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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1930

Page

16

Celia Mitchell Leaves Baltimore for New York Life

Celia Mitchell, 17, travels from Baltimore to New York to live with her father John Mitchell and grandmother, aided by Evelyn Parsons. Mitchell hopes to place Celia in high society, funding wardrobe and social connections, while Celia faces a new world of wealth and scrutiny. The chapter chronicles Celia’s arrival, shopping spree, and first encounters with Parsons and the Mitchells as arrangements for a fashionable weekend unfold.

Celia Mitchell Baltimore Margaret Rogers John Mitchell New York Kia Bob Rogers Mitchell Celia Barney Shields Evelyn Parsons John Chicago Mrs. Parsons Ms. Parsons Thomas Worthington Mitchell Evelyn Parson Kate Duncan Lisi Walter Carr Fanny Price Carr Eve Courtney Brooks Jimmy Webster Mrs. Mitchell Evelyn Five Boroughs Edward Martha

Illness and hospital visits noted in Chesterhill area

The Chesterhill Mills family and neighbors report several serious illnesses including infantile paralysis in a three year old, worsening conditions for Mrs Rosa Newton and Mrs George Miller, and care arrangements for Mrs Malinda Monroe. Visiting relatives travel between Zanesville Cleveland Columbus and McConnelsville as community members assist at Memorial Hospital in Marietta and Broadwell’s homecoming event.

Lloyd Jesse Mills Joy Rosa Newton Diatha Price Lida Michener Anna Collins Zanesville Thelma Jones Cleveland Sarah Rubberman George Miller Elliott Carrie Davis Ross Hoon H. J. Dillon Lucille Grigsby Joe Young Memorial Hospital Marietta Young A. H. Campbell Hettie Woodward Woodward Giouster and Ringgold Nellie Grigsby Myrtle Dilley Nettie Calendine Dick Grandstaff Broadwell Lucy Fisher McConnelsville Malinda Monroe Mayme Ewing Columbus Monroe George Richardson Beatrice Neb Chesterhill Will Peebles

Funeral for James William Perry Held in Chauncey

The funeral for 61 year old James William Perry was held Monday morning at Salem Church Chauncey with Rev. Guss Graham officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Perry died from injuries after being caught in a coal fall at Chauncey Mine No 25 of the New York Company. He is survived by his wife a foster daughter Mrs Henry Morgan and two brothers George and Alex Perry. Many Chauncey residents attended and the notice lists numerous relatives and friends.

Chauncey James William Perry Salem Church Guss Graham Perry Chauncey Mine No. 25 New York Company Henry Morgan George Alex Perry Salem Cecil Perry Thomas Perry Asa Canter Thomas Oliver Luther Cruikshank Mary Meinhart Cc.a. Schoonover Nattie Hawk William Collins

Infant Dies in Chauncey Home

James Ferrel Cunningham aged 18 months, son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham of Chauncey, died Tuesday night at 11 oclock. Survived by parents a sister Ina dane and grandparents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham and Mrs J O Ferrer. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Chauncey James Ferrel Cunningham Hollis Cunningham Jack Inadane Vint Cunningham J. O. Ferrer Chaunety

Funeral services held for J. R. Parker in Trimble

Funeral services for J. R. Parker a longtime Trimble resident were held Monday afternoon with burial in Glouster Cemetery. Parker aged 77 is survived by his wife Mrs. Sarah Parker and several children.

Grange Meeting Set in Trimble Hall October Fourth

Grange No. 1880 will hold a regular meeting Saturday evening October 4 at 7 30 in the Trimble hall. All Trim residents are invited to attend.

Grange Chauncey Trimble

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Visits and Health

Dr. Francis H. Keck of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George M. Keck and sister Miss Pauline Keck. Mrs Harriett B Duffee is reported improved and lives with her son in Chauncey. Mrs Eugene Morgan of Chauncey returned from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frai Smith Sr in Springfield.

Chauncey Francis H. Keck Columbus George M. Keck Pauline Keck Ellis Avenue Harriett B. Duffee T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Eugene Morgan Frai Smith, Sr Springfield

Marjorie Matheny and John Ackerman Wed in The Plains

Announcement from The Plains reports the marriage of Miss Marjorie Matheny and John Ackerman of Mount Vernon. The ceremony was held last Saturday and the couple plan to reside in Mount Vernon. Mrs Matheny is the daughter of Roy and Mrs. Matheny, long-time Mount Vernon residents.

Chauncey Plains Marjorie Matheny John Ackerman Mount Vernon

Hixson Family Reunion Held at Peach Ridge Home

The second annual Hixson reunion for descendants of John and Margret Hixson met at the Peach Ridge country home of J. G. Hixson. Mrs. L. W. Kelley presided as president with Emma Hixson named vice president and E. Boudinot as secretary treasurer. The group noted one marriage and one death during the year.

