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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

8

Chauncey Mayor Fines 11 For Not Buying Dog Tags

Chauncey mayor W D Hines reports eleven pleaded guilty to failing to secure dog licenses. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. Charges filed by County Dog Warden Porter Dicken. Names include Edward Johnson Orlando Craig Herschel Benaco Lawrence Johnson Delbert Hawk Willard Watkins George Smith Carl Hamilton Thomas Buckley Hermen Ening Clarence Grant.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Porter Dicken Hines Edward Johnson Orlando Craig Herschel Benaco Lawrence Johnson Delbert Hawk Willard Watkins George Smith Carl Hamilton Thomas Buckley Hermen Ening Clarence Grant

Millfield Briefs Highlight Local Achievements and Incidents

Alex Kastonyi of McKeesport earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in accounting from Columbus after studies at Chauncey Dover High School Ohio University La Salle University and Pittsburgh School of Accountancy He is an accredited member of the International Society of Accountancy. Robert Brown escaped injury when his Ford overturned on Jacksonville and Trimble road. Vernetta Moody daughter of Albert and Greens Run residents underwent an appendectomy at St Francis Hospital Columbus with a favorable outlook Trimble Grange held an oyster supper four new members Ernest Howard Orie Chadwell Glen Lemon and Don Wermmer join March 3 York degree staff will demonstrate the work A suit of Roy Love’s clothes burned in a Sunday Creek Mine No 6 incident while he was changing outfits.

John Kaszonyi Alex Kastonyi McKeesport Columbus Kaszonyi Chauncey Dover High School Ohio University la Salle University Extension Pittsburgh School of Accountancy State Board of Accountancy of Ohio International Society of Accountancy Robert Brown W. P. Brown Ford Nathan Kasler Jacksonville Trimble Vernetta Albert Moody Greens Run St. Francis Hospital Frank Corwin College Hill Trimble Grange Ernest Howard Orie Chadwell Glen Lemon Don Wermmer York Roy Love Sunday Creek Mine No Mr. Love Me- Deval

Chauncey District Briefs Note Local Visits

Chauncey residents Roy and Mrs Pendergrass hosted Sunday guests in Corning and Chauncey. Jimmie Smith and Juan Ma Pendergrass from Nelsonville visited Chauncey parents. Russell Childress family moved from Beaumont to a Circle Hill area farm. Rev G B Courtney visited Athens to see three Chauncey patients at Armies Hospital post surgery. Sant Martin toured Columbus and Carroll relatives.

Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Corning W. H. Raub Jimmie Smith Juan- Ma Pendergrass Nelsonville T Louleville Mt. Vernon Ruesell Childress Beaumont Circle Hill G. B. Courtney Athens Sheltering Armes Hospital Kenneth Sands Carl Shaffer Naomi Mullins Sant Martin Columbus Carroll Ohio

Chauncey Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Jess Henry with daughter Mrs Hazel Gordon visited Chauncey from Athens and Denver while former Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Vern Robinett hosted Maydenville guests Danny Joe and Carol Robinett. Local families Mr and Mrs Edward Quinn hosted Mr and Mrs Merman Theisen Jr. at Lathrop. revival services at Greens Run Church of Christ were attended by Chauncey residents including Mrs Peter Rankin and Mrs Frank Rivers.

Chauncey Jess Henry Athens Hazel Gordon Denver Colorado G. B Courtney Vern Robinett Danny Joe Carol Maydenville Eliasbeth Robinett Mabel Sieeon Merman Theisen, Jr Milfeld Epent Edward Quinn Lathrop Bum Tippet Floyd Nye Guy Brookins Peter Rankin Frank Rivers Greens Run Church of Christ

Mines at Work in Chauncey Area Nineteen Mines Active

Nineteen mines appear on today’s working list with Chauncey No 15 idle. Reported active: Carbondale Coonville Lick Run Chauncey No 28 Poston No 6 Hockoe Luhrig Black Diamond Kimberly Ohio No 1 No 255 No 267 No 107 No 219 No 10X No 8 No 28.

