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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1935
Page
12
A 60 passenger school bus inside a two story frame garage near Chauncey Schools burned after a short circuit in bus wiring. Firemen fought the blaze but the garage framework and upper structure were consumed leaving only tile walls on the ground floor. The bus chassis may be repairable and efforts focused on saving Everett Robinson's property.
Nineteen mines were active Tuesday and Thursday and today. The current active list includes Chauncey No 25 Poston Ohio No 1 Salem Hollow Lick Run Luhrig Coonville Kimberly Carbondale Black Diamond and others such as No 9 No 287 No 15 No 119 No 219 No 69 No 10X.
Funeral services for 78 year old George Gabriel Sr a Chauncey life long resident were held Tuesday led by Rev Gues Graham pastor of Zion Free Will Baptist Church The hymn s were sung by Mr and Mrs Ralph Patterson Grandsons served as pallbearers George Gabriel Jr and eight others Surviving spouse Fran cie and eight children Roy George Jr Denail John Fred Clifford Mrsrene Deweese James The sons stay in this vicinity The daughter Mrs Deweese lives in Manafield Onto There are 32 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Announcement records the marriage of Bartha Jean Chadwell and Bennie Addington of Trimble. The solemnization occurred Saturday night at the Chauncey home of Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ. Parents attended. couple plans residence in Trimble.
Chauncey Jackson County quarterly meeting of the Free Will Baptist Church gathers at Zion Church starting tonight at 7 o clock and continues through Saturday and Sunday. Saturday services are at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm with all day Sunday services. Public invited. Rev. Guss Graham pastor.
Chauncey Mazon Council number 93 of Pocahontas held its annual chicken dinner Saturday night at the lodge hall. Maude Trippler Doris Theisen Ruby Simpson and Alice Theisen led the arranging committee. Dinner was served at two long tables as members and their families attended. Following the meal bingo and euchre were played.
Chauncey and Columbia visitors report influenza illness of Asa Blanchard Chauncey and improved condition of Mrs John Katzen back Mrs Parkhurst and Mrs Minister sisters from Cincinnati visiting Edward Minister rest in Columbus Henry Minister Chillicothe visits Elisa Avenue minister family Also Bible School and worship set at Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday 9 90 Rev Gilbert Courtney to preach at Greens Run and Trimble services Sunday.
Columbus January 25 A Kentucky archaeologist reports Hopewell Culture artifacts at Ricketts Mound in Montgomery County. H C Shetrone of Ohio State Museum notes it fits southern Ohio finds near Cincinnati Portsmouth and Marietta. He says Ohio is among 20 states with similar prehistoric remains.
Hauptmann testifies about his birth in Saxony on November 26 1899 his early work as a dishwasher to his immigrant path to the United States He recounts military service in the Kaiser's army a prison sentence and a frugal life with wife Anna Schoeffiler The day of the Lindbergh ransom payment April 2 is placed after his work at the Majestic Apartments in Manhattan and a veteran music evening with Hans Kioeppe nburg ending after 11 or 12 o clock
Ohio University has 54 degree and diploma applicants for the term ending Friday February 1. Final mid year exams are set for next week, with no graduation exercises this term. graduates may participate in the June program. Names span arts, commerce, science in education, elementary and kindergarten education, and county education majors across Athens Cleveland New York and other locales.
Ohio Industrial Commission data show 12 835 injury and disease claims filed in December with 74 fatalities, up from November's 11 795 claims and 72 deaths. Athens County logged 128 claims, none fatal, with various time loss and medical cases.
The Rev. David P. Morris of the Church of Christ in this city will open a week long series of meetings at the Ferndale Church next Monday night, inviting all to attend and hear his sermons.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Esta Harper’s Fairlawn Avenue home with 23 attendees. Cassie Vaughn led, readings featured poems by Edgar A. Guest, and a note from Mia Anna Garver of the Cleveland Christian Orphanage was read. Committees were formed and Vera Kinney won a cake by naming Bible books. February’s meeting is led by Mrs. Ora Kittle’s committee.
Glouster High Tomcats visit Buchtel on Saturday for a league game. Tomcats have won their last two contests, including a league win at New Lexington and another on J.T. team’s court.
The United Brethren Church fundraiser by the Senorita Class featured candlelight dining, a musical program with Violet Slay on piano, Howard Langfeld and Billy Yount on guitar and mandolin, and contests won by Rebecca Cobb, Mildred Mitchell, C. J. McCullough, and Dallas McGee. Forty-four guests attended with 21 members. out of town visitors included Lawrence Lewis, Lester Searls, Jake Collins, Jack Jacksonville, Helen and John Vickroy, Bill Tippie, Ada Thomas, and Pete Pappaes.
Miss Una Miller entertained her bridge club Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs R G Kasler. Three tables played with high score prizes to Miss Helen Green. a hostess gift to Miss Miller. A two course luncheon was served. Members present included Marjorie Anderson, Marie Antle, Velma Barstow, Merle Danford, Evelyn and Lillian Deal, Helen Earich, Helen Green, Faye McKinley, Eleanor Sharick and Edithe Wolfe. Guest Mrs John Blower. The club will be entertained February 6 at Mrs Eleanor Sharick Millfield.
Senn district supervisor explains FERA relief aid for farmers focuses on providing implements feed and livestock in exchange for cash payments with low interest. County reps inspect tracts and submit cases to state officials. no fixed aid limits. He cites farmers losing share of consumer dollar and urges local cooperative solutions for purchasing livestock and produce to boost local markets.
Miss Thelma Bethel daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bethel Bascom formerly Hollister residents wed William Kunkelman of Sandusky last Saturday afternoon The ceremony took place at the home of Mr and Mrs G E Markins in Fostoria The bride a former Hollister High School student A miscellaneous shower for the newlyweds was hosted by Mrs Markina at 223 Crocker Street Fostoria
Helen Richey, a 25 year old Pittsburgh woman, becomes the nation’s first female transport and airwoman pilot, breaking gender barriers in aviation.
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