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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1931

Page

9

Thief Surprised During Bishopville Store Robbery

Thief surprised about 1 o'clock Thursday morning at the I S Falls general store in Bishopville while removing dry goods. Dick Woodruff fired a shotgun as the thief fled, dropping the loot. six burlap sacks of goods were recovered and shelves restocked. Morgan County sheriff notified Friday morning.

Glouster I. S Falls Bishopville J Dick Woodruff Gandson I. Falls Kate Woodruff Morgan County

Jls High Students Finish Two Projects at Trimble

Jackson Trimble High School boys completed two projects under Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Conway. A five car garage was built using timbers from two old school barns, saved from demolition. A concrete reservoir of about 30 barrels was connected to the spring supplying water, reducing previous shortages.

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Car Theft Reported By Jacksonville Man

D. J. McKinley of Jacksonville reported his Oldsmobile coach stolen from in front of his home after midnight Saturday. License 485-707. McKinley suspects initial joy ride but has heard nothing since. Insurance notified. N. A. A. C. P. to meet at Mt Zion Baptist Church Athens Sunday at 2 30. Officers to be elected. public invited.

Glouster D. J. Mcnney Jacksonville McKinley Mt. Zion

Hat-Waller Sunday School Class Visits with Baskets

The Hat-Waller Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church Zanesville, with Mrs. W. C. Faires as a member, traveled here Wednesday bringing filled baskets and spent the day. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. William Merrick, Miss Hattie Waller, Mrs. ud Richards, Mrs. Alice Gray, Minnie Bronkar, Mrs. FloHer, Mrs. Emma Thompson, Florence Corbin, Mrs. Marq nes, Hattie Wright, and others.

Hat- Waller Te First Baptist Church Zanesville W. C. Faires Faires C. J. Bowen William Merrick Hattie Waller Ud Richards Alice Gray Minnie Bronkar Floher Emma Thompson Florence

Bishopville Man Pleads Guilty to Hunting Without License

Raymond Robinson of Bishopville pleaded guilty to hunting without a license in Glouster court. He was fined and costs after arraignment by Mayor Alien. He paid part of the fine and gave security for the rest. Robinson was arrested Monday by Game Protector B. F. Swartz.

Glouster Raymond Robinson Bishopville Robinson B. F. Swartz

Funeral services set for Wm. Sestock in Greens Run

Funeral services are planned for Wm. Sestock who died suddenly Wednesday night at his niece Mrs. Mike Newsad's home. The procession will depart from E. F. Carpenter Mortuary and proceed to Buchtel for services by Rev. Father Carney. Burial will follow in Buchte Cemetery.

Glouster Wm. Sestock Greens Run Mike Newsad E. F. Carpenter Buchtel Father Carney Buchte

Council to Meet Glouster Tonight at 7

The council will hold its final November regular meeting at the city building this evening at 7 o'clock in Glouster.

Glouster

Greens Run P T A Installs Officers

Greens Run School Par ent Teacher Association met in the high school auditorium Monday night. Eighth grade girls sang two Ohio P T A songs. Officers installed by Miss Black include President Angeline Fierbaugh Vice president Miss Black Treasurer Mary Cartwright and Secretary Corrye Smith. Committees named for education welfare membership hospitality publicity and social.

Greens Run Ohio Miss Black Angeline Fierbaugh Mary Cartwright Corrye Smith Educational Clara Cannon Maud Loury Bessie Cartwright Effie Cartwright Frank Smith Lena Bratka Wm. Swillym Carrye Smith Delbert Craig Effie McClelland Martha Snyder Carl Hoisington Crystal Simms Lena Leake Pauline Beatley Leona Grinstead Edith Morrison

Manual Training Work Exhibited Before P T A

The Plains P T A held a regular meeting at the Grade School auditorium with M O Bryan presiding. Herman Humphrey presented manual training work and Miss Beryl Cone spoke on Home Economics. Vocal selections by Mrs Jaret Channell and Mrs Floride Lands plus Maxine Channell solo with Mrs Lands on piano.

Flains Plains Parent-Teacher Association M. O. Bryan Kenneth Barrows Herman Humphrey Beryl Cone C. S. Rice Jaret Channell Floride Lands Maxine Channel

News Note From Chauncey Areas

Brief reporter note from Chauncey The Plains and Millfield with local phone request for tips and news items circulated by staff correspondent S Bradfield Jr inviting readers to call Chauncey numbers for News.

