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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

7

Repairs on Glouster-Corning Road Ordered and Planned

Repairs on Route 13 from Corning to the Athens County line near Burr Oak are to begin at once. Thirty cars of limestone have been ordered for the Corn ing territory. Roads to receive stone treatment include Pike’s Peak East Hill Irish Ridge and the Morgan County state road. Reconstruction will start on Route 65 from Corning West Hill through Miller Town Drakes Hemlock to Shawnee per plans.

Glouster Corning Athens County Burr Oak Pike’s Peak East Hill Irsh Ridge Morgan County Corning West Hill Millertown Drakes Hemlock Shawnee

Reverend Downs To Preach In Glouster Sunday

Glouster notices Reverend Reed J. Downs of the Athens Church of Christ will speak Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Glouster Church of Christ on the subject life s Golden Strands. He is part of a series assisted by local pastor W H Hoon and Reverend David P forris at New Mashfield.

Glouster Reed J. Downs Tit Church of Christ Athens Glouster Merchants Ohio Collieries Millfield Sun Kings Withem Milfield Zimmer Butsko Zanesville Millfield Daugherty Hallam Bilt Theisen Simpson Encica Ca Vnstmsomen AB Stephenson McAllister Winn Bill Smith Mesca Cesen Bert Smith Gyure Ca Dalton Halbert Weun Butsko Amamenmnenecenne Tlouster Fred Leach High St

The buggy manufacturing industry a billion dollar business

A historical note states that the buggy manufacturing industry reached a billion dollar scale in 1206, highlighting its rapid growth and economic significance of early transport trades.

Millington Sails Home to Bolton England

Frank Millington superintendent of Mine No 267 Hunterdon sailed from New York on the Franconia for his boyhood home Bolton England. He left Bolton at age 19 for America and this is his first return trip. He previously worked in Nova Scotia and West Virginia mines near Chauncey. He expects to return August 5.

Glouster Frank Millington Fiunterdon New York Franconia Bolton England America Chauncey Millington Nova Scotia West Virginia

Owens Rites Planned at Maplewood Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. William Owens will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Echstenkamper with Rev F G Boroff of the M R E Church delivering the sermon Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery

Patterson and Bond Families Visit Relatives in Glouster

Mr and Mrs W R Patterson and Mr and Mrs A F Bond along with daughter Patricia of Los Angeles California are spending several weeks with Patrick Dyer and other relatives in Glouster.

Glouster W. R. Patterson A. F. Bond Patricia Los Angeles Calif Patrick Dyer

Chauncey Women’s Bible Class Meets at Shafter Home

Chauncey Woman’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Wednesday at Mrs. John Shafter’s home. Mrs. Floyd Nye led the session with lessons by Mrs. Peter Rakin and Nye. Prizes went to Mrs. Inez Nye and Jeane Rankin. A new social committee was named. next gathering will be at Mrs. Alice Johnson’s home with aides Mrs. Kate Johnson and Mrs. Marcia Johnson.

Chauncey Lee Schoonver Alice Johnson Kate Johnson Marcia Johnson Alice Bingman Athes

Ministerial Funds Ready for Disbursement in Dove Township

Clerk Jay E. Osborne announces that ministerial funds are prepared for distribution to the churches in Dove Township. He urges each church to submit its membership information promptly to avoid delays.

Chauncey Dove Township Jay E. Osborne Ech Church

Services at Chauncey Church

Chauncey Church announces Bible School at 9 30 a m on Sunday June 28 followed by Communion and a moving worship service at 10 30 a m.

Chauncey Chauncey — Sevices Chauncey Church

Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Hosts Farewell Party

Following a regular lodge session on Tuesday night Ninevah Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville held a farewell party for member Shirkey who is leaving for Elyria Ohio to take a new job. Ice cream was served to 16 members and a social hour followed.

Jacksonville Ninevah Rebekah Wodge Ice Kinder Shirkey Elyria Ohio

Birthday celebration honors Wilma Lyns at The Plains

Mrs William Lyns The Plains hosted a birthday party for her daughter Wilma age 13 with help from Mrs Francis Froaut Athens Monday night from 7 to 9. Sixteen guests attended and the games drew a prize to Norma Jeane Coon. Ice cream and cake were served.

the Plains William Lyons The Plains Francis Froauit Athens Lyns Wilma Bigo Norma Jeane Coon

Church of the Nazarene Services in The Plains

Services at the Church of the Nazarene The Plains Sunday June 2 begin at 9 30 with Sunday School Preaching at 10 45 and 7 30 by the pastor Rev Drei Gotf Young people's meeting at 6 45 pm.

the Plains Church of the Nzarene Drei Gotf. Young Bople

Elections and meeting at The Plains School

The Plains locals will hold an officers election and an important business meeting on Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Plains School Building.

