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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1933

Page

8

Mrs. Mary E. McCollam Dies in Chauncey Home

Mary Elizabeth McCollam aged 71 wife of I F McCollam Chauncey died at her Main Street home after a two year illness She is survived by son James two sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm from Chauncey M E Church with Rev Russ Graham officiating Burial will follow in Athens First Union Street Cemetery Friends may call at the home until Friday night The casket will be opened at the church

Chauncey Mary Elizabeth McCollam I. F. McCollam Main Street James McCollam Armintha Roberts Albany Amanda Crow Mineral James Knowlton Levi Knowton Bellefontaine Ohio Carbondale Chauncey M. E. Church Russ Graham Union Street Athens

Millfield Sunday School to Elect Officers

Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will elect officers at the evening service Sunday January 15. At 7 o clock the service will include communion conducted by Rev. F J Patterson.

Millfield M. FE Millfield

Get-Together Meeting of Pocahontas Councils in Millfield

A district Pocahontas get-together met Monday night in Nelsonville with ten councils represented and about 100 attendees. Attendees from Maron Council No. DP of P included Myrtle Olbers Harriet Snyder Alice Theisen Ruby Simpson Jessie Fulton Eliza Robinett Minnie Willis and Alice Powell.

Millfield the of Pocahontas Nelson Ville Maron Mra Yrtle Olbers Harriet Snyder Alice Theisen Ruby Simpson Jessie Fulton Elizabe Robinett Minnie Willis Alice Powell

Miss Ag Gerdner to Speak at Naza Church Friday

Miss Ag Gerdner, a returned missionary from India, will speak at the Naza Church in The Plains on Friday evening at 1 30 o'clock. She will discuss her mission work and experiences abroad.

the Plains

Mines Resume Operation in Chauncey Area

Sixteen mines are active again today in Chauncey area including Carbondale Imberly Hocking WLaubhrig Lick Run Chauncey No 25 Poston No Black Diamond No 119 No 219 No 24 No 9 No 15 No A and No 9.

Chauncey Carbondale Imberly Hocking Wlaubhrig Lick UN Chauncey No Poston Black Diamond

Young People's Night at Chauncey Church of God revival

Tonight the Chauncey Church of God hosts Young People's Night as revival services conducted by Rev. B Haines of Athens. The Athens and Chauncey youth group will lead a one hour service, followed by a sermon by Rev. Mr. Em. Special music is planned under Raymond Atkins, song leader.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God B. Haines Athens Chauncey Arch Raymond Atkins

Emerald Oil Promises Fast Healing for Sores

Vintage advertisement claims Emerald Oil heals old sores quickly with a money back guarantee. It urges immediate treatment and mentions a store and a doctor if not resolved.

Gaye Quick Ady

Dance Benefit Draws Wide Attendance in Chauncey

Chauncey Jan 12 large attendance reported for a benefit dance and oyster supper at the K P hall. Chauncey Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers sponsors event with orchestra music and oyster stew served by auxiliary women. Committee includes Mrs. Chas Baker Rhoda Olliver and Jenny Courtney. Millfield Jan 12 quilt sale committee urges turning in ticket stubs to Gilbert Keirns O McDaniel or Millfield Post Office by Friday. A social Saturday features quilt sale by Men’s Bible Class aided by Ladies Aid to fund church basement.

Chauncey K. of P. Hall Chauncey Auxiliary United Mine Workers Chas. Baker Rhoda Olliver Jennie Courtney Millfield Millfield Church

Miss Bailes of Albany Visits Chauncey Family

Miss Mary Bailes of Albany visits Chauncey this week with her aunt Mrs. Winnie Baughman and family, staying at their home.

Chauncey Mary Bailes Albany Winnie Baughman

French Miners Wage Claims Questioned by Athenian Ex Miner

Louis Thomas a French native and coal miner for over two decades in the United States visited Athena and disputed reports about French miner wages. He cited his brother earning about five dollars per day in Southern France and described home ownership among French miners, mining depth, and coal quality in Gard's B_messages.

Louis Thomas France United States Athena Thomas Dry Giouster Bessages Gard

Mother of Ten Is Given Jail Sentence

In Cleveland on January 12 40 P federal Judge Paul Jones sentenced 44 year old Augustina Belsito to 15 days in jail for selling a quart of liquor for 50 cents. The mother of ten and expectant wife faced a leniency plea but the judge called it an outrage to bring more children into the world while struggling to support those already born.

