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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
8
Chauncey residents shopped heavily as miners received pay during a three week stretch of work days. Merchants reported busy stores and Christmas buying with another payday near Christmas before a final holiday rush.
Ezra J. Karns of Chauncey has a copy of the Everett Republican listing Bedford County and Athens County hunters. The list includes Charles Laher Donald Laher Ralph Hershberger Elmer Foot Oscar Foot Vernon Corle Otis Wigfield Dick Suiters James Perdew Jay Smith Jasper Felton Fred Crawford R B Williams Eph Wilkins James Hoy and Samuel Hamler. Reported successful buck hunters are Charles M. Smouse James Horton and Samuel Dicken.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wade of Millfield entertain this week. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman of Columbus. Dr. C Nile Sanders of Millfield and Dr. C von Scheele of Jacksonville visited Columbus Monday. Mrs. W A Bell in Millfield is improved after illness.
Funeral services for Ellen Shafer 80 pioneer resident of Beau mont were held at The Plains M E Church. Rev. S J Bishop conducted. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery Athens beside her husband Jacob Shafer. Survived by four sons George Charlie John and David and a step daughter Addie Downhorn. Grandsons Ray Carl Floyd Earl Charles and Walter Shafer served as pallbearers.
Pearl Lowery of Chauncey suffered a badly infected left eye after being struck by coal at Chauncey Mine No 25 in New York County. He works as a loader and the injury damaged the eye.
Members of the Friendship Bible Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ gathered December 11 at the Cunningham home on Mound Street for their annual Christmas party and December business meeting. Highlights included a Scripture reading, prayer, a discussion led by Mrs. Floyd Nye, a program with two contests won by Mrs. Clell Cunningham and Mrs. Ralph Brown, Christmas gift exchanges, and a two course luncheon for 25. January meeting will be at the Pencelli home on Jacobs Avenue.
Plans for a Christmas program at The Plains M. E. Church feature a chorus under M. O. Bryan with Miss Marie Aleshire as pianist. Children are trained by Mrs. Floyd Linscott, Mrs. Ray Michael, and Mrs. Kenneth Barrows in a miscellaneous program. Time to be announced.
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters in Chauncey held their monthly birthday social after the temple meeting. Birthday anniversaries for Mrs. William Collins Sr and Mrs. Donald Henry were celebrated. A pot luck supper followed.
Judge S. M. Johnson was elected president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce for 1981 at a Wednesday election held at Hotel Berry. He succeeds Frank R. Murphey. New officers include Robert Hess as vice president FF D Forsyth director of organization Gordon K Bush director of business affairs Carl Beasley director of agricultural affairs M M Kerr director of civic affairs and T W Craig director at large. C M Gill remains secretary and treasurer.
Miss Abbie Graves of Rossland Washington visits her ill brother in The Plains. Doris Cowan of Jerseyville stays with Miss Maxine Channell over the weekend. Mrs Harry Porter and family and Mrs Floyd Linscott visit Mrs Sarah Barnes in Chesterhill on Tuesday.
Prof Albert Einstein, famed as a shy scientist, surprised New York by revealing a sharp sense of humor aboard the Liner Bergenland. He exchanged verbal thrusts with reporters before growing weary and turning his back to walk away.
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of this city will meet this evening at 7 o'clock. There will be an important business session. A pot luck supper will be served during the social hour.
In Altadena California authorities confirmed that Elizabeth Arthur age 23 a Columbia University graduate took her life after an extended study of philosophy. An official inquiry found despondency as the cause of death.
The Methodist Episcopal Church here recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with special services marking the milestone in the community.
Special investigator Dundee questions Lydia Carr after Juanita Selim’s death, uncovering a forged last will naming Lydia for all assets including $10,000. Lydia admits a link to the crime and reveals the aftermath as Miles and Tracey discuss taking Lydia in, while Dundee probes a planned cremation and a deadly “death hand” motive.
A parent teacher meeting occurred in the school auditorium on Monday evening. Speakers included M. A. Henson of Jackson discussing Child Education and Training and Mrs Ruth Jenkins of Columbus speaking on Without Vision People Perish. Mrs Alice Chatfield performed a piano duet with Jean and Dorothy Smith.
Elective officers for the Serene Chapter O. E. S. are Matron Dora George Patron Benson George Associate Matron Blanche Howell Associate Patron William Elliott secretary Cynthia Hamilton treasurer Eva Swaim. Appointive officers include Hannah Wyckoff Ada Ruth Linnie Pilcher Esther Lydia Cozad Blanche Snook Fleda Mary Murphy chaplain Nettie Milhon marshal Nora Smith organist Mary Elliott warden A W Paffenhbarger sentinel Elizabeth Thompson conductress Mary Dush and assistant conductress.
James Pendleton Jr and Faye Arbaugh stirred friends by eloping to Jackson for a discreet December wedding. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Arbaugh near Radcliff and Vinton Township HS student, wed James Pendleton, son of Mr and Mrs James Pendleton of Radcliff, a young man of good prospects.
