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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1932

Page

26

Millfield P T A Members Hear Welfare Worker

Regular Millfield Parent-Teacher Association meeting at East Side school was well attended. Oscarson presided in the president’s absence as Irma Winebrenner state welfare worker spoke on using wheat cereal in preparing foods for children. Traveling pictures awarded. pupils Myrta Ashworth and Jessie Smart presented a music program.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association East Side Lewis Sanders Oscarson Irma Winebrenner Myrta Ashworth Jessie Smart

Mrs Wade Hostess for True Blue Bible Class

Mrs Edward Wade acted as hostess at her Millfield home on February 11 to members of the True Blue Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ. Mrs Harold Blower presided over the business session followed by games and luncheon. attendees included Mrs F E Bouminot and a list of members such as Mrs Lewis Sanders Miss Clara Bell and others.

Millfield Church Youth Class Elects Officers

Chauncey Feb 11 The Millfield Methodist Church Young People’s Class was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs John Marshal. Mrs Thelma Ferrer was elected president of the class Mrs Margaret Simpkins vice president and Mrs John Marshal rotary treasurer John Marshall was elected class teacher Refreshments followed with Mr and Mrs Mk Ferrel and daughter Mary Mr and Mrs Ben Simpkins Mrs Leonard Simpson and Junior and Mr and Mrs John Hal and daughter Margaret in attendance.

John Marshal Chauncey Millfield Thelma Ferrer Margaret Simpkins Rotary John Marshall Mk Ferrel Mary Ben Simpkins Leonard Simpson John Hal Margaret

Store Robbed in Millfield Night Break-In

Millfield. The restaurant and confectionery run by Mr and Mrs William was entered last night. A radio, a cigarette machine and five dollars in cash were stolen. Entry was gained through a rear door. Officers are investigating the robbery.

Mision Millfield UNCEY William

Chauncey Junior Play "Mother Mine" Tonight

Chauncey Feb 11 The Junior play directed by Miss Edith son of the Chauncey Dover High faculty will be presented at 8 o'clock at the Chauncey School Auditorium. A three act play entitled Mother Mine is being offered this afternoon as well.

Chauncey Edithson Chauncey-Dover High 1 Chauncey School

Attendance Drops as Illness Floors Classes

In GHAUNCEY on February 11, teachers Mrs Gladys ering and Mrs Fannie King report twenty pupils from seventh and eighth grades are absent due to severe colds influenza this week. The grades plan a Valentine party with expanded Valentines supplies Friday after?

Ghauncey Gladys Ering Fannie King

Chauncey Personal News Visitors and Guests

Chauncey notes list visitors and guests from Albany Athens Greens Run Millfield and Nelsonville. Lucinda Lands from Chauncey visited sister Mrs Boncoe in Albany while Eileen Lands spent Sunday in Athens with Jane Ellen Goodfellow. Harold Blower and daughter Bina visited Mr and Mrs Fred League Greens Run. Lottie Cannon and Elizabeth Robinett hosted guests at their Millfield homes. Herman Theisen and relatives from Millfield saw kin in Corning. Harold Blower and Donna Godfighter of Millfield visited Glouster with Thomas Blower and Mary Lee returned home. Olive Sanders and Hidon San of Columbus were guests of Rence Sanders in Millfield. Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield attended miners mass meeting in City last night.

Chauncey Lucinda Lands Boncoe Albany Eileen Lands Athens Jane Ellen Goodfellow Harold Blower Bina Millfield Fors Fred ‘League Greens Lottie Cannon Don H. Cannon Sam Greens Elizabeth Robinett Ivan Matheny Bam Bobby Nelsonville Vern Robinett Fdren Danny Joe Carol Edenville Herman Theisen John Theisen Corning Donna Glouster Thomas Blower Mary Lee Olive Sanders Hidon Columbus Rence Sanders Serman Theisen

Walters Funeral Friday in Uncey

Funeral services for Alonzo Walters will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Uncey, with the Reverend Damon Wat presiding, according to a notice in the local paper.

Community News Notes From The Messenger

Chauncey Millfield and The Plains publish local notes from Bradfield and Dr Messenger Staff Correspondent Chauncey. The Messenger reports on community updates and regional happenings in the Chauncey area.

Ss. Bradfield Dr. Messenger Chauncey Millfield the Plains

Revival draws large crowds at Chauncey Pentecostal Church

In Chauncey on February 11 the Pentecostal Church hosts revival services led by Rev. T. H. Spears. Large nightly attendances seek the Holy Ghost and the gift of speaking in tongues. The pastor reports 33 baptisms in the church baptistry.

Chauncey T. H. Spears Spears

Plains PTA Meeting Tonight at Grade School Auditorium

CHAUNCEY Feb 11. The Plains P T A meets tonight at 7 30 in the grade school auditorium. All interested are invited. Also announced, Mr and Mrs Frank Williams announce the birth of a nine and a half pound son at their Trimble home on Monday.

