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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

6

Chauncey Blue Devils eye Plains game after 16 wins

Chauncey Blue Devils ride a 16 1 record and a i game win streak into a Plains road game tonight. Albany pushed Chauncey to a 25 20 defeat ahead of a tight Chauncey Albany girls bout won 94 21 by Albany. Remaining schedule lists Feb 7 Racine Feb 8 McArthur Feb 14 J T Feb 22 McArthur Feb 28 Crookaville. Trustees and stewards of the M E Church meet Friday at 7 00 at the Stafingers home Converse St.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils the Plains Blue Devils Plains Plainsmen Albany Noble Ennis Woodram Oxley Zimmerman M. E. Church F. H. Staffinger Converse St

Langsville Personal Social Mention

Langsville reports extreme cold with thermometers below 30 below zero on Friday morning. Local residents Nathan Kennedy and W D Bolin are ill, F C Taylor also ill. A skating party drew local youths Wednesday. Charles Searles and wife attended a funeral in Hurricane West Virginia. W E Nelson and family from Rutland visit their parents J H Nelson. G B Davis near Salem Center ill. Lewis and Mac Johnston, employed near McArthur, spent the weekend with their parents.

Langsville F. C. Taylor Charles Searles Hurricane W. Va Mary Welk W. E. Nelson Rutland J. H. Nelson G. B. Davis Salem Center Lewis and Mac Johnston McArthur R. C. Johnston

European pension schemes for veterans compared across nations

The article outlines how Britain France Germany and Italy structured postwar pensions. It notes Britain’s 100 percent disabled tier with weekly cash grants, Germany’s income linked scales and city varying rates, France’s large cash and social benefits plus 140 percent increases in 1929, and Italy’s lower overall cost with a 30 percent disability threshold and distinct front line versus non front line injury rules. It also mentions women children and dependents benefits and political pressure surrounding pensions.

London Europe Great Britain France Germany Italy British Ministry of Pensions England

Bailey divorce suit filed in Athens County Court

William J. Bailey of 718 Patrick Street Charleston West Virginia is named defendant in a divorce and alimony suit filed by Lillie M. Bailey in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. The answer is due by March 14, 1936. Attorney L. G. Worstell represents the plaintiff.

William J. Bailey Patrick Street Charleston W. Va Ny M. Bailey Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lillie M. Bailey L. G. Worstell

Sheriff’s Sale of Athens County Real Estate

The State of Wnio, Athens County. Common Pleas Court Case No. 16316 William C. Bean sues Clarence J. Heaton. An Order of Sale authorizes a public auction February 24 1936 at 1 30 P M at the Athens Court House. Parcels 1397 1398 1399 in Farich's Addition on N Lancaster Street appraised at 2000 cannot sell for less than 1333 1 1 3. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles Stratton. Attorney L G Worstell.

Wnio Athens County Common Pleas William C. Bean Clarence J. Heaton Athens Ohio Farich N. Lancaster Street Charles Stratton L. G. Worstell

Sheriff's sale of real property in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County issues a public sale by the sheriff for the Federal Land Bank of Louisville against Isaac Cook and others. Four tracts of land totaling 95 acres plus additional parcels are offered with coal and mineral reservations and oil and gas rights reserved to prior grantors. Located on Sand Rockwart Road, appraised at 3750 dollars, with cash terms. Sale set for February 10, 1986 at 1:30 PM.

Isaac Cook Athens Stuate Rome Said Township Frank Trotter William Gahagen Athens County Ohio Company George Ashburn Sandrockwart Road Ee County Wd Yi Idues Board of Education Letart Falls Meigs County Ohio Ronan & Jogieson South Front Street Columbus State of Ohio Public Works Administration Federal Emergency Administration of Publi Works PWA H. Manufl Letart

Many Relatives Attend Bradfield Funeral in Chauncey

Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Charlies BE Bradfield Sr in Chauncey. Attendees included William and Laura Bradfield, Paul and Bernard Bradfield, Luther Wallace, Amy Mutchmore, Leonard Koenig and family, Leslie Bradfield, Walter Porter, Frieda Willock, William Shields, Chas Maple, Russell Finsterwald, Carman Church, John Longstaff, C N Sanders family, Sisson and Wade households, Olive Brookins, Fulton, Chappalear, Cronin, and others from Murray City Logan Lewisburg Millfield and Jacksonville.

