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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

8

Mrs Mary Buffington Dies At The Plains

CHAUNCEY Oct. 8. Mrs Mary Buffington aged 78 wife of the late Zell Buffington died Wednesday at 2 PM at her home in The Plains after paralysis and neuritis. Survivors include daughters Mrs George Bean Mrs Lulu Smith and Edward Buffington The Plains and others in Pittsburg Martins Ferry Pomeroy and Springfield plus a sister and five brothers. Funeral 2 PM Saturday at The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church.

Chauncey Mary Buffington Zell Buffington the Plains Buffington George Bean Bean Lulu Smith Edward Buffington Jennie Mayberry Pittsburgh Gladys Bolin Springfield Frank Buffington Martins Ferry George Buffington Pomeroy Belle Smith Nelsonville Miles Jacoby Athens Otis Jacoby Columbus Henry Jacoby Logan Edward Jacoby Marietta Robert Jacoby Chillicothe George Jacoby

Child Burned Seriously In Chauncey Fire Incident

Kathryn Vincent nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vincent, Chauncey, was badly burned while attempting to kindle a fire with gasoline at a country home west of Chauncey. She was rushed by ambulance to St Francis hospital Columbus in critical condition. In separate local item the Seventh Day Adventist Willing Workers Missionary Society met at the Karns home on Mill Street with one new member and six visitors. a fregetable soup supper was served.

Chauncey Kathryn Vincent John Vincent St. Francis Hospital Columbus Willing Warners Missionary Society Seventh Day Adventist Church Alva Karns Mill Street Clarence Simmers Esther Clary Geneva Palmer Spellman Gratis Bryan A Karns Enos Lookado Wilon Clary Annie Palmer Maude Canning Gabriel Pencelli Ayne Hines

Chauncey Guests Dine at Lockado Home

Mr and Mrs Enos Lockado of Chauncey host guests Sunday at their Mill Street home. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Dana Howett and daughters Donna and Mildred Howett and Mrs Howett's mother Mrs Hannan of Middleport.

Chauncey Enos Lockado Mill Street Dana Howett Donn and Mildred Howett Howwett Hannan Middleport

Newsroom Contact Box for Chauncey Area

Co. 8 Bradfield Jr staff correspondent Chauncey The Plains and Millfield feature two towns in the Chauncey area. Readers are invited to phone their news at Chauncey 126 to share local happenings and tips.

Bradfield, Jr

Watt Brammer Rites Conducted Wednesday

Chauncey funeral notices say Rev G B Courtney conducted services Wednesday afternoon for Watt Brammer 76 a longtime Trimble resident and former county commissioner. The Masonic lodge rites accompanied the burial at Sands Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Sands Chauncey G. B. Courtney Trimble The Sands Cemetery

Perry Funeral Held At Floodwood Church

Funeral services for Mrs. John Perry aged 80 were held at 2 30 PM at Floodwood Church conducted by Rev Chas Hook of the Holiness Church. Interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Perry died Tuesday in the Modoc home of her son Leroy Perry and formerly lived in the Floodwood area. She is survived by several children.

Chauncey John Perry Floodwood Church Chas. Hook Holiness Church Greenlawn Cemetery

Busy Bee Needle Club to Elect Officers in Chauncey

Oct 8 meeting announced for the Busy Bee Needle Club of Chauncey at Mae Tennihill on Mill Street. Election of officers planned and all members urged to attend.

Chauncey Busy Bee Needle Club Mae Tennihill Mill Street

Mines idled as district reports nine active operations

Chauncey records mine closures with Poston Mine No 6 Millfield Hocking No 25 Chauncey Idle today. Nine mines are active in the district including No 9 No 255 No 69 Ohio No 1 No 28 No 24 No 90 L D Poston and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Poston Millfield Hocking Ohio L. D. Poston Black Diamond

Prohibition Denied in Cincinnati Bridge Condemnation Case

The Kentucky Highway Commission seeks to secure Aberdeen Ohio land for the northern approach to the Maysville Bridge across the Ohio River. The State Supreme Court denied a writ of prohibition preventing Brown County probate judge John G. Quinlan from hearing condemnation proceedings. Judge Quinlan has already determined land values for the project.

Columbus U.P State Supreme Court Maysville Bridge Company Cincinnati John G. Quinlan Brown County Kentucky Highway Commission The Highway Commission Aberdeen Ohio River Kentucky Ohio Quinlan

Bar Muggles CINCINNATI Ordinance Targeting Marijuana Cigs

Cincinnati officials will pass a special ordinance against ruggles, cigars treated with marijuana, claimed to be gaining use among youths. Federal agent Lexy Ford reported parties of young people in marijuana trains passing smoke until orgies. He said Negroes and immigrants also use marijuana widely.

Cincinnati U.R Mexico Lexy Ford Ford

Athens C of C Meets After Summer Recess

The Athens Chamber of Commerce resumed weekly meetings in Athens with L. F. Lewis of Columbus addressing the noon luncheon at Hotel Berry. Lewis, a State Department of Safety and Hygiene official and former mine inspector, outlined winter work plans during the business session.

Athens Chamber of Commerce L. F. Lewis Columbus Hotel Berry Lewis State Department of Safety and Hygiene

Minister Arrested After Church Altercation in Sewellsville

The Rev Harold O Teagarden was arrested on assault charges after a disturbance with Elder L C Hoffman at Sewells ville Methodist Church during a church election dispute. Spectators heard screams from women in the congregation. Teagarden had previously been expelled from the Northeastern Ohio Conference after a Catalina Island Channel swim reportedly for publicity.

