Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births
Society items list Mr and Mrs J F Scott visiting Bellefontaine and returning with Mrs Koons for a visit. L C Mead and Betty Lou return from Akron. Frank Schross and Edward visit Athens. Lea Murphy in Athens visiting Hulda Murphy. Prof I P Job hosts WL Gregory and Sheila from Louisville. Paul Hudson visits Duckeye Lake. J K Vickers returns from New Lexington after sister Mary Weller’s tonsil operation. C C Cornell and Margaret Hearn visit Lima for sister-in-law Dr W H Vorbau. N F Gauthier and Betty depart for Detroit after visit with Reeves family. Kenneth and Raymond stay for school start. J Clyde Edmunds return from Devils Lake Michigan. Elizabeth O'Grady staying with L V Brown and Clara Powser. Edward E Algeo announce birth of Barbara Jean. Women’s Relief Corps picnic at Athens fairgrounds. Lineburgs host motor trip to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Petersburg, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago. Lineburg heads biology at Lake Forest College. Philathea and King's Daughters joint picnic at Christian Church. Vickers family announce birth of George Albert. Valentino film hunter pictured arriving in New York seeking roles in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bruce Lineburg
Sarah Rachael
Julia Tosen
Lake Forest
Father of Theora Hix explains plans to fund college
In his testimony, Theora Hix’s father recounts paying her way through four years of college at Ohio State University and says safety in Columbus weighed against other towns. He notes no signs of mental strain in her letters and warns about dangers from “evil men” as he questions what led to her death. The father and mother exit as he confirms plans to proceed.
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Hix
Ohio State University
Columbus
Snook
Girrl
Clinic Ledg Blast Causes 129th Death in May Disaster
Newark reports Ronald Cocoraur 7 died at home after inhaling fumes at the Cleveland Clinic disaster. Physicians said his death hastened by exposure during the May 15 incident, bringing the toll to 129.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
U.R
Ronald Cocoraur
Cleveland Clinic
Y Camp Leader Dies After Diving Accident
John Ligon age 25 from Ashland Kentucky camp leader at Camp Meachamm YMCA on the Ohio River died at his brother Norman Ligon home from a fractured neck suffered in a Sunday diving accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
John Ligon
Ashland
Camp Meachamm
Ohio River
Norman Ligon
Tatal Beltan
Rent a House or Sell One in The Messenger Classifieds
The piece notes quick results from classified ads in real estate, citing Charles L. Bardin renting his five room house after one ad appeared. It urges property owners to place ads and provides two dial numbers for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Bardin
Athens
Nelsonville
Youths sought after attack on teacher near Slick Rock School
A posse and mob sweep the Cumber Lane foothills toward the Tennessee line as they search for three intoxicated youths who invaded Slick Rock School, abducted and assaulted Ruth Taylor the 18 year old teacher, stripping her clothing in a glade. The suspects are Sam Abbott 20 Otto Abbott 19 and Blueford Abbott 4 believed to have fled to Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
U.P
Cumberlane
Tennessee
Law Gets Him After 13 Months
Peter Collin, wanted for killing his brother in law Carl Olson and attempting to kill his wife Elizabeth Collin, was arrested after a 13 month search in East Chicago and turned over to East Moline officers to face a murder charge. He plans an unwritten law defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Peter Collin
Carl Olson
Elizabeth Collin
East Chicago
East Moline
Collin
Ohio University student to undergo surgery in Cleveland clinic
Maurice Patrie a student at Ohio University working in Athens this summer will have foot bone removed at a Cleveland clinic today to graft into his arm to treat dislocations caused by bone shortage. He plans to return to Athens after several weeks at the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Patrie
Ohio University
Athens
Cleveland
Kenneth June Indicted in Dayton for Non Support
Athens man Kenneth June is indicted in Dayton on a charge of non support of a minor child. The case centers on alleged failure to provide financial support to a dependent child.
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Kenneth June
Athens
Jumps Prom Announced After Car Collision Near Mansfield
Mrs. W. A. Marlick of Shitoh is near death after leaping from her husband’s automobile during a quarrel as the couple traveled near Mansfield. Police report she fell or jumped from the moving car while they argued, injuring herself severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Mansfield
W. A. Marlick
Shitoh
Marlick
Fire in Brighton Garage Threatens Village
In Springfield on July 23 the village of Brighton near town faced a dangerous garage fire. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze due to insufficient equipment and held the fire to the structure with difficulty.
