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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1932

Page

6

Sunday Dinner at Boden Home Annual Birthday Event

The article covers a biennial Nelsonville family gathering at 66 Morris Avenue honoring Mrs. J. Paul Sauvageot and Francis Cox with a noon dinner, ice cream cake, and a birthday cake. Though Mrs. Sauvageot misses the gathering, she sends birthday telegrams, and the Cox family hosts alternating years.

J. Paul Sauvageot V. Luciel Boden Francis Cox Vaughn Cox Nelsonville Boden

Entertains High School Friends on Birthday

A group of Athens High School friends gathered at Thelma Beal's First Street home on Saturday for her fifteenth birthday. Three tables of danco were played before a Majestic theater party. Guests included Jean Barlow, Dorothy Minameyer, Mary Margaret Bardin, and others. The event ended with merry making and refreshments.

Thelma Beal Athens First Street the Majestic Miss Beal Jean Barlow Dorothy Minameyer Mary Margaret Bardin Grace Wood Jane Marquis Hjalmer Olson William Roberson Dick Whipple James Lee Stansbury Jimmie Roach Gerald McDaniel

Found at last the Famous Q-623 treatment ad

An advertisement touts Q-623 as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica and lumbago. It claims a famous specialist developed the prescription and promises relief after a few doses. Sold only at Quick's Cut Rate.

Dover Township Trustees Hold Meeting on Saturday

Dover Township trustees met at Town Hall Saturday night with F. E. Boudinot presiding. Sheep claims were signed for County Commissioners, cemetery sexton bids were tabled, road-work bills approved, next meeting set for the first Saturday night in March.

Ghauncey Dover F. E. Boudinot Millfield Guy H. Osborne Chauncey Charles Bradfield Fir Harvey Courtney Beaumont Sexton Nye Cemetery

Condition of Local Physician Improves

Dr. Warren V. Sprague of Chauncey has improved after transfer from Grant Hospital Columbus to the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Parks. Mrs. Sprague and daughter Floride are with him, son Dr. Lindley Sprague from Madison, Wis., is at his bedside, and Mrs. Sprague’s brothers, Doctors Kistler, are due to arrive.

Warren V. Sprague Columbus Chauncey Grant Hospital J. E. Parks Lindley Sprague Madison, Wis

White Ash Miners Plan Tuesday Meeting

In Chauncey on Bailey Run the miners of Local No. 3863 White Ash Mine No. 69 will meet Tuesday at 2 PM. Edward Hueston, local president, will preside and Ernest Johnson of Chauncey serves as secretary.

Local Mine On Bailey Run Chauncey White Ash Bailey Run Edward Hueston Ernest Johnson

Ruth Fiske Hosts Bridge Club in Chauncey

Miss Ruth Fiske hosted her bridge gathering on Saturday night with two tables in play. Eleanor Minister won high score and Edith Wilson took second. a collation was served by the hostess and sister Mary Louise Fiske. Members present included Ruth Bridgewater Lena Wilson Dorothy Goodson Lauretta Fielder and Mary L Fiske.

Chauncey Ruth Fiske Bridge Club Eleanor Minister Edith Wilson Mary Louise Fiske Ruth Bridgewater Lena Wilson Dorothy Goodson Mies Lauretta Fielder Mary L. Fiske

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Syx of Dayton, former Chauncey residents, visited relatives in Chauncey and Deanville. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neely and daughter Jean from Columbus spent the weekend in Athens visiting George and James Williamson Jr. and families. Mrs. Lawrence Olson and family of Hocking toured Chauncey Sun with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rankin and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown hosting. Miles Hoon and Miss ugh also noted among social items.

Chauncey Rolland Syx Dayton Chauncey and Vicinity Deanville Frank Neely Jean Columbus Athens Neely George James Williamson Lawrence Olson Hocking Sun Olson Peter Rankin Ralph Brown Miles Hoon Miss Ugh

Young Child Jerry Eugene Stump Dies in Columbus

In Chauncey February 8 word came that Jerry Eugene Stump 15 months old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Stump died Friday in Columbus after pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 AM at the Pentecostal Church in Columbus with burial in Union Cemetery.

Chauncey Jerry Eugene Albert Stump Columbus Pentecostal Church Union Cemetery

Pleasant View Temple to hold February birthday social

Chauncey residents gather after the regular Chauncey temple meeting to honor members with February anniversaries. Refreshments will be served following the event at Pleasant View Temple No. 135 Pythian Sisters.

