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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

6

Miss Esther Harris Weds Norman Lefler in Caldwell

Miss Esther Harris Wilson married Norman Blaine Lefler December 13 in Caldwell Ohio. The couple, Ohio University journalism students from Altoona and Athens, plan to continue newspaper work after graduating. vows were witnessed by fraternity friends and church members.

Esther Harris Norman Lefler Altoona Charles H. Harris East State Street Esther Wilson Norman Blaine Lefler W. Blaine Lefler Ohio University Caldwell Ohio Lefler Dickinson College Westmin Aster The First Presbyterian Church Lesler Altoona High School Theta Chi Fraternity Delta Gamma Mu Altoona Tribune Green and White Battle George Starr Lasher Nash Presbyterian Church Church Manse Robert Marsh Parkersburg W. Va James Ross Wilbincburg Elma Wood

Town Notices of Daily Trips and Guests

Mr M E Twiss left today for the cage to spend a week in the fniture market. Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown went Monday to Cincinnati for a week's stay. Supt and Mrs W W Anken brand Congress Street have as their house guest Mr Anken rand's brother Mr Joseph An kenbrand 223 West Fishers Avenue Philadelphia Pa Mr Anken dad will visit for about two weeks.

Mr. M. E. Twiss Cage Mrs. Louis I. Brown Cincinnati W. W. Ankenbrand Congress Street Ankenrand Joseph Ankenbrand West Fishers Avenue Philadelphia Ankendad

Important White Shrine Lodge Meeting Tonight

An important meeting of the White Shrine Lodge is scheduled for 7 o'clock tonight in the K of P Hall.

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge F. Hall White Shrine Lodge K. of P. Hall

Mrs Paul Jagers Returns to Galion Home

Mrs Paul Jagers formerly Miss Ida Larch visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Larch at 3 Walker Street before returning to her home in Galion.

Paul Jagers Ida Larch Jess Larch Walker Street Galion

Davis Family Returns from Chillicothe Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Davis and their children Glen Isabell Helen and Kenneth have returned home from a Christmas visit in Chillicothe with Mrs Waldo Laughlin and family They were joined in Chillicothe by Mrs Fred McKinniss and Mr Joe Laughlin and Mr and Mrs Fred MecKinniss accompanied the return trip home.

Howard Davis Glen Isabell Helen Kenneth Chillicothe Waldo Laughlin Fred McKinniss Joe Laughlin That City Fred MecKinniss

Dinner Guests at Logan Occasion

Mr and Mrs Max Bartoe of 25 Wolfe Street hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs G F Brown and their daughter Betty, along with Mr and Mrs Stanley Derr and daughter Marguerite, all residents of Logan.

Max Bartoe Wolfe Street G. F. Brown Betty Stanley Derr Marguerite Logan

Progressive Club Hosts Federation Meeting and Program

Athens City Federation opened with singing and flag salute led by Mrs. Helen Lawrence. Three new members at large named Miss Pearl French Miss Viola Fell and Miss Louise Diver. Government markers for unmarked soldiers graves ordered. Members donated to the Blind Commission and discussed club programs including readings songs and violin solos.

Athens City American Legion Red Cross City Federation A. ©. Sloane Progressive Literary Club Fred Slaughter Guy Graham Duncan J. S. McClanahan H. M. Bennett Natalie Slaughter Rockies

Jumper frocks take fashion world by storm

Fashion outlets spotlight jumper frocks for all ages offering chic practicality. Consumers mix blouses in varied colors and fabrics to craft new looks with each top change. The model sketch adds smartness to the versatile ensemble.

Pattern 2979 Women’s Blouse and Dresses For Winter

Fashion pattern notice describes serviceable fabrics for Pattern 2979 including pique linen shantung and wool crepe. It advertises blouses in cotton broadcloth lawn dimity and crepe de chine with color options brown beige turquoise eggshell navy pink and youthfully smart styles. Sizes 6 8 10 12. yardage details given and instructions included. Send 15 cents per pattern to The Athers Messenger Pattern Depeeing tot 243 West 17th Street New York City.

Shantung Kasha Jersey West 17Th Street New York City

Two Teachers Hired for Athens City Schools

The Athens City Board of Education accepted the resignations of Mildred Delong Holter and Lucy G. Williams. New hires are Myrna Bradford and Lena Hein from Charleston lit. public schools to fill vacancies. Bradford replaces Holter for Third and Fifth grades at West Athens. Hein replaces Williams as departmental English teacher at East Athens. Bradford starts January 19 and Hein February 2. George Whipple re-elected president and A. R. B. Joe elected vice president of the board.

