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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1930
Page
10
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Hearings on temporary restraining orders against the Hocking County Board of Education will occur in Common Pleas Court with an outside judge presiding. On November 16 Green Township Board of Education cases and on November 28 Salt Creek Township Board cases will be heard regarding district transfers and mergers. Additional cases include Walsmith v Walsmith on November 24 and Inquire v Hansel et al on December 1 with a jury verdict in the latter.
Logan November 17. The Auxiliary to the Logan Post of the American Legion seeks cotton wool or silk rags and partial skeins of yarn to supply disabled veterans in government hospitals. The material will be used to weave mats rugs and other carpeting. Collection aims before November 24 for shipment to various points.
William Sauers Jr. a noted local sports fan attended the Ohio Muskingum football game as the Messenger's guest. Arrangements were made by D Y Milne local agent, who came with his son Dick and the boy's father. Bill is a Logan High School supporter and follows Ohio University closely.
Initiation for Miss Mabel Wolfe was held Friday at the sorority rooms. Social at Miss Mildred Laurie's West Hunter Street home followed with bingo and contests. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Schempp Miss Beatrice Buntz and Mrs. Clarence Blosser. officers listed. Inactive guests included Mrs. Schempp Mrs. Ralph Roberts and others from Pittsburgh.
Nine year old Welee Stone Jr of Church Street hunts with his father on Saturday and secures five rabbits, claiming the district junior hunting title for now as other contestants may tie but cannot surpass his lawful record.
Miss Mary Jane Anderson entertained eight guests at a dinner bridge party Thursday at the Belle Hyson Tea Room with dinner at six. Afterward the group traveled to Mrs. Elizabeth Ambrose on North Market Street for further bridge games. Attending were Mrs. John Krieg, Mrs. George J. Heer, Mrs. John Lee, Mrs. Ambrose, Mrs. Alta Miller, Miss Elsie Martin, Miss Sarah Rockhold, and Miss Mary Louise Bowen.
Mrs. Joe Case and Mrs. Lawrence Hack acted as hostesses Friday evening for the Idano Club. A six o'clock dinner was served at the Belle Hyson Tea Room, followed by a social session at Mrs. Case's East Main Street home.
Charles McKinley of Laurel Run Marion Township captured a 13 inch long frog four inches wide on the back from a spring near his home. He displayed the creature to friends in Logan before returning it to the spring.
Marion Mace of Haydenville pleaded guilty before Magistrate J P Miller to an assault and battery charge. He was fined five dollars plus costs after being arrested in connection with an alleged youth assault during a basketball contest in the village last week.
Martha Rempel youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Rempel is reported to be improving at Cherrington Hospital after an appendicitis operation performed Friday night. Her recovery is expected.
Mrs. Guy Loomis was elected to head Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for the coming year at the annual meeting held at the Masonic Hall. Miss Mildred Laurie becomes associate matron with Rol land Bright as worthy patron and Will Hansel as associate patron.
Mrs Joe Case presented the paper tUnele Sam's Islands in the Pacific at the Nondescript Club gathering held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Charles Notestones home on West Hunter Roll call touched Hawaii the Beautiful. Vocal solos were performed by Mrs H M Boocks and Mrs CC S Clark. Dinner followed. Attendees included Mrs Boocks Mrs J W Gabriel Mrs M F Weymler Mrs Theo Lytle Mrs Myrtle White Mrs A T Spears Mrs J W Woodard Mrs Russell Berlin and Mrs John Lee.
Chauncey and Dover Township schools reopened today following a weeklong closure due to the Millfield mine disaster. Many students and several teachers were affected by the event.
The Chauncey WCTU will meet Tuesday at 2 PM in the Church of Christ with Mrs Elizabeth Knode, president, in charge. Athens Union president Mrs Copeland will be the guest speaker. All women interested in the work are invited.
Chauncey November meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye. Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. presides. Devotional leader is Mrs. Clell Cunningham. Program by Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mrs. Ralph Brown. Lesson discussion by Mrs. Andrew Jackson. Members urged to attend.
Chauncey residents invited to a home talent play sponsored by the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association. The meeting is scheduled for 7 30 this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney in Mound.
