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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

Page

8

Christmas Seal Sale Starts In Glouster This Week

Glouster divides into seven districts to sell Christmas Seals with Miss Lalla Panford Miss Esta Cunningham Mrs Jane LeFever Mrs Ruth Watkins Miss Mildred Vicroy Miss Mildred Howard and Miss Rachel Mary in charge. Friday marked Health Day in schools with an explanatory program and pupils urged to buy at least one seal.

Hous Lalla Panford Esta Cunningham Jane LeFever Ruth Watkins Mildred Vicroy Mildred Howard Rachel Mary

Aged Woman J W Moody Dies in Glouster Burial Planned

Mrs. J. W. Moody aged 80 died Wednesday at her Bishopville home after months of illness. She had two marriages, the first to J. M. Rainey. She leaves children from her second marriage. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bishopville home conducted by Rev. Miles E. Hoon. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster J. W. Moody Bishopville

Struck by Auto Injures Jacksonville Woman Near Ball Park

Mrs. Thomas Russell of Jacksonville, about 60, was struck by a automobile near the American Legion Ball Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday. She suffered a depth wound on the head and serious bruises, received first aid, then was taken home by ambulance. An X-ray exam may be performed to assess injuries.

Jacksonville Ball Park Glouster Thomas Russell American Legion

Mooseheart Legion Bake Sale Slated for Saturday

Women of Mooseheart Legion plan a bake sale at Vernon & Nida Store on Saturday starting at 10 30 a m with proceeds supporting their activities in Glouster.

Glouster Mooseheart Legion Vernon & Nida

Christmas Party Confirmed by Loyal Women Class

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will hold a Christmas party at the church Friday evening starting 6 o'clock. Each member should bring a gift not exceeding ten cents in cost and all are urged to attend.

Church of Christ Glouster Ruth Margaret Kinney

State Grange Meeting Chooses Springfield as 1982 Site

SANDUSKY Ohio December 10 The Ohio State Grange in session here expected to select Springfield for the 1982 meeting as that city bid strongest. George W Rightmire president Ohio State University warned against turning over Federal funds for land grant colleges to administrative bodies. He said funds for experiments extension work and administration of the Smith Hughes Act could be redirected to other purposes.

Sandusky U.R Hio State Grange Springfield George W. Rightmire Ohio State University Htmire

Messenger Staff Correspondent Chauncey Report

Chauncey and Millfield in The Plains receive local news from C. S. Bradfield Jr., Messenger Staff Correspondent. The item notes the Chauncey office line Phone 126 for Chauncey readers seeking updates.

C. S. Bradfield, Jr Chauncey

Birthday Honor at Glouster Home for Isaac Vaughn

A birthday gathering for Isaac Vaughn at his Glouster home drew friends and neighbors Sunday night. A two course lunch was served after a late hour. Several couples attended including Henry and (Mrs.) Zimmer John and (Mrs.) Darling and others. Bert Angle was mistakenly omitted from a Glouster businessmen endorsement list for United Mine Workers policy.

Ralph Nida Ernest Vernon Carson Vernon Jerry Harry Vaughn Robert Skinner Edwin Bobby Virginia Kenneth William Johnston Glouster Herold Moody Mountville Isaac Vaughn Violet Harry Donald Dorothy Bert Angle United Mine Workers of America

Local notices recount visits and hospital cases

Mrs Errett Russell went to Gallipolis for a special case at Holzer Hospital. Miss Margaret Gaskill improves after return from Holzer. Numerous relatives visit Anna Jones in critical condition. Daughters of America hosted Julia Osborne’s sixtieth birthday with many attendees. The play Wild Ginger drawn crowds at the Auditorium. Community members discuss health visits, relocations, and social events across Zanesville and surrounding towns.

Errett Russell Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Margaret Gaskill Lemley Zanesville Dana Jones Ewart Jones Anna Jones Toledo Mary Hamm Mark Jones Rochelle Ill C. F. Rathburn Columbus J. J. Thomas Mittie Powell Wellston Lawrence Edgar Powell Fred Beards Bucyrus P. A. Hysell Mill Street Delbert Pauley Richard Folden O. H. Stewart Short Fourth Street

Officers Elected by Millfield Bible Class

Millfield Church of Christ Woman's Bible Class met for its December session at Mrs. H. O. McDaniel's home. Officers were elected: President Mrs. P. D. Hill, Vice President Mrs. McDaniel, Secretary Mrs. Grover Patton, Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Robinetts. New member Mrs. F. E. Boudinot joined.

