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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1932

Page

6

Dr Houf Praises Lincoln at Founders Day Address

Dr H T Houf associate professor of philosophy Ohio University spoke to the Junior Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association Founders Day program in the High School Auditorium. He contrasted Lincoln with Washington defining Lincoln as a man of the people and noted his accessibility and honesty amid incidents illustrating loyalty to common citizens. Special music by the High School Boys Glee Club opened with a saxophone solo and songs The Moon Comes.

Dr. Houf Lincoln H. T. Houf Washington Doctor Hout Ohio University Carl H. Beasley Abraham Lincoln United States Herper Sanders

Church of Christ Men To Assemble Tonight

Chauncey Ohio February 9 Dr W B Taylor of Jackson Ohio will address the Christian Men's Brotherhood at Chauncey Church of Christ at 7 PM The brotherhood spans Chauncey Trimble Greens Run Millfield New Marshfield Airline Taylor Ridge Hooper Ridge Bishopville Beech Grove Prof Will C Merritt Jacksonville Trimble High School presides An oyster supper follows with two minute talks from church representatives

Chauncey W. B. Taylor Jackson Ohio Church of Christ Christian Men's Brotherhood Chauncey Church of Christ Churches of Christ Trimble Greens Run Millfield New Marshfield Airline Taylor Ridge Hooper Ridge Bishopville Beech Grove Will C. Merritt Jacksonville-Trimble High School

Funeral Rites Held For Millfield Child

Amelia Guess five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Guess died after a week with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Millfield Church of Christ with Rev Hiram Mingus presiding. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. She survived eight sisters and five brothers and her father serves as a constable of Dover Township.

Amelia Guess Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Amelia Willard Guess Millfield Hiram Mingus Greenlawn Dover Township

No More Neuritis with Tysmol Remedy

Handwritten ad claims Tysmol is a penetrating absorbent that soothes nerves to relieve neuritis sciatica and rheumatism. It asserts quick relief from back neck shoulder blade and limb pains and promotes the product as a scientific new emollient sold at drug stores like Cline Pharmacy.

Cline Pharmacy

Dr. Sprague Again Sent to Hospital

Chauncey February 9. Dr. Warren V. Sprague of Chauncey was moved from his brother in law Dr. L. E. Parks home in Columbus to Grant Hospital where it was stated he would probably undergo a gallstone operation. He was in the hospital several days and improved before being brought home Friday. His son Dr. Lindley V. Sprague of Madison Wisconsin is with him.

Ash man pleads guilty to disturbing religious services

Chauncey Feb 9 Gerald Ash man of Millfield pleaded guilty to disturbing religious services at the Pentecostal Church in Chauncey. Justice of the Peace John Easler fined him 25 dollars plus costs, with arrangements to pay. Constable William Collins reported the case and arrest.

Chauncey Gerald Ashman Millfield Pentecostal John Easler Justice of the Peace William Collins

Dorothy Michael heads Rose Bud Sunday School Group

Dorothy Nelle Michael was elected president of the Rose Bud Sunday School Class of The Plains Methodist Church with Opal Spencer as vice president. Millie Michael is secretary and Sylvia Matson assistant. Geneva Stauffer becomes treasurer and Mary Margaret Bean chairs membership. Mrs. C J McCullough teaches. The class meets Wednesday night at Ray Michael home with Dorothy Nelle Millie and Mary Michael as hostesses.

Chapncey Dorothy Nelle Michael Rose Bud Plains Methodist Church Opal Spencer Millie Michael Sylvia Matson Geneva Stauffer Mary Margaret Bean C. J. McCullough Ray Michael Dorothy Nelle Millie Mary Michael

Chauncey Bible School notes 123 in attendance

Dean Hamilton reports 123 at Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Sunday session. Rev Miles Hoon preached Sunday morning on The Christian Family and in the evening on He That Winneth Souls Is Wise. Neil Tippett led the Christian Endeavor meeting at six.

