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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

2

Chauncey Prepares for Plains and Greens Run Joins Rally

Chauncey Blue Devils chase a pair of weekend games starting Friday with a return clash against The Plains after an overtime win. Greens Run visits Chauncey Saturday as a hot streaking opponent, with Daugherty Nicholson Ross Smith and Carter to counter. Girls’ games feature two strong units and a prior Chauncey win over The Plains. The Past Chiefs Club meets at Main Street hosted by Mrs. William Caner with Thelma Linscott in charge.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils the Plains Blue Devils Greens Daugherty Nicholson Ross Smith Carter Invaders Stanley Osborne Chauncey Girls Plains William Can Main Street Chiefs Club Pythian Bisters Thelma Linscott

Birthday Surprise Honored Chauncey Valetha Moore at Home

Valetha Moore was celebrated with a birthday surprise Tuesday night at her home. About 20 neighbors attended, bringing food and gifts while enjoying games and contests. Zelda Bratton baked the birthday cake for the occasion.

Chauncey Valetha Moore Zelda Bratton

Chauncey Residents Attend Double Funeral in Nelsonville

A Chauncey gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ferrel and others traveled to Nelsonville on Wednesday to attend the double funeral of Mrs. Robert Grimm and Mrs. Charles Maffin. The service was at the Church of Christ with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Chauncey Ben Ferrel Woodrow Ferrel Frank Ferrel Everett Ferrel J. 9 Ferrel Watt Ferrel Bennie Ferrel Mary Ferrel Charles Sweeney Sam Tippett Gilbert Courtney Charlies Bradfield Peter Rankin

Mines in Chauncey and nearby districts resume activity

Fifteen mines are active today in the district after idle periods. Mines working include Chauncey No 25, Chauncey No 26, Hocking, Ohio No 1, Kimberly, Carbondale, Lick Run, Coonville, Luhrig, Black Diamond and others. Poston No 6 remains idle.

Chauncey Hocking Poston No Ohio Kimberly Carbondale Lick Run Chauncey No Coonville Luhrig Black Diamond

Sunday School Elects Officers at Millfield

In the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at Millfield officers were chosen with Orris Chadwell as Superintendent Leonard Simpson as assistant superintendent Clara Misner as secretary May Howard as treasurer Bertha Simpson as pianist Kathryn Gillispie as assistant pianist and Woodrow Simpson as librarian.

Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Orris Chadwell Leonard Simpson Clara Misner May Howard Bertha Simpson Kathryn Gillispie Woodrow Simpson

Mohawk Liner Crash Details Highlight Steering Confusion

Mardy Polaner quartermaster aboard the Mohawk testified before a federal inquiry in New York about the crash caused by steering orders from Third Mate Jackson. He said confusion in the engine room followed the abandonment of the automatic steering apparatus as the Talisman collision occurred.

Mardy Polaner Mohawk Talisman New York Jackson

Boy Meeks Undergoes Ear Operation At Sheltering Arms

Richard Earl Meeks, 6, of Broadwell, had an ear operation yesterday at Sheltering Arms Hospital and is reported in good condition today. An unrelated note mentions an albatross trap of natural formation in Australia with birds crashing into a cliff due to low wind.

Richard Earl Meeks Broadwell Sheltering Arms Hospital Australia

Five year old Smathers dies of diphtheria in Jacksonville

Bonnie Grace Smathers aged five died at the family home from diphtheria. Private funeral at 10 a m Friday led by Rev J C Deeds with burial at Oakdale. Survived by seven siblings and parents. Elizabeth Holmes stays with grandparents Mrs and Mrs J W Robinson at Trimble while grandmother recovers from indigestion.

Jacksonville Bonnie Grace Smathers Thomas Smathers J. C. Deeds MEB Oakdale Elizabeth Holmes J. W. Robinson Trimble Mrs. Robinson

Mrs Underwood Improves From Ill Health Flu

Trimble reports Mrs Underwood once ill for months has the flu and is improving after a period of illness.

Trimble Underwood

No. 6 Sets New Tonnage Record at Glouster Mine

No 6 Mine at Glouster Sunday Creek loaded 3741 tons of coal Tuesday, the highest mark ever reached by this mine. The No 6 operation has become the largest in this section of the state with tonnage steadily increasing.

Glouster Sunday Creek Millfield

Birthday Parties Honor Young Family Members in Jacksonville

Mrs. Charles Jvaith hosted a January 26 party for her sons Charles and Richard with games and treats. Guests included relatives and nursery school teachers, sharing gifts and well wishes. A second gathering at the R F E Davis home celebrated grandsons Gerald and Charles Vernon with cake and 24 candles.

