Surprise Birthday Party for Ferdinand Huff in Chauncey
A surprise for Ferdinand Huff marked his sixty eight birthday at his Coal Run home near Chauncey Winday. A chicken dinner followed with guests including G. Robinett family, Curtis Warren Charlie Myrtle Robinett William Johnson Frank Perry Ralph Mabel Perry near Chauncey and other Chauncey residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ferdinando Huff
Coal Run
Winday
G. Robinett
Curtis, Warren
Charlie
Myrtle Robinett
William Johnson
Frank Lewie
Grace
Zanesville
Frank Perry
Ralph
Jack
Mabel Perry
Floodwood
Ollie Rogers
Margaret
Mabel
Near Chauncey
L. E. Preston
James Frazey
Ruth
James
Dora Hope
William Frazey
Lute Huff
Six Mines Operate In District Today Chauncey May 14
Six mines in this district are operating today while only three worked Monday. Chauncey Mine No. 25 of the Manhattan Coal Company was idle Saturday and Monday but is working today. Mines operating today include Chauncey Mine No. 28 and No. 255 at Greens Run and No. 17 Ohio No 1 and Nos 84 and 69 on Baties Run near Chauncey. May 14. Miss Wryon Gardner entertained a dinner hosted by her parents at High Street for Miss Dorothy Nida of Columbus and Miss Florida Sprague of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Manhattan Coal Company
Greens Run
Ohio
Baties Run
Local Visitors From Mansfield and The Plains
Mive Fort Shieves and son Junior and Glenn Channell of Mansfield visit relatives in The Plains. Mr and Mrs Flobert Hawk of Columbus start the weekend there to visit kin in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Shieves
Son Junior
Glenn Channell
Mansfield
Ains
Sirs
Flobert Hawk
Columbus
Plains
Patroness Dinner At Athens Country Club Draws Local Dignitaries
Alpha Gamma tta patronesses hosted a Monday night dinner at the Athens Country Club for active alumnae and out of town guests. Tables covered in eight color themes seated 56 in a formal, color coordinated setting. Out‑of‑town guests included Mrs Evan Scott and Mrs C Auld, among others, with library staff from Ohio University attending a Washington meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gammatta
Athens Country Club
Evan Scott
C. Auld
California
Theodore B. Nose
Berkley Blackman
Miami Beach
Fla
N. Mackinnon
John Moore
Martins Ferry
Troger J. Jones
H. Grosvenor
Mies Melbs White
Janette Woolsey
Carnegie Library
Ohio University
Washington, Dp
American Library Association
Sigma Delta Rho
Hill Crest Inn
William FE. Molter
Fiiar Hansen
Students Stage Circuses to Demonstrate Event Planning Skill
The Ohio University Department of Physical Education presents its annual circus to showcase student ability in organizing and executing a large event. Ted Cowen leads as general organizer while Jeffrey handles clowns and Jess Meyers plus Red Hughes supervise costumes. Afternoon show for children begins at 3 15 with a parade around campus and evening performance at 7 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Nation of Ohio University
Charles DD. Cgiauque
Ted Cowen
Jeffrey
Jess Meyers
Red” Hughes
Court Street
Mill
College Street
Union Street
Ymntasium
Now It's a Boy Used As Decoy in a Raid
A 14 year old acted as a decoy for a vice squad operation in Youngstown to trap an alleged boot legger. The boy used a marked bill to buy liquor at Wellis Voloshick’s home, leading to Voloshick being arrested for liquor law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
U.P
Wellis Voloshick
Gene Murphy
Paul Kidder
Voloshhick
Last Vestige of Old Canada Church Destroyed
Fire destroyed the old Canada Church in the Radford Settlement near Rocksprings on Monday night erasing the last remnants of the building. A windstorm last fall left it ruined and reports say someone burned the remaining wood on the ground. The church, built years ago on land donated by Mr and Mrs William Radford, never hosted public worship for about twenty years and had since decayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Canada
