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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1935

Page

12

Chauncey Funeral for Manning Held in Millfield

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. for Chauncey Manning who was struck by a train on the N Y C line near Millfield. The service at the Holiness Church was led by Rev Charlies Hook with Rev J H Wallace and others assisting. Burial followed in Coalton Ohio. Manning survived by nine children Andrew Virgil Columbus Ervin Ansel Lorenzo Arnold Jewell and Mrs Noah Fouty. One sister from Kentucky attended.

Chauncey Jumesxs Manning Millfield Holiness Church Charlies Hook J. H. Wallace Oak Hill McKinney Vera Bridgewater Coalton Ohio Manning Andrew Kentucky Virgil Columbus Ervin Ansel Lorenzo Arnold Jewell Susan Noah Fouty

Mines in Chauncey District Idle for Funeral

Sixteen mines in the Chauncey district remain in operation while Chauncey No 1 is idle today due to a funeral. The active mines include No 9 No 68 No 219 No 287 No 2 No 24 No 10X Ohio No 1 Poston No 6 Basem Hollow Carbondale Lick Run Kimberly Luhrig and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Ohio Poston Basem Hollow Carbondale Lick Run Kimberly Luhrig Black Diamond

Birthday Dinner Honors Dr C N Sanders in Millfield

Dr C N Sanders honored by a dinner Friday night at Millfield celebrating her birthday. Hosted by Mrs Robinet and baked by Mrs Dan Fulton, attendees included Mrs Sanders' parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Br Chauncey the doctors parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders Mrs Robinett and the Sanders family with Bob and Pill.

Millfield C. N. Sanders

Chauncey John Smith Sr. Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for John Smith Sr. Chauncey were held Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev Charlies Hook of the Holiness Church officiating. Pallbearers included Napoleon Bulloch John Bulloch Blaine Bulloch James Mulline Charlies Hiles and Lawrence Bowen. Burial followed in Hilltop Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Nancy and 11 children: John Jr Virgie Stevens Dorothy Jackson Aldean Bulloch Frank Arthur Hershal Fiste Mary Margaret and Violet.

Chauncey John Smith Charlies Hook Holiness Church McKinney Bridgewater Napoleon John and Blaine Bulloch James Mulline Charlies Hiles Lawrence Bowen Hilltop Cem Nancy John, Jr Virgie Stevens Dorothy Jackson Aldean Bulloch Frank Arthur Hershal Fiste Mary Margaret Violet

Surprise Party Honors Emma Elton on 74th Birthday

Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs. Emma Elton’s home Saturday for a surprise birthday party. The cake by Mrs. Carol Bean was served with ice cream as gifts were presented to the honored guest. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Gi Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. George Swart. Mr. and Mrs. John Toothman and son Oliver. Mrs. John Leper and grandsons Harold and Jennny. Mrs. Carol Bean and son Jimmy. Mrs. George Bean. Mrs. John Shafer. Betty Lou Lands. Miss Grace Goldaberry. Miss Ruth Goldaberry. Emme Etton and sister Fannie Simmers of The Plains.

Chauncey Emma Elton Carol Bean Gi Hartman George Swart John Toothman Oliver John Leper Harold and Jennny Jimmy George Bean John Shafer Betty Lou Lands Grace Ruth Goldaberry Emme Etton Fannie Simmers Plains

Chauncey Area Personal News Seeks Birth and Illness Updates

Chauncey residents host relatives from Lancaster Columbus and Newark for illness and bereavement. Family gatherings include Dr Frances Keck visiting Ellis Avenue while Henry Morgan and others travel from Chauncey. A son named David Lowell Goldsberry was born Sunday February 17.

Chauncey Mrs. J & Goldsberry David Lowell

Bits of Life items from various cities

Bits of Life notes report slow mail from Colby Wisconsin with a 1928 Minneapolis mail dated letter reaching Colby after six years a burglar note in Camden New Jersey jokes about future access to the safe a divorce recommendation in Camden for Mrs Rebecca Donovan a potential flood of state representative candidates in Dallas Texas death notice for Max Walter and a German department head at Ohio University plus Belpio High School prepares its first issue of The Purple and White final.

John A. Hess Ohio University Max Walter Frankfort Germany Hesa Walter

Glouster City Bonded Debt Totals Revealed

Total bonded indebtedness of Glouster is 14906.72 with city proper debt at 3354.04. The remaining 11552.68 is charged to benefiting residents for street improvements and sewers and is collected semi annually with real estate taxes.