Chauncey Dean Hamilton Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Bible School Miles Hoon Neil Tippett The Christian Endeavor

Morgan Kin Visits Across Ohio from St. Clairsville

Evan Morgan Jr of St. Clairsville Ohio spent the week visiting family in The Plains and Lancaster and Chauncey. He stopped in Lancaster to see his brother in law Edward Gerken. On Monday he returned through Chauncey to see his aunt Mary Meinhart.

Chauncey Evan Morgan, Jr St. Clairsville Plains Evan Morgan Maggie Morgan Lancaster Edward Gerken Mary Meinhart

Martha Bible Class Meets in Millfield Church

The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ will gather Friday night at Mrs. H. O. McDaniel’s home. Class president Mrs. Pearl Hill will lead the February business and social session.

Chauncey Martha Bible Millfield

Spitzer Couple Return Home After Long Absence

Mr and Mrs Luther Spitzer return to their Chauncey area home after months away visiting daughter Mrs Gladys Zimmer in Akron and another daughter Mrs Fannie Nicholson in Marietta. While absent the Hardy family occupied the Spitzer residence and have since moved to the Sand Ridge home formerly inhabited by the Evener family.

Chauncey Chauncey Luther Spitzer Chauncey Gladys Zimmer Akron Marietta Fannie Nicholson Joe Hardy Hardy Sand Ridge Louis Evener

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Valentine Party

Members of Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey are invited to a Valentine party hosted by Athens Rebekah Lodge at the Athens Lodge Hall on Thursday night February 9. Attendees should bring a Valentine for the Valentine box to be opened during the social hour.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Athens Rebekah Lodge Athens Lodge

Holiness Meetings Opened in East Millfield

The Rev. Charles Hook opened evangelistic meetings at the Holiness Mission in East Millfield on Sunday. The series will run each night for an indefinite period.

Music program features soloists and refreshments

The program included songs such as Over the Mountain A Shady Tree Let Me Call You Sweetheart When the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day and Home with Carl Clifford Joe Gill Herper Sanders and Bill Porter as soloists. Bob Bingman served as accompanist. Refreshments followed the performance chaired by Mrs E R Walker with assistants Miss Mary Connett and Mrs Fred Wheaton.

Carl Clifford Joe Gill Herper Sanders Bill Porter Bob Bingman E. R. Walker Mary Connett Fred Wheaton

Mrs Preston Hosts Hillcrest Contract Bridge Club Today

Mrs John H Preston hosts a luncheon and three table bridge at the Hillcrest Inn with twelve guests including Mrs R F Cuyler Mrs Gordon K Bush and Mrs Dwight H Rutherford. Easter appoints in blue and yellow were chosen for the event.

John H. Preston Hillcrest Inn R. F. Cuyler Gordon K. Bush Dwight H. Rutherford

Birthdays Many Happy Returns of The Day For These Youngsters

A brief birthday note highlights several youngsters celebrating milestones this day with well wishes and community cheer. The item emphasizes youthful growth and festive acknowledgment within the local area.

Birthday cheers for Jack Summers and Harold Cooley

Two young gentlemen celebrate birthdays today. Jack Summers is in first grade at the Rufus Putnam Training School. Harold Cooley attends fourth grade at the West Side School.

Jack Summers Harold Cooley Jack Rufus Putnam Harold West Side School

Chauncey Independents to Host Hollister In Wednesday Game

Chauncey Independent basketball team will play Hollister Independent Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Hollister gymnasium. Chauncey lineup includes Ralph Smith Fred Ferrer Charlies Shields Jr Dee Daugherty Dwight Adams and J B Franz.

Chauncey Hollister Hollister Gymnasium Ralph Smith Fred Ferrer Charlies Shields, Jr Dee Daugherty Dwight Adams J. B. Franz

Plaing Methodist Church Chorus Rehearses With 25 Members

The Plaing Methodist Church chorus met for its weekly rehearsal at the church. Mrs. C. B. Rice serves as president and M. O. Bryan directs the group. Miss Marie Aleshire and Dorothy Cade are the pianists in a 25 member chorus.

