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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

7

Mrs Blair of Floodwood Dies at 73

Chauncey reports the death of Mrs E. E. Blair, 73, longtime Floodwood resident. Her son Taylor Blair of Chauncey and daughter Mrs James Beals of Floodwood survive along with a large family. Funeral services are planned at the Floodwood Baptist Church likely Sunday, with out of town relatives expected by Saturday.

Chauncey EE. H. Blair Floodwood Taylor Blair Floodwood Baptist Church Blair James Beals Floodwoort

Optimism Returns to Grain Market After Sharp Decline

Chicago reports a bounce in grain trading as traders expect the worst is over following yesterday’s drop in wheat and other commodities. Officials from the Farm Board and Grain Stabilization Corp. held a secret conference but provided no clear guidance. Prices hit new lows for the crop season, dragging other foods down with them.

Chicago U.P Belef Board of Trade Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board W. G. Kellogg Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Chicaro

Grain Futures Dip as Markets Open

Wheat futures slipped to 1.0144 dollars per bushel while rve reached a 16 year low and May corn traded at 7 84 cents per bushel amid broad market weakness.

Reverend Mrs West to lead Chauncey service with special music

The Rev. Mrs. West from Steubenville will preach at the Heliness Church Chauncey on Sunday evening March 23 at 7 o clock. Special music and singing are planned as features of the service.

Chauncey West Steubenville Heliness Church Chauncey M. KE

Ladies Aid Society Holds Tuesday Meeting

Sixty five members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at the church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W A Lanning led devotionals and presided as program followed the business session with hymns, vocal and instrumental numbers, and a piano trio. A two course dinner was served by the March committee led by Mrs Fenton Thurness.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Lanning James R. Fields M. H. Cherrington Raymond Ianning Hf. D. Atha

Byrd Broadcast From New Zealand Noted By Logan Listeners

Radio fans in Logan heard Commander Richard Byrd deliver a New Zealand broadcast on Tuesday, according to reports. Other residents reported listening to funeral services for former President William H. Taft.

Logan Richard Byrd New Zealand William H. Tatt

Cecil Thompson Arrested in Logan on Chillicothe Non-support Charge

Cecil Thompson was arrested in Logan on Tuesday by Chief John Bell after a request from Chillicothe police. He is wanted in Chillicothe on a non-support charge.

Logan Cecil Thompson John Bell Chillicothe

West Side Revelry at United Brethren Church

The Mellodramer a short play by Christian Endeavor members Tuesday at United Brethren Church drew 33 attendees. Guests wore Irish origin names on entry and groups performed stunts linked to the names. refreshments and entertainment followed arranged by Miss Merlin Whitcraft and others.

Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church West Side Merlin Whitcraft Tda Loomis Thelma Arnold Vivian Goss Ralph Arnold Loren Peters

Pleukharp and Amerine Seek $420.51 in Hart Case

In Benton Township, Charles A. Pleukharp and Thomas Amerine sue Rufus Hart Mary Hart and Nancy M Huffman for 420.51 plus interest. The amount covers fines and costs Hart failed to pay on a liquor violation assessed by Judge Harley M Whitcraft, the plaintiffs being sureties.

Hart

Zemo Antiseptic Claims Soothing Relief for Itching Skin

An advertisement touts Zemo as a soothing antiseptic for itching skin sunburn windburn and bites It promises rapid relief even in severe conditions and u clear blemishes claiming it draws out infection and is safe for family use priced at one dollar.

Zemo

Donna Sanders Improves After Bailey Run Assault Near Chauncey

Miss Donna Sanders, teacher at Little Bailey School two miles from Chauncey, reported improved after being assaulted Monday evening on Bailey Run Road near Chauncey. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Dow Sanders of Albany.

Chauncey Donna Sanders Bailey Run

Visitors from Columbus and Chauncey Attend Family Events

Postmaster CC and Mrs Mc Cafferty of Chauncey with sister Mrs Dean Linscott and Rice Thomas visited Columbus Wednesday. John Stackham and wife attended the funeral of Floyd Katzenbach in Chauncey Sunday. Earl Johnson and wife visited sister Mrs B H Felder and family in Chauncey.

McCafferty Chauncey Dean Linscott Nelsonville Rice Thomas Circlehill Columbus John Stackham Floyd Katzenbach Earl Johnson B. H. Fielder

Mortgage Bond Dispute Over Benton Township Property

Plaintiffs allege Mrs. Huffman has an interest in Benton Township real estate after a mortgage from Mr. and Mrs. Hart. They claim bond and mortgage terms were breached and seek judgment plus determine Huffman’s rights in the estate.

Murray City Legion Post to Send Delegation to District Conference

Max Seidenfeld and Joe Mead of Murray City visit Logan and report the Murray City Post of the American Legion plans to send a delegation to the district conference to be held here Sunday.

Max Seidenfeld Joe Mead Murray City Logan The American Legion

Club Debates Farm Relief Bill Question in Logan

On March 13 the Twice Five Club met at Prof and Mrs Ridgley home to hear Judge Har ley M Whitcraft and Barton Holl debate the affirmative and negative of whether the farm relief bill recently enacted by Congress will solve major agricultural problems. After papers by leaders, a general discussion followed and lunch was served by Mrs Ridgley. Guests included Mr and Mrs J W Woodard and others.

Revival Services At Plains Methodist Church Draw Large Attendance

The Plains Methodist Church reports good attendance at revival meetings. Rev. Fari Cowan leads with assistance from Rev. Paul Kemper of Giouster. M. O. Bryan conducts the song service as special music appears each evening, including a quartet led by Cowan Bryan Briley and Dr. L. D. Nelson.

