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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference hospital days and missed time, with unclear names and events. The readable portions point to a healthcare setting and possible scheduling or attendance issues without coherent details.
A driver was stranded for about five hours as floodwaters rose near Floodwood yesterday after his engine stalled on Glen Ebon Road. City officials mobilized a rescue by boat from Floodwood power station to reach Claude Chase of Athens, who was nearly stranded near the river and feared entanglement as the rising water blocked the main highway.
Millican, formerly of the Ohio River area, is known for boat handling. Chase was taken from the cab top as waters rose to the truck bed. The truck will be recovered once the floodwaters recede.
Nelsonville March 15 A loud blast was discharged in the rear yard of A C Kontner at 12 30 this morning on Second and Chestnut Street. No damage occurred though East End residents were awakened. Kontner runs a West End grocery. No explanation given.
The Hi-Tri Missionary Society of the Christian Church met March 13 at Phyllis Wend’s Madison Street home. Eleanor Ray led a talk on Love while Betty and Jane Figgins and Ruth and Roya Gilbert performed music. Thirteen members and two guests attended, with refreshments served.
Eight year old Jean Ullom daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ullom of St Johns Street was struck by a automobile at Nerrick Corner about seven last night suffered a broken left thigh chin laceration and multiple bruises She was taken to Dr Hyde then home by ambulance Driver Miss Martina Geenter reported braking but the child started to cross Witnesses say Geenter steered left to avoid impact and the car hit the curb The incident occurred while Geenter was westbound on Poplar Street toward Fayette Street
Mrs Leona Smittle wife of Clifford Smittle of Zanesville died in a Columbus hospital aged 35 Her body was taken to Stouts Chapel in Nelsonville Funeral preparations await Floodbound husband She was daughter of John and unnamed Clouston of Nelsonville and reared there Survived by husband parents and several siblings
Saturday afternoon the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R will be entertained by Mrs. Ed Dean and Mrs. E J Cable. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Henry McCullough, Mrs. Grace Martin, Mrs. C G Sheppard, Mrs. J M Hyde, Mrs. Martin Ohlinger, Mrs. W W Poston and Mrs. H Leyshon.
The marriage of Miss Erma Sixx of New Marshfield to Elden Spires of Carbondale is announced for Sunday March 12 at the bride’s home. Reverend Wachenschwanz officiated and a wedding dinner followed. Present were Reverend and Mrs. Wachenschwanz, James Brown, Miss Eloise Mace, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Sixx, and the newlyweds.
Class 19 of the Methodist Sunday School will be entertained Friday night by Miss Mildred Hutchins.
A social and dance will be held at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville on Thursday night March 16 with entertainment starting at 8 30.
Nelsonville reports a Young People's Society gathering led by Max ine North focusing on Prayer with readings, a piano solo, songs, and a roll call with sixty members. Next Sunday's topic is Temperance and a playlet is planned. Also covered is 45 Camp Fires members meeting at Catholic Parish House with Scout talks, a supper, and a note on troop support for government.
Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts met Tuesday evening for a program on Miss Lowe the founder and the Scout Law. Seventeen members, one guest, and leader Miss Shaw attended, with music by Audrey Bean Vesper Warehime Marie Hall and readings by Margaret Galvin Faye Shelton Mary Shelton.
Mrs Frank Fillinger entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mrs Sarah Teal of Columbus Mrs Martha Davis Mrs Flossie Crawford and Connie Crawford in attendance.
Mrs BE J Arnold assisted by Mrs T B Bush will entertain members of the Home Missionary Society at Mrs Arnold's home Thursday night at 7 30 o'clock.
The Past Councilors Association of the Daughters of America will gather Thursday night at Mrs. Mattie Weekly’s residence. A potluck dinner will be served.
The couple Roy and Ruth Erb announce the birth of their daughter Barbara Jean on Sunday March 12. Her mother is Ruth Coope.
The ladies of 8 and J Patrick Church Buchtel sponsor a Friday night euchre party with entertainment. The public is invited on March 17 to join the event at the church venue.
Mrs Charlies Martin returned after several days in Columbus. Bob Mills visits friends and relatives in Newark. Mr and Mrs William Morgan spent today in Columbus. Mrs Sarah Tea returned home in Columbus after visiting Mrs Martha Davis. Mr and Mrs S M Pastor hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Pastor and son Bobby of Oak Hill, Miss Lena and Dorothy Elaine Wilson and Max Wilson of Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and son Dick of New Straitsville.
