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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1930
Page
5
Chauncey Jan Mr and Mrs Clayton Bookman announce the birth of a son at their home in The Plains. The mother is formerly Miss Helen Gaskins. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Gaskins of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Dana Bookman of Buchtel.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Jackson four will be held at 10 oclock Thursday morning from her Sand Ridge residence conducted by Rev G B Courtney minister of the Church of Christ Chauncey Burial will be in Nye Cemetery in this city The family announces the casket will be opened at the cemetery for Chauncey people unable to attend the Sand Ridge services
Jan 8 in Chauncey two Pioneer residents are reported seriously ill. Mrs Abbie Schoonover is at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charlie Shafer home in Beaumont with slight improvement while Mrs Ellen Shafer of Beaumont is in worse condition.
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey will meet Thursday evening for the installation of officers.
Dr. Warren V. Sprague reports four newborns in Chauncey area two girls born to Herman North and Harley EF Lanning couples in Millfield two boys born to Wiley B. Shelton on the New York farm and Gilbert Kierns of Millfield. Esther Mae Cochran of The Plains visited her cousin Clarice Shafer in Athens during the last week of vacation.
Rose Virginia Davis executive secretary of the American Red Cross for Athens County and a Jefferson Davis relative married Dwight H. Rutherford Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony occurred at 2 30 at the Logan home of Rev E L B Pielow with only the groom's mother and Mr and Mrs Robert C Hess present. The couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago and the Great Lakes and will be at home after January 20 at 7 South Congress Street.
Martha Adreene Swift became the bride of Dwight Brohard Gaskill in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at 82 Shannon Avenue. Rev. Charles Weber officiated. The couple departed for a western honeymoon and will reside at 9744 East Mulberry Street after January 10.
The executive committee of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will convene at the church Thursday at 2 80 o clock in the afternoon. Members listed include Mrs A Y Wilcox Mrs R I Morton Mrs A B Sias and others. Mr J R Stark and Mr Work of Pomeroy stopped in Athens Tuesday to visit Edward Stark at Clines Pharmacy after a business trip in Logan.
Mrs W W Dixon of Greensburg Indiana at 87 travels to Athens to see her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Bower. She has lived in Indiana 65 years and visited Athens two years ago. Athens Girl Scout Council schedules a called meeting this evening at :30 in Chamber of Commerce rooms after a 7 o'clock training course.
Mrs H G Householder hosted the Hobson Study Circle at 11 North Lancaster Street Tuesday evening. Twenty members gave new words and definitions. Mrs W B Walker spoke on Making the Most of Today. Mrs N S Welk presented Translating Our Emotions Into Actions. After the club creed, a social hour and refreshments followed. The next meeting is January 21 at Mrs J H Gross’s home 69 Morris Avenue.
The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Atkinson’s home 18 Columbia Avenue with 12 members present. Mrs W L Gard spoke on China and Mrs QC FE McClure on Japan while Mrs Atkinson performed two piano solos. Daughters of Union Veterans plan a meeting Thursday at 7 PM in the K of P Hall with officer installation.
Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter Daughters of 1812 will meet Friday evening at 7 80 oclock with Mrs Henry Link at 236 East State.
Ohio Wesleyan alumni living in Athens County hold a Saturday dinner at Hillcrest Inn at six, then attend the Ohio Wesleyan-Ohio University basketball game. Professor Arneson from political science will speak. Cards were sent to 40 Athens County alumni.
The U. C. D Club will meet Thursday at 2 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Chauncey reports Charlie Keffer killed a snake near the old Nye homestead above Chauncey. The reptile reportedly came out to bask in the sun on Monday as warm weather arrived.
Jan 8 notice of Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ meeting this evening at Miss Leota Blackford’s home with a pot luck supper a business session and a program urging all members to attend. Mrs Lucy Surgeon returns to The Plains from Akron visit with daughter Mrs Cat Moore and family.
Ray Elliott 82 died at his home near Albany at midnight Tuesday after six weeks of pneumonia and influenza. He leaves a widow six sons two sisters and three brothers. Born near Albany he will be buried Friday at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Cemetery after 2 pm funeral services.
Mrs. Alva Hite of Pomeroy shows improvement after a major operation Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Claude Wood honored the bride to be Lucile Shuler. Miss Connie Weisenbach hosted at 3 Maple Street Tuesday night. Guests included Lenor Haning Cledyth Cramner Lois Walton Jean Kavlish Bernice Moore Helen Junod Bee Miller Mrs Mary Donley Mrs Matt Schuler Mrs Vergile Junod Mrs James Klinenberg Mrs Sylvia Mitchell and the hostess.
Dave Nash of New Lexington learns his car’s smooth running was caused by a missing wrist watch. Three weeks ago he lost the watch and yesterday an oil change led Charles Donnelly to uncover it ground to pieces under the petcock, explaining the clockwork engine.
In Rome at the Pauline Chapel of the Royal Quirinal Palace Crown Prince Humber of Italy married Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. A love match in a glittering setting drew 40,000 onlookers in Quirinal Square as the popular heir to the Italian throne wed the blonde princess who quickly gained affection.
The will of Mary A Robson admitted to Probate Court and record authority to transfer and record real estate vested in John W Robsen, diversee. The will of De Vaison A Davis admitted to Probate Court and record Elizabeth A Davis widow elected to take after the will. Anna Simmons to be appointed guardian of Asa Simmons alleged incompetent hearings set for 9 oclock January 10.
Francia Le Moine and Thelma in Moine appeal a $44.20 judgment to James Stansbaugh in Dover Township. Motions for more definite petitions in lawsuits by Carrie Burson as administrator of Mary Bursons estate and Clayton Starr against Ohio Fuel Gas Co are before Judge J. G Worstell after a May gas explosion that injured Burson and disabled Starr. In a separate matter Judge L C Worstell ruled in favor of Anthony Wilson as Emma Wilson administrator of John S Wilson estate sought damages from Anthony Wilson.
A report notes valuable bonds were carried away from the home of John N. Wilson as operates April or May 1928. The matter appeared in Probate Court and involved an estate case seeking recovery of stolen assets.
Dwight Hayes Rutherford a 25 year old insurance agent and Rose Virginia Davis a social worker are listed in Athens with connections to the pair. The brief item notes only their roles and city.
City safety director Fiana Woodworth says workers will repaint lines and safety zones on Court Street Union Street Mind Street and West State Street from North Court to South College North Congress and South High Street rehabilitation to improve road safety.
An old advertisement touts Haalivant’s Tablets as a remedy for gas and stomach pressure. The text promises relief from empty feeling, nervous palpitations, and post dinner drowsiness, claiming improved breathing and warmth in limbs. The product is sold in a yellow package at drug stores for $1.
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