Glouster Mary Cornwell

Farewell Party Honoring Esther Mae Arvona and George Johnson

Miss Thelma Conley and Frances Viney hosted a farewell party Friday night at Fairlawn Avenue home of Nannie Viney. Esther Mae Arvona and George Johnson, bound for Xenia, were the guests of honor. Music and games preceded a two course lunch. Attending were Helen Goodman Kathryn Binford Juanita Neeley Ethel Morris Ilah Viney Gloria Smith Donald Lewis D P and John Woods Darrell Loya Morris Frederick Johnson Tom Conley and the hostesses.

Darrell Loya Morris Frederick Johnson Tom Conley

Mrs Oscar Rogers visiting Wooster with Jones family

Dorothy Jones wife of Oscar Rogers of Glouster spends the week with her parents Mr and Mrs E L Jones on Madison Street Glouster Unit No 8 of the Unemployed League meets at the high school Thursday at 7 o clock John Stockman of Athens will address the meeting Public invited

Glouster Oscar Rogers Dorothy Jones Wooster E. L. Jones Madison Street The Unemployed League John Stockman Athens

Logan Elks Mark 37th Year with Uncle Ezra Marin Feature

Logan Lodge of Elks observes its thirty seventh anniversary with Uncle Ezra Marin and Pleasant Valley from WBNS as the main feature. Assembly at 6 p m with a three course dinner, initiation at 6 30, bingo for widows, entertainment at 9 30 and dancing at 11 led by Rudy's Rhythm Ramblers. Committee members include Harold W. Larimer Frank Blasius W D Braddock Edward C Collins and M W Schrader.

LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks Ezra Marin Pleasant Valley WBNS Columbus Fike At & P. m. Elks Rudy's Rhythm Ramblers Harold W. Larimer Frank Blasius W. D. Braddock Edward C. Collins M. W. Schrader

Rockbridge Gym Nears Readiness for County Tournament

Rockbridge prepares to host the Hocking County basketball tournament in the new Rockbridge gym on March 1 and 2. Contractor William Loomis and crew complete roofing and interior work to welcome visiting teams and fans. principal H Dillon plans to entertain the many out of town followers.

Logan Rockbridge William Loomis H. Dillon

Charge of Forgery Added to Others

Logan three charges of issuing worthless checks filed against John Bray of Green Township after his arrest last week. Forgery added as charges. Arraigned on one charge for a worthless check to Stedem and Company, bound over to grand jury under $500 bond. Monday before Magistrate Whitehart for forged checks to Lee Pharmacy and M Cohen, each bound over under $500 bond.

Latin Club Presents A Roman School Friday

Latin Club will entertain senior high students Friday with A Roman School performed at assembly assisted by some Sophomore classmen. Cast includes Gladys Bart Bill Case Ray Lanning Virginia Smith Claire White Lilian Kemper Margaret Brooker Lillian Sater Flossie Poling Dee Donaldson Pauline Seavey Mary Monks Vaughn Bort Gus Sloan Bob Ralston Bruce Price Howard Woodrad Joe Stoughton Ralph Moorehead Richard Sparnon.

LOGAN Gladys Bart Bill Case Ray Lanning Virginia Smith Claire White Lilian Kemper Margaret Brooker Lillian Sater Flossie Poling Dee Donaldson Pauline Seavey Mary Monks Vaughn Bort Gus Sloan Bob Ralston Bruce Price Howard Woodrad Joe Stoughton Ralph Moorehead Richard Sparnon

Defendants Answer in Preston Old Company Case

The Preston Old Company filed against Otis M Pence and others. The defendants say they built a fence around their Union Furnace property with gates at the roadway sides. They oppose no use of the roadway and request dismissal of the petitions.

IAGAN Preston Old Company Otis M. Pence Union Furnace

Trustees Assured of Removal of Works Division Manager

Hocking County Township Trustees Association members Tom Vancuren William Mamek and Jesse Kitchen presented a petition to Governor Martin L Davey in Columbus requesting removal of W B Vick works division director and Gladys Dawson relief department supervisor. They later received assurance at relief headquarters that Vick would be removed by March 1 and similar action may follow for Miss Dawson.

Vick

First Hocking Countian Pays 1935 Personal Tax

First taxpayer Logan W. Ambrose of the C and O Railroad paid his 1935 personal tax at Starr. He visited Auditor W. S. Yaw in Logan Saturday to file his return. An office for returns was arranged in the probate court room with Everett Jacoby and H. C. Tom in charge.

Logan W. H. Ambrose Starr W.S. Yaw Everett Jacoby H. C.tom

Hit Skip Driver Kills Horse on Route 31

A horse owned by Sam Mundy was struck and killed on Route 31 two miles south of Logan around 2 a m Monday. Deputy Nellis Smith investigated and ruled the animal was hit by a buggy. The horse died from injuries. names of local residents and workers are noted in the surrounding local notices. Margaret Reetenwald left for Columbus for a State Tax Commission position after months as a junior high typist. Dr and Mrs W B Lacock spent weekend in Columbus visiting friends and attending a party hosted by the American Legion.

