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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1931
Page
15
The Plains residents are assured of gas for the upcoming winter as work on gas lines advances. By November 10 gas is expected to reach homes after petitions signed by about 70 property owners urged the company to install gas, with community meetings held to secure service for the town.
Mr and Mrs Earl Karick once of The Lower Plains have spent the last year in Zephyr Hills Florida and returned to Ohio planning to reside in Newark. They visited Chauncey friends and were hosted by Mrs B H Frielder and family on Ellis Avenue. In Lower Plains they stayed with Mrs Rarich's aunt Mrs Arthur Burchfield and family, with Mrs Rarich's sister Mrs Raymond Augustine and children from Sugar Creek also visiting.
Chauncey October 3 The Standard Bearer Society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church met Thursday night with president Marie Aleshire in charge at Opal Spencer home Vera McGee led the lesson period Plans were set for the next meeting to be at Rev W H Reitz home in Jacksonville Attendees included Gladys Sherwood Frances Harrison Ruth Darnell Eleanor Darnell Dorothy Welle Mildred Mary Michael Vera and Marguerite McGee Vera Verna Wallace Helen Leake Elaina Shrieve Lavonda Moore Nela and Sarah Spencer Opal Spencer and others
Chauncey district data shows a daily average of ten mines operating last week. Only three mines reported working Saturday: No. 267 Hellater, No. 60 Bailey Run and Luh rig, Chauncey No. 25, Poston No. 6 Millfield. Hocking wines indicate several days of work this week.
Oct 3 report from Chauncey notes two scarlet fever cases in The Plains vicinity. Richard Luman, 7, son of Bernice Luman, and a young Jones child are ill. Homes placed under quarantine. condition improved.
Chauncey baseball team led by Ernest Johnson will host Bill Lyon's Hocking Miners Sunday afternoon at the Chauncey ball park. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 o clock.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p m for the five months old daughter of Mrs Florence Carter of Chauncey conducted by Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ The child died Wednesday after a brief illness Interment was in Chauncey cemetery Surviving are the mother a brother and three sisters The father died last February and the family home was in Newark Ohio
Interest in Ohio University evening and Saturday classes grows as several courses announce open enrollment for another week. New sessions may begin if attendance justifies continuation. two new classes Shorthand and Beginning Spanish set for Oct. 7 and 9 respectively, with locations and instructors named.
The widow of Benjar Collings declares that the Connecticut horse doctor and his son, Leslie and William Ritchie of South Norwalk, were not among the Pirates who killed Collings and later attacked his widow in a canoe. Investigators arrived to verify the claim and the widow says legal action will follow for damages over alleged false arrest.
Authorities believe an argument between two railroad workers sparked the fatal shooting of Rom ney L. Storer, 1, of Covington, at Bellevue. R. L. Bean, 45, Blanchester, Ohio, is jailed on murder charges. witnesses say Storer attacked Dean with a pipe, after which Dean retrieved a gun from his car and shot him.
Mrs C. B. Rice Mrs Robert Graves Mrs Ray Michael and Mrs Lloyd Lanscott of The Plains attended a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society gathering in the Methodist Church parlors in Athens on Friday.
About two hundred depositors and stockholders met in Glouster for a meeting to discuss reorganizing Glouster State Bank and reopening for business. A Columbus organizer outlined a Sabina bank reorganization plan and over 80 percent supported moving forward, with another meeting planned to set active steps.
Glouster Ohio records a short council session Friday night with little business. Mayor Andrew Allen’s September report shows 21.70 in city fines and costs plus 56.30 in state cases. Public affairs receipts reached 1620.20. expenditures were 1618.12. Clerks report due next meeting. Ed Davin and Abram Easler discussed improvements to roads to their north property. Township road repaired but city segment remains poor. street committee to inspect. To save election space, three precincts vote at City Building. mayor's office and one tyro room used. others vote at Township Building on the west side.
Glouster Ohio hosts new minister Rev F J Batterson at MEL Church arriving from Defiance. He schedules Sunday services at 9 30 am Sunday school public service at 10 30 am Epworth League 6 pm and a 7 pm public service. Church of Christ charity committee led by H F Hambel Grant Wallace and Chas Williams to assist needs with morning services final hour Sunday school and 7 30 pm evangelistic service.
GLOUSTER Oct 3 The social room at the M E Church was filled Friday night for the reception honoring new minister Rev F J Batterson and family. Members from other churches attended as well. Superint Dent C B Dili on of the M E Sunday School and M S Rog ers of Carat welcomed the Battersons. Or chestra music by Dutch Zimmer's group accompanied the program. Harriott Weymueller sang a pleasing solo. Cake ice cream and coffee were served by church ladies.
Hollister P T A will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in Hollister High School Building. The program includes a tale about preschool children and several special musical numbers. All interested in Hollister schools are urged to attend.
Athens County Civil War veterans to hold annual reunion next Wednesday at I C O F Hall Glouster with morning sessions at 9 o'clock and public afternoon and night programs. Daughters of Veterans to present a drill. W D Christman, president. Mrs Mary E B Roberts, secretary. Free dinner and muppet to veterans and widows. building adjoining Odd Fellow Hall. Jacksonville news brief follows.
A Lebanon home-coming will be held Sunday October 11 at the Methodist Episcopal Church. All former residents of the area are invited to attend and the daylong program will feature a noon picnic dinner and evening music by a local band.
