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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
5
Mrs Rachel McDonald age 72 died after a fall caused fractured hip at her son’s Chauncey home. She was taken by ambulance to Chillicothe where she died Saturday. Funeral services were held at Elk Fork Church of Christ and burial followed. She survived by six sons and three daughters. husband and three daughters preceded her.
Christmas services at Millfield Church of Christ followed the Bible School with an old fashioned tree loaded with gifts for attendees. Children offered a program and guests enjoyed candy, popcorn balls, and popcorn. Rev. Home Vian received groceries and canned goods as a gift. Attendance was unusually large.
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meets at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Lawrence Tennehill leads the business session followed by a Christmas program.
The Millfield Needle Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Henry Heffkin's home. After a needle work and social hour, a collation was served. Members present included Mrs. Lewis Sanders, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. William Sisson, Mrs. P. Dill, Mrs. C. E. Sanders, Mrs. Heffkin, and visitors Mrs. Harold Blower, Mrs. Emmett Olbers, and Mrs. Dave Swartz.
Mr and Mrs Paul A Theisen Miss Clara Bell and John Theisen from Millfield Mr and Mrs Harner Mrs Bolin and Lloyd Bolin from Albany and Mrs Marie Pritchard of Athens attended the annual Christmas service at the Church of Christ in Chauncey Sunday evening. Mrs Cathryn Johnston of Chauncey is ill with influenza at her High Street home. Edward Minister Jr of Pittsburgh and Harold Minister of Fairport Harbor Ohio are in Chauncey for Christmas vacation with their parents in Ellis Avenue. Mrs Fred Sanders and son Jack of Trimble Heights visited Millfield friends. Mr and Mrs Harvey Wade and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield spent time in Wavents Ohio with Mrs Wade's parents Mr and Mrs John Kendall formerly of the county. They also visited Mrs L A Cooley who has been seriously ill.
Frank Shirkey twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Shirkey died after peritonitis. Burial was in Columbus on Saturday. He is survived by parents and sisters Norma and Mildred. His mother Freda Fulton was formerly Freda Fulton of Millfield. Mr and Mrs Dan Fulton of Millfield were notified Friday.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ hosted a Jiggs dinner of corned beef and cabbage at the weekly church quilting party. The group will not meet next Thursday. Attending were Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Norvil James, Mrs. C F E Sanders, Mrs. C C Howard, Mrs. KL L Howard, Mrs. Frank Seamon, Mrs. Henry Heffkin, Mrs. Dave Swartz, Mrs. Harold Blower, and Miss Olive Brookins.
Six year old Henrietta Heffkin daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Heffkin Millfield sustained a forehead gash requiring stitches after an accident Saturday. Dr C Nile Sanders Millfield attended the injured child.
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts curator Philip A. Hendry an Englishman aged 30 must return to Britain and await re admission under England's quota. Hendry says foreigners listed as learned persons may stay without a time limit but this class includes only teachers and instructors in accredited schools and universities.
The Stars Say for Tuesday December 23 foresees change and travel with industry related to the holiday season. There may be recognition or help from elders or institutions, but fraud over letters is feared. A birthday person may see work success through diligence, with elder aid possible and a child learning industrious inquiry and invention.
A Sunday afternoon pageant titled The Everlasting Light drew about 650 participants and attendees from Athens and nearby areas at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The program featured a four part pageant with school choruses, a scripture narration by Dr James Porter, angel narration by Olive Carpenter, and musical numbers led by Ohio University faculty.
In a playful tale a tin soldier with three eyes asks for spectacles. The shadows help locate a three-eyed pair to save King Fat-Wat from being eaten at sunrise, as the soldier explains readings punctuation and multitasking.
The Athens Messenger offers a 15 cent pattern pattern 1996 for a frock with deep cape collar and slender front panel. It suits sheer velvet satin or georgette in black brown or green with light shoulder flowers, available in sizes 1 28 20 34 36 40 42 44. yardage and full instructions included.
Fred Dawley a 33 year old former Columbus policeman lies in serious condition after being shot during an alleged robbery in Springfield. Eleanor Means of Columbus, said to have been with Dawley, is jailed for questioning in related robberies. Dawley was shot by Detective Jesse Edgington who fired as Dawley moved to draw a weapon. corroborating officers Fowler and Strain supported the account.
The passage notes a freshman, Avan or Wood che ooo, and Clara Critchfield, both from the capital, as proof of a victory in George Washington University’s annual freshman oratorical contest.
Governor Cooper will vacate the Executive Mansion four days before the end of his term to allow Governor-elect George White and family to move in before the inauguration. The letter notes the custom of early departure for incoming leaders.
Mrs. Lilian De Bosis, 62, American-born widow of an Italian poet, stood trial before a special tribunal for defense of the state in Rome on charges of anti-Fascist activities.
John David Richards longtime Claude Meeker Company employee died Saturday at 1359 Hildreth Avenue Columbus from Brights disease. His widow Edith Dethel Richards and sister Anna Boon of Mechanicsburg survive. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM Mt Zion Baptist Church Athens with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.
Seven firemen were overcome while fighting one of six weekend fires in Cleveland causing more than 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze marked a series of incidents reported over the week end.
Lawrence B. Hazelton a 22 year old pilot died in Cincinnati when the wings of his monoplane collapsed during a barrel roll causing a fatal crash.
Twenty eight Ohio colleges listed by the American Council on Education report a total enrollment of 40 238 for the current term. Ohio State, Ohio University, and Miami University account for most students with Ohio State ranked among the largest U S universities. Cincinnati and Western Reserve follow in size among Ohio schools.
The sixth largest college of engineering and architecture students excluded shows 1,667 enrolled. Ohio State's College of Engineering lists 1,628 students excluding architecture.
In Cleveland a pre Christmas party and wedding celebration turned fatal when Miss Marie Mike, 22, was shot Sunday during a struggle with her fiancé William Tomiesco over a revolver in their three room apartment. The incident occurred in the bedroom of the apartment.
Three masked bandits kidnapped Howard Blakely the manager of an 8. Kreske Co branch store his wife and two daughters in Cleveland. They forced Blakely to open the safe and escaped with 1000 dollars. The suspects died in Blakelys car after abandoning another stolen vehicle and the license plate was provided to police.
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