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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1930

Page

6

Strickland Wadley Nuptials Held in Cleveland

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Florence Strickland to Sheldon L. Wadley in Cleveland on October 25 at a minister's home. Attendants were Dolores Warren and Arthur Fathauer. The couple will reside at 6714 Hough Avenue. Wadley attended Athens High School and Ohio University and works for City Service Gas and Oil Co. Dr C W Super reports progress in Albert Leonard's recovery in New Rochelle. Leonard, Ohio University 1888 graduate and Phi Delta Theta, is hospitalized at Neurological Institute awaiting return home in about ten days.

Florence Strickland William Gilchrist Cleveland Sheldon L. Wadley Julia Sheldon Wadley Athens Vandersmith Dolores Warren Arthur Fathauer Mr. Wedley Athens High School Ohio University City Service Gas and Oil Company C. W. Super Anna Pearl McVay New York City Albert Leonard New Rochelle Miss McVay Leonard Neurological Institute Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Order of Eastern Star Elects Year Officers in Athens

Mrs. Thor Olson was presented as deputy grand matron of the Twenty-Sixth District by Mrs. Florence Atkinson at the Athens Chapter meeting. Officers elected for the year include Nellie Earich as worthy matron and Dalton Chapple as worthy patron, with Imma Palmer secretary and Luella Grones trustee among others. Richard E. Byrd lecture guests included Mona Wilson and her son Don from Parkersburg, W. Va.

Thor Olson Woodard Avenue Athens Order of the Eastern Star Florence Atkinson Meigs Vinton Ohio Nellie Earich Dalton Chapple Fara Westfall

No School To Be Held This Week In Dover Township

Wesley Walburn of the Chauncey over Schools announced no school in Dover Township for the week due to the mine disaster affecting students in Chauncey Millfield and Dover Schools.

Chauncey Wesley Walburn Chaunceyover Schools Dover Township Millfield Dover

Charles McDonald Dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Chauncey November 11 Charles McDonald 67 died Monday evening at 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after several days with gangrene He will be buried in Hocking Cemetery where the McDonalds lived. Services time not announced. He lived with his son Herbert L McDonald The Plains since his wife’s death. He leaves three sons Herbert Clarence and William The Plains one daughter Audra Burner Nelsonville one sister Nellie Mates Galena and two brothers Thomas Logan and Augustus Akron.

Chauncey Charles McDonald Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Hocking McDonalds Mr. McDonald Herbert L. McDonald the Plains Herbert Clarence William Audra Bumner Nelsonville Nellie Mates Galena Thomas Logan Augustus Akron

Funeral Held In Alton For Ray Daugherty

Ray Daugherty 22 died of pneumonia and funeral services were held in Alton. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and a five month old son Curtis Wade, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Parl Daugherty, and four sisters and one brother. Attending from Chauncey were Edward and Dorothy Leffler, Carl Leffler, Harley Leffler, Homer Leffler, Willard Leffler, Addie Tippie, Thomas Schoonover and Webster Cunningham.

Gchauncey Alton Jumbus Ray Daugherty Dorothy Leffler Chauncey Dorothy Daucherty Curtis Wade Parl Daucherty Edward Leffler Carl Leffler Harley Leffler Homer Leffler Willard Leffler Addie Tippie Thomas I. Schoonover Webster Cunningham

Final Rites Held for Two Miners in Millfield Disaster

Funeral services were held for Roy Andrews and John Patterson of Chauncey who died in the Millfield mine disaster. The Andrews service was at Chauncey Methodist with burial at Green Town by Rev. N O Warren. Patterson's service was by Rev. Courtney at Church of Christ with burial at Hilltop Cemetery near Millfield.

Chauncey Roy Andrews John Patterson Millfield Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church N. O. Warren Chester M. E. Church Andrews Greentown Courtney Church of Christ Patterson Hilltop Etery

Mines Active in Chauncey District Report

Seven mines reported working in Chauncey today including Nos 255 267 9 10 28 86 and New York 25. The Hocking and Kimberly operations were idle.

Chauncey Chauncey District New York Hocking and Kimberly

Double Funeral Services for Hunter Brothers

Double services were held for Charles and Ray Hunter of Sugar Creek, who died in the Millfield mine disaster. The 3 pm rites at Sugar Creek Church were led by Rev. G B Courtney. Interment followed at West State Street Cemetery in Athens. about half the mourners could not enter the church. Charles was 9 and Ray 25, sons of Pearl and another parent. they left behind their parents and several siblings.

