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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

14

Detour Planned on Madison Street Bridge Route at Glouster

Glouster officials announce a detour on Main Street as Madison Street repairs shift to the bridge. A new crossing will use the west portion of town street and a small crest near the ice plant may serve as the creek crossing. No decision yet on the aging Madison Street Bridge. Historic ridge once part of an old South Road crossing Hocking River holds a lynching memory. Nearby residents and out of town mourners attend the Gibbs funeral.

Main Street Glouster Gibbs Ailesson Street Louster Madison Street Sundey Creek Adison Street Wn Street Gordon Sunday Creek Tr Ridge Hocking River Athens State Ospital Coun

Meeting Postponed Due to Evang I W Butterfield Mother

Dec 12 Trimble reports the death of Evangelist I W Butterfield of Shawnee. The Church of Christ meeting scheduled for Sunday morning is postponed to Thursday night and will continue indefinitely. Butterfield is expected to be in attendance at the rescheduled service.

Evangelist Butterfield Trimble I. W. Butterfield Shawnee Church of Christ

Bechtel Teams Fall to J-T High in Slugfest Defeat

Jacksonville Trimble High School boys basketball defeats Bechtel High 52-8 in a lopsided Friday game. J-T led 18-6 at half, outpacing the larger Bechtel squad with strong defense. Raber scored 12 for J-T. Willeke led Bechtel with 13 points. The Bechtel girls fell 20-12, hampered by missed shots and fouls as J-T clinched the win.

Ony Tglouster Der Jacksonville

Attend Club Meeting Twenty Eight Glouster Persons G To McConnelsville

In Glouster on December 17 Fellows Rebekah and 23 friends from the city attended a Good Odd Fellowship Club meeting in McConnelsville. The program featured old-time instrumental music, a quartet from Zanesville, two Rebekah lodge playlets, and refreshments. Lodges from Glouster Malta McConnelsville Chester Hill Pennsville Beverly Zanesville Caldwell Sharon Mansfield Cumberland Md Freedom Pa were represented. The next meeting will be in Glouster, in January or February.

Glouster McConnelsville Rebekaha Good Odd Fellowship Club Zanesville Rebekah Odd Fellow Malta McConnelaville Chesterhill Pennsville Beverly Caldwell Sharon Mansfield Cumberland Freedom Fpa

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Sophia Hinton

GLOUSTER December 12 Mrs Sophia Hinton was surprised at noon Wednesday when friends attended to celebrate her birthday with a Christmas dinner and decorations. Guests included Mrs Harry Vaughn Mrs Will Johgston Mrs Ralph Deem Mrs John Hinten Mrs Charles Hinten Mrs Frank Sejler Mrs Loyal Robinett Mrs Emmett Andrews Mrs Ernest Vernon Mrs Verman Holzschub Mrs Matt Heck Mrs Will Seller Mrs Mary Hedfelt Miss Daisy Deem and two great grandchildren Shirley Andrews and Cynthia Lou Vernon.

Sophia Hinton Glouster Harry Vaughn Will Johgston Ralph Deem John Hinten Charles Hinten Frank Sejler Loyal Robinett Emmett Andrews

Moose Lodge Public Get-Together Invites Community

Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose invites the public to a Wednesday Moose Hall gathering. Rev. F. L. Batterson and Mr. Brown of Hamden will speak, Slick's Band will perform, and a male quartet, a short play, and Mooseheart Legion act are planned with dancing and card games.

Glouster Moose Glouster Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall F. 3. Batterson M. E. Church Brown Hamden Slick The Mooseheart Legion Jackie Piccolo Kid James Gibbs Vermantin Sisters

Crooksville Cagers Down Glousterites

Glouster High lost to Crooksville 20 16 in a tight Perry County boys game Friday night. Crooksville pulled away in the final minutes to win by a narrow margin. Glouster showed a strong comeback and fans praised the effort. In the girls game Glouster edged Crooksville 14 13 with late tense plays and sharp floor work by Glouster.

Glouster Crooksville High Crooksville Perry County

Taken to Hospital After Mine Blast Rescue

James Rinaldo of this city, with Mrs Rinaldo, was taken to St Frances Hospital in Columbus for treatment after a Friday ambulance transfer. Rinaldo survived the Millfield mine explosion of November 1928 and remained affected by the bad air from that incident. His condition worsened in damp weather, requiring a cot to transport him.