Athens Mildred Delong Holter Lucy G. Williams Athens City Miss Bradford Miss Hein George Whipple Athens Board of Education A. RB. Joe

Giant Italian seaplanes seek perilous South Atlantic crossing

Twelve Savoia seaplanes led by Italian Air Minister Italo Balbo sped from Bolama, Portuguese Guinea, toward Natal, Brazil. The four colored squadrons completed staged preparations after a storm delay, with Italian ships to aid if needed.

Rome U.P Savoia Italo Balbo South Atlantic Bolama Portuguese Guinea Natal Brazil Balbo Lake Orbetello Italy Cartagena Spain Mediterranean Kenitra French Morocco Villa Cisneros West African Atlantic

John Carsey Taken to Hospital for Leg Infection

John Carsey a 60 year old farmer from near Jerseyville was taken Monday afternoon to St. Francis Hospital Columbus for treatment of an infection in his lower leg caused by a bruise. The trip was made in the Dowler ambulance of Athens.

John Carsey Jerseyville St. Francis Hospital Columbus Dowler Athens

Rainfall Totals Reported at Lower Plains Station

Almost an inch of rain fell in the last 24 hours at the government weather station at Lower Plains maintained by E. V. Wolfe. Rain began Sunday night and continued intermittently yesterday and last night. A temperature drop stopped the rain, but the precipitation aids farmers and households with empty cisterns.

Lower Plains E. V. Wolfe Mr. Wolfe

Circle Hill Man Fined by Hines

Chauncey residents heard John Glowes of Circle Hill plead guilty to intoxication disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. Mayor W D Hines fined him $25 with costs on each charge, arranged for payment. Marshal Purke Withem made the arrest in Chauncey.

Chauncey John Glowes Circle Hill W. D. Hines Marshal Purke Withem Uncey

Local Social Notes From Chauncey and Surrounding Areas

Miss Pauline Keck of Chauncey visited Miss Pauline Shepard of Mountville on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Hazel Harvey, visiting Chauncey from Detroit, left for home via Lancaster with her mother. Hamilton and G. Woods of Athens visited Chauncey. Neil Tippett’s condition improved. Marie Morgan returned home after two months with Chauncey parents. Christine Brown, Chauncey Dover Schools music supervisor, shown improving. Chauncey Church of Christ women plan meeting with Mrs. Frank Lands. Helen Dorr of Athens visited sister Mrs. C W Ferrel in Chauncey.

Pauline Keck Chauncey Pauline Shepard Mountville Hazel Harvey Noah S&s. Harvey Detroit Lancaster Lizzie Moody Geraldine Hope Gertrude Pritchard Athens Dorothy Goodson Woods Goldie Fielder Ellis Avenue Neil ‘Tippett Sam ‘Tippett Marie Morgan Henry Morgan Christine Brown Chauncey-Dover High Street Chauncey Church of Christ Frank Lands Helen Dorr Whauncey C. W. Ferrel

Plains Personalities Share Family Holiday Visit

The Plains hosts Mr and Mrs W C Channell and their inner guests including the latter's nephew Mrs Albert and son Don and Pearl of Murray City. B G Cooper and children Joe Ruth and Joe returned from Newark after holidays with Mr Cooper who worked there. Floyd Channel and daughters Phyllis and Irma of Canaanville spent New Years Day in The Plains visiting relatives.

Plains W. CC. Channell the Plains Albert Don Pearl Murray City B. G. Cooper Joe Ruth Newark Cooper Floyd Channel Phyllis Irma Canaanville Mrs. W. C. Channel

Visiting Day Observed at Bible School in The Plains

Visiting Day marked the Bible School of the Church of Nazaren e at The Plains with 145 attendees. Carrie Channell was re elected as superintendent and directed class reorganizations. Church services were led by Rev. L H Stanley at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m.

the Plains Bible School Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell L. H. Stanley

Miner Injured in Chauncey Mine No. 25 Fall

George Rannells of Nelsonville, a lead worker at Chauncey Mine No. 25 owned by New York Coal, suffered a badly crushed right foot in a Saturday fall. He received medical attention and was sent home.

Chauncey George Rannells Nelsonville Chauncey Mine No New York Co

Mrs. Ayers Dies at 60 in Millfield Home

Mrs. Charles Ayers, 60, died Sunday night at her Millfield residence after months of declining health. She had been in serious condition for several days. Funeral plans were not announced. Survived by her husband.

