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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1930

Page

8

Play Is Planned By Bible Group At Chauncey Church

The First Christmas five act play will be staged at Chauncey Church of God next Tuesday evening with additional recitations and songs. Mrs. Ella Cunningham and Miss Lucille Spearry lead the Bible School program, and the church recently renovated offers an attractive setting under Pastor Rev. Clarence Way.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Ella Cunningham Bible School Lucille Spearry Clarence Way

Mines Chauncey Report Enumerates Seventeen Active Works

The mine report lists seventeen active mines in Chauncey today including Luhris Hockinz Kimberly No. 9 No. 255 No. 267 No. 10 No. 69 Ohio No. 1 No. 48 No. 28 No. 86 Poston No. 6 No. 119 L. D. Poston Black Diamond and Chauncey No. 25.

Chauncey Luhris Hockinz Kimberly Ohio Poston L. D. Poston Black Diamond

Chauncey Bible School selects officer nominating committee

A committee from the Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School was formed to nominate officers for the coming year. The panel includes Mrs. Guy Brookins, Mrs. J. O. Ferrer, Mrs. Elizabeth Knode, Mrs. Charles Fiske and Mr. G. H. Nye.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Bible School Guy Brookins J. O. Ferrer Elizabeth Knode Charles Fiske G. H. Nye

Plains Study Group to Meet on Parental Education

The Plains Study Group in Parental Education will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Barrows with Mrs Barrows leading the discussion. All parents are invited to attend.

the Plains Plains Kenneth Barrows Barrows

Naomi Bible Class Christmas Party at The Plains

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church plans its annual Christmas party and gift exchange tonight at the home of Mrs. Alva Cade.

Naomi the Plains M. E. Churekh Bible School Alva Cade

Chauncey Visitors and Local Health Notes

Mr and Mrs A L Preston of Chauncey visited in Haydenville with Mr and Mrs Everett Bowersock who have been ill. Mrs J F McCollam of Chauncey is slightly improved after a serious condition at her Main Street home. Robert Graves of The Plains had surgery at White Cross Hospital in Columbus Tuesday. Arlyn Blanser of Basil spent the end of the week with Miss Marie Morgan in Chauncey. Lizzie Perry, recently in Salem, now lives with Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Asa Canter and family and Mr and Mrs Thomas Deal of Chaunceyva visited relatives in Wellston Sunday.

A. L. Preston Chauncey Haydenville Everett Bowersock J. F. McCollam Main Street Robert Graves the Plains White Cross Hospital Columbus Arlyn Blanser Basil Marie Morgan Lizzie Perry Salem Henry Morgan Asa Canter Thomas Deal Chaunceyva Wellston

Birth of son announced by Chauncey couple

Dec 17 announcement from Mr and Mrs Clarence Loper Chauncey of a baby boy born at their Mill Street home the 80 pound infant is described with the Loper grandparents Mr and Mrs John Loper The Plains and Mr and Mrs Joseph Bobo Athens.

Chauncey Clarence Loper Mill Street John Loper the Plains Joseph Bobo Athens

Christmas Program Planned at The Plains Church

The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church will host its annual Christmas program on Sunday at 7 30 PM. Titled Hope of the World the program features recitations dialogues songs and exercises and is open to the public.

the Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church

Reverend W H Reitz to Lead Chauncey Church Service

The Rev. W. H. Reitz, Chauncey M. E. Church pastor, will preach at 7 o'clock this evening. The public is invited to attend the service.

Chauncey W. H. Reitz Chauncey M. E

Pleasant View Temple Past Chiefs Club Plans Christmas Gathering

The Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey meets Thursday at Mrs. William Collins Sr Main Street Chauncey. A Christmas gift exchange will occur during the social hour and refreshments will be served.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters William Collins Main Street

Christmas events and meetings in Millyfield area

The Pocatontas Lodge plans its annual Christmas party with gift exchanges at the hall Thursday night. The Church of Christ Sunday School will present a Christmas program at the church Sunday morning with a tree and treats for children and Santa Claus present. Dover Township School Board met at Chauncey high school for its December session. The last meeting of the year will be at township clerk Oscar Simpson’s home next Monday evening. Attendees also joined a charity dance at Chauncey in the Knights of Pythias Hall.

