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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

7

Couple Weds at Home of Local Pastor in Chauncey

Miss Marcella Williams of Millfield and Earl Bulloch of Chauncey were married Tuesday afternoon by Rev. G. B. Courtney at his High Street home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bulloch, were joined in a ceremony witnessed by Ernest Bulloch, twin brother of the groom.

Marcella Williams Earl Bulloch Courtney Chauncey Millfield G. B. Courtney Church of Christ High Street Frank Williams John Bulloch Ernest Bulloch

Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs S N Simpson in Chauncey

Chauncey records announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Simpson at their High street home on Sunday December 9. Also Chauncey Lodge No. 898 L O O F will meet at 7 PM with important business and good attendance urged. Chauncey personals note Mrs T W Duffee visiting Glouster and Mrs Hull F Kittle in Chauncey, and Mrs Wilma Brickles listed in serious condition in Athens hospital. Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to meet Friday with birthday social and lunch.

Chauncey S. N. Simpson Highstreet Chauncey Lodge T. W. Duffee T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Glouster Hull F. Kittle Wilma Brickles John Palmer Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Train collision kills Flora Bidwell and husband in Plain City

In Plain City Mrs Flora Bidwell 52 died of injuries after her car was hit by a train and her husband W G Bidwell was killed in the same accident. The incident occurred in Columbus.

Columbus Flora Bidwell Plain City Bidwell W. G. Bidwell

Dig Up Bones From Hole For Funeral In Chauncey

A charred remains of Mrs. Mary North 83 a Chauncey resident were exhumed from Nye Cemetery and placed in a casket after relatives sought burial in the local church. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church with interment beside her Civil War veteran husband.

Chauncey Mary North Edward North Linscott Run Nye Norths

Coolidge Addresses Aviation Conference Emphasizes Peaceful Air Travel

President Coolidge told the International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington that intercontinental air transport will strengthen international brotherhood. He noted 1,887 ports open for military and civilian use with nearly 900 more in prospect and cited historic travel improvements from Missouri to the Pacific Coast.

Washington International Brotherhood Coolidge United States

20 Are Initiated By Woodmen Here

A class of 20 candidates was initiated into the local Modern Woodmen of America chapter at a Tuesday night meeting in Knights of Pythias Hall. The Middleport degree team led by Capt. Harry Bennett conducted the work with visitors from Albany, Shade, Alfred, and Middleport attending about 150 people and a luncheon followed the initiation.

Modern Woodmen of America Knights of Pythias Hall Middleport Harry Bennett Albany Shade Alfred

Fun Fest Delights Chauncey Students at High School Gym

Chauncey on December 12 reports a large crowd at a school fun fest organized by teachers and pupils. The program featured music by Mary Lee Savage Raymond Savage and Charlie Simpson readings by Mary McCune Mildred Landis and Norman Earich a vocal solo by Charles Sweeney Jr and a violin solo by Charles Crosser with accompaniment from Margaret Tippitt. Lunch offerings included sandwiches pie cake baked beans potato salad ice cream and homemade candies. A country store sold out and proceeds fund school purposes.

Chauncey Fannie King Mary Lee Savage Raymond Savage Charlie Simpson Mary McCune Mildred Landis Norman Earich Charles Sweeney, Jr Charles Crosser Margaret Tippitt

Athens residents host family and friends over weekend

Angell Ridge Herbert Oxley of Athens visited his brother C. H. Oxley. Miss Lucille Brown and her parents Jesse and Mrs. Brown came from Athens for a weekend visit. Mrs. Mulligan stayed with daughter Mary Mulligan in Athens. Elizabeth Oxley and Kenneth Fulton visited Miss Joel Oxley. Mrs. C. B. Ballenger called in Columbus. Jesse Brown and daughter Lucille and son Glenn visited Waldo Douglas. Mary Margaret Ballenger from Columbus stayed with grandparents C. B. Ballenger. J W Maxwell with daughter Mary Belle visited C. H. Oxley. Raymond Cornell visited Glenn Brown. Several residents attended church in Athens Sunday evening.

Herbert Oxley Athens C. H. Oxley Lucille Brown Jesse Brown Joseph Mulligan Mary Mulligan Elizabeth Oxley Blackburn Heights Kenneth Fulton Joel Oxley C. B. Ballenger Glenn Brown

In Columbus Chester Hochhberger Dies in Auto Crash

Chester Hochhberger, 22, is dead in Columbus from injuries after an automobile accident near Chillicothe on November 17. Investigating police report the crash occurred while he traveled with two companions.

Columbus Chester Hochhberger Chillicothe

Glouster to host Canaanville in opener Friday

Glouster High launches basketball season Friday with both boys and girls teams facing Canaanville High. Canaanville upset Chauncey 19 to 17 last week, signaling solid opposition. Glouster, county champions last two years, rebuilds with new players after losing most of last season’s squad. First game starts at 7 p.m. with bleachers expanded for over 200 spectators.

