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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1928

Page

5

Funeral Held for Mrs Sallie Tinklepaugh in Middleport

Funeral services for Mrs Sallie Surtees Tinklepaugh wife of S P Tinklepaugh formerly of Chauncey and sister of Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr of this city were held Saturday at 2 pm from her Middleport residence. Burial was in Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were New York Central Railroad conductors. Relatives from several cities attended. Also noted is a Chauncey Bible Class gathering planned for Wednesday at Mrs John Brewer’s home.

Chauncey Sallie Surtees Tinklepaugh S. P. Tinklepaugh Charles Bradfield Middleport Skinner New York Central Railroad Hill Cemetery E. R. Philo Margaret Philo Elmyra N. Y Nellie Dawson Thomas J. Dawson Columbus E. H. Tinklepaugh Canal Winchester Bess Patterson Mansfield Leonard Koenig Cleveland Charles 8. Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Charles Murray City William Bradfield Will Shields Cleo Mae Athens John W. Longstaff

Cecil Hunt 9 Dies After Illness At Home

Chauncey residents mourn Cecil Hunt a Chauncey Grade Schools pupil died Saturday at home after about a week of illness. Funeral services were held at 11 o clock today at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. G B Courtney. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Hunt and several brothers and sisters.

Chauncey Cecil Hunt John Hunt High Street G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Greenlawn Gillian

Cunningham brothers lead Willys plant team to Los Angeles

Cecil Cunningham of Chauncey and Lawrence Purdy of Toledo arrived in Los Angeles to oversee a new Willys-Overland assembly plant. Cecil is son of Vint and Mrs Cunningham of Chauncey. Harold Ogg of Chauncey visited his parents in Chauncey. Forest Swart of Philo visited Chauncey and Athens. Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham spent Thanksgiving with daughter and son-in-law in Chillicothe.

Chauncey Cecil Cunningham Toledo Los Angeles Calif Lawrence Purdy Willys-Overland Company Cecil Vint Cunningham Ellis Avenue iChauncey Harold Ogg Columbus Charles, Ogg Forest Swart Philo Athens Lloyd Fennell Mary Lou Donna Mae Chillicothe

Ruth James Celebrates 84th Birthday at Home

On Saturday Chauncey marked the eighty four birthday of Mrs Ruth James a Millfield lifelong resident. Her children and grandchildren gathered at her home for the celebration with a four candle cake baked by Mrs George W Johnson and a dinner prepared by Mrs L Don Sanders assisted by two granddaughters Mozelle Lanthony and Hazella Hugh. Mrs James received many nice gifts.

Chauncey Ruth James Millfield George W. Johnson L. Don Sanders James Mozelle Lanthony Hazella Hugh

Virgil Ogg Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

Virgil Ogg was taken to Dr. Warren V. Sprague’s office for a tonsil and adenoids removal Sunday morning. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg of Chauncey.

Chauncey Virgil Ogg Warren V. Sprague Virgil Charles Ogg

Local Man Found Dead in Barn Near Wilmington

Luther Davis aged 70 a retired carpenter was found hanging from a rafter in a barn at his home near Wilmington today by Clarence Gray. A home search recovered 315 dollars which will be turned over to Probate Court.

Wilmington U.R Luther Davis Clarence Gray Davis

Man Arreste d in Street Fight Death

Youngstown police report James Turner aged 24 was arrested over the death of Samuel Ford aged 23 after a street fight in which Ford faced Turner with a knife while Turner used a short handled ax.

Youngstown James Turner Samuel Ford Ford Turner

Athens wedding ties Columbus couple to Ohio State ties

Miss Dorothy Gladys Johnston of Middleport wed Mr. W. Jeffries of Columbus in Athens with Rev. C. M. Coulter officiating. Mrs. Jeffries, a former Ohio University student, works in pathology at Ohio State University. Jeffries, a purchasing agent, is past commander of Franklin Post No. 1 American Legion. They will reside at 1250 North Fifth Street, Columbus, after December 15. Various local residents and visitors near Athens and Columbus are noted, including family visits and social events at Sayre and the Gleaners Class.

