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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1932
Page
8
Chauncey June 16 Mrs Daniel Johnson Sr 7 of Chauncey sustained serious injuries Friday after falling fifteen feet from a second floor barn opening. She broke her left ankle suffered gashes to the head and other injuries. She was moved home, a physician was summoned, her foot placed in a cast and her condition slightly improved today.
Chauncey of Millfield and The Plains division work highlighted as Athens Messenger recognizes newsroom contributions. BRADFIELD JR messenger staff correspondent role noted with emphasis on local updates.
Chauncey June 18 Wilard Norris and Harry Johnson were arrested in Jackson and brought to Chauncey by Constable William Collins. They were charged with entering the filing station of A. E. Watkins at the cross road near Chauncey. Arraigned in Magistrate John Ley's court in Chauncey they pleaded not guilty and were bound over to court on a bond of 1200 dollars.
Chauncey hosts a series of gospel meetings at the K of P Hall starting Sunday night at 7 45. Pastor J W Schultz will lead the first session titled The Chains of the Ages with a sub minister noted. Meetings are open to the public on the first floor of the hall.
A children’s day program will be presented Sunday night at o’clock in The Pleins Methodist Episcopal Church. A miscellaneous program will be offered and the public is invited. Bigs Marie Aleshire and Miss Dorothy Cade have charge of the entertainment.
Superintendent Wes ley Walburn reports Chauncey Dover students Gioria Hints and Gerald Goodman earned honorable mention in the state eighth grade exams as notified by the State Department of Education.
A pound or more of food will admit guests to a Tuesday night dance at the Harvey Dance Pavilion in Chauncey to aid feeding the needy. Chauncey notes several local visitors and residents with court actions, medical checks, and family visits across nearby towns.
Kimberly residents report large parade in Gloucester and nightly attendance at Lick Run picket camp with a veteran miner present. York Grangers hold regular meeting at Oak Grove mall. A blimp en route to Wellston spotted Thursday. Rev Charles Hook led services at Doanville Tuesday with local youth attending. Kimberly second baseball team lost to Boanville 15 to 10. Vacation Bible School wiener roast postponed by rain. Mrs Della Lauterback ill and critical. Visitors from here attended Oak Grove Church Sunday. Raymond Buller to spend days in Ironton with parents. Arretta Bartlett Alma Delong Margaret Finn of New Floodwood visiting. Tom Kennedy and Jack Anderson hitchhiked to Indianapolis and returned. Wes Pickett visited Tick Run Hill couple. Orville Parsons of Columbus spent weekend here. Mrs Samuel Beal Chauncey visited relatives. James Ossman and family moved to Ruble property on Juniper Hill. Mable Hanning returned after Lancaster trip. Cephas Adams and Vester Pickett in New Floodwood Thursday. District reported beneficial rains last week. Township road improvement to Meeker Hull with grader and filled holes.
Redtown Brigde McDonald suffered a clear burn to the right leg just below the knee when scalding water spilled on her leg Tuesday. Nearby residents hosted guests Roy Swager and Miss Mary Smith from Luhrig, while Denver Evans visited his relatives in Milffeld. Pelagian church services at the Gospel Mission were well attended Tuesday night under Rev. Alva Shifflet of Drydock. The Redtown Relief Station distributed 75 sacks of government milled flour to the needy earlier in the week with another distribution planned for June 26. Crate Morrison, Jess Clemens, Wilbur Drake, and Charles Lee organized the effort. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Clemens and daughter hosted guests from Chauncey, and Mrs. Nellie Thompson with daughters Florence and Iva, and Mrs. Andrew Thompson visited College Hill.
Chesterhill and surrounding area report a string of community items. Chesterhill resident Chester Weymer underwent surgery at Memorial Hospital Marietta for appendicitis with a favorable prognosis. The Kan Rite Food Club met at the schoolhouse with 33 members. plans include a refreshment stand on June 18 and uniforms for members, next meeting June 22 led by Mrs. Bessie Schofield. Several residents are ill or recovering, including Mrs. Zelma Barkhurst and Mrs. Jane Blackburn. The Good Will Sunday School class met with hostesses Mrs. Harmer and Mrs. Hodgin, with a July meeting announced and an outdoor camp picnic at Wolf Creek. The Fairview Grange program featured Future Farmers of America. July 1 deadline set for a declaration contest. Nearby residents visited or hosted relatives, including visits from Mr. and Mrs. Dick Niceswanger and the Vernon families. A daughter Anita Louise was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Smith on June 13. Several residents attended Ohio University at Athens, and others experienced illness or travel with updates on care and recovery.