Logan Sam Mundy Route Nellis Smith Margaret Reetenwald Leo Reetenwald Columbus State Tax Commission Miss Rechenwald

Recovery of automobile near Laureville linked to jail escape

Sheriff Joe Farbearn reports the recovery of a car near Laureville Sunday evening. Authorities believe it was one of the vehicles used by men who broke from the Fairfield County jail last week.

LOGAN Laureville Joe Farbearn Fairfield County

Logan Pleads Guilty on Intoxication and Disorderly Charge

Logan resident Harry Dicken of Coonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate S B Whitehart on Monday after a Sunday arrest by Deputy Sheriff Nellie Smith.

Logan Toek Harry Dicken Coonville S. B. Whitehart Dicken Nellie Smith

Woman to Return Home Friday After Major Surgery

Mrs. Fanny Spears is steadily recovering after a major operation at a Columbus hospital and will be able to return to her home here on Friday.

Logan Columbus Fanny Spears

Gibisonville Tops League

Gibisonville rises to the league lead despite star guard Clyde Whitcraft missing the season with two more wins last week. The team now stands eight wins and two losses. they beat Rockbridge 20 to 15, Laurelville 21 to 5, and edged a Reserve defeat, with coach John W. Risch guiding Gibisonville. Education Day at U B Church featured Otterbein College physics head Professor McCloy and student musicians followed by a basket dinner.

Gibisonville Clyde Whitcraft Rockbridge Laurelville John W. Risch U. B McCloy Otterbein College Velva Brashares Christian Endeavor Leader EB. L. Huffines Nada Moore Harold Alter Howard Wharton Carl Griffith Alma Clark Mark Wylie the Immortal George Veiva Anderson

Library at Logan High School gains 500 new books

Logan High School's library is boosted by 500 books funded by a $1,000 state appropriation. FERA labor helped build shelves and convert a room into a reading center, with the old room repurposed for reference work. Six new tables 24 chairs and a charging deck were added.

LOGAN Logan High School FERA

Washington Birthday event at Logan Blue and Gol Comet

A staff member notes a Washington Birthday program held Saturday at Logan Blue and Gol Comet Junior High and Pool publication with activities planned for students.

LOGAN Washington

Einstein to guest on NBC CBS networks next Wednesday

Dr Albert Einstein will appear as guest of honor for the women's division of the American Jewish Congress on NBC and CBS networks Wednesday afternoon. Also listed are Tonight's programs on WEAF WABC and WJZ with classical concerts and variety shows through the late evening.

Butterfield New York Albert Einstein NBC CBS Networks Women's Division American Jewish Congress WEAF You and Your Government Ben Bernie Ed Wynn Florence Richardson WABC CBS Ing Music Bing Crosby Frank Luther Isham Jones Walter O'Keefe Johnny Green WJZ Edgar A. Guest Lawrence Tibbett Grace Moore Cleveland Orchestra Carl Hoff Women's Radio Review Kate Smith Curtis Musicale Radio City Rochester Civic Orchestra

Tuesday Radio Schedule Highlights Old Time Network

A dense listing outlines programs and hosts for an evening radio lineup. Notable entries include Jack Armstrong Bobby Benson Bing Crosby Isham Jones Orch Frank Dailey's Orch and Orville Knapp's Orch with various orchestras and talks scheduled across the night.

Jack Armstrong Dick Treey Buck Roots Bobby Benson Understanding Music Music Talk Press Radio News Myrt Marge Just Plain Bill Jerry Cooper Boake Carter Bing Crosby Isham Jones Orch Gilen Gray Emery Deuted Voice of Crusaders Frank Dailey Johnny Green Orville Knapp Leon Navara

Wednesday's Radio Schedule Highlights Across Time Slots

The listing shows a full afternoon and evening lineup with programs and performers including Ohio Behoo of Air, Vic and Sade, Ma Perkins, Barry McKinley, Song of the City, Betty and Bob, Charlie Kent, Shirley Howard, Tom Mix, Singing Lady, Jack Armstrong, Tim Healy, Bachelor of Song, Bob Newhall, Lowell Thomas, Paul Pierson's Orchestra, Sam and Abner and more.

Ohio School of Air Vic and Bade Ma Perkins Willie Bryant Orch Birnbryer Betty and Bob Earie Wilkie Mary Sothern Meredith Wilson Colonel Cooke Flyers Jack Armstrong U.S. Army Band Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Lum Abner Ohio Behoo Air Vic and Sade Barry McKinley Charlie Kent Shirley Howard Tom Mix Singing Lady Tim Healy Paul Pierson Sam and

Residents of Troy Go to West Virginia To Attend Funeral

Funeral services held in Salem West Virginia for Harvey McClain brother of Mrs Madge Frost Bethany Ridge. McClain died after a long illness Wednesday. Mrs Frost and son Forest Frost Athens attended the funeral. Dana Bean and family Marietta visited Mrs Glenora Wright. Gale Frost enrollees spent time with Mr and Mrs John Frost. Mrs Charles Moore visited in the home of Mrs Joe Frost Stewart. Mr and Mrs Herman Wright Athens spent Saturday here.