Chauncey the Plains Methodist Church Fari Cowan Paul Kemper Giouster M. O. Bryan Cowan Bryan Briley L. D. Nelson

Birth of Virgil Good Jr. in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Good announce the birth of a son at their home in Vore Ridge. The baby has been named Virgil Jr.

Chauncey Virgil Good Vore Ridge Virgil, Jr

Court actions span horse trade case and paternity ruling

Grover C Ringhiser v Herman McGrady involved a horse trade and a motion for a new trial was denied after a juror’s kinship with a principal was revealed. In Theresa Hansel v Charles Congreve a paternity trial ended with the defendant confessing and the jury dismissed. Monabelle Boling v Edward Boling was dismissed at plaintiff costs. Dupont Powder Co v Anchor Coal Co awarded by default for 105.78. Hobart Ross faced liquor charges after being arrested weeks ago. Bertha Wharton v Clarence Ingram was dismissed with costs against the plaintiff.

Grover C. Ringhiser Herman McGrady Theresa Hansel Charles Congreve Monabelle Boling Edward Boling Dupont Powder Company Anchor Coal Company Hobart Ross Ross County Bertha Wharton Clarence Ingram

Sunday Visits Across Towns Highlight Local Social

Mr and Mrs Lowell Tucker and Emma Tucker spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Nelson Skinner. Marie Martin and George Mc Bee of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs W A Martin, Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Achauer visited Mrs Achauer s brother in Nelsonville, Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Gaston and Nellie and Alice Allen motored to Wellston, Sunday.

Lowell Tucker Emma Tucker Nelson Skinner Marie Martin George McBee Columbus W. A. Martin William Achauer Achauer Nelsonville Roy Gaston Nellie Alice Allen Wellston

Condition of Fred Agin in Chauncey

The condition of Fred Agin in Chauncey remains unimproved at his High Street home. He had kidney surgery weeks ago at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. After initial improvement he was brought home and has shown no change since.

Chauncey Fred Agin High Street Mr. Agin White Cross Hospital Columbus

Weekend Visits Across Logan and Surrounding Towns

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lock spent the week end with his children. Dorothy Rizer of Logan visited her sister Mrs Vern Robinet. Helen McCandish visited Mrs Arlie Campbell here. Muriel Sinnott of Logan spent Monday with her mother Mrs Thomas Sinnott. Mr and Mrs Albert Shiviey were visiting in Buchtel Sunday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Scott of Whitlicothe visited Mr and Mrs IL E Scott and family here. Over the week end Mr and Mrs Lewis Ellis spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs L 2 Scott. Mr and Mrs John Hooper of Logan visited S Fh Scott and attended Church here Sunday. Mrs Lock Gage and Mrs Everett Spencer visited Mrs Russell Anders in Lancaster Thursday.

Elmer Lock Dorothy Rizer Logan Vern Robinett Helen McCandish Arlie Campbell Muriel Sinnott Thomas Sinnott Albert Shiviey Buchtel Floyd Scott Whitlicothe IL. E John Hooper S. Fh. Scott Lock Gage Everett Spencer Russell Anders Lancaster

Social visits and music at Union Furnace and nearby towns

Sunday gatherings in Union Furnace featured Homer Carter visiting friends, with Floyd Rheinshield and Tom Pargeon groupings in Shawnee. Music was supplied by Coakley Steve Hoy and Clyde Shuttleworth. Other locals visited relatives across Logan, Bremen, and nearby homes through the week in informal gatherings.

Homer Carter Union Furnace Floyd Rheinshield Shawnee Tom Pargeon Dot Pargeon Ray Fetters Heton Ruth Alice Tewksbury Ray Pargeon Raymond Goodlve Arthur Jones Mr. Coakley Steve Hoy Clyde Shuttleworth Logan Blanch Tucker Laurel Smart Grace Ruble Ralph Elliott Harvey Ruble Clark Frances Alice Pool Harry Lehman Harry Blake Leola Hagen Bremen Ruth Kreider Grant Patton Roy Kringer Raymond Kringer Earl Stuck

Sugar Debate Rages in Senate Over Tariff Bill

Sugar remains a focal point as the Hawley Smoot Tariff Bill comes under Senate scrutiny. The controversial topic dominated discussions in Washington on March 18.

Washington Senate

Steel Merger Sets Stage for Billion Dollar Tie Up

In New York on March 18, directors of Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube approved a plan for a merger valued at about one billion dollars, signaling a major consolidation in the steel industry.

New York U.P Stee Bethlehem Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

Several Court Cases Settled in Logan Court

Several cases were cleared from the Common Pleas Court docket by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Ollie Calhoun versus Mary C. Davis and others was settled and dismissed with costs divided between the parties. Similar action followed in other matters.

Chilli to See Direct from Cincinnati to Grafton Route

Chillicothe March 12 The B and O railroad will install a new traffic system on this division enabling engines to run nonstop from Cincinnati to Grafton West Virginia about 860 miles and return without engine changes. Superintendent Carothers says train service in Chillicothe will not be affected by the change in traffic runs.

Chillicothe B. & ©. Railroad Cincinnati Grafton W. Va Carothers

Transfer of machinists to Cincinnati shops detailed

The text describes a planned transfer of about fifteen machinists and helpers to Cincinnati shops. An emergency crew will stay to service local vans, ensuring no interference with local operations.

Ines Cincinnati

Jackville P T A Special Meeting Scheduled

A special meeting of the Jackville Factory Parent Teacher Association will be held Friday at 7 20 o clock at the Factory. Important matters will be discussed and it urges maximum parent attendance from the district. A program of music and a play The Hired Man s Court ship will be presented by local talent.

Jackville Jackvillee Tion Muate Corte Ahip

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