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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
7
The All Stars beat the Old Timers of Buchtel 4 to 0 in a Wednesday ix ball game at the ball ground. Ramms pitched a fine game for the All Stars, who have not been defeated this season.
Chauncey holds Memorial Day ceremonies starting 2 pm with a march from Knights of Pythias Hall to Nye Cemetery led by the Drum Corps. Ernest Johnson is marshal. A firing squad, a service for the unknown soldier, and a program of songs and talks follow at the Public Square and Shady Spot. Mrs Coulson and Frank Phillips chair activities.
Classified ad lists blue chambray work shirts for men triple stitched at a price. Sandals and stitch downs for children up to size 11 priced per pair. Oxford patent leather shoes for children up to size 2 priced per pair. Room size Axminster and Velvets area rugs priced each.
The Churches of Christ at Greens Run Trimble and Taylor Ridge will hold a radio church service Sunday June 1 at 4 pm via a world wide Disciples of Christ network. Ohio stations WADC Akron 970 WKRC Cincinnati 550 will carry the program with Columbia Cathedral Choir and soloist Mrs. Alice Burgess.
The church will observe Children’s Day with a morning service next Sunday at 9 30. There will be no night service.
Mr and Mrs Roy Breaker announce the birth of a son at their home in Beaumont on May 23. The baby weighs 4 pounds and is named Wifred. Grandparents are Adam and Nettie Hawk Chauncey and Peter Breaker of Beaumont.
May 25 report lists eleven active mines in the Chauncey district. The working mines are Nos 9 267 72 10 Ohio 1 48 24 28 86 Chauncey 25 and Mocking.
In Chauncey on Tuesday Hart Courtney and daughters Miss Jenny Courtney and Mrs Luther Cruikshank visited John Shaffer who is seriously ill at his home in The Plains. They also called on their cousin John Ettton who has been ill.
Mr and Mrs Hixson and Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett plus families spent the weekend with the Hixsons in Prestonburg Kentucky before returning Monday. The party included Robert Hixson Jr and Mrs M Russell and Chauncey Tippett.
Mee and Mrs Ray Tucker and forolly Chauncey left today for a few days visit with sister Mrs Preston Thompson in Newport Ky. L E Woods and daughter Mes Edward Wade Millfield visited Athens. Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin and son have returned to Palm Beach Florida after visiting James Love and family in Millfield. Burge Brookins Millfield visiting Chauncey Wednesday. Mrs W B Brown and daughter Merle of Millfield shopped in Chauncey Wednesday. Jessie Charney Cleveland visiting her parents in The Plains. David Edgar Columbus guest of cousin Mrs Elizabeth Hawk The Plains.
Mr and Mrs John Martin from The Plains were Athens visitors on Wednesday Mrs V Ahibrand of Chauncey also spent Wednesday in Athens
William Green of Xenia, the first Athens County man sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary since the Banter Monday fire, drew a one year term for grand larceny involving copper wire thefts. Dunbar and Harry Green of Xenia were moved to Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty to related grand larceny charges.
A report states that the copper wire theft case includes a confession by William Green admitting his involvement. The article notes the theft occurred at a specified site and outlines the investigation and charges filed.
The Plains High School Alumni Association will hold a banquet on Saturday evening May 41 in the home economics room of the school. A large gathering of graduates is expected.
A Bombay report notes widespread disruption in Indian business amid mounting disorganization and unclear policy signals affecting trade and investment. Local firms struggle with supply chains, finance access, and regulatory delays impacting growth prospects.
The Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry today urged Lord Irwin to grant prompt dominion status. They pressed for swift action and a clear path toward self rule.
Chillicothe report shows Mayan Hanley W. Cone, a Democratic candidate for state treasurer, filed a notice with the Secretary of State indicating he quit the sixtieth county and would file in other counties later.
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