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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
11
Swope, former Canton police official, fights suspension as three investigators probe a horse race swindle costing a man $90,000. City, county and federal authorities join the inquiry into alleged horse race fraud involving Martin, a Chewter man from Columbus Georgia.
At a meeting of the New Faxington Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star officers were elected. Ethel McPonahki is named worthy matron with W. Morris as worthy patron Mahet Potter associate matron Hay Chappecate associate patron Fri- Tia Cheadte conductress Helle Mintuen secretary Marte Cole associate secretary.
Ohio University announces that students eligible for a diploma on February 1 must file applications in the registrar's office Saturday morning. Civie dating fees will be charged for applications made after Saturday.
Chauncey November 8. Jared Evans of Powhattan reports his three year old daughter, formerly of The Plains, lost her forefinger on the right hand when caught in an electric wringer. The entire finger was affected and doctors fear bone removal may be needed. Mrs Evans is formerly Faye Howard daughter of FE Howard of The Plains.
Mr and Mrs George Fluhart have lived in Chattey for several years and plan to move to Columbus to establish a home. They advertise the sale of household goods before leaving.
Mr and Mrs Le Otts and children and Mr and Mrs Clifford Potts of Athens visit with Benton Potts Starkey and Donna in Nelsonville this week. Arthur Burchfield hosts plus Georg Gabriel Jr and Hetty Moore guest in Nelsonville. Frank Shaner of Chillicothe spends time with the Burchilds in Lower Plains.
A longtime user extols Clabber Girl Baking Powder for reliable leavening and consistent results in cakes and breads. She contrasts it with other brands, asserting no substitute can match its dependability and flavor in her kitchen.
Chauncey November 8 The men employed at the White Ash mine on Bailey Run near Chauncey returned to work Thursday after a brief strike over pay. They had been earning 58 cents a ton and were asked to accept a 4 cent reduction, resuming at 62 cents per ton.
Members of the Friendship Bible Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ will meet at the Bradfield home on Con verse Street for a pot luck supper. Mrs. Andrew Jackson will lead with Mr. Pearl Henry in charge of the devotions. Mrs. Christine Brown and Mrs. Lucille Sanders serve on the program committee.
Members of Trimble Grange No. 1830 entertain Athens County Monona Grange this evening in Trimble Grange Hall. A program follows with social time and refreshments and a large attendance is expected.
A fishing tug named J. J. Carroll, owned by United Fisheries Company, burned to the waterline off Lake Erie near Sandusky while at Canadian Sisk. Captain John Denzer and the Crandon crew reported the blaze. Captain Paul Brown and Milton Witcher were aboard and escaped ashore after beaching the vessel.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Elmer Beitichies announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Thursday November 7. Mrs Beitelchies was formerly Veasey of this city. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Peter Beitelches and Mr and Mrs Oscar Lovesey Chauncey.
At the Athena Office Thursday night the honorary women's journalism fraternity Sigma Rho outlined a chapter album featuring member portraits activities and samples of work. Eleanor Garrett was appointed social Secretary for the year.
Mrs. Walter Lang suffered a fracture of the right arm below the elbow and body bruises when the Lang car overturned after a collision at Circle Hill. Her husband escaped injury. Mrs Lang, formerly Pihel Champlin of Chauncey, is the daughter of Lewis and Mrs Champlin of this city.
Mrs. Dr. Reese of Glouster spent Thursday and Friday with her brother Edward Minister and family in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Hubert Mosely of Nelsonville visited Chauncey Wednesday with Mrs Mary Meinhart, sister of the Moselys.
Federal prohibition agents raided Das Deutches Haus, the famous old German Club in an old mansion, and arrested three waiters yesterday. They were held for hearing under bonds of $2,000 each today.
A quick guide explains mending knickers for boys using stout material on the knee area before wear to avoid later patching. Sew patches on the back with invisible stitches to preserve appearance and extend life.
Fragmentary notice describes a medical or remedy entry titled 666 Crescription for Colds and Fevers. It mentions diseases such as grippe influenza dengue bilious fever and malaria like terms. No clear event, date, or named organizations are readable.
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