Columbus Aglouster James Rinaldo Rinaldo St. Francia Hospital

Address Canadian Porcupine by Col Stephan

General Manager of the Cincinnati Zoo discusses the Canadian porcupine. He notes its North American range from Texas to southern California, its woodland habitat, and occasional sightings at higher elevations. The piece classifies the porcupine as a rodent, describing its heavy body, short legs, flat feet, and distinctive arched back.

North America Porcupine Texas California Mississippi Valley Animala

Porcupine Portrait Described in Vivid Detail

The passage outlines a detailed natural history sketch of a porcupine, describing its colors, quills, and body with emphasis on the brown and gray tones, long back quills, barbed white spears with dark tips, and four-toed forefeet. It notes protective quills, movement when threatened, feeding habits, and life in hollow trees with litters of up to four.

Chauncey Dever High hosts football banquet

Ninety persons including Junior and Senior football teams and faculty attended the Chauncey Dover High School football banquet held Wednesday night. Coach Paul A Theisen presided while Don Peden of Ohio University spoke. To convey thanks, toasts were given by players and officials, the hall featured blue and white decor, and a three course banquet was served by Sophomore faculty members.

Cosch Don Feden Amur Boho Chauncey Memhers Wi Ie Menpern Chauncey-Dever High Paul A. Theisen Chauncey-Dover High Harald Linseatt Clifford Shaffer Thomas Dew Edsell Kollinter Too Guerra Robert Nye Carlos Wolke Glen Gardner Paul Daugherty Baily Smith John Kish Williem Ellieter Dan Civile Lewis Tracy Harold Wenner Don Peden Ohto University Athens Theisen Wesley Walburn Chauncay- Dover Clyde Morris Towalmaster

Christmas Tree Will Be Erected in Chauncey Soon

Chauncey community Christmas tree will be erected the first of the week at the corner of Converse Street and Ellis Avenue. It is sponsored by Chauncey Mine No. 25 officials and the New York Coal Company Store. Funds come from miners, traveling men, wholesale houses, and individuals. Plan includes providing candy and gifts for 500 children on Christmas Eve and a carol concert directed by Mrs. Ralph Brown.

Tauncey Dee Chauncey Ralph Brown Chauncey Church of Christ Cap. Smith Chauncey Mine Fred Eddington New York Coal Company Bertha Nixon Mary Freer

Chickamauga Tribe Elects Officers at Regular Meeting

Tec 12 Chickamauga Tribe No 44 1 6 O R M will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night to elect officers. Attendance of all members is urged.

Glouster

Charles McHarg Buried in Logan After Illness

Charles McHarg well known in Chauncey and Lower Plains died Wednesday at his Lancaster home after a short illness. Funeral was in Lancaster and burial at Logan cemetery. Survived by widow and several siblings including Mrs George Gabriel Jr and John McHarg. Attendants listed from Lower Plains and nearby communities. Also notes on local club meetings for Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Needle Club in Chauncey with brief event details.

Chauncey Charles McHarg Lower Plaina Lancaster Logan George Gabriel Jr Lower Plains Mary Dowler Ludwig New Marshfield Road Lizzie Barbar Nelsonville John McHarg Columbus N. McHarg F. M. Harg James McHarg WN. McHarg George Gabriel, Jr Floyd Barker Lizzie Barber

Visit travelers depart Chauncey for extended relatives

Dec 12 marked the departure of Byr. and Mrs Stacey C Sayers and Mrs Die Tod rick from Chauncey to visit kin. They travel to Columbus then Fort Wayne Ind to see Align Sayers and his wife. From Fort Wayne they proceed to Amboy HL to visit an aunt and cousins Mare Pare Luce and Saruth ers Brown.

Chauncey Stacey C. Sayers Federal Die Todrick Columbus and Fron Fort Wayne Ind Align Sayers Stacey Sayers Amboy Mare Paret Luce Bro. Saruthers Brown

Christmas Party Planned by Naom Bible Class at Athens

Members of Naom Bible Class of The Philo Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will meet Wednesday night at Mrs. Flay Channel’s home in Athens for the annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs. Ray Michael will lead the burden session and officers will be elected. The program leader will be Bernio Luman.

