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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
9
CEY Oct 15 Mr and Mrs Leffler Chauncey telegram Tuesday about their daughter in a hospital in Texas where a major operation was performed a few days ago Another message Wednesday said her condition was slightly improved with a chance for recovery She went to Texas a year ago.
Oct 15 CEY reports another scarlet fever case at The Plains. Clarence Savage, 12, son of Mrs Grace Savage, contracted the disease and the home was marantined as four cases of scarlet fever are confirmed in the area.
CY October 15 report lists nine active mines in the district including Chauncey, Pos ilifield, Bailey Poston North of Cham p, No 9 Black Dia and Luhrig with several other shafts noted as operating.
On Oct 15 Dale Chan mm played in Mansfield for his parents Mr and Mrs Channell The Plains to celebrate his birth with a dinner Sunday Attending were Don Nelson age Charles Savage.
Oct. 15 report notes Mr and Mrs Grigsby and son Wald moving to Chauncey on Converse Street. Mya Oval Sweeney and family join Robinson Church of Christ members moving to Beebe property. Jake Chapman family relocate from Millfield area.
The Willing Workers Missionary Class of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Chauncey met at Mrs Minnie Palmer’s home Tuesday night with president Mrs Enos Lookado in charge. Bible contests occurred and social hour refreshments followed. One visitor attended Mrs William Collins Sr. Members included Mrs Enos Lookado Mrs Alva Karns Mrs Evelyn Bryan Mrs Donald Cunningham Mrs Wayne Hines Mrs Clarence Simmers and Mrs Minnie Palmer. The next gathering will be at Mrs Clarence Simmers’ Mill Street.
Chauncey Oct 15 Drexel Ice of Londonderry Ohio living with Mr and Mrs Gabriel Pencelli on Jacobs Ave and employed by Mr Pencelli was stricken with appendicitis this week and underwent a surgical operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. His condition is reported favorable.
The Plains residents share family health updates from Galli polis O H E hospital for Carl Olliver whose condition is much improved. Vada Bricker daughter of Lot Bricker is reported improved after serious illness. Leonard and Charles Savage stay with William Channell family as their brother Clarence Savage recovers from scarlet fever. Owen Martin relocates from The Plains to Trimble. Mildred Graham and Florence Gulley move from Athens to The Plains into the Jake Matheny property near the Church of the Nazarene.
Family from Millfield attended a Taylor Ridge birthday dinner for Mrs. Dora Heffkin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heffkin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brower and children. Heffkin is Dora Heffkin’s son and Blower a granddaughter.
Carl Willis of Millfield employed at Poston Mine No 6 suffered a back injury while at work this week in Chauncey.
City authorities move to establish a single polling place at the city hall for Glouster elections after a state official advised consolidating precincts to reduce costs. Electors may vote at the new central site within district limits, with other precincts voting at township buildings as needed.
Local interest centers on Columbus where attorneys argued to exclude evidence as improperly introduced for miners who testified. Court in Jacksonville and The Plains heard the case against Ohio Min-Rodehaver Mining Co. Loyal Church of Friday hosts event at D Kinney on Fair- Friday night activity reported.
Trimble P. T. A. met Tuesday night at the grade school with Mrs. Tullis Rