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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1933

Page

8

Funeral for Mrs Matheny Held at The Plains

Funeral services for Mrs Fimeline Matheny 91 oldest The Plains resident were held Tuesday afternoon from her home conducted by Rev Ward Radford of The Fifth M E Church. Burial followed in Hocking cemetery beside her husband Charles Harper Matheny who died 16 years ago. Pallbearers named: William Johnson Elmer Spencer Grant Michael Edward Michael Herbert McDonald John Ushfeldur. Survived by son Professor W A Matheny Athens and daughters Nora Graves The Plains and Mrs W W L Hyseil Columbus. Out of town relatives included Wilford and Rachael Mathews Wallbridge Ohio Mr and Mrs Stewart Pittsburgh Mrs L Hysell Columbus Mr and Mrs W R Garber Middleport and Mrs Isabelle Mourne Nelsonville the latter her sister and last immediate family member.

the Plains Fimeline Matheny Ward Radford Fisths M. E Hocking Charles Harper Matheny William Johnson Elmer Spencer Grant Michael Edward Michael Herbert McDonald John Ushfeldur Matheny W. A. Matheny Athens Nora Graves WW. L. Hyseil Columbus Wilford Rachael Mathews Wallbridge Ohio Guy Stewart Pittsburgh L. Hysell W. R. Garber Middleport Iabelle Mourne Nelsonville

Two and daughter born to Mr and Mrs Matheny

Chauncey to Mrs Edith Hiles and Mr James Matheny of Mill Street Chan ony welcomed a two and daughter born Tuesday morning. The baby died Wednesday morning. Mrs Matheny formerly Miss Edith Hiles.

Chauncey Pames Matheny Mill Street Channony Matheny Edith Hiles

Poet Chiefs Club to Meet in Chauncey Tonight

Chauncey groups the Poet Chiefs Club and Pythian Sisters plan a February meeting at the home of Mrs. Floyd Linscott in The Plains. They will hold a Valentine party and share refreshments.

Chauncey Poet Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Floyd Linscott the Plains

Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

Advertisement promises rapid fat loss using Kruschen Salt and hot water. Claims energy gains, clearer skin, and youthfulness with a 3 week trial. Recommends Cline Pharmacy and McKee Drug Co. as sources. 4 week supply with money back guarantee.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co America Adv

McDaniel Funeral Held for Warren McDaniel at Chauncey

Warren McDaniel aged 62 of Chauncey was buried at Joy cemetery Morgan County after a Wednesday funeral at his brother in law’s home. Rev Gues Graham led the service with three hymns sung by Neil Tippett Charles Bradfield Jr and Mrs Helen Courtney. He leaves two sisters Mrs Lennigar Chauncey and Mrs Lewis Duncan Chesterhill. He belonged to the Bible Christian Church.

Chauncey Warren McDaniel George Lenningar Jacobs Avenue Gues Graham Neil Tippett Charles Bradfield, Jr Helen Courtney Joy Morgan County Slaters Lennigar Lewis Duncan Chesterhill O. Hoe The Bible Christian Church

Funeral for Joseph O Rourke in Chauncey

Joseph O Rourke aged 62 died at his Circle Hill home after a stroke. Funeral services were held at Asbury Church near Carbondale with Rev C Shearer. burial at the church cemetery. Survived by wife Rose and six daughters four sons from a former marriage, including Walter O Rourke of Chauncey.

Chauncey Joseph O'Rourke Circle Hill Asbury Carbondale C. Shearer Nelsonville Walter O'Rourke Mill Street

Mines Marked For Work In CHAUNCEY District

Thirteen mines in the Chauncey district are slated to operate today with sixteen mines active earlier in the week. Operators listed include Hoeck ing, Luhrig, Chauncey No. 25 Kimberly Poston No. 6 No. 265 No. 119 No. 107 No. 219 No. 8 No. 28 and No. 6. Local residents noted include Miss Lucille Rivers returning from Zanesville, Mrs. Jesse H. McCall and sons visiting Lancaster, and Joe Bryan’s home quarantined for scarlet fever.

Chauncey Hoecking Luhrig Kimberly Poston Lucille Rivers Harvey Courtney Beaumont Emeline Matheny Pisins Ralph V. Brown Lancaster Marie Morgan Pearl McCollina Athens

Mullins Child Dies? Ill With Pneumonia and Appendicitis

Georgia Ellen Mullins aged year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mullins Chauncey is reported seriously ill at the family home on Ellis Avenue with pneumonia and appendicitis. The child and her sister Ruth recently underwent tonsil removal operations.

Chauncey Georgia Ellen Mullins Clarence Mullins Ellis Avenue Georgia Ellen Ruth

Unemployed Truck Drivers Meet Sunday in Chauncey

Chauncey residents were told that all unemployed truck drivers in the county will gather Sunday at 1 pm in the Chauncey high school building. The notice corrects an earlier error that omitted the date.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Funeral attendance for Mrs. Leander Harris in Athens

Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg of Chauncey traveled to Athens on February 16 to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs Leander Harris, a cousin of Mr Ogg.

