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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
5
The post office plans to advance class sales and adjust staffing starting July 1. Postmaster Herman E. will be replaced by Ernest E. on the recommendation of a post office inspector. The changes include an expanded hours volume of business during low mood periods and a new clerk to handle increases in work.
A memorial service list notes Mr and Mrs Wade, Mr and Mrs Thomas Wil, Walter, H F Hambel, Dick William Brown, Clyde Mason Lee Sellars, C E Sellars, and others. The gathering at Memorial Hall Pitts appears linked to M E remodeled hall and a new garage project. The Odd Fellows plan a lodge meeting with Mason degree and an address by Rev. from the Church.
Mrs Clyde Rodda and daughter Dorothy of Toledo with Mr and Mrs Ernest Bingman and Mr and Mrs Gene Jones visited in Glouster area. A fishing party and picnic were held Sunday at the Bingman cottage on the Muskingum River. The Rodda party planned to return to Nelsonville and Toledo with Clyde Rodda and Kenneth Bingman joining later for the Toledo visit.
McDOUGAL-Children's Day was postponed from last Sunday evening to Sunday June 16 at 10 o clock a m. All children must be at the church Friday at 1 o'clock for final rehearsal. Joe Morris of Columbus visited his brother Pearl Sunday. Miss Hazel Burke and Myrtle Parsons of Broadwell visited the Warren Mann home Sunday evening. Mrs Carl Kerns is seriously ill at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Herb Smith with her. Richard Lee Chaffin recently returned to his grandparents Mr and Mrs E T Linscott at Logan. The Linscott couple were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter Anna Chaffin in Logan. A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Denzel Robison last Wednesday. Mrs Floyd Robison drove to Akron Sunday. The Frank Robison family moved to the Cal Robison farm near Pleasant Hill this week. Leland Southerton made a business trip to Detroit Wednesday. Dr John McDougal of New Lexington has visited the community this week. Worship service is planned for Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Stanley Mansfield is suffering from an infection in the left hand.
Zaleski Lodge No. 472 F and A M held its annual inspection with about 100 present. Lodge representatives came from Logan Nelsonville Athens New Marshfield and McArthur. Refreshments were served.
A quiet wedding occurred Saturday at Rev. G. H. Holman’s home in Tuppers Plains. The couple Mrs. Lelia Flora from Pomeroy R F D and Mr. E L Newell from Reedsville became husband and wife and will reside in Reedsville.
Ellis Run reports weekend guests including Emma Jarvis of Columbus and Kyle Jarvis of Cambridge. Several locals attended a Cutler dance on June 7. Measles illness noted for Clara Nice. Attendees include Ralph Taylor Okey Nixon to Athens. Various relatives visited and traveled to Columbus Broadwell Marietta and Athens.
The Jackson ville Trimble High School Alumni Association sponsors a bridge party and social Friday night, June 14, at the home of Mrs Margaret Hammond in Jacksonville. The public is invited to attend beginning at 8 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs M L Parker hosted dinner Sunday for and mother Mrs Clark at Silver Ridge. Attendees at the U B district rally in Racine included Rev and Mrs Vause Snyder along with Mrs Clark and several other listed local ladies.
In Athens C A Daugherty, longtime Dodge dealer since 1924, touts a banner year for the new Dodge. He highlights economy as a key factor, with reports of over 20 miles per gallon and lower running costs compared to smaller rivals, inviting thrifty buyers to learn more.
Langsville residents hear of an ice cream social at the Langsville Church on Friday evening. The report also notes various local social visits and family movements across Rutland, Columbus, Huntington, and Canal Fulton. It mentions births, university attendance, illnesses, and a historical note about Bedloe's Island and executions there.
Chauncey’s recreational playground opens this week for 13 weeks with daily activities from 2 to 8 pm except Saturdays. Children meet at 2 pm, adults 6 to 8, supervised by Elbert Minister and Ruth Green. H S Haller teaches crafts. Miss Cutler runs music with Frances Hatch. Margaret Laverty leads dramatics on Tuesdays.
Children will present their annual program at Union Church on Sunday evening June 16 at 8 oclock. The event features local youths and church members in a community performance under church auspices.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Chauncey residence for Ruth Beitelcheis six daughter of Elmer and Ruth Beitelcheis who died Sunday at home after pneumonia. Rev Guss Graham of Zion Baptist Church led the service with a trio from Church of Christ singing. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Surviving are parents three sisters Mrs Mary Arabell Mrs Helen Hart and Gladys Beltelcheis and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Lovesy Chauncey. The child had been an invalid all her life.
Mr and Mrs James Omen and daughter and Mr Freda Johnson with Virginia of Zanesville are visiting relatives in the district for four weeks. They formerly lived in Millfield. Mrs Johnson and brother Clifford Omen are Chauncey Dover High School graduates. Mrs Frances Gabriel, seriously ill in Lower Plains, is reported much improved.
The Rock Springs Grange will hold its regular meeting on Friday, as it meets the second and fourth Friday nights monthly. A program was presented Saturday night by Alfred Grange members including J. P. Hartung and sons Jerrold and Richard, and many others attended.
Sixteen mines are working today in the CHAUNCEY district. The active list includes No. 9 No. 19%, No. 219, No. 267, No. 107, Ohio No. 1, Chauncey No. 2%, Poston No. &, Carbondale, Black Diamond, Lick Run, Luhrig, Hocking, Kimberly, Carbondale, Coonville and Salem Hollow.
Chauncey Mrs Floyd Linsecott hosted a Saturday bridge evening with three tables. The high score trophy went to Mr and Mrs Paul Tipton and the second to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bjornstad. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Herbert Spitzer, Mr and Mrs Herman Humphe rey, Mr and Mrs Harry Master, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott.
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