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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1928

Page

7

Plains Sunday School Class Meets at Michaels Home

The Plains M E Church Class No. 7 met at Mrs. Helen Michaels home in Chauncey on Sunday Nov 16 with class president Berniece Humphrey in charge. Mrs Nora Graves led devotions gave a talk and Bible story. Members read aloud and sang. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey The Plains M. E. Church Helen Michaels Berniece Humphrey Nora Graves Bernice Humphrey Thelma Linscott Edith Barrows Ruth Grace Ruth Cade Lela Hardy Graves

Chauncey Personal Visits Across Columbus Area

Chauncey residents including Mrs Charles Bradfield and family, Mr and Mrs George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann, and Charles Bradfield Jr spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean visited Millfield on Sunday with Brookins family. Mrs Kenneth Sands and infant visited Yohe Plains with her mother Mrs John Shaffer.

Chauncey Charles Bradfield George Williamson Jo Ann Charles Bradfield, Jr Columbus Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Millfield Brookins Milton Brookins Olive Brookins Kenneth Sands Yohe Plains Ohn Shaffer

Shaffers Visit Athens and Point Pleasant Family Trip

Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffer of The Plains spent last Sunday in Athens with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingman. The group then drove to Point Pleasant West Virginia. Mrs. John Shaffer and Mrs. Guy Brookins were guests of Mrs. Walter Whorton in The Plains on Wednesday.

John Shaffer the Plains Athens Elmer Bingman Point Pleasant W. Va Guy Brookins Walter Whorton

Brownsville Family Visiting Gillespies in Millfield

Mr and Mrs B W Simpson and children from Brownsville Pa are in Millfield for a few days visit with Mrs Simpson s parents Mr and Mrs Eben Gillespie and other relatives.

B. W. Simpson Brownsville, Pa Millfield

Luggage Carrier Rocking Device Fitted to Auto Running Board

A luggage carrier attached to the running board of an automobile includes a rocking mechanism that keeps the trunk or case secure by preventing jolt or theft. The device allows quick rocking to the frame so the article cannot jar out or be removed.

More miners added to Chauncey mine force

Chauncey Mine No. 25 added new workers on Thursday bringing the total to over 200 operatives. The Manhattan Coal Company mine began loading coal Monday and continues under an open shop policy.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No Thursady Manhattan Coal Company

Couple Weds in Kirtland Latter Day Saints Church

James Moore of The Plains and Kathryn Davies of Kirtland were married Saturday at 8 in the Latter Day Saints Church in Kirtland with Rev. Frye officiating. They plan to live in Akron where Moore is employed. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and she the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Davies of Kirtland.

Chauncey James Moore the Plains Kathryn Davies Kirtland Latter Day Saints Frye David Davies

Seamen to testify on Vestris sinking details

New York with 114 presumed dead the Vestris disaster prompts testimony at a United States Commissioner in Manhattan. Six passenger stories heard. today chief engineer Avard Adams and other crew testify while officers' accounts begin. Passengers described drunken steward, no life belt order, and general confusion aboard.

New York U.R Vestris Virginia United States Francis A. O'Neill Avard Adams Ss. 8S Berlin

Miners Meet Chauncey Tonight at The Plains

A miners meeting is announced for this evening at The Plains with Vice-President Watkins to speak, per local president John Day. The report notes life boats were unseaworthy and no life boat drill occurred, contributing to chaotic SOS delays and loss of life. District Attorney Tuttle says US jurisdiction over high sea actions by a British ship is unclear, though American casualties may trigger negligence review.

Chauncey the Plains Watkins John Day Tuttle United States

Burial planned for ex Detroit executive slain in jail

Cleveland reports Don Prentiss former Detroit motor executive was murdered by a cellmate in the county jail. He was to be buried today as authorities pursued the investigation into the fatal in custody attack.

Cleveland Don Prentiss Detroit Motor Wield

Otis Wiley Killed in Pittsburgh Driver's Plunge near Furnace

New Jersey report states Otis Wiley aged 20 of Pittsburgh died when his car left the road at Mary Ann Furnace and fell down a 40 foot embankment.

Newark Otis Wiley Pittsburgh Mary Ann Furnace

Cleveland Delegation Names Bender Assembly Chairman

The Cuyahoga County delegation to the state legislature unanimously chose Senator George H. Bender as chairman. The post is seen as important since Cleveland holds the largest delegation in the assembly.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County George H. Bender Ceveland

Friendship Bible Class Leads Church Contest In Chauncey

In Chauncey the Friendship Bible Class faces the Loyal Men and Loyal Women in a Church of Christ Sunday School contest. Attendance, new members, and Bible reading decide the winner as 111 were present with 15 officers and teachers last Sunday. Bible School begins at 9 30 a m on Sunday November 18.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Sunday School

Ship's Cat Rescued After Tris Sinks Mid Ocean

A score of children drowned when the U S Ves tris sank in mid ocean but the ship's cat survived. Alfred Dinelry, a survivor, and the cat aboard a lifeboat were picked up by the rescue ship American Shipper.

U. S. Vestris Alfred Dinelry

Gotham Nightlife Raids Hit 21 Spots Prisoners 30

Federal agents conducted a second blitz on New York nightlife raiding 21 locations and detaining 30 individuals. The sweep targeted offices and Greenwich Village resorts while avoiding the major clubs once run by Texas Guinan and Helen Morgan. Some raids involved city police and reports tied orders to Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt, though unconfirmed.

New York Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Castoria advertised for infant digestion relief

An old advertisement claims Fletcher's Castoria eases a baby’s colic and constipation. It promises faster digestion and weight gain, urging mothers to seek the genuine Castoria with the Fletcher signature on the wrapper.

Fletcher

Joe Downs Dies At Zanesville

Joe Downs publisher and managing editor of the Zanesville Signal died here after a lengthy illness. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon in Greenwood Cemetery. Downs served with the Signal for 33 years and was known throughout the state.

Zanesville Joe Downs The Zanesville Signal Greenwood Cemetery Downs Signal

Rotary Party Attends Intercity Meeting in Wellston

Members of the Athens Rotary Club left this afternoon for Wellston for an intercity Rotary gathering with clubs from Athens Wellston Jackson and McArthur. The Athens group brought a troupe from Ohio University to present a short dramatic offering.

Athens Rotary Club Aote Wellston Athens Jackson McArthur Athens Club Ohio University

Hoover sails for Washington aboard battleship 98

The battleship 98 will transport the Hoover party from Los Angeles to San Pedro where President Elect Hoover will board at 11 a.m. Pacific Coast Time, as advised by the Navy. The voyage aims toward Washington with a South American trip in prospect.

Washington Navy Los Angeles San Pedro Hoover

Steamer Smyrna Arrives With 11 Alice Survivors

The North German Lloyd steamer Smyrna reached Flushing with 11 survivors from the steamer Alice, wrecked in the English Channel during yesterday's gale.

Flushing Holland U.P Smyrna Alice English Channel

Man Dies in Collision With Train Near Strasburg

George Ranica, 39, was killed when his vehicle was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train near Strasburg. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the victim.

Strasburg George Ranica Here Pennsylvania

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