Chauncey Charles Ray Hunter Sugar Creek Millfield G. B. Courtney Church of Christ West State Street Athens Ray Pearl Hunter

Funeral held for Harry Syckes in Chauncey

The Chauncey Church of Christ hosted the funeral for Harry Syckes 40, a mine disaster victim. Reverend Roberts led services, burial followed at Hilltop Cemetery in Millfield. Survived by wife married five months, formerly Maud Palmer, plus several brothers and sisters. His parents are deceased.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Harry Syckes Roberts Hilltop Millfield Syckes Maud Palmer Isaac Palmer

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests From Several Towns

Mr and Mrs James McCollum of Chauncey entertained Sunday at their Mill Street home with guests George Patton of Columbus Mr and Mrs Wood Freeman and daughter Maude of Mineral Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson and son Dicky of Salem Mr and Mrs Floyd Webb and son Bobby of Haydenville Solomon Goff and Edna Russell of New Marshfield in attendance.

Chauncey James McCollum Mill Street George Patton Columbus Wood Freeman Maude Mineral Raymond Wilson Dicky Salem Floyd Webb Bobby Haydenville Solomon Goff Edna Russell New Marshfield

Dances Resume at Russell Dance Hall Near Chauncey

Chauncey reports that dances at the Russell Dance Hall north of Chauncey will resume starting Wednesday night as announced.

Chauncey Russell Dance Hall

Friendship Bible Class Meeting Postponed In Chauncey

The Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey postponed its Wednesday meeting at the Nye home to next week. President Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. announced the reschedule.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Floyd Nye Allen Riley, Jr

Sanders Guests Gather at Millfield Home

Mr and Mrs C E Sanders of Millfield hosted a Sunday gathering at their home with guests including Mr and Mrs John Anderson and Mrs Fannie Spielman from Columbus Mr and Mrs Walter Sanders Ted and Jack Sanders of Albany Carson Sanders Sr Mr and Mrs Carson Sanders Jr and daughter Amy Jo of Athens.

Chauncey C. E. Sanders Millfield John Anderson Fannie Speilman Columbus Walter Sanders Ted Jack Sanders Albany Carson Sanders Carson Sanders, Jr Amy Jo Athens

Chauncey M E Church to Hold Wednesday Service

On November 11 chauncey M E church will hold preaching at 7 oclock Wednesday evening led by Rev. W H Reitz pastor of the church.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E W. H. Reitz

Friendship Music Club Meets at Teacher's Home

Friendship Music Club gathered at Mrs Grace Goldsberry home Friday evening with Ila Shafer Jean Parrott and Elizabeth Iry performing piano solos. Guests Mr and Mrs Erwin C Merwin of Pittsburgh Pa leave Wednesday after a Sunday visit with Dr J T Merwin and Mrs Morgan.

Friendship Music Club Grace Goldsberry Ila Shafer Jean Parrott Elizabeth Iry Goldsberry Erwin C. Merwin Pittsburgh J. T. Merwin T. L. Morgan

Families Visit for Armistice Day in Huntington

Mr and Mrs Duanne B Laughlin and son Duanne Chauncey of Cadiz return tonight after visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs 8S C Lummis at 111 Grosvenor Street for Armistice Day. Also W I French of Athens and Mrs Heppy Canny with nephew Vernon Canny of Albany drove to Huntington WV to visit Mrs Clanny's niece Mrs R A Leighton.

Duanne B. Laughlin Duanne Chauncey Cadiz 8S. C. Lummis Grosvenor Street W. I. French Athens Heppy Canny Vernon Canny Albany Huntington W. Va

The Stars Say Fo Wednesday November 12

Forecast based on planetary alignments suggests a pleasant day with personal life favored. Venus and Uranus enhance romance and adventurous activity, with potential sudden developments for birthdays and changes in affection, travel, and business ties. Children born on this day may be bold, skilled, and cheerful.

the Stars Venus Uranus

Treat gall bladder troubles at home with expert prescription

A home remedy advertisement from the Write Home Drug Co in Minneapolis promotes a liver and gall bladder treatment. It claims 28 years of gratifying results and offers a specialist's prescription via a mailed literature packet. The ad urges clipping and features a Money meek guarantee.