Chauncey The Plains Parent-Teacher Association Frank Williams Trimble

Quilting Party and Luncheon Held at Millfield Home

Mrs Harold Blower hosted a quilting party and luncheon in Chauncey Millfield on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs James Love, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs Henry Heffkin, Mrs Daniel Fulton, Mrs Clarence Sanders, Mrs William Sisson, Mrs Herman Theisen Jr, and Mrs Blower.

Chauncey Harold Blower Millfield James Love Elizabeth Robinett Henry Heffkin Daniel Fulton Clarence Sanders William Sisson Herman Theisen, Jr Blower

Plow Tale Becomes Local Tall Story at Thomas Fork

Valentine Jones recalls a curious plow tale from Thomas Fork involving a neighbor named John and a youth named Byers. Byers describes early plow training with a sled attached to the handles, allowing him to stand and guide the team.

Pomeroy Valentine Jones Placid Thomas Fork National Tall Story Club Byers John Jones Mr. Jones

Local Residents Attend Family Visits and City Sewer Talks

Mrs C L Brooks travels to Columbus with her brother in law and sister to hear council discuss new sewers in the town’s lower end. Mrs Edgar Allensworth remains seriously ill as Arthur Daniels’ death prompts Bucyrus visitors. Patricia Sherman quarantined with measles while Paul Leonard recovers at home after two weeks’ illness. Mrs Newt Hawkins visits from Rutland as Mrs A J Beaver’s illness lingers. T N Curtis of Marietta stays with sister Mrs Herbert Chambers. Lulu Mason returns from Parkersburg where Crawford remains ill.

C. L. Brooks Columbus A. G. Williamson Edgar Allensworth Hobart Daniels Bucyrus Arthur Daniels Patricia Sherman Paul Leonard Newt Hawkins Rutland A. J. Beaver Herbert Chambers Lulu Mason Parkersburg Claude Crawford Crawford

Deputy to explain income tax at Pomeroy Courthouse

A deputy collector of income tax will be at the Pomeroy Courthouse March 11 and 12 to instruct those who must pay the tax. In the coal boom era many local miners paid sizable taxes, but few Meigs County residents are now called to pay into the Federal fund.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Ross County School Conditions Are Good

Ross County reports 65 of 5493 students are absent due to lack of shoes clothing and food yet overall conditions are better than last year. County Superintendent J L Fortney says the situation is not extremely serious with text books and clothing listed as the greatest needs.

Chillicothe Ross County State Department of Education J. L. Fortney Fortney

Kidnaped Banker Rescued From Arizona Well

Gordon H. Sawyer, prominent Tucson banker, is recovering after being rescued from a deep well. He was dragged from the mouth of the well after a gun battle with three men and a woman who had kidnapped him and fled in an automobile.

Arizona Gordon H. Sawyer Tucson

Tie Up of Mines in Sunday Creek Valley

Crowds of idle men fill Glouster streets as Sunday Creek Valley mines remain shut. Workers refuse a 25 percent wage cut and operators halt restart due to weak coal orders. One operator could run part time but maintenance of production costs deters activity. The missed labor train caused residents to oversleep.

Creek Valley Glouster Sunday Creek Valley

Army Air Corps Pilot Sets 382 Mile Record Flight

Capt. Reuben C. Moffat flies from Dayton to Washington D. C. in one hour 26 minutes for a record hop. The 382 mile route was completed at Bolling Field in the national capital marking a record-breaking cross country flight.

Dayton Ohio Washington, D. C Reuben ,C. Moffat Army Air Corps Bolling Field National Capital

Fifth Grade Wins Washington's Birthday Program

Hollister Par ent-Teacher Association hosted a Washington's Birthday program at Hollister High School. Fourth and Fifth Grade pupils performed and the Fifth Grade received the traveling banner. Next meeting is planned for early March.

Washington

Glouster Teams to Play New Lexington in Friday Night Meet

Glouster High School boys and girls basketball teams travel to New Lexington to face its teams Friday night. The program opens with a Church of Christ team versus New Lexington K of P. spectators from Glouster anticipate a large turnout for the trip.

Glouster Glouster High School New Lexington

Odd Fellows Meet GLOUSTER Tonight in City

A Good Fellowship Club gathering linked to Odd Fellow lodges will be held at Magic City Lodge 1. O. O. F. in Glouster tonight at 7 30 featuring music readings and talks by local and visiting talent. Refreshments will be served for members and families of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges from McCon nellville Malta Pennsville Chester hill Wood Grove Chauncey Jacksonville Murray City Corning and Zanesville.

Glouster Good Fellowship Club Odd Fellow Lodges Magic City Lodge Rebekah Lodges McConnellville Malta Pennsville Chesterhill Wood Grove Chauncey Jacksonville Murray City Corning Zanesville

Parents of Daughter Glouster

Mr and Mrs Roy Chappelear of near the community announce the birth of their daughter on February 11 at the local hospital. The infant weighed a healthy amount and joins a growing family. Grandparents are listed as local residents.

