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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1930

Page

5

Victims of Mines Reported Better in Chauncey Area

Oct. 2 Chauncey reports progress of multiple mine and railroad yard injuries. Arthur Sisson of Millfield shows improvement after a broken nose. Edward Mingus of Chauncey improves from severe hand injuries at Mine No. 2. John Wenner of Milfield recovers in Columbus hospital after being trapped beneath cars. his hand and foot were amputated. William Barnhart of Chauncey better after appendix operation. George Nicholson of Chauncey recovers from a serious hand injury at Mine 255 near Greens Run.

Chauncey Arthur Sisson Millfield Edward Mingus Chauncey Mine No. 2 New York Company John Wenner Milifeld St. Francis Hospital Columbus Willian Barnhart George Nicholson Mine 255 Greens Run

Double Birthday Dinner Honoring John Ralson Couple

Chauncey guests gathered Tuesday evening for a chicken dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Ralson celebrating a double birthday anniversary. Out of town guests included Mrs Luke Mason and Mr and Mrs Albert Nutter from Columbus who brought gifts and shared in the celebratory evening.

Chauncey John Ralson Natal Luke Mason Albert Nutter Columbus

Mazon Council Degree to Hold Pot Luck Supper

Chauncey residents learn the Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield will gather after the lodge session for a pot luck supper and observe the monthly birthday party.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas Millfield

Greens Run Church Plans Home-Coming Rally Day

Greens Run Church of Christ officers and teachers meet to set October 12 for Rally Day with Bible School, a noon basket dinner, an afternoon address, greetings from former members, and music. Committees include Arrangements Fred Leake Don Cannon Carl Cartwright. Decorations Mrs W H Fierbaugh. Invitations Mrs Lottie Cannon Mrs Lena Leake Mrs Bessie Cartwright. Dinner Mrs Ralph Maynard Mrs William Cartwright Mrs Edward Cartwright Mrs Russell McHare. Lower Plains resident Mrs W E Helrich visits Athens with her mother.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Bible School Fred Leake Don Cannon Carl Cartwright W. H. Fierbaugh Lottie Cannon Lena Leake Bessie Cartwright Ralph Maynard William Cartwright Edward Cartwright

Chauncey Personal Notes Include Death Toll and Visits

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fennell and children were called to Chauncey by the death of Jimmie Cunningham son of Hollis Cunningham a brother of Mrs Fennell Mrs Anna Easler Trimble was a Chauncey visitor Wednesday Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer and children Jean and Jimmy of Chauncey were dinner guests Wednesday evening of Dr and Mrs C N Sanders in Millfield Mr and Mrs Henry Staffinger Chauncey were in Athens Wednesday to attend the Old Soldiers reunion

Chauncey Lloyd Fennell Jimmie Cunningham Hollis Cunningham

Stephenson Tapped for ABA Presidency at Cleveland

Rome C. Stephenson of South Bend Indiana, currently first vice president of the American Bankers Association, is slated to become its next president as the group meets in Cleveland. He serves as vice president of the St. Joseph County Savings Bank in South Bend.

Rome C. Stephenson South Bend Ind American Bankers’ Association Cleveland Stephenson St. Joseph County Savings Bank

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Guests Across Counties

Mrs William Edwards of New Haven West Virginia spent last Sunday with Mrs Mollie Hardy. Floyd Potts and son Kenneth from Nelsonville visited Clifford Potts family in Lower Plains. Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville toured sister Mrs George Gabriel Jr in town. Arthur Burchfield of Lower Plains stayed with Jacob McCathran near Albany. Nettie Shields and daughter Gladys visited Mrs Liz Guess near Athens.

Wiliam Edwards New Haven W. Va Mollie Hardy Floyd Potts Kenneth Nelsonville Clifford Potts Lower Plains Lizzie Barber George Gabriel, Jr Arthur Burchfield Jacob McCathran Albany Nettie Shields Gladys Liz Guess Athens

Funeral held for six months old child near Saien

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 14 o clock from the Saien Church for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. LaFollette who reside near Saien. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Chauncey Saien

Indiana backs extensive U S 50 highway improvements

H N Burgett reported at the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Indiana plans major improvements to U S 50 aided by the highway commission. He noted recent progress near Vincennes and said the Indiana Highway Commission will support rapid promotion of U S 50 with bond issues not used for construction.

Indiana H. N. Burgett Burgett The Highway Commission

Highway funds await appropriations for Vincennes event

The official said funding must wait for appropriations before action. The national highway will gain notable exposure through programs tied to the George Rogers Clark celebration in Vincennes, highlighting its role in the commemoration.

George Rogers Clark Vincennes

Seeks Continent Flight Record by Woman Pilot Laura Ingalls

Laura Ingalls aims to add a continent crossing record to her aviation list. At Roosevelt Field she plans to depart for the Pacific coast in a craft rated at 130 mph. She already holds the world record of 714 barrel rolls and the women’s record of 50 loops.

Laura Ingalls Roosevelt Field Long Island Pacific Coast

Congregationalism Meeting Planned for October Four

The Congregationalism group near Frost will hold its second triad meeting on October 4 at 8:90 as led by Masters. Rev Sherman W. Cooper of Carthage will deliver the noon address, with Rev Gi f. Wilson leading devotional exercises. Afternoon programs feature Rev FW McClure and Lord Davis with Ken Ye PF Hall.

Coolvillea FW. McClure Dia Lord Davis Ken Ye PF Hall State Conference

Bus Skids Off Road Injuring Five Near Newark

A White Star bus en route from St. Louis to New York skidded in loose gravel near Newark last night and plunged into a ditch after passing another bus. Injured were J Williams, Marie n, Th, T a Bower, and Denver Beth, all hospitalized with unspecified injuries.

Newark White Star New York St. Louis J. Willams Marien T A Bower Denver Beth

Substitute Father Not Wanted in a Patient Note

Ad text promotes Carter's Liver Pills as a reliable remedy for biliousness and constipation with dramatic claims. It contrasts substitutes and insults and mentions red bottles and a “Starting free flow of nearly two pounds.”

Carter

Bus Survives Crash and Reaches New York

A bus involved in a crash continued after leaving the scene and headed toward New York. The report notes the vehicle regained the road and proceeded on its journey.

Former Bank Cashier Indicted on Eight Counts of Embezzlement

Fairfield County Grand Jury returns an indictment against Clyde Barr former cashier of the Mirmers' and Merchants Bank of Kanda for eight counts of embezzlement totaling about $40,000. Barr was arrested last week after state banking officials took over the bank and is expected to be arraigned Saturday.

Clyde Barr Mirmers’ & Merchants’ Bank of Kanda Myral Weeke

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