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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1931

Page

6

Society notes from Athens and surrounding areas

Society items feature Mise Wilzabeth Foullon departing for Camp Edith Mac 47 at Betarcliff Manor New York for a two week leadership training. Misa Faubion directs pioneer work at Waterbury Bear Mountain Camp for the summer. Ohio University commencement brings degrees for Geraldine and Clevia Courtright of New Lexington. Various locals attend or return from travels, schooling, or family events in Athens Parkersburg Cleveland Chicago and New Orleans with births, surgeries, and academic milestones noted.

Mise Wilzabeth Foullon Betarcliff Manor New York Edith Misa Faudion Waterbury G. Courtright Geraldine Courtright Misa Clevta Courtright New Lexington Ohio University Caine Courtright Doctor Courtright Clevia Constright East Cleve Isnd

Plains Parents and Teachers Meeting Thursday

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Thursday night in Grace School Auditorium. New president M. Co. Bryan will lead, with principal speaker Aliss Morgan from the Athens County Health Office and Superintendent Rice of The Plains Schools discussing the school. A musical program is planned and an attendance contest is underway led by Mrs. L. D Nelson and Mrs Charles Tate.

Yhe Plains Plains Parent-Teacher Association Grace School M. Co. Bryan Aliss Morgan Athens County Health Office Rice Plains L. D Nelson Charles Tate

Wyckoff Family Visit Ends in Chauncey and Athens

Mr and Mrs Chester L Wyckoff and son Charles return to Akron after a few days visiting Chauncey and Athens. They stayed with Mr Wyckoffs aunts Mrs Ben Fielder and Brrl Earl Johnson in Chauncey and visited relatives in Athens. They were joined by Miss Florence Fielder and Mrs Lucy Surgeon.

Chauncey Chester L. Wyckoff Charles Akron Athens the Plains Fielder Wyckoff Bmirs Surgeon Pat Moore A. L. Preston Joy Chauncey E. E. Galbreath Wisconsin Sr. Galbreath Steelville Bio L. E. Tennehill Max Vera Columbus Peter Rankin Won James Missou Margaret Johnson Mary Stakier Reena Shater

Children’s Program At Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Taylor Ridge June 3 Children’s Day observance at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ featured Mrs P H Willeke and Miss Helen Hilderbrand in charge. Women of the church decorated with garden flowers. The program included songs, readings, prayers, dialogues, and a 16 minute piano solo performed by Mrs Willeke and led by Reverend Courtney.

Church of Christ Taylor Ridge Taylor Ridge Church of Christ P. H. Willeke Helen Hilderbrand Jesus Cora Davis Courtney Song Clyde Addington Ima Kempton Clea Hanning Jean Hefflén Florence Hildebrand Carl Hildebrand Margaret Coey Gienna Hanning Mra PH Wilehe Lil Bea Sunbeam Afteen Children

Funeral Notices Bring Chauncey Guests to Athens

Chauncey residents attended the funeral of Hannah Noble in Athens along with extended family members including Mr. and Mrs. Jaren Johnson and Dan Johnson Jr. and other Chauncey locals visiting Columbus and surrounding areas. Several families from Chauncey were noted visiting relatives in Columbus and Akron during the weekend.

Athens Serilees Hannah Noble Chauncey Jaren Johnson Dan Johnson la Hugh James Leck G B Courtney Charlies Bradfield Foyd Nye Harvey Nae Charles Opg Virgil Mary Laura Mae Mies Hannah Noie Charles Fewe Missa Gerted Esthes Harott Osr Columbus Spere Femelis Gues

Miss Elea Rice to Spend Vacation in The Plains Home

Miss Elea Rice, a student at Ohio State University, Columbus, will vacation with her parents, Supt. and Mrs. C. Ries, in The Plains.

Plains Eleanor Rice Ohio State University Columbus the Plains Ries Cora Lockridge Brownside Anna Cornel East State Street

June Meeting of Athens Folks Held in Columbus

Columbus Athens club held its regular monthly meeting on June 7 at the homes of Mrs. J W Richardson and Mrs Grace Bowers 3210 Weather Vlle Road Columbus open to members families total attendance 43 luncheon at 1 o clock roll call 21 members. Visitors spoke and readings were given. Several attendees and relatives listed from Athens Westerville Cleveland Tulsa and other areas. Several members and guests are noted including Miss Elva Bennett Mrs Marie Calvert Bennett and Mrs Bess Dyson Clark. Doctor Wilmer C Harris Ohio University headed to Europe for summer travel with academic duties in Paris London and Berlin. A wide roster of attendees and news items conclude the lengthy report.

