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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1935

Page

12

Former Athens Countian Fatally Injured Near Wellston

Sanford Moore, 4% a former Athens countian and resident of The Plains, was fatally injured when struck by a truck near his Wellston home while returning from a visit. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10, burial in Wellston. He is survived by his father William Moore, a sister, two brothers, and several relatives. Attending from Akron were Mr and Mrs Edward McCall, Mr and Mrs Harry Moore, Pat Moore, Robert Moore, Miss Evelyn Moore, James Pubbard, and Mrs Thelma Linscott.

Chauncey Sanford Moore Athens The Plains Wellston William Moore Edward McCall Harry Moore the Plains Pat Moore Akron Robert Moore Evelyn Moore James Pubbard Thelma Linscott

Masters and Spitzer Family Return from Florida Holiday

Mr and Mrs Harry V Masters and son Tommy along with Mr and Mrs Herbert Spitzer return from a ten day holiday in Florida visiting Mr and Mrs Blake Masters in St Petersburg and touring St Augustine and Daytona Beach. Masters is superintendent of The Plains Schools.

the Plains Harry V. Masters Tommy Herbert Spitzer St. Petersburg Fla Blake Masters St. Augustine Daytona Beach Masters the Plains Schools

Chauncey Mines Active List and Sunday Church Service

Nineteen mines in the district are on the active list today including No. 9 No. 267 No. 355 No. 219 No. 2 No. 68 No. 119 Chauncey No. 25 Lubiig Carbon dale Coonville Black Diamond Salem Hollow Lick Run and Kimberly. There will be preaching at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 2 o clock by Rev J D Deeds and a communion service. Public invited.

Chauncey Ohio Chauncey No Lubiig Carbondale Coonville Black Diamond Salem Hollow Lick Run Kimberly Methodist Episcopal Church J. D. Deeds

Ellen Manda Chauncey Recovers After Tonsil Operation

Ellen Manda Chauncey who underwent a tonsil and adenoid removal in Athens is reported to be making a good recovery following surgery.

Chauncey Ellen Manda Athens

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Meet Zaleski in Evening Twin Bill

The Chauncey Dover Blue Devils host Zaleski High School with a 7 PM start. The night features reserve, girls, and varsity games, each team scheduled to play one contest.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Zaleski High School

Chauncey Briefs Visitors From Across Counties

Chauncey residents share holiday travel news with family. Chauncey links report Harry Porter Jr visiting his mother Mrs Abbie Porter in Akron while Mrs Harry Wallace returns from Barerton Ohio. Freda Garlinger and children visit Mill Street family and sister Phyllis Cline. Mrs Riley Tedrick and Chauncey guests visit Pencelli family near Albany over New Year.

Harry Porter Jr Abbie Porter Akron Harry Wallace Joe Pitt Barberton Freda Garlinger Steubenville William Cunningham Mill Street Phyllis Cline Riley Tedrick Chauncey Gabriel Pencelli Albany Filmer Morris Pencelli Tedrick

Lancaster Woman Rosanna Smith Dies at 77

Mrs. Rosanna Smith died Thursday after a short illness at her son Henry Smith’s home 1131 West Fair Avenue Lancaster. She celebrated her seventy seventh birthday last week and formerly lived in this area and Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 20 am with burial in Lancaster Cemetery. Survived by two sons Henry Smith Lancaster J H Smith Cleveland and daughter Mrs Oscar Simpson Millfield. Her husband died 24 years ago.

Chauncey Rosanna Smith Nelsonville Henry Smith West Fair Avenue Lancaster J. H. Smith Cleveland Oscar Simpson Millfield

Two New Year's Watch Parties Held in Harrisonville

Harrisonville reports two watch parties on New Year's Eve hosted by Mrs. Mac Ball and Mr. and Mrs. James Welsh, and by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark. Attendees included many local residents. The Harrisonville division of Meigs County United Telephone plans a Saturday meeting to discuss consolidating lines, rehire Eva Bowen as witch tender, and audit books as officers are elected. Frederick Dickson teaches night industrial arts classes replacing Homer Blackwood. Howard Clark and Mrs. Harvey Musser attended the Meigs County 4-H Council meeting in Hemlock Groveast.

Harrisonville Mac Ball James Welsh Viral Atkins Jack Warner Harry Plummer Dale Williams Stella Diehl Eugene Atkins H H. Pickering Meigs County United Telephone Company Eva Bowen Jonah Cotterill R. B Lambert Howard Clark Howard Hull Frederick Dickson Homer Blackwood Meigs County Harley Musser Meigen County Hemlock

Local visitors and church notice across several towns

Daniel Amith of Little Ryger spent Tuesday with Floyd Thomas and family. Aaron Davis and family of Gal lipolis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Butcher and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Grapes. Kenneth Grover of Kingsbury spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Groves. Mrs. Fannie Swisher visiting her son Curt Swisher in Mansfield. Stanley Haskins and sone spent Sunday with Mrs. Lillie Haskins at Kingsbury. Rev J. W. McMahn will preach at the M E Church Sunday at 10. Mrs. George Mulford and Mrs. Violet Robertson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Quickle of Vinton. Miss Romaine Gordon Middleport spent a few days with her grandmother Mrs. Fiffie Shuler. The WWT met at the home of Mary Jenkins on Mar 21.