U.P Harold O. Teagarden L. C. Hoffman Sewellsville Methodist Church Teagarden Catalina Island Channel

Music program highlights at Ohio University convocation

Music formed the program for the weekly convocation at Ohio University. Miss Ann Haworth of the Music Department played two piano solos, and Paul Sebring sang two vocal numbers, accompanied by William Longstreet.

Ohio University Ann Haworth Music Department Paul Sebring William Longstreet

Liquor Caused Death At Canton Party

Police say poisoned liquor led to Archibald L. Young's death and illness of three others at a gathering at Guy Owen's home. Owen, his wife, and Harry Haney were rushed to Mercy Hospital where stomach pumps likely saved them. Neighbors reported a disturbance at the Owen residence.

Canton U.P Guy Owen Archibald L. Young Owen Harry Haney Mercy Hospital

Auto Crash Kills Two in Bay Village Suburb

Two men died and a third was seriously injured when their automobile collided with a truck trailer in Bay Village, a Cleveland suburb, on October 8.

Cleveland U.P Bay Village

Portsmouth Munici pal Court picks new judge

Horace L. Small of Portsmouth was appointed by Governor White to fill the Portsmouth Municipal Court seat, succeeding Judge William R. Sprague who resigned. The selection followed a recommendation from the Scioto County Democratic Executive Committee.

Columbus U.P Horace L. Small Portsmouth White William R. Sprague Scioto County Democratic Executive Committee

Proctor & Gamble Orders 10 to 15 Percent Salary Cut

In Cincinnati on October 8, an order signed by William Cooper Proctor, chairman of P and G's board, reduces all salaries and wages by 10 to 15 percent. Executives included, the cut takes effect October 15 and aims to keep purchasing power above 1928 and 1929 levels.

Cincinnati U.P Proctor & Gamble Company William Cooper Proctor

Fall fishing opens on Muskingum with muskie salmon runs

Marietta reports the Muskingum River hosts muskies and salmon as bass remain plentiful. W R Sellars, state conservation field man, notes live bait is favored and run chubs are in short supply.

Marietta W. R. Sellars

Stewart Girls Class Meets Monday Night

Stewart Methodist Sunds School Class No. 6 in Marietta held a Monday evening gathering in the church basement. Newly elected officers include President Ruth Harrel and Secretary Ruth Biddison, with Ruth Seamen as treasurer and Mrs. James G. Russell as teacher.

Marietta Stewart Methodist Sunds School Mona Ruth Harrel Bessie Justin Ruth Biddison Ruth Seamen James G. Russell Carl Gorham Ruthanna Janette Merrick Christene Finsterwald Ruth Mildred Seaman Helen Louise Laughlin Virginia McBee Nellie Hawk Wanda Barrows Ruby Collins Vinnie Storer Doris Pearcy Leota Montgomery Melba Faulkner Claudine Richerd

Local names listed in historical notice passage

A sequence of surnames and given names appears in a fragmented historical notice, listing individuals such as Alvada Pierce Estella Seaman Grace Burke Bertha Van Dyke Helen Brandeberry Mrs. Ray Hugus Robert Hugus Ray Barrows Jack Gorham Paul Dean James Russell Bill Ogg Roscoe Collins Oliver Oliver Ralph Byron Rex Daugherty Thomas Biddison Daniel Charles Pearcy Charles Cope Leonard Congreve Ed Dailey Jack Weener James Krake.

Alvada Pierce Estella Seaman Grace Burke Bertha van Dyke Helen Brandeberry Ray 4 Hugus Robert Hugus Ray Barrows Jack Gorham Paul Dean James Russell Bill Ogg Roscoe Collins Oliver Oliver Ralph Byron Rex Daugherty Thomas Biddison Daniel Charles Pearcy Charles Copeland Leonard Congreve Ed Dailey Jack Weener James Krake

Fish Stocking Sparks Countywide Stream Dumping

Several thousand game fish were released at Marietta on Wednesday and are being dumped into Wolf Creek Little Hocking Duck Creek and the Little Muskingum for stocking purposes. Local officials oversee the operation and aim to boost local angling opportunities across Washington County.

Marietta Washington County Wolf Creek Little Hocking Duck Creek

Donahey Declines Return to Ohio Governor Race

Former Governor Vic Donahey announced he does not want the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor again. He stated he would not pursue any office for himself and dismissed reports of another bid.

Donahey Columbus U.R Vic Donahey

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Society the Plains and Millfield Watt Brammer Perry Charles Hook Needle Club Prohibition Miller Bros Miller Bros. All Paper and Paint CO N. Court St Dial K. of P. Bldg Essex Fred R. Beasley Athens C. of C State Safety Worker ST. Clairsville, CO East Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Baltimore & Ohio Caithens Coats Jersey Beelie Hollingsworth Candy Lydia Pinkham Caldwell J. & J. Colettes Sloans Prince Albert Jimmy Pipe Kings New Discovery Inhalit Fanchon Colgate Colgate’s Tooth Colgate’s Union St Athens, O Postoffice Department Stewart Girls Athens National Bank Aia Esources Ovaetitatis Sa United States Federal Reserve Bank Redemption Fund U. S O. Jas. H. McClure Elief Jas. H. McClure M. Stickney T. R Biddle T. M. Wos M. Johnson
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