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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

31

Carter Funeral Held Thursday

Chauncey, Feb. 20 The Rev. Guss Graham conducted funeral services for Ray Carter 40 whose body was brought to this city from Newark Thursday for burial in Nye Cemetery Three hymns were sung by C S Bradfield Jr and Mrs Ralp s Brown The pallbearers were C C Philips Floyd Warne Raymond Savage luster Dowler Denzil Crigsby and Homer DL Carter ended his life by drowning Tuesday He had been despondent since Christmas He and his family were residents of Chauncey and vicinity before going to Newark He leaves a widow Mrs Florence Dunn Carter one son and three daughters. Personal mention: Mr and Mrs A C Carter and daughter Irma Faye and Mr and Mrs Thomas Deal Chauncey spent Thursday in Wellston visiting their sister Mrs Kate Hudson and Mr and Mrs Adorace Barber. Mike Curran and Hubert Bryan Lancaster were in Chauncey Thursday visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan Sr. Mrs Isabel Hillen has returned to her home in Millfield after a few days visit in Chauncey with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clarence Hillen and family. Carl Weber has returned to Granville Ohio after a three weeks visit in Chauncey in the home of Mr and Mrs Hershal Kirkendall.

Chauncey Guss Graham Ray Carter Inewark Nye C. S. Bradfield, Jr Ralp’s Brown C. C. Philips Floyd Warne Raymond Savage Luster Dowler Denzil Crigsby Homer DL Carter A. C. Carter Irma Faye Thomas Deal Wellston Kate Hudson Adorace Barber Mike Curran Hubert Bryan Lancaster Joe Bryan Isabel Hillen Millfield Clarence Hillen Carl Weber Granville Ohio Hershal Kirkendall

Funeral held for Mrs Duffee in Chauncey

Funeral services were held at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H F P Kittle Athens for Mrs Harriett Milton Duffee 81 longtime Chauncey resident Interment was in Hebbardsville Cemetery She is survived by two daughters and two sons Ray and James Duffee Many Chauncey friends attended the funeral.

Chauncey H. FP. Kittle Athens Harriett Milton Duffee T. R. Hamilton G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Reed J. Downs Athens Church of Christ Fred Lee Tom Hebbardsville

Young People's Night at Trimble Church of Christ

Rev G B Courtney announces a Washington program for Young People Night at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday Feb 22. Mrs Christman leads the class program with Miss Mary Cole reading scripture and Mrs Christman delivering theInvocation. A youth choir sings, a vocal duet by Alberta Raber and Grace Sayre, a piano solo by Eileen Sayre, and readings by Thelma Grandy and Grace Watkins. Deacons Merritt and Sharp will assist. Public invited. Eight mines operate in Chauncey district today No 9 267 68 24 28 Black Diamond 25 Chauncey Hocking.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Trimble Church of Christ Washington M. E. Christman Mary Cole Christman Alberta Raber Grace Sayre Eileen Sayre Thelma Grandy Grace Watkins Howard Merritt Harry Sharp Hocking

Friendship Class Bible School Meeting At Henry Home

Members of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ Bible School met Wednesday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Henry. The program included hymns led by Mrs Ralph Brown a devotional by Miss Ruth Piske a business session led by president Mrs Allan Riley Jr and contests won by Mrs Joe King and Miss Fiske. Two visitors Mrs Lloyd Linscott and Mrs Ray Michael attended. The March meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown.

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Donald Henry Ralph Brown Ruth Piske Allan Riley Jr Lawrence Tennen Clell Cunningham Joe King Fiske Inez Nye Tesson Lloyd Linscott Ray Michael the Plains

Women and Painful Periods Urged to Seek Prompt Help

Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with menstrual pain and suppression. Claims menstruation is Nature's warning and neglect leads to chronic conditions. Advertises a symptom blank and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo, requires 10 cents for a trial package.

Pierce

Barber and Guthrie Visit Chauncey Sisters on Way to Florida

Charles Barber and James Guthrie of Wellston spent Wednesday in Chauncey to see Barber's sisters Mrs. A C Canter and Mrs. Thomas Deal. They departed by motor en route to Florida to make a visit.

Chauncey Charles Barber James Guthrie Wellston A. C. Canter Thomas Deal Florida

Brendel Hit by Kick in Dance Scene Injury Hospitalized

Hollywood reports actor Brendel who portrays Swedish comic parts on screen was struck in the head by a kick from Antoinette Morales during a dancing sequence. He did not duck and suffered a badly injured eye and was taken to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for treatment.

Hollywood Brendel Antoinette Morales Cedars of Lebanon

Action Postponed On Taft Resolution In Senate

Columbus Feb 20 Action on the Taft Resolution proposing four year terms for elected state officials was postponed by the Senate until Monday night to allow the Republican Majority to caucus and decide whether to adopt the measure.

Columbus Senate

Former Dry Agent Arrested for Kentucky Coal Operator Killing

Cincinnati Feb 20 Edward Read Mitchell once Ohio Dry agent known for a big stick in the liquor court era was arrested here today on a charge of killing Lester Cook a wealthy coal operator at Williamstown Kentucky on Feb 11.

Read’ Mitchell Ohio Lester Cook Williamstown

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as eliminating three cold effects. It claims to reduce nasal inflammation, induce perspiration, and clear bowels by removing germs and wastes. The ad urges chewing a tablet to stop discharge and restore breathing, with a price note of five cents.

Pape

Indian Squaw Goes on Stand in Murder Trial

Nancy Bowen a Seneca squaw testified again in Buffalo New York as the state seeks to convict Lila Jimerson of conspiring in the starvation death of Mrs Clothilde Marchand. Bowen described her first meeting with the victim known as the White Witch and recounted how Mrs Brown allegedly caused her husband Sassafras Charlie Bowen to die by crafting a doll dipped in green oil.

Buffalo N. Y Nancy Bowen Seneca Squaw Sassafras Charley” Bowen

Athens Officials Inspect Marietta Pumping Plant Tour

MARIETTA Feb 20 The mayor service director and city officials from Athens will visit Mari­etta next Wednesday for an official inspection of the pumping plant to study municipal methods and operations.

Athens City Marietta City Corner of Athens

Water Plant Visitors Welcome by City Officials

Mayor F A Steadman and other officials will welcome guests touring the new water pumping plant in Marietta, guiding them through the facility and discussing its features and benefits.

F. A. Steadman Marietta

Chaplin Returns to Birth City for Homecoming

Charles Chaplin, the silent film star, arrived in London today to claim his birth city and reflect on his early dramatic talents practiced there.

London Charles 8. Chaplin

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