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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1936

Page

7

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Forming in Jacksonville

Two representatives from the State Conservation Department will attend a 1:30 p.m. meeting at Eagles Hall to organize the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club. The valley from Corning to Chauncey will be included, with permanent officers to be chosen. The group aims to protect wild game and improve hunting and fishing conditions in the area, welcoming members from all communities.

Jacksonville State Conservation Department Eagies Hall Day Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Corning Chauncey State Department of Conservation

Chicago Motor Club shows most emergency calls for car trouble

Figures compiled by the Chicago Motor Club reveal 37.6 percent of emergency calls are due to ignition trouble, 23.8 percent to battery trouble, and 16.5 percent to tire difficulties.

The Chicago Motor Club

Notices of Inventories for Several Estates in Probate Court

The court will hear inventories and appraisements and schedules of debts for multiple estates including Ollie Oakes Wyatt Wilson Hollister McKee Webster W Poston James M Brookins Fred R Baker Robert H Jackson Sarah L Poston and Ebbie Patrick. Hearing February 23, 1936 at 9 a.m. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior. Judge H. M. Johnson presiding.

Ollie Oakes Wyatt Wilson Hollister McKee Sarah L. Poston Ebbie Patrick M. Johnson

Probate Court suspends hearings on many Athens County estates

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends publication and exceptions until March 2 1936 for numerous estates including Winnie Love Odell Love John H Martin James Allen Smith Alice A Hedges Samuel K Mardis Harry M Roach Jerry Young Frank J Beasley Mary M Lee Nancy J Morrison John H Wharff Charles R Cable Dessie Brooks L H Blackwood Wilson Chapel Cemetery Association Guardianship items and trusts. Interested parties may file written exceptions by February 26 1996 for hearing or further action.

Athens County Ohio Winnie Love Odell Love Lawrence G. Worstell John H. Martin

Clerks Receive Reply from John L Lewis on Glouster Union

United Mine Workers of America received a telegram seeking recognition for a Retail Clerks Union in Glouster Ohio. President John L Lewis replied after routing the inquiry to Mr. John Brophy signaling willingness to cooperate. The UMWA regards Lewis’s letter as favorable to the application and cites a report on Glouster.

Washington D. C Arthur Wolf Glouster Ohio Valletya John Brophy Committee For Industrial Organization Brophy United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis

Glouster Personal Notes Highlight Visits in Ohio and Mississippi

Glouster and Mansfield residents are mentioned in a series of social notes. Mrs. Howard Young of Mansfield plans to visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Harper this weekend. Other items include trips by Mr and Mrs Morrison Brown with Harold, by Mrs Bertha Martin of Athens to Maplewood, and by Mrs Harry Trasin and Bobby from Cincinnati to visit Mrs Trasin’s parents.

A. C. Wells Maplewood Harry Trasin Bobby Cincinnati

Miss Ginnan Hosts Valentine Bridge Party

Miss Jo Ginnan entertained with a Valentine Bridge party at her Jacksonville home. Three tables were used. high honors went to Helen Kearns, second to Katherine Thyne, consolation to Zelma Sams, and guest prize to Irene Grossman. A Valentine luncheon followed for listed guests.

Jacksonville Jo Ginnan Valentine Helen Kearns Katherine Thyne Zeilma Sams Irene Grossman Grace Binderbasin Alice Shirley Lillian Deal Faye McKinley Anna Chappelear Mary McCann Evelyn Deal Zelma Sams Nell McCann

Attendance Banner Awards Listed for Madison and Glouster

The Glouster banner earned Grade A with 72.2 percent in the fifth month while Madison building’s banner received Grade 3A with 90.18 percent. Home room teachers were Kermit Blosser in Glouster and Miss Helen Dennison in Madison.

Glouster Kermit Blosser Madison Helen Dennison

Councellor Named Custodian For Hackett Post

George T Councellor newly moved to Anderson Indiana from Murray City was appointed custodian of the George H Hackett Post American Legion. He will supervise the Legion Home and services for Indiana's third largest post following a unanimous vote of confidence from the House Committee and post members.

George H. Hackett Councellor House Committee

Mrs. LeFever Birthday Anniversary Celebrated

Mrs. Jane Le Fever was surprised by a gathering at Glouster hosted by Mrs. Walter Gayton Jr. Friends attended including Mrs. Charles Darling Miss Marzie Shepard Miss Eva Roberts Mrs. Charles Thomas Mrs. Rosa Swartz and daughter Lee Mrs. Henry Zimmer Mrs. George Turley Dr. and Mrs. F Le Fever Mrs. G W Kinney and Mrs. David Morris. A potluck lunch followed a social evening with gifts for the guest of honor.