Millyfield F. FE. Boudinot Pocatontas Lodge Church of Christ Santa Claus Dover Township Chauncey Oscar Simpson Knights of Pythias

Five insurgent GOP Senators bolt caucus on clash over leadership

In Columbus five GOP insurgents who split from the Senate caucus faced a peace offer without surrender. They opposed Earl R. Lewis for president pro tem amid charges he was backed by Edward D Schorr and lobbyists seeking control. The committee appointments were announced to counter fears of packed chairs and corporate influence. Lewis offered no comment after a six hour meeting.

Columbus A.rp Republicantate Earl R. Lewis St. Clairsville Senate Edward D Schorr Cincinnati Cooper Administration Lewis Senate Committee On Committees Schorr

Millfield Notes: Orchestr a Serenade and Local Visitors

Last Saturday the Millfield Orchestra provided music. Cc. H. Boudinot remains bed-bound after a fall on Thanksgiving Day but shows improved condition. Sunday visitors at the Boudinot home included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Keirns, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Cannon, F. E. Boudinot of Millfield, Mrs. Ann Grimes, and Stacy McDonald of Glouster. Athens guests Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chadwell and Mrs. Norval James.

Millfield Cc. H. Boudinot Boudinot Gilbert Keirns Dow Cannon F. E. Boudinot Ann Grimes Stacy McDonald Glouster Allen Chadwell Norval James Athens

Broadway Nita Selim Murder Case Deepens in Hamilton

Dundee presents a theory that Nita Selim was murdered by a guest tied to blackmail of her lover Sprague, with Lydia Carr and Sprague as central suspects. The inquesteer clock ticks toward 10 as District Attorney Sanderson weighs the unraveling clues and alibis in this tense bridge party case.

Penny Ann Jlania Selim Susclen Ralph Ammond Nita Dundausette Ralph Polly Beale Clive Penny Sprague Polly Dundee Price Strawn Juanita Leigh Selim Ralph Hammond Nita Selim Chicago Hamilton Selim Sander Trawn Lydia Lydia Carr Dexter Sprague Judge Marshall Penny Crain Sanderson Bridge Chief Lois Dunlap Janet Raymond Clive Hammond Solarium Janet

Refinery Project Gains Backing From District Producers

An Independent Refining Co official reported steady progress since a district association meeting last Thursday on organizing a proposed refinery. Several large producers who had not joined have shown willingness to participate, including a major Hocking County company preparing for a conference with its officials before week’s end.

Logan Independent Refining Co Hocking County

Two Men Arrested for Gasoline Theft in Coonville

In Logan on December 17 two men Samuel Reynolds of Floodwood and John Staten of Coonville were arrested by Constable George Spang for alleged gasoline theft from Coonville Mining Co. Staten pleaded guilty before Magistrate FE Bright, was fined $10 plus costs, and jailed in lieu of the fine. Reynolds faces arraignment later before Bright.

Logan George Spang Coonville Samuel Reynolds Floodwood John Staten Staten Bright Reynolds

Atha Housewarming At Warner Wright Property

Mound Street residents hosted a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Atha who moved from Fairmont West Virginia to Warner Wright property on Mound Street. J. S. Frew and Pat Eberst won contest awards and refreshments followed. Attendees included Edward and Eberst families, Guerin and Lan ning families, Mrs. James Bebout, J. E. Frew and family, Warner Wright, H. D. Atha and Georgia Atha, Harry and Pauline Shaw, Jean Lehman, Elwood Shaw, Logan and Mrs. C. W. Phillips of Fairmont West Virginia.