Radford Settlement
Rocksprings
Canada Church
William Radford
Witnesses Subpoenaed for Groh Bribe Trial in Dover
Seventeen witnesses including State Prohibition Director Im Tt Beetham have been subpoenaed by the defense to testify at the trial of former Mayor Peter J Groh of Dover on May 23. He is charged with accepting a $56 liquor bribe from a former prohibition agent Edward Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
U.pi
Im Tt. Beetham
Peter J. Groh
Dover
Edward Litt'e
Pigs For Sale Find Quick Buyers In Local Classifieds
Roy Noland advertised several O I pigs for sale in The Messenger Classifieds and sold the entire lot within a few days. To sell livestock, call Athens e423 or 412 W Nelsonville to place an ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Noland
The
Messenger
Noland
Athens
Nelsonville
Two fined after guilty pleas on drunk charges
Edward Dunn and Mert Vargo pleaded guilty to intoxication charges at Mauncey city court. Each received a four dollar fine plus costs and arranged to pay. Marshall Burke Witham arrested them. In Chauncey on May 14 Mr and Mrs W Finney hosted guests from The Plains Columbus Cleveland Nelsonville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dunn Ami Mert Vargo
Chauncey
W. V. Finney
the Plains
Rose Harold
Margaret
Virginia
Margaret Mears
Misa Kate Holland
Columbus
Joseph Columbo
Cleveland
Allie Dilcher
Josie Baugh
Thelma and
Mildred
Emma Cook
Joan
Nelsonville
Chauncey Visit Highlights Local Families
Lievd Fennell and daughter Mary Lou of Chillicothe visited Chauncey guests Mr. and Mrs. Vint Cunningham. Miss Cathryn Cline returns from Columbus to Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montgomery and son Glenn of Lancaster spent the weekend with Mrs. Montgomery’s mother, Mrs. Anna Cline, and family. Mrs. Frank Millington and sons Wilford and Jack of Chauncey visited relatives in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lievd Fennell
Mary Lou
Chillicothe
Chauncey
Vint Cunningham
Cathryn Cline
Columbus
Charles Montgomery
Glenn
Lancaster
Frank Millington
Wilford and
Jack of
Colimbus
Elk Theater Fire Damages Screen, Alters Toledo Show
In Campbell on May 14 an audience of 106 watched a Home Theater fire in the projection room destroy several films and damage a projector. Firefighters credited the operator for closing a fire door that prevented panic as spectators left unaware of the blaze.
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Campbell
Body Found in Scioto River Stirs Mystery
Columbus detectives probe the death of a man believed to be Lee Lee a Chinese laundryman found in the Scioto River. On Leong Tong members say Lee Lee is alive in Detroit and deny the identification. A necktie was found twisted about the suspect’s neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lee Lee
Scioto River
On Leong
Boston Teams MVPs Highlight Braves Lance Tichbourg and Red Sox Ed Morris
Lance Tichbourg of the Braves and Ed Morris of the Red Sox are named the most valuable players for Boston teams, spotlighting their standout performances and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Tichbourg
Braves
Ed Morris
Red Sox
Boston
Officer shoots man in Toledo jewelry store clash
Patrolman Arthur Brown discovered a man crouched behind a show case in the A. W. Christen jewelry shop and fired, wounding him. Police reported no further threats and the motive was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppicer
Toledo
Arthur Brown
A. W. Christenwelry
Last Day to Pay Water Rent to Avoid Penalty
Tomorrow May 15 is the final day to pay water rent to avoid a 10 penalty. The office will be open until 5 p m. Many accounts remain unpaid and must be settled by the deadline or face penalties. Service Director M. Tomine urges prompt payment.
