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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1931

Page

13

Society Clubs Personal Mention News of Interest to Women

Jo Gott of Parkersburg widow of Dr J J i to make heir son-in-law Mrs Ralph Blankhet Earbarton and Mrs John Rood have re signed from two weeks motor through the Mast they were epee by Miss Miriam Ben ems of Dayton After a stay in New York City the remainder of the time was spent in Boston and Giou eneter Mars coterie Mr A B Lawrence B and Mr P B Lawrence and Miss Opal McWhorter left by motor this morn Big bed bag for Wheeling W Va on a few i axid Mes Alonzo Palmer are returning home Thursday from 4 daye oy in Parkersburg With Mrs Palmer s parents and Mrs W D fimith ies Carl Stickney arrived home by from Kingston where she fistted her brother and sister-in-law i and Mrs Charlies Foster sist ns Mrs Renick Dunlap of Wash a D C a girlhood friend who is part of the summer in

Jo.Gott Parkersburg Ena Ralph Blankhet Earbarton John Rood Miriam Benems Dayton A B. Lawrence P. B. Lawrence Opal McWhorter Wheeling W. Va Carl Stickney Kingston Charlies Foster Renick Dunlap Washa D. C

Work Shown At County Fair Here

4-H Club entries are on display at the Athens Fair in Building o t the fair. Girls from county sewing clubs show dresses with material costs designer names and producer towns. Albany Engineers display tools forms patterns and gear used by 4-H groups. Tomatoes and other items from 4-H rooms and a 3 8rs Club checker tile stir interest. The Kenney family reunion will be held at Pratts Grove on Aug 30 with relatives invited.

Marshfield Jolly Albany Fairlie Biddison Kearey Pratts Grove

Athens visit ends as Bithe family returns home

Mr and Mrs William Bithe Attie Patterson and children Clara Dilly wrap up an extended visit with relatives in Athens then go on to Mt Vernon to see Mr and Mrs J G Riley Mery Patterson Also mentioned Mrs Carl Hib bard of Painesville and family with Se Han Dove noting Herbert W Brooke in critical condition at 18 West Carpenter Street Hibberds’ husband is a half brother of Mr Brooks

Wiliam Bithe Attie Patterson Clara Dilly Athens J. G. Riley Mery Patterson Mt. Vernon Carl Hibbard Painesville Hane Dove Oy Herbert W. Brooke West Carpenter Street Hibberd Brooks

Notable visitors head to Athena County Fair in Ohio

Mrs Adaline Dye of Columbus on North Congress Street hosts guests arriving Thursday including Mrs Metcalfs son-in-law and daughter with Ruth Zimmerman from Circleville. Also Mrs John H Dana of Loudonville drove in Tuesday after a visit with Mrs John P Clase and her son and daughter-in-law in Loudonville.

Adaline Dye Columbus Congress Street John H. Dana Loudonville John P. Clase

Chauncey P T A Set to Meet at High School Auditorium

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association will meet next night at o o'clock in the high school auditorium for an important business session. Preston, president of the ston, will direct the program planned by a committee including Mrs. Lawrence Tennebill, Mrs. Ciel Cunningham, and Mrs. Gebriel Pencelli. All interested are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Bk. Preston Ston Lawrence Tennebill Ciel] Cunningham Gebriel Pencelli

Alder Reunion Sunday at Athens County Fairgrounds

An Asnusare of the Stalder family will hold a reunion Sunday, Aug 30, at the Athens County Fairgrounds. All family members or relatives are invited to attend.

UNCEY Asnusare Stalder Athens County Fairgrounds

Religious services held at Chauncey county infirmary chapel

In Chauncey on August 26 religious services were held in the County Infirmary chapel. Rev Mr Ahibrand and his wife conducted devotion and sermon. A five piece orchestra led by Mr Grosvenor provided music. Several visitors attended.

Chauncey Bundey V. Ahibrand Grosvenor

Nine Mines Operating In Chauncey District

Chauncey Aug 26 Mines are working in the Chauncey district today. Chauncey Mine No 25 is operating and Millfield Mine Poston No 1 is again active. The working list includes No 9 No 206 No 10 Ohio No 1 Black Diamond No 118 and L D Poston No 6.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Millfield Mine

Residents Return From Chauncey Visits

Mrs Paul William returns to Detroit after visiting Chauncey with Rev and Mrs Ablbrand of Mill Street. Mrs Otto Russell and sons Otto Hixson and Ralph William go to Catlettsburg Kentucky after a two week stay with Mrs Russell and Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr of Bills Avenue. Mr and Mrs A L Preston of Chauncey spend Sunday in Rose Farm Ohio with Blanche and Raymond Bartoe. Dr and Mrs C N Sanders of Millfield visit Columbus Tuesday. Billy Joe Stanley returns to Pomeroy after a two week visit in Chauncey with grandparents Floyd and Mrs Stanley.