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Springfield
Brighton
A Pretty Frock for a Tiny Miss Pattern
The Messenger Pattern Department offers a voile dress for a 3 year size with a white organdy yoke and sleeve bands. The pattern includes five sizes and requires 1 1/2 yards of 32 inch material plus 1/3 yard for contrasting yoke and sleeve bands. mailed for 15 cents.
Love of God sermon preached by visiting pastor in Athens
The visiting Rev. Anne H. Krussell of University Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation Madison speaks at the first Presbyterian Church in Athens on Love of God. He argues three reasons show God is friendly toward man, citing human insignificance, orderly creation, and life after death. He urges cooperation with divine laws and notes each person has infinite dignity and cosmic significance. Christ reveals the spirit of God’s love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne H. Krussell
University Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation
Madison
Wisconsin
God
Christian Methodist
Presbyterian
Athens
First Presbyterian Church
Krussell
Christ
County Taxes Being Assembled in Athens County
An unofficial Athens County treasurer report estimates county taxes collected this year at about 500000, equal to last year. A large pile of June tax checks from major firms is opened, late-arriving checks accepted, and Saturday set a record for tax collection with taxpayers crowding the office past closing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Blackberry Season Underway in Perry County Counties
NEW LEXINGTON July 23 The blackberry season is on in Perry County. Pickers report the crop about the same as last year fairly plentiful. Snakes are reported in great numbers in some localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Perry County
Mines Report SIV Mines Operating In Chauncey Area
CHAUNCEY July 23 Six mines in this vicinity were marked up for work today seven were in operation Monday Mines working today are No 285 No 10 No 69 Hocking and Kimberly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Hocking and
Kimberly
Editor Saunders in Tan Pajamas Stirs Local Walk
The Elizabeth City Independent editor W C Saunders wore tan phramas and a necktie on a Sunday stroll. Passersby noted the unusual garb but the scene drew little response from pewed trains and small boys. A critic quipped pajamas aren’t pajamas unless pink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Saunders
Elizabeth City
N. CC
Independent
Pew
Baldwin Dies After Fall From Hotel Cleveland
James H. Baldwin president of the Dunlop-Ward Advertising Company fell to his death from the sixth floor of the Hotel Cleveland today. The incident occurred in Cleveland on July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
James H. Baldwin
Dunlop-Ward Advertising Company
Triplets Born by Caesarean at Ross General Hospital
In Ross California on July 22 Mrs Laura TM 18 from Off Miss Valley gave birth to triplets via Caesarean section at Ross General Hospital. The father is 20 years old and the birth drew attention at the hospital yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Calif
Laura
Miss Valley
Loss General Hospital
Edward Sta Loses Finger in Chauncey Saw Mill Accident
Chauncey July 23 Edward Jerry Sta of Chauncey had the second finger of his right hand amputated Monday afternoon in Dr Warren V Sprague's Chauncey office. The injury occurred while working at a saw mill operated by Fred Nelson. the finger was crushed necessitating amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Edward
Jerry) Sta
Warren V. Sprague
Sprague
Fred Nelson
May Family Motor Trip Visits Chauncey Friends
Mr and Mrs William May of Los Angeles California stop in Chauncey to visit Mrs May's mother Mrs R C Morris and sons Clarence and Carl Morris near the city. Mrs May formerly Miss Helen Morris a Chauncey teacher. They travel with Mrs Colerick and Miss Graham of Los Angeles and plan to visit Mrs May's grandmother in Lexington Virginia before returning home.
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Chauncey
William May
Los Angeles
Cal
May
R. C. Morris
Clarence
Carl Morris
Helen Morris
Mra Colerick
Mies Graham
Mra May
Lexington
Clinton Courtney
Marry Courtney
Heaumont
Columbia
Ralph Brown
George Williamson
Jo Ann
S Bradfield
Corning
Lydia Kittla
Trimble
T. R Hamilton
Mound Street
W. BR
Lon Radcliff
Woellston
William Lock
Don Lamberson
Chauncey Viatting
C. EB. McCafferty
Faye Rivers
Zanesville
H. A. Tipton
Warner
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Frank McCune at Sand Rock
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. Frank McCune’s home on Sand Rock in Amesville on Friday July 19 for her birthday. A basket dinner was served. Attendees included Mrs. Sarah Copeland 81 Mrs. Oranece Owen 74 and sister Mrs Ti Bowman 83 with four generations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Frank McCune
Sand Rock
John Parmiter
Mary Finch
Mra. Johnson
Don Marquis
Jewitt Parmiter
Mia
John Wilson
Martha Brawley
Youth Drowns at Round Bottom Camp Grounds
Marietta July 23 A Hackney Morgan County youth George W Porter 17 drowned after stepping from a sand bar into deep Muskingum water Sunday afternoon His body was recovered in about 15 minutes and a doctor used a palmotor in a vain attempt to revive him The drowning occurred during a Hackney high school plenie at Round Bottom camp grounds near Stockport.
