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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1934
Page
5
The Chauncey Church of God directed by Mrs Jed will present a five act playlet The Prodigal Son Sunday at 7 pm Admission is 10 cents with proceeds aiding the church. Cast includes John Marshal Theodore the father the elder son and Freddie as the servant.
Report notes the largest daily mining activity this year with multiple mines in operation. It lists mine numbers including 15, 6, 25, 107, 219 and others, reflecting widespread activity despite electric supply issues.
Chauncey Church of Christ men’s Bible class will hold its November business and social meeting Thursday at 7 o’clock. Dan E. Johnson, president, will preside. James Johnson and Sam Tippett lead a musical program with both younger and older groups and the church orchestra. Guy Osborne and Sherman Keasey perform a violin duet. All interested men are invited and refreshments will be served.
Chauncey resident Ode Jackson spent six weeks in St Francis Hospital Columbus before returning home Monday then went back for further treatment. His son Andrew Jackson wife Mrs Andrew Jackson and sister Mrs Sam Tippett traveled from Chauncey to Columbus Sunday to visit him.
Mrs. Jessie Fiske hosted her bridge club at Hillcrest Inn Saturday night using four tables. High score went to Mrs. Dorothy Goodson, second to Miss Frankie Howard, with attendees including Mr. Erle Bridgewater, Mrs. Paul Fiske, Christine Brown, Ruth Fiske, Fannye King, Evelyn Simms, Chrystal Simms, Lena Wilson, Frances Howard, Sarah Thomas, Gladys Pickering, Stanley Bolin, and James Bridgewater.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Robinson of Chauncey announce the birth of a son at their Chauncey home Monday morning. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Jeff Robinson and Mrs Leota Linscott of Columbus.
Portland residents report events including Reverend and Mrs. Clarey attending a district conference in Portsmouth. Harlan Mills from Gallipolis visited with his wife and son Alex at his mother in law Essie Alexander's home. Earl Henderson of Wheeling spent the weekend with relatives here. Ed Ward moved his family from the W E McDade farm to McDade's house in Portland, and Mr. Warner of Bashan plans to move into Ward's vacated house.
Alfred Saturday gathering of the Royal Neighbor Lodge was held at Mrs. C T Guthrie’s. Several townspeople attended and social visits followed, with local residents visiting relatives in nearby towns over the weekend.
Broadwell Harry Vandyke and Freda Nice spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Martin of Parkersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Driggs and children visited Westland guests. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foutch of Columbus spent the week end with the Harkins. Frank James visited Sand Rock hosts. Dorothy Conant visiting Columbus. Carl Meeks moved his family from Amesville to the Totman property. Charles Crosbey of Big Run called on Joe Young. Hayborn horse missing from his farm for over a week. Tuesday guests included Mrs. Carrie Chadwick Akron Fred Chadwick Sugar Creek and others. Reverend Long closed a series of meetings Sunday night.
Harry L. Hopkins, relief administrator, announced a pledge that no employee would be discriminated against for union affiliation. The commitment was posted in the relief headquarters hallways on November 7 in Washington.
In Rome Nov 2 the Rome Chapter of Future Farmers of America held its fourth meeting at Rome High School with Richard Smith presiding. Fifteen Green Hands were welcomed in a ceremony by the Ames Bern Chapter. officers and advisor J T McKitrick spoke. The Rome Chapter plans to participate in the Farmers Institute at Stewart High School on Nov 14.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative remedy for tiredness and pimples caused by clogged bowels. It claims the vegetable formula cleanses the system, restoring rosy cheeks and vigor with a nightly dose for a week. Available in 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sizes from all druggists.
Reverend and Mrs Clarey attended a ministerial meeting at Midleport on Monday. Mr and Mrs W G McKelvey and son William visited relatives in Wheeling Clarington and Jacobsburg last week. Miss Maxine Swan Bliss Business College Columbus spent part of the week with her parents, the Swans. Mrs Rummer of Lowell visited here with her daughter Mrs Earl Wilford. she left with the Wilfords and children Sunday. Hubert Price from Paw Paw visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Abner Price of Parkersburg spent Sunday here with relatives.
An advertisement urges prudent mothers to use Creomulsion for any cough or cold in children. It claims the product emulsifies creosote with six other medicinal elements and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms are not relieved.
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