Chauncey Charlies Be, Bradfield William Bradfield Laura Kathleen Bradfield Paul Bernard Bradfield Thomas S&s. Dawson Columbus Luther Wallace Bob Wallace Lewisburg W. Va Bess Mutchmore Amy Mutchmore Logan Leonard Koenig Murray City Leslie Bradfield Garfield Porter Walter Porter Frieda Willock William Shields Charles Maple Russell Finsterwald Carman Church Athens John Longstaff Middleport C. N. Sanders Clarence Sanders Chas Sanders L. W. Sanders Robinett Sisson Wade Olive Brookins Fulton Millfield Charles Danford Trimble Chappalear Cronin Jacksonville

Two Candidates to Receive First Degree at Magic City Lodge

Magic City Lodge 1. O. O. F. will hold a regular meeting tonight where two candidates will be admitted to the first degree. The event highlights the lodge’s ongoing fraternal activities in Glouster.

Glouster Magic City Lodge

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case 16304 lists Don Rosa as plaintiff with defendants including Rana M Waggoner. The sheriff will sell two tracts east of Plantsville in Bern Township at public action. First tract contains about 71.16 acres and second about 32 acres subject to legal highways. Appraised at 1236 dollars with a minimum bid of two thirds of that amount. Charles Stratton Sheriff.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Views Don Rosa Kaintiff Rana M. Waggoner Athens Ohio Bern Ohio Company Washington County Plantsville Charles Stratton R. M. Windgardner

Public Auction Of 160 Acre Ohio Farmland in Athens County

Common Pleas Court case 13063 F R Beasley vs W R Wells and A M Wells. Alias execution sale at the courthouse door in August 1936 at 1:30 PM. Describes 160 acres in Berntown township with 20 acre exception, minerals reserved, dower of Fannie E Wells, located near Amesville. Appraised at $1,000. minimum bid two thirds of that. Sheriff Ares Stratton. Attorney MD Hudghes.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court F. R. Beasley W. R. Wells A. M. Wells Athens State of Ohio Berntown Marietta, Cleveland and Columbus Railway Company Amesville Bartlett Marietta, Cleveland and Columbus Railway Carbon Coal Company Willam

Chauncey Area Personal Notes From Local News

CHAUNCRHY Mr and Mrs Harvey Wade hosted guests Mr and Mrs Deitrich from Youngstown Ohio. Jack Sanders recovered from illness and stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders at Fred Sanders home Trimble Heights. Mr and Mrs Hyatt Pettit of Millfield visited parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Anti Trimble Heights. Mrs Mabel Sanders and son Ralph ill with mumps. Iris Cunningham of near Albany visits aunts Mrs Esther Ferrer Chauncey and Mrs Viola Sanders Millfield. Mrs Vera Bridgewater to lead a missionary program for the Young People Society at Morristown Holiness Church Sunday at 6 15 p m.

Chauncrhy Harvey Wade Lewis Anti Trimble Heights Mabel Sanders Ralph Iris Cunningham Albany Esther Ferrer Chauncey Viola Sanders Millfield Vera Bridgewater Young People's Society Morristown Holiness Church

Chauncey Mines Operated Friday District List

Mines operating in the district Friday included No. 5 No. 64 No. 24 No. 9 No. 28 No. 267 No. 255 No. 219 No. 10X Ohio No. 1 Poston No. 6 Chauncey N Y 25 Coonville Lick Run Luhrig Hocking Kimberly Salem Hollow and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Ohio Poston Chauncey N. Y Coonville Lick Run Luhrig Hocking Kimberly Salem Hollow Black Diamond

Ladies Aid Society meets at Millfield Church of Christ

Members of the Ladies Aid Society gathered Thursday at Millfield Church of Christ for an all day quilting and potluck dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Celia Boudinot, Mrs. Bart Pettit, Mrs. Sandera, Mrs. Mabel Sisson, Mrs. Lizzie Robinett, Mrs. Hyatt Pettit, Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs. Jessie Fulton.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Celia Boudinot Bart Pettit Sandera Mabel Sisson Lizzie Robinett Hyatt Pettit Olive Brookins Jessie Fulton

