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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1935

Page

6

Hold Funeral Services For Mrs. Beatrice Staten

Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Lester Staten 28 wife of Charles Staten were held Tuesday afternoon at the Holiness Church Chauncey. She died in Mercy Hospital Columbus from childbirth complications. Burial was in Greenlawn. Surviving are her husband, her parents John and Sarah Lester, one sister Mia, and four brothers A B Lester Roy Lester Logan Lester and Woodrow Lester.

Beatrice Lester Staten Wfe Charles Staten John Sarah Lester Chauncey Mercy Hospital Columbus Holiness Church Re Hiram Mingus Champastor Greenlawn Mra Staten Raley Run Carol Mrs. Staten Mia Harry Staten A. B. Lester Roy Lester Mill Street Logan Lester Betsy Lane Woodrow Lester

Women honor Chauncey's oldest Bible Class member

Twenty eight members gathered at Mrs. M. J. Gardner’s Chauncey home to honor her 83rd birthday anniversary. She received flowers and handkerchiefs as the group conducted a potluck dinner and a program with lessons readings and a solo. Reverend Courtney spoke briefly. Gardner has lived near the old brick Church of Christ since its construction in Chauncey.

Christan Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ M. J. Gardner Grout Floyd Nye Burg Johnson J. L. Ferguson L. H. Pendergrass Neal Hesse Rankin Shafer Vv. Rhlbrand Brookins Nye Courtney Mrs. Gardner Chauncey

Ladies Aid Society Dinner at Millfield Church

Eleven members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ attended a chicken dinner at secretary Misa Olive Brookins home. Attendees included Celia Baudinot Mae Baudinot James Love H O McDaniel Henry Heffkin Jessie Seamon Lucy James Mariel Sisson Edward Evans Harold Blower and Brookins. The group quilted at the church in the morning and held the monthly business meeting after lunch.

Millfield Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Misa Olive Brookins Celia R Baudinot Mae Baudinot James Love H. O. McDaniel Henry Heffkin Jessie Seamon Lucy James Mariel Sisson Edward Evans Harold Blower

Mines Active in Chauncey District Report

The Chauncey Mine No. 25 operated Friday marking the second day active this week while others in the district linger idle. Active pits include No. 24 No. 5 No. 68 No. 107 No. 60 Chauncey No. 26 Salem Hollow Carbondale Black Diamond Luhrig and Lick Run.

Chauncey Amallest Chauncey Mine Hocking Salem Hollow Carbondale Black Diamond Luhrig Lick Run

Local Union Sets Tiered Bone Coal Prices

Chauncey Local Union No 358 and Chauncey Mine No 25 approved lower bone coal rates for two ton lots dumped on the ground. Future charges will be 3.00 in Chauncey, Morristown, Beaumont and Circle Hill. 3.26 in Floodwood, The Plains. 3.50 in Athens and Deanville. 4.00 in Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Morristown Beaumont Circle Hill Floodwood the Plains Athens Deanville Nelsonville

Regular church services and events at Church of God

Regular services will be conducted at the Church of God on Sunday with Sunday School and devotionals at 9 30 a m A meeting of the Young People's Society at 6 90 p m and song services and devotionals at 7 30 Pp m The evangelistic message will be delivered by the Rev Calvin B Hanes at o oclock

Church OF God Young People’s Society Calvin B Hanes

Actress of Note in America Katharine Steins her current play

A fragmented OCR item lists Katharine in a current stage production with scattered clues. The readable bits reference theater in America, a creek theater, and lines about actors and roles, but no coherent events, dates, or names beyond Katharine.

Simple yoke frock pattern ad from The Athens Messenger

A sewing pattern description touts Pattern 2170 with a simple gathered yoke collar line dress. Offers sizes 12 through 42, 334 yards of fabric for size 16, illustrated instructions, and a spring pattern book with dresses for adults and children. Send 15 cents for the pattern. book and pattern together 25 cents. address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adama Anne Adams Tota Ieemay Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Adele Garrisons tale follows Katherine as Hal Meredith rereenters her life after Lucia Merediths death. Hal's past love for Katherine surfaces amid Lucia’s insanity and a courtroom of memory, while Katherine balances duty to Jack with a rekindled longing.

Madge Hal Katherine Lucia Hal Meredith Lucia Havens Lucia Meredith Luicia Lucian Butt Jack

Artificial Lake to Open in Athens County Recreation Area

A 25 acre lake near Morrison farm in Alexander Township will open this spring for sports fans. Roy Morrison and sons began dam construction in 1932. the dam now 250 feet long and 25 feet high creates a lake up to six aquariums deep, with a small island and planned beach. The Morissons aim to develop a recreation center next summer offering swimming boating picnicking sports and fishing. Wild ducks have used the lake during migration.

Athens County Morrison Farm Alexander Robert Hubert Herbert Morrisons Morrison Lake

Ohio Budget Increases and Funding Gaps Highlighted

Bevis and Davey urged higher revenue as the 1935 budget shifts aid from general funds. State old age pensions face a $6 million gap without new revenue, while matching federal relief could require $15 million more. Highway funds rely on gas taxes and licenses, and lump sum appropriations are proposed to attract federal aid. The state also seeks to retire $750,000 in bonded debt from the office building explosion.

General Revenue Fund State Highway Department Bevis Davey

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