Federal and State entomologists report a large increase in European corn borer in multiple Ohio counties with Crawford Seneca Wood and Wyandot showing tenfold to ninefold rises. Sandusky Wood and Seneca bear the highest infestation while NE counties show little change. Some fields display 10 to 80 percent infestation and pastures note widespread crop damage.
Rome reports Pope Benedict XV will issue an encyclical urging world leaders to relieve suffering among the unemployed and poor. The document, unexpectedly announced, calls for justices and Christian charity, condemns the race for armaments, and asks bishops to use pulpits and press to promote disarmament.
Ohio University announces scholarships for 1931 32 from President B B Bryan. Freshmen Ralph Wilgue Herbert Hestman Charles Mion and Heber Johnson receive waivers of entrance fees. Sophomores Robert Wagner Edward Turner Wred Progton and William Burke renew freshman awards. Henry Eppetin earns the Downing Scholarship of 60 from a 10000 fund for a needy state resident. Mile Odette Pascauda the French exchange student attends Ohio University this year.
Dr A M Zebold a leading Ohio cancer specialist died at his son Russell’s Garden City home after visiting with his wife. Funeral services are set for Shelby, Ohio, on Monday.
The tentative Albany program outlines revival services in Albany next February and May with stops at Mebbardavile and Harrisonville and a closing in Albany. Details on meeting announcements and the need for earnest cooperation are noted along with a social item listing dinner guests at Mr and Mrs John Langdon's, and a birth notice for James Aubrey Crossen at St Anns Hospital Columbus.
Community note lists a short Bailey Usy program at the church Sunday evening at seven with regime preaching services to follow. Several local families are mentioned visiting relatives and attending events including Mrs Mary Laughman Mrs Raymond Flighttagh and others. Attendees include Alden Tewksbury of Cleveland visiting family, Mr and Mrs Donald Clutter and daughter, Mrs Cora Ninua and Mrs Harold Stright. Funeral attended for Mra John Clary and Mrs Gay Clary of Detroit. plus other local visits and calls after deaths.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Perry announce the birth of a 10-pound daughter on Friday, December 2. Mrs. Martha Blackwood spends the weekend in Nelsonsville visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Orland O'Neal and friends speak Sunday with Fran Downer at Pine Ridge, Ed Carney visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hudwell. Mrs. Bierman Sharp and child return home in Zalesht after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Higa Mee Pherson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk and children spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawitt in Chillicothe. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Call ing and daughters visit the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Collins, Vinton County.
Wrightstown held preaching Saturday evening and Sunday morning and evening services by the Reverend MMfilgr of Athens. Mrs. Sam Dolan and her children from Mountville visited Clyde Norris's home. Athens visitors included Clyde Norris and Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Cheater Ball, Mrs. Lucy Barker and son, Mrs. Joan Barker of Athena, visiting Mrs. Barker's sister Cora Carpenter. Amron Ball and Herb Ball with son Glen traveled to Greens Fortun. Violet Border of Athens remains visiting her parents P. Ef. Walker and Linco tt Run residents.
McDougal Eddie Ashcraft family and Mr and Mrs Peart Motrria along with Martha Ashcraft enjoyed a weekend trip through West Virginia with provisions for a camp, night sightseeing, and visits to friends and relatives near Clarksburg. Artie Howard from Galena visited his parents home for the weekend. Howard North called on Silas Davis at Dutch Creek. Mrs Ace Kauler attended the Sunday School Convention at Nelsonville. Mrs John Southerton of Suger Creek visited her daughter Donald O Nea l on Monday.
Readers record a flurry of visits and weekend trips. Couples such as Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewerhab beny visit JT Me Woodyard while Helen Conner spends Friday in Athena. Loyenehm and son of alarlow visit Mrs Billenbeth Phillipa Sundae Evans with other families sharing weekend plans.
Clarks Chapel Newark guests include Fred and Arthur Eldrenhough. Misa Mary Stottler and Mise Mary Narra noted as visitors. A monthly Young People's Society meeting is planned at Snow home with Peter Sama Friday. Perry Haning's funeral was held last Friday at Coolville M. H. Church, with many attendees. the Bistcher Haning family returned to Marton Monday.
Burr Oak Mer and Mrs Forest Dennis end Glorin Asing Graet Ivers of Hemlock spent Sunday afternoon with their mother Mrs Mira Ivers. Rupert Erebrey and children of McLeish visited Algert Senbrey and family in Fultonham. Emma Van Horn and son Carl spent Sunday with Sol Jtenry, Mrs Mary Post and Sylvia Post.
Greens Run residents hosted guests and relatives this week. Mr Jon Roas of Cleveland visited Mr and Mrs Alex Tose and cousins, while Edward Mingus of Chauncey called on his parents. The Mingus children recovered from fever and quarantine was removed. Ed Leffter and Carl Leffler were among those who called on local families.
The League of Athens reports rising violations of game and fish laws. Deputies will assist in enforcement as state game protectors, all volunteers, are working without pay. Fishermen were cited for keeping undersized bass and illegal fishing in Athens County. A conference pledged stricter action and potential arrests to curb unlawful hunting and fishing.
The Ohio Grange and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation announced opposition to a proposed Japanese beetle quarantine in the state. A Department of Agriculture hearing on the proposal is set for October 8 in Washington. Officials noted only isolated infestations in Ohio. In other news, a separate case involving William M. Vance, tied to a hearing in Winnington, was reportedly completed yesterday with testimony given.
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