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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1931

Page

8

Three Big Mines Working In Chauncey Area Today

Chauncey area reports three large mines in operation including Chauncey No 25 Manhattan Company Hocking and No 255. A total of thirteen mines in the district are active with listings of Luhrig Hocking No 9 No 10 No 69 Ohio No 1 No 24 Chauncey No 25 No 90 No 119 No 255 Black Diamond and L D Poston. Also notes a Halloween party at Miss Edna Cartwright's Greens Run home with music by Angeline and Doris Zglienski and a guest list of numerous locals.

Chauncey Manhattan Company Hocking Luhrig Ohio Black Diamond L. D. Poston Edna Cartwright Greens Run Angeline Doris Zglienski Carl Cartwright Flossie Hoisington Pauline Bentley Angeline Zgienski Mary Serotnik Elfrieda Wallish Marie Bentley Bernice Cannon Louise McClellan

Mrs. Vandyke Dies at Utah Ridge in Chauncey

Mrs. Vandyke longtime resident of Utah Ridge near Chauncey died Saturday night at her Chauncey home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. G B Courtney. Interment will be in Nye Cemetery, Chauncey.

Chauncey Vandyke Utah Ridge Church of Christ In G. B. Courtney Nye

Annual Halloween Party for Naom Bible Class at The Plains

Chauncey November 2 Annual Halloween masquerade by Naom Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School held Friday night in the Harry Porter garage. Guests and members gathered for decorations refreshments and door prizes with many families attending.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Porter the Plains Floyd Linscott Edith Barrows Ray Michael Frank, Oneil Roger Umphrey Marilyn Winnigman Minnie Ruth

Athens Candidate Seeks Votes With Clean Platform

A candidate thanks Athens voters day before election for a clean campaign. He pledges no personal attacks, promises economical city administration, enforcement of laws, and replacements for underperforming staff. He appeals for support and thanks supporters and the ladies.

Bible Class to Meet at Chauncey Church

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 in the home of Mrs. Peter Rankin. Mrs. Floyd Nye leads the business session and Mrs. Wesley Walburn leads the program. All women of the church are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Peter Rankin Floyd Nye Wesley Walburn

Two Die Sunday In Pomeroy Area

Stanley Blosser of Noble Summit near Rutland dies after a long illness from heart disease and dropsy. Edna M. Pickens, 17, of Langsville, dies after a short illness. Funeral for Blosser at Midway church Tuesday at 10 with Rev. Harley Bolton, burial in Midway Cemetery.

Meigs County buys 20 cars and 9 trucks in October

Residents of Meigs County purchased 20 passenger cars and nine trucks in October. Raymond Zeiher a Pomeroy businessman and overseas veteran was taken to Worthington for treatment for a nervous breakdown and transferred to the military hospital at Chillicothe. Elizabeth Gloeckner ill at the William Richman home in Pomeroy is reported to have worsened. Lawrence Smith son of Edward

Meigs County Raymond Zeiher Pomeroy Worthington Chillicothe Elizabeth Gloeckner William Richman Lawrence Smith Edward

White glass sand found in Gauley mountains worth millions

Cecil Tracy reports entrancing Gauley mountain scenery and a three mile tunnel cut to divert New River water for hydro power. He notes a vein of the finest white glass sand in the mountains center, expected to be mined independently and worth millions, potentially covering tunnel costs. Smith Rutland is critically injured in a Columbus packing house and hospitalized.

Smith Rutland Columbus Cecil Tracy Mt. Hope West Virginia Pomeroy Gauley Mountains New River

Freshman Gordon Harrin Spends Weekend at Ohio State

Gordon Harrin, a freshman at Ohio State University, was home for the weekend, returning to campus afterward.

Gordon Harrin Ohio State University

Akron and Los Angeles Begin Posture Cruise from New Jersey

The U S S Akron and her baby sister the U S S Los Angeles sail from Lakehurst on a cruise to Washington Atlantic City Philadelphia New York and Intervening cities. The Akron first regular ship of the line and the largest dirigible in the world returns tonight while the Los Angeles expected back tomorrow. Fifty five aboard the Los Angeles include crew student officers. Akron carries one hundred eight with sixty crew and officers thirty four media and the rest passengers.

Lakehurst N. J U.P America U. S. S. Akron Los Angeles Washington Atlantic City Philadelphia New York Navy Department

Hoover to hold full White House social season again

President Hoover will host a full and complete social season at the Executive Mansion this winter. He has exhausted his $25,000 annual entertainment and traveling allowance for the past two years and plans to spend it again this year. Twelve events are listed for the coming season, unchanged from last year.

Washington U.P Hoover Executive Mansion White House

Gyp Motor Clubs Targeted by State Officials

California Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan refuses to permit any automobile club name that falsely implies AAAs affiliation. H N Burgett of Southeast Ohio Motor Club says the ruling guards car owners from fake clubs with high sounding names. He urges motorists to contact the nearest AAA club or chamber of commerce when approached by salesmen.

Frank C. Jordan California American Automobile Association H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Jordan America Automobile Association Burgett A. A. A. Motor Club Chamber of Commerce

Automobile clubs questioned for community standing

In a discussion about local clubs, officials consider labeling certain automobile clubs as uncertain to the community standing and ask for clarification on their roles and recognition within the area.

Jack Rafferty Bailed Over Mistaken Identity

Akron Ohio November notices Jack Rafferty was bailed into court after a warrant for theft of a jailor key was issued for his cousin Ed Van Horn. The judge apologized for the mix up. Rafferty said he did not mind having been arrested before. Police then arrested Ed Van Horn who received 30 days for stealing keys and releasing four prisoners including himself.

Akron U.R Jack Rafferty Ed van Horn Claude V. D. Emmons Rafferty

Waltonians Weigh Reforestation Effort in Washington County

Muskingum Chapter of the Izaak Walton League may lead a spring reforestation project in Washington County. Judge Ernest E. Erb described the plan amid mixed farmer sentiment about permanently converting land from pasture. The group may buy waste lands and plant seedlings from the Reno state nursery, aiming to build value over 10 to 15 years.

Marietta Muskingum Izaak Walton League Washington County Ernest E. Erb Judge Erb Reno Muskingum Chapter

Adams Defends Navy Costs Amid Hoover Clash

Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams defends naval funding against claims it is excessive. He states U S Navy costs per capita are about half Britain's and spending relative to national income is lower than other powers. His statement signals tense ties with Hoover on economy drive and Navy policy.

Washington U.P Hoover Navy League Charles Francis Adams United States Navy William Howard Gardiner

Students cut expenses at Ohio State University dance scene

Ohio State University students cope with the depression as coeds refuse 25 cent dates and dormitory girls drop smoking. Escorts keep them away from taxi stands as the homecoming dance price is slashed by one third at the largest campus hall.

Columbus Ohio State University

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Chauncey Area Church of Christ Athens Isi D. 1 Res Death Stanley Blosser Edna M. Pickens Western State Jack Waltonians Dean’s Doan Bamby Bread Ferguson Edna M. Ferguson Hood Bamby Rauchs Bakery BREA Adams Great Britain Edna N. Ferguson Richard Fought & CO U.S Turkey Stedman Edna M. Ferguson Stedman’s the Stedman Company Packers Athens, Ohio
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