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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

5

Funeral of 101-Year-Old Man Conducted Wednesday

The Rev. D. C. Shearer conducted the funeral for Henry David Bryan, 101, Chauncey, who died Monday. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery. Born in 1830 in Logan County, he lived in Athens County most of his life and is survived by three sons, Charles, Nelsonville. Joe, Chauncey. James, Coonville.

Chauncey D. C. Shearer Pilgrim Holiness Church Henry David Bryan Greenlawn Cemetery Mr. Bryan Logan County Athens County Charles Bryan Nelsonville Joe Bryan James Bryan Coonville

Ankle Injury Hits Local Boy Frank Hysell

Chauncey November 19. Frank Hysell 11, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hysell Lower Plains, confined to bed with fracture of a bone in the right ankle after a fall while playing with other boys. Expected to stay home about three weeks.

Frank Hysell Wille Maying Chauncey Ralph Hysell Lower Plains

Mines Marked for Work in Chauncey District

Twelve mines were marked for work in Chauncey and surrounding district today. The list includes Chauncey No. 25 Hocking Luhrig No. 9 No. 10 Ohio No. 1 No. 52 No. 24 L. D. Poston Black Diamond No. 119 and No. 90.

Chauncey Chauncey No Hocking Luhrig Ohio L. D. Poston

Lower Plains Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs A J Fisher of Columbus visited the McHargs this week. Mrs Fisher formerly Nelle Stage, born in Lower Plains. Mrs Harry Moore spent Tuesday in Athens with sister Mrs Elmer Stanley. Floyd Linscott of The Plains and sister Mrs Clifford Gabriel with family from Lower Plains visited parents Mr and Mrs A M Linscott at Hooper Ridge Sunday.

Lower Plains A. J. Fisher Columbus F. M. McHarg Fisher Nelle Stage Harry Moore Athens Elmer Stanley Floyd Linscott the Plains Clifford Gabriel A. M. Linscott Hooper Ridge

Mrs Isa belle Hillen Improves After Illness in Millfield

Isa belle Hillen of Millfield who has been seriously ill with heart trouble under a physician’s care is reported somewhat improved after several days at home.

Chauncey Isabelle Hillen Millfield

Tillie Anderson Improves at Lower Plains Home

Miss Tillie Anderson of Lower Plains shows marked improvement after illness. Her aunt Miss Dessie Anderson of Columbus, a trained nurse, has aided in care.

Chauncey Tillie Anderson Lower Plains Dessie Anderson Columbus

Past Chiefs to Meet Chauncey Night

Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey will meet tonight with Mrs. William Collins Sr. as hostess.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters William Collins

Osborne relatives omitted from Sunday home entertainment

The article notes that Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne and their children Richard and Florence Ann were not listed among relatives entertained Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne in this city. Guests this week include Mr and Mrs Joe McConaha Zaneville and Mrs Florence Burch Field Kimberly visiting Mr and Mrs L H Southerton at their Sand Ridge country home near Chauncey.

Ter Dane Osborne Florence Ann Chauncey Charles Garlinger Ellis Turner Buchtel Richard Henry Osborne Joe McConaha Zane&ville Florence Burchfield Kimberly L. H. Southerton Sand Ridge Blanche Hayden Daugh

Y. W. Discussion Groups Conclude This Week

The Y W C A groups held their final Wednesday meeting in Athens homes with 300 participants from Ohio University and the Athens women. Leaders and hostesses included Miss Sith Wray and Dean Irma Voigt. Topics covered Triangle relations and what college has done for me.

Athens Ohio University Women of Sith Wray C. M. Copeland Genevieve Apgar Jane Atwood Charles Matthews S. E. G. Pedigo Eunice Snyder Florence Justin I. E. Ash Leonore Saylor W. Ash Lenora Saylor George Starcher L. A. Ondis Lorain Staats Clark Williams Mary Connett Rowena Kessler Constance Leete Anna Lois Saum E. B. Smith Helen Reese Victor Whitehouse Helen Reynolds Elsie Druggan Hi. E. Benz Wilfred Mauck Irma Voigt Lillian Kittlewee

Local Residents Visit and Birth Notice

Carpenter Mr and Mrs Wester Moore of Columbus visited Mrs Mary L Carpenter and family on Monday. Mr and Mrs Perley Rupe former residents announce the birth of a daughter Sunday Nov 1 Homer Booth visits Charles Radcliff. Co P Jewell and family visit Mr and Mrs Obert Markins Sunday. Mrs Alice Radcliff Athens spends days with her uncle Mortimer McKnight. Mr and Mrs F Howery were Sunday guests of Will Hullane and family near Harrisonville.

F. Howery Wil! Hull Harrisonville

Rural leaders meet in Athens County dinner event

Leaders from rural organizations in Athens County will join members of the Athens Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs and the Chamber of Commerce for a 6 30 p m dinner at Hotel Berry next Monday night. About 100 county farm leaders are invited with speakers from the Farm Bureau Granges Fair Board dairy groups and 4 H Clubs. W W Helwig president of the Brookwell Rotary Club will speak among others.