Harris Chauncey Charles Ogg Athens Leander Harris

Bu-Cu-Mint homemade prescription ad urges kidney relief

An advertisement counsels readers to prepare Bu-Cu-Mint as a DIY kidney and bladder stimulant and diuretic. It claims backache burning and leg cramps are symptoms to treat, recommending a thrifty approach with hot water sugar and a spoonful four times daily from Cline's Drug Store or any pharmacist.

Cline

Hoover and Roosevelt Receive Tight Secret Service Protection

In Washington on February 16 the Secret Service intensified protection for President Hoover and President-elect Roosevelt after a gunman fired in Miami. Senator J Hamilton Lewis urged canceling elaborate outdoor inauguration plans on March 4 to minimize crowds. Hoover called the attempted attack a dastardly act and pledged a swift handover of office in 16 days as leaders cross party lines voiced relief for the safety of the incoming president. Preparations for Roosevelt’s March 4 inauguration balanced celebration with security concerns.

Washington Secret Service Hoover Roosevelt Miami J. Hamilton Lewis Illinois Juat 16 da Mr. Roosevelt

Dredge Sinks at Kanawha Mouth of Ohio River

Parkerburg dispatch reports one of the Ohio River Sand & Gravel Company dredges sank Tuesday afternoon moored near the Kanawha mouth in the Ohio River. The vessel gradually filled and settled in deep water with equipment valued at about ten thousand dollars.

Parkersburg W. Va Ohio River Sand & Gravel Company Ohio River Kanawha

Probate Judge Rules On Baby Controversy

In Massillon Ohio on February 16 a probate judge ruled which county must care for a six week old baby born January 2 to Mrs. Helen Warmack Dergel, an inmate of Massillon State Hospital. The child is now in the custody of Tuscarawas County Children's Home. The baby’s father denies paternity but promised support until his wife can provide.

Massillon U.R Stark Tuccarawas County Helen Warmack Dergel Massillon State Hospital For Tuscarawas County J. H. Lamneck New Philadelphia Dergel

Donahey Opposes Motor Bureau Transfer Debate Rages

In Columbus on February 16 the Democratic Party argued over moving the State Motor Vehicle Bureau to the Highway Director’s oversight from the Secretary of State. Ex Governor Vic Donahey criticized the plan as politically motivated while House committees backed the transfer and a separate bill to create a state motor patrol. Secretary of State Myers remained opposed to the transfer despite the governor’s support.

Columbus Democratic Secretary of State Vic Donahey House Motor Vehicles Committee White House H. A. McNamee Cleveland Myers

Fairview Church Protracted Meeting Opens February Evening

Fairview Church begins a protracted meeting on February 19 Sunday at 7 PM led by local organizers. Community notes list many visits and visitors including Mrs. Clar ence Palmer of Baltimore and various trips to Parkersburg Reedsville Amesville and Lydia.

Fairview Church Charles Golden da Vieit Clarence Palmer Baltimore Louise Justice Parkersburg Cornwell Fairview Lizzie Cole Reedsville Carl Kincaide Deweese Earl Kincaide Lottridge Arthur Coles Raymond Lee Johnson Amesville Eliza Burton Dorothy Mildred Golden Ethel Barnhart Albert Dunlevy James Bengo Beringer Bessie Lydia W. KR William Maggie Lenola Batles Frank Caldwell Bill Willams Beach Bottom Tenn

Valentine party hosted by Lois and Ruth Rite nour family

The Centennial Misses Lois and Ruth Rite nour held a Valentine gathering for local youths at their home on Saturday Feb 11. Music accompanied by Ray Wilcoxon and Luther Linton plus Donald Johnson Ward Ritenour and Homer Ritenour. Refreshments at 10 pm. Attendees included Betty Dunfee Ruth Ritenour and several others with names listed. The Ladies Aid Society met Jan 9 and Lois Ritenour celebrated her 22nd birthday with a dinner and quilting. Several relatives were ill but improving.

Lois Ruth Ritenour Ray Wilcoxon Herman Linton Donald Johnson Ward Ritenour Homer Ritenour Betty Dunfee Gaynette Welch Annabelle Brandeberry Leighton Ladies Aid Society of Centennial Church Daniel Linton Davy Welchame Lois Ritenour George Itenour Jack McCay Carrol Louise Perrish Frank Hornsby Grover Ritenour

Hermit Hermits End Centennial With Return To Cave Life

At Omaha the Hermits Ltd after a centennial convention adjourned to cave and shanty life. New president Clark Watson 91 vowed to lead hermits away from civilization as Henry Morris 78 and Dynamite Pete Everett 70 plus others back to solitude. The group, limited to men living apart for 35 years, debated technocracy but soon headed back to their caves for meals and quiet.

