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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1929
Page
6
Chauncey reports thirteen mines scheduled for operation today. The working list includes No 9 No 4255 No 267 No 10 Ohio No 1 No 68 No 86 No 28 No 69 No 72 Poston No 6 Chauncey No 25 and L D Poston mine.
Mrs. Watt Ferrel will host the Loyal Women of the Church of Christ Chauncey on Wednesday afternoon at her High Street residence. Mrs. Floyd Nye serves as chairman and Mrs. B F Ferrel as program leader. all church women invited.
Mr and Mrs John Brewer and daughters Florence and Alice Brewer from Athens were in this city Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer.
Grace Watkins won the Prince of Peace Declamation exercise at Trimble Church of Christ in Chauncey on Sunday evening. Contestants included Clair Chalfant and Louise Pettit. judges were Mr and Mrs Clark Williams and Lucy Bell Evans. Rev G B Courtney chaired. Trimble Male quartet sang two numbers before a large crowd despite bad weather.
Mr and Mrs Richard Dickerson and Mr and Mrs Edward Carpenter from Cleveland visited Millfield friends Mr and Mrs James Love. They joined Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus and son Gordon of Millfield for a trip to Bartlett where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Colerick.
Mr and Mrs Ode Jackson of Chauncey moved yesterday from Mill Street to the Guy Gardner property on High Street.
Armistice Day was quietly observed in Chauncey with bells rung from 10 55 to 11 00 am. Churches and schools held programs in Chauncey and Millfield with special exercises at East and West Side School Buildings and Greens Run School.
Mr and Mrs Marion Dunn and son Bobbie of New Boston Ohio visited Chauncey to see Mrs Sanford Easler and family. They also called on Hoit Cortney and Jennie and on Mr and Mrs KB F Goodson and Mr and Mrs Morrison Ekisenaugh. Clarence Ruseel returned to Chauncey from Pontine Mich and occupies Ellis Avenue property. Miss Inez Willeke of Taylor Ridge visited Miss Ernestine Mingus in Millfield on Sunday.
In GLOUSTER the November gathering of the Past Noble Grand's Club drew 14 members at the I. O. O. F Hall. A new member was inducted. After the session a chicken dinner followed by games and contests kept members and their husbands entertained into the night. The next meeting is set for December 5 at Mrs Elza Morriss home with Mrs W H Stahl as assistant hostess.
Eleven youth competed in Prince of Peace Declamation Contests at Jacksonville and Trimble churches on Sunday November 10. Pauline Wemmer won at Jacksonville with Theresa Heck as alternate. Gertrude Vermatim won at Trimble with Katharine Talbert as alternate. Judges were Professor Cooper of Ohio University Professor Charley Miller of Athens and Mrs Ruth Simpkins of Millfield.
Ramona Bradley of Columbus spent Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Leo Bradley. Mrs Florence Mitchell and son Jack of Poston stayed with her sisters Mrs Leo Bradley and Mrs S R Clark during the latter part of the week.
Major S. M. Johnson of Athens County Probate Court gave an Armistice Day talk to Athens and Glouster Kiwanis Clubs at Hotel Berry. He urged peace but opposed total disarmament, recalling 1914 trade with Europe, student exchanges, and the sinking of ships before the U.S. entered the war. He cited Wilson on the higher right and said force is needed to maintain peace.
Glouster officials scheduled a special meeting tonight at 7 at the City Building to review a bid for grading and improvements on Spring and Broad Streets. The State Highway Department previously delayed action, and with no definite state proposal, the council plans to proceed as resources allow.
Israel Linscott spent the end of the week with his parents Mr and Mrs Azra Linscott and returned Monday to Columbus where he is attending Bliss College. Donald Greene of Columbus is spending a few days with friends in this vicinity. Miss Elsie Bailey spent Friday night with Miss Leona Belle Hall of Trimble.
Astronomers forecast the Leonids meteor shower on Nov 14 and 18 after a 30 year gap. The display may be modest this year, but a sufficient number of meteors could signal another bright shower in three years. Jupiter's proximity is blamed for past misses.
The first passenger train will begin regular service at Cleveland's Union Terminal on Sunday December 1 arriving from Detroit at 6 15 a m. Starting that date six New York Central and four Big Four trains will use the new terminal. A dress rehearsal is planned during the Winter holidays to handle peak traffic.
Five men appeared in Mayor Johnsons court at Trimble on charges of intoxication. Each was fined 25 dollars plus costs. two arranged payment, the others were sent to the county jail. Named defendants were Everett Ayers Ray Bulloch Carios Stutter Allen Swindell and Jim Stall. They were arrested Sunday by Constable Darling Marshal Jonas and Pearl Orndorft and Herman Nice.
Miss Virginia Truax entertained guests Sunday night in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Truax Jr. Attendees included Miss Marget Davis, George Truax, Miss Josephine Reese, Roland Hoffman, Miss Lois Lantz, Marion Snyder, Virginia Truax, William James Jr., Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Winters, Darrell Gatchel, and the Truax couple.
On November 12 the city marked Armistice Day with minimal ceremony. Flags decorated storefronts and homes, banks stayed closed, while most businesses operated normally. A card party and dance by Holy Cross Parish women aired in Red Men Hall in the evening.
The Earl Newton property in Urbancrest will be sold by Sheriff Williams at the Athens courthouse door on Saturday at 1 PM. The sale is subject to a mortgage by Athens County Savings and Loan Co. The property is appraised at 3900 dollars and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount.
Miss Leona Belle Hall of Trimble visited Miss Elsie Bailey and kin on the weekend. Mr and Mrs Roy Hall and family spent Sunday in Zanesville with relatives.
Luther Sexton a 38 year old World War II veteran was shot and killed by Harry Scott 20 in Porter County after Sexton entered Scott's home and roused him from bed Scott says he acted in self defense Five shots from a .22 caliber pistol struck Sexton Scott a sniper in the war called C H Swanson and surrendered to police
Mrs Concietta Lonardo widow of “Big Joe” Lonardo faces a life trial in Cleveland for the alleged murder of Sam Darro known as Black Jack Ton daro, a former lieutenant in her late husband’s rum empire.
Miss Alpha Miller former Africa missionary worker will address The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday night at 7:30. Pastor Rev Earl Cowen says she is an interesting speaker with experiences many will be pleased to hear.
Pilgrim Holiness Church in Luhrig to hold special services starting Thursday at 7 30 pm Reverend Ben Pugh of Canaanville to lead evangelistic meetings at the Luhrig church venue.
Common Pleas Judge Charles M. Rogers, 74, died at his Columbus home after a two week illness. He was stricken Oct 30 while charging a jury and had served on the bench for 23 years.
President Hoover urged reduced naval armament and freedom of the seas for food ships. He warned war risks, advocated open diplomacy, Kellogg Pact compliance, and urged preparedness for defense and peace while expanding international cooperation with Britain and others.
A home remedy urges mixing Pinex with sugar syrup to treat stubborn coughs and chest colds. It claims rapid relief, soothing inflamed membranes and aiding the bronchial tubes, with a money back guarantee if relief is not prompt.
Scottish Rite Masons from across the Miami Valley gather in Dayton for the 99th class initiation, which starts today and continues through Friday.
Charles A. Fromm president of the Stark County Board of County Commissioners faced trial in Cleveland Criminal Court on a charge of soliciting an $8200 bribe from Colson Cleveland Company representatives.
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