Foraker Family Departures Visit to Athens Guests

Mr and Mrs FE Foraker and daughter Dixie of Green Bay Wis conclude a visit with Mr and Mrs Phil F Robinson and depart to Athens where they will stay with Mrs Nelli F Robinson, continuing their trip in Ohio.

Glouster FE. B. Foraker Dixie Green Bay Wis Phil F. Robinson Athens Nelli F. Robinson

Morristown Holiness Church holds Friday cottage prayer

The Chauncey weekly meeting will take place Friday at 7 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Myers on Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Henry Myers Mill St

Birthday Anniversary Observed by Friends

A group of CHAUNCEY women honored Mrs. Maggie Adams with a surprise party at her home Tuesday night for her birthday anniversary planned by Mrs. Clarence Rutter. Mrs. Adams received gifts and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Lonas, Mrs. Ray Shafer, Mrs. Lott Bricker, Mrs. Renus Gibson, Mrs. Claude Rutter, Mrs. Ben Harrison, Mrs. Ira Doyles, Mrs. Walter Wharton, Mrs. Ashford Matheny, Mrs. John Shafer, Beatrice Hook, Zada Adams, and Mr. and Mrs. Adams.

Chauncey Maggie Adams Clarence Rutter Adams Carl Lonas Ray Shafer Lott Bricker Renus Gibson Claude Rutter Ben Harrison Ira Doyles Walter Wharton Ashford Matheny John Shafer Beatrice Hook Zada Adams

Mrs Chan nell aids ailing Orbiston parents

Mrs William Chan nell of The Plains returned from Orbiston after ten days assisting her parents Mr and Mrs Lew Jones who have been seriously ill. Their condition shows some improvement. Her sister Mrs Ben Harrison stayed to help. Charles Maffin of Nelsonville visited Orbiston during the hometime.

Chauncey William Channell the Plains Orbiston Lew Jones Jill Channell Ben Harrison Charles Maffin Nelsonville Wallbridge Mrs. Jones

Gaskalla Rites Held Monday

Reverend Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ sang at the Glouster funeral of Joseph Gaskalla eight and a half year old resident of Taylor Ridge who died at his daughter Mrs Emmett Eddy’s home. Burial followed at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Courtney later assisted in Athens at the funeral of Mrs Malvina Lefavor ninety six at her daughter Mia’s home. Charles Cameron.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Glouster Joseph Gaskalla Taylor Ridge Emmett Eddy Courtney Athens Reed J. Downs Malvina Lefavor Mia Charles Cameron

Former Chauncey Resident Emma Strausbaugh Dies in Columbus

A message reports the death of Mrs Emma Strausbaugh wife of Lafayette Strausbaugh at 8 20 PM Thursday in Columbus after a period of ill health. Survived by husband and three children Elda Koons Grace Kilpatrick Columbus and George Strausbaugh Logan. Funeral arrangements were not available.

Chauncey Emma Harvey Straushbaugh Lafayette C. Strausbaugh Columbus Grace Kilpatrick George Strausbaugh Logan

Hartmans Welcome Daughter Lois Ann In The Plains

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hartman announce the birth of a daughter Lois Ann at their home in The Plains on Wednesday February 12. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Gill Hartman, also of The Plains.

Chauncey Ralph Hartman Lois Ann the Plains Gill Hartman

Condition improves for man who fell in Murray City

William Rhorick of Orbiston, who suffered a broken hip after a street fall in Murray City last Monday while visiting his son, shows improvement. A correction notes Granville Beckler of Hiram is misidentified as owner of Hiram Christian College. he admired Hiram College and wished to educate his children there.

Chauncey William Rhorick Orbiston Murray City Granville L. Beckler Hiram Hiram Christian College Mr. Bbeckler Hiram College

Courtney Will Preach At Church of Christ

Chauncey services Sunday February 16 begin with Bible school at 9 30 a m. communion and worship at 10 30 a m. Rev Gilbert Courtney preaches at 7 p m. He fills pulpit at Trimble Church at 10 30 a m and Taylor Ridge Church of Christ at 2 p m. Public invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Trimble Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Mandt couple to visit in Michigan and Ohio

Mr and Mrs John Mandt of Huntington West Virginia end a visit with Mrs Nettie Heiser and depart for Wyandotte Michigan to stay a week with Mr and Mrs Hubert Welach. From Wyandotte they plan a Cleveland visit as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Manat.