Chauncey Plaing Methodist Church Rice M. O. Bryan Marie Aleshire Dorothy Cade

Standard Bearer Society Meeting In Chauncey

The Plains Methodist Church group the Standard Bearer Society will gather Thursday night at Miss Dorothy Nelle Michael home with Miss Marie Aleshire leading the session.

Chauncey Standard Bearer Society the Plains Methodist Church Dorothy Nelle Michael Marie Aleshire

Chauncey Pythian Sisters Hold Monthly Birthday Social

Chauncey February 9 The Monthly Birthday Social of the Pythian Sisters will be held tonight after the regular temple meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall.

Chauncey Chauncey Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall

Chauncey Couple Host 150 At Dance Pavilion

Mr and Mrs C L Cunningham of Chauncey entertained about 150 guests Saturday night at the Harvey Dance Pavilion in Chauncey with a dance and card party. A number of out of town attendees were present.

Chauncey Co. L. Cunningham

Clothing Center seeks more aid for county Needy

About 200 people crowded the Armory Clothing Center to obtain shoes shirts and underwear for families from Hamley Run Bailey Run Goose Run Greens Run and other areas. Volunteers could not meet all needs as supplies were inadequate. Officials announced the center would close to new applications after Tuesday to focus on school children’s clothing while continuing to process existing requests and study new cases. A Boy Scout and Girl Scout collection is planned this Saturday to boost supplies.

Armory Hamley Run Bailey Run Goose Run Greens Run Salvation Army Red Cross Buchtel H. Bing Gordon Bush Miss Pearl French Adjt Bernard Stone Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Bush Forsythe Bing Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard

Athens Man Named on Washington Commission

Gov George White announced the Ohio State George Washington Bicentennial Commission to coordinate state plans for the nine month celebration starting February 22 and ending Thanksgiving Day. State Senator William I Spangler will be executive director. members include Lieutenant Governor William Pickrel Arthur Hamilton A H Upham J B Hurst K Reams T N Hoover B H Barth and Edward M Hawes.

Columbus U.P Ohio State George Washington George White William I. Spangler Tarlton William Pickrel Dayton Arthur Hamilton Lebanon A. H. Upham Oxford J. B. Hurst New Philadelphia O. K. Reams Zanesfield T. N. Hoover Athens B. H. Barth East Liverpool Edward M. Hawes Marietta

Two Boys Injured When Car Hits Train At Chauncey Crossing

Clifford Davis and Clyde Mullin Chauncey youths were injured when their car struck a passenger train at the Chauncey crossing around 12:30 PM. Davis suffered scalp wounds and chest injuries while Mullin had a broken nose in three places. Both were brought to Glouster for treatment and later returned home.

Glouster Clifford Davis Clyde Mullin Chauncey Chauncey Crossing Mullin Davis

Infant Dies Monday Bowersock Child To Be Buried

Eldis Elias Bowersock three months old son of Mr and Mrs Dean Bowersock died Monday morning at 10 at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs William Price between Mountville and Pisgah Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Price home conducted by Carl Gladden and burial at Pisgah cemetery

Bowersock Pisgah Glouster Eldis Elias Bowersock Dean Bowersock William Price Mountville Price Carl Gladden

Leaves Note for Wife Departing on Job Search

Fred P. Thompson of Palos vanished Sunday after leaving a note for his wife in a burr oak sugar barrel at his Burr Oak general store. He was last seen about 4:30 pm and did not return home, prompting a woods search near Burr Oak.

Glouster Burr Oak Fred P. Thompson Palos Mr. Thompson

Mussolini to Visit Pope XI Thursday at 11 A M

Vatican dispatch reports Premier Mussolini will meet Pope Pius XI at 11 a m Thursday marking the first Italian premier to visit the pope since 1570. The visit underscores evolving relations between church and state in Italy.