Fred Davis and daughter Fara of Dresden join Wilbur Kennard of New Lexington for a family visit. The Ladies Aid picnic is planned for Friday June 24 at the fairground park with a police supper. Dr and Mrs A H Whitacre attended OSU commencement. cousin Miss Rhoda Sama was among Home Economics graduates. Victor Whitacre returned from a two week visit to Rinards Mills. Bue Davis of Philo visited his aunt Hettie Woodward in Chesterhill. The Chesterhill bath team will play Amesville Sunday at Bowman Ball Park.
Mrs Lilie B Scott died suddenly Thursday noon. Funeral conducted by Rev Bert O Conn er at her home Saturday at 10.00 am. Burial in Lubeck West Virginia beside her only daughter Dorothy. She was the youngest daughter of the late Cin Cinistus Kibble and lived in Reedsville. Survived by sister Miss Carrie Mibble and several brothers and other relatives.
Hebbardsville residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk and children visited Stewart with G. H. Hawk. Mrs. L. D. Whaley of Athens stayed with son W. D. Whaley’s family. Florence Mansfield and Miss Mary Bardin of Athens called on Mrs. Martha Blackwood. Jane Pratt visited daughter Mrs. Emil Parker and family. James Whaley entertained guests including Joe Shuler and Misa Edna Shuler, Mrs. George Niggameyer and six daughters, and Vern Bernard. Jamies Whaley and Frances Hudnall visited with Jon Shuler. A. W. Hudnall hosted over the weekend Clyde Hudnall and daughter Evelyn and Glen Hudnall of Columbus. Walter Miller and two daughters of Athens spent Monday evening with Harry Davis. Linton Sickles of Athens called on the Habbardsville hosts.
Rolland McPherson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Elder and daughter Mary, spent the past week with Mrs. Elder's parents at Dutch Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Whaley and Mrs. L. D. Whaley enjoyed a picnic at Ash Cave Sunday.
Cutler Ray Goddard and daughter Margaret and Louise Place and Eva Landers were in Marietta Friday. Mrs Gale Legett visited her sister in Parkersburg. Families spent Sunday with relatives including Gill Linscott and Basom households. Baptism at Mt Liberty, improvements noted for Carothers and James Landers. Mabel Atee and Irene Hanson attended a funeral in Deerfield Church. Lara Goddard visits Dorothy Goddard in Sens Ren. Presbyterian Aid fair at Gilman Irvin's in Decatur draws locals.
The text traces property transfer from Dr A B M Frame to Dr C B Harper upon the former's death in 1925 and notes Dr Harper's death in 1928. It mentions Dr Merril Judd of Milwaukee as another Harman descendant, with family connections to Clara Harman Judd and Rev Judd. It lists numerous local figures, summer school attendees, hospital news, club activities, visits, and a Flag Day program led by Prosecutor Bolin of Athens, along with road grading progress to Reedsville and related gravel contracts.
Scatter Ridge residents and nearby families share recently reported visits with relatives and friends. John Dillinger recorded as a business visitor in Columbus. Several family members from Music Run and Athens attended gatherings at relatives homes and a Jubilee Fiddlers program in Red Men’s hall Athens. An affidavit against Kenneth Steward of Athens for reckless driving was withdrawn and charges dropped after a crash at Poplar and Fourth Streets.
Coolville born Donald Davis Harman of Whiting Town earns a University of Iowa medical degree and will intern in Jersey City New Jersey. His father Dr Clarence Harman is a physician in Monona County Iowa and his grandfather G W Harman practiced medicine in Coolville for ninety years. The Harman residence and office west of Frames store were bought after the Civil War from Dr A B Monahan in 1899.
A long list of names and short notes shows Marietta area residents visiting relatives, traveling to Columbus and Athens, and hosting guests over the weekend. Activities include family visits, summer travel plans, school holidays, and graduations, with mentions of neighbors and local households hosting or visiting.
A June 26 party for Elizabeth McCoy featured music, ice cream and cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Whittstone and family, Mr and Mrs John Woodward and sons from near Albany, Mr and Mrs Elva Cade and Ralph Hartman, Mrs Grace Russ and daughter of Loveland, and Mrs Clara Kelley among others. Funeral attendance noted for JB Atkins in Athens.
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