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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1930

Page

5

Social Bridge Night Hosts Honor Young Married Set

Young Married Set Entertains Husbands Husbands of the Younger Married Sets Bridge Club were honor guests at the meeting Saturday night at Mrs. P. F. Good home in Strathmore Boulevard. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Knox first, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smiley second, and Mr. and Mrs. Benson Roberts third.

Bridge Club P. F. Good Strathmore Boulevard Good Seaman Ars Howard Knox W. J. Smiley Benson Roberts

Explosion Demolishes Cleveland East Side Home

Firemen and police investigated a massive blast that destroyed a house on Cleveland's East Side shortly after midnight. Authorities sought the explosion's cause as residents left the area.

Cleveland U.P

Lodi 4-H Club Ice Cream Social Named by Jerseyville

A Lodi 4-H Club ice cream social on Wednesday evening on school grounds in Jerseyville raises funds for the club program. Proceeds go to support club activities and youth projects.

Jerseyville

Sixteenth Wedding Anniversary Fete Near Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater celebrated their sixteenth anniversary with a three course dinner at their country home near Athens. Guests included Fred and Bert Burch, Fannie Williams, Winona Bridgewater, and Edith Charleen born to Howard and wife. other attendees traveled from Amesville and Columbus for visits and college plans.

Joe Bridgewater Athens Fred Burch Canaanville Bert Carpenter Junior Fannie Williams Winona’ Bridgewater

Summer Enrollment At Ohio University May Exceed 1400

Enrollment during the summer session at Ohio University is expected to top 1400, with registrations ongoing and many teachers delaying until school ends. About 70 students graduated last summer and more are anticipated to apply for August degrees, registrar F B Dilley said.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley Dilley

Reservoir Plan Sparks Athens County Fish Preserve Talk

Athens Irank Walton League will hold a Tuesday night meeting to discuss a proposed reservoir site in Athens County to be used as a fish preserve. L. F. Jones, committee chair, announced the discussion and distribution plans for fish preserves.

Athens County Athens Irank Walton League L. F. Jones Committee On

Arrests Set for 7 Tonight in Mayor Wood’s Court

R C Mansfield and Harry Hamilton were arrested by Athens police Sunday and will be arraigned at 7 o clock tonight in Mayor R B Wood s court on intoxication charges.

R. C. Mansfield Harry Hamilton R. &. Wood Athens

Calmed Slayer Dies in Electric Chair at Rockview

Bellefonte Pennsylvania reports that John Pierce a 31 year old Black man from Delaware County was executed in the electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary after being condemned for killing a policeman. The execution occurred with the inmate displaying calm demeanor.

Bellefonte John Pierce Delaware County Rockview Penitentiary

Moths And How To Combat Them Booklet From Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a booklet on moths. Clothes moths damage fabrics via larvae. they cannot feed as adults. The booklet explains control measures and how to keep moths in check with persistent, intelligent use. Send for a copy today with the coupon.

Athens Messenger

Request for Moth Booklet by Haskin with payment

Frederic J. Haskin of Washington asks for a copy of the Moth Booklet. He encloses four cents in coin or stamps and provides his name street city state for mailing.

Children’s Day Observed at Chauncey Church of God

Garden flowers adorned the pulpit as Chauncey Church of God held its Sunday School Children’s Day program with songs recitations and a solo That Sweet Story of Ola by Phyllis Cunningham Rev Charles Weber spoke Mrs Ella Cunningham directed the program with Miss Jenneve ford at the piano Mayor W D Hines presiding The charges were brought by Mrs Hattie Smith and two residents pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined one dollar plus costs

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Ola Phyllis Cunningham Charles Weber Ella Cunningham Jenneveeford W. D. Hines Hattie Smith Millfield Garnet Lyons Lawrence Lyons

Lenore Schultz Hosts Chauncey Wiener Roast

Miss Lenore Schultz entertained friends at her parents Hillcrest Chauncey home last Friday evening. A wiener roast was held with guests including Wavia Fou ty Lucinda Sands Eileen Sands Wilma Ferrer Hazel Fink Edith Smith Ruth Smith and others.

Chauncey Lenore Schultz Thomas Schultz Hillcrest Wavia Fouty Lucinda Sands Eileen Sands Wilma Ferrer Hazel Fink Edith Smith Ruth Smith Vera Tennehin Iris Cunningham Imogene Lock Albert Franz Neil Tippett Woodrow Withem Henry McHarg Thomas Dew Meril Mingus Willard Wielder Robert Nye Jack McCafferty Dwight Adams Richard Wranz Clifford Davis Montford Cunningham Dan Civille Joe Civille Hildreth Schultz Ralph Schultz

Millfield Sisters Plead Not Guilty to Slander Charge

In Chauncey on Saturday Mrs Susie Messenger and her sister Mrs Edith Poulix of Millfield pleaded not guilty to slander charges at their arraignment in the local court. The case proceeds as prosecutors present the allegations and dates remain unreported.

Chauncey Susie Messenger Edith Poulix Millfield

Illness update for Mrs Martha Galbreath near Sharpsburg

June 23 report from Chauncey says Mrs Martha Galbreath in the Grimes home is slightly improved after a serious illness. Her son Frank Galbreath and daughter-in-law arrived from Brooksville Indiana to be by her side.