Athens Shauncey Naom Bible Philo Methodist Episcopal Sundey School Flay Channel Athena Ray Michael Wit Bernieo Luman

Daily Work Averages Report From Chauncey Mines

The Chauncey ore daily average shows high work levels across the mines. Operators note strong performance Saturday with miners at Greens Hun and Ne oat Chauncey contributing solid yields as the week closes.

Thauncey Milifield Sat Chauncey Viarsend

Birthday honors for Mrs Blower at Greens Manor

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Sir and Str Fred Leake in Greens Man to honor Mrs Harold Blower of Millfield on her birthday anniversary. A program of contests and games followed with refreshments served and a large list of attendees from Greens Runters and Mullfletd. The event featured a birthday cake by Bre Fred Heffkin and a local social tone. Local Union No 358 Chauncey Mine No 25 to hold a meeting December 14 at 7 PM at Washington School Building Chauncey.

Gothat Hesor Chauncey Dec Sir Fred Leake Greens Man Harold Blower Millfield Ming Ada Leake Cow Cowpan Gamer Mra. Leite Theodore Heffkin Sam Stepherson Thoman Blower Giounter Fred Olpers Bred Hofflin John Davis Clara Golding Taylor Ridge Lena Bratch Don Cannon Mas Maynard Frank Smith Myrtle Oibera Mary Cartwright Minnie Maynerd Maude Lowery Fred Leske Misa Ade Leake Ray Leake Greens Runters Lottie Cannon Henry Wattkin Chauncey, Pee. Id Chauncey Mine No Washington School Channcey Floyd Karna

Revival Services Continue at Zion Church in Chaunkey

Revival services proceed at Zion Church Lower Plates conducted by Rev. Fred Fleide of Athens. The Rever and Kields and daughter with gathered, features, singing each night.

Chaunckey Zion Church Lower Plates Fred Fleide Athens Kields

Parent-Teacher Association Meets at Kant School

Chaurcey notes the Milltent Parent-Teacher Association will hold Monday at 7 in the East Side Building with President Sir Lewis Sanders in charge. A Christmas program by pupils Miss Deal and Mrs Howard will be featured. Public invited. Jessie Smart arranging tights of the pupils for added entertainment.

Willa Kant School Chaurcey Bey Thy Melegeld

Christmas Planned At Concord Church In Millfield

Millfield News reports planners for a Christmas program at Concord Church on December 2 with a children's program of songs and a Christmas tree. The Sunday School officer election is set for Sunday. Other local items note Trimble Grange initiation with five candidates and a Christmas party by the Five Knots Club of Chauncey at Mrs. Donald Henrys. Continued on Page 1.

Millfield Mra B. Bondinot Concord Church Binday School Charl Christ Muifield Thera Trimble Christian Party of the Aucely

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Charles Wood Powhaten Jack Gibbs Mac Dugan James Cullahen Bernard Hodapp James Ambrose Hayden Dick Johnston Robert Brunton Buckins Fred Bartels Fomerly George Feth Charles Kirkbride Etta Hair William Burns Akron E. F. Skinner Troy Jennie Brandeberry Chester and Orlow Lelind Smith Toledo Harry Canoes Corning Clarence Sayre Harvey Sayre Ollie Dickson Andrews Buchtel George Sayre Bechtel J-T High Misa Mildeed Howard Fontello Harper Paulina Myers Iss Sara Meredith Mé&I Gaxbela Akiahick Albatring Orchestra Grantland Rice É ‘Wray Coca-Cola Bottling Works Crooksville Cagers Glousterites Porcupene Col Sol Stephan General Maneger Cincinna Zoological Garden C. S. Bradfield, Jr Dayton Henry Martin T. A Woman's Carletian Temperance Union Churchs of Christ Elizabeth Knode Peter Rankin Helen Howard Eee Pteeee ‘ Needle Club BuIlfielé Needle Club Chester Sanders Athens County Honor Mrs. Blower Atlas Store Luhrig Fred Landis Sugar Bown Anrat Bas Diery Mats Crone Sapien J Boss Rory Har Hari
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