James L Bail and Angella Sowers of Allensville were married on Wednesday December 8 in a ceremony conducted by Rev W W Weiser.
The report lists actions in common pleas court including milling and grocery companies versus C L McMillen and Guy McMillen on a Cognovit note and separate case I M Lantz against Hollace Remy and Blanche Remy for money only.
Green Valley Grange plans a program at Prattsville Grange Hall on Route 50 Friday evening December 12. The event will unveil a picture of Oliver Kelley founder of the Grange, followed by a Kelley program.
A Dundas Christmas program is being arranged before December 20. Committee in charge includes Mrs Grace Christian Mrs Madie Tanner and George Peck. The program will be presented at the Dundas schoolhouse.
The annual M. F. Church dinner is set for Thursday in the basement. F T Hudson of Columbus visits McArthur. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ward attend a poultry meeting in McArthur. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leland Murphy on Thursday in McArthur. Messrs John Lee and H C Smith visit in McArthur. Mr and Mrs Elmer Sprague of Columbus and Mrs Charlee Goodman of Chicago visit here. Mr and Mrs James Goldsworthy guests of her parents in Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs Flugene Gill of Columbus and Miss Marie Pyle of Athens visit Mr and Mrs Howard Snyder Sunday. Mr and Mrs F L Diles of McArthur and daughter Dorothy Diles, a Birmingham teacher, visit Charles Trace in Dayton on Thanksgiving. Miss Joan Ziegler underwent tonsil removal with return home improving. Mrs L W
Advertorial claims Peterson's Ointment banishes eczema and itching quickly. Virgie Hawkins of Wallace Virginia says her arm eruptions vanished in two weeks after using the product. The ad promises rapid relief and healing for minor pimples and blackheads as well.
Sprague visits the Ziegler home this week while Mrs. T E Fitzgerald of Jackson lies seriously ill at her home. Tom Chatfield of Columbus and his sister Mary visit their Hamden parents. Tom plays for the Bob Clark orchestra in Columbus. Mrs. Morrison visits Cincinnati to see her son-in-law Charles Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp and Mr. and Mrs. Saylor guest of Dr. and Mrs. Friar in Lodi. E C Gill of Coshocton visits Howard Snyder on High Street. Shine and Tim Thompson and families spend time with Jack Thompson in Zanesville and with James Hale of Coshocton. Westfall of Columbus, former McArthur resident, was a Wednesday business visitor.
Paris reports the seventh day of government turmoil with Radicals and Radical Socialists resisting a cabinet including the Andre Tardieu faction. Pressure grows that President Doumergue may dissolve Parliament and call new elections.
A. R. Kempthorne reported his radio went dead after a strange noise last night. He found his aerial had been stolen from his property in Columbus, prompting police to investigate the incident.
The London area obituary notes the death of Eliza Searle, identified as the oldest showwoman in the region. She was known for a lengthy stage career and local performances.
Get up nights relief with a 25 cent Bukene test box of 5 grain tablets. It claims to purify the bladder like epsom salts purify the bowels and restore regular sleep. If not relieved after four days, return for your money. Sold locally at McKee Drug Co.
The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association sues Rhoda Perry et al in Common Pleas Case 14464. An order of sale re appraisal warrants a public auction January 17 1931 at 1 PM at the Athens County Courthouse for surface of south half of SW quarter of Section 34 Town 10 Range 14 with minerals reserved to Imperial Coal Mining Co. Premises near New Floodwood appraised at 600 dollars, cash only. William Williams sheriff with deputy Fred Heck and attorney Emmett Keenan supervise.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case 1437S Rosalba May Ginther plaintiff offers for sale January 17 1931 at 1 PM at the courthouse Athens Ohio two tracts of real estate in Canaan Township and Athens city First Tract west end of south half of Fraction 30 with roadway right of ingress and egress Second Tract within Athens city starting 50 feet south of inlet 219 in WH Youngs Addition.
In Athens County Ohio two parcels on Mound Street were valued at 390.00 and 350.00. The property will be sold under a partition order of the Common Pleas Court with Sheriff directing. Terms require one third cash, one third in one year, and one third in two years with interest and a mortgage on the premises. December 1930. A. B. Wells Attorney.
In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division W C Warren bankrupt No 7909 creditors of Frost Ohio Athens County and district alerted that on Sunday December 1030 Warren was adjudged bankrupt the first meeting of creditors before George B Bitzer Referee in Bankruptcy at his office Chillicothe Ohio on December 92 1950 at 1 30 pm creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine bankrupt and transact other business December 9 1930 GEORGE B BITZER Referee in Bankruptcy 12-10-11
The Valley Public Service Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to substitute 222 passenger cars for 215 under Certificate No 287 between Columbus and Pomeroy. Contacts for more information are at the commission in Columbus Ohio. Angeline Dailey named executrix of the estate of Lewis Dailey late of Lodi Township Athens County Ohio deceased. Probate Judge H. M. Johnson dated December 1 1930. Columbus December 11 Navy and Marine Post No 27 banquet honored John A Elden state commander and Mrs. George W Lawrence Auxiliary head.
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