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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1931

Page

10

Last Rites Held For Mrs Bescoe in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM from the Church of Christ in Chauncey for Mrs Lucy Bescoe 62 of Oregon Ridge who died at home Monday night The Rev F E Roberts minister of the Church of Christ in Glouster presided Three hymns were sung by the Chauncey Quartet Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery Pallbearers were her sons and sons in law Surviving are her husband Quincy Bescoe and children J Henry Lock Hershal Bescoe Vernal Karns Ganal Bryan John Bescoe Thelma Snyder She also leaves three sisters one brother and 16 grandchildren

Chauncey Greenlawn Thelma Snyder Oregon Ridge Jenver

Miss Foozey Marvey Hosts New Year Party at Parents Home

Chauncey, Jill Miss F ree Harvey from Detroit attended a New Year party at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs N S Harvey Elite Avenue Chauncey. Guests included Misses Eleanor Minister Ernestine Mingus Latretia Fielder Elsie Rankin and others with Mrs Noah Harvey and several Harvey nieces and nephews. Cards dancing and a collation followed.

Chauncey Jill Free Harvey Detroit N.S. Harvey Elite Avenue Eleanor Minister Ernestine Mingus Latretia Fielder Elsie Rankin Charles Minister Carol Tipe Bett William Beckley Margaret Kranviln Noah Harvey Hazel Frances Mary Helen Harvey

New Year Watch Party at Plains M E Church

A New Year Eve watch party at The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church drew about 60 attendees. The Woman's Missionary Society Naomi Bible Class and Standard Bearer Society sponsored the event with candle service, readings, a sermon by Rev L H Stanley, social hour, and musical numbers led by Mary Amorette Roth McCollough Frederica Nida and others. The program closed at midnight.

the Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Woman's Missionary Society Naomi Bible Class Standard Bearer Society Thomas Cade C. 3. Rice C. 5. Rice L. HE. Stanley Church of Nazarene Geenies Naomi Barrows the Missionary Society Ivitch Marie Aleshire Mary Amorette Roth McCollough Frederica Nida Vernon Wallace Fred Nida Frances Harrison Vera McGee Millie Michael Esther Mac Cochran

Watch party at Millfield hosts New Year celebration

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr held a New Year's Eve watch party at their Millfield home on January 8. Music and card games marked the evening. Refreshments were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Dave Swartz, Mr and Mrs Bennett Olbere, Mr and Mrs William Sisson, Mr and Mrs Harold Blower, and Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr.

Agnes Cunningham resigns from McBee Hinder Co in Athens

Miss Agnes Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Cunningham Chauncey has resigned from McBee Hinder Co Athens to take a similar post in Columbus January 12 she plans to leave for the capital city next Saturday Personal mentions note Mrs Adda Young returns to Chauncey from Athens and various relatives and friends visiting in Columbus and Chauncey.

Charuncey Agnes Cunningham Mira Homer Cunningham Chaunsey McBee Hinder Co Athens Columbus

Officers elected Chauncey Needle Club meeting report

Election of officers was held by members of the Millennial Needle Club at a meeting Tuesday in the home of Mrs Herbert Mingus. Officers elected were: President Mrs Clarence Sanders vice president Mrs Herbert Mingus secretary Mrs Pearl Coombs treasurer Mrs Harvey Wade. Members present include Elizabeth Rovinette Mrs Wabi Sisson and others with several guests from Columbus Rockbridge and nearby areas.

Chauncey Dunsday Herbert Mingus Nina Clarence

Chauncey Hosts Diverse New Year Guests in Athens

Local residents in Chauncey and surrounding areas hosted New Year visits in Athens and Chauncey homes. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye and sons Kenneth and Robert, Mrs. Dana Ishorny and visitors from Buch, Rev. and Mrs. Court Bey, and relatives visiting from Columbus and Warren. A celebration marked the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nye, and the first anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Russell’s daughter.

Chauncey Jon Floyd Nye Kenneth Robert Attire Adda Young Athens Thero Ery Ainner Afva LW. Riess Neve Russell Nyu Smile Grace New Conrerd Channrey Thur C . Court Bey Oak Hill Ciovibneti

Hoover Teacher Critically Ill in West Branch Home

The article notes Merbert Hoover’s former teacher at Wet Branch public school, fifty years ago, is reported critically ill at her West Branch home. A photo shows her with a picture of President Hoover as a pupil.

Molite Brown Carran Merbert Hoover Pott Wet Branch West Branch Hoover

McBrides Hold Their Annual Watch Party

The McBride family held their New Year watch party at the home of Mr and Mrs Victor H Beckis in Lauria with many relatives from Athos and surrounding areas. Guests included Charles Stokoe Ellen Joseph Ger James and children Ben Edwin William Matthew Mary Margaret Vosa Joseph Ethel Daneve Matrad McBride and Leo McBride plus Lois Mireles. Music and dancing followed midnight and a cannon salute announced the new year. The 1951 party location was not decided.

Lubrig Annie Wate Victor H. Beckis Lauria McBnide Charles Stokoe Ellen Joseph Air Airs Ger James Ben Edwin William Matthew Mary Margaret Vosa Joseph Ethel Daneve Cavandolin Jeanette Athos Iva Matrad

Court Street holiday lights install to replace poles on Court Street

City Service Department crews drill holes for permanent light standards along Court Street between W Antonin Street and W Ronnie Street. Four foot taller standards will hold new decorations with wiring arranged and lights sagging between poles, with completion later this year.

