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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

7

Former Athens Countian Dies at Home in Bellaire

CHAUNCEY George W. Pyle 59, a former Athens County resident and brother of Mrs. Angie Fierbaugh Greens Run, died suddenly last Friday from a heart attack at his Bellaire home. He was a past president of the Eagle Lodge for 33 years and secretary of the Bellaire Aerie for seven years. He left a wife Elizabeth three daughters a son and one grandson. He also leaves a sister and two brothers and multiple in laws and relatives. Funeral attendees listed include relatives from Greens Run Thurston Roseville Charleston and Bellaire.

Chauncey George W. Pyle Athens County Angie Fierbaugh Greens Run Bellaire Lodge Eagle’s Lodge Bellaire Aerie of Eagles Webb Mine Elizabeth Edward Trisler Harold Guble Edith Pyle George A. Pyle Herman Fierbaugh John Price Clido Ditts Roseville Harry Andrew New Castle H. W. Fierbaugh Virgil Fierbaugh Charleston W. Va Lillie Price Thurston, O Edward Pyle

Hold Quilting Party at M E Church

The Chauncey weekly quilting party of the Ladies Aid Society was held Wednesday at the M E Church. Quilting will be held again next week. Those present were Mrs Samuel Elsen Mrs Effie Fennell Mrs Minnie Palmer Mrs Mary Dew and Mrs Lizzie Harvey.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society M. E Samuel Elsen Effie Fennell Minnie Palmer Mary Dew Lizzie Harvey

Young People Conven tion At Gallipolis On Washington Birthday

A delegation from the Young People's Society of the Church of God at Chauncey attended the annual convention in Gallipolis today. The gathering marks Washington's birthday each year.

Chauncey — A Young People’s Society of the Church of God Chauncey Gallipolis Washington

Reverends Courtenay Crawford Runk Dine at Athens Home

Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey was in Athens Wednesday night for dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W D Robinson. Attending were Rev Courtney Rev Neil Crawford Rev Paul Runk and Mr and Mrs C J Ross and daughter Lena along with Mr and Mrs W D Robinson and daughter Alice Mae.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Athens Neil Crawford Paul Runk W. D. Robinson C. J. Ross Lena Alice Mae

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey of Chauncey leaves for Detroit to visit her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Alexander Madek with Madek’s birthday anniversary Friday. Mrs Mary Dew and son Thomas spend weekend in Wheeling with Alice Dew Reed family. Hollis Stalder improves after illness at home. Marshal Lawrence Reeves resumes duty after two weeks ill. George Williamson visits Columbus to see his parents. Mrs Catharine Johnston remains ill at home. Rev Gilbert Courtney hosts dinner guests with Rev Glaze Thompson, Dan Johnson, and Russell Johnson.

Chauncey Elizabeth Harvey Detroit Inlaw Alexander Madek George Williamson

Mines Marked in Chauncey District for Work

Ten mines in the district were reported marked for work on Thursday. The sites include No. 24 90 219 107 255 Poston No. 6 Chauncey No. 25 Carbondale Coonville and Kimberly.

Chauncey Poston Chauncey No Carbondale Coonville Kimberly

New Straitsville Social Notes and Local Updates

New Straitsville, Feb 22. Birth announced of a 7 1 2 pound daughter on Feb 17. Local basketball team beat Junction City 30 to 26 at Junction City. Posts on visits by Maude Walters, Margaret Alexander, and others. Funeral held for S S Sines, aged 78, long time cemetery caretaker. Numerous social visits and moves noted among residents, including church events and family gatherings.

New Straitsville William Smith Junction City Maude Walters Margaret Alexander Logan Charles Lawson Columbus Edward Lawson David Hite Joseph Hutchins Stewart

Hockingport Guild Hosts Feb Meeting and Social

Mrs. Carl Medley hosted the Hockingport Guild on Wednesday afternoon February 14 with ten members present. The program honored Lincoln's Birthday and Valentine Day with a box and favors. Refreshments followed at four o'clock.

Hockingport Carl Medley Hockingport Guild Lincoln Rose Winden West Union W. Va Charles Husk Ferrol Bettz Wyoming Errol Holdren Little Hocking Lewis Humphreys J. W. McLaren

Injured in Mine Chauncey Floyd Kidd in Millfield Accident

Floyd Kidd sustained broken ribs and other injuries in an accident at Poston Mine No. 6 in Millfield.

Chauncey Floyd Kidd Millfield Poston Mine No. 6

Chauncey Woman Rebounds From Illness at Home

Mrs. Lara Tuckner Chauncey has recovered enough from a serious illness to move about her Converse Street home and resume some activities she enjoys.

Chauncey Lara Tucker Converse St

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