Chauncey Charles Ayers Millfield

Shafer Family Hosts New Year Dinner in The Plains

Mr and Mrs John Shafer entertained their children and grandchildren with a chicken dinner on New Year's Day at their home in The Plains. Present were Elmer Bingman and Dwight Robinson from Athens, Guy M Brookins and Thelma Jean of Chauncey, Flay Channel and family, Walter Wharton and family, Kenneth Sands and family.

the Plains John Shafer Elmer Bingman Dwight Robinson Athens Guy M. Brookins Thelma Jean Chauncey Flay Channel Walter Wharton Kenneth Sands The Piains

Jail Population Here Heavy Last Year

An average of more than two persons per day stayed in the county jail in Athens during 1930 the final year of sheriff William Williams term. October saw 160 inmates the peak for any month with March and April close behind at 94 and 92. The monthly totals were 55 56 94 92 74 74 67 81 64 100 81 72.

Athens William Williams

Treat Gall Bladder Trouble at Home

An advertisement urges home treatment for gall stone colic and liver issues. It promotes literature from Home Drug Co on liver and gall bladder cures, with a money back guarantee. Located at $12-119 Masonic Temple, Minneapolis, Minn. The claim covers 28 years of results and offers a recognized practicing specialist’s prescription.

Home Drug Co Masonic Temple Minneapolis Minn

Kiwanis Club Installs Officers At Athens Dinner

Athens Kiwanis Club installed new officers led by President Rufus C. Hopkins at Hotel Berry. New officers include John W. Bolin as vice president and Dwight H. Rutherford as secretary, with George E. Whipple as trustee and Fred H. Sands as treasurer. Board members and committees were named for the year.

Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry A. E. Whaley B. T. Grover Rufus C. Hopkins Club John W. Bolin George E. Whipple Dwight H. Rutherford Fred H. Sands R. J. Studer C. C. Cornell E. Paul Cotton James Householder B. F. Griser I. C. Kayser W. J. Blautwein

California Fig Syrup ad touts Betty Jane and a long history

A Cleveland mother touts California Fig Syrup as a quick remedy for Betty Jane Glenn’s constipation and colds. The ad claims the product sweetens breath, promotes vigor, and supports weak bowels with a fifty year reputation and medical backing. The genuine bottle bears the California name and is available at all drugstores.

Betty Jane Glenn Zoeter Ave Cleveland California Betty Jane

Sanders Family Dines Together at Millfield Home

Mr and Mrs Lewis W Sanders hosted a dinner Sunday at their Millfield residence. Attending were Clarence E Sanders Charles Sanders Jennie Sanders Dr C Nile Sanders and L W Sanders with children Bert Virginia and Jacquelyn.

Chauncey Lewis W. Sanders Millfield Clarence E. Sanders Charles Sanders Jennie Sanders C. Nile Sanders L. W. Sanders Bert Virginia Jacquelyn

Chauncey and Dover Township Schools Resume After Vacation

Chauncey and Dover Township Schools resumed Monday morning after the Christmas vacation, restoring classes for Chauncey and Dover Township students.

Chauncey ChauncEy and Dover Township

Taxi Driver Shot Dead in East Side Street Brawl

John Woods, taxi driver for the Zo Taxicab Co., was shot to death today on an East Side street. His body lay in the street minutes after a confrontation with a man believed to have been accompanied by a woman. Detectives say Woods was shot as he ran from his cab during the argument.

Cleveland John Woods Zo: Taxicab Co Woods

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Phil Hess Hudson Avenue Eene Ember Virginia Hope Will Hess A. M. Clendenin West Virginia Charles S. Bradfield, JR the Messenger Progressive Club Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Graham Golden Dreams V. Rounsavell Gon Charles Jr Fred White C. R. White North Lancaster Street Ironton Ollie Skidmore W. Leroy Skidmore Mich David A. Skidmore Akron Delaware J. E. Wisenbaugh Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive Anne Adams Hines John Clowes Plains Bible School Miner Mrs. Ayers Kiwanis Club Athens Organization P. F. Good J. Lb. Algeo F. C. Kayser Glen O. Staneart Dwight Williams J. J. Sisler C. O. Burnett E. L. Miller Chamber of Commerce A. H. Brooks J. S. Sherrard Sam B. Erskine T. N. Hoover W. W. Coe E. A. Cottingham Kiwanis L. W. Roberts O. C. Bird A. F E. Whaley M. M. Kerr B. M. Covert George EI Whipple Music Clark Williams R. H. White C. L. Woodworth R. C. Hess J. W. Bolin W. J. Trautwein FE. T. Quidor Sae M. D. Vorey W. F. Smiley Earl Beckley E. P. Cottop S Johnson J. M. Higgins H. G. Householder J. H. Preston T. E. Gibson C. Woods Clas Millikan Optometrist Millikan’s Jewelry Masonic Building Mooree Sussex St Jersey City N. J Swanson Furniture CO North Court St Athens, Ohio Isaac Wilson Prestons Coats Big Daylight Haeger Woodworth Candy and Gift Shop Berry Hotel
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