Jacksonville John Mandt Huntington W. Va Nettie Heiser Eave Heiser Wyandotte Mich Hubert Welach Cleveland Manat Charles Manat

Birth of Leo Glenn Burritt at Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Thomas Burritt announce the birth of a six and one fourth pound son at their home near Chauncey. Mrs Burritt formerly Miss Olive Tewksbury, an employee of the County Home at Chauncey. The baby has been named Leo Glenn.

Chauncey Thomas Burritt

Car Safety Rule: Rear Wheels Must Follow Front-Wheel Tracks

A vehicle is deemed unsafe if its rear wheels do not align with the front wheels on a straight path. The rule emphasizes maintaining proper wheel alignment to ensure stable steering and avoid drift.

Trimble Lodge Set to Bestow Master Mason Degree

Two candidates will receive the Master Mason degree at Trimble Lodge No. 557 F. and A. M. during a Monday night communication. Refreshments will be served and visiting Masons will be welcomed, according to lodge members.

Trimble Trimble Lodge No Trimble Lodge

Cleaning spark plug porcelain procedure

The procedure advises first scraping off carbon from the spark plug porcelain and then polishing with a fine valve grinding compound to finish the surface.

Allan Porter rents Wilson farm east of Bishopville

Allan Porter, formerly Shaw, has rented the Wilson farm located east of Bishopville.

Jlouster Allan Porter Wilson Farm Bishopville

WPA offers rehiring to discharged drivers on proof of assets

Akron WPA officials said about 52 truck drivers recently discharged may be rehired if they prove their trucks were purchased without hidden assets.

Akron WPA

Pastor Vis it and Rent Pastor Vis it and Rent

Chauncey Drell H Goff pastor of the Nazarene Church The Plains spent Monday to Wednesday visiting his parents Clarence and Mrs Goff at Broad way Ohio He will fill his regular appointments at the Nazarene Church Sunday Feb 18 Sunday School in charge of Mrs Carrie Channel at 930 am Young People meeting at 615 pm Preaching services at 1045 am and 7 pm The public is invited.

Chauncey Drell H. Goff the Nazarene Church the Plains Clarence Goff Broadway Ohio The Nazarene Church Carrie Channel

Massillon Man Dies From Cincinnati Hold Up Injuries

Andrew J Miller of Massillon died from injuries sustained in a Cincinnati hold up during which he was robbed of $200. The incident occurred in Cincinnati and led to his death from wounds received in the crime.

Cincinnati Andrew J Miller Massillon

Prayer Day Observance Planned Across Middleport

Middleport churches unite for the World's Day of Prayer on Friday February 28 with a joint missionary society meeting to be announced later. Program is arranged by presidents Mrs Emma W Morris Mrs J B Harney Mrs K L Lyons and Miss Etta Gaskill.

Middleport Rm. W. Morris

Birthday anniversary of Glouster Knights of Pythias observed

Glouster Lodge No. 336 K of P will observe the 74th anniversary of the supreme lodge with a special meeting on Saturday night February 22. Members are urged to attend the regular lodge meeting Monday night where the anniversary program will be outlined and committees appointed to arrange plans.

Glouster Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Glouster Lodge K. of P

Red Cross seeks first aid kits in new cars

The Toledo chapter of the American Red Cross plans to ask auto manufacturers to include first aid kits as standard equipment in all new vehicles. The move aims to improve roadside medical readiness and reduce response times in emergencies.

Toledo The American Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Club Acda F. L. Thomas Wilson Chapel Cemetery Association FP. L. Thomas God's Bible School and Revivalist Fund Fr L. Thomas Ethel King Fund F.L. Thomas Wilson Chapel Cemetery L. Stout Ruth A McBride Henry Bodkins Francis Farikins Bank of Athens NBA Selomon Jeffers AL. Pritchard T. J Gilpin Derby Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany Sonja Henie Norway Lewis United Mine Workers OF America Miss Ginnan George T. Councellor Indiana Kroger Country Club Tomato Juice Country Club Prunes Bulk Searchniaht Barbara Ann Phillip’s Soups Hershe Baking Soda Arm & Hammer Peg Oxydol Lifebuoy Wisconsin Kroger Stores Eatmore Grapefruit Country Pumpkin Country Spinach Country Club Tissue Clifton Brand Apple Butter Country Corn Flakes Pineapple Country Club Green Beans Avondale Florida S BP New Florida Callies Chuck Roast German Wienen Armour Rinso Edward Linscott Fileen Lands Gaskalla Rev. Courtney and Pdaughter Born Church of Christ Michigan Athens Home Telephone Co Victoria Mansion Lakewood N. J Chauncey, Ohio
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