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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1931
Page
16
Chauncey-Dover High School football player Shaffer, a senior from Chauncey, broke his right collar bone during Friday's Chauncey Blue Devils versus Murray City High School game. He received first aid on site and was taken to the Millfield office of D. C. N. Sanders for further care.
Nov. 21 report says solicitors completed the drive in The Plains with C. S. Hice as general chairman and school superintendent overseeing. Churches and local organizations led by Mrs. Graves, Mrs. Channell, Mrs. Loper, Miss Batchelder, and M. Bryan plus W. E. Dicken directed chairmen. 25 volunteers aided, including The Plains Boy Scouts. A luncheon at the Grade School Dining Room, hosted by Miss Beryl Cone, preceded the drive where Superintendent Rice outlined the effort.
Chauncey plans the annual ThanksgivingService at the County Home Chapel Sunday at 2 oclock with Rev V Ahlbrand delivering the sermon Mrs Ahlbrand reading devotions and Athens girls providing music The event invites all interested
Chauncey, Nov 21 Two Chauncey people are reported recovering from injuries. Miss Faye Rivers suffered injuries in a farm accident at the Berry Coffee Shop in Athens where she is employed. She is confined to the home of her parents on Mill Street. Andrew Duckgan, who injured his back, has been confined to home for days and is reported improved. He is employed by the State Highway Department.
The Willing Workers class of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Chauncey meets Tuesday night at Mrs. Minnie Palmer home. Class president Maos Lonkurlo presides. Three members absent: Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. William Clary, and Mrs. Cleo Pencelli. Next meeting planned at Gabriel Pencelli on Jacobs Avenue. Nov. 21 report of local events includes a hissing viper killed near Chauncey by James Burenton. Rev. W. H. Reitz to preach at The Plains church Sunday at 7 p.m. Daily mine work updates show 10 mines active in the district. No. 25 Chauncey and No. 255, Kimberly, No. 24 idle. Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association to meet Monday at 7 p.m. in High School Auditorium. chair Mrs. A. L. Preston. program led by Mrs. Ralph Brown.
Instructions detail cutting a yard of sod material with multiple 7 and 22 inch gashes, hemming, sewing silk braid around edges, attaching sash ends at the waist, and fitting a negligee as illustrated in figures. The method emphasizes ease of wearing, security, and repeatable steps for a wrap skirt style garment with braids and sash holes. Copyright 1931 by The Associated FapApord.
Chauncey Nov. 21 The Millforkd Parent-Teacher Association will meet at East Side School Monday night replacing the planned West Side bulletin venue. The event includes a Thanksgiving picnic at Chauncey near Hebbardsville, with families of Rico Thomas, Thomas siblings, and ministers among attendees. Nearby Chauncey residents share news of gatherings, birthdays, and upcoming Christmas party plans.
Glouster officials seek authority to approve a new 2100 foot water line from the fifth well to the receiving basin at the city water and light plant to replace an aging wooden line. A purchase threshold of 500 dollars or more may proceed without council permission. an ordinance and cost estimate are expected at the next meeting. Mayor Andrew Allen’s bond for the new term, 1000 dollars, was approved.
GLOUSTER November 21 Charged with smoking in the church at Hartleyville last Sunday night Raymond Fouts pleaded guilty in Justice C W Wilsons court and was fined 10 dollars and costs He arranged payment and was released Charges not filed until days after the offense He was arrested by Constables Henry Williams and G H Love
Eleven members of Magic City Lodge No 797 I O O F joined a district gathering with Serena Lodge in Athens Friday night. Grand Master B F Reading of Toledo spoke as 10 of 11 district lodges were represented, with attendees from several outside lodges including one from Pennsylvania. Oysters were served after the meeting as a social close.
A residence on Congress Run known as the Reuben Kittle house burned Friday night around ten o'clock. Occupied by Francis Irwin and family, nearly all their household goods were lost. Only a few furniture pieces and bedclothes were saved. The fire likely started from a defective kitchen flue.
Miss Lucy Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Hahn and Hert C Fray of Cleveland were married Nov 12 in Cincinnati at Wesley Chapel with Rev Holland officiating. The bride’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank T Gibbs witnessed. Mrs Fray is a nurse at Cleveland state hospital and Mr Fray will join her soon.
Nov 21 in Glouster Atty Geo W Rose administrator of the Matthews estate will offer the F E Matthews property on Main Street for sale Tuesday at 1 30 pm in front of the premises. Appraised at 600 no bid under 324 will be considered. Florists Convention attendees in Glouster Mr and Mrs Co EB Taskins of Trimble and Mr and Mrs William Cannett of Athens visited Friday. Soil tests and lectures on flower care and pest control were given.
An English law from William the Conqueror era has been found in county files to help Seneca County Treasurer Ray W. Harding collect delinquent personal property taxes. James V. Ford and Prosecutor Paul A. Flynn anticipate first use of the law next week. A boy hunter in Cincinnati was wounded during a rabbit hunting mishap but survived after surgery.
A Wednesday high school banquet honored Albany A Ulling football players who earned letters for two or more quarters. Wenzel Burke served as toastmaster as coach J E Morris and others spoke. Joe Cunningham named most valuable player. Also noted were Young Men’s Farming Club officers elected and plans for farm machinery course. Socials and a church women’s group meeting followed with donations to the church budget.
Albany High School debuted its basketball season Friday night with both boys and girls teams facing Hamden. The girls battled to a 18-17 defeat, while the boys fell 42-20 as Hamden dominated the center and controlled tempo throughout.
The Ladies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel church will hold a chicken and bake sale at the C. V. Strawn Store on North Court Street. The November meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Cathrine Phillips with seven members present and refreshments served. Rev. Ward Radford will conduct church services Wednesday through Sunday.
Coolville officers for the coming year of the jecolvills Farmers' Institute elected Thursday afternoon are as follows: President E. Crattleberry, Vice President W. R. Clark, Secretary Mrs. EB. H. Stout, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. Keller. Committee: Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Caldwell, Mrs. Edward Alen and W. T. Gaminer. Prizes awarded at the Fruit and Grain show at the Institute closing Tuesday were: Apples first on plate Red Delicious Dressie Nist first on plate Stayman Winesap Gordon O'Neil first on plate Home Beauty Ray Clark first and second bushel of apples Hay Clark. Potatoes first on plate Irish Cobblers Wendel Clark Corn first on yellow corn Frank Chapman second E. H. Stout third Clifford Dext.
The record lists numerous residents and visitors from Athens and nearby towns attending gatherings. Names include Mira Jo As Humpa, Mire Andy Wasson, Sarah Kincade, Cayton Ingles, Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Clarence Bartlett, Mrs. Minnie Clark, J. E. Hartnell, and many others. It notes hospital and travel updates, church events, institute attendance, and a Turkey dinner at a local home. Several families from Mindieport, Parkersburg, and Columbus are mentioned with short statuses and visits.
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