Columbus-Athenian Club J. W. Richardson Grace Bowers Weaterville Road Columbus Helen Salters Edward Wise Roy Clark Elva Bennett Marie Calvert Bennett Bess Dyson Clark I. E. Mickel Galena George Chaney Nora Westerville Percy Fulwider Amlin H. T. Wise Grace Creamer Brown Athens Ralph Dalton Owen Jordan Jack Jordan Jackualyn James Musser R. N. Thompson Rosa Him Molly Fulkerson Nora Calvert Mias Elva Hennett Izuria Creamer Ida Brown Lucile Brown Jones Aon Phil Sadie Salters Caroline Fulwider Irma Fulwider Don Clark Afattha Grace J. Kn. Richardson Wilmer C. Harris Elizabeth Joseph Charlotte New York City St. Loula Europe Harris Paris London England Berlin Russia Warsaw Vienna Geneva Ohio University

Salary Cut Proposal Faces Ohio House Members

Ohio Representatives consider a 10 percent cut in their own salaries to align with reductions for lower paid state workers. Democrat Rep. Hugh E. Addison plans a resolution urging uniform cuts, affecting the 1932 salary since regulators already received 1000 for this year. Nearby social notes list guests at Ohio University commencement and local visits, with health updates on Mrs. Weatherby.

Columbus Hours of Representatives Hugh E. Addison House Finance Committee House Addison

Murder Scented Body of Young Woman Found on Long Island Beach

Long Beach N Y June 9 A autopsy revealed Miss Starr Faithful a 25 year old foster daughter of a wealthy retired chemical manufacturer had been attacked before her body washed ashore. She disappeared Friday after leaving her Greenwich Village home near Mayor James J Walkers residence saying she would do some shopping.

Long Island Beach Long Beach N. Y Long Island

Grandstand Collapse at Gary Jubilee Frightens Crowd

A collapse of a grandstand at the Gary Jubilee Celebration sent about 500 people to the ground during the pageant closing. The incident occurred June 9 in Gary Indiana as the city marks 25 years of rapid growth and Jubilee events.

Gary Ind Gupp Masa

Wheat Prices Going Down

Arrival of new wheat in terminal markets prompted the Farm Board to withdraw support for cash wheat. Prices for several wheat classes declined 8 to 11/2 cents as the board announced no price support for the 1931 crop. Old wheat carryover is about 275 million bushels with 190 million in visible supply as congestion risks rise. Coarse grain prices show little change and demand remains slow with harvests approaching.

Columbus ANS Farm Board C. W. Wherherd Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Texas

Continued Rains Delay Farm Work in Rural Athens County

Weather across Athens County and adjacent areas has kept farmers out of fields for two weeks. Crops suffer as corn and gardens fail to progress and weeds take hold. Wheat remains in good condition overall though much of the new crop has fallen. Some farmers plan to harvest while in the milk stage to use grain as livestock feed, with ripening wheat offering good forage value.

Athens County

Negro Pastor Sets World Longest Sermon Record

Rev. G. Brown of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washington claimed a world record for the longest sermon. He preached for 12 hours and 10 minutes, delivering 8794 words. Four lamb chops, a chicken leg, and sapless milk sustained him during the ordeal. The feat followed a three week vacation the congregation helped arrange.

Washington Rev. G. Brown Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Trial Nearing End in Ohio Pen Death Row Case

June trial nears its close as Julia Maude Lowther a quarter breed Indian girl stands accused of ambush murder of Mrs. Clara Smith wife of her paramour. Proceedings show she testified yesterday and may join Talby Smith in the Death House at Ohio Penitentiary tonight depending on verdict.

Jefferson Julia Maude Lowther Clara Smith Talby Smith Ohio Penitentiary

Section Man Severely Hurt by Particle of Flying Steel

Aurence Ahle of Amesville a section man on the old M & C Railroad suffered a cut to his left arm near the elbow when a rail fragment pierced it while at work near Bishop Ye Tunnel. He received medical attention and will be off work for several weeks. Local notices include a four days old baby burial at Glouster Cemetery and various community activities with Masonic and church events announced for midweek.

Glouster Aurence Ahle Amesville Ahle

Predict Warmer Air From Athens Weather Forecast

A low of 1b degrees was reached in Athens this morning, with federal meteorologists predicting warmer air for Southeastern Ol Wednesday. The high recently was 4 degrees Saturday afternoon, per Athens weather observer Mrs C N France.

Athens Mra C. N France

Gall Stone Colic Home Treatment Advertisement

An old home remedy advertisement from Minneapolis promotes at home management of gall bladder troubles. It mentions a “recognized practicing specialist” and a money back guarantee, urging readers to treat mild pancreas or bile issues at home using inexpensive methods and a “Description ofiver ant pall bladder trouble” with literature and treatment offered by Write Home Drug Co and US Masonic Semple.