Chauncey Carbondale Coonville Lick Run Chauncey No Poston Hockoe Luhrig Black Diamond Kimberly Ohio

Mrs Alexander Madek to Leave Detroit Hospital This Week

Mrs Alexander Madek daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Marvey Chaunery aims to leave Detroit hospital this week after scarlet fever. The article notes recovery and imminent discharge following illness.

Chauncey Alexander Madek Haze Harvey Detroit Mich Madek Noah Marvey, Chaunery

Mrs Elizabeth Hobimett Hosts Potluck Dinner and Quilting

Mrs Elizabeth Hobimett entertained with a potluck dinner and an all day quilting session on Wednesday. Attendees included M James Love, Mrs Mabel Sisson, Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Eda Heilkin, Mrs Claire Griffen, Mrs Eva Evans, Mrs Ida Hill, Mrs Edith McCani and Mrs Boewice Theisen of Music.

Chauncey Elizabeth Hobimett M. James Love Mabel Sisson Bertha Sanders Eda Heilkin Claire Griffen

The Last Daze of School at Globe Theater Chauncey

Senior Christian Endeavor Society of Chauncey Church of Christ presents a home talent play The Last Daze of School at 8 o clock Thursday night March 1 as a church benefit. Cast includes Lily Fern Primrose Miss Alice Dew Ed V Cation Guy Brookins Mary Land and many others with tickets sold by cast members.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society of Violet Marigold Reena Simpkins Sweet William Hyacinth Charles Minister Ken Tucky Henry Cass Holly Hock Petunia Charles Bradfield, Jr Pansy Blue Bell Christine Brown Black Beauty Dean Hamilton Daisy Snap Dragon Very Peppy Mary Stalder

Millfield Personal Notes of Sunday Guests

Millfield society page lists Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny and children of Nelsonville visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett with the Robinett family. Other gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bally with H. EB. Linecott, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. James and Elmer at Sadie Love’s in Athens, and A. H. Boudinot with C. H. Boudinot hosting A. BE. Potter and family from Albany. Mrs. Potter joined the group after two weeks caring for her daughter in Allen Eugene.

Ivan Matheny Nelsonville Vern Robinett Haydenville Elizabeth Robinett Vincent Bally H. EB. Linecott Hooper Ridge N. W. James Elmer Sand Ridge Sadie Love Athens A. H. Boudinot C. H. Boudinot A. BE. Potter Boyd Potter Albany G. & Keirns F. BE. Boudinot

Washington Funeral Story Reproductions and History

The Ulster County Gazette began in 1708 at Kingston by Samuel Freer and Ben, later renamed Ulster Gazette in 1805. Reproductions of the 1800 Washington death notice circulated in the 19th century, but most reprints are rare, brittle, and valued under 80 cents.

Ulster County Gazette Library of Congress Kingston Samuel &. Freer Ben Ulster Gazette Was Washington Philadephia Library Journal

Circle of Ruth to Meet for Quilting and Dinner

The Circle of Ruth will assemble at Mrs. W. T. Martins home on Saturday March 3 for an all day quilting session followed by a noon potluck dinner. Also notes births and visits with local families and a critical condition of Charles Chase.

Chase Circle of Ruth

Coolville Transfers Gas Tax Funds to General Fund

The State Tax Commission approved Coolville Athens County to move 400 dollars from the gasoline tax fund to the town’s general fund.

Coolville O.K Columbus State Tax Commission Athens County

State supervisor Moody to address Athens nursery teachers

Miss Mary Elizabeth Moody state supervisor of emergency nursery schools will speak to Athens County emergency nursery school teachers Saturday at 10 in the Chamber of Commerce room Athens. Mrs Frances C Miggvine county supervisor also expected.

