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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

3

Mumps Outbreak Reported Across The Plains Vicinity

Jan 21 Chauncey The Messenger notes numerous mumps cases in The Plains and Lower Plains areas Many households report illness with all members affected Mrs Arthur Burchfield and family from ver Plains recovered after bed confinement Others Clifford Gabriel and Fletcher Hawk families ill along with C S Bradfield Jr reporting staff correspondent Chauncey Millfield The Plains Get Your News in The Messenger

Auncey Lower Plains Mily Arthur Burchfield Ver Plains Clifford Gabriel Fletcher Hawk Lower Ains C. S. Bradfield, Jr

Junior Class Plans Play Under Miss Wilson Coaching

Chauncey Dover High School faculty member Miss Edith Wilson trains the junior class for an early stage production titled Mother. The three act play features a large cast including Cynthia Whitcomb Lillian Whitcomb and John Whitcomb with roles from Deacon to merchant and constable, rehearsals underway in Chauncey Dover.

Miss Wilson Chauncey- Dover Chauncey Edith Wilson Chauncey-Dover Highchool Cynthia Whitcomb Con Mary L. Baughman Jranda Peasley Mother Mine Mae] Gheer Martha Tisdale Frances Harvey Lettie Holmb Mary Dtrel Lillian

Boy Melvin Moore Leaves Hospital After Tooth Extraction

Chauncey Jan 21 Melvin Moore 12 son of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore Lower Plains was brought home from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens though still confined to bed. He suffered several hemorrhages after a tooth extraction but his condition today is improving and he is reported to be recovering at home.

Chauncey Melvin Moore Arry Moore Lower Plains Tms Hospital Athens Theospital Herbert Crabtree Clive Hillen Carolyn Jean C. H. Boudinot W. P. Boudinot New Lexington George Belton Detroit Clarence Rutter Rutter East Branch Earl Roy Pyle Bailey Run Charles Pyle W. A. Bell Clara Wm. Matson John Southerton Sugar Creek Charles Caldwell Fred Byers West Bailey Hillton

Guy Morrison Hurt in Mine Car Post Accident

Chauncey residents report Guy Morrison of Red Town suffered slight injuries after being caught between a car and a post at Poston No 6 Mine in Fillfield where he works. The incident occurred around noon Wednesday.

Chauncey Guy Morison Red Town Poston No Fillfield

Chauncey Church of Christ Holds Fellowship Night

Jan 21 Chauncey Ohio church plans a fellowship night with a social gathering program and refreshments at the Chauncey Church of Christ.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Zanesville visit by Millfield guests

Mr and Mrs Fielden Willis Mrs Lillie Williams L E Woods and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield were in Zanesville Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs James Omen. The Omens are former Millfield residents.

Zanesville Chauncey Fielden Willis Lillie Wiliams L. E. Woods Elizabeth Robinett Millfield James Omen Omens

Rail line outages and power stations report steady operation

Chauncey dispatch notes Poston No. 6 at Millfield No. 25 at Chauncey and Hocking are operating today. No. 255 idle. Other lines in the district reporting work today include Kimberly, Lick Run No. 67 and No. 10X.

Chauncey Postonine Millfield Hauncey and Hocking Kimberly Lick Run

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey personal items list visits and guests from Nelsonville Millfield Greens Run Amesville Lower Plains and Columbus. Families cited include the Mathenys Blowers Theisens Quinns Linscott Gabriel Ferguson Necarg McCathran Shaner White and Hamilton with multiple Sunday visits and trips noted.

Herman Theisen Millfield Amesville Sunny Edward Quinn A. M. Linscott Hooperidge Jifford Gabriel Lowr Plains James Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va Erguson F. M. Necarg

Resinol Skin Care Promises Clear Smooth Complexion

An old advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Ointment for acne rough skin and inflammation. It claims cleansing reduces pores and ointment soothes sore skin, offering quick relief and a velvet complexion. A booklet is advertised from a department store.

Athens State Hospital guest in Chauncey on Sunday

The Athens State Hospital was in Chauncey Sunday as the guest of her sister Mrs. Floyd Nye and family.

