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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1934

Page

3

Trattie Lil Lights To Be Given in Nelsonville This Week

Nelsonville council acts this week to approve traffic controls on four streets and install stop signs at several intersections. Mayor directs janitor to enforce signals, while civil service lists are reviewed for a junior high vacancy, with three top candidates to be canvassed for appointment.

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Mattern Tells How Zippers Saved Life

Jimmy Mattern, 29, returns after a globe spanning flight ending in Nome and New York. He lauded Athens leaders for Holzer Airport and predicted it will put the town on the map. At Athens Airport he thanked civic leaders and recalled earlier aviation days.

Mattern Zippers Athens Rowland Field Parkersburg Gallipolis Holzer Eéntry United States Len McCune Clifford C. Cornell Kiwanis Club T. M. Wolfe Clarence Gill 8. S. Sherrard J. E. Jones Pure Oil Company Neil C. Mathews Carpenter Street The Oil Company

Hazel Loretta Davis Buried at Greenlawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Hazel Loretta Davis age 21 months were held Saturday from the Chauncey residence with Rev. Graham officiating and a local quartet singing. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thurlow Davis. The burial took place in Greenlawn Cemetery. Surviving are two brothers Charles and [illegible] and grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Matheny of Chauncey.

Hazel Loretta Davis Greenlawn Cemetery Chauncey Hazel Loretta Thurlow Davis Graham Greenlawn Cem Charles Andp Charles Matheny

Detour in Detroit and Local Notices Highlight Family Loss

Beulah Jane Kilpatrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick, died at the parents’ home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Greenlawn. Relatives include Ruth, Neal, Tedrow, and Briggs family members. DUMPING Dumping of trash along Factory Road prompts mayor orders and enforcement measures.

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Circle of Ruth Holds Thank Offering Meeting at Presbyterian Church

In Nelsonville the Circle of Ruth annual thank offering meeting was held in the Garden social rooms. Committee members included Mrs. James Knight and others. 57 attendees enjoyed a musical program by Mrs. Earl McCune Cleveland and others, with refreshments served. Out of town guests included Mrs. McCune Cleveland Mrs. Charles Stratton Athens and Miss Mildred Hellyer Columbus. A nice offering was collected and the next regular meeting will be on September 10.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville James Knight Fred Edington H. A. Chute Gene Pritchard Frank Lowry L. S. Krieg Margaret Johnson Circle of Ruth Earl McCune Cleveland Mary Frances Groves Jean Freer Josephine Sharp Shirley Sayers Louise Rice McCune Charles Stratton Athens Mildred Hellyer Columbus

Keetons Headed to World's Fair in Chicago

Mr and Mrs William Keeton and their son Billy left today to attend the World's Fair in Chicago.

Nelsonville William Keeton Billy Chicago

Visits and gatherings fill Carbon Hill community notices

Carbon Hill and surrounding area residents visit relatives in Lancaster Columbus Logan and Lorain. Attendees include Bertha Nutter and Nettie Worley plus numerous Lowes Nutter and Smith family members. Socials feature a group roast at the half way mark and an M E Church Ladies Aid trip to Old Man's Cave.

Carbondale Defeats Old Timers In 7-2 Showdown

Carbondale won 7-2 over the Old Timers in a high stepping baseball contest. Jonel Mohney led the Vets with ten hits allowed for Carbondale while Carbondale totaled eleven hits off Mohney. Key plays included Lowry scoring on a Chesser double and Garner's decisive error, with Lightfritz and Bruce among standout performers for Carbondale. The Sun King Coal of Millfield and the Columbus Stars are slated to visit Nelsonville in upcoming games.

