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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1930
Page
10
Chauncey February 22 Mrs Sadie Tollivar Champlin wife of C L Champlin died Friday at her Converse Street home after illness believed caused by a blood clot on the brain. Funeral services set for Sunday at 10:30 from the residence with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by three daughters including Mrs Thurivy Begin and Mrs Clarence Wilt and Mrs Einer Dean.
Chauncey February 22 The Past Chiefs Association of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey met Thursday evening in the virs Ode Jackson in High 8 with Mrs Clara Wellace assisting hostesses Mrs Ira Cunningham led the meeting a program was given refreshments for Washingtons birthday served Members listed with several visitors noted Chauncey Chauncey Chauncey mine No 25 of the Manha fe2j Company was the only mine operating Saturday in the district with 16 mines total in Chauncey area.
Five cases from Athens County Common Pleas Court are set for appeal hearing Tuesday before the District Court of Appeals. Judges Royces J. Mauch Peter J. Blosser and West will hear arguments at 3 pm in Courthouse.
Ohio University Symphony Orchestra appears with the Onio University Chorus and Strings Quartet in a Sunday program at Memorial Auditorium at 3 50 today. The bill includes Rosamund vertum Schubert Symphony No 9 Allegra Beethoven Soto Two Fifty seven Grenadier Schumann Paul Le. Valse Triste Sibelius and Procession of Bacchus under Prof De March. Residents of Athens and founding communities invited. admission charged.
The Chauncey Church of God plans a Mission Day Sunday observance with a Bible School program led by Mrs Ela Cunningham Grandstaff and others. An offering will be received for missionary work. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs. Morris Mason celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at her home on February 22. Hosted by her husband and sister Stella Mercer, 28 guests attended. The evening included games, gifts, cake, and refreshments with records of well wishes from friends including Mrs. Winona Black.
Protesters gather amid tense scenes accusing the Soviet Union of attacking churches. Pope Pius XII appears alongside Catholic and Jewish leaders in a cross‑faith show of solidarity as church rights activists press for unity and protection.
State prohibition officers report raids in New Straitsville area as part of a crackdown on illicit whiskey. They seized 339 cases of whisky and 34 barrels of mash from two mines, with dynamite alarms and elaborate escape routes. Officers say 75 percent of local moonshiners moved to the district, aided by cooperative residents.
Ohio University reveals the cast for an upcoming play in the Mothers' Day program. Leading role goes to Betti Le West Jefferson as Alice with Athens actors Helene McLaughlin and Margaret Laverty as Queen of Legris and King of Hearts, respectively. Other cast members include Kathryn Johnson Logan Marion Fluke and Eliza Plum. Additional parts and sisters remain unannounced. Theta Upsilon and other sorority members participate along with Art Land Kindergarten clubs. Script by A Wray and Dean Irma, music by Steven Hook and Theora Barth. Assistant director named from Ashtabula.
A shuffled OCR passage presents disjointed narrative fragments featuring characters Judith and Dan, with scattered dialogue about comfort, marriage, and restoration. The text is broken and difficult to parse, offering no clear event, outcome, or structure.
Chauncey February 22 Members of the Friendship Class of the Ghaugety Church of Christ entertained the Nemat cines of the Plaine M. E Church and their husbands at the Chauncey Knights of Pythias lodge. The program featured songs poems readings and a luncheon.
Mrs Margaret Welle Wood representative of the American Social Hygiene Association will address the Athens High School Parent Teacher Association on child social hygiene at 7 36 Monday night March 3. An informal reception and musical program will follow in the gymnasium with mothers from every school acting as hostesses and refreshments served. The event is sponsored by the Athens Council of Parent Teacher Associations led by president Mrs Freeman Scott.
The Camp Committee of the Athens Girl Scout Council will meet at the Scout Headquarters on North Court Street at 2:20 p m Sunday afternoon. Members include Mrs E C Bibbes Mrs C H Harris and Mrs H J Holcombe. A bake sale to raise funds for furnishing the Scout Headquarters will be at the Blajesale Theatre Latruder on March 1.
