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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
8
A vintage pattern advertisement details a girls dress with piping and a flared skirt, featuring long or short sleeves and sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. It lists yardage for size 6 with long sleeves and directs readers to order patterns and catalogs from The Athens Pattern Department in New York City.
The body of Paul Bingman 46 former resident arrived from Drinkwater Saskatchewan Canada. He died after burns received while using kerosene to start a fire at his Canadian home on Sept 25. Survived by wife two sons Dale and Wilbur his mother and three brothers. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church near Elliott and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
An average crowd gathered at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Tuesday noon at the Hotel Gordon. With no program, members discussed Kiwanis matters. Attendance prize, donated by Ben Goldberg, was won by M. M. Murphy.
The Book and Motor Class at the Church of Christ in Glouster calls all members to attend a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the church.
The Manufacturing Chemists Association announces a six hour work day for employees at allied plants. W D Huntington, chairman of the executive committee, says the plan is now operative and the workforce has grown by one third. Huntington is pictured leaving the White House after briefing President Hoover on the plan to ease unemployment.
William Lunsford 62 died at his home near Mine No 256 after a lingering illness. Survived by his wife and eight children Chester Lunsford Toledo Mrs Ethel Frarper Glouster Clarence Lunsford Pontiac Mich Mrs Clinet Sam and Mrs Frank Skinner Glouster Harry Willard and Russell at home. He was a member of Glouster Lodge No 336 Knights of Pythias. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Church of Christ with Rev M S Rogers officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.
Honor given by Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Wade in Morgan County for granddaughter Edythe Louise Heaton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Heaton. Attendees include C. M. Wade family Ringgold McConnelsville Zanesville Glouster and Morganville residents with refreshments served and a pleasant time reported.
Mrs. Rhoda Perry 70 died Tuesday morning at 10 15 at the home of her son LeRoy Perry in Greens Run. She was widow of John Perry. Survived by five children Thomas Nelsonville Frank Floodwood LeRoy Greens Run Madge Peach Chauncey and Ethel Green Greens Run. Funeral at Floodwood Church Thursday at 2 30 with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville.
Bethany born Aug 17 to Mr and Mrs Mitchell Nutter of Elizabeth West Virginia third daughter Garnet Vaneta named Grace Wright joins the McPhersons Rockland child born Oct 1 Grace Wright of this community Mrs Glenora Wright visited daughter Sunday. Elmer Brandeberry hosts Mildred Kohr and Lorene Brandeberry. Clara Place attended 2 W C T A meeting in Athens. Alda Larson Hazel Parrish and A Place traveled Oct 3. Out of town visitors included Rev J D Brown Mrs Martha Petty Charles Norris John Lightfoot Lon Runion and wife with son.
Haydenville and Lancaster residents visited relatives in Lancaster and California. Local baseball saw Wellston Midgets defeat Haydenville All-Stars 6 to 4 at Natco Park. Natcoettes lost 14 to 4 to Logan Blackston girls. Various visits and club meetings noted among the region's families.
Murray City reports a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend trips. Mr. and Mrs. George Brooker and Miss Helen Brooker visited relatives in Columbus, and Miss Grace Thomas with Mr. Charles Shuttleworth attended the U. U. Butler game in Athens. Others traveled to Columbus, Athens, McArthur, Crooksville, and Rome City, Indiana, visiting relatives and returning home.
Shawnee and nearby towns show a flurry of weekend visits as locals host and travel. Columbus residents Mr. John Crawford Mr. and Mrs. James Gaughn hosted friends while others from Columbus visited Fultonham Lancaster and Long Beach Calif. Rev. R O McClure preached in the M E Church and families moved or hosted relatives across the region.
Shade Miss Sylvia Ziggafoos visits relatives in Carpent er. Anna Colburn and granddaughters see Mrs. Margaret Grim. Sarah Goldsberry stays at her farm. Clarence Ruth of Parkersburg visits Addison Creamer. Holly King and son visit Libbie Burson. S J Smith and sons Pearl and Walter visit Harry Smith. Pearl Smith visits with Charles Flanders. Mrs Flanders ill. Mitt Chappel guests of Joseph Hawk. Floyd Williams and Pearl Williams visit Jay Hamer. Emmett Sautters and daughters Bertine visit Libbie Burson. George Coe and Anna Williams of Athens visit Leo Williams. Perry Riggs and sister-in-law visit Perry Smith family. Vienna Kelly visiting relatives in Athens. J Smith of Ohio Standard Telephone, Pomeroy, spends a week with his family.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Patterson and daughter Barbara of Clarks Chapel spent Sunday with John O Bobo family and with Marian Andrews of Strouds Run. Russell Carsey and sons visited Lewis Dailey and Burneta Konkoskia with Ruth B Bobo. Willie Hawk at Bliss College returned home for the weekend.