Nelsonville Carbondale Jonel Mohney Vets Carlin John Lowry C. Chesser Chesser Garner Jonas Risley Stanley Bruce Lightfritz Mohney John K. Chesser Graham Sanders Sun King Coal Millfield Nelsonville Shoe Factory ABRH POA Lightirita J. Lowry Chisonweee Mace Greece H. Chesser Carlla Ceccumsemmsee BG Scspecqeee Brantey Cscstscwes I Devas Ccaccasstetewees OLD Timers AB Ae Corre Campeett Witham Saonee Aebyeenyeenmn Lowry Priors Ers I. Mohney Johnson Houston Haydenville Sun King Federal Glass Columbus Columbus Stars Negro Aggregation Stars

Aged Widow Hattie Johnson Dies in Athens

Mrs. Hattie Johnson a 70 year old widow of Charles Johnson died yesterday in Athens. Her body was taken to Stouts Funeral Home where friends may call. Surviving are daughter Mia Goldie Lars son Akron and two sons Charles Cleveland and Henry Jobs. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Three sisters Mrs Ed Love and Mrs John Love Nelsonville Miss Hilma Johnson Columbus and one brother Oscar Murray City survive.

Nelsonville Hattie Johnson Charles Johnson Athens Stout Mia Goldie Larsson Akron Charles Cleveland Henry Jobs Ed Love John Love Hilma Johnson Columbus Oscar Murray City

Infant Margaret Weaver Dies. Rites Planned At Home

Margaret Louise Weaver six months old died Monday at the family home on Harper Street. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 p m at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Noah Sommers and Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Weaver.

Nelsonville Margaret Louise Weaver James Weaver Harper Street Greenlawn Weaver Noah Sommers City LeRoy Weaver Deanville

Local Projects Proposed to Improve City Services

City plans include sanitation and drainage upgrades such as a garbage incinerator and sewage disposal, plus extensions of sanitary sewers and water service to Richland Avenue. The planning commission report was filed and estimates requested. FERA work relief potential discussed. A traffic light at Shafer and Union and removal of State/Morris light were approved. raises for Traffic Officer Carmen Church also approved.

Public Works Administration Richland Avenue Water Department Columbia Avenue West Union Street McBee Binder Co Len B. McCune FERA Planning Commission John W. Downer A. B. Wells Hudson Addition W. B. Cable East State Street Court Street Samuel B. E. Erskine Frank P. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Company Council Athens Anna F Stauffer Shafer Street Union Street State Street Morris Avenue Bert Russell Carmen Church Russell

Local Visitors and Family Tidings in Mason City

Syracuse resident Mrs. Hazel Berry and son visit Mrs. MaeQuil len while Mrs. Frank Mills and son Franklin Eugene travel to Gallipolis for several days with her sister Mrs. Carl Gordon. The Oblinger family returns home to Dayton after visiting W. B. McBride's parents. Don Houston and Evelyn Jones resume residence in Kittman after visiting Misses Genevieve and Josephine Duckworth. Mrs. Lillian Moore and Mrs. Florence Fields of Akron spend Thursday in Mason City with friends. Charlie Calkins of Mansfield visits daughter Mary Elizabeth Calkins at Van Johnson’s home.

Hazel Berry Parkersburg MaeQuillen Frank Mills Franklin Eugene Gallipolis Carl Gordon J. P. Oblinger W. 8. McBride Dayton Don Houston Evelyn Jones Genevieve Josephine Duckworth Kittman Lillian Moore Florence Fields Akron Mason City Charlies Calkins Mansfield Mary Elizabeth Calkins van Johnson Carl Dennison Baby Standley Lee David Dennison Glenn Reed Columbus John Standley Thelma Geneva John Marjorie Don Harold Ahle Russel Morgan Walter Losey Greendale Anna Wilson Trimble Mary Wilson Jessie Raymond Robinson Ralph Betty Lou Frank Daugherty Amesville Francis Day Denver Carl Welling Taylor P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Floyd Smith Glouster Ter

Nelsonville Delegates Attend State D A Convention

Mrs. Clara Backus national representative and district state deputy and Mrs. Sophia Mann Nelsonville Council representative travel to Columbus for the state D A convention. Mr and Mrs Fred Linscott announce the birth of Joseph Daniel at Cherrington Hospital Logan with grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolfe and Daniel Linscott. Eugene Berry and Mr and Mrs Carlos Ogg return from the Legion convention at Sandusky.