Mound Street A. C. Atha Warner Wright Fairmont W. Va J. S. Frew Pat Eberst Edward Eberst Charles Guerin Gerald W. Lanning James Bebout J. E. Frew H. D. Atha Georgia Atha Harry Shaw Pauline Shaw Jean Lehman Elwood Shaw Logan C. W. Phillips

Charity Dance in Logan Nets About 44 Dollars

Beta Phi Sigma fraternity members reported roughly 44 dollars raised at Friday’s charity dance with the Harbargar Orchestra. Funds were handed to the Welfare Department for charitable work.

Christmas Seal sale earns strong support in Logan

Response from the Christmas Seal sale is good with proceeds used annually in Hocking County for tuberculosis work. The sale has endorsement and support from the Health Department, and seals were mailed during the last week.

Logan Hocking County Health Department

Christmas program and meetings at Murray City church

The Epworth League and Primary Department present a Christmas program at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening. The parent teacher association shifts its December meeting to Wednesday due to vacation. Various locals visit relatives and attend events. several entries note illnesses, travels, and funerals in the community.

Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Hoffman Chillicothe Charles Hoffman John Nickels Montana Lief Nichols Albany St Nickels Lower Plains William Nickels Henry Peacock M. E. Church Marion Cook John Walters Charles Frank Walters Logan John Fick Nelle Hamer Nelsonville E. A. Person Athens Millard Salyers Detroit Earl Storer Howard Brooker Ben Vollmer Anastasia James Grace Donoghue Thomas Wilson Corning Lancaster Fred Surgeon Tresa Toth Columbus William Thomas Henry Nutter Clyde Gaffey Than. Edington John Columbua Charles Keating Ralph Gaffey Cora Gaffrey Howard Bush Maud Penn Ruth Penn This City William Bush Thandington Charlies Keating Charles Shafer Charles Shafer Jr Gloria Jean Anna Shafer Sadye Thomas

Need Clothing To Supply Children

In Glouster on December 17, donations from families have kept several children in school by providing shoes and clothing. Supplies are nearly exhausted and more help is needed. A negro boy wearing worn-out canvas shoes was fitted with trousers, vest, and a sweater after an out-of-town woman donated funds for shoes. Superintendent Dillon urged continued assistance to clothe the remaining needy children.

Glouster C. B. Dillon

Glouster and Crooksville Prep for Tight Rural Showdown

Glouster High hosts Crooksville High Thursday night in a key early season game. Both teams remain undefeated, with Crooksville boasting recent victories over New Concord and McConnelsville and a large traveling fan contingent is expected.

Glouster Glouster High Basketeers Crooksville High Crooksville New Concord McConnelsville

Christmas Party Set By N T Club at Zimmer Home

Glouster on December 17 reports the N T Club will hold its regular Christmas party at 7 PM Friday at Mrs. William Zimmer’s home. Gifts will be exchanged at the gathering.

N. T. Club Glouster William Zimmer

Greens Run PTA Meets With Orchestra and First Grade Recital

The Greens Run Parent-Teacher Association gathered Monday evening for business followed by a performance by the Greens Run Orchestra. Miss Bernice Hipscher played a piano solo as Gracia Warden’s first grade class delivered a reading lesson recital.

Greens Run Bernice Hipscher Gracia Warden

Local Social Roundup Sees Visits Across Athens Area

Mineral Mr. and Mrs. W C Foster visited Mrs Alvira Knowlton and Mr and Mrs D T McAfee Sunday. Everett Addis confined at home with an infected tooth. Mina PD Fry and Ardilla Shuster and Athens guests at J P Emish home. numerous cross town visits including Lyons, Brooks, Lowry, Carmen and McDaniel households. Wayne McAfee returned to Lexington after a week here with parents. Mrs Boyer and Mrs Stout noted in Athens.

