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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
8
Chauncey plans to relocate 10 pupils after the primary school burned last Sunday morning. The first and second grades move to the Jefferson building, now an auto shop, while the third grade attends the Lincoln building. The Jefferson room will get new seats and desks and books will be supplied after most were lost in the fire.
Mrs. Alice Canter of Millfield travels to Pomeroy after her brother Roy Jones aged 32 is killed by a slate fall at the Easex Mine. Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday.
Mrs. C. H. Boudinot of Millfield spends the week in New Lexington visiting her son W. P. Boudinot and family. Clarence Willis is reported ill with heart trouble at his parents home in Nelsonville. The Willis family formerly lived in Millfield. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dennis of Columbus and their daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Dennis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Wemmer, east of Millfield.
Funeral services were held at 10 30 AM from the Wilson family home in Sand Ridge near Chauncey for Curtin Wilson who died Monday. Rev. Hirams Mingus of Holmes Church conducted the services with music by Mrs. Joe Bridgewater and Mr. and Mrs. Mingus. Burial followed at New Straiteville cemetery. Survived by his wife Evelyn, four children, his parents and several siblings.
A double birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Howard in Millfield for Ruth Ann Howard who turned three and Jack Schrappe who turned nine Chauncey attended with family members and friends. The same source notes the death of the life granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson from diphtheria at their nearby home near Millfield on Tuesday night.
Jan 19 Chauncey Jane White nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy White is in serious condition at her home east of Millfield after several days of illness with little improvement reported by statements.
In Chauncey fourteen mines operated Wednesday and ten remained active today. Operated sites include Carbondale Kimberly Lick Run Black Diamond Chauncey No 25 No 107 No 219 No 28 No 15 and No 6 reflecting continued mining activity in the district.
District 11 of the Ohio Vocational Association will hold a public speaking contest Friday at 2 pm at Bartlett School Bartlett Ohio. Participants from every vocational agriculture school in the district compete with the winner advancing to the state contest during Farmers Week at Ohio State University. Judges include Prof W F Copeland T E Byrne and Ernest Grunwald.
Widespread barter system in Southern California feeds about 100000 jobless people. Unemployed workers trade labor for surplus crops, goods, and services, aided by farmers, merchants, and landlords. Leaders include T W Grubbs H P Dean and others. relief reliance reduced as exchanges multiply.
Fire last Friday leveled the Dunfee residence and the Mission at Rutland. The Dunfees moved to the Ash McGhee farm while services are held at George Musser Hall. Community notices follow with birthday tributes, club meetings, and local social updates from Rutland.
Albert Binderbasin Sr. of Taylor Ridge says his son Albert Jr. known as Mike was implicated in stealing a radio from the Danford and Danford Store in Trimble Saturday night. The elder, a honey producer, denies involvement.
Columbus report notes strong cash corn demand at current levels as market receipts meet needs. Wheat futures declined 1 1/2 cents per bushel over the week despite a spike in prices when the Domestic Allotment Bill moved in the House.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as soothing and potent against persistent coughs and bronchial inflammation. It claims the medicine acts on the throat membranes, stops inflammation, and helps after colds or flu, with guidance from a physician and money-back promises.
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