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Marietta
Muskingum
George W. Porter
Hackney
Morgan County
Round Bottom
Stockport
Hackney High Schoed
Excursion to Detr t details from Hocking Valley
Next Saturday night excursion from Athens to Detr t offered at 5.25 dollars round trip and 6.00 dollars from Nelsonville by Hocking Valley.
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Detr&t
Athens
Nel
Monville
Hocking Valley
Epworth League Enjoys Chauncey Outing and Wiener Roast
Members of the Epworth League of Millfield and guests gathered in Chauncey for an outing and wiener roast with games and singing. Attendees included Ruth Howard Mazel Willis Kathryn Gillespie Isabel Brown and several others. Local visits featured families from Columbia Corning and The Plains with residents traveling for social and family events.
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Epworth League
Chauncey
Epworth League of
Millfield
Ruth Howard
Mazel Willis
Kathryn Gillespie
Isabel Brown
Dorothy Gilespie
Hate Dean
Mark Brown
Clary Misner
Lorainne Dean
May Howard
Picnic Socials Highlight Chauncey Area Events
July 23 Millfield class hosts Willing Workers Sunday School picnic at Millfield with Miss May Howe ard and guests including Kathryn Gillespie Dorothy Gillespie and May Howard. Mason Connell No 9% invites to Taylor Ridge all day picnic with dinner contributions. Henry Osborne and son Guy EB Osborne return from Meigs County visiting Long Bottom and old village Oge borne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Methodist Church
May Howeard
Picnie
Millfield
Chaunchy
Mason Connell
Pocahentes
John Davity
Taylor Ridge
Henry Osborne
Guy EB. Osborne
Meigs County
Osbornes
Meiga
Long Bottom
Mr. Ogeborne
Woman Fined for Possession of Liquor in Deanville
Northa Delong of Deanville was fined 100 dollars after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. Magistrate Carl A. Pore heard the case after county officers raided her home Saturday night and found 100 bottles of beer hidden near the house. she paid part of the fine and arranged to pay the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northa Delong
Deanville
Coats
Carl A. Pore
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J. F. Scott
Bellefontaine
Marion Koons
L. C. Mead
Betty Lou
Akron
Ohio
Sharon, Pa
Frank Schross
Ir. A. Wavelle
Franklin Avenue
Lea Murphy
Hulda Murphy
I. TP. Job
Grosvenor Street
WL. R. Gregory
Httl
Sheila
Loulaville, Ky
Gregory
City Schools of
Louisville
Paul Hudson
Mr. and
Mrs. W. J. Fioberts
Duckeye Lale
J. KK. Vickers
C. A. Weller
Mary Weller
Mr. Vickers
Weller
C. C. Cornell
Clifford
Margaret Hearn
Lima
W. H. Vorbau
Lima State Hospital
Doctor Vorbau
Lima Hospital
J. Clyde Edmund
Elizabeth I
Terry Sullivan
Devils Lake
Mich
Elizabeth O'Grady
Lancaster
L. V. Brown
Clara Powser
East State Street
Edward E. Algeo
Lorene Avenue
Barbara Jean
Woman's Relief Corps
Athens Fair Grounds
First Christian Church
King’s Daughters
First Methodist Church
The
Christian Church
V. C. Vickers
Race Street
George Albert
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Valentino
Jean Guglemo
Rudolma
Lino
New York
Italy
Sheik
Hollywood Pictures
Theora Hix
Clinic
Ledg
Law
Dayton
Messenger Pattern Department
Love
Chas
Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
Rippey
C. D. Shafer CO
UN Peu d’Orient
Cline Pharmacy
E. Six
Mex
John Rankin
Dan Simpkins
Myrom Clark
Dennia McDaniel
William Smith
Kenest Howard
Richard Daugherty
Ralph Dean
Lewis Tracey
Gerald McDaniel
Everett Guess
Karl Misner
Mr. Elmer Polling
Clare Misner
Dorothy Gillespie
Tlorainne Dean
Hazel Willis
Charles Willig
Ohria Chadwell
Ernest Howard
Pearl Misner
Ray Chadwell
John Jenkin
Dennis McDaniel
Clarence Tracey
Axminsters
Cithens
Kare Hardurava
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