Glouster Roy Chappelear Near the

Bombs Hit Shanghai Cotton Mill Killing Civilians and Marines

Japanese air raid on a Chinese owned cotton mill near Shanghai kills four Chinese civilians and wounds sixteen workers, with three thousand millhands fleeing the wreck. Nineteen U.S. Marines were stationed there. Lt. J. S. Cook and 18 Marines escaped injury. The blast occurred as Japanese efforts to dislodge Chinese troops continued across the Markham Road sector.

Shanghai U.P U. S Markham Road J. S. Cook

East Branch Church Child Born in Morgan County

A daughter was born Saturday to East Branch Church parents in Morgan County. She is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Jasper Shepard of Burr Oak and a great grandchild of Mr and Mrs Ira Kaster of near Bishopville.

East Branch Church Morgan County Jasper Shepard Burr Oak Ira Kaster Bishopville

Shovel Moving Reveals Progress on High Street Bridge Work

In Glouster on February 11, the Ray Strawser Construction Company prepared the combination steam shovel and pile driver for shipment to a new site. Concrete abutment pouring on the north side of Sunday Creek is underway despite delays from high water.

High Street Bridge Glouster Ray Strawser Construction Company High Street Sunday Creek

Gatchel Ranks In Columbus Headpin Contest

In Columbus the Men’s Division in The Columbus Citizen’s headpin contest saw Darrell Gatchel of GLOUSTERITE and Ralph Orr of Columbus each roll 113 as a strong showing behind the leader’s 116. Gatchel is a son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Gatchel of this city.

Glouster Darrell Gatchel Lewis Gatchel Columbus Gatchel Ralph Orr

Bet You 65 Cents That Broncholine Stops Your Cough

An advertisement claims Broncholine stops cough with one dose providing relief and two doses possibly ending it. A half bottle refund offered if not satisfied, noting no narcotic or sweet additives and no stomach upset. Drugstore and McKee Drug Co. promote the claim.

McKee Drug Co Adv

Local church supper aids Ladies Aid Society success

In New Straitsville the Methodist Church hosted a chicken supper organized by the Ladies Aid Society, declared a great success. Readings note visits by Stephenson family and locals, along with illness updates and a funeral in the region. Agnes Waldie, 79, died after a fall, with many relatives named in obituary. George Allaways treated for blood poisoning from a hand injury at Logan hospital. Mrs. Allaways filling in mail route due to his illness.

Ladies Aid Society Logan Eber Mowery Woocgine Rebekah Lodge Wilson Livingston Wilma Elmer Hanning George Allaways Orville Logan Hospital

Free Ohio State bulletins for mothers of growing children

Interesting bulletins issued by the Agricultural Extension service of Ohio State University in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture are free at the Athens County farm agent office. The pamphlets cover milk as food, school child’s food, and money’s worth in foods, authored by OSU professors and extension specialists. Bulletin No 127 is also listed.

Athens County Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University United States Department of Agriculture J. F. Lyman Leslie Do. Ogle Alma L. Garvin

Disease Cases Rising Among Children in Athens County

Whooping cough and influenza cases have increased in Athens County, forcing many schoolchildren to stay home. Health officials warn that influenza and colds can lead to pneumonia, urging prompt medical care for coughing children and avoidance of public places. Children with whooping cough should rest outdoors in quiet, well ventilated rooms and be kept away from others as much as possible.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Viola Fell

Live Bass Found in B and O Watt Tank

Washington reporter Frank Hard of Washington D H reports many small bass discovered in the Liglimore and Ohio Railroad tank at Timestown Greene County. State Conservation Commissioner William Reinhart believes bass will be found alive in tanks of many Baltimore and Ohio locomotives on the Jamestown line.

Washington, C. H U.re Frank Hard Washington, D.H Timestown Greene County William Reinhart Jamestown

Feeding ideas spread through 4-H clubs and groups

The bulletins describe healthy wheat based recipes for school children and family meals at nominal cost. They discuss mill value as food for growing children and present practical lunchbox ideas. The materials are being adopted by 4-H clubs, the Parent-Teachers' Association and Granges statewide.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Granges

Get Up Nights With Nature Wonger Signa Test

Discover a 25¢ test box to drive out impurities and excess acids causing irritation and night-time urinary issues. Contains buchu leaves and juniper oil and works like castor oil for the bowels. If not helped after four days, return for a refund. Cline Pharmacy.

Cline Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Millfield P.T. A Mrs. Wade Enior Bickness Pentecostal Church In Plains Tall Story Club Middleport Perry County Odd Order Mexico City Newton D. Baker Pershing Villa Shanghai Mill Glousterite George Cla U. S. Pat NEA Cravice, Inc New Straitsville Carl Stephenson Ruth Ellen Pearl Berry Clyde Little Haydenville Clyde Strain Gertrude Hazel Orla Coakley Carrie Shuttleworth Dorris Herman Keeler Kate Hartman John Howerda Shawnee William Brown Agnes Waldie Bessie Gallager Messenger Classified Department B. & O. Watt Tank
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