Plains Hocking Saturda Plains School Bilding

Funeral for Olive Clifton Howard in Millfield

Many relatives and friends attended the funeral for Olive Clifton Howard pioneer resident of Dover Township. Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ led the service and a local quartet provided music. Burial was in Hill Top Cemetery, Millfield.

Chauncey Olive Clifton Howard Dover Township Miifield Gilbert Courtney Th Church of Christ Hill Top Millfield

Family Dinner Hosts in Chauncey and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Will Smith of Chauncey entertained a family dinner last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs H F Bachhornberger with Darlene and Billie of Miamisburg, Mr and Mrs H Peters and son of Miamisburg, Mr and Mrs Harold Bisser and son of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs John Schoopner and children, and Byron Smith of Chauncey.

Chauncey Will Smith H. F Bchornberger Chilren Darlene Billie H. Pet Miamisburg Har

Lin Visits Milfield Chauncey Mrs Maggie Lin Aiding Cousin

Mrs Maggie Lin of Commobus visits Milfield Chauncey to aid her cousin Taicy Kowar Millfield during a family visit.

Milfield Chauncey Maggie Lin Taicy Kowar Millfield

Birthday Cakes Delight Mrs Shafer in Chauncey Party

A surprise birthday party for Mrs. John Shafer was held at her Chauncey home Tuesday night. Two birthday cakes from Mrs. Zina Wharton and Mrs. Allie Bingman were served with ice cream and gifts were given. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton and sons Walter Jr. and Dale of The Plains. Mrs. E. W. Bingman. Mrs. Jaret Channel and daughter Othella and Anna Lee of Athens. Mrs. Maxine Covell of Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jeane of Chauncey. Betty Lou Lands. Mrs. Floride Grinstead and Mrs. Harriett Whales of Akron. and Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer.

Chauncey Zina Wharton Allie Bingman John Shafer Othella Anna Lee Athens Maxine Covell Guy Brookins Thelma Jeane Betty Lou Lands Floride

Hostess Mrs Sanders Hosts Needle Club

Hostess Mrs Clarence Sanders entertained members of her needle club at her Millfield home Wednesday night. A refreshment course was served to Lizzie Patton Helen Sanders Eda Heffkin Mabel Sisson Maybelle Mingus Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Jessie Fulton Bertha Sanders Lucille Sanders and sons Bob and Bill.

Millfield Clarence Sanders Needle Club Lizzie Patton Helen Sanders Eda Heffkin Mabel Sisson Maybelle Mingus Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Jessie Fulton Bertha Sanders Lucille Sanders Bob Bill

Silver Ridge Social and Personal Briefs

Mr and Mrs Harry Swank and family of Athens spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Betzing. Rev and Mrs Charles Fox of Tuppers Plains were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Dora Tuttle. Several local residents attended a tent meeting at Chester. Landis Cook and family of Alfred spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs C F Betzing. Alta Harper of Parkersburg stayed with her parents, the Harpers. Mrs Eleha Partlow and daughter Opal and Mrs Charles Partlow and family of Detroit are visiting this week. Mrs John Diller and son of New Lexington were guests of Mrs Dora Tuttle. Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder of New Lexington visited friends here last week. Bernice Betzing spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with Ruth MacPherson of Tuppers Plains.

Silver Ridge Harry Swank Athens Charles Betzing Charles Fox Tuppers Plains Dora Tuttle Chester Landis Cook Alfred C. F. Betzing Alta Harper Parkersburg Raymond

Box Turtle Hatching Phase Needs Six Months of Fasting

The text notes that for six months after hatching, the box turtle does not eat. This detail highlights the species’ unusual early life feeding behavior and may imply a developmental stage preceding normal feeding patterns.

Local Notes From Buchtel Community and 4 H Events

Gladys and Edith Kinneer visit in Buchtel with Mrs Carter and family. Kenneth Kinneer and John Carlin travel to Indiana to see relatives. Church repairs continue with community help. Ohio State University courses begin for Kenneth Kinneer. Several visitors from Shawnee, Crooksville, West Virginia, and Whitesville stop by. Priscilla Club hosts guests. two 4 H groups meet to plan more activities. A carbon dioxide to oxygen fact closes the brief.

Mr. Kinneer Mollie Coon Shawnee Ella Lewis

Cowabuse conviction leads to four year reformatory sentence

In Coldwater Michigan George Washington a 33 year old black man was arraigned on cruelty to animals. Judge Russell McPeek sentenced him to four years in the reformatory after the charge was proven. Washington pulled a cow's tail in the incident.

Coldwater Mich U.P George Washington Washington Russel McPeek

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