Chauncey Pleasant View Pythian Sisters

King couple host Friendship Bible Class meeting

Mr and Mrs Joe King will host the February gathering of the Friendship Bible Class at 10 Palmer Street Chauncey on Wednesday night Mrs Ralph Brown will lead the session and Mrs Arthur Smith oversees the program at the Chauncey Church of Christ.

Chauncey Joe King Palmer Street Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Ralph Brown Arthur Smith

Miners Report Progress at Three Ohio Co Mines

Mine No. 255 at Drydock and No. 119 near Buckingham, both of the Ohio Coal Companies, plus Black Diamond Mine near Abesville, reported work today. A number of local miners attended a mass meeting in Hemlock on Sunday.

Chauncey Drydock Buckingham Ohio Collieries Company Abesville Hemlock

Chauncey Visit Returns Home Members Report Improved

Mrs Ralph Kyle and daughter Norma Jean of New Marshfield returned home after a few days visit in Chauncey with her mother Mrs Edna Davis. Mrs Witham mother of Marshal Burke Witham Chauncey has been seriously ill but is reported improved. Mrs Hildreth Reeves daughter of Mr and Mrs M B Tucker Chauncey seriously ill at her Nelsonville home is reported slightly improved.

Ralph Kyle Norma Jean New Marshfield Chauncey Edna Davis Converse Street Witham Marshal Burke Witham Hildreth Reeves M. B. Tucker Nelsonville

Chauncey WCTU Meeting Postponed One Week

Mrs. Eliza beth Knode president of Chauncey WCTU says the regular meeting set for Tuesday afternoon is postponed to Tuesday of next week.

Chauncey Elizabeth Knode Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union

True Blue Bible Class Hosts Feb Night Program

Mrs. Edward Wade of Millfield will host the True Blue Bible Class gathering at Millfield Church of Christ Tuesday night. Assisting hosts are Mrs. William Theis and Mrs. Dave Swartz, with devotional leader Mrs. Fred McClelland and program leaders Mrs. Lewis Sanders and Mrs. Edward Wade. Class president is Mrs. Harold Blower.

Chauncey Edward Wade Millfield True Blue Bible

Johnston and Fielder Dinner at Chalfant Home

Mr and Mrs Earl Johnston and Miss Florence Fielder of Chauncey were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elza Chalfant near Trimble.

Chauncey Earl Johnston Florence Fielder Elza Chalfant Trimble

Dinner Celebrates Silver Wedding Day

Mr and Mrs Dwight Robinson hosted a six o clock dinner at their West Carpenter Street apartment for the silver wedding anniversary of Mrs Robinsons parents Mr and Mrs E W Bingman. A mixed bouquet and lighted candies framed the table and gifts of silver sat at each honor guest's place. The sole additional guest was little Anna Lee Channell, cousin of Mrs Robinson.

Mrs. Dwight Robinson West Carpenter Street Anna Lee Channell Mrs. Robinson

Mrs Mariel Dailey Improves After Illness in Chauncey

Mrs Mariel Dailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Spellman Chauncey was seriously ill Sunday at her sister Mrs Donald Cunningham home on Mill Street. Condition improved today.

Christian Woman's Bible Class meets at Mrs Brookins home

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy M. Brookins residence on Converse Street. Mrs. Charles Ogg will lead the program and all church women are invited.

Chauncey Church of Christ Guy M. Brookins Converse Street Charles Ogg

Kennards and Eddingtons Host Chauncey Gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Kennard and their son Frederick of Chauncey were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Eddington in Nelsonville. Kennard works at the New York Coal Company store in Chauncey and Eddington manages the store.

Chauncey Charles Kennard Frederick Fred Eddington Nelsonville Kennard New York Coal Company Eddington

Millfield News Highlights Local Social and School Activities

The True Blue Sunday School Class hosts a Valentine party and a February business social session. The Martha Bible Class plans a monthly meeting with a Valentine social hour. School lunch programs serve about 50 meals with teacher help. A library overhaul adds utensils and dishes for a cooking area. Community notices include visits, PTAs, relief demonstrations on whole wheat cereal, a funeral for Amelia Guess, and assorted local moves and visits involving the Boudinots, Hartleys, and other residents.

