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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
7
Chauncey notices a revival series starting this evening at the Holiness Nazarene Church in The Plains. Rev. Loveless from London Ohio, a former pastor, will conduct the meetings, and the public is invited.
Mrs. Frank Brush of Delaware died after gall bladder surgery at University Hospital Columbus pneumonia developed death. Funeral and burial held in Delaware. She leaves husband and two children Myrtle Hines and Ralph Lewis. A separate divorce petition in Athens County alleges incompatibility with Leonard Williams citing temper and threats of self harm.
Chauncey March 8 Mrs George W Brown of Sand Ridge near Chauncey underwent below knee left leg amputation at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Surgeon Dr Warren V Sprague Chauncey performed the operation. Mrs Brown, ill with sugar diabetes, is reported in favorable condition. The Brown family, known in Athens County, included son Carlos Brown of Chauncey assisting in the local feed store.
Two marriage licenses issued in Athens County Probate Court. Harry V. Butter 31 of Columbus to Mayme Foley 34 at home in Vinton, she a prior divorcee. Leo Franklin Hooper 20 of Athens to Clara Evelyn West 21 of Albany, with Rev. Cunningham officiating.
Mrs. John Lopez of The Plains is in Athens this week to care for her daughter Ethel who is seriously ill.
The Marietta School Band drum major Ralph Zahour of Ohio University Athens led the inaugural parade in Washington on Monday. Reporters praised his rhythmic grace as he strutted the two mile route drawing cheers from thousands.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Otto Lewis entertained a group of friends at a dancing party on Converse Street. Mrs Lewis served luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson Mrs B F Filcher Miss Lauretta Fielder Miss Florence Fielder Mr and Mrs Carroll Rizer of Athens and Mr and Mrs George Brown of Columbus.
Chauncey residents report family visits and moves this week. George M. Fielder returned to Vincennes Indiana from Chauncey after visiting his son B. F. Fielder. Jasper A. Drake and daughter Mrs. E L Saffell visited Chauncey. Mrs. Charles Inman of Guysville stayed with sister Mrs. D H Linncott in Chauncey. Theron Goodson moved from Swart property to Matson residence Ellis Avenue. Otto Lewis plans relocation to Logan. Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean stayed with Mrs. Brookins at John Shaffer’s home in The Plains.
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