Cleveland Paul Jones Augustina Belsito

Women Students May Change Campus Rules At Ohio Univ

The Ohio University Constitutional Revisions Committee of the Women's League will meet Friday afternoon to revise the constitution last amended in 1913. One change would let women Advisory Board members represent housing units rather than head a campus organization. Previously four societies dominated campus life Philomathea Christomathian Adelphian and Athenean.

Ohio University Women's League League Philomathea Christomathean Adelphian Athenean

Ohio lawmakers weigh building and loan affairs

Columbus officials report that building and loan associations in Ohio draw swift legislative scrutiny. Governor White seeks study and stronger supervision, while Senator Yoder urges a full committee investigation amid recent removals and proposed receiverships.

Columbus Ohio Ninetieth General Assembly White Paul PB. Yoder Dayton Building and Loan McGuire Theodore Tangeman Columbian Building and Loan Company of Security Savings Association Yoder

Ford proposes three year mortgage exemption for Ohio farmers

Sen James E Ford of Chillicothe says he will introduce a bill to protect farmers who lose homes to foreclosure. The measure, based on old English law, would grant a three year exemption period to redeem property and keep farmers on their farms during the period.

Columbus James E. Ford Chillicothe Ohio Ford

Winter Robins Reported Common Across Ohio

Mrs. J. A. Wiseman of Richland Avenue dismisses first robin stories, noting a large flock around her home all winter. She recalls robins and even birds in snow drifts during December, suggesting these birds prefer northern winters and do not travel south.

J. A. Wiseman Richland Avenue The Messenger Ohio

Ohio Debaters Open Buckeye Year with Dual Meet

Ohio University prepares for Buckeye debates starting January 19 with a dual meet against Denison University. The team holds a joint Ohio Conference championship with Toledo University and Wittenberg. No official Buckeye decision will be announced, with an audience vote likely used to gauge performance.

Toledo University Wittenberg Ohio University Buckeye Denison University

Students Register in O. U. Business Booklet

One hundred five Ohio University students, the same count as 1932, have registered with the university business booklet designed to aid graduates in finding employment. Miss Lillian Barbour, head of the Bureau of Appointments, announced the booklet is complete and will appear in print soon.

Ohio University Lillian Barbour Bureau of Appointments

Carbondale High Students Tour Messenger Plant

Nine juniors from Carbondale High School visited The Messenger plant on Wednesday to learn about daily newspaper production. Accompanied by economics teacher Mrs. G H Sharp the group also toured the Ohio University Museum.

Carbondale High School Messenger G. H. Sharp Ohio University Museum Nedra Smith Audrey Dunlap Nolan Mace Frank Frisby Catherine Arnold Nellie Smart Geraldine Frisby Roy Mace Nial Doolittle

Corning Woman Amanda Cunnion Dies After Illness

Miss Amanda Cunnion 58 of Corning died at the home of her brother in law John Bruns Monday after a long heart related illness. She was a member of St Bernard Catholic Church. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Edward Reese Corning and Misses Anna and Tillie Cunnion Columbus. Funeral services were at St Bernard Church at 9 am Wednesday and burial in New Lexington Cemetery.

Corning Amanda Cunnion John Bruns Cunnion St. Bernard Catholic Church Edward Reese Anna Tillie Cunnion Columbus New Lexington

Trimble Township Education Board Names Officers

Trimble Township Board of Education organizes for the year electing President Ed Cartwright Vice President James Brown Clerk Dallas Christman with Henry Adams and Mack Mee Cutcheon as the other two members. Miss Sue Zockine hired to fill Greens Run fourth grade vacancy caused by Mrs Margaret Johnson Hunter’s resignation.

Glouster Trimble Township Sue Zockine Greens Run Margaret Johnson Hunter Miss Zockine

Unverified Health Claim Ad Promises Refunds

An old advertisement offers 666 Liquid or Tablets and 666 Salve with a money-back guarantee if illness occurs before March 1, 1993. It requests testimonials and promises reimbursement through a cruggist. The notice uses unclear medical claims and requests reader participation.

Oklahoma Is Land Of Milk and Honey

Emmett B. Mason of Jacksonville area spends winter vacation in western Oklahoma visiting relatives at Billings and Delaware. He notes warm weather with light frost, recent rain, and dry dusty roads. He reports farming activity and cheap crops with wheat at 25 cents a bushel, corn 16 cents, oats 10 to 13 cents, and an 80 pound pig selling for 80 cents.

