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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1930

Page

8

Charles Stack In Serious Condition After Surgery

Chauncey March 20 Charles E Stack Columbus well known and former Millfield merchant is reported in a serious condition at Grant Hospital Columbus after gall bladder and appendix removal. He is son in law of Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague Chauncey who were at the hospital. Mrs Mary Bolin 79 a former Chauncey resident is in critical condition at her daughter Iva Hotchbachs home in Columbus with daughter Vint Cunningham en route.

Chauncey Charles E. Stack Columbus Millfield Grant Hospital Warren V. Sprague Mary Bolin Iva Hotchbach Vint Cunningham

Potter Family comedy delights full Sanders Theater crowd

The Potter Family a comedy drew a capacity audience at Sanders Theater Millfield last night. Sponsored by the Millfield Parent-Teacher Association and coached by Mrs G C Patton the show featured six players and a pupil chorus from Millfield schools with singing and dancing. Mrs Edward Wade sang and Charles Simpson and Alex Allmaskey performed as comedians. Billy Hebron Athens offered a dancing and song specialty. Mrs Mabel Smith played piano.

Chauncey the Potter Family Sanders Theater Millfield Parent-Teacher Association G. C. Patton Edward Wade Charles Simpson Alex Allmaskey Billy Hebron Athens Mabel Smith Iano

Plains P T A Meeting Led By Miss Killey At Grade Four

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association met March 20 in the Grade Four Auditorium. Mrs. Robert E. was absent. Miss Killery presided. A round table discussion covered questions from parents while M. Bryan directed community singing with Herman Wumphrey at the piano. Refreshments followed. A study group on parental education preceded the main meeting.

Chauncey Plains Robert E. Miss Killery Srents M. ©. Bryan Herman Wumphrey Ed Eation Miss Killey

Rally Day Planned at Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday

Special Rally Day service planned at Church of Christ Sunday School Chauncey. Classes set attendance goals and members urged to attend. Bible School begins at 9 36 with song service followed by lesson period. Special music will feature the service and all visitors are welcome.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Bible School

Baby dies at birth in Chauncey

A son born to Mr and Mrs Herman Howard in The Plains died shortly after birth. Mrs Howard, formerly Pauline Hill of Beau mont, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Hill. The infant was buried in New Marshfield Cemetery.

Chauncey Herman, Jr Herman Howard the Plains

Two Chauncey Boys Swim Hocking River on Saint Patrick Day

Clarence Stalder and Guy Richardson of Chauncey were said to have celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day by swimming in the Hocking River. Reported as a brisk, chilly dip, the boys emerged unhurt with no further incidents noted.

Chauncey Clarence Stalder Guy Richardson Hocking

Logan Officials Safe From Solicitors Under New Law

Logan March 20 Candidates for county office are relieved by a new election law that forbids individuals or committees from soliciting contributions for candidates. Violations carry a fine, imprisonment, or both. The law does not affect regular assessments by party committees.

Logan

Petitions Back Ake for Republican State Treasurer Nomination

Petition circulations in Hocking County support Ross Ake for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. Many signatures have been obtained since the Hocking County Committee endorsed Ake earlier.

Logan Ross Ake Hocking County Ake

Lutz Accepts Local Role With Children’s Home Board

Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the Hocking County Red Cross has agreed to serve as prevention worker, secretary and consultant for the coming year with the Children’s Home board of Trustees. She declined external offers while securing a reasonable local salary and will remain active in welfare and Red Cross work in Hocking County.

Logan Margaret Lutz Hocking County Remnain Miss Lutz Capt. Slayes eNnia Soldiers and Sailors Blome Herbert Mooney Red Cross Columbus Redross Courier Miss Luts

Mrs Mock Dies in Canton Funeral Planned for Buffalo

Mrs Gladys Selby Mock dies in Canton at a time announced by Mr and Mrs Ira Cunningham Chauncey. Mineral services set for Saturday at 2 pm in Buffalo Ohio. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Selby she formerly lived in Jacksonville and was well known locally.

Chauncey Ira Cunningham Gladys Selby Mock Canton Buffalo Ralph Selby Jacksonville

Past Chiefs Club to Meet in Chauncey Tonight

Hauncey March 20 Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple will meet this evening at the home of Mrs Ira Cunningham on Maina Street. The gathering includes the Pythian Sisters of Chauncey and aims to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.

Hauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey Ira Cunningham Maina Street

Cunningham announce birth of daughter Chrystal in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Rye Cunningham of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter at their Main Street home. The baby has been named Chrystal. Grandparents are Mrs. Dora Watkins and Sherman Cunningham of Chauncey.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham Main Street Chrystal Dora Watkins Sherman Cunningham

Residents visit relatives in The Plains area scenes

Mrs Noah Harvey and Mrs Ida Cunningham of Chauncey visited Mrs Moore convalescing at her mother Mrs Lucy Surgeon’s home in The Plains on Tuesday. Other locals including Mrs Wayne Cleland of London OK and Mrs Helen Lawrence of Athens were in Chauncey Wednesday visiting relatives.

Noah Harvey Ida Cunningham Chauncey the Plains T Moore Lucy Surgeon Wayne Cleland London Wednes C. E. McCaferty Helen Lawrence Athens W. Ahlbrand Mill Street Charles Thomas Cambridge Pat Moore Floyd Linscott Harry Wallace Barberton Joe Pitz Pitz Clara Joan Dora Kempton

Robbery at E. C. Feltners yields 2500 dollars

County authorities investigated a robbery at the E. C. Feltners general merchandise store in Butterfly 12 miles north of here. The theft produced 2500 dollars in cash.

