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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1929
Page
7
Chauncey November 1 The peace declamation contest for Trimble Church of Christ youths will be Sunday at 7 PM in the church. Judges include Miss Treta Black Greens Run principal and Lucy Belle Evans Plains English teacher with another judge to be announced. Contestants are Clair Chalfant Louise Pettle and Grace Watkins. An offering is part of the rules and special music will feature instrumental and vocal pieces. Public invited.
Chauncey residents to attend a home talent show in the high school auditorium titled No Meat admitted a three act comedy produced by the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association. The event, a benefit for the association, is cochaired by Mrs Utes Muller and features Mrs Sterra Cunningham Mrs Anny King Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Lilian Sweeney Mr Rubty Bridgewater Mrs Lucila Preston Mrs Mollie Gardner Mrs Effie Lands and Mrs Christine Brown among others.
Class No 7 of The Plains Sunday School met at Miss Maxime Channell’s home Thursday evening with class president Christine Cochran as chairman. Dorothy Michael, secretary, called the roll and reported. Mrs. Charles McCullough was teacher. Attendees included Christine Cochran Esther May Cochran Dorothy Nel Michael Verna Wallace Ide Beth Wallace Ruth McCullough and Masitie Channell.
Stewart hosted a Stewart esling basketball night between Carbondale High School and Rome High School with girls scoring 11 20 and boys 10 34. The Ladies Art Society met at Mrs George Ogg home with Mrs Richard Spurrier presiding. AlsoRoyal Crown Rebekah Lodge Stewart met Wednesday.astern Star attendees from Stewart visited Guysville. Several local families were mentioned across society and church notes.
Oscar Boyd died in a Greens Run Mine accident caused by a fall of mine roof. He was a Chauncey-Dover Hugh School graduate, Class of 193%, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boyd, with several siblings. Plans were announced for Chauncey High School operetta College Days to be staged in December to benefit the school.
Chauncey residents and members of Chapter 7 plan to discuss Red Cross work at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs Edith Barrows. Attendees may share suggestions to aid cataloging and community outreach as part of the drive amid regional visits by local residents.
Numerous residents visit relatives across nearby towns. Guests include Mrs Mary Roberts of Columbus with the Natters, Mrs Glenora Wright of Bethany, Mrs Relna Norris of Stewart, Mr Ray Copeland of Toledo, Mr and Mrs M J Charlton of Stewart, and Ardeth Hart visiting her mother. Fans attended Carbondale and Stewart basketball games in Stewart.
Giro Bradfield Hone hosts a Friday meet with Pereibdup White class at Tr ogram School. The event features junior athletes and local participants in a friendly intra district gathering.
An old fashioned two bull and hoop car ball contest will not be part of the social hour. Following a meeting of Triangle View Temple No 15 members are urged to attend Tuesday evening. Members are asked to bring sugar for use in candy making.
Reported better is the condition of Joha Werner MHL field who was injured by a fall of coal at Chavincey Mine No 25 of the Manhattan Coxuk Company this week. He is being cared for at Sheltering Anna Lospilat where he was taken by Der WV Sprague. Household news mentions a church meeting in Chauncey with plans for the Bible class and Cross work.
Local notices list gatherings and greetings across South Salem and nearby areas. Mrs Jobo Kendall, Mr ted, and families attended a farewell party for Wr and Mrs Haw isigh Robinson of Strouds Run on Sandy. Julia Stephenson and others visited relatives. several residents hosted and traveled between Athens Pear Ridge and South Salem for family events.
Rutland residents and relatives gather for visits and family matters. Dr Telis and Mrs Dora Traley are mentioned with local names such as Miss Louie Tralah and Trene Trysell Ran. Various household movements include Mrs Resi vrated frenda and Bertha Tailborn aiding relatives and children in Cort, Catunthus, and nearby areas.
Carpenter Andrew Jerei visits relatives in Zanisvelle. Mrs Warren Fissoo spends Friday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Mortimer McKnight. Contents dated Nov 9.
A visitor from London, Mrs. van Dawehter, arrives in New York with her son to attend the late Jarab Aster of New York. She is noted as a member of the Russian total court and will reside part of the year in New York with her family.
Fragmentary notes describe visits and social mentions in Athena with names like Homer Dooth and Mrs Jasper Wood. Details are garbled and include references to a car shipment, weekend activities, and several unclear names and places.
The list shows residents of Greens Ton biel punday arlene naoh and nearby households attending gatherings with Mr and Mrs duties Hani and others at various homes. Prominent names include Charles Marto and Tad Wein Liegenoots hosting sermons and social visits across Martin and Conndeb areas.
Court records show probate matters including guardianship for Cherones PR and estate administration for George W. Scott. Appraisers named Henry Cameron and Charles Bethel, with sales of personal property delayed and confirmed, and authorization granted to transfer a deed to Raymond Scott. Witnesses and cases involve Wesley, Ada Waller, and others in assorted civil proceedings.
Odd fragmentary text mentions selling items and a dealer named Neah Oedkn. A calf is referenced and a copy editor tone hints at marketplace talk. The piece imitates a wartime or rural notice style with garbled phrases and scattered names.
Fragmentary notes describe a Clarks Chapel Aid Society gathering with attendees including Mrs dere Chins Cora Till te Well Phts Mary Low Sethe dei Piva Cline te Vinktora wi Min Loseon Hohitison Mia Bert Maxwill Wis James Margwell and Alva Epehapait.
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