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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

11

Funeral held for Chauncey Poison Victim Christena Edwards

The Church of Christ in Chauncey filled with relatives and friends for the funeral of 10 year old Christena Louise Edwards who died Friday night from food poisoning linked to canned green beans. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led the service with hymns by C. S. Bradfield Christine Brown and Hazel Lahugh. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Christena was a Chauncey fourth grade pupil and is survived by her parents Earl and wife, a brother Edwin, and grandparents Ned Gould and Jesse Donaldson couple.

Chauncey Church of Christ Christena Louise Edwards Earl Edwards Gilbert Courtney C. S. Bradfield Christine Brown Hazel Lahugh Greenlawn Elsie Worden Arretta Grigsby Marcella Schoonover Evelyn Stewart Donna Tittle Betty Lou Banfield Wanda Mullins Gleneta Patton Mary Lou Verity Wyona Tittle Chauncey Schools Edwin Ned Gould Jesse Donaldson

Morristown Holiness Church Weekly Schedule

CHAUNCEY The Morristown Holiness Church lists prayer tonight at the church. Wednesday Rev. B C Browning preaches at East Millfield Holiness Mission. Thursday Browning conducts services at Happy Hollow. Friday cottage prayer at Edward and Mrs Houston Bailey Run. Sunday Dec 12 School 9:30 preaching 10:30 and 7 pm Browning. Young People led by Mrs Browning at 615 with a blackboard chart by George Adkins. In Browning absence Dec 5 Rev Edw Shingler filled Morristown pulpit after Ironton dedication.

Chauncey Morristown B. C. Browning East Millfield Browning Happy Hollow Edward Houston Bailey Run George Adkins Holiness Ironton Edw. Shingler Nelsonville

Elks Memorial Guests Attend Nelsonville Service

Chauncey Sissons attended the Elks Memorial service in Nelsonville Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny and daughter Jean. They were hosted in Millfield at dinner by Mrs. Elizabeth Robinet. Mrs. Ida Hill and daughter spent last Friday in Columbus. Dover Grange to meet at 7 30 p m at the K of P building. Theisen family notes include William Theisen’s slight improvement after bed confinement since November.

Chauncey William Sisson Nelsonville Ivan Matheny Jean Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Ida Hill John Sharrick Columbus William Theisen Dover Grange K. of P Herman Theisen

Postponed Martha Bible Class Meeting Christmas Gift Exchange

The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ has postponed its Friday night meeting to Wednesday night December 15 at Mrs. Ida Hill home Chauncey. The event will be the Christmas party with a gift exchange. Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne with guests over the weekend Mr and Mrs Fred Osborne and daughter Rachel Athens R D 1 Mrs H B Noble Albany Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne and daughter Florence Ann and Mr and Mrs E F Bingman Vere Ridge and Mary Miller The Plains.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Henry Osborne Fred Osborne Rachel Athens H. B. Noble Albany Dane Osborne Florence Ann EF. L. Bingman Vere Ridge Mary Miller the Plains

Seventeen Chauncey Mines Now Active in District

Seventeen mines in Chauncey district operate Tuesday, two more than Monday. Active sites include No. 5, No. 9, No. 10X, No. 15, No. 28, No. 90, No. 219, No. 255, No. 267, Hocking, Poston No. 6, Chauncey N Y 25, Lick Run, Kimberly, Coonville, Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Hocking Poston No Chauncey N. Y Lick Run Kimberly Coonville Carbondale Black Diamond

Chauncey Christmas Pageant Rehearsals Begin At Church

Rehearsals for the Christmas pageant and music at the Church of Christ have started with the first on Monday night and another on Wednesday at 6 pm. Adults are urged to assist with the pageant and singing led by committee members Betty Courtney Ellen Blackford Pauline Agin Eva Ferrer Julia Johnson and Christine Brown. Mrs Alice Theisen to host Ladies Aid Society meeting at Millfield M E Church Friday Dec 10 with business social birthday observance and Christmas gift exchange.

Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Courtney Ellen Blackford Pauline Agin Eva Ferrer Julia Johnson Christine Brown Alice Theisen Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M. E

Stock market holds gains after early dip in dull session

Dull trading persisted in New York stocks with minor recoveries after an opening decline. Steel slipped then steadied to near 564, Bethlehem eased to 82, General Motors recovered to 34 1 2, Chrysler fell to 58 1 2, Du Pont at 115 1 2, American Can down 1 to 14, Atchison and New York Central weaker, utilities quiet, Smelting off 1 2 to 68 while Anaconda rose to 30 1 2 and American Smelting near 47.

New York Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler du Pont Atchison New York Central Anaconda

Toledo Grain and Cincinnati Produce Prices Mixed Across Commodities

Grain prices show Wheat No 2 red at 95 cents, No 3 red 92 9 5, Corn No 2 yellow 55, No 3 yellow 55. Livestock in Pittsburgh sees hogs down slightly with 180 lb and under pricing near 8.80 to 8.90, cattle and calves steady to modestly active, lambs 9.5 to 10, and varied hog and steer quotes across weight classes.

Toledo Pittsburgh

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles H Harris of Athens visited Logan to see Mrs Lydia Westenhaver who suffered a stroke last week and showed no improvement Monday. Miss Phila Martin Lancaster visited her parents Judge and Mrs F P Martin. George Schorr of Columbus visited relatives in the city. Mrs Robert Davis spent the end of the week in Columbus with her husband. Mr and Mrs Clarence Blosser returned home after a few days in Mt Pleasant Michigan with Jacob A Keller and Mr and Mrs I W Hartman. Keller accompanied them to Logan for a brief visit.

Charles H. Harris Athens Logan Lydia Westenhaver Phila Martin Lancaster F. P. Martin George Schorr Columbus Robert Davis Clarence Blosser Mt. Pleasant Mich Jacob A. Keller I. W. Hartman Mr. Keller

Ohio Grange Members Prepare for State Gathering in Cincinnati

Ohio Grange members from all regions converge on Cincinnati for the 65th annual Ohio State Grange session December 14 to 16. Delegates will vote on 1938 policy and agricultural legislation, with speeches by Governor Davey, Mayor Wilson, and National Grange leaders. Highlights include Fifth and Sixth Degree rituals, a Kroger Foundation tour, a public reception, and sessions at Hotel Clinton and Nepth Street Baptist Church.

Grange Ohio Cincinnati Ohio State Grange Kroger Food Foundation Davey Wilson Linton Népth Street Baptist Church

Cattle and Hog Receipts Reported with Varied Sale Prices

The document lists cattle receipts with best prices at $8 and mediums around $7, fat cows $4.50 to $6.50, veal and calf categories, hog receipts including good at $8.50, lights and heavies near $8, sows and shoats, sheep and lamb receipts with good at $9. The section also notes horse receipts and a blow sale price around $10.

Wool market steady with cautious inquiries and firm prices

The wool market continued to improve with inquiries from Worsted manufacturers but buyers limiting purchases to urgent needs. Cables from Boston show Australian prices strong and slightly higher than last week, with the continent active and England purchasing wools.

U. S. Agriculture Boston Australia Continent England

Summary of Scoring Snippets and Percentages

A compact set of numeric scores and percentages is listed, including multiple team or item lines with figures like 3% 8 49-40 and 108.28 3s 43-41, followed by additional pairings such as 106.22 Bien 45-43 and 106.98 4m 54-44. The fragmentary data appears to be a standings or results table lacks clear context or full labels.

Bien

Scout Troop 59 to Meet at First Methodist Church

Scout Troop 59 sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will meet Wednesday December 8 at 7 p m in the scout headquarters at the First Methodist Church. All registered members urged to attend. Scoutmaster Lawrence Hayes and assistants Clinton Knowlton and Howard Bollinger invite boys ages 12 to 14 who wish to become scouts to attend.

Kiwanis Club First Methodist Church Lawrence Hayes Clinton Knowlton Howard Bollinger

Ohio Society of Professional Engineers appoints new PR committee

George W. Clark of Athens was named to an 11 member committee on public relations for the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. J. R. Burkey, president, announced today.

George W. Clark Athens Ohio Society of Professions al Engineers J. R. Burkey

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