Athens County Athens Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Farm Bureau the Granges The Fair Board Dairy W. W. Helwig Brookwell Rotary Club

Hickey Reelected President of American Association

Thomas J. Hickey was renominated for a one year term as president of the American Association. After initial reports of opposition, club members reportedly compromised to extend his leadership for one year, ending a long 18 year run in the post.

Chicago U.P Thomas J. Hickey American Association

Highway dept awards seven crossing eliminations this year

Columbus reports seven grade crossing elimination projects under contract by the State Highway Department this year at an estimated cost of 772000. O W Merrell director announced the move highlighting progress on safety improvements.

Columbus U.P State Highway Department O. W. Merrell

Trees Planted Here to Honor George Washington Bicentennial

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R will plant thirteen memorial trees at Athens State Hospital grounds to mark the 200th anniversary of George Washington s birth. Each tree represents a original colony with soil from its state placed at the roots and bottles buried at planting sites. Local D A R members and invited groups from American Legion and highway groups will attend the 1 30 p m ceremony with readings and music.

Nabby Lee Ames Athens State Hospital Grounds U. S. Route 30 George Washington American Legion State Highway Department George Washington Highway Association Arthur Boyles Chhairman of Conservation and Thrift Athens Mre. O. D North Carolina C. D. Dailey Virginia F. Reed Maryland Florence Lash Williams Georgia C. C. Robinson New Jersey Harry O'Bleness Delaware Robert Morton New York New Hampshire South Carolina

Home Drug Co Ad Promising Liver and Gall Bladder Treatment

A Minneapolis advertisement from Fourth Street promotes a liver and gall bladder remedy. It claims 28 years of gratifying results and a money-back guarantee with a plan to avoid surgery and treat at home, inviting readers to clip the notice for a specialist's prescription.

Write Home Drug Co Minneapolis Minn

Athens chapter to plant trees as living memorial

Berry of the Athens State Hospital and a George Washington Highway Association representative announce a living memorial project. Trees will be planted with a February registration by the American Tree Association and a bronze tablet will mark the memorial. The chapter will then hold its regular meeting at Mrs. T. R. Biddie's home with hostesses named.

Kathryn Allen Dayton H. L. Atkinson Metta Glazier O. D. Dailey Helen M. Townsend Fred Lee Tom Arthur Boyles John Dowler State Highway Department J. H

Hysell Boy Injury From Football Fracture Reported

Frankie Hysell an 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hysell of Lower Plains sustained a fractured leg several days ago while playing football. The Hysell family formerly resided in Pomeroy.

Frankie Hysell Ralph Hysell Lower Plains Hysell Pomeroy

High School Band to Perform at Friday Football Game

The Athens High School Band with 26 members from both junior and senior levels will perform at Friday’s game against Nelsonville on the Athens field. Under band instructor Kermit Diehl they rehearse new music and formations for between halves.

Athens High School Nelsonville Athens Kermit Diehl Clyde Heaton Harley Bobo Robert Reading Gene Cole Jimmie Fri

Nelsonville Notes On Local Visits And Game Plans

Miss Jeanette Patton and Blanch Anders of Lancaster visited Friday with parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patton for the Union Furnace Haydenville basketball game. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans and daughter Helen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bagley, while Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boyd of Columbus are spending the week with them.

Nelsonville Jeanette Patton Blanch Anders Lancaster Charles Patton Union Furnace Haydenville Thomas Evans Helen Charles Bagley Harry Boyd Columbus

Local residents visit kin and neighbors across small towns

Several families from Pataskala Columbus Nelsonville Haydenville Logan and nearby areas are noted hosting or visiting relatives this week. Names include Chesher Perry Woolery Price Guider Cox Skiver Johnson Wolfe Todd Robey Evans Ellis Sanner Herdle and Elis amid barn fire damage and social visits.

Lou Chesher Perry Woolery Pataskala Vern Fisk Madison Price Cleveland Gue Smith Columbus Ralph Cox

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Henry David Brown C. S. Bradfield, Jr the Plains and Millfield Floyd Courtney John Shaffer Plains Courtney Lucille Mason Steubenville Cadiz Lawrence Olson Olson Peter Rankin Maggie Morris H. F. Staffinger C. W. Ferrell Dwight Ferrell Leander Dorr Y. W Rotary Kiwanis Hickey State Hospital Community Chest Washington” At Mount Vernon New York Opera Clarence Whitehill Historic Mount Vernon Washington Emmanuel Skiver Floyd Shelton A. J. Skiver Carl Johnson Charles Wolfe Mary Guider William Cole Bob Todd Wilma Logan Ralph Robey Betty Guy Lewis Guy Evans Charles Ellis Leslie Clarence Sanner Floyd Leffler Boottel Myrtle Tennihill W. B. A. Club Ralph Nate Elis Pike Olick Postoffice Union ST LUXOR Chateau-Du-Parc Hollingsworth Hobby Box Hollingsworth Telfair Mary Lee Coty S. S Ollick Iat Aiis WAYNE the Quality Store
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