Columbus March 15 the Department of Industrial Relations ordered abandonment of five state city employment offices as an economy measure.
Bus service between Jacksonville and Corning restarted at 4 pm as flood waters receded on Route 13. School buses operated on clear roads, while the Glouster Athens line reached Chauncey before flood waters halted progress. driver expected service to Athens to resume later. No bus mail was received due to inaccessibility to Athens.
Glouster March 15 The Glouster M E Parish Epworth League rally for the month will be at Trimble M E Church Friday night Each league in the parish will present part of the program Choir practice at the local church will be at 630 PM Friday Transportation to the Trimble rally at 730 PM will be provided for all who attend the choir practice
Glouster Kiwanis Club meeting canceled due to dining room flooding at the Hotel Gordon where sessions are held. To boost interest, dues and fines were reduced and a membership drive planned to start at the next meeting.
Mountville March 15 Homer Grange will hold a meeting at Mountville High School Auditorium Friday night. The program features several special musical numbers and refreshments are to be provided by attendees bringing sandwiches and pies.
Flooded pump pit at the city light plant caused a water shortage last night and this morning in Glouster. Water in the reservoir neared exhaustion as pumping from the hill reservoir failed due to flooding. A fire engine drained the pit, while Sunday Creek’s high stage limited flow. By morning the water had receded and pumping was to resume to restore supply.
Glouster notices postpone the funeral for Mrs. Louis Sauer of Trimble until Thursday morning due to flood conditions. Services set for 9 o'clock at Holy Cross Church with Rev. Father F. X. Clark presiding. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
The Prin cilla Class of the M FE Sunday School will entertain the Willing Workers Class with a St Patrick s Tea Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock at the home of Mr FE F Mundew New Street in Glouster March 15.
March 15 regular meeting announced for the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Hall Thursday night at 8 o clock. Good attendance urged.
GLOUSTER March 15 Harlan Antle a son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Antle of Ferndale east of Trimble, sustained a fracture of the right arm Sunday morning when an automobile engine he was cranking backfired. The sophomore at Jacksonville Trimble High School is recovering.
High waters cut routes to Chauncey halting bus service and delaying mails. School dismissed as Millfield Sugar Creek Circle Hill and Beavmont students cannot reach the high school. Government flour distribution set for Thursday at 1 pm across Chauncey Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont. Church conference and revival planned with Rev G Bri Courtney and Rev Fred Gardner at Trimble Church of Christ tonight.
Chauncey Ohio March 13 1933 a letter to the Cheerio Club Toronto Canada thanks Betty Le Master 8 Chauncey girl for Gold Star and club membership Betty listened in for a song dedicated to her and may later hold a pencil with a partial hand condition Bertha Nixon bookkeeper at the New York Company Store Chauncey wrote the letter
Chauncey residents gathered March 15 to surprise Mrs. Fred Byers at her Chauncey home after a week in Barberton Ohio. The party, planned by Mrs Ernest Dehbman and Miss Netlie Byers, included dancing and refreshments. Mrs. Byers returned with Mr. Byers Dicky Dehman Mrs Henry Morgan and William Cunningham of Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Cap Smith hosted a Lexington Avenue party for their daughter Evelyn Mae celebrating her seventh birthday. Assistants Edith Smith and Miss Lucilla Jackson helped serve and entertain. guests included Evelyn Poling Ralph Smith Chauncey and Ervin Holzschuh plus many local children.
Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Chauncey Mrs Pearl A Miller The Plains and Fred Osborne Athens attended the funeral of Samuel Osborne held at the Success Church of Christ with burial nearby He was 61 and lifelong resident of Tuppers Plains and Keno He joined the Keno Church of Christ at 12 His wife preceded him in death He is survived by three daughters two sons His brother Henry is the last Osborne in Chauncey and the Osbornes in Athens visited Tuppers Plains last week to see him.
Three Chauncey area mines are idle with only three reporting operation. Mines listed as working or idle include Hocking, Luhriz, No. 9 and Chauncey Mine No. 25 and Poston No. 6 in Mills field.
Clarence D. Samford of Athens Junior High School is the author of an article in The Historical Outlook this month. The piece analyzes high school history motivation through a point grading system.
Washington County inland streams caused heavy property damage and claimed Vincent Francis, 60, a Lawrence Township farmer, who was swept from an overturned boat and drowned in Fifteen Creek. His companions Arthur Reed and Clarence Heslop escaped after a desperate effort to reach safety.
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