Troy West Virginia Bethany Ridge Salem W. Va Harvey McClain Madge Frost McClain Dana Bean Marietta Glenora Wright Gale Frost Ace John Frost Charles Moore Joe Frost Stewart Herman Wright Athens Theodore Parsons Beehe

Local Notes Include Travel and Visits Across Town

Ambulance took a patient to Parkersburg for surgery. Mrs. Minta Perdue from Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Doris Grubb. Local roads force school children to walk to catch the bus. Gaylord Cook R L Lowmen and Clarence Petty of Stewart Lodge Odd Fellows visited W A Barnhill at Carthage Gap. Mr Barnhill is it.

Minta Perdue Columbus Doris Grubb Gaylord Cook R.L. Lowmen Clarence Petty Odd Fellows Stewart Lodge W. A. Barnhill Carthage Gap Mr. Barnhill

Narwhal pair exhibits sexual tooth divergence

A pair of narwhal whales shows sexual dimorphism in tusks with two teeth in the male and none in the female. The male’s tusk projects several feet from the jaw, a distinctive feature reported in the encounter.

Mrawi and Coe Attend Trimble Home Event

Reports indicate Mrawi and Coe were present at the Trimble home gathering along with Mrs. attendees. The brief note records their presence at the event.

Ed Mrawi the Coe Trimble

Harold Kittrey Funeral Time Set At Front Street

Funeral services for Harold Kittrey will be held at 3 o clock at Front Street Church. The obituary notes he was a longtime resident and the community mourns his passing with a period of services and tributes planned.

Harold Kittrey

Banquet Held At Athena for Western Assurance Staff

Attendees from Elkina and Athens gathered Saturday at Athena for a banquet hosted by the Western Assurance Co. Employees and district staff were in attendance.

In&t Ence Collings Athena Elkina Athens Western @surance Co

New Service Station Opens at Busy Intersection

A new service station rises at the intersection of Streets and Way, shaping a modern business spot. The structure features fueling bays and a storefront to serve travelers and locals alike.

Glouster

Assembly Ti Logan Whee 8 30 Am Thursday

The auditorium hosts a Thursday program at 8 30 am featuring a student council event. Brooke will portray a character from Charles Dickens in a series of programs. Staged as a school activity, the event highlights literature and theater for attendees.

Logan—Whee The St For High Brooke Cha Charles Dicken

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Chauncey and Millfield James Manning Wun-Der Shoe Store South Court Betty Murphy Richard Betty Lou Lancaster Goldie Fielder Frances Keck George M. Keck Pauline Keck Ellis Avenue Juanita Bowen Bailey Run Andrew McKinney George Adkins Gaylord Simpson Newark Frank Simpson James Bulloch Sidney Simpson Victor Grinstead James Danner Eather Fiske Galipelis Henry Morgan Evan Morgan Jr Thomas Oliver Fred Vietor Colby Wis Mra H. L. Welsh Minneapolis Camden N. J M. Rosenberg Rebecca F. Donovan Dallas Tex Lota Sarah T. Hughes Harrisonville Belpio High U. S the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Bruno Hauptmann Bronx Hauptmann New Jersey Trenton Glouster and Jacks Logan and Hocking Co Logan Elks Lodge R. & Hensley Giouster Fred Hensley Mary Ann Christian Longstreth Dave Christian Ray Elliott Nelsonville John Elliott Minnie Louise Riser Mary Rizer STATE H. 8S H. S. Auditorium Comet Olt Riday Crosley Follies Melody Parade Beauty Box Theater Church In the Hills Las Trovadores Carl Hoft Mel Snyder Earl Burnett Howard Wood Moon River Columbia System School of the Air Columbia Variety Science Service Dick Messner Red Davis Henry Thies Smilin Ed McConnell Fred Allen Lombardo-Land Ray Noble Dick Tracy Buck Rogers Benson and Jim Shadow the O'Neills Diane and Lifesaver Edwin C. Hill Lily Pons Burns Alien Melody Masterpieces Leon Belasco Onzie Nelson Jacques Renard George Hall Joe Haymes Tees Day's Child Paward Arneld Karen Morley Frankie Thomas Charles Starrett Dorothy Wilson Tombstone Teror Bob Steele Suneday Parkersburg Kittrel Chiif Oni
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