Thanksgiving services planned at Trimble and Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Nov 20 Thanksgiving services will be held in Churches of Christ at Trimble and Taylor Ridge this Sunday and on Nov 29 at Greens Run Church in the evening. Mrs W C Merritt to give a Thanksgiving story for the Bible School at Trimble morning service with Mrs Connie Brown's class providing special music. The Bible school will be followed by communion and a sermon by Rev G B.

Thanksgiving program at Greens Run church service

The evening service will feature a community style Thanksgiving program including a proclamation the Lord s Prayer mixed chorus and talks on What I Am Thankful For Miss Vernice Welling and Miss Helen Hildebrandt will duet at Taylor Ridge Church service A junior Bible School song is planned The Thanksgiving lesson will be read responsively and the sermon will be delivered by the pastor Regular morning service at Greens Run is 9 30 and the Thanksgiving program is set for next Sunday

Courtney Vernice Welling Helen Hildebrandt Taylor Ridge Bible School Greens Run

Miss Panthea Pratt Improves After Heart Attack

Panthea Pratt of Millfield aged 85, who suffered a heart attack, shows improvement. She lives with her nephew Ebon Gillespie and family in Millfield.

Chauncey Panthea Pratt Millfield Miss Pratt Ebon Gillespie

P. T. A. To Meet Millfield Group Monday Night

The Millfield Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Monday night at the West Side School Building. All members and any interested persons are invited to attend.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association Weat Side

Grangers to Elect Officers at County Pomona Meeting

Election of officers will be held at the County Pomona Grange meeting with Summitt Grange at New Marsh field. Master Eben Gillespie of Millfield announced the plans. Summitt Grange will present a program and all Pomona Grange members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Pomona Grange Summitt Grange New Marshfield Eben Gillespie Millfield

Mrs Riley Hosts Guests From Millfield

Mrs Allan Riley Jr Chauncey entertained Thursday with guests Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs William Simon, and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr all of Millfield for an informal afternoon gathering.

Allan Riley, Jr. Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett William Simaon Herman Theisen, Jr Millfield

Chauncey Visitors Mixed with Columbus Trips

Mr and Mrs William Robdinett and son Billie Lee of Columbus visited Mrs Robdinett’s parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley in Chauncey last weekend. Mrs Stanley returned home with them while Mr Robdinett remained in Steubenville on business. Allen Riley Jr and family went back to their home after a Chauncey visit in Columbus with Mrs Riley’s cousins L R Jones. Abner Phillips of Chauncey accompanied Dr C N Sanders of Millfield to Columbus to visit Phillips’ son Denaill in St Francis Hospital. Mrs Herman Theisen Jr and Mrs Elisabeth Robinet of Millfield visited Glouster Thursday.

William Robdinett Billie Lee Columbus Chauncey

Bible Class Meets Chauncey November 20

Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Lee Boohoover with 20 members present. Mrs Floyd Nye led the business and season. Mrs Peter Rankin led devotion. secretary report by Mrs John Shaffer. treasurer Mrs Guy Gardner conducted the program. reading by Mrs Elizabeth Knode. Next meeting at the home of Mrs Neal Heisel. Colloquy served during social hour. Participants include Neal Heisel John Shaffer Frank Landa John Coe Harvey Nye T. H. Hamilton Charles Bradfield Sue Tippett Elizabeth Knode Guy Brookins Guy Gardner Dane Osborne Watt Ferrell Peter Rankin Charles Ogg Helen Howard Wesley Walburn Floyd Nye Forest Schoonover Lee Schoonover.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Mew Lee Bohoonover Mound Street Floyd Nye Peter Rankin John Shaffer Guy Gardner Made Eilzenbeth Knode Neal Heisel Frank Landa John Coe Harvey Nye T. H. Hamilton Charles Bradfield Sue Tippett Elizabeth Knode Guy Brookins Guy Gardner Dane Osborne Watt Ferrell Charles Ogg Helen Howard Wesley Walburn Forest Schoonover Lee Schoonover

Gillespie Transfers to St Paul for Work and Family Move

James C. Gillespie has been transferred from Detroit to St. Paul where he will work for the Glen R. Murray Co. He, his wife, and daughter Patricia Ron left for the new location that week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Eben Gillespie Militteid.

Gillespie Chauncey James C. Gillespie Detroit Mich St. Paul Glen R. Murray Co Patricia Ron Eben Gillespie Militteid

Miners Named in District Diatribe List

The district’s mine workers include numbers 267 Hocking Carbondale Luhtig Kimberly L. D. Poston and Mb. 69 among others in a continuation note from page 14.

Chauncey Hocking Carbondale Luhtig Kimberly L. D. Poston

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