Chauncey Martha Galbreath Sharpsburg Garfield Grimes Hauncey Frank Galbreath Brooksville Ind

Funeral for Betty Jane Smith Held in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Church of Christ for Betty Jane Smith, 18 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. Rev. Hiram Mingus officiated. the Church of Christ quartet sang. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Surviving parents have two other children Eva May and Gano Isabelle. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith.

Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Jane James Smith Hiram Mingus Church of Christ Quartet Greenlawn Eva May Gano Isabelle Thomas Jones Robert Smith Millfeld

Two Men Drowned in Lake Erie Recovered Bodies Identified

Cleveland reports the recovery of two drowning victims from Lake Erie. One man is positively identified as Robert Burrington, 28, and the other as William Brown, 28, both missing since June 14 when their boat overturned.

New York Borough of Queens Noel Lowley Catherine May Joseph Mazynsky Cleveland U.P Robert Burrington William Brown Lake Erie

West not foster son of Mrs. Linscott, Chauncey

Arthur West is not the foster son of the late Mrs. Nancy Linscott as reported. Mrs. Linscott is survived by two brothers Daniel Coulson of Sugar Creek and Samuel Coulson of Chauncey.

Chauncey Arthur West Nancy Linscott Messenger Linscott Daniel Coulson Sugar Creek Samuel Coulson

Notable Local Visits and Injury Report

Mrs. William Collins Sr. Chauncey suffers a foot injury. Georgia Ellen Mullins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullins Chauncey, returns from a four week visit in Columbus with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. George Omen. Mrs. Paul Graham from Des Moines Iowa is in Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. on Mill Street.

William Collins Sr Chauncey Georgia Ellen Mullins Clarence Mullins Columbus George Omen Paul Graham Jes Moines Iowa Chaunrey Alien Riley, Jr Mill Street

G A R Members Leave for Ohio En Campment

Dr A J Learned of Millfield W Moody of Gishopville W D Christman of Glouster and Jsase Newton of Athens left Chauncey for Lorain to attend the Ohio G A R encampment.

Chauncey A. J Learned Millfield W. Moody Gishopville W. D. Christman Glouster Jsase Newton Athens Lorain Ohio G. A. RK

Regular meeting of Chauncey Pythian Sisters held Thursday

The Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters in Chauncey will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clara Wallace in The Plains.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Clara Wallace The Plains

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets Ad Claim

Cline Pharmacy offers McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets with a full guarantee to raise weight and strength. The ad touts cod liver oil vitamins and a sugar coating, priced at 60 cents for 160 tablets, with refund if no increase in weight.

Cline Pharmacy McCoy McCoy's

Bradfields and visitors share Chauncey weekend

June 23 report shows Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradfield and son Paul Bradfield with A. M. Humphrey of Columbus visiting in Chauncey. They traveled to Harrisonville to see Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Bradfield, joined by C. S. Bradfield Sr.

Chauncey Chauncey W. H. Bradfield Paul Bradfield A. M. Humphrey Columbus Bradfield Chauncey Paul C.S. Bradfield Sr Mr. Humphrey Harrisonville Seldon Bradfield

Chauncey Teams Defeat Luhrig 12–0 In Sunday Baseball

Cap Smith's Chauncey squad routed Luhrig 12 to 0 on Sunday afternoon in Chauncey. The win sets up a next game against Buchtel the coming Sunday.

Chauncey Cap Smith Luhrig Smith Buchtel

Charming pattern for a slim shoulder cape frock

Pattern 1960 offers a chiffon or georgette frock with two shoulder capes flowing into the bodice and a pointed skirt join. Available in sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42, yardage varies by size with simple instructions. Send 15 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for the book of patterns if ordered together to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Mrs Field Awaits Divorce In Nevada Residency Trial

Mrs. Field Marshall Field M11 of Chicago waits in Nevada for three months to meet the residential requirement needed to sue for divorce. The case centers on establishing domicile before legal action proceeds.

Marshall Field M11 Chicago Nevada

Women Highlight Work in Athens Memorial Service

Mrs. Cornelia W. Jones of Athens led a memorial service for the Athens City Federation at the Athens Presbyterian Church praising women for transforming homes and communities. The program included prayers, hymns, readings, a pageant, solos, and tributes to late members.

Cornelia Jones Federation Memorial Cornelia W. Jones Athens Jones Susan Hobson Federation

Boy Missing From Children’s Home Remains Mystery

Disappearance of Wilbur White from the Athens County Children’s Home Saturday remains a mystery to Athens police Monday. No clue to his whereabouts found. Chief E. Finasterwald said descriptions show a boy with dark heavy hair, wearing light line pants and blue shirt.

Wilbur White Athens County Athens Finasterwald

Pocket-book lost by Thomas B Mullerizx in Mattoon Illinois

Athens police reported the loss of a pocket-book belonging to Thomas B Mullerizx of 12 Broadway Mattoon Illinois. The wallet contained two dollars in cash seaman credentials and other papers.

Thomas B. Mullerizx Broadeway Matton Athens Seaman

Doctor Approved Laxative Dr Caldwell's Burrup Pepsin

The ad urges home use of a doctor approved laxative for constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Burrup Pepsin as a safe herbal formula, prescribed for sluggish bowels and available at drugstores.

Caldwell

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