Omaha Neb Hermits, Ltd Clark Watson Henry Morris Pete’ Everett Pawnee Creek Morris Pete” Everett

Man Who Came to Rescue Is Murdered

Akron Ohio area Feb 16 Philip Benge 48 was fatally shot while rushing to aid Joseph Stoishich Barberton storekeeper held up by two robbers in the store Benge who was unemployed had a room in the basement and died entering the store room as the robbers fled without taking money

Akron U.P Philip Benge Joseph Stoishich Barberton Benge Stoishich

Mrs. Geo Chappelear Dies in Jacksonville at 69

Mrs. George Chappelear aged 69 died at her Jacksonville home on Sunday evening after 34 years in the area. She was a Free Methodist Church member at Redtown. Survived by daughter Mrs. Fred Wemmer and husband, a son-in-law, grandson in Columbus, daughter-in-law Mrs. Lulu Mills, and granddaughter Mrs. Henry Exenkamper with several Wemmer grandchildren. Burial Sunday at 2 from Jacksonville M E Church with Rev. Hoopkins officiating. interment Maplewood Cemetery.

Jacksonville George Chappelear Chappelear Pennsylvania Free Methodist Church Redtown Fred Wemmer William Robinett William Jr

Clothing Distribution To Be Made Friday Afternoon

Red Cross clothing for Glouster district will be distributed Friday from 1 to 3 PM through P T A officials Mrs Cassie Vaughn and Mrs Helen Carpenter at the high school auditorium kitchen. Only adults may apply on Fridays. no appeals at Red Cross headquarters or for children. The P T A will sponsor future events including a dance with proceeds aiding local schooling needs.

Glouster Red Cross Cassie Vaughn Helen Carpenter Giouster Parents Teacher Association Vaughn Carpenter

Hollister U B Church Team Beats Newark 61 to 39

Hollister U B Church defeated Taylor Sandwich Kings of Newark by 61 to 39. Hollister top scorers Cooper with 25 and Adams with 21, while G Drumm and Ponser had 12 each for Newark. Coach Carl Wilson praised both teams for clean play.

Hollister Hollister U. B. Church Taylor Sandwich Kings Newark G. Drumm Ponser Cooper Adams Hollister Boys Carl Wilson

Glouster P T A Proceeds Toward School Debt

Glouster February news notes that the P T A cleared about 47 dollars from a bridge and euchre party held at the American Legion hall Tuesday night. Twenty seven prizes were awarded in bridge and euchre, with dozens of local merchants donating prizes and tickets purchased by others to support the event.

Glouster Bridge and Eucire American Legion Hall Jane Murray Pauline Myers Louella Vaughn Rachel Murray Phyllis Roberts Mildred Howard W. W. Bryson Ray White L. G. DeLong Joe Wolf, Jr Ward Bailey Thomas Williams, Jr Kermit Blosser Lawrence Colbert Lucile Joseph Cecelia Chute Vern Lamborn Henry Holderman Lawrence Skinner John Robak William Welach George Wolf Pat” Parks Ralph Stedman Brown Verba,s Richardson's Drury Drug Store Lamborn Fair Store Luckoff's Woods Store Nelson's Bakery Central Meat Market Eddy Hardware Store Clark’s Shoe Store Palace Theater Carpenter Hardware Company Trasin Bros Howard Young C. G. Faires Balderson Dry Cleaners

Vaughn Under Observation May Face Operation

James Vaughn of this city is at Grant Hospital for observation and may undergo an operation. He was accompanied by Mrs. Vaughn, his son Harold Vaughn, and his son-in-law Ancel Gamwell.

James Vaughn Grant Hospital

Loyal Daughters to Meet Glouster Tonight

The Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ will hold their class meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. John Toth in Glouster.

Glouster Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ John Toth

Hansberry Patriarch Recovers From Serious Illness

Trimble, Feb 16. J L Hansberry an aged resident of this village is recovering from a serious illness. His daughter Mrs W D Phillips of Athens is at the Hansberry home helping care for him. Mr Phillips spent several days here.

Jacksonville Kindergarten Makes Progress Amid Cold Flu

The local kindergarten with 16 pupils reports steady progress and good attendance despite severe cold and illness. Teachers collaborate in a kindergarten band and each grade enjoyed valentine boxes on Tuesday. A valentine box feature occurred at 1 pm in Faye M Kinley’s room.

Faye M.kinley

New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth

Advertisement claims Fasteeth powder improves denture fit by sprinkling on plates for a tight comfortable hold. No gummy or pasty taste or feeling, deodorizes. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or your druggist.

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Hocking Cemetery Valentine Biedel-Mead General Tire Sterling Oil and Gas A. C Champion I. FP. A Rourke Mante Asbury Cemetery Stxteen Donahey Hoovers Coolidge Memorial Mrs. Hoover National Capitol Calvin Coolidge Mit David Powers Powers Oddfellow Hall Mary Buza John Mandt Huntington William Heiser Bessie Swindell Lisle West Millfield Parent-Teacher Association K. of P. Hall R. E. Davis Arlene Iris Harry Vernon Hollister Church Glouster P. T. A E. F. Sells Zemo Bette Jacoby Cari G. W. Hog Radio & Electr W. State United R. of P.H Athens Pharmad Gibson N. Court St Parker Cardus Petrolatum Liniment Sloan
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