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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

6

Crop damage reports bolster wheat futures in belt regions

Renewed crop damage reports across belt regions strengthen wheat futures. Mrs. Rice Thomas and Miss Anna Lee Thomas of Circle Hill traveled with guests Mrs. Paul Wern formerly Nellie Buchanon of Wierton and Ruth Buchanon of Mingo Junction who will return teaching duties in Circle Hill after a visit. ENTERTAIN AT HOME CHAUNCEY, July 26. Mr, and

Chicago Rice Thomas Circle Hill Paul Wern Nellie Buchanon Wierton W. Va Ruth Buchanon Mingo Junction Ohio Anna Lee Thomas Thomas

Collision Injures No One as Vehicles Meet

Damaged report describes a crash involving a coupe carrying Mrs Stevenson and her daughter and a truck driven by Hayden Shaffer. No injuries reported. Car and truck ownership identified as Fred Shaffer’s.

Stevenson Fred Shaffer Hayden Shaffer

Mazon Council Outing Observed At John Davis Farm

Chauncey July 26 members of Mazon Council No. 83 and guests enjoyed an annual picnic at the Davis country home on Taylors Ridge. A noon feast, outdoor games, and socializing followed a shaded lawn gathering with many attendees listed.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 83 Degree of Pocahontas John Davis Taylors Ridge Herman Theisen Charles Robinett William Sisson Clarence Mizner Oscar Simpson F. B. Boudinot Phillip Powell William Cole Floyd Wemmer Gilbert Keirns Clarg Golden G. C. Patton W. H. Wemmer Gladys Davis Fa Harry David Swartz Mary Jane Swartz Carl Welling John Kempton Helen Patton Doris Cole Doris Davis Inez Willike Mary Cathern Syx Fritz Obers Emmett Oibers Wayne Snyder Woodrow Patton Woodrow Simpson

Mrs Al pha Wedmer Taken To White Cross Hospital

Chaunty July 26 Mrs Al pha Wemmer who has been seriously ill at her Millfield home was moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for treatment preceding a thyroid goiter operation. She was accompanied by sons in law H O Mc Daniel and K Boudinot and her sister Mrs L W Kelley. Mrs Kelley remained in Columbus. The travelers will return Monday to be with her during the operation.

Alpha Wemmer Thas Millfield White Cross Hospital Columbus Goiter H. O. McDaniel K. Boudinot L. W. Kelley Athens Kelley

Plan Services At County Home In Chauncey

The Rev. and Mrs. V Ahibrand of Chauncey will conduct religious services at the Chapel of the County Home Sunday at 2 o clock for inmates. A sermon with special music will feature the program and any interested persons are welcome.

Chauncey

Boy Improves After Turpentine Ingestion

Chauncey July 26 Gordon Mingus three year old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus drank a small portion of turpentine at his home in Millfield Wednesday night His condition at first was believed to be critical but today he is reported to be much improved.

Chauncey Gordon Mingus Herbert Mingus Millfield

Personal Mention in Weirton Visit

Mr and Mrs Basil Buchanan of Weirton West Virginia spent the end of the week in the home of Mr and

Basil Buchanan Weirton W. Va

Mrs Rice Thomas Hosts Guests From Nebraska and Michigan

Mrs Rice Thomas entertained for several days at Circle Hill House honoring Mrs J W Fisher of Lincoln Nebraska and Mrs Frank McDaniel and Mrs Nims Wemsley and daughter Ruth of Pontiac Michigan. Fisher motored from Nelpska and stopped in Pontiac accompanied by McDaniel and Wemsley and daughter.

Rice Thomas Circle Hill J. W. Fisher Lincoln Nebraska Frank McDaniel Nims Wemsley Ruth Pontiac Mich Fisher Thomas Nelpska City McDaniel Womsiey

Truck and Coupe Crash at Main and Converse

A noon collision at the Main and Converse Streets intersection in Chauncey involved a truck and a coupe with no injuries reported. The incident disrupted the area briefly while authorities logged the scene.

Chauncey Main Converse Streets

Betty Ward Dies in Norwalk Fire Accident

Four year old Betty May Ward died in Norwalk after her clothing caught fire while she played with matches. The tragedy occurred as firefighters and adults attempted to help, with authorities reporting the accident and cautioning about matches around children.

Norwalk Betty May Ward

Stillwater Creek Tragedy Claims Local Teen

George Peterson aged 17 drowned after a floating tree struck him while swimming in Stillwater Creek near Uhrichsville. Lifeguards and bystanders attempted rescue but he did not survive. Police investigated the incident and notified his family.

Uhrichsville George Peterson Stillwater Creek

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