Mary Elizabeth Moody Athens Athens County Chamber of Commerce France C. Miggvine An- Buubew

Tomcats End Cage Season With Game Friday Night

GLOUSTER Feb 22 The Caldwell High School basketball team travels to face the Glouster High Tomcats in a Big Six League finale. Caldwell aims for a rematch win after an earlier defeat at home. Attendance is encouraged to help wipe out a debt of the High School Athletic Association.

Glouster Caldwell High School Glouster High Tomcats Ovals Caldwell High School Athletic Association Achool

Evangelist Dr Charles H Richards Draws Large Glouster Crowds

Large audiences attended revival meetings at the Church of Christ in Glouster led by evangelist Dr Charles H Richards. Additional seats were needed as nightly services continued with screenings of motion pictures of wildlife and distant scenes. Baptismal services are planned at 2 PM Sunday with sermons and services scheduled tonight Friday and Sunday morning and night. Saturday night has no services. The public is invited to attend.

Genevieve Hopkins Dies in Corning After Illness

Miss Genevieve Hopkins, a well known Corning resident, died Tuesday night after a two week illness. She leaves a sister Miss Belle Hopkins of the Ohio Columns payroll and three brothers residing in Corning and one in Washington. Funeral services will be at St Bernard's Church Corning Friday morning with burial at New Lexington cemetery.

Glouster Genevieve Hopkins Corning Belle Hopkins Ohio Col Brothers Corning Brothers Washington St. Bernard's Church New Lexington

Glouster School Attendance Banners Announced

Glouster Schools award attendance honors for May to rooms including High School 11th grade Katherine Dennison 1.75 percent Monroe Building 5B Mildred Howard 95.12 Madison Building 3A Olive McKee 92.02. Also revival meetings to begin at East Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church next Sunday with Rev. Dick Powell as evangelist and song leaders Pearl Jenking and Vera Tolliver. Joneses proud grandparents as Charma Lou born to Fred Hamber and wife in Homer Township Morgan County.

Glouster Katherine Dennison Monroe Mildred Howard Madison Olive McKee East Canaan Pilgrim

Miss Thelma Bethel Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Fostoria resident and former local, Miss Thelma Bethel, is recovering after a tonsil removal operation performed recently.

Thelma Bethel Fostoria

Loyal Workers' Class Jitney Lunch at Hollister High

The Loyal Workers' Class of the U B Church plans a Friday noon jitney lunch at Hollister High School building. Proceeds support church activities.

Hollister Loyal Workers U. B. Church

Glouster Young Ladies Class Entertained at Mrs Schafer’s

The Young Ladies' Class of the M E Church will be entertained at the home of Mrs J G W Schafer on Main Street Friday night.

Eldon B Anderson Passes Ohio Bar Exam

Eldon B Anderson of Akron, born 1900 in Trimble, passed the Ohio State bar examination and is licensed to practice law in Ohio. He completed the test via a committee of Akron lawyers serving under the chief justice due to his health and studied under local counsel after early training in Homer Township.

Glouster Eldon B. Anderson Akron George Anderson Trimble Ohio Eldon Mountville Homer H. F. Hambel Eildon Anderson Supreme Court

Orbiston Sunday School Attendance Records High Turnout

An attendance of 58 at Union Sunday School last Sunday marked the largest since its three year start. The Junior Choir visited Greens Run Church and will sing next Sunday morning. Mrs. Alice Glancy and daughter returned from Columbus. Lizzie Roberts came back from Chauncey to care for her grandmother. Mary Thompson and sons from Columbus visited her mother Friday. Clara Glancy Emmie Mack and Cora Grinstead went to Nelsonville Saturday.

Orbiston Union Sunday School Greens Run Alice Glancy Columbus Lizzie Roberts Chauncey Mary Thompson

Small fire at Morgan Street home causes little damage

Fire crews rushed to a Morgan Street residence when hot coals from an open grate ignited a blaze. Joe Cunningham and visitors quickly extinguished the flames, avoiding water damage. damage was described as small.