Masonic Semple Minneapolis Mun Adys

Wounded Man Is Taken to Hospital After Attack

Roy Judson, 40, of No 6 District Glouster is in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens with four knife wounds to the back and a severe cut behind the left ear. George Murray, a Negro, was arrested after an altercation Monday night. Murray claimed Judson struck him with a blackjack. Liquor was involved. Officials planned to file charges today.

Roy Judson George Murray Glouster Roy Si Judson No. 6 Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Judson Henry Wiliams C. W. Fisher Jwison John W Bolm Athens County Wayne Wingett Murray

Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodges plan visiting meeting

A statement says the objective is to foster fellowship with representatives from Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges attending. The Malta Lee meeting is set for B o'clock, with local lodges and Rebekahs planning to depart the city around 7 o'clock.

Census Totals Church Members in Trimble Township Funded

Glouster and nearby churches report 2,67 members aged 15 years or older in Trimble Township. Township clerk distributes $63 in funds to congregations based on member counts. Treasurer allocations include Glouster H, Glouster M E Chu, Glouster Church of Christ, Trimble Church of Christ East, Hollister U. Church, Jacksonville Mt. Church, Murray City St. Pip Neri, Greens Church of Christ, Glew First Baptist, Hale Church of God, Tip Ridge Church, Redtown Covenant, Bishopville and Murray City funds paid by residency, outside Trimble bounds.

Glouster Trimble Township E Chu Hollister U. Church Jacksonville Mt. Church Jacksonville U. Church Ridge Church of Christ Tble Church of Christ West Bishopville Church of Ci Redtown Metho Church Glouster Gospel 1Rion Church Go. Mission Church Bishopville Murray C Trimble

Joint Meet At Malta Invites Local Lodges

An open meeting of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be held in Malta on Thursday evening. The gathering invites members from Glouster and nearby lodges to attend and discuss lodge affairs and community service.

Glouster Odd Fellows Rebekehs Malta

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Ate Walker Haney John Larson Chicago Haney Scott Haney West Union Street Mr. Haney University of Chicago State Institute Doctor Larson John Sprague John R. Sprague Morris Avenue Sprague College of Medicine University of Cincinnati C. Henson Nelle Wilson New Orleans Clarence Hewson Jackson Isidore Newman Manual Training School Russ Lucy Edwards Butte Neb Barbara Olson Jessie Mae Holeted Fairfax 8. D Edith E. Eael Lefe Athens Motor Today Berea, By Berea Eael Biller East Mulberry Street Eds. Reynolds South Court St. Joseph Hopital Parkersburg Cod. Higgins Toledo J W_ fhiegins Richland Avenue Edwin Cooper Afr Cooper Roy Pilcher John Tillery Henry Harrison Harold Kayser Frank Hayeer North Lan- Leaster Street Chauncey Millfield Charles Bradfield, JR the Messenger Sayre Store Ork Coal Company Sayre New York Coal Company New York Company Fred Edington Fred Brown Charles Kenoard Atore Needle Club Dusy Bee Afra Lawrence Teonihill Mil Street Cleo Pencelli Eddie Blackford Mound Street Hartert L. McDonald Wiliam McDonald Qewer Plaine Dundas Sussey Michael Lenz Looga H. E William McDonald Cmaukcey The Christian Woman's Bible Giasa Kary Devlin Cleveland Mra Jacob Sherman Bellaire Ralph Sherman Sherman Hellsire T. F. Smiley Tulsa Okla Moter Bins William F. Smilley Franklin Avenue Williall Youngstown Ohio Pittsburgh Warren Afiss Minnie Bobo the Plains High School W. G. Runyon Sunnyside Drive Runyon Ener Whitlatch Nelsonville Wiliam H. Herbert Carolyn Dana Swift Edwin Tee Hugh Nida Swift Solons Betsy Noyes Charleston W. Va Ann Custer W. E.hanning Stimson Avenue E. R. Wood Jerry Jack Florence Bishop Pearl Bishop James Richter Mary Alice Newark Grace Bishop Granville Ina Bishop James Brown Toronto J. B. Roberts Roberts James Benson W. J. Roberts Colorado Springs Colo Esther Roberts Norman A. Engh Painesville University Terrace Harrys. Snyder Marian Sprague Blanchester Alien Weatherby Grant Hospital Columbia Brown Avenue Sunday Creek Valley W. A. Craft Ada Noble Grands Club Marcelite Rebbebah Lodge Hazel Lunsford Margaret McHaig Engineers Charles Darling John Einderbaein, Jr Florence Vaughn Hostes Walter Yount Jacksonville Helen McCaskey Adena, O Lyle E. Burdick Mss Georgia McCaskey Derrece Glouster Lodge M. E Oliver NO Kerr Hardware Co Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodges Malta Lee O Fellows Rebekahs Gadd Fellowus Dependale Merchandise Isaac Wilson Chauncey
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