Daniel Amith Little Ryger Floyd Thomas Aaron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher W. J. Grapes Langeville Kenneth Grover Kingsbury Groves Fannie Swisher Curt Swisher Mansfield Stanley Haskins and Lillie Haskins J. W. McMahn M. EB George Mulford Violet Robertson William Quickle Vinton Romaine Gordon Middleport Fiffie Shuler WWT Mary Jenkins Mer

Amplifying System Installed at Glouster High School

Glouster High School completed a room to room amplifying system with speakers in all rooms including gym and music and in principals’ rooms. Microphones installed in the superintendent and principal offices allow direct room announcements and simultaneous radio reception. System planned to extend to all grade rooms. board funded 125 dollars, with in-kind labor by staff and students.

Glouster Glouster High School Supt Thomas W. Figley Prin. L. G. DeLong DeLong Board of Education Prin. DeLong JL. L. Stedman Roy Knight Paul Harrison

Church of Christ Observes Week of Prayer in Glouster

Beginning next Monday night the Church of Christ will observe The Week of Prayer for the Churches. The Christian Endeavor Society will lead Monday, Loyal Daughters Class Tuesday, Loyal Women's Class Wednesday, and Loyal Men's Class Thursday. Friday features Rev. G J Johnson of First Baptist delivering a message with lantern slides of hymns and mission work. The public is invited.

Church of Christ the Christian Endeavor Society Loyal Daughters Loyal Women Loyal Men G. J. Johnson First Baptist Church

Corning Postmaster Job Goes to Davis

Virgil Davis of Glouster has been chosen by Congressman Meril Underwood to be the new postmaster at Corning. Davis previously led the Congo schools and currently resides in Corning. Albert McQuade of New Straitville is mentioned in the report.

Meril G. Underwood New Lexington Corning Davis Congo Albert McQuade New Straitaville

Tombstone Canyon Matinee Sunday Food Western

A Western matinee titled Tombstone Canyon runs Sunday at 1 PM presenting actors Charles Roggles and Ann Dvorak in a continuous screening. Sweeney and Priend are listed among the patrons for the screening.

Thors MR. Sweeney Charles Roggles Ann Dvorak Tombstone Canyon

Watts and Davis Nominated for Local Postmaster Posts

Congressman Underwood recommends Curtis Watts and Davis for the postmasterships in their home communities. Watts and Davis are World War veterans and residents of Crooksville and Davis respectively.

Curtis Watts Crooksville Congressman Underwood Davis McQuade Watts

Glouster Council Holds First Meeting of the Year

The Glouster City Council will convene at the city building tonight at 7 o'clock for the first regular meeting of the year. December department reports are due from all city administrations.

Coolidge Physician Dr. James Coupal Dies at 50

Dr. James F. Coupal, White House physician under Calvin Coolidge, died at Walter Reed Hospital after a weeklong illness. He was 50 and had practiced in Washington since Coolidge’s presidency. He attended Coolidge and his son Calvin Jr., who previously died at Walter Reed from poisoning.

Washington Jan James F. Coupal White House Coolidge Walter Reed Hospital Coupal

Friendship Class entertains Morris Chapel group

The Friendship Class met with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bradford on Monday night led by Donald Bradford who read scripture. Mrs. J. D. Hoback led prayer and a verse roll call. Attendees included Bradfords, Hobacks, Halters, Waltons, and visitors from Basis han Syracuse and Ruby Bradford. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ida Cleland.

Charles Hoback Ralph Smith Dorcas

Local Visitors Share Sunday Dinner in Albany Area

Albany Route hosts a Sunday dinner with Harold Peacock and attendees including Okey Woodrum and son Gerald, Madge Hairless and Carmalee, Irene Woodrum, Gilbert Bowen and family, Lewis Wyant, Harold Pierce and daughter Mary, and Elizabeth Dix. Rex McKnight visited grandparents Ashcraft in Sharpsburg last week. Byron Phillips and Worley West guests visited Lancaster and a Columbus trip saw Ernest Welch and son with Lloyd Knowlton. Clarence McKnight family plan a few days in Columbus with relatives.

Harold Peacock Okey Woodrum Gerald Francis Madge Hairless Carmalee Irene Woodrum Gilbert Bowen Lewis Wyant Harold Pierce Mary Athens Elizabeth Dixon Rex Clarence McKnight Ashcraft Sharpsburg Byron Phillips Lancaster

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