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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1928
Page
7
Arthur Brisbane argues the automobile defines modern American life, offering mobility, health, and freedom. He urges readers to consider multiple cars for family use, promotes displays by dealers, and extols the car as a home on wheels that expands horizons and happiness.
Ma zon Council No. 93 of Pocahontas held its regular meeting this week and installed officers including Alice Theisen as Pocahontas and Doris Cole as first C. Other appointees were named by title with several Misner and Theisen family members noted. In Chauncey Henry installation was reported and funeral notices appear for local residents including Mr. Richardson and Augustine of Sugar Creek with services planned in Nelsonville and Zion Free Will Baptist Church.
CHAUNCEY Jan 14 Earl Johnston Clyde Lott and James Mullins Jr noted trappers report catching two large coons last week near Sandy Ridge and Sugar Creek in the vicinity of Chauncey.
Dr. Don Carlos Nye arrived in Chauncey to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Nye and brothers William and F J Nye. He practiced in Buenos Aires, Argentina after graduating from the College of Osteopathy in Kirksville Missouri. Dr Robert F E Nye is also a doctor.
A London based osteopath from England sailed last week to Chauncey to spend two weeks at the home of his parents and brothers. He intends rest and to consult with local physicians during his stay.
Chauncey January 14 members of the Wahoo club of the Pocahontas lodge met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F E Boudinot in Millfield and spent the day piecing quilt blocks before a pot luck noon dinner. Several couples and relatives attended as guests and hostesses assisted. The next meeting is set for January 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Misner in Millfield.
Noble Richardson died in Nelsonville on Thursday. He was married to Arzetta McHarg formerly of this city who lived here with her grandparents the late John Fiske and Mrs Elizabeth Fiske. She is a niece of Charles Fiske and Mrs Wilfred.
The Ladies' Aid society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church met in regular session at the aid room this week. Attendees included Mrs. J. W. Hawk, Mrs. Robert Graves, Mrs. Theodore Nagle, Mrs. George Bean, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Barney Hill, Mrs. Harry Porter, Mrs. Edward Buffington, Mrs. Zell Buffington, Mrs. Zine Courtney, Mrs. George Cochran, Mrs. William Hamer, and Mrs. Charlt Keaton.
Dr Powell of St Louis Missouri manager of Cutler Griffin company and a Baptist minister spoke to Chauncey Dover high school students Friday morning on the subject Products and By-Products of the High School.
Religious services for the inmates of the County Home will be held in the chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand of Chauncey will lead the program.
Mr and Mrs F M McHarg entertained at dinner Thursday with guests including Mrs Elizabeth Barber of Nelsonville Mrs George Gabriel Jr and Mr and Mrs James McHarg all listed in the Lower Plains Notes society column.
Mrs. John Jones of Athens visited Monday to Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield. Guests Tuesday included Mrs. Harry Moore and Mrs. Ray Wiley, among others.
Hudson Essex introduces a 10 car line with improved style and value led by a Essex 4 door sedan under $800. The models feature Bourne six engines, stronger brakes, Electron drop theft device, new radiator ornaments, nickel lamps, low running boards, Mohair upholstery, burl walnut dash, and optional custom color panels.
Greens Run PTA opened its new year with Superintendent John Patterson addressing “Some Emphasis in Education.” James E. Love attended and national and state president messages were read. The program included educational motion pictures. In Leicester England, Rev. R B Disney resigns after being forbidden to teach sex matters to youths.
London reports foot-and-mouth disease spreading among deer in the New Forest with authorities weighing a troop deployment to kill affected animals to prevent further contagion.
Note fragment references an auto wreck incident related to alcohol the exact action or outcome is unclear due to damaged text. The readable portion notes three drinks and an ensuing legal or disciplinary context. No definitive names places dates or organizations are present in the legible portion.
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