Glouster Veterans Apply for Bonus at Legion Hall

Frank McCann Post of the American Legion urges World War veterans to visit the Legion hall tonight and Saturday from 7 to 9 PM to fill out bonus payment blanks. Free assistance will fill and certify forms and rush them to government offices for payment pending discharge papers and pink slips.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion American Legion Hall

True Blue Club entertained at home with games and keeno

Miss Jessie Janchius delightfully entertained the True Blue Club at her home Tuesday night. The evening featured contests and playing keeno. A light lunch was served to the ladies named Phyllis Jago Phyllis Kleinman Lois Kinney Phyllis Dyer Juanita Cunningham Joan Beshara Mary Elizabeth Clark Mary Janchius and guest Edith May Henry.

Glouster Jessie Janchius True Blue Club

Rothwell Club Observes Music and Birthdays in Cross Street Gathering

The Rothwell Club met at Mrs. J. H. Henshaw’s home on Cross Street with members noting women active in music. Papers on Jennie Lind and Carrie Jacobs Bond were read, Gertrude Pride sang two solos, a birthday cake honored Mrs. F. P. Kientz, and parties celebrated birthdays of Mrs. Kientz and Mrs. Craft with gifts and refreshments.

W. W. Bryson F. P. Kientz A. McDonald Gertrude Pride Kientz H. F. Kittle W. A. Craft Craft Rothwell Club C. A. Bingman M. M. Bryson FE. M. Brower W. R. Drury William James Alta Lovell John B. Stiff C. K. Rockhold J. H. Henshaw

Bakers Union Local 128 Meets at City Hall Athens

A meeting of Bakers' Union Local No 128 will be held at the city hall in Athens Saturday night at 8 o'clock. The local covers Athens Hocking and Meigs counties and representatives from union shops in the three counties are expected to attend.

Glouster Bakers’ Union Athens Hocking Meigs

Glouster and Caldwell Lead Big Six Ties Set Up Tonight

Glouster New Concord High basketball teams visit Glouster High for a Big Six League clash with the Tomcats. Both Glouster and Caldwell sit tied for first in the standings heading into the game.

Glouster New Concord High Glouster High Tomcats Caldwell

Nelsonville Brick Company Dissolves in 1936

Notice states that on January 2 1936 The Nelsonville Brick Company elected to dissolve and wind up its affairs. A certificate of dissolution was filed with the Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus. Directors listed include R Robinson D A Evans W H Parks Browning Co W Thompson.

Nelsonville Brick Company Columbus Ohio R. Robinson D. A. Evans W. H. Parks Browning Co W. Thompson Nelsonville Brick Co

Communion Services Planned at Glouster

The Glouster M E Church schedules worship and communion on Sunday morning at 10 30 following Sunday School. Epworth League meets at 6 p m with a 7 p m sermon by Rev F G Boroff. Wednesday study and prayer at 7 p m. Sunday morning sermon subject A Triumph in Christ after Sunday School at 9 with Lord s supper at 10. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Evening service at 7 with One Baptism. Mid week devotional Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster M. E Epworth League F. G. Boroff David P. Morris Christian Endeavor

Grass Run-Side Hill Brief News Mention

No school here since January twenty second due to cold weather and poor roads. Mrs Don L Wood and son Patrick of Pomeroy were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs William Nicholson. Miss Alice Jean Plummer spent Wednesday with Miss Betty Bratton. Mr and Mrs Frank Halliday and others visited Mr and Mrs C F Anderson. Dorothy Molden visited Race Davis. Harry Saxton and G O Will hosted guests. Frances Cleland stayed with Marion McClure.

Don L. Wood Patrick, Pomeroy William Nicholson Alice Jean Plummer Betty Bratton Frank Halliday Virgil Adkins Harrisonville C. F. Anderson Dorothy Molden Race Davis Harry Saxton G. O. Will Frances Cleland Marion McClure

Local Gibisonville Notes and School Scarcity

Gibisonville community reports delayed play due to events at clubs and churches. Local runs include Rev. Anderson and Rev. Warren leading meetings, basketball reserves praised, and school closed due to scarlet fever amid a farmhouse fire incident and community visitors.

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