W. C. Foster Alvira Knowlton D. T. McAfee Everett Addis Mina PD Fry Ardilla Shuster Athens J. P. Emish Jake Lyons New Marshfield Charles Brooks Avery Nell Lowry Rolland Carmen Frank McDaniel Walter Jones Arthur McDaniel Columbus Melvin Mitchell Minnie Stump Wayne McAfee Lexington Ben Boyer Chillicothe Nora Stout Mae French Virgil Shingler Golda Carmen

Carbondale Residents Share Visits and Church Services

Carbondale residents hosted and visited relatives from Chillicothe Barberton Asbury Ridge and Greens Run during a weekend stretch. Families including the Doughertys Akers Harkiess Barnicut Kennard Drescher and Hoak joined gatherings. The King's Men of Nelsonville will assist in Carbondale Church services on Wednesday evening December 1.

Anna Milar Chillicothe Lewis Dougherty Barberton Risleys Charlie Dougherty Ralph Williams Eliza Akers Albany James Harkiess Asbury Ridge William Hill George Barnicut Wilbur Zanesville Wesley Martha Russel Joseph Helen Virgene Thomas Nora Frank Hazel Dorothy Dora Hoak Herbert Edwin Kennard Laura Mary Drescher Greens Run Dave Kennard King’s Men Nelsonville Carbondale

Dinner Party Serves Christmas Cheer at Progressive Club

The Progressive Study Club dinner at Mrs. S. D. Dunnett’s Madison Street home featured 18 guests at two tables with crimson carnation centerpieces. Miss Esta Cunningham read a Christmas story, three contests followed, and gifts were exchanged with Little Jessie Janchius distributing the decorations and presents under a lit tree.

Sarah Williams Esta Cunningham Garmet Drury Lalla Danford Jessie Janchius Mesdames Bertha Angle Grace Bryson Mary Dillon Garnet Drury Mae Dunnett Bess Henshaw Jennie Jones Hazel Janchius Ora Kittle Lou Munden Mildred Murphy Grace Ochs Lelia Roberts Mildred Vickrey Fsta Cunningham Merle Danford

Funeral for John Tysinger Held in Thornville

Funeral services were held at the family home in Thornville for John Tysinger 81 a former Trimble resident who died Saturday. Burial followed in Thornville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife two daughters and two sons a sister Mrs J W Robinson of Trimble also survives.

Glouster John Tysinger Trimble Thornville Tysinger J. W. Robinson

Christmas Party Nights At Athens Schools Draw Large Attendees

Large crowds attended the annual Christmas parties Tuesday night at Athens Junior and Senior High Schools under PTA direction. Over 550 parents and 201 pupils were at the Junior High, 500 at the Senior High. Activities included a Harold Lloyd film triple feature, games such as ping pong and bridge, dancing to radio music, and a Santa Claus appearance.

Athens Harold Lloyd O. D. Morrison Santa Claus C. D. Giauqne William Bryant Flinch Banco Pit Atkinson Mildred Rice Maryaknett J. A. Jones John Glover John Porter J. W. Hudson Carl Roberts Emmert Jessie Drake Osa Cooper Dowell T. W. Craig Woodies Ann Pickering Bob Bingman Richard Ines John Newcomb Roger Jones Dick Whippie

Parents of Son Glouster Dee Fierce Born Sunday

Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce of Front Street announce the birth of their son Glouster Dee Fierce who weighed eight and a half pounds at birth. He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs E T Fierce of Fierce Ridge and Mr and Mrs E T Lel ever of this city.

Songlouster Dee Wayne Fierce Front Street E. T. Fierce Fierce Ridge E. T. Lel*ever

World richest man list shows Nizam of Hyderabad top bidder

United Press survey finds the Nizam of Hyderabad as the world’s richest, with estimates pegging wealth around a billion dollars and gold stored in the palace strong box. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Henry Ford form the rising generation of wealth alongside other giants like Ford and Morgan.

Kensered United Press New York India Morgans Rockefellers Fords United States Nizam Hyderabad Madras British Empire Ford Rockefeller Morgan America Vanderbilts Astors Biddles John D. Rockefeller, Jr John D. Jr Henry Edsel Stuart Chase Henry Ford Compa Edsel Ford J. P. Morgan John W. Davis Basil Zaharoff Gaekwar Baroda

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