Jacksonville Charles Jvaith Charles Richard Mary Alice Stuth Ann Phillips Edithe Meeley Billie Lowry Billy Charlies Tinkham Charlies Williams Eloise Bisnaugie Helen Grandy Jack Smith Helen Davies Nina Lowry Charlies Air Charles Smith R. F E. Davis Gerald Harry Vernon Glouster Davis Courtney Pettit Trimble Robert Miller Jack

Bridge and Euchre Tournament Ends in Glouster

The Amerian Legion Auxiliary sponsored event concluded with high score bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. O. A. McDonald and Ray White and high score euchre prizes to Miss Mary Skinner and Yondell Johnston. A Local Union No. 68 UMWA delegate will be elected at Greens Run High School Saturday at 1 PM with other business on the agenda.

Glouster The Amerian Legion Auxiliary O. A. McDonald Ray White Mary Skinner Yondell Johnston Greens Run High School

Meeting of Young Married People's Class

The Young Married People's Class of the Church of Christ will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Irene Smith on Hill Street.

Church of Christ Irene Smith Hill Street

Glouster Cottage Prayer Meeting Announced

A cottage prayer meeting is set for Friday at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Robbins, with Mrs. Stract assisting. The event invites neighbors to join in the devotional gathering.

Glouster

Loyal Women's Class Meeting At Glouster Church

Loyal Women of the Church of Christ met in the social room with Mrs. Delma Post in charge. Mrs. Jessie McDonald read the scripture and Mrs. Carrie Morris offered prayer. A Lincoln program followed with Post, McDonald, Morris, Vaughn, and Myers as hostesses. Four members have long streaks of Sunday School attendance Felda Stansberry Weitha Williams Rosa Swarts and Anna Cobb. A lunch was served to 3% members.

Church of Christ Church Delma Post Jessie McDonald Carrie Morris Post Felda Stansberry Weitha Williams Rosa Swarts Anna Cobb Kate Vaughn Grace Myers

McConnelsville Team Meets Glouster Friday Night

McConnelsville High basketball travels to Glouster High to face the Tomcats on Friday night. Glouster shows better play in recent games and a strong crowd is expected for the local matchup.

Glouster McConnelsville High Glouster High Tomcats Tomcats

P T A Plans Benefit in Glouster

The Glouster Parent Teacher Association sponsors a bridge and encore party at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday night February 20. Proceeds aid local schools. Charles EB Williams, Route 5 mail carrier, completed modernization of his Spring Street home into a six room single story residence with new partitions, a large living room, and rebuilt dining room and kitchen.

Glouster Glouster Parent- Teacher Association American Legion Charles EB. Williams Route 5 Spring Street

Drayman Buckner Larkin Seeks Replacement Horse

In Piqua on January 31, friends of Buckner Larkin aged 75 are raising funds to buy a new horse after the death of his longstanding work animal. Larkin, known for small hauling with horse and wagon, now seeks community support.

Piqua Buckner Larkin

Buckley’s Mixture Promises Fast Cough Relief

Buckley’s Mixture is advertised as triple acting for bronchitis and colds. The ad claims rapid action, safe for children, easing coughs after a few doses and clearing the bronchial passages for easier breathing, available at Athens Pharmacy.

Buckley Buckley's Athens Pharmacy

Dec 21 not the shortest day say Ohio State prof

Prof Edwin F Coddington of Ohio State University says Dec 21 is not the year's shortest day for most people. He notes leap years alter the date of the actual shortest day and explains how the Gregorian calendar causes these irregularities.

Columbus Edwin F. Coddington Ohio State University Australia Siberia Coddington Ohio State Asia Japan China India

Why Get Up Nights Patent Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes a bladder relief product with juniper oil and buchu leaves in small green Bukets tablets. It claims to flush acids and waste, ease bladder irritation, and reduce waking, desire, scanty flow, and backache. A 25 cent trial is offered with a money back guarantee after four days.

Cline

Contract Bridge Ends Marriage in Chicago Divorce Case

Mrs. Allen Blazer age 22 testified in superior court that contract bridge doomed her marriage to a 41 year old husband. The couple quarreled from their 1979 nuptial date for six years over bridge and separated last Monday. Judge Rudolph F. Desart granted her divorce and custody of their year old daughter.

Chicago Allen Blazer Superior Rudolph F. Desart

Fewer Pupils Absent as Public Health Improves

Measles cases total twenty this week in Athens with fourteen developing in one day. Miss Viola Fell notes improved public health. city schools show fewer absentees: Senior high 33, junior high 33, Central 30, West Side 18, East Side 25. Kansas? No. (Note: state relief commission approves a $160 Trimble town hall painting project.)

Athens Viola Fell Central West Side East Side

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