Millfield F. E. Boudinot True Blue Church of Christ Edward Wade Martha Bible H. O. McDaniel Ray Gaston Sharpsburg East Millfield Jesse Smart Mildred Weiss Evelyn Deal Chester Howard Herman Theisen Sr Herman Theisen Jr Congo Parent-Teacher Association East Side L. W. Sanders Irma Winebrenner State Relief Agency of Columbus State Relief Department Amelia Willard Guess Richard Dunkle Seyks Sugar Creek Walter Hartley W. A. Hartley Homer Tracy Clarence Misner Glouster Lola Boudinot Trimble C. M. Boudinot Amesville

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club Meeting Planned

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club will meet with Mrs. O BE Fitzgerald at 7 45 oclock on Tuesday evening at 290 East State Street. Troop One Girl Scouts worked on signalling and nature book work. three girls passed Tenderfoot tests and were invested as scouts Eleanor Peckham Mary Allen Gibson and Patty Cuyler. they plan a Valentine party at the next meeting.

L. C. Mead West State Street Progressive Literary Club Alpha Xi Delta O. BE. Fitzgerald East State Street Eleanor Peckham Mary Allen Gibson Patty Cuyler

Adams County Jurist To Join Supreme Court

Judge Will P. Stephenson of West Union will be sworn into the Ohio Supreme Court at 9 a m Tuesday seated by a delegation from the Adams County Society of Columbus. He was appointed by Governor White to succeed the late Judge James A. Robinson.

Columbus U.P Will P. Stephenson West Union Ohio Supreme Court Adams County Society of Columbus Adams County Supreme Courtroom Stephenson White James A. Robinson

Young Irishman Wins Snowshoeing Crown

Frank Hoey, a 28-year-old Montreal Irishman, won the 200-mile Peter Dawson Snowshoe Race from Quebec to Montreal for the second year in a row. He finished in 26 hours 16 minutes 1 second to claim the North American snowshoe title with August Fager of Ashtabula, Ohio, second in 26 hours 31 minutes 15 seconds.

Montreal U.P Frank Hoey North America Peter Dawson Quebec Hoey August Fager Ashtabula Ohio

New Klax-Ko Treatment Promises Liver Support Relief

An advertisement touts Klax-Ko as a remedy for constipation and related stomach and gallstone symptoms. It claims quick, safe relief within 30 days with a money back guarantee and lists Quick's Cut Rate and local druggists as retailers.

Nature

Japan Proposes Neutral Zones Around Chinese Cities

Tokyo proposes international backing to demilitarize Shanghai Canton Tsingtao Hankow and Tientsin by creating neutrality zones. The plan aims to render war lords impotent, rely on moral impact, and seek League of Nations and U.S. support, to be discussed at a forthcoming conference.

Tokio U.P Shanghai China Japan United Press Canton Tsingtao Hankow Tientsin League of Nations United States

Young Gang Chief Is Killed By His Foes in New York

Vincent Coll, a 28-year-old gang leader with a reported 50 000 price on his head, was shot dead in a London Chemists Drug Store phone booth by a killer who entered with a bodyguard nearby. The assassin ordered customers to stay calm before firing, ending Coll's brief rise in crime.

New York U.R Vincent Coll Coll London

Perry County Miners Press Strike Support Meet

Hall outlines coal production drops and wage cuts in Perry County with Ohio figures showing reduced tonnage and payroll. Gardner notes rent not reduced and high company store prices as Allen urges miners to join the union and boycott until operators recognize the union and fair wage talks occur.

Hall Hocking Ohio Perry County United Mine Workers of America Allen

Glouster and McArthur Applicants Pass Tests

Ohio Supreme Court clerk announces 307 law students passed state bar admission tests held February 6 7 and 8 in Columbus Of 402 applications 95 were rejected Successful applicants include Harold J. Rose of Glouster Herbert J. Nester of Lancaster Gail H. Butt of Crooksville Leo F. Forquer of New Lexington and Arlow L. Chatfield of McArthur.

Columbus U.P Seba H. Miller Ohio Supreme Court Miller Harold J. Rose Republic Avenue Glouster Herbert J. Nester East Chestnut Street Lancaster Gail H. Butt Crooksville Leo F. Forquer

Ardell Wilkins Sets 285 Mile Air Record

Ardell Wilkins, a pilot for Transcontinental and Western Air and on the Chicago Columbus run, established a new record of one hour and forty five minutes for the 285 mile leg.

Columbus U.R

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