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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1928

Page

7

Large Attendance At Sunday School At Taylor Ridge

In Chauncey Ohio on November 6 the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday School reported a record rally with 84 attendees, beating the 60 goal. The Men's Class drew 28 members, souvenirs were handed out, and special musical numbers were performed by Mrs Norris of Glouster and Mrs Peddicord of Bishopville before Rev. G B Courtney delivered the sermon. Services continue each Sunday at 2 PM.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Bible School Norris Glouster Peddicord Bishopville Courtney

Mary Stanley to William Robinett Jr Married in Columbus

Chauncey note announces Miss Mary Stanley wed William Robinett Jr of Jacksonville. Ceremony held Saturday afternoon in Columbus followed by a dinner at the Watkins home. The bride, well known in Chauncey, studied locally and recently worked in Columbus. the groom is son of William Robinett of Jacksonville.

Chauncey Floyd Stanley Mary Stanley William Robinett Jacksonville Columbus Lewis Watkins Robinett

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Burg Johnston in Chauncey

Mrs Burg Johnston of Chauncey was honored with a surprise birthday party at her home last Saturday organized by her daughter Margaret and Miss Frances Howard. Pink and blue decorations and a luncheon followed the gathering with numerous local friends in attendance.

Burg Johnston Chauncey Margaret Frances Howard Harry Stalder Hollis Stalder Richard Raymond Chuck Lewis Gerald Ralph Barker Carl Gardner Ruth Paul Porter Paul Earl Bridgewater Junior Dow Edward Minister Charles Elbert C. R. Howard Frances Edith Annie Harvey Earl Johnston Guy Richardson

Local Coach J Tr Shaw Visited Chauncey and Nearby Cities

J Tr Shaw of Roseville and former Chauncey Dover High School coach spent the weekend in Chauncey hosted by Fred ericl and others, then traveled Saturday and Sunday to Crooksville and Columbus visiting multiple residents.

J. TR. Shaw Roseville Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey Fredericl Laura Burchfield Charles Tipple Herman Burchfield Crooksville Emma Boring Steve Johnson Charles Tippie Jessie Georgia Tippie Columbus Leslie Jones

Gun Ends Trust Ends in Murder Charge Against Liggett

Walter L. Liggett faces murder charges after the shooting of Turney M. Cunningham in Nashville Tennessee. Liggett surrendered to police after the incident, which followed an alleged secret relationship between Liggett and Mrs. Cunningham who admitted two years of meetings with him.

Walter L. Liggett Turney M. Cunningham Nashville Tenn Liggett

Millfield Residents Purchase Airplane for Flight Training

Lewia Sanders and Herbert Wade of Millfield have bought an airplane expected to arrive soon. They plan to teach flying and basic mechanical work with Sanders having completed a course at Marshall Flying School in Marshall, Iowa a few months earlier.

Chauncey Lewia Sanders Herbert Wade Millfield Sanders Marshall Flying School Marshall Iowa

Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley Entertain Guests

Chauncey November 6 Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley entertained as their guests over the end of the week at their Mound Street home their uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs OG Tasch Mr and Mrs Farris senator Dayton and Mrs Bertha Jo of Covington Ky Other guests included Mr and Mrs Cecil Krickendall and Mrs Hele Thomas of Dayton Donald Jo son of Waterloo Iowa Mr and Mrs William Robinett Jr Mr and Mrs Lewis Watkins Columbus and Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith and Mr and Mrs Emme Dickerson of this city

Chauncey Floyd Stanley Mound Street O. G. Tasch William Robinett Lewis Watkins Columbus Arthur Smith Emme Dickerson

Candidates Are Classified By An Ex Janitor

Lancaster, Nov. 6 UPI Henry Graf former janitor of City Hall was arrested awaiting arraignment before Mayor Hastings on charges of distributing anonymous campaign literature damaging to candidates. Pink circulars bearing candidates names and marks appeared at Lancaster churches Sunday. police confiscated some sheets. The Fairfield County scandal Association opposed distribution of political literature in churches.

Lancaster UPI Henry Graf R. A. Hastings Graf Fairfield County Scneeilll Association

BalIusbury Transportation Company to Appeal to Supreme Court

Columbus November 5 indications today were that the Balisbury Transportation Company would appeal to the Supreme Court from a Utilities Commission ruling that dismissed its complaint against Stark Electric Railroad Company operations.

Columbus Balisbury Transportation Company Supreme Court The Utilities Commission Stark Electric Railroad Company

Letter Traces Missing Heiress in Wartime

Henry B. Fitch of Cheyenne seeks Berton Werner once a Pomeroy miner and land partner. Werner vanished after a river towboat fireman stint in Pittsburgh. Fitch sold their jointly held land for a $5,000 profit and asks Werner’s whereabouts, believing him German-born and long gone.

Pomeroy Henry B. Fitch Cheyenne Wyoming Berton Werner Fitch Sean Mr. Werner Pitts* Burgh Germany

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