Ohio University debate squad led by Prof. W H Cooner met West Virginia University in Morgantown on Friday in the second Inter collegiate debate of the season. No judges or decision were recorded. Participants included Carl Slack Kenneth Coulter and Harry Sahan. Senior Day plans and Chines Fund contributions were to be discussed at a 4 o clock Monday meeting in Ewing Tall Auditorium chaired by Kenneth Coulter president of the class.
The Akron men were released after a confession from Charles Hannah tied them to the kidnapping and church involvement with four year old Skylvin Hearst of Orrville Ohio. Hannah later admitted fleeing with the two suspects amid denials.
Cleveland detectives report statements from John Williams and Hannick 22 detailing a crime ring surrounding a Brown Slava case. Indictments include two men charged with murder as part of a larger spree. confessions point to multiple killings and a planned execution.
Peter Carsey faced a liquor sale charge in Mansfield and was fined after Magis Porter presided. His attorney requested time to pay, with evidence presented at the reformatory proceeding.
The Rev. Paul Biersted, student pastor at Ohio State University, Columbus, will preach at a student meeting Sunday night at the Apitco palian Church State and Carpenter. The discussion will cover whether the Bible is losing popularity and its applicability to modern living.
Langsville residents report Mr and Mrs John Wilson Miller as the oldest married couple in town after 68 years of marriage. They wed on July 27 187? They note Mr Miller is 92 and Mrs Miller 46. he was born Beyer County Ta and moved to Ohio in 1341. He farmed until recently. Mrs Miller, born December 13 1844, was formerly Tueina J Barton of Galia County. The couple has four sons and six daughters living.
The Athens Messenger notes a busy week with carriers boosting reach in many districts. Key gains include Roy Christy at Chester expanding by seven, W S Reaster's team reporting strong newshow coverage, and Walter Simmons at Greens Fun nearly fully covering his area.
Farm Bureau plans a banquet at the Athens Presbyterian Church Monday night with speeches by Gen R Arnold of Ohio State University on agricultural economics trends. The event includes a play cast featuring Ralph Barker and the Jacoby duo, plus a song group led by Esther Wilson and other performers.
Four community farm management schools were organized at a Smith Hughes meeting led by Paul Fankhauser of Ohio State University. Demonstrations run March 7 22 28 and 29 at Coolville Albans New Marshfield high school facilities with leaders Paltet Jones Johnson and Garker. Tours to local farms planned for summer.
A new nursery school operated by the University Economics department will be located at 60 East Union Street. The facility serves as a home economics teaching lab for child development and health, with a fenced playground and staff including Florence Justin as director and Helen Humphrey as instructor. Enrollment of ten to twelve children aged 18 months to four years will begin as applications arrive.
Prizes for school gardens were awarded to County Agent TW Johnson at The Dining Monday. First prizes went to Morrison Looney Dan Nelson Elmer Cade Russell Jenson and Jacques Trulthaw. Second prizes were awarded to Lawrence Rowe Sr Une Beh Bonawe Dallas Butting Von Dean Coun Johnny Lowsey Foon Savage and Raymond Phakliwu.
Sherman Elmer Chesser aged 54 died Friday at the home of his sister Mrs Oscar Riggle 142 West Union Street after tuberculosis of the throat following influenza last fall He had moved from Coolville with his wife to his sister's home Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at the church in Ennion peith burial in New Maranfield Cemetery Family members include the widow five sisters and several brothers across Athens Delaware Darbertan and surrounding areas
Republican requests for declaration blanks to seek party nominations by the August primaries were received by Athens County Elections Clerk David Johnson. Democrats also requested blanks. Candidates include Frank T. Biddie and Peter Barrows in Nelsonville, C. A. Daugherty seeking Runvdilean seat, Mardis of Athens pursuing state representative, and others for county offices.
An income tax course is taught at the University in Athens, with Dr L G and Thomas M M Wolfe leading sessions. The class examines taxation concepts, investments, and the impact of health and education on financial behavior, drawing from regional student participation.
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