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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1929

Page

5

Many visitors and travels noted in local society

Alliance residents and relatives frequently visit kin in Ohio and beyond. Families travel to Los Angeles Parkersburg and Columbus while others host gatherings at Richland Avenue and Central Avenue homes with birthdays, anniversaries, and church group events mentioned.

Sidney Jones Los Angeles Calif Mrs. Little Jones Central Avenue Mr. Jones Firestone Rubber Compani

Summer Frolic Brightens Ohio University Campus

Summer school students enjoyed a campus frolic sponsored by the YWCA with vocal duets by Marianna Bing and Helen McClattin, readings by Florence Juergens, and group dances and singing. Activities included Dusty Miller and Virginia Reel dances, a group game Seasona, and led group singing under Charles D. Giauque.

Ohio University Tn T East Wing Marianna Bing Helen McClattin Ohio Universy Watere Minnetonka Lelurance Zinnarelias Charles D. Giauque Jessie Bo Rodle

Science Church Draws Crowds on Opening Day

The Christian Science Church of Athens opened Sunday drawing attendees from Athens and nearby communities including Columbus Zanesville McConnel ly Marietta Parkersburg Pomeroy Huntington and Gallipolis. The Spanish Mission style church on South Congress Street remained open for both morning and evening services and impressed locals with its layout.

New Christian Science Church of Athens Rbngreation Mojor Columbus Zanesville McConnellyn Marietta Parkersburg Pomeroy Huntington Midreport Gallipolis Congress Street

Chicago moves to remove methyl chloride from 75 000 refrigerators

Chicago officials began removing methyl chloride gas from 75 000 refrigeration systems as a coroner jury investigates the deaths of a Painter family of three and Mrs Viola Clark. Health Commissioner Arnold Kegel says single units pose danger. seven methyl chloride deaths and 25 poisonings are noted.

Chicago Commissioner of Health Arnold Keel Che Council Kegel Herman N. Bundesen Cer Joseph Painter Viola Clark North Side Painter and Clark Painter

Methodist Church Activities Outlined by Dr Leonard

Dr H C Leonard of Philadelphia, superintendent on the Methodist Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, spoke at First Methodist Church services about church reach. He cited annual Methodist giving at 98 800 000 and 21 language groups, with Wesley Foundations near colleges and substantial loans and aid to churches. He urged raising 600 000 more by November 1 to match last year and described plans to save funds via government issue proceeds.

H. C. Leonard Philadelphia Methodist Board of Home Missions and Church Extension First Methodist Methodist Church New York Wesley Foundations Leonard Board For Church Extension

Merry Stitchers Meet Torch at Schoolhouse

The Merry Stitchers gathered at the schoolhouse Friday for a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Pate line Russell Page Barrows Mary Johnson Esther Bailey Dorothy Russell Rachel McDonald Beulah Murphy Catherine McDonald and Virgina Webb.

Merry Stitchers Pateline Russell Page Barrows Mary Johnson Esther Bailey Dorothy Russell Rachel McDonald Beulah Murphy Catherine McDonald Virgina Webb

Anti Saloon League Hires Ousted Agent

Steubenville July 22 Sheriff William Yost said John OL Cole the ousted former state dry agent has been hired by the Ohio Anti Saloon League as a special investigator. Yost declined to participate in arrests and noted Cole will gather evidence against prohibition violators.

Steubenville John OL Cole Lancaster William Yost Jeffierson County Cole Yost Ohio Anti-Siloon League

Tax payment extension announced for Perry County

NEW LEXINGTON July 22. Flood of taxpayers at the Perry County Court House on Thursday and Monday led to many turned away. County Treasurer Karl Grown announced an extension of time until 4 pm July 25 to pay taxes.

New Lexington Perry County Court House Karl Grown

Race Betting Labeled Worst Vice By Governor Cooper

Governor Myerea Y. Cooper told a Methodial audience at Epworth Park that organized gambling is the worst foe of modern youth and branded race betting as the worst form of that vice.

Bethesda U.R Myerea $Y. Cooper Epworth Park Cooper

Julius Caesar Tickets On Sale At Local Outlets

Tickets for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in Alumni Memorial Auditorium Wednesday evening go on sale at Logan's Book Store Cline's Drug Store and in the Ohio University Dean of Women's office Irma E Voigt announced today.

Alumni Memorial YY. W. Co. A Logan's Cline’s Irma E. Voigt Ohio University

Henry Family Heads to Canada for Several Weeks

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Henry and their son Donald along with Ethel and Charlies Henry depart Chauncey by car and trailer for Rideau Lake near Toronto and Ottawa. They plan a two to three week trip with relatives in charge of their home and business in their absence.

C. F. Meizer Mrs. Willias East State Street C. Bernhardt Cinecinnati Ida Lemley Miss Tear Lemley Parkersburg W. Va Merman Silay H. Ltkinson 8. M. Johnson Los Angeles Calif John Son Athens Lodge of Filks Grand Lodge Wilfred Henry Chauncey Donald Henry Ethel Charlies Henry Canada Rideau Lake Toronto Ottawa Henrys and Son Charlies Fiske Henry Arzetta Richardson Charles and Paul Shields Columbus Mra Charles ¢Shiehia Bile Avenue Mra & N. Simpson Columus Mere Noah & Marney Mary Helen Ismneaster

Zanesville native A A George renewing ties in Chauncey

A A George of Zanesville a former Chauncey resident has spent a week renewing acquaintances in Chauncey. His son Grover George a magician born and raised nearby has traveled in Europe and recently returned to perform in Athens County.

Chauncey A George Zanesville Mr. George Grover George Europe Athens County

Local Update on Chauncey Resident George Nye

George Harvey Nye, confined at home in Chauncey for rheumatism, is slightly improved and can walk around with the aid of canes after several weeks of illness observed today.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye

Dr Char lence Nile Sanders passes state board exam

Chauncey July 22 Dr Char lence Nile Sanders a Chauncey Dover High School and Ohio University graduate passed the state board examination. He will serve at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C E B Sanders of Millicent.

Chauncey Char. Lence Nile Sandera Sanders Chauncey-Dover Histoschool Ohio University Athens Ohio State University St. Prancia Hospital C. EB. Sanders

Round Up of Buyers in Athens Advertises Livestock

In Athens a local farmer placed a classified ad to sell nine head of cattle. The ad quickly attracted buyers and sold the cattle promptly, proving effective for quick livestock turnover. For more sales, call 0243 and ask for an ad taker.

Athens Penfell Messenger

Loyal Woman's Division to Meet in Chaunc ry Church

Chaunc ry July 23 The Loyal Woman s Division of the Chauncey Church of Chiat will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Lddtle Tippett with Mrs Flowd Nye in charge and Merc John Shaffer as program leader. All women of the church are invited.

Chauncry Loyal Woman's Division Chauncey Church of Chiat Mra Lddtle Tippett Flowd Nye Iy Merc John Shaffer

Visit Brings Chuck Osborne to Chauncey Home

The report notes Chuck Osborne of Belle Cene visiting Chauncey and staying at the Henry home. It mentions a steam shovel used during railroad work and states Osborne’s return after more than 20 years away.

Ieaut Mes Chuck Osborne Alenry Chauncey Belle Cene Mra Henry Fhie Osborne Ogi Antra Henry

Mine Report Indicates Operations in District Texlay

In Texlay district on July 22 seven workers were reported active. They are at mine numbers 10 69 6s Stocking and Kimberly.

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