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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

11

Chauncey P. T. A. Meets and Easter News

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association met in the high school auditorium with Mrs. A. L. Preston presiding. Pupils performed songs and recitations. traveling pictures visited Washington and Lincoln building rooms. A bowls purchase project and kitchen help plan for needy children was reported. A nominating committee for officers was formed, including Superintendent Wesley Walburn, Mayor W. D. Hines, and Mrs. Fannie King. Easter extends for Chauncey families with several relatives visiting and ill health improved for Mrs. Merry.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association A. L. Preston Washington Wesley Walburn W. D. Hines Fannie King Parent-Teacher Association

Dance in Chauncey Draws Big Crowd and Charity Spread

Large turnout expected for Friday night at the Harvey Dance Pavilion Chauncey. Chauncey Dover Charities sponsor admission as one pound or more of groceries or food to aid needy children. payments to feed local schools. Mayor W D Hines and Tim Mitchell on the committee. Midlfield orchestra to provide music.

Chauncey Harvey Dance Chauncey-Dover Charities Dover Township W. D. Hines Tim Mitchell Midlfield

Funeral held for Alfred Davis in Chauncey

Alfred Davis long time Bailey Run resident died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. McCorkle home in Chillicothe. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Holiness Church Chauncey led by Rev. Hiram Mingus. Interment Nye Cemetery Chauncey. He is survived by two daughters and six sons Virgil Ralph Mont Henry Harry Homer. His wife had died here years ago.

Chauncey Alfred Davis Bailey Run Holiness Hiram Mingus Nye Davis McCorkle Chillicothe Homer Davis Virgil Ralph Mont Henry Columbus Harry Homer

Grange Welcomes a Dozen New Members in Trimble

Trimble Grange No. 1830 reports a dozen new members and strong interest in work at the Grange Hall. The group meets twice monthly on the first and third Saturdays with degree work completed at the latest session.

Chauncey Trimble

Program Offered Chauncey Bible Class Easter Pageant

Easter program at Millfield Methodist Church Sunday night was by the Seekers of the Noblest Bible Class instead of the Epworth League. Mrs. Leonard Simpson teaches the class with Pauline Tracy as class president in charge. listed participants include Pauline Tracy Marguerite Marshall Hazel Willis Clara Misner Lorene Dean Bertha Simpson Grace Stace Pauline Stahl Norabelle Stahl Helen Russell and Marietta Chadwell.

Millfield Metodist

Chauncey Residents Visit Columbus and Millfield

Mrs. Roy Pendergrass and son Pete of Chauncey visited relatives in Columbus on Sunday. Mrs. B E Carter and family of Chauncey were in Columbus over the weekend. Mrs Cecil Hughes of Columbus stays two weeks in Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs B E Carter. Mrs Fawn Spellman of Columbus visited Millfield this week with Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders. Shirley Ryan five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiley Ryan recovered from scarlet fever at their Chauncey area home.

Roy Pendergrass Pete Chauncey Columbus B. E. Carter Cecil Hughes Glenna Carter Fawn Spellman Millfield Clarence Sanders

Burgett Plans Route 50 Talks in Midwest States

H N Burgett secretary of the National U S Route 50 Association will address three large meetings of business leaders in Indiana Illinois and Missouri in April. From 800 to 1 000 attendees are expected at each session as interest grows in Route 50. A contract for finishing 48 miles of remaining road in Indiana will be announced, making U S 50 a hard surface route from Washington to Kansas City. Burgett carries literature on Athens the association HQ and will display photos of Ohio University campus and local industries.

Midwest National Burgett Indiana U. S. 50 Washington, D. C Kansas City Athens Association Ohio University

Wanted saddle horse for a lady in Sierra 1852 ad

A Sierra Citizen notice from 1852 requests a saddle horse suitable for a lady weighing about 950 pounds to be used in a buggy. The item is part of a collected snippet in The Messenger.

the Messenger Sierra Citizen Sierra Calif

All Wheat Not Frozen In Recent Cold Snap

Ohio University expert Professor W F Copeland says browning of wheat tops does not prove freezing. He notes soil type can push earth upward when frozen, exposing roots and risking damage if crowns or roots are exposed.

W.F. Copeland Ohio University Copeland Copelland

Death of Floyd Estep Under Probe in Ohio Field

Ross County authorities investigated the death of Floyd Estep aged 22 near Denver Huntington Township. His body was found in a field after he and his father in law Bernard Bailey visited neighbors and reportedly drank. Deputy Sheriff Ben Rout led the search and inquiry.

Chillicothe U.P Ross County Floyd Estep Denver Huntington Township Estep Bernard Baley Sherif Ben Rout

Cotton Gas Feasible But Oil Still Plentiful

New Orleans March 31 U P scientists say gasoline can be made from cotton and cottonseed oil. They report the cracking process used for petroleum could also produce motor fuel from cotton derivatives, though current oil abundance delays adoption.

