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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

12

County Wide Library Unit opens at Chauncey June 2

Chauncey hosts a public library run by the Girls Sunshine Club of Chauncey Grade Schools starting Saturday June 2 from 1 30 to 2 00. Jeannette Smith of Athens will supply books with help from the County Wide Library Service. Garnet Lovesey presides as Leatha Collins coordinates the meeting.

Chauncey Sunshine Club Mies Jeannette Smith Athens Garnet Lovesey Leatha Collins Marietta

Birth of Orlando Jr. and Glenn Willard in Millfield

A son, Orlando Jr., and a boy named Glenn Willard, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell of Millfield.

Chauncey Orlando Craig Orlando Jr Glenn Willard Thomas Ruesell Millfield

Memorial Day visits spread across Chauncey and nearby towns

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs J B Carter and their son B E Carter hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Arthur Swart of Philo Ohio, and Memorial Day visitors from Glouster Corning and Athens visited their families. Lena Wilson planned Cleveland trip to see Dan Friedberg family.

Chauncey J. B. Carter Columbus B. E. Carter Arthur Swart Philo Ohio Grace Myers Glouster Ola Welling Corning M. J. Gardner Lena Wilson Cleveland Dan Friedberg Leo Bingman Athens Robert Hixson James Carroll Daniel Fulton Millfield Addie Young

State Hospital Weekend Visit With Sister

State Hospital residents spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Floyd Nye and family, sharing time and activities.

State Hospital Floyd Nye

Six Mines Working in Chauncey District After Holiday

Six mines reported operation in the Chauncey district after the holiday. Chauncey Mine No. 2 of the Manhattan Company did not report, while No. 9, No. 68, No. 267, No. 10X, Luhrig, and Lick Run were listed as active.

The Manhattan Co Luhrig Lick Run

Mine 6 Team Tops Mine 256 In Memorial Day Game

Chauncey Ohio Collieries Mine No 255 lost 6 5 to Poston team as Mine 6 from Millfield edged them on Memorial Day with a large crowd in attendance. Harley Russell 18 suffered a severe injury when an axe slipped severing his left leg below the knee.

Ohio Collieries Poston Millfield Chauncey—Harley Russell Bruce Ruussell

Prowler Leaves Teeth Clue as Akron Suspect Caught

A prowler entered a Akron home after a woman's screams drew police. A set of false teeth found at the open window linked a suspect two blocks away, who was detained after dental verification. Nearby Bloomington notes show Blacksmith Jack White expanding business.

Akron Bloomington Jack White Danvers

May Day program teachers list incomplete

In Nelsonville the May Day program held last Friday omitted the names of Miss Patton and Miss Reynolds from the teachers assisting list.

Nelsonville Patton Reynolds

Soldier Dead Are Honored

Civil War veterans who took part in the parade and attended the exercises at the cemetery included Capt J B Allen J D Brown A L Pickering David Cornwell William Southerton John Dillinger and J A Smith. The following organizations took part in the parade The Drum and Bugle Corps of the K Crossen Post of the American Legion Company L Infantry of the Ohio National Guard Battery KE Artillery of the Ohio National Guard members of the G A R Spanish American War veterans the Knights of Pythias Band the Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans Disabled Veterans of the World War World War veterans the Athens High School Band Boy Scouts Girl Scouts the Salvation Army.

J.B. Allen J. Dbd Brown David Cornwell William Southerton John Dillinger J. A. Smith Drum and Bugle Corps K. ¥. Crossen American Legion Company L Infantry Ohio National Guard Battery KE. Artillery Knights of Pythias Women’s Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans Athens High School Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Salvation Army

Columbus Attorney Is Injured in Collision

Columbus attorney Robert R. Shaw, 28, sustained a fracture to his right leg and a jaw injury in an automobile collision. Police said the crash occurred in Columbus with details still under investigation.

Columbus Robert R. Shaw

Two-Car Crash Sends Shaw From Shelter to Hospital

Athens resident Shaw was removed from Sheltering Arms Hospital to Columbus by ambulance after a crash on East State Street around 12:15 PM. He rode with Mrs. Shaw at 261 East State Street when a car driven by Frank Rauch Jr. collided at Elmwood Place. Alma Robinson and Richard Karns were with Rauch. both cars were demolished and Shaw was the sole injured.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Columbus Shaw William W. Davis East State Street Davis Elmwood Place Frank Rauch, Jr South Court Street State Rauch Alma Robinson May Avenue Richard Karns

Langsville Sunday Guests and Local Family Visits

Langsville residents hosted Griff Savage's Sunday guests including the McKnight families from Charleston West Virginia and Mrs Elmer Folden with children from Akron Ohio. Elmer Folden visited his father John Folden while other locals entertained guests from Columbus Rutland and Harrisonville with extended family gatherings.

Alexandria Edward Wyckoff Marcel

Visiting relatives families in town and from Lima

Albert Combs and family of Hopewell visit E L Entsminger and relatives. Mrs Anna Miller returns from Lima after visiting relatives. Mrs Millard Grimm is visited by the former's sister.

Millard Grimm Albert Combs Hopewell E. L. Entsminger Anna Miller Lima

Clergy Speakers At New Floodwood And Nearby Communities

The Rev. Charles Wachenschwanz spoke at New Floodwood in place of Rev. L R Roberts. Mr and Mrs Charlies Wendell visited Meigs County with Mrs Allen Stotts. Rev M C Kittle spoke in Carbon Hill. Sherman Byres is seriously ill. Michael Ely stayed with Mrs A R Ely in Athens. William Barnhart and family visited Floodwood with Vaughn Foughty. Mrs Irvin Howard visited daughter Ella Kittles in Columbus.

Oak Grove Charles Wachenschwanz New Floodwood L. R. Roberts Charlies Wendell Allen Stotts Meigs County Earl Davis Parkersburg Arley Howard M. C. Kittle Carbon Hill Sherman Byres Michael Ely A. R. Ely Athens William Barnhart Floodwood Vaughn Foughty Irvin Howard Ella Kittles Columbus

Mrs Standall Recovering After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. William Standall is recovering in the Cher rington Hospital following an appendicitis operation.

Mrs. Standall Nelsonville William Standall Cherrington Hospital

Newcomb Alumni Night Seeks Support For Dance Event

Alumni Night at the Elks with music by Warner and his Orchestra Cincinnati promoted as a broader band. Ticket sales urged this morning with attendees encouraged to secure seats before Friday noon.

of Courage the Elks Warner Orchestr Cinnati Broai

Bridge Club Honors at Nelsonville Event

Mrs Ross, serving as hostess, led a gathering in Nelsonville where club members Tillie Hall Miss Sylvester Ross and others played bridge. High scores were recorded and a traveling prize was awarded for outstanding performance.

Ross

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Girls Sunshine Club Miss Smith Chauncey Mine No Mine Rouse Chauncey—Baseball Team Edith Clara Summers Marshall Summers Miss Gowan Odd Fellows Hall Langsville Eral Wear Puskas
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