Athens hearing on filling station faces delay after protests
The city building code appeal for a filling station planned by Refiners 614 Co. on East State Street drew a large turnout of residents from Morrie Avenue, Hudson and surrounding streets. The board tabled the matter to May 20 after hearing arguments on property values and district zoning, with owners arguing the site is residential and would harm nearby homes and school safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry ‘E
City of
Athens
East State Street
Mra H. 8
Siigley
Morrie Avenue
State Street
R W. Finsterwald
Admittment Board
J. W. Roberts
Frank &. Lowry
Roberts
Mr.ill
Oscar Fulton
Ir. Morris
Siigley Tots
Field Bolinger
Hudson Avenue
As & Res
H. & Bursen
Lorene Ao Hte
Todson Avenue
J Addicott
R. W. Finsterwald
The
Oil Company
Adjustment Board
Carpent
Lancaster Streets
East State
Hudson
State
Srigley
John J. Woolley
Singhey
Oil Ecomany
Dan A. Rardin
Building plan faces opposition at Morfin Avenue hearing
At Morfin Avenue near Morrin and State Street, a firm seeks to erect a colonial style, fireproof building with concrete drives in a residential area.Neighbors, led by Mrs Harvey Porter and others, warn of financial damage and street appearance impacts while an architect defends the project. Council members praise officials and urge public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morfin Avenue
Morrin
State Street
Mes
Oo Company
Board of Adjustment
Harvey Porter
Misa Helen Townsend
E.G. Sirvus
EB Young
Vo. BD. Hull
Dean F
Metracken
Coudell
Snatlinkk
Lowry
Marriage License Granted in Rockbridge and New Hartford
In New Lexington on May 14 a marriage license was issued to Wills Brown a 38 year old farmer from Rockbridge and Mary Lanning a 21 year old schoolteacher from New Hartfordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Wills Brown
Farmer
Rockbridge
Mary Lanning
New Hlrattaville
Wheat rate cut announced for Canadian export paths
Montreal May 14 Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railway cut the export wheat rate from Georgian Bay ports to Montreal and other Atlantic seaboard ports by two cents a bushel or 3.35 cents per hundred pounds, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Ratiwave
Georgian Bay
Montrat
Canadian Atlantic Seaboard
King of Hikers Dies in Wheelchair Journey
New York May 14. Ede ward Paveon Weston Walter of unificent distances rode a wheelchair to his last mile of a long athletic career. Known as the King of Hikers he died unable to use the chairs that carried him to triumph in more than 1 000 athletic feats. Weston had served as a spy and camp bearer in the war and preferred to travel by his own means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Fik
Phil Zeller
Acaba
York
Edeward Paveon Weston
Walter
Mae
Ts Iimaecu
Cai Waegdayn
Hin
Weston
Hin Deg
Ciaparin
Toledo Bank Official Held In Ambiguous Incident
Toledo report details a bank official involved in an unclear incident at a local branch on May 14. The brief notes a pursuit or confrontation with authorities and mentions a savings bank context. Names and exact actions are unreadable in the surviving text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
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Miss
Wryon Gardner
Guy Gardner
High Street
Dorothy Nida
Floride Sprague
Country Club
Marie Mace
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Frank Watkins
North Cemetery Street
Mission Circle
Christan Church
Pauline Fierce
George Putnam
Reda Watkins
Mrs
Thomas Watkins
Priscilla Needle Club
H. Ek. Benz
Helen Peoples
Cincinnati
That City
O. F. Peoples
Frenzel Apartments
Gladys Wyckoff
Fred Stauffer
West Star Street
Past Chiefs Club
Earl Marquis
South Cemetery Street
Dorothy Brown
Toronto
Benson Roberts
Franklin Avenue
B. F. Stout
Pittsburgh Pa
Frank S. Roach
South College Street
Giauque
ELK Theater
Chas
Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
M. Tomine
Gill
Aflornes M. PD. Hughes
Mere
Hose
Erna Iaak
Brigley
East Side
City Building Board
Our Paints
Prestons
Axminster
Pearl — Snell
Nsrth
Hikers
Walker
New York
Violet Plate
New Oliver Cultivator
Kerr Hardware Co
Goodyear
G&j and
India
W. Union St
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