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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
7
Ye Old Time Club of Millfield marks its first anniversary with an oyster supper at Mr. and Mrs. E. Wood home in Millfield on Saturday evening. Members are asked to bring a bowl and spoon as part of the event. A good program and social time are planned by officers.
Chauncey officials report seven letter men and fourteen new players join drills at The Plains School. Fundamentals stressed as letterists fight for positions while sixteen girls begin basketball practice with three newcomers Mae McCullough Viola Kennedy and Dorothy Montgomery joining last year's graduates. New equipment purchased for both teams.
Mrs J H Thompson of Carbondale and Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson with daughter Irene visited Mr and Mrs Charles Headley in May Avenue Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer of Chauncey were in Cincinnati last Saturday. Floyd Nye, working in Columbus, spent Sunday at his Chauncey home.
The Loyal Womans Bible Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Guy M. Brookins home on Converse Street with class president Mrs. Floyd Nye in charge. Devotions led by Mrs. Charles Fiske, readings by Mrs. Nye, and singing by Mrs. Inez Nye and Mrs. Nellie Brookins preceded a luncheon. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs. Frank Lands home.
Fire alarm sounded at Mill Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oole Jackson on a Wednesday near noon. Fire started between kitchen and bedroom walls, likely from flue sparks. Edward Lott extinguished the blaze with only slight damage reported.
W R Perry Army tackle gained one pound in the Army Yale game, reversing the expected weight loss. The report notes the Tigers faced Yale in the annual matchup this season.
All members of Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas are asked to attend tonight at 7 o clock. A hot supper will be served during the social hour.
IRONTON Ohio November returns show a statewide Republican sweep with Helen Clark winning the probate judgeship over six opponents including State Representative Earle Stewart.
Announcement from McArthur reports the marriage of Miss Helen Stewart of Wellston to Mr. Orton Chapman of McArthur. The ceremony took place in Wellston on September 29. Mrs. Chapman, Wellston High School class of 1928 graduate, is popular with the younger set. Mr. Chapman, McArthur High School class of 1927 graduate, attends Ohio University.
County commissioners approved the city council action to annex Eastmoor Mayfair and Berwick to Columbus. No protests were filed. The move would leave the villages of Bexley and Hanford practically islands surrounded by Columbus.
A large bank barn on Mack Barrows farm near Hib bardsville burned to the ground several days ago. Barrows lost his hay crop, some baled straw, and tools. Only the horses, harness, and wagon were saved.
The W. C. B. M. will meet tomorrow evening with Mrs. F. I. Gardner at Sixth and Palmer Streets. President urges all members to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
Miss Sarah Sidenstricker hosted about 15 girls from the Girls' Sewing Club on Second Avenue. The gathering featured radio entertainment and served light refreshments after an evening of wholesome activities.
Attorney Edgar Ervin returned to Columbus after a brief visit on business. He and Mrs. Ervin plan to attend the bridge celebration. Many former Pomeroy Bend residents in Columbus intend to join, some traveling via the Blue and Gray Trail. McKennas moved back to Pittsburgh after six months in Marion Rife apartment. L. A. Fulcher resumes home life after a Huntington visit and is reported improving. Joe Renshaw went to Toledo for work with three companions. Carrie Glover ill at home with double pneumonia.
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