Home Drug Co Masonic Temple Minneapolis Minn Moneymeek

California Fig Syrup Helps Content Children Says Cleveland Mother

Mrs. W J Winter of Cleveland reports she uses California Fig Syrup for constipated or restless children. Physicians endorse the product for weak bowels, improved digestion, appetite, and weight gain in undernourished kids. The genuine label bears California and is sold at all drugstores.

W. J. Winter East 88Th SL Cleveland California

Deer Hunter Brings Back Ontario Venison Treats

E C Wyatt line foreman for Southern Ohio Electric returns from a two weeks hunting trip in Ontario Canada with a large deer. His coworkers enjoyed venison at a Monday evening dinner at his home with friends and music led by Jack Bobo.

E. C. Wyatt Southern Ohio Electric Company Ontario Canada

Athens School Leader Speaks at Wellston Rotary Dinner

W W Ankenbrand superintendent of Athens City Schools spoke at the Wellston Rotary Club dinner. Athens Junior High principal IL Wood joined him. Charles FE Fish of Winchester Massachusetts visits Athens friends and stays with Mr and Mrs Harvey Porter on Fast State Street.

W.W. W. Ankenbrand Athens City Rotary Club Wellston O. IL Wood Athens Junior High School Charles FE Fish Winchester Mass Athens Harvey Porter Fast State Street

Alpha Delta Pi Pledges And House Party

Alpha Delta Pi announces the initiation of Miss Elizabeth Owens of Roseville on Friday. A house party was held at the sorority home 8 Franklin Avenue Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs J B Roberts as chaperones. Alpha Pi Delta Alumnae Club will meet Thursday evening at 97 University Terrace. Mrs Judd Chase and daughter Mary Jo of Columbus visit her mother at 114 University Terrace. Mr Chase joined the family for the weekend before returning to Columbus.

Mary L. Rounsavell Charles Columbus State Journal Second Avenue Parent-Teacher Association Rounsavell Fred White North Lancaster Street Alpha Delta Pi Elizabeth Owens Roseville Sorority Franklin Avenue J. B. Roberts Alpha Pi Delta Edith Stocklin University Terrace Judd Chase Mary Jo Columbus Ethel Ralph Mr. Chase

Dairy Leader James H Coolidge Dies in Cleveland

James H. Coolidge, president of General Dairy Stores and relative of ex President Calvin Coolidge, died from carbon monoxide fumes in a garage behind his Cleveland home. He had over 25 years in the dairy industry, previously as executive vice president of the Telling Belle Vernon Company and related dairy firms.

Cleveland U.P James H. Coolidge General Dairy Stores, Inc Calvin Coolidge Telling Belle Vernon Company

State Patients Transferred After Fire At Athens Hospital

Thirty inmates from Massillon State Hospital are moved to Athens State Hospital after a fire damaged a building. Twenty arrived today, with ten more expected tomorrow, boosting Athens’s population to 1,456 with 1,554 on rolls but ninety eight on trial at home.

Massillon State Hospital Athens State Hospital Massillon Hospital Massillon Institution Athens State Hospital Athens Hospital John H. Berry Massillon

Dairy barn completion to house 39 patients next month

Superintendent Berry says the dairy barn cottage will be finished in about a month allowing 39 inmates to move in. Inmates will work on the dairy farm and barn as part of their occupation.

Tages Berry

Milkman Killed in Fog Collision with Police Car

Bert Porter a 30 year old milkman died when a police car driven by Sergeant Alva Rice struck a milk wagon in fog in Tav enna Ohio. Porter left a wife and two children.

Tavenna Herbert Porter Alva Rice Porter

Beury Commits Suicide in Charleston Hospital

H B Beury aged 52, president of several coal firms in the area, shot himself in a Charleston hospital while convalescing from pneumonia. A coroner’s verdict ruled death by his own action.

Charleston W. Va H. B. Beury Beury

Doctor's Cold and Headache Remedy

A traditional remedy claims rapid relief for colds and headaches. The note emphasizes speed, labeling the formula as the most speedy remedy known with a numeric code.

Wonderful help to me in Dothan Alabama

Personal testimonial from Mrs Porter L Arnow of Dothan Alabama praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nerve weakness and fatigue. She says one bottle helped her feel better and seven bottles kept her strong to care for four children and do housework.

Dothan Ala Lydia E. Pinkham Porter L. Arnowp St. Andrews St Alabama

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