Nelsonville Clara Backus Sophia Mann Nelsonville Council Columbus Fred Linscott Joseph Daniel Cherrington Hospital Logan Joseph Wolfe This City Daniel Linscott Amesaville Eugene Berry Carlos Ogg Legion Sandusky

Evener Funeral Held for James Evener at Hilltop Cemetery

Funeral services for James Evener age 56 were held from his mother Lillie Eveners home in Sand Ridge with Rev. B H Pugh of Pilgrim Holiness Church in charge. Burial followed at Hilltop Cemetery. He is survived by wife Edna eight children his mother three sisters and five brothers.

Chauncey James Evener Lillie Evener Sand Ridge B. H. Pugh Pilgrim Holiness Church Hilltop Cemetery Edna

Community Circles Include Dennison Reed and Standley Families

Local social notes report visits and gatherings across Bishopville and surrounding towns. Families such as Dennison Reed Standley Daugherty and Smith share weekends with relatives in Columbus Glouster Amesville Taylor Ridge Nelsonville and Belpre._births and illnesses are noted among Standley and Reed families as well as visits by McNally Tippie and Linscott relatives.

Lannings Honored At Chicken Dinner

CHAUNCEY The marriage of Pansy Mae Carter and Walter Lanning was solemnized at 4 50 in the afternoon with Rev Charles Hook presiding. Attendants included Garnet Lanning and Mrs Carter as well as a crowd of relatives and friends from Chauncey and nearby towns. Gifts were exchanged to honor the couple with many Ingrams and Savage families listed among attendees.

Chauncey Pansy Mae Carter Walter Ning Olethric Charles Hook Garnet Lanning Mre Canter Ning Lanning Arthur Ingram Eldon Audrey Katleen Agi Robert Ingram Ia Ward Herdlicks Nelsonville Sy Vester Hammond Trimbiet Dick Ingram Lancaster Raymond Savage Dickie Joe Mead Jamma Jean Cynthia Lanning Grant Fred Villars Ernest Joseph Margaret John Mullins Chaunce

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Marriage

Chauncey residents report Grace Hillvey Stone and her children visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer and family from Sophia West Virginia. Thomas Dew of Wheeling spent the weekend with Chauncey friends. Dr C N Sanders of Millfield was in Columbus Monday. Arthur Riley and Bernice Martin married in Point Pleasant West Virginia last Friday July 20.

Chauncey Grace Hillvey Stone Sophia W. Va Robert Hillyer Ana Thomas Dew Wheeling C. N. Sanders Millfield Columbus Arthur Riley, Linding Bernice Martin Point Pleasant

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Floyd Stanley

Mrs. Floyd Stanley was honored as guest of honor at a chicken dinner Sunday marking her birth day anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Robinett and children Billy Lee and Norma Jean of Columbus, Harold Sheriock of Athens, Joseph Ford, Toots and John Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stanley.

Chauncey Floyd Stanley William Robinett, Jr Billy Lee Norma Jean Columbus Harold Sheriock Athens Joseph Ford Toots

St Paul Man Offers Free Udga Treatments for Ulcers

St Paul resident Wm HF Fraser promotes Udga as a cure for stomach ulcers and indigestion. He invites sufferers to write for a free sample, promising a seven day trial box with a money back guarantee via Athens Pharmacy. Fraser advertises from Suite 72 Foot Schulze Building in St Paul Minnesota.

St. Paul Minn Wm. HF. Fraser Ths City Fraser Suite 72 Foot-Schulze Bidg

Swartz and Woode Reunion Planned for Labor Day

The Swarts and Woode Reunion will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on September 3, Labor Day. Local residents Brice Chapman, Mervyn Davies, Reena Hayes, and several families are noted visiting relatives and attending church activities as road work continues on Calaway Ridge. A child, Vern Shumway, required ten stitches after a knee cut and will be bedridden for about 19 days. local officials report Mayors fining two residents for intoxication and loitering.

Alfred Swarts and Woode Athens County Fairgrounds Brice Chapman Parkersburg Mervyn Davies Greencastle Ind J. &. Guthrie Reena Hayes Gallipolis Landis Cook Joe Guthrie Huntington Elzie Guthrie Charles Shumway Vern Shumway Guss van Nest Tod Dell Gaul Woodman Carpenter

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