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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1924

Page

7

Ill Child Chauncey Scott At High Street Home

Chauncey Earl Edward, son of Mr and Mrs George Scott, is ill at their High Street home with tonsillitis.

Earl Edward George Scott High Street

Defiance firm wins bid for Ceila school building

Baker and Shhindler, Defiance contractors, awarded the contract for a new Ceila school building at 194 006 dollars. Announcement came from Lincoln Nebraska February 29. In Hickman near here today Art Ewarth shot his wife and two daughters, then killed himself.

Defiance Ceila Baker and Shhindler Thoro Jor Lincoln Neb Art Ewarth Hickman Here

Chauncey Church of Christ Announces March Services

The Chauncey Church of Christ lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and church service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday March 2 with Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Rev C L Wiggins of Columbus will preach March 9 as a pastorate candidate. Mrs William Leffler and son Victor return to Benwood W V after a Chauncey visit.

Chauncey Christ Bible Christian Endeavor L. Wiggins Columbu Wiggins Church of Christ

Invitation Dance at Harvey Pavilion by Big Three Club

The Big Three club hosted an invitation dance at the Harvey pavilion on Thursday evening. A five piece orchestra provided music and about fifty couples enjoyed a pleasant night.

Harvey Pavillion

Mines Idle Due to Car Shortage Halts Chauncey Operations

Chauncey mine which had operated steadily in recent weeks has been idle for several days this week because no ore cars are available. Some Bailey Run mines have also been idle during the past week due to the same shortage.

Chauncey Mine Bailey Run

Mrs Burk Witham At Home With Ill Mother This Week

Mrs. Burk Witham spent several days this week with her mother Mrs. G S Merry at her home nearby. Mrs. Merry has been quite ill in recent days.

Rs. Burk Witham G. S. Merry

Birthday Surprise for Miss Walton At Local Party

Twenty guests attended a Wednesday evening party in honor of Miss Mary Walton. It was arranged as a surprise and she received several useful gifts. The festivities included games music and taffy pulling followed by refreshments.

Miss Mary Walton Miss Walton

Fox Hunt Near Fisher Draws City Residents

Henry Martin Geo e Six Web Cunningham and Carl Leffier from this city went to Fisher for a fox hunt on Thursday night. The event gathered local sportsmen for an evening outdoors and camaraderie.

Henry Martin Geo *E Six Web Cunningham Carl Leffier Fisher

Middleport tragedy claims Burchett family members

Former resident Mrs. Jake Burchett and daughter Garnet aged 14 lie critically ill at their Middleport home with slim hopes for recovery. Mrs. Burchett is sister to Jack Branham of Chauncey. the family moved to Middleport years ago from this city. Branham plans to travel to Middleport, while Mrs. Dora Sudduth and baby head to Huntington, West Virginia to stay with her parents.

Jake Burchett Miss Garnet Middleport Burchett Jack Branham Chauncey Dora Sudduth Huntington W. Va

Mrs Ella Tedrick Improves After Serious Illness

Friends in Chauncey learn Ella Tedrick formerly of this city is greatly improved from a recent serious illness and is convalescing at her home in Columbus.

Chauncey Ella ‘Tedrick Columbus

Town Sees Surge of Electric Wiring Across Homes and Businesses

A number of business houses and private residences in town were wired for electric lights last week. Citizens note the streets are now nicely lighted and more homes plan to install lighting soon.

Miss Neva Ferrel Ill at Home in High

Miss Neva Ferrel has been ill the past week at her home in High. Local friends report her condition as improving with rest and care from family.

Neva Ferrel High Street

Ladies Aid Society meets for all day quilting

The M F E Ladies Aid Society held an all day quilting session at Mrs. Lafe Crosser home on Lexington Avenue. Members present included Mrs. William Cochran Mrs. I N France Mrs Lettie Heintz Mrs Henry Osborne Mrs Bessie Cunningham Mrs W Harter Mrs George Shafer Mrs Ervin Pidlock Miss Alma Bricker Mrs Tomas and Mrs L D Shields. They plan to meet again next Thursday at the same home.

