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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
2
Chauncey mourns Mrs. Goldie Hillyer Keasey wife of Peter Keasey a former Chauncey resident who died Feb 25 in Phoenix Arizona. The family had moved west for her health and funeral services were held there with burial in Phoenix. She leaves her husband and three daughters Juan S and Bradfield.
The text records family connections of the Keasey family of Chauncey including Mrs. Keasey’s father Robert Hillyer of May Avenue Chauncey and siblings. It mentions three sons Richard Keasey Billy and Mike at home and sister Mrs Clifford Collins of Mill Street Chauncey with brother Charles Hillyer.
The Loyal Temperance Legion of Chauncey met at Lincoln Grade School Building with Mrs. Ralph Brown in charge. President Alice Johnson presided as Betty Jane Courtney filed the secretary's report. Ruth Cruickshank Ruth Schoonover and Vivian Bingman read, songs were sung, and members listed include Jean Bingman Vivian Bingman Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Isabel Courtney Julia Johnson and others.
Home remedy for stubborn coughs using Pinex with sugar syrup or honey. Claims immediate relief, swift thinning of phlegm, and soothing of bronchial membranes. Promotes Pine resin creosote as active agent and guarantees relief or money back.
Chauncey resident Ray Sanders of Millfield traveled to Columbus this week to help his daughter and son-in-law Dr and Mrs Robert Mertens relocate within the city. Mrs Mertens was formerly Bernice Sanders of Millfield.
Chauncey March 3. Young People's Class at Trimble Church of Christ Bible School hosted a dinner for Jacksonville Trimble High girls and boys basketball teams. Mrs. M E Christman led the event with Miss Hazel Raber assisting. About 50 attendees, including Coach Anderson and Rev G B Courtney, participated.
In Chauncey on March 3, seventh graders from Lincoln Grade School were moved to the High School Gymnasium after plaster fell from the ceiling. Teacher Gladys Pickering continued instruction.
Dr. Warren W. Sprague of Chauncey, who had surgery at a Columbus hospital two weeks ago, has been moved to his home and is reported to be improving. He returned with his daughter, Miss Floride Sprague.
Chauncey March 3 Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus for Xray checks accompanied by her husband and Dr C N Sanders.
Mrs Charlotte Bricker resumes duties at the Chauncey post office after several days' illness at her Mill Street home.
Chauncey March 3 Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder entertained a group of children Tuesday from 5 to 7 at their Mill Street home for Richard Raymond Stalder fourth birthday anniversary. Grandmother and aunt presented heart shaped cakes in pink and white with decorations to match. Richard received many gifts. Guests included Alice Johnson Eloise Johnson Russell Johnson Juanita Blackford Jimmy Blackford Jr Margaret Abdella Frances Abdella Billy Abdella Eugene Leffler Billy Allen Riley Virginia Lee Canter Edith Howard Frances Howard Richard Stalder and Harold Barker of Athens.
Chauncey March 3 teachers in Chauncey Dover schools call a meeting of parents Friday afternoon to arrange a schedule of help for the kitchen and serving of meals each day to the needy children.
Mr and Mrs W E Dicken hosted a gathering of friends at their Lower Plains home on March 3. Attendees included Clarence Langley and family, Ralph Hysell and son Frank, Wendell Moore and son Roger, and Dicken family members Florence Grace Eileen Bob. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Burg Johnson and Mrs Minnie Stalder of Chauncey visited relatives in Columbus last weekend. Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder and son Richard of Chauncey were last weekend guests of Mrs Stalder's.
The article lists several visits by residents of Chauncey and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Grant Rus sell Bethany near Cocilville hosted guests. Dan EK Johnson and children visited Mrs Hollis Stalder and family. Mrs Joseph Bryan Sr returned to Chauncey from Holidays Cove W Va after a week with James Sargent and family. Thelma Jean Brookins accompanied by Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins visited Milton Brookins in Millfield. Busy Bee Needle Club will meet Friday at Mrs Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue.
Emil Sainey and others from Lancaster and Athens area are pictured with family and friends at multiple gatherings in Glouster, Redtown, Hunterdon, and Greens Run. The column lists visits by the Sainey, Kilcoski, Welling, Hefkin, Dalton, Witham, Kempton, Kelly, Davis, and many other residents, noting minstrel attendance, Sunday and Friday visits, and kinship connections.
A period advertisement promotes Bukets as a bladder physic with juniper oil and buchy leaves to cleanse the bladder and reduce nocturnal urination. It claims castor oil like action, offers a 25 cent test box, and promises refund if relief fails after four days. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy Athens and E. Glouster.
Mrs. Fred Olbers is ill with flu at home. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Chalfant visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Elza Chalfant on Fierce Ridge. Raymond and William V. Davis traveled to Eaton for work. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heskin and children Jene June and Billy are mentioned in the social notes.
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a Public Utilities Commission order allowing Penn-Ohio Coach Lines to lease Canton and Massillon routes to Dutt Transit. Protests by Red Eagle Bus Co and Cadiz Bus Line were noted during the hearing.
The Red Eagle Company appealed to the supreme court from the commission's order. The appeal involves the Coshocton Business Men's Association Newcomerstown Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Board of the Canton Chamber of Commerce.
Judge Frank W. Geiger of Springfield, a Republican, filed his formal declaration for the unexpired term of Judge James E. Robinson. Petitions from 81 counties with over 7900 signatures were presented to Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. Geiger, previously appointed to the Public Utilities Commission, has 19 years on Clark County Common Pleas and Probate benches.
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