Vatican City U.P Benito Mussolini Pius XI

Young Girl Charged With Theft Brought Before Juvenile Court

Probation Officer Gibbs of Athens took the accused girl into custody in Glouster. She faces a juvenile court hearing for shoplifting a pair of shoes from a local store. Earlier she implicated herself, saying officers could send her to Delaware if the town remained slow.

Glouster Gibbs Athens Delaware

Pomeroy Residents Show High Scores in Trapshooting

The American Trapshooters Association 1931 averages list local shooters from Pomeroy. Notable results include E. P. Duerr with 249 of 300 in handicap, Dr. L G Gribble 523 of 550 in singles and 335 of 400 in handicap, A H Joachim 590 of 650 in singles and 339 of 400 in handicap, C H Keehue 165 of 200 in singles, C E Roecher 377 of 450 in singles and 245 of 300 in handicap, and Hart Stanberry 107 of 150 in singles.

Pomeroy American Trapshooters’ Association E. P. Duerr Dr. Li. G. Gribble A. H. Joachim C. H. Keehue C. E. Roecher Chester Hart Stanberry

Influenza confinement eases at Children’s Home

Harvey East man the superintendent of the Children’s Home returned to the corridor for the first time since illness. Mrs Eastman the matron, after six days in bed, shows improvement and is also out of her room.

Pomeroy Harvey Eastman Ewan A Musr

Middleport Notes Include Ills and Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs O B Stout were in Columbus Saturday. Mrs Mont Howell has been seriously ill at home. Mrs L D McMaster and son Robert are ill on Lincoln Street. Bert and Raymond Riggs of Langsville visited their parents Sunday. Mrs Herman Lohse is ill on Hamilton Street. Rev Kreager and church members attended a fellowship at Racine Baptist Church Monday evening. The Middleport PTA meets at the High School Wednesday afternoon. A H Bradbury and nephew Wayland Bradbury were in Huntington Sunday.

Middleport O. B. Stout Columbus Mont Howell South Second Avenue L. D. McMaster Gon Robert Lincoln Street Bert Riggs Langsville Bert Raymond Riggs Herman Lohse Hamilton Street Kreager Racine Baptist Church A. H. Bradbury Wayland Bradbury Huntington C. A. Comer

Stop Rheumatism With Ru Ma Cure Ad

A 1.00 offer promises relief from rheumatic aches and stiff joints within a week or money back. The ad touts quick pain easing on day one and claims swelling vanishes as muscles loosen for sufferers in the city.

Ruge Quick’s Adv

Local Social Notes and Requests From Heath Community

Mrs. Clara Murray and Will Oblinger visit Columbus. J. P. Bradbury family and others travel. Mrs. Will Priode ill. Wiinegar improving after National Military Home stay. Clarence McCarley ill in St. Francis Hospital. Marcus Chambers and Mildred Russell ill. Heath M E Guild hosts meeting. Pythian Sisters quilt at K P Hall. Allen Jenkinson visits Wellston.

J. P. Bradbury Clara Murray Mer Hunter Will Oblinger Columbus L. A. Bradley Murray Will Priode James Will Dayton A. J. Winegar Alien Hartley Locust Street Wiinegar National Military McCarley Frank Mackin Clarence St. Francis Hospital Marcus Chambers Mary Park

Busy Monday Lodge Potluck Draws Growing Attendance

The second Monday social afternoons feature a 4 o’clock potluck dinner followed by the Tellar Teine meeting. Officials say the gatherings are proving popular with members.

RAF Planes Found Alive After Desert Crash in Syria

Two of three British Royal Air Force planes forced down in a Syrian desert snow storm were located by air crew near Imtan. All occupants were reported alive and in friendly hands days after the incident.

Airo Egypt Royal Air Force Imtan

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