Hazard P County E. C. Feltners General Merchandise Butterfly Here

Miller Recovering at Logan After Injury

Logan foreman William Miller of the Logan Foundry is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at Cherrington Hospital after being struck on the head by a heavy piece of steel two weeks ago. Amputation patient Jesse James is also recovering satisfactorily at the hospital.

Judgment Favoring Southern Ohio Electric Against Sheren

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft ruled for Southern Ohio Electric Company on March 20 in Logan, awarding $997.76 to be paid by B. F. Sheren of Sand Run. Eds D. Ricketts represented the plaintiff.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Southern Ohio Electric Company B. F. Sheren Sand Run Eds D. Ricketts

Bridge Night At North Mulberry Street Home

The gathering at Mrs. Charlies Smith's residence on North Mulberry Street featured a bridge game in the evening with Mrs. Harry Smith substitute. After the play, lunch was served by the hostess.

Charlies Smith North Mulberry Street Bridge Harry Smith

Review of Tenil worth by Scott at Dolphin Society

Miss Anna Wellman reviewed Tenil worth by Scott during a Dolphin Society gathering Monday evening at Mrs. LD. A. Rannells home on East Hunter Street.

Scott Dolphin Society LD. A. Rannells East Hunter Street Anna Wellman

Birthday Observed for S. T. Lyke at Warner Avenue

S T Lyke of Warner Avenue observed his birthday anniversary Sunday with a family dinner. Miss Olive Telfer of Ohio University attended, guesting for the weekend with Miss Olive Lyke, a student at Ohio University.

S. T. Lyke Warner Avenue Hils Olive Telfer Ohio University

KE Z Bridge Club Meets on Mulberry Street

Members of the KE Z Bridge Club held a Monday afternoon session on South Mulberry Street with Mrs Anthony Toerner as hostess. Substitutes Mrs Fred Rochester and Mrs Charles Lutz attended the play.

KE. Z. Bridge Club Anthony Toerner South Mulberry Street Fred Rochester Charles Lutz

Les Amies Class Elects Officers at Methodist Sunday School

A business and social meeting of the Les Amies Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School was held in the social rooms. Officers were elected and members discussed upcoming activities and duties.

Les Amies Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Father John’s Medicine Promoted For Growth and Nourishment

Doctors confirm cod liver oil as a rich source of vitamins A and D. Father John’s Medicine blends cod liver oil with other ingredients to aid weak systems, strengthen growth in children, build tissue, enrich blood, and support those run down from lack of nourishment.

Father John Siari

Church Officers Elected At Tuesday Afternoon Meeting

A church meeting Tuesday afternoon elected officers led by president Mrs Hugh Meldrim and vice president Mrs Newell Grooms. Secretary Mrs George Van Fossen treasurer Miss Hazel Armstrong and flower committee member Mrs Harry Hammon. The nominating committee included Miss Minnie Moore Mrs Buell Kby and Mrs Walter. The program featured music by the Miss Hals and two contests followed by a social spread hosted by Mrs Rose Kirschbaum Miss Mary Smith and Mrs Wolfe. Guests included Mrs J Hershel Woodruff of Columbus and the Hals sisters.

Hugh Meldrim Newell Grooms George Vanfossen Hazel Armstrong Harry Hammon Minnie Moore Buell Kby Walter Raymond Bierly Misses Hals Rose Krrschbaum Mary Smith Wolfe J. Hershel Woodruff Columbus

Local mentions of trips and church meeting

William Mowery of New Plymouth made a business trip to this city Wednesday. The Ed N Turner Sunday School Class will hold a meeting in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30 p m Friday. Dwight Stacy of Carbon Hill was in Logan Wednesday on business. A meeting of the decoration committee for the District Parent-

William Mowery New Plymouth Ed N. Turner Methodist Episcopal Church Dwight Stacy Carbon Hill Logan

Local Figures Attend Meetings in Logan and Nearby Cities

Teachers associations and business visitors attended multiple gatherings in Logan and surrounding towns. Sylvester Davis of Nessorville, James Loos of Unmonuura, John Shaffer of Murray City, and G. W. Kinney of Gigaste visited LoganWednesday to conduct or attend business. Charles Briley joined a Spanish American War Veterans meeting in Athens Wednesday evening. Forest E. Weinrich made a wis business connection in the area.

Siridus Sylvester Davis Nessorville City James Loos Unmonuura Logan John Shaffer Murray City G. W. Kinney Charles Briley Athens Forest E. Weinrich

Officials conduct inspections and calls in Athens area

Commissioners John Lovett Rank St Clair and Charles Brown with Surveyor conducted a trip to McArthur on Wednesday afternoon. Orla Wolfe inspected Marion Township in the morning. Roger Jones and Dwight Williams of Athens were in town for a short business visit.

John Lovett Rank St. Clair Charles Brown Orla Wolfe Marion Township Roger Jones Dwight Williams Athens

Local visitors and residents drop by on Tuesday and Sunday

N J Simon of Starr Township traveled to the city for a business trip on Tuesday. George Aurand of Maxville was among business callers in the city on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Waits and family of Nelsonville visited the city on Sunday to see relatives.

Athottus N. J. Simon Starr Township George Aurand Maxville Clarence Waits Nelsonville

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