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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1927
Page
8
Miss Edith Wilson of Chauncey leaves for Chicago Illinois to spend a few days visiting her cousin Mrs Nannette Madelsohn, formerly of Cincinnati.
GLOUSTER Aug 18 council held a special meeting and approved issuing a certificate of indebtedness to temporarily finance street improvement and sewer work under construction. In Corning Aug 13 Mr and Mrs Shaw announce the birth of a son. In GLOUSTER Aug 18 the Brouster Whites Sox were defeated 9 to 3 at New Holland. Numerous personal mentions follow including births, visits, and local events.
Mrs Kasler led a discussion on prayer and service with two new members joining, Mrs Sneerringy and James McClelland, as the group decided to continue under Mrs Eddy andGertrude Rainey was named leader for September meeting.
Aug 13 Glouster report notes fewer Kiwanis members due to vacations. Bong Leader LeFavor presided and a song fest followed. Florence Andrews won the attendance prize, awarded to B. R. Angle.
Equiety meets Shelton Missionary Society at Trimble Church of Christ for its regular meeting on a Wednesday night. Six members attend as the business session proceeds under their oversight.
Mrs. Mart Barnett and daughter Maxine return from Columbus where they visited Mrs. William Clifford. Misa Jane and Pearl Langley Evelyn and Lillian Moore of Dallas Texas visit local friends. Harry Murray and sister Elza visited their sister Mrs. Mae Brooks in Zanesville. Mrs. W E Curran and children from Birmingham Ala visit Mrs. Curran's mother Mrs. George Allen. Howard Morgan Lawrence Brown Mrs C F Swartz and Wilbur motor to High Ridge. Mr and Mrs K A Hardy and family Mr and Mrs George Schotjuskorb and son Mrs Charles Longley return from camping at St Marys Lake. Elizabeth Brooks Russi of Zanesville visits relatives Thursday evening.
Ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wemmer of Toledo was struck by a machine on the highway in Millfield Thursday and taken to a Columbus hospital Friday. He suffered a brain concussion and possible internal injuries. His condition was listed as critical. He was spending the summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Wemmer in Millfield. His parents traveled from Toledo after being notified.
At Kelly Park Crestline Ohio Chauncey and L A Koons of Athens attended the Bedford County Pennsylvania Association of Ohio fourth annual reunion. Dr A J Learned of Millfield aged 88 was the oldest attendee. A fine program highlighted the day.
A speaker on the program delivered a talk titled Immigration, tracing European migrants across the ocean and through Atlantic coast colonies to Ohio and the West. The message noted next year's reunion will be held in Marion, Ohio.
In Chauncey Aug 13 Troop 1 of the Chauncey Boy Scouts led by Scout Master Ralph C Pritts will depart Sunday for Camp Copeland near Stewart for a one week stay They will bring camping gear and provisions The group leaving includes Hissworth Tracy Adrian Simpson Hyatt Pettht Homer Omen Charles Minister Elbert Minister Bennie Ferrell Dale Warner Dean Hamilton Monford Cunningham Clifford Shafer and Mr Pritts Others are expected to join later
Mr and Mrs John Ley announce the birth of a son at their home in the city on Friday morning, August 13. The infant arrives as Chauncey community members share Congratulations with the family.
Mr and Mrs Charles Robinett hosted a chicken dinner at their Millfield home on Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Florence Rambo of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny of Nelsonville.
Myers and Mrs Myers hosted this week at their city home. They entertained the former's brother Ora Myers daughter Doris Myers and son Alva Myers of Columbus and cousins Mr and Mrs Robert Sickles of Vore Ridge.
Mrs. J Atkinson and daughters Ruth and Frances of Beaumont are visiting in Cleveland Ohio at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Babson. Irma Atkinson accompanies them for a few days of sightseeing and family time in Cleveland.
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