Church of Christ P. D Chauncel Woman's Bible Millfield Church of Christ H. O. McDaniel P. D. Hill McDaniel Grover Patton Elizabeth Robinett F. E. Bousedinot C. H. Boudinot Dan Fulton Ida Myers F. E. Boudinot Allan Boudinot Bart Pettit

True Blue Bible Class Elects New Officers

Mrs. Harold Blower was elected president of the True Blue Bible class at Millfield Church of Christ for the coming year. Maude Stauffer was named vice president, Clara Bell secretary, and Madeline Boudinot treasurer at the Christmas party and December meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred McClelland.

Harold Blower Chauncey True Blue Bible Millfield Church of Christ Fred McClelland Maude Stauffer Clara Bell Madeline Boudinot Herman Theisen, Jr Frank McDaniel McClelland Wayne Snyder Wm. Sisson Lewis Sanders Garnet Blower Hattie Snyder Beatrice Theisen Alice Theisen Eda Heffkin Viola Sanders Maude Sauffer Hattie Mingus Myrtle Olbers Mabel Siason Faye Keirns Kathryn McDaniel Flossie McClelland Fred Russell Mike Dudash Emmett Olbers Gilbert Keirns

Care Insures Less Fire Loss For This Year

Athens records show 1930 fire losses may fall below 1930 totals if residents avoid careless smoking and unattended irons. Fire Chief Laughlin notes 33 fires in 1931 with sources including lighted cigarettes in baskets, burning irons, and poorly managed furnaces.

Athens E. R. Laughlin Stimson Avenue Laughlin

Church property tax power on street improvements ruled

Attorney General Bettows ruled that Munterpar ties may levy assessments for street improvements against church property used exclusively for public worship when the property lies within their limits. The ruling clarifies the legal authority of churches within municipal boundaries to fund local infrastructure projects.

Columbus Munterparties Bettows

Side Glances Readers Host of Glouster Socials

Social notes from Glouster and nearby towns list visitors and residents. Mrs John Davis and others attend lodge in Millfield. Neva Santa and Wilbur Johnson visit Helen Hilda brand. families host guests from Athens Trimble Greens Run and Cambridge. basketball game at Jacksonville Trimble High School noted.

James Golding John Davie Millfield Andra Chalfant Gerald Nagle Athens P. B. Chalfant Neva Santa Wilbur Johnson Trimble Helen Hildabrand Lorenzo Klooper Greens Run Sterl McClelland William Gaskalin Jacksonville Joseph Gaskalin Emil Lainey Lancaster Carl Rainey Helen Kitcoski Glouster John Kilcoski Fred Leake Miss Ada Dora Hefkin Fred Hefkin Margaret Coey Redtown Jacksonville Trimble High School Blaine Chalfant Cambridge P. B. Chatfant Gilbert Straushbaugh Baby James Cory Raymond Davis Evan Davis Clarence Winn Lily Hagel Guy Ralph Floyd Giouster William Davis Lawrence Shriner Minnie Keele Joseph Gaskulla Edward Cartwright Emmett Eddy Chilouster Frank Davis Roland Mulpas Dora Hoefkin Dan Cox Detrick William Witham

Lena Ferrell Parry Dies of Heart Disease at 42

Chauncey mourns Mrs. Lena Ferrell Parry 42 who died at home on High Street after a lengthy illness following her husband Ray Parry’s death in the Millfield Mine disaster. A Chauncey Church of Christ member and former Chauncey Corporation treasurer, she leaves three daughters Geraldine Fay, Marilyn Rae, Belva Mae, 6, and four brothers Everett Harvey Frank and Woodrow Ferrell, plus her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell. Funeral plans pending.