New Orleans U.P Division of Organic Chemistry American Chemical Society Gustav Igloff J. C. Morrell Universal Oil Products Company

Thwarts Kidnaper Screams of Maid at Baer Home

Chicago police guard the residence of Arthur J. Baer vice president of the Central Republic Bank & Trust Co after a would be kidnapper was frightened away by a maid. A man was seen at the window of Helen Betty Baer two years old her room. The maid screamed and the intruder fled.

Chicago U.P Arthur J. Baer Central Republic Bank & Trust Co Baer Helen Betty Baer

Roosevelt Gains Iowa Delegates for Democratic Run

In Davenport Iowa on March 31 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York added Iowa’s 26 delegates to his backing for the Democratic presidential nomination. The endorsement followed a turbulent state convention that also approved a resolution seeking a state option prohibition amendment to be submitted by constitutional conventions.

Davenport Iowa Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Llowa Roosevelt

Actor Dies in Amateur Play in Cleveland

Sam J. George 66 Elyria justice of the peace died of heart disease at the Lorain Avenue Masonic Temple during a performance of his comedy Smythe vs. Smith. He authored the play and starred as an attorney who dozes in court before fellow Elyria Commandery Konight Templar. Cast members carried him from the stage.

Cleveland A.brayery Sam J. George Elyria Justice of the Peace Lorain Avenue Masonic Temple George

Explosion at Earl Sehifler home in Canton endangers four

The blast at the 40 year old former state prohibition agent Earl Sehifler residence in Canton Canton Ohio shattered windows and damaged the house but left Sehifler, his wife, and two daughters unhurt. The motive for the bombing was not provided.

Canton Earl Sehifler Sehifler Schifler

Seek Hijackers In Columbus Auto Thefts

Police and county authorities pursued four men who hijacked the automobiles of two brothers in Columbus last night. Investigators described the incident as a bold hijacking with the suspects fleeing the scene.

Columbus

Spring Comes As Kids Take Up All Games

Children fill streets with spring activity as they play baseball, jump rope, pitch ball and skate. Neighborhood scenes on Gireavener Lancaster and Franklin avenues include families, games, and young players practicing for future seasons in warm, windy weather.

Iiitl Johbnny Mary Gireavener Street Gannea Phillip Wilkinson G.T. Wilkinson Athena High School Buddy Stauffer Leland Ward Central Avenue Bobby Kelley Patay Opal Brown Roma Laie Bolin Betty Liggett Franklin Avenue

Mrs Wallick Dies in New York of Pneumonia

Mrs. L C Wallick wife of the president of the Deshler Wallick Motel in Canton Ohio died in New York City today from pneumonia.

New York L. C. Wallick Wits Deshler-Wallick Catunbus Ohio Pneumona

Stop Night Rising Its Not Normal

A fragment notes a complaint about an unsafe remedy labeled Stop Night Rising with ingredients including juniper and buchu leaves. It advertises a money-back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy in Athens and lists Drury of Gloucester in an advertisement.

Kats Cline’s Pharmacy Athens BE. B. Drury Glouster Adv

Dream Shattered as Hagerty Dies in Cleveland

Patrick Hagerty aged 60 died of pneumonia in a Cleveland hospital on March 22 after a life spent shoveling coal on Lake Erie steamers for 30 years. His Salvation Army room showed poverty, but three bank books revealed savings totaling 12,809 across two accounts locally and one in Detroit, fueling a plan to return to County Cork Ireland next summer.

Cleveland Patrick Hagerty County Cork Ireland Hagerty Salvation Army Detroit

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Evergleam Chauncey P. T. A Co. S G. S. Merry John Merry Burke Witham C. B. Close Noah Stout James Goldsworthy McArthur Merry Mrs. Darre! Witham Dayne and Jayne Corning Marshal the Plains Floyd Linscott Charles Jack Lucy Surgeon New Haven W. Va William Edwards F. E. Cook Lower Plains Basil Millfield Orchestra Ble Group Chauncey Bible Class Highway Wooley H. A. Wooley Riley McDaniel Fiddler's Ridge Guysville George W. Doan Coolville White Mr. Doan Pennsylvania Hampton Marietta Uhioas Philip D. Swing California Viarello HH la Guardia Harity Dance Eagles’ Hall Francys and Grace Cochrans South Court Street Charm ‘Shoppe Eleanor Hazelting East Side Moss Niche Leroy) Miller Church Street Litle Herbie Evans Bhckey Mackinnon Helen Louie Radford Judy Nien Cor Court & Mate Mrs Wallick Phryste Bus Miller’s Sik Ceaned Childrens Coats Batiste New Boulevard Mr Heary
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