Court Atheng Court Street W. Antonin St

Logan couples celebrate fifth anniversary and birthday

In Logan, Mr and Mrs Brooker observed their fifth wedding anniversary near New Year's Day. The event also marked Mrs Brooker's eighty first birthday with a noon dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Herman. Attendees included numerous Brooker relatives and city residents.

Mra Roman Bre Ant Jie Jacob Herman Brooker Grogker Logan High School Oelock Brook Ty Joe Brooker Neo

Bell Fight Not To Be Heard In Court

Jan Logan reports that a Bell case involving charges against John Bell, chief of police, will not be heard in court. Judge Whitcraft indicated an appeal may proceed in the Common Pleas Court after a commission hearing, with civil service matters potentially excluded from protection. The proceedings focus on the legality of the charges and next steps for all parties.

Wil Ansiwer Belt Eniet Gellwag Aibs Orig Tamamus Jeane

Marriage notice for Mabel and Ralph Grap perhaus

Dec 24 in Logan reports the marriage ceremony of Miss Mabel to Mr Ralph Grap perhaus in Athens Logan area. The brief notice names Wyn Johnson of Davis, W. Va., and indicates a simple nuptial event with scant additional detail.

Logan Jan Ars Johnson Davis W.a Miss Mabel Ralph Grapperhaus Athens

Wedding of Grapperhaus and Miss Grupperhaus in Athens

The Presbyterian manse wedding of the Rev W J Geddie officiated with Judge and Mr Clifford W Curry and Clinton Webb present. After the ceremony the couple planned to spend a few days with the bride’s parents before settling in Athens. Mrs Grapperhaid is a graduate of Davis High School and Mountain States College Parkersburg. Mr Grapperhaus, a Ohio State University graduate, worked in The Athens Messenger advertising department. Els belongs to Phi Kappa Sigma. They will reside in Athens.

W. J. Geddie Clifford W. Curry Clinton Webb Ali Grapperhaus Avis Grapperhaid Davis Hish School Mountain Sters College Parkersburg Ray Glo Co Saokeson Miss Ohio State University The Athens Messenger Els Tra Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Grupperhaus Athens

125 at Reunion of Lodge Held Here

Approximately 25 attended the Leeck-Hocking Council reunion at the Masonic Hall Timesday afternoon and evening. Clarence E. O'Neil, grand master from Zanesville, presided. Wilbur Huddle of Lancaster conducted the annual inspection. Wood Bowen of this city serves as regular inspector for the district. Visitors came from Nelsonville Athens New Lexington Bremen New Straitsville Circlerilia.

Logan Ian Leeck-Hocking Masonic Hall Clarence E. O'Neil Zanesville Wilbur Huddle Lancaster C& Wood Vegas Order of Ilero Star Nelsonville Athens New Lexington Bremen

Autos Sold In Logan County For Year 366 Units

Jan 3 report from Heeling County clerk shows 366 autos sold and 1 800 used cars transferred to new owners in the year. Average daily car sales amount to about 256 000 in value. Industrial depreciation noted as a factor affecting this year’s activity.

Logan Heeling Daprescian Aac Meny

Funeral for Mrs Shiling in Columbus funeral

Relatives from this city attended the funeral of Mrs Shiling 62 who died at a Columbus hospital Tuesday Cancer was the cause. Mrs Shiling was sister of Mrs Samuel Blum Mrs Chris Lutooker and Mrs Aimetia Goodilva. Services were at Newston Butheran Church at 2 o'clock that afternoon.

Logan New Lexington Cuy Airs Shiling Columbus Shilling Samuel Blum Chris Ltooker Aimetia, Goodilva Newston Butheran

House Control Fight Seen as House Gears Up

Washington January 9 The capital scene centers on party maneuvering to shape the new Congress as vacancies raise the possibility of an extra session after March 4. With two Democratic seats recently vacated by Death in New York the party balance shifts, creating pressure in doubtful districts ahead of the new House seating. Republicans lead with 218 to Democrats 214.

Washington House of Representatis Congress David J. O'Cannel New York York John F. Queyle Anerigd New House

Bond arrested in 1951 Hocking County on intoxication charge

In Hocking County in 1951 Logan was taken into custody Thursday by Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond on an intoxication charge. Bond appeared before Magistrate E. Bright on Friday and was fined $1 plus costs.

Logan Jan Rockbridge Hocking County Sheriif L

Installation of officers at Ure local lodge event

Plan installation of the newly elected officers of the local lodge of Frthian sisters to be held at Petit Tuestini in the evening. Mrs. Tt. FL mond will be the installing officer. Dinner will be served with the meeting and members are urged to attend in large numbers.

Democrats Debate House Strategy Amid Coalition Talk

Labor circles report two vacancies and a Fartier in play as Democrats mull forming a House coalition with a few insurgent Republicans to gain chairmanships. Some back Garner for speaker while others fear a fragile majority inviting obstruction charges and an ineffective, unruly coalition.

House Hoor Lkader John N. Garner

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