Chauncey Church of Christ Christian Woman's Bible Class will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Ellis Avenue home of Mrs. Elizabeth Knode and her sister Miss Helen Howard. Mrs. Karl Gardner will lead the program.
Mr and Mrs EF Goodson of Chauncey and Kenneth Collins of Athens left by motor for New Hall California to visit Hershal Goodson and family. They expect a two to three month stay. A year ago the couple also visited California for several weeks.
Everett Andrews called to Chauncey after his father’s death. Roy Andrews, tied to the Millfield mine disaster, returns to Columbus to work. Saul Wilson, Chauncey, spent the weekend in Charleston and Wheeling. Mrs. I. F. McCollum, Chauncey, recovering after illness. Mrs. Addie Young, Charleston, visiting Chauncey with the Nye family.
The Plains Parent-Teacher Association will meet next Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the Grade School Auditorium with Mrs. Robert Graves presiding. Members and others interested in the work are invited to attend.
Dr. and Mrs. C. Nile Sanders at their Millfield home hosted a Sunday dinner. Guests included Misses Laura and Kathleen Bradfield and Bernard Bradfield of Columbus, C. S. Bradfield Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown and their son Ralph Jr. of Chauncey.
A series of meetings will be held at the M E Church in Chauncey starting Monday evening November 17 with the church pastor in charge.
Washington and Good Hope townships requested state school aid during a Columbus meeting with State Department officials. Washington was told aid would continue despite low tax valuation. Good Hope would receive aid only if two one room schools are closed to cut costs.
Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington attended the Ohio State versus Pittsburgh game in Columbus. Phil A. Henderson and A. F. White visited business in Cleveland and Akron. Anthony Toerner and Delmar Freeman were also in Columbus for business. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Cherrington and Mrs. A. J. Ulrich visited Forest, Ohio over the weekend. Dan James traveled to Athens for a Saturday business visit. Mrs. Claudis Harbaugh and Mrs. Guy Lettrill of New Straitsville were in town Thursday.
Charles Ward of Columbus injured in a mine accident at the Coonville mine Thursday night is reported in satisfactory condition at Cherrington Hospital with his wife Mrs. Ward by his bedside.
Social Circle members held a farewell at Mrs C A Richey’s home on South High Street for Mrs H E Rose who will move to Lancaster. A 5 o'clock spread and social hour followed, and a gift was presented to the honoree.
An ad cites a testimonial about stomach gas relief in ten minutes using Adlerika. The copy claims it cleanses both upper and lower bowels of old waste and urges readers to avoid partial cleansers. Local pharmacies and drugstores are listed as sellers.
Penelope Crain in the serial novel opens with her typing testimony in the district attorney’s office and being drawn into a murder mystery involving friends, a lover, and herself. Penelope’s calm helps detective Bonnie Dundee solve the crime as the story begins web. Nov. 19.
A young aviator, Boynton, is pictured with his monoplane before taking off from the airport for Lexington amid a public reception. He recently broke junior cross country flight records and was celebrated for his achievement.
Senator William E. Borah Republican Idaho a Progressives leader says he will resist any effort to stampede the session beginning December 1. He returned to Washington from Idaho and questions administration hopes for cooperation in a short session. He notes discussions of a possible filibuster and the need for an extra session with the newly elected Democratic majority.
Mr and Mrs A B Roe left Sunday night for Haddonfield New Jersey summoned by the sudden death of Mrs Emma J Corson mother of Mrs Roe They will return late this week Mrs Corson who spent last summer in Athens died after a brief illness of heart trouble.
An old fashioned remedy promotes roots and herbs gathered by families to purge toxins and aid digestion. It claims annual spring and fall concoctions improve health and longevity. Tackett's Indian Herb Formula is advertised as over fifty years in use with thousands of testimonials and a laxative liver tablet package offered.
Leaves two daughters Mrs Roe and Mrs J C Remington Had donfield. Widowed years ago Mrs Carson lived with her daughters. Most of her life was spent in Philadelphia and Haddonfield.
The widow of George Thomas of Millfield will receive $5,553.60 from the Ohio Industrial Commission. Reports say Thomas’s father was also granted an award.
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