Chauncey Lena Ferrell Parry Ben Chauncey Church of Christ Geraldine Fay Marilyn Rae Belva Mae Mia. Ferrell Everett Ferrell Harvey Ferrell Toledo Frank Ferrell Woodrow Ferrell

Mines Resume Operations in Chauncey District

Chauncey Mine No. 25 is operating again today along with Hocking Poston No. 6 Mill field and No. 256 at Green Run. Fifteen mines in the district are active today including No. 62 Luhing No. 265 No. 10 No. 69 Chauncey No. 25 No. 24 Ohio No. 1 No. 90 No. 5 No. 10x L. D. Poston Poston No. 6 Black Diamond and Hocking.

Chauncey Hocking Poston Millfield Green Run Luhing Ohio L. D. Poston Black Diamond

Christmas Entertainment Planned at The Plains Church

Chauncey December 10 Arrangements are under way for a Christmas entertainment at The Plains Methodist Church with date to be announced later. The children's training committee includes Miss Gay McDonald Mrs Grant Michael Miss Dorothy Cade and Dorothy Michael. Music is directed by M O Bryan Mrs C B Rice and Marie Aleshire.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church Gay McDonald Grant Michael Dorothy Cade Dorothy Michael M. O. Bryan Rice Marie Aleshire

December meeting of Standard Bearer Society at Millfield church

The December meeting of the Standard Bearer Society at Millfield Methodist Church was held at the home of Misses Kathryn and Dorothy Gillespie. Four new members were welcomed and after the business session led by May Howard, a social hour and refreshments followed. Members present included Mary Howard, Clara Misner, Margret Marshall, Pauline Tracey, Hazel Willis, Kathryn Gillespie, Dorothy Gillespie, Ernest Howard, Woodrow Simpson, and Clarence Tracey.

Chauncey Standard Bearer Society Millfield Methodist Church Kathryn Dorothy Gillespie May Howard Mary Howard Clara Misner Margret Marshall Pauline Tracey Hazel Willis Kathryn Gillespie Ernest Howard Woodrow Simpson Clarence Tracey

Plains Seniors to Stage One Act Play Bedroom Parlor and Sink

The Plains High School senior class presents a one act play Bedroom Parlor and Sink at the Grade School auditorium on Tuesday night December 15 at 8 oclock. The cast includes Mrs Green Dorothy Nell Michael Her Husband Walter McHarg Laure Branch Reba Jellison Vera Blake and Mary Miller. Junior class will also present a one act play the same night. Coached by Miss Diver and Dow Roush.

Daughters of America Lodge Tuppers Plains Julia Osborne Juliett Osborne Eva Osborne Oneta Nelson Clara Summerfield Vada Osborne Mary Keller Mabel Chevalier Corena Massar Lota Mesgar Mary Cathrin Booth Myrtle Damewood Mabel Swarts Bettie Damewood Vietta Springer Ina Springer Ethel Arbaugh Edith Bahr Glennie Shumway Alice Ritchey Carrie Bahr Phylis Newland Sarah Norris Rose Worthen Gladys Claudes Josie Hawk Lillie Haraway Minnie Matlack Myrtie Callahan Minnie Newland Mary Baker Freda Green Georgie Springer Avis Bahr Virgle Swartz Isetta Arbaugh Vida Koenig Mae Osborne Pearl Keehler Alvin Osborne Abe Norris Guy Parker Kenneth Collins Gordon Collins Len Osborne Charles Shumway George Collins Byron Swank Roberts Ed Davis Bethel E. E. Parker J. K. Swindler East Shade Mia Ottie Millican Homer Connolly O. L Golden C. F. Keller Dorcas Needle Club Clint Saunders Clyde Saunders Limberg Ridge Vivian Hoffman Howard Johnson Baltimore Johnson Selah McLane Doris Flourine C. B. Kincade V. C. Shields Coolville Plains the Plains High School Mrs. Green Dorothy Nell Michael Walter McHarg Laure Reba Jellison Vera Blake Aes

Christmas program planning at Millfield Church of Christ

Persons interested in the Christmas program are asked to meet at the Millfield Church of Christ Friday night at 6 for choir practice. Children wanting roles in the entertainment are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Eben Gillespie of Millfield are in Sandusky, Ohio, attending the Ohio State Grange meeting for a week.