Millfield F. E. Boudinot Hixson John Margret Hixson J. G. Hixson Peach Ridge L. W. Kelley Emma Hixson E. Boudinot P. E. Hixson Minnie Morris Athens Bobby Edwards Lancaster Nra FL Hixson

Car collision injures none as Harris and Carr collide south of town

Last Sunday evening a sedan driven by Charles Harris and a car driven by Art Carr of Chesterhill collided on the Earl Bowman Hit south of town. Mrs. Carr received some cuts about the face but both drivers escaped injury. Both machines were damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Worthington entertained at dinner Sunday with guests from Williamstown and other locals.

Charles Harris Art Carr Chesterhill Earl Bowman Carr Fred Worthington Georgia Ferguson Catherine and Mary Williamse Town Clifford Mane Pga Adelia Hart Elliott Cleveland Gladys John Clayton Sarah Morris George Linscott Amesville

Local Social Notes From Columbus And Surrounding Areas

Shawnee Miss Mary E. Smock of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Robert Smock over the week end. Rosetta Gaver spent Sunday in Lancaster. Duwen Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Jones, is seriously ill. Rosetta Peterson and Mary E. Ellis of Athens spent the week end at home. Jacob Severance of McCuneville, spent Friday in Athens. Lillian Turnbull and Mrs William Abram of Columbus spent the week end with Mr and Mrs John Turnbull. Lewis Hatem manager of the New Linda Theater gave a picture show for St Marys Church. Mrs Frank Peterson and Beatrice Gaver spent Sunday in New Lexington. A number from held attended the Robb reunion at Lancaster Sunday. Tom Laurmer spent Sunday with friends in Maxville. Scoutmaster R E Wilcox with three Boy Scouts attended a meeting in Nelsonville Friday to organize a baseball league. Frances Shaschall of Columbus spent the week end with Ma and Mrs Frank Shaschall. Ed Whitmore of Columbus spent the week end with Albert Whitmore.

Mary E. Smock Columbus Robert Smock Rosetta Gaver Lancaster Duwen Jones Walter Jones Rosetta Peterson Mary E. Ellis Athens Jacob Severance McCuneville Lillian Turnbull William Abram John Turnbull Lewis Hatem New Linda Theater St. Mary’s Church Frank Peterson Beatrice Gaver New Lexington Robb Tom Laurmer Maxville R. E. Wilcox

Lima hosts 1931 Ohio open at Shawnee Club

Columbus Oct 1 announce the 1931 Ohio open golf tournament will be held at Shawnee Country Club Lima. Leonard Schmutte pro of the club won best dressed golfer honor at the P G A tournament now in progress here.

Columbus Shawnee Country Club Lima Leonard Schmutte Schmutte

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Piwelyn Margaret Painfield Chauncey the Beaumont School Glennis Bowles June Bowles Franklin Shafer Dale Tittle Inez Bricker Junior Lopez Evelyn Tittle Lorraine Bricker Carl Hart Stella Phelps Dellis Yates Delbert Adams Ellison le Masters Glen Phelps Margie Smith Martha Smith Donna Sanders W. C. Mingus Julia Mingus H. O. McDaniel W. L. Edwards Bobby Mary Margaret Louise Kelley Lewis Hixson Martin Stace William Barnhart Morristown St. Frances Hospital G. W. Shaner Nelsonville George Shaner Herman Theisen, Jr Chester Howard Here Isabel Smart Hugo Schappe Jessie Smart Charles Loeffler Arthur Triplett William Lutzpatrick Herman Theisen, Sr E. C. Crabtree William Loeffler Eugene Wilson Ada Waveylene Floyd Crabtree John Loeffler Junior Sam Brown Ralph Shannell Billy Edward Wade Richard J. R. Wade June Theisen Betty McCutcheon Jacqueline Sanders Gladys Lillian Misner Dorothy Russell Dorothy Daugherty Gordon Mingus Donald Stauffer Donald Russell Jack Border Billy Guess Richard Wade W. T. Smart Helen Patten Business College G. C. Patten Oscar Simpson Henry Smith Fred Russell Inlaw Charles Tate the Plains Jack Loeffler Orville Walker Haydenville West Side D. of P. Hall John Wemmer Ladies Aid Society of The Church of Christ Bartetitt Thomas Tracy Emma Tracy Homer Tracy Zelmer Keeler Tracy Pauline Tracy L. B McDaniel Gibsons Pharmacy Prescription Ons Protection Athens Hair Dressers’ Association Frederics Nestle Bonat Realistic Marcelling Ili Vogue Lomax Rose Paramount Davies Beauty Parlor
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