Athens State Hospital Chauncey Sunday Floyd Nye

Election of Holiness Mission Sunday School officers

East Millfield report lists Arthur Lemon as superintendent and Adult Bible Class teacher with Thomas Russell as secretary and treasurer. Other officers include Mrs. Pearley Wicks secretary, Mrs. Wayne Snyder pianist, and class teachers. Attendance 87. Also notes church events, local births, illnesses, deaths, and visits.

F. E. Boudinot Holiness Mission Sunday School East Millfield Arthur Lemon Thomas Russell Pearley Wicks Wayne Snyder True Blue James Love Howard Simpson Edward Evans Ervin Manning Bailey Run Rev. Fields Athens Fields

British debt plan forwarded to France by cabinet

The Deily Express reports the British cabinet sympathetically considering a plan and sending it to France with options for delaying the international debts and reparations conference by one year.

Deily Express France

Ohio Supreme Court Refuses Review in Johns Case

Columbus January 21 The Ohio Supreme Court today refused to review the case of Louis Johns Jr of Zanesville who was sentenced in a lower court. The action leaves the prior judgment intact and ends the appeals process for Johns.

Columbus U.P Ohio, Supreme Court Louis Johns, Jr Zanesville

Murder Charge in 1931 Robbery Case Aimed at Civil War Vet

Wiliam H. Gay, a Civil War veteran from Cannelville, was killed on March 18 following a robbery on March 7, 1931. Suspects Johns and William Gibbons allegedly robbed Gay of money.

Wiliam H. Gay Cannelville Johns William Gibbons Gay

Stanton Jr. Rescues Daughter as Wife Dies in Wreck

In Macon Georgia on January 21 Frank L Stanton Jr son of the famed poet and inspiration for Mighty Lak e Rose tried to save his wife from a car blaze after pulling his five year old daughter from the burning vehicle.

Macon UA Frank L. Stanton, Jr Georgia Lake Rose

Prowler Steals Six Of Denver Man's Ribs

Denver January report says Bari Markham had ribs removed after surgery and kept them in a suitcase for safekeeping. A prowler stole the suitcase from his room, taking six ribs.

Prowler Denver Colo Bari Markham Markham

Alderman Seeks Licenses for Paterson Speakeasies

Paterson New Jersey aldermen consider licensing speakeasies after Joseph W. King argues the city misses substantial revenue from 700 illegal operations. He says the ordinance could specify who may operate them, contrasting with arbitrary local licensing rules.

Board of Aldermen Joseph W. King Legal Department Alderman King

Highway Board Would Be in Politics

Former Senator E G Lloyd of Columbus told contractors that efforts to remove the State Highway Department from politics would make them the laughing stock of Ohio. He warned that a non partisan board with longer terms would still be subject to political control and urged against such changes.

Columbus J.P E. G. Lloyd State Highway Department Ohio Department of the Public Service Lloyd

Pensions for Widows With Children Approved in Rankin Bill

Washington Jan. 21 The Rankin bill to provide pensions for widows and orphans of World War veterans moved forward as a House veterans subcommittee approved it despite administration objections. Pensions would be 20 dollars for widows with children and 6 dollars for each dependent child.

Washington U.P House Veterans Administrator of Veterans Affairs Frank T. Hines

German Reparations Plan Seeks Rail Bond Payments

London January 21 report says Germany proposed paying reparations with railroad bonds instead of cash. The plan would replace the Young plan payments and set a fixed figure, reported as Lausanne debts conference delayed.

London U.P Lausanne Daily Express Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

E Plains Miner Guy Morrison Ivan Matheny Jean Bob Nelsonville William Sison Herman Theisen, Jr Frank McDaniel Harold Blower Blower Fred Leake Greens Run Church of Christ Virginia McQuade Jacquelyn Sanders Wanda Keirns John Butsko and Sons Congo C. W. Shears Clyde Stephen Parkersburg Fred Wade J. R. Wade Tom Harry Paterson Bankok Hoys Ceither Louis Ecru Tuckoffq Glouster Nashua Alzes To & Ib Pormerly Coats Highway Board Hope Bemberg Epsee Mustero
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