Paul William Detroit Chauncey V. Ablbrand Mill Street Otto M. Ruseel and Sone Otto Hixson Ralph William Catlettsburg Russell Robert Hixson Bills Avenue A. L. Preston Cha

Mrs Pitts and daughter visit Plains. plans return home

Mrs. Joe Pitts and her daughter Clara Joan of Barberton Ohio are visiting Mrs. Pitts' parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace in The Plains. They will remain for a short stay before returning home.

Joe Pitts Clara Joan Barberton Ohio Plains Pitts Harry Wallace

Mrs Pinnick and son visit Barberton kin this weekend

Mr and Mrs John Pinnick and son John Robert of Barberton were guests of Mrs Mollie Hardy, mother of Mrs Pinnick, in The Pienie on Sunday, accompanied by Miss Verna Wallace.

Verna Wallace John Pinnick John Robert Barberton

Chauncey Funeral Service for Marion Graham

Mr and Mrs A L Preston and others attended the Salem Church funeral of Marion Graham in Chauncey. Rev Leslie Dabrits conducted the service and burial followed at Salem Cemetery. Chetuncey and Dayton residents attended, including Wesley Syx and his son Roland.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Clarence Blackford Gase Graham Chetuncey Wesley Syx Roland Syx Dayton Marion Graham Salem Church Leslie Dabrits Salem Cemetery Graham Syx Guns Graham

Busy Bee Needle Club Meets in Chauncey

The Busy Bee Needle Club of Chauncey met with Mrs. A. L. Preston as hostess for an evening of sewing. Refreshments followed. Attending were Mrs. Glyde Jorden, Mrs. Harry Swart, Mrs. Eddie Blackford, Mrs. Marion Schoonover, Mrs. Gabriel Pencelli, and Mrs. A. L. Preston.

Chauncey Busy Bee Needle Club A. L. Preston Glyde Jorden Harry Swart Eddie Blackford Marion Schoonover Gabriel Pencelli

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Floyd Stanley in Chauncey

Mrs Floyd Stanley of Chauncey celebrated her birthday with a weekend gathering at her Main Street home. Relatives present included William Robinett Jr and son Billy Lee of Columbus, Joseph Stanley and sons Floyd Leroy and Billy Joe, and Joseph Ford of Pome.

Roy Ford and Staniey Familial Connections Noted

The fragment identifies Roy Ford as the father of Mrs. Staniey and mentions Joe Staniey and Mrs. Robimett as part of the family. It notes a father daughter relationship within the Staniey and Robimett connections, forming a brief kinship outline.

Day School Closed After Three Weeks In Holiness Church

The Daily Bible School in East Millfield under Wilbert Hare of Pennsylvania wrapped up last Friday after three weeks. One hundred thirty four children enrolled and eighty four attended last Sunday. Sunday School meets at 0:30 each Sunday with Andrew McKinney as superintendent.

Mra F. E. Boudinet Daily Bible School Wilbert Hare Pennsylvania Holiness East Millfield Andrew McKinney Mae Howard Beatrice Gilley New Lexington George Fitger Jutla Patton Columbus Fred Moore Kent Joe Copeland McKinley Omen William Omen M. D. Gardner Tasah West Leo McMenamy Jacksonville Ray Russell Sheltering Arms Hospital Lew Russell Athens Billy Emmett Oclbers Greens Run Millfield John Gary, Jr

Fay-Vert Laxative Promises Easy Gentle Relief

An old advertisement touts Fay-Vert AKATIVE laxative in a round orange powder can that melts in the mouth without water. It claims fast, gentle evacuation, praises appeal to all ages, and notes 75 cent sizes are available in drug stores.

Local Guests Share Sunday Dinner at Simpkins Home

Mr and Mrs B W Simpkins hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Simpkine and their daughter visiting. Earl McConkey and his children from Athens joined Mrs Lucile George Fitzer, who had knee injuries from an earlier mine accident, and has resumed duties Monday.

Herman North Broadwell Henry North North Eben Gillespie Misa Jean Chadwell Columbus B. W. Simpkins Er Pgp Simpkine Earl McConkey Athens Lucile George Fitzer

Child Dies in Creek Fire Accident In Bellefontaine

Aug 26 in Bellefontaine reports an 8 year old girl Mary Merns died after boiling water spilled from nearby locomotives into a small creek. The girl accidentally fell into the pool and was fatally scorched.

Bellefontaine Mary Merns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alonzo Palmer Ralph D. Cole the Plains Charles G. Khradfield, JR Messenger Chauncey P. T. A ALDER Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Opees D.H San Bernardino Cal Telia E. Cihete Hotel Batiste Chauncey No Needle Club Charles Humphrey S & Guest Miss — Humphrey Denver, W Abbie Clancy Zanesville Charles Pyle Mansfield Goitre Forest Allen Betty Joann Jean Akron Charlies Pyle Willard Fred Shaner White Cross Hospital George Shaner Storck Storgk Cornwell's Athens’ Jeweler
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