Joe Cunningham Morgan Street

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Calahan at Carbondale

Tick Ridge and Wingett Chapel residents attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. M. Calahan in Carbondale. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Davis and families, with multiple local visits noted. Alice Jones shows improved health after illness. P. C. Shanks recovering from several weeks’ illness.

E. E. Creed Wingett Chapel Rebecca Hawk New Marshfield Hawk Noble Collins Airline P. C. Shanks

Brothers Follow Connie Set to Join Leafs Rivalry

Two brothers of Lionel Conacher Roy and Bert aim to play with the Toronto Maple Leafs as soon as ready for the big time hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks star is linked to the potential roster moves in a developing family hockey tale.

Connie Lionel Conacher Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs Roy Bert

Trimble Township Teachers Are Paid

Trimble Township teachers were paid amid a past due salaries settlement. Janitors and bus drivers in the township also received payments, making them among the first in the county to be brought up to date aside from Athens Township.

Glouster Trimble Township Athens Township

Democrats of Tenth District Hear Aspirants

Three gubernatorial hopefuls avoided firm platforms and praised Roosevelt while debating how campaigns win. Davey favors labor alliances and a Washington visit to brief unions. Pickrel extolled open campaigning and mobilization. Sawyer teased rivals and urged mood improvement with women in government. Athens and Gallia attendees listed.

Roosevelt Davey Washington Federation of Labor Congress

Ladies Aid Society Meets in Lottridge Gathers Members

The Ladies Aid of the Lawrence M. FE church met at the home of Mr and Mrs L T Runnion with five members and five visitors. Two new members joined as the group sewed after a noon dinner. Several local families and visitors from Amesville Coolville Tuppers Plains The Plains Laur elvid e and Athens were noted at various gatherings and dinners through the week.

Oryn Watkins Billy Amesville Emmett Blair Coolville Ed Hardman Hardman Blair Frank Lawrence Martin Kincade Coolville Ridge Edward Chevalier Evelyn Tuppers Plains L. T. Runnion Roy Thompson C. D. Swartz Harry Carleton Near Coolville C. M. Swartz Everett Persons Athens Ida Atherton Ruth Arthur Alfred W. A. Barnhill John Bachelor Paul the Plains Fred Warner Daniel Ackley

Teachers To Meet in Hollister Next Week

Athens County Teachers Association met at Shade High School with six members attending from across the county. The group discussed upcoming countywide issues and planned a meeting in Hollister for next week to coordinate activities and share updates.

Hollister

Local social notes feature dances and visits

Pupils assisted in the entertainment with folk dances in costume. Resolutions were adopted by the teachers who were served a refreshment course. The association meets March 2 at Hollister. Mr and Mrs Benson Cowen and Rev Earl Cowen visited Nelsonville with the Bradys. The Shade quartet sung at Central Avenue M E Church Athens Tuesday evening.

Hollister Benson Cowen Earl Cowen Nelsonville George W. Leo Williams John Cowen Shade Quartet Ralph Palmer Cladius Chappel Walter Smith Central Avenue M. E Athens

Sox Early Birds Head to Spring Training

Chicago White Sox set the first official departure for spring training with Vice President Harry Grabiner and four players leaving for Pasadena California tonight. The main squad will depart for the camp a week later.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Harry Grabiner Pasadena Calif

Basketball Scores From Early Action Across Matches

The score snippets show several college contests with uneven results. Akron and Army posting high totals against unnamed opponents, Case and Wilmington posting midrange scores, and Maryland Johns Hopkins Columbia North Carolina among others. The fragmentary lines lack complete results for several games.

Maryland Johns Hopkins Columbia South Carolina North Carolina

Will of Mary Waters admitted. executors named

George B. Karl pointed Tuesday to the executors of the estate of Willock and set a bond of 6000 dollars. Rodney Downing and CM were named appraisers. George Waters was guardian of the person and Charles Waters named as another. The will of Mary Waters was admitted to probate.

Pomeroy George B. Karl Willock Rodney Downing George Waters Charles Waters Mary

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