Glouster Emmett B. Mason Jacksonville Oklahoma John Billings Delaware Mr. Mason Ohio

Moose Hall Hosts Charity Mixed Dance Saturday Night

The Women of the Moose sponsor a charity mixed dance at the Moose hall in Glouster this Saturday night with proceeds aiding a local cause.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers in Jacksonville

Nine veh Rebekah Lodge at this place will install officers at a meeting to be held Friday night. Members are requested to bring their favorite dish for a potluck to be served at the close of lodge work.

Jacksonville Nineveh Rebekah

Peanut Butter Becomes Menu Highlight In Nutritious Diet

Nutrition notes from The Day extol peanuts as a high quality protein source with richer calcium and phosphorus content than steak or eggs. A sample menu outlines breakfast to dinner featuring peanut butter soups, salads, and dishes, noting digestibility and ample calories per pound versus beef and eggs.

United States Food Bureau

Glouster school term ends as new courses planned

Glouster closes the first semester this week. New studies will replace algebra II with solid geometry and business English with public speaking in the second half of the term.

Glouster

Glouster Drama Trial "Protection" Presented Tonight

Twenty three youths from Glouster will stage the dramatic trial "Protection" at the M. E. Church tonight with cooperation from other city churches. Admission is free.

Glouster M. E. Church

Civil War Veteran W D Christman Recovers From Flu

GLOUSTER Jan 12 W D Christman a Civil War veteran near Oakdale is slowly recovering from a lengthy flu illness. He now sits up in bed part of the time and shows improving strength after several weeks of sickness.

Glouster W. D. Christman Oakdale

Former Football Man Loses Part of Bar

Hayward Kelly of Beverly escaped a prison sentence after pleading guilty to mayhem for biting off about a third of Paul Schafer left ear during an assault. Schafer, a Beverly public school teacher and Marietta College alumnus, was attacked by a group. Kelly was placed on four years parole.

Marietta Hayward Kelly Beverly Common Pleas Kelly Paul Schafer Schafer Marietta College

Young Girl Dies of Pneumonia at Home

Katherine Mae Foreman five-year-old daughter of Raymond and Fay Foreman died at their Coolville Ridge home at 7 pm Tuesday from pneumonia. Funeral services set for 10 am Friday at Clarks Chapel with Rev Ward Radford officiating. burial in Clarks Chapel Cemetery.

Katherine Mae Raymond Fay Foreman Coolville Ridge Clarks Chapel Ward Radford

Were Pleased With Return on Messenger Policy in Accident

Mr and Mrs John Shaffer of Murray City expressed satisfaction with The Messenger Insurance Policy after Mr Shaffer was disabled in an accident. Mrs Shaffer praised fair treatment and said she will continue paying the policy while noting the couple received a check recently.

John Shaffer Murray City Shaffer

County Cows Lead Milk Production in Washington County

In Marietta on January 12, registered Holstein cattle at the Washington County Children's Home topped the herd improvement association grading for December. They yielded 2,015 pounds of milk and 100.8 pounds of butterfat, with the prize heifer giving 970 pounds of milk and 36.9 pounds of fat. Jersey cattle owned by Merle D. Stacy posted 915 pounds milk with 45.9 pounds butterfat, 880 pounds milk with 40.5 pounds fat, and 710 pounds milk with 40 pounds fat.

Marietta Washington County Jersey Merle D. Stacy

Fatal accident in New Lexington claims Matthew Studer

Matthew Studer, 50, died in New Lexington when a small building structure collapsed as he descended. A long splinter pierced his neck reaching a major vein, causing fatal injuries in the peculiar accident.

New Lexington Matthew Studer Studer

Unscrutable Sore Throat Advice Peddled By Ad Style

Fragmentary ad copy touts throat care with claims of quick relief from sore throat and winter discomfort. It hints at antiseptics and gargling but is incoherent with broken phrasing and unclear products.

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Mary E. McCollam Chauncey Home Miller’s Hotel Will O. U. Business Bermuda Ed Cartwright Gloubter Progressive Study Club Ruth Watkins Front Street Lou Munden Vicki Baum Catherine Gibson Cincinnati Christman Dix Regi Vicks Vapore Creomulsion Cascarettes Gillette Blades Hills Vicks Cough Scotts
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