Local families in Nelsonville Athens The Plains Crescent Ridge and Trimble hosted relatives and friends Sunday. Attendees included Linscott Antle and Sanders families plus Ed Linscott and Amy Jo Sanders among others from Athens Nelsonville The Plains and Crescent Ridge.
Bishopville hosted a large homecoming with visitors from Cambridge Columbus Hemlock Beech Grove Athens Ringgold Glouster and Indiana guest Mrs A W Blackburn. Rev Miles Hoon led morning and evening services followed by a short afternoon program of songs and talks. A revival at the Church of Christ began Sunday and will run two weeks.
Sunday visits mark a busy weekend with Stewart Gale Phillips at Homer Howell's home and W C Young with Ohio Fuel Gas Company staff spending the weekend with family. Marietta and Columbus trips include Ralph Nice and family visiting relatives and Lloyd Miller of Cutler wedding announcements and gatherings with local families.
Dutch Ridge visitors Mr. and Mrs. Henry Loeffler and children Bernice and Harold were near Nelsonville Saturday. A number of local people attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Robinson near Amesville recently. Several homes in this vicinity are to have electric lights soon. Local school pupils have a perfect attendance record thus far.
All day services announced for Sunday October 18 at the Taylor Ridge church marking Rally Day and homecoming. A 9 30 a m rally program will precede regular services led by Rev G B Courtney followed by a noon basket dinner. Afternoon program not announced. All former members and community residents invited.
The cabinet of Chancellor Heinrich Bruening resigned today in Berlin. A rigid dictatorial regime was established and constitutional rights were suspended. President Hindenburg accepted the resignation and commissioned Bruening to form a new administration.
Police hunt crews in the killing of Doris Whittmore 24 whose body was found beaten in her Harrisburg apartment. Authorities believe she was slain and moved to her room.
A pie and candy social to benefit Guysville school is set for Friday evening at the Masonic Hall with a short program at 7 30. The social invites the public as a community event and lists local residents visiting relatives and attending events in Harmony Athens Colum bus Coolville Trimble and nearby areas.
Broadwell Group announces a meeting here on Monday October 12 with a chicken dinner to be served by the Ladies Aid. Local residents and guests are noted at nearby Gallipolis and Athens during weekend visits.
Mrs. Joseph Conant and son Howard attended Stewart Sunday School. Worley Zimmerman visited Mrs. W E Storer. Home coming at Haga Ridge set for next Sunday with Rev. Bennington speaking at 1 PM before another engagement at Mt Liberty. P H Root relocated from Washington County back to Haga Ridge.
The Ohio National Guard annual ten dollar contribution used to dodge jury service will be investigated by the Cuyahoga County Bar Association. Harry F. Pager announced the inquiry. Dyson Funeral Thursday for George C Dyson at 20 Kurtz Avenue at 2 pm. Dyson active in Athens Masonry and Knights Templar and elder in Athens Presbyterian Church. He spent 25 years in the family shoe business. Burial in Athens.
Foreign Minister Julius Curtius submitted his resignation to Chancellor Heinrich Bruening on October 6, ending a notable tenure in the Weimar Republic's cabinet and triggering political recalibration as Berlin awaits the next leadership moves.
Clerks of boards of collection in Athens County Schools district meet in the office of County Superintendent Alex Root with C D Hutchins of the State Department of Education. The purpose is to clear deficits in the state aid districts and obtain equalization funds to pay last year salaries.
Two Toledo gangsters Abe Lubitsky and Norman Blatt were killed in an early morning convoy ambush aimed at muscling in on liquor and gambling rackets. Harry Abrams was wounded but expected to recover. Police suspect out-of-town gunmen staged the attack.
Ralph F. Rogan, secretary of Pro & Gamble, states the firm manufactures staple necessities and has progressed steadily even in weak commodity markets. He says the coming months should continue the trend and the company will push sales, advertising and merchandising plans aggressively.
Crowds of jobless people and women attacked mounted police in front of the British Museum as unrest spilled into the area. The incident occurred during the midday hours drawing many onlookers and prompting police to maintain order.
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