Chauncey Millfield Church Grange Chauncey, Dev Eben Gillespie Millfield Sandusky Ohio State Grange

Mrs Theodore Hefkin Hosts A Chicken Dinner

Mrs Theodore Hefkin entertained a small group of friends at her home with a plain chicken dinner. The gathering focused on light conversation and hospitality in a casual setting.

Theodore Hefkin

Treat Liver Trouble With Recognised Specialist Prescription Ad

An advertisement from Rome Drug Co. Minneapolis promotes a liver health remedy with a money back guarantee. It claims 28 years of gratifying results and urges readers to clip the notice for a prescription from a recognised specialist.

Rome Drug Co

Radio Schedule Highlights From CBS WABC Listings

Friday December 11 radio lineup features John Krams Barn Orchestra Irish Tenor Vit Rey’s Orchestra Itwa and his Orchestra Croser The Boswer Gistera Bob Har ing's Orchestra Morton Downey Freddie Rich's Orchestra Columbians Four Clubmen Bingin Sam dramatization of outstanding news Narratives Louis Katsman’s Orchestra Freddie Rich’s scene etc Toscha Beldie Theo Earle Sam Lanin's Orchestra Round Towners Wil asley Tito Guitar Spanish Tenor with the orchestra Earle Mariguere's Cuban Orchestra Ben Bernie and his Orchestra from Chicago

CBS WABC John Krams Barn Livin Vitrey Itwa Ng Croser Bob Haring Morton Downey the Columbians Freddie Rich Bingin Sam Wil Asley Tito Guitar Ere Earle Mariguere Ben Bernie Chicago

Parole Board Faces Push for Ten More Officers

Columbus December 10 The State Welfare Director asks the State Control Board to release about 33 000 to fund prosecution and transportation of convicts and salaries for 17 parole officers. The board has not decided. McSweeney contends one officer can supervise 60 to 70 released prisoners and argues for expanded supervision to enable broader parole.

Columbus, CO State Welfare John McSweeney State Control Board Ohio United Press Howard Bevie Revis Bevia McSweeney

Music instructor dies in Cincinnati address

Mrs Dora Topping Brown 65 a member of the College of Music faculty collapsed from a heart attack while addressing the Cincinnati Literary and Music Society. She died before medical help could reach her.

Cincinnati Deée Dora Topping Brown College of Music Cincinnati Literary and Music Society

Demonstrations Mark Tobacco Markets Across Kentucky

Pottee guards walked beats at Burley warehouses in Lexington and markets opened quietly after protests by growers against low prices. Hopkinsville closed for two weeks as thousands demanded better terms and vows to withhold crops. Bales resumed at Rollston and Greensburg amid cries of “you are stealing our crop” from buyers.

Louisville Burley Tobacco Lexington Hopkinsville Rolston Greensburg

Plan Discussion of Agricultural Pests and Quarantine

Columbus reports a meeting at the agricultural director's office on December 9 to discuss pests attacking fruit crops and a proposed quarantine. a corn borer hearing was set for December 14. The bee quarantine aims to stop diseases affecting honey producers across multiple counties including Trumbull Mahoning Columbiana Lake Geauga Portage Cuyahoga Medina Ashtabula Lorain Sandusky Paulding Auglaize Montgomery Union Hocking Muncing Fairfield and Pickaway.

Columbus Portage Cuyahoger Medina Ashtabula Lorain Hardly Sandusky Paulding Auglaite Mori Xomery Union Hocking Munking Fairfield Pickaway

Soloist Lucy McLaughtin to sing at Albany church service

Mrs Lucy McLaughtin will be soloist during the ring service at 11 oclock at the Albany Presbyterian Church In The Rev Howard E Warner will speak on The Common Need Mr Maud Vorhes directs at What Would You See The Rev Warner's evening topic at 280 oclock at the Carthage Presbyterian Church

Albany, Dec. U Lucy McLaughtin Alander Presbyterian Church Howard KE. Warner Maud Vorhes Warner Carthage Presbyterian Churé

Old Sores Healed By Piles Ointment Claim

An old sores healing claim touts instant relief for piles and eczema with a 46 cent ointment. Advertisers promise quick comfort and urge purchase at any drug store, noting a preconditioned trial.

Tee Ecrema

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