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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

6

Wedding in Columbus Murphey Cross confirms union

Miss Helen Murphey and Mr Glenn Cross wed in a garden ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Crooks in Columbus Ohio. Rev E F Chauncey officiated. The bride, a Ohio University Chi Omega member, wore white and carried a garden bouquet. Cross, a Delta Upsilon member, is district manager of Relay Truck Co and will reside in Indianapolis after a stay in New York.

Frank FR. Murphey Franklin Murphey O. B. Murphey Columbus Helen Murphey Emmett L. Murphey S Glenn Cross Youngstown Stanley Crooks Eastwood Avenue E. F. Chauncey Trinity Episcopal Church Blanche Douglas Ohio State University Delta Upsilon Fraternity Relay Truck Company Cross New York Cuba Indianapolis Ind

Time Now To Spray Orchard

Athens County farm agent T H Johnson urges immediate spraying of fruit orchards to combat codling moths. Overwintering worms and nocturnal moths threaten young fruit, with a second brood in August. A spray of dry lime sulfur arsenate of lead hydrated lime and water is advised for 50 gallons, with a follow up around July 15 if needed. Temperatures above 85 degrees require pausing spraying.

T. H. Johnson Athens County Mr. Johnson

Surprise Shower At Whaley Home For Harold and Bride

Mr and Mrs Harold Whaley were honored with a surprise shower at the home of Mr and Mrs A E Whaley 138 North Congress Street. About thirty friends attended a six o clock lawn dinner followed by croquet and other outdoor games.

Harold Whaley Mr. Whaley A. E. Whaley North Congress Street

B A initiates five members into lodge at Moose Hall

Five new members were initiated Tuesday night at WW B A meeting in Moose Hall. Miss Ing M Hoover of New Salem attended as district deputy. Humorous readings followed the lodge work and refreshments were served. AW B A rally set for Friday in Nelsonville invites Perreans to notify Mrs Elmer Bingman by tonight. Cless Close plans Beavdock Friday night relocation to Mrs Frank B Dilley’s home on Calumbia Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cook of Laramie Wyoming arrived Thursday by news of their former mother Mrs Allie Cook on Mill Street. Miss Esther Schachtele, a Bellevue Schools teacher and Ohio University graduate, returned home Tuesday from Athens. The Young Married People’s Class of First Methodist plans a Wiener roast Friday at 6 o’clock at the Athena Fairgrounds hosted by Wingett Carter and Sam Warren.

WW. B.A Moose Hall Ing M. Hoover New Salem Nelsonville Cless Close Plente Beavdock C. 0 Giauque Frank B. Dilley Calumbia Avenue Ralph Cook Laramie Wyo Allie Cook Mill Street First Methodist Church Athena Fairgrounds Andre Wingett Fret Carter Sam Warren

Junior Temperance Legion Meets at Church in Chauncey

The Chauncey Junior Temperance Legion met Tuesday afternoon at the Church of Christ directed by Superintendent Mrs Christine Brown. After the lesson, games were played with members Finride Shultz Betty Jane Courtney June Richardson Isabel Courtney Marguerite Shultz Helen Ferrer Pauline Agin Martha Nye Nellie Agin Wanda Burn gardner present. Scarlet Fever Fatal in Chauncey A six year old David Sutton died Sunday at Thornville from scarlet fever. burial followed Monday at 4 AM. he was son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Sutton formerly of Stewart.

Chauncey Mark Sutton Thair David Sutton Nathan Sutton Stewart Thornville

Miner Oliver Murt Injured at Chauncey Mine No 1

Clarence Kuiver a machine man at Chauncey Mine No 1 of Manhattan Coal Co was injured Tuesday afternoon his foot crushed by a falling object. He was attended by Dr W V Stagus and transported by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. He is married and living on Wyene Street, son of Mrs Thomas Olliver of this city.