Ladies Aid M. FE Ladies’ Aid Society Lafe Croseer Lexington Avenue William Cochran I. N. France Lettie Heintz Henry Osborne Bessie Nningham W. Harter George Shafer Ervin Pid‘ock Alma Bricker

Chauncey Church Revival Sees Growth in Attendance

Walter V. Harter ministers Chauncey Church with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 6 30 on The Ridiculous Sin of Camouflage ing. Eight attendees expressed desire for a better life last night as Rev W F Harbert slated to visit next week.

Chauncey M. EF Walter V. Harter Chauncey Church W. F. Harbert

Does it pay to Obey God sermon at The Plains Church

The Plains Church schedules a 10 30 a m sermon by the pastor on the topic Does it pay to Obey God The program notes describe the message and service time for parishioners.

THE Plains Church

Millfield Church Schedules Sunday Services and Conference

Millfield Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 and Prayer and Praise at 10 30. The next quarterly conference is at the Plains Church on March 16 at 7 p m.

Millfield the Plains Church

Premier Kafandaris Rejects Ultimatum in Athens

It was reported today that Premier Kafandaris will reject the Republican Officers' League ultimatum demanding the immediate abdication of the Glucksbourg dynasty as a threat to the military revolution.

Athens Kafandaris Eague Glucksbourg

New Jersey GOP Chairman Backs Coolidge Pri mary Bid

Trenton February 29 The Republican State Chairman E C Stolen notified President Coolidge that his name would be on the New Jersey presidential primary ballot on April 2.

New Jersey Trenton N. J E. C. Stolen President Coolidge

Shenton and Warmakessel Killings at YMCA

Police in Pottstown believe Shenton killed his University of Pennsylvania classmate James Warmakessel and then killed himself in a YMCA room. A note found with Shenton suggested the act was prompted by his friend backing out of a plan to use the pistol.

Pottstown Thomas Shenton James Warmakessel University of Pennsylvania Shenton

Ice Cream Makers Elect Southeast Ohio Chairman

J. J. Schmidt general manager of the Cline Ice Cream Company was elected chairman of the Southeastern Ohio section of the Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers at a meeting in Athens. The district spans Middletown Portsmouth Trenton Chillicothe Lancaster Logan Nelsonville Marietta and Athens with members from all towns present. The event opened with a noon luncheon at Hotel Berry followed by a business session outlining district policies.

J. J. Schmidt Cline Joe Athens Southeastern Ohio Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Mr.Schmidt Middletown Portsmouth Trenton Chillicothe Lancaster Logan Nelsonville Marietta Athens Berry Mem

Local District Meeting Notes Mention Parkersburg Attendee

A member of the national association attended the district meeting from Parkersburg. This brief report records the presence of the representative and notes district proceedings.

Civilization kept alive by the Irish

Dr. James J. Walsh of New York City delivered an address praising Ireland’s role in civilization. He said that from the fifth to ninth centuries Irish intellectuals dominated world thought, following the fall of Rome, and that isolation from Roman influence and early Christianity enabled them to lead the development of civilization.

Columbus Ireland James J. Walsh New York City Dr. Walsh Europe

Historians to classify Wilson as a great man in future era

Dr. A B Riker of Trinity M Church eulogizes former President Woodrow Wilson. He predicts historians 500 to 1600 years hence will see Wilson as among the greatest as a founding figure of a world Christian civilization and a proactive program shaping the United States of the World.

Chillicothe Fow United States A. B. Riker Trinity M Woodrow Wilson

Water works office to close for city death observance

The water works office in the City building will close at noon Saturday due to the death of the wife of Service Director Romine. City employees will show respect during the time of sorrow for a fellow worker.

Romine

Reader visits New York sees no shooting during trip

A reader recounts visiting New York and finding no shooting incidents on his itinerary. He argues he should demand a refund or reimbursement for expectations unmet during the visit.

Reader New York

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