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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1928
Page
7
Chauncey December 29 funeral for steward O Brown in Athenses drew attendees from Chauncey though several names were omitted from the list. Attending mourners include Rev. V Ahlbrand Mrs Addie Ippett Miss Hazel Lahugh and Mrs Frank Millington.
Ted McConahae dies after five days with influenza at Chauncey home. Family, including parents Mr and Mrs Hiram McCona hae, and siblings Lute and Debbie, are ill. Chauncey and Milletield personals note visiting relatives and deaths. Lincoln notices report AT&T vice president Charles Bracelen’s mother Sarah A Bracelen dies in Omaha after Chicago trip.
Glouster December notice reports Terrible Lodge 651 A M will install officers for the coming year at a meeting Monday evening. A supper will follow the installation and visiting members are welcome. Influenza illness affects local newspaper operations and event schedules.
The wit of Theodore Roberts revealed family tensions from youth to old age. Roberts chose the stage against his mother and father wishes. He left an estate of 16100 dollars to Edward Roberts Higging, with whom he was fond. Roberts had been an NEA artist in New York.
The Southeast ern Ohio Teachers Association executive committee and program builders met in Columbus to plan the annual gathering set for October 24 and 25, 1929 in Athens. The group alternates meetings between Athens and Portsmouth, with L. F. Miller and Bertha Bridgeman among attendees.
A physician's prescription named Thoxine offers rapid cough relief without harmful drugs. It claims to target the internal cause rather than masking symptoms and is described as pleasant and safe for all ages. Availability and price are noted at Cline Drug Store and other retailers.
UPI reports influenza in Springfield as Bre. Nel Hindayjor Ross leaves for Cheyenne after news that her son Ambrose 25 was killed near Saratoga in a Wyoming auto incident. In Galesburg Dr M H Winters notes Frankie Brooks 13 months likely died due to unresolved medical issues. A separate note discusses a surgeon’s offer to operate and to travel if needed.
Thirty one persons indicted by the December Federal Grand Jury pleaded guilty at arraignment before Federal Judge Hough in Columbus. The December session handed down the charges and defendants faced immediate plea actions.
In Bishopville CHAUNCEY and nearby Thouncey the influenza epidemic is reported serious with many families affected. The Plains and Mill report several ill residents including Mrs. Robert Graves and other locals. Holiday visits and Christmas gatherings are noted across Bishopville and The Plains with numerous relatives seen in various towns.
Mrs. Clara Saylor entertained with a Christmas dinner at her Albany Route No 3 home. Guests included Mrs. Baylor's father Andrew Peyton of Dayton, her son-in-law and daughter, three grandchildren Richard Earl Ralph Guy and Verna Marie of Athens, and Mrs. Saylor's brothers Harry Peyton and family from Albany. A tree was decorated for the children. Three generations were present.
Emil Durzik 28 returns to his apartment and fatally shoots landlord Mikheel Kolody and his 19 year old wife after finding them together. Police pursue Durzik as the couple’s three year old son cries beside his mother.
Coolville news notes Christmas gatherings at Grange dinner with Mr and Mrs D M Morrison host family and neighbors. Personal mentions include Garrett Reed and others visiting relatives. Miss Dorothy Verner and James Snider noted, plus multiple holiday greetings and a 90 year old passsing.
Christmas visitors fill Nelsonville and surrounding towns as residents share time with relatives. influenza and pneumonia illnesses are reported among residents including James Nelson and several locals.
Amesville Masonry notes a regular meeting with Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees, a lunch, and social time. Visitors from Athens Guysville and Harrisonville attend while local notices promote a pancake supper at Wilson Place on January 3 serving pancakes syrup sausage baked apples and coffee for 35 cents.
Morristown and surrounding towns share holiday visits and family news. Minnie Clarey spent Christmas with Charles Clarey and family in Lancaster. Mrs Consdly Webb announced the birth of a daughter Christine on December 25. numerous Misses and Mrs Showalter and Burton relatives are noted visiting in Albany Columbus Chauncey Glonatex Mercier town Circle Hill and other locales.
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