Athens Beatrice Rose Dorothy Gladys Johnston Wheeling W. Va J. H.n Home Johnston Middleport W. Jeffries J. G. Jeffries Madison Avenue Columbus C. M. Coulter M. E Jeffries Ohio University Pathology Ohio State University Auld’s Inc Franklin Post American Legion

Chappell Receives Readings List and School Maps Ordered

D. O. Chappell, assistant superintendent of Athens County Schools, has a list of 40 plus books for grade school reading from the Pupils Reading Circle. The Athens Township Board of Education authorized map purchases to replace old ones for eight schools. Pupils earning four years of reading receive a diploma seal. three books in a year grants a certificate. The circle aims to foster careful reading, love of books, and personal ownership. Anyone may buy the reading circle books, and teachers may guide purchases.

D. O. Chappell Athens County Athens Township

The Happy Way To Do Shopping The Shop-O-Scope

Christmas gift suggestions in the Ath ens Messenger Classifieds are grouped into Gifts for Her, Him, Children, the Home, and Dinner and Decorations. The guide streamlines choosing gifts and locating stores, promising savings in time energy and money for Christmas Day.

Athens Messenger

Wilcox Heads On Church Work Trip

The Rev. A. Y. Wilcox pastor of Athens Presbyterian Church leaves on a two day church business trip. He attends the National Missionary Committee meeting of the Ohio Synod at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Columbus and will visit Cedarville College on Tuesday on Synod business. He returns to Athens Wednesday morning.

A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church National Missionary Committee of the Ohio Synod Northminster Presbyterian Church Columbus Wilcox Cedarville College Cedarville Athens

Canadian Steamer Chief Maquilla Abandoned by Crew

The Canadian steamer Chief Maquilla with a 75 crew and officers was abandoned by its crew early today. The crew and officers were taken aboard the Yogen Maru during the early hours of the morning after the stricken ship was found in distress.

Portland Ore U.P

Yogen Maru Abandons Ship. Crew Safe on Board

Radio message from Mackay reports the Yo gen Maru is now cleared. All hands have abandoned ship and are safe aboard the Yogen Maru. The abandoned vessel message confirms crew safety and vessel status.

Mackay

Athens County Starts 1929 Dog License Sales

Dog licenses for the new year 1929 may now be obtained at the Athens County Auditor J C Edmundson office. Saturday December 1 marked the first day for issuing the new tags. Licenses may be obtained any time at the same price as last year.

Athens County J. C. Edmundson

Chile Quake Death Toll Rises to 221 Reported

The Chile quake near Santiago raises death estimates to 221 with 635 injured as reports come in from 6 towns. La Nacion cites correspondents while the State Telegraph Agency updates known dead to 187 and cites 100 to 120 in government figures, with 54 killed in Constitucion.

Santiago Chile U.R la Nacion Here 14A Nacion State Telegraph Agency Constitucion

Eight men held in City Prison from many states

A Sunday night census shows eight inmates aged 17 to 43 in the City Prison, representing nearly as many states. Officials say travelers apply for jail housing to be accounted for if any criminal incidents occur at night.

Trophy Winners To Be Named On Radio

The December 5 noon hour broadcast from Chicago will announce the Moses Leadership Trophy for 1928. Dr. C W Warburton will brief the winners and a department representative will interview them. Award selection is by Agriculture Department representatives and the broadcast week features department speakers from Washington.

Washington United States Department of Culture National Broadcasting Company Chicago C. W. Warburton Department of State Moses le National Club Congress Departsment of Agriculture Departe Tment

Baldwin replies to Britten on naval conference plan

Premier Stanley Baldwin told the Commons he had sent his reply to Representative Preston Britten of the United States regarding Britten’s letter proposing an Anglo American conference on naval armaments.

London Stanley Baldwin Fis The of Commons Predda Britten United States Britten

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