Hlarmace Oliver Murt Tueeday Chauncey Clarence Kuiver Chauncey Mine No Manhattan Coal Company

Body of John J. Conk Brought Here Tuesday

Chauncey June 4 The body for John J. Cook a former resident of Chauncey was brought here for interment in the local cemetery. He died Sunday morning following a heart attack at his home in Brice. He was 61 years old and was born and reared in Chauncey. Survived by his widow ten sons and ten daughters. Also listed are Orley and Edward Cook and Mrs Alice Caldwell of Brice O, and Mrs Margarite Roger of Lima. Ten mines reported active in district today with several mine numbers named. Chauncey personals note visitors and movers among residents including Mr and Mrs Lester Marshal and others from Fostoria Columbus and Detroit.

John J. Conk Chauncey John J. Cook Mr. Conk Brice Orley Edward Cook Lester Marahal Fostoria Ohio Nile Dew Jacobse Avenue Marshal

Dedication set for Coolville new bridge over Hocking River

Coolville will formally open the reinforced concrete bridge over the Hocking River at 2 pm Thursday. Delegations from Southeastern Ohio and northern West Virginia expected. Marchers will parade after a 12:30 pm program at Old Grange Hall. Speakers include Myers Cooper and Thomas A. Jenkins.

Coolville Coolvilles Hocking U. Bridge Ohio West Virginia Cornville Grange Pomeroy Mhe OW. Va Handa American Legion Athens Pomerasy Cooper Jenkins FE. H. Wilson

Preacher W H Relis to Speak at Chauncey Church

On June 2 the Rev W H Relis will deliver a sermon at 7 30 PM at the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church. A brief address to follow.

Chauncey W. H. Relis Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church

Value of Ohio farm land slides with 1927 to 1930 losses

Ohio rural real estate declined steadily from 1927 to 1930 with multi million dollar drops each year. 1920 value was 2 127 400 115 dollars and rural land accounted for 14.8 percent of total taxation. A Wellington game farm and Roosevelt preserve are noted along withPrison population growth and clemency actions. The piece mentions hunting, licensing, county fairs, and a state fair schedule in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Brown Urhada Wellington Roosevelt Sciente Ohio Penitentiary London Prison Farm Board of Clemency Conservation Department Lake Erie Clinton Wilmington Gallia Gallipolis

Traffic Expert Addresses Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

R. W. Nutting of Kenton, traffic master for the New York Central Lines, spoke on rail traffic problems and shrinking revenues at a Kiwanis luncheon in Glouster. He noted Athens County taxes by the railroad run about 63 000 dollars yearly, with Perry County contributing 4 060. Andrew Chute Jr. played piano. two visitors attended.

Athens Couny Perry County New York Central Nutting P. H. Clifford Corning Andrew Chute, Jr

Health chief cites smallpox and measles rates in Ohio

Director H G Southard reports in the past month Ohio averaged five smallpox cases daily and 4 285 measles cases with many uncounted by physicians. June shows little improvement. Approval given for tourist camps in 24 counties by district health commissioners. Senate tax plan would add one meal tax on cigarettes to raise funds. Senate also votes to repeal the certificate of title requirement for autos, citing installation cost of about 550000 over two years. repeal awaits House action.

H.G. Southard State Department of Health Ohio Southard Senate Ta Tlon House For

For Better Herds Test in New Hampshire Dairy Herds

Two hundred twenty three dairy herds totaling over four thousand cows are under test in New Hampshire's herd improvement association.

New Hampshire

Congress Run Man Fined for Drunk and Disorderly

Charles Milliron of Congress was fined 10 dollars after pleading guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct. He was jailed briefly by Constables Williams and G H Millican while his wife and children were away from home. The incident occurred around 1:80 o'clock on Monday morning in Glouster.

Glouster Milliron Congress FF Willams G. H Court of Justices Mbini Miron

Turch Picnic and Local Notices in Wrightstown Church Events

Vague fragmentary notice mentions a church picnic and a seven year old son of Wrightstown residents, with references to Dr J H Blas and USDA services. Also notes a committee meeting on June 2 and various local household and family movements including trips to Raleigh and visitors.

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