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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1928

Page

5

No Exhibit Fire Truck Demonstration Fails Chauncey Event

Chauncey October 10 The planned demonstration of the new chemical fire engine did not occur. Mayor Hines says George Stegmier of Columbus telegraphed that the truck was not ready and would come later. A later demonstration will be announced. Several young men from Columbus who worked during mine suspensions returned to Chauncey and expect to resume work at White Ash Mine on Bailey Run.

Chauncey W. D. Hines George Stegmier Columbus Chauncey Chauncey White Ash Bailey Run Bette

Society and Personal Mention Highlights from Athens News

Several clubs, church groups, and social events seen in Athens Ohio. Junior Queen Esthers reorganize at First M E Church with fourteen girls and officers named led by Dorothy Holcombe and Ann Evans. Wedding of J T Bowman and Mary J McCune listed with attendees. Beta Phi pledges announced for many named members. Various society notices, meetings, choirs, and dances detailed with dates and hosts.

Esthers M. E. Church Carl Ferguson D. B. Green Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Ann Evans Violet Hunter Margaret Haskins Marjorie Dixon Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Delia Dorsey Mary Margaret Kelley Madonna Klingler Virginia Marquis

Ye Old Time Club Hosts Halloween Meeting

Chauncey October 10 Ye Old Time Club of Millfield held a reguar meeting at the Sugar Creek country home of Mr and Mrs William Lafollet. Decorations and refreshments suited the season with music and dancing. A business meeting is planned next Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Tracy in Millfield.

Birth Announced for Clark’s Nine-Pound Daughter

Mr and Mrs George Clark of the city announce the birth of a nine pound daughter at their home on May Avenue.

Chauncey George Clark May Avenue

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot Visit Bassett Family

Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot of Millfield motored to Bassett Sunday to visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs T H Boudinot. Ellis Stump, confined to his Millfield home by illness for months, is reported in serious condition.

F. E. Boudinot Millfield Bassett T. H. Boudinot Ellis Stump

Court House Doings in Athens County Courts

In Athens County Common Pleas Court a jury verdict favored the plaintiff Marcus D. Zime merman over Roy D. Williams for 1598. Henry Williams of Glouster faced a $10000 bond on a first degree murder charge. Daugherty and Quest cases were dismissed at plaintiffs costs with records waived. Mitchell v Becker trial set for Oct 22. McKinley v Village of Jacksonsville and Leasure v Jacksonville set for Oct 23. Blanche Sharp obtained a divorce from Theodore Sharp with custody of Ronald. R B E Goldsberry appointed deputy sheriff. oath on file. Bertha Warehime named executor. probate action and a $131.50 claim against Elizabeth Smith estate approved for payment.

Marcus D. Zimemerman Roy D. Williams Athens County Common Pleas Court Henry Williams, Glouster Athena County Common Pleas Court Blanche Sharp Theodore Sharp State Penitentiary Ronald R. B E. Goldsberry Athens County William Williams Goldsberry

Florida hurricane described in Amesville letter from Lake Worth

A letter from Mrs. F Bennett in Lake Worth recounts a Florida hurricane that battered homes and streets. The writer describes roofs lifting, a porch collapsing, and people seeking shelter in a school building for five days while relief and Red Cross aid arrive.

Amesville Florida D. B. Bennett Fd Bennett Lake Worth

Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Restored Health

Mrs. E. Srexno of Pratt West Virginia credits Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after weeks in bed. She reports improved strength after two bottles and encourages others to try the remedy, noting it "will do all it claims to do and more." She offers to answer letters.

Srexno Pratt W. Vay

Autos Damaged in Collision at Corner

Two cars were damaged in a 7:30 PM collision at the Mill State Court intersection. No injuries were reported. Charles McNeal driving a light touring car on Mill Street was hit by a coupe driven by Mrs Frank Thornton turning off Court onto East State. Both wheels and fenders were damaged. The vehicles were towed to nearby garages for repairs.

Mill State Court Streets Charles McNeal Mill Street Frank Thornton Court Street East State Street Thornton

Rotary Club Group To Visit Nelsonville For Home Coming Week

Several members of the Athens Rotary Club will motor to Nelsonville this evening to pay a courtesy visit in connection with the Home Coming Week celebration. Arrangements are led by J. H. McClure. Members meet at the Hotel Berry at 7 o'clock for car transportation.

Progressive Literary Club Howard Brookins North Lancaster Street Neal Helsel J. W Hudson Myrtle Mitchell Athens

Local Visitation Notes From Eastfield Community

Mrs Eva Smith of Carbon Hill spends a few days with daughter Mrs Worth Dicken and family. Miss Hazel Sickles of Parkersburg West Virginia returns after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Sickles. Harry Moore and son Darrell of Dayton visited the Moore home. Mrs George Gabriel Jr visited Mrs B S Shaw at Union. Mr and Mrs Ralph McCathran hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Sam Waymer and Pauline of Beaumont and Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Kenneth of Lower Plains. Clell Thorne spent Tuesday in Parkersburg.

Eva Smith Carbon Hill Worth Dicken Hazel Sickles Parkersburg W. Va Edward Sickles Harry Moore Darrell Dayton Moore Home George Gabriel, Jr S. Shaw Union Ralph McCathran Sam Waymer Pauline Beaumont Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Lower Plains Clell Thorne

Family visits span Columbus and Chauncey areas

Mrs. B. E. Carter and son Jim mie spent Sunday in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carter and Miss Glenna Carter. Mrs. Charles Carpenter has returned to Chauncey from Chester Hill to the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Ogg. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millington and sons Wilfred and Jack visited relatives in Columbus.

B. E. Carter Jimmie Columbus J. B. Carter Glenna Carter Charles Carpenter Chester Hill Chauncey Charles Ogg Frank Millington Wilfred Jack

Massacre Claim Reported in Kansu Province

Dr. Parkes Cadman cites a China famine relief appeal noting a massacre of 200,000 Chinese in Kansu Province. Leighton Rand from Lan-Chow-Fu reports moslem raids and ongoing calamities since last year earthquake, with famine and crop failures affecting 10 million residents.

New York U.R Kansu Province China Parkes Cadman China Famine Relief Organization Leighton P. Rand China Inland Mission Organization Lan-Chow-Fu Rand

Minnesota Needs Fullback for Purdue Test

Minnesota coach Sears must locate a capable fullback before the Big Ten opener with Purdue Saturday. Nagurski has moved to the line after a poor Creighton outing, but Spears has not found a satisfactory replacement yet.

Minneapolis Minn Sears Minnesota University Purdue Nagurski Creighton Spears

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