Glouster Glouster High Canaanville High Canaanville Chauncey High Cornwell H. “Miams W. Johnson C. Johnson J. Parker

Mary Sayre Chosen for All-State Symphony Orchestra

Miss Mary Sayre of Trimble named by Eugene Weigel to represent Athens County School District in the all-state high school orchestra at the Ohio State Teachers Association event in Columbus December 27 to 29. Ralph Duffield of Coolville is the other district representative.

Mary Sayre Trimble Glouster Harry Sayre Eugene Weigel Cleveland Public Schools Athens County Ohio State Teachers’ Association Columbus Nelsonville Athens

Pidcocks Host Chicken Dinner For Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Ervin Pidcock entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner for Rev and Mrs W Ahlbrand Mrs Rose Dickerson Chauncey Mr and Mrs Ray Shaffer daughters Clarice Alla and Roselee and Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer and two GLOUSTER Dec 12 The Christian Workers meet at Church of Christ Thursday night at 730 with Mrs E J Eddy committee in charge A special program planned followed by refreshments officers said

Glouster Christian Workers Church of Christ E. J. Eddy

Guests at Gatchel Home Include Hendershot

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gatchel's residence included Mrs. 8. L. Hendershot and Mr. and others, reflecting a social gathering at their home.

Clarence Gatchel L. Hendershot

Remarkable Parkersburg and Weirton Family Mentioned

Mrs. William Lemley of Parkersburg Mrs. Denzel Hendershot and her son Clarence of Weirton West Virginia are named in a local notice or social item.

William Lemley Parkersburg Denzel Hendershot and Son Clarence Weirton W. Va

Local Man Fined By Mayor Moore

Mack Hayes paid a 25 dollar fine and costs after a trial before Mayor Alex Moore on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested by Chief E. Finsterwald who located him on West Washington Street following a police complaint.

Mack Hayes Alex Moore Hayes E. 8 Finsterwald West Washington Street

Illinois and George Tech repeat football champions

Illinois and George Tech are the only institutions whose football teams repeated with championships this year, marking a rare dual repeat in college gridiron success.

Illinois George Tech

Local residents meet and visit around Nelsonville area

Kimberly Jacob Millicon of Nelsonville visited relatives Sunday. Teachers Mary Beckler and Garrett McKee attended the Grange meeting at Connet last Wednesday. George Kettles of Nelsonville called on Ben Six last week. Hazel Biffle of Columbus holidays with her parents here. John McGuire of New Floodwood visited recently. Johnnie Powers of Rendville was Friday guest of Ben Six and Clara Graham. Floyd Brown attended Nelsonville High School commencement Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kess visited Joe Elliott last week. Mrs. Ed Sharp of Coal Hollow guest of Mrs. Charles Kess. Rosie Hunter and Quince Millican visited at Meeker Run. Mrs. Mary Nelson spent Sunday with daughter Clara Graham. John Campbell visited Nelsonville Saturday.

Jacob Millicon Nelsonville Mary Beckler Garrett McKee Kimberly School Grange Connet George Kettles Ben Six Hazel Biffle Columbus William Biffle John McGuire New Floodwood Johnnie Powers Rendville Clara Graham Eugene Floyd Brown Charles Kess Joe Elliott Ed Sharp Coal Hollow Rosie Hunter Quince Millican Meeker Run Mary Nelson John Campbell

Mrs Florence and Nevada Woodyard Visit at Grandmother's

Pleasant Valley reports Misses Florence and Nevada Woodyard of Middleport visiting their grandmother Mrs Frances Han ning. Mrs Kate Wood stayed from Saturday to Tuesday of last week before returning home.

Florence Nevada Woodyard Middleport Frances Hanning Kate Wood

Sunday social notes span visits and church meeting

Families and friends from Parkersburg Athens and Albany visit relatives. The Pleasant Valley Church Ladies’ Aid met Dec 7 with 14 members and a program on old time Ohio topics. Next meeting set for Jan 4 at Mrs Arthur Goodin’s home. Darrel Kenney and family moved to Athens last week for work at Berry Hotel.

Hettie Brooks Kate Wood Clarence Davis Athens H. M. McKinley Pleasant Valley Pearl, Wood Margaret Knowlton Daisy McKinley

Wood chopping for Ira Han Ning and church supper event

A wood chopping for Ira Han ning was held Monday. Pleasant Valley Church hosts a chicken supper by Mr and Mrs Howard Youthkin Ladies Aid Saturday evening. De af Pickaway County community last member 22. Week guests at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Dixon Brooks and Center Stake.

Pleasant Valley Church Howard Youthkin Ladies’ Aid Deaf Pickaway County E. A. Dixon Brooks and Center Stake

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Plains Call Charles S.bradfield, Jr Mrs. S. N. Simpson Mary North Civil Aeronautics Meeting Chauncey Grade Schools Country Store George Shafer Beaumont James Dunne Elizabeth Rose Alma Bricker H. A. Chapman Young Harry Dalton Paul and Charles Eva Jordan Mrs. Ervin Pidcock Moore Kimberly Emerson Ben Hattie Russ Harry Margaret Ira Hanning Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine CO Lynn, Mass Lazarus Wilson Bros Gladdine
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