and Chauncey and plans a Lancaster outlet. He has leased a prime location and aims to open in early September. The Lancaster store will carry similar merchandise to his other outlets, primarily women's wear.

Glouster Herman Luckoff Athens Chauncey Lancaster Luckoff

Stars Say For Friday August 14 Forecast By Gen eveve Kemble

The forecast notes advantages and financial increases along with delays and hidden obstacles. It warns of treachery and fraud but says plans can be antici pated and thwarted by an alert resourceful mind under pressure. Notable nativity Ernest Thompson Seton is cited.

Ernest Thompson Seton

Federal funds not demanded in highway department case

Columbus Aug 13 Special senate committee hearing exposed routine delays in collecting federal aid for state highway projects. Chief engineer Robert L Devereaux testified up to 1 000 000 in federal funds had not been collected after contractors were paid and jobs finished. He noted $22 000 in Cuyahoga County withheld for noncompliant work and cited a $20 000 Belmont County sum with no application filed.

Columbus State Highway Department Senate Robert L. Devereaux Federal Aid Bureau Devereaux Cuyahoga County Belmont County

Boxing receipts in Massachusetts reach 1930 total

Fans in Massachusetts spent a total of 1 047 235 dollars to attend boxing matches during the year 1930, reflecting substantial spectator interest and local event economics.

Massachusetts

Resinol Ointment Heals Severe Piles Says Mrs Storland

A testimonial from Mrs B Storland of St Paul Minnesota touts Resinol Ointment for relief from itching and bleeding piles after months of illness. The ad notes immediate relief and frequent use by women for irritation from acids and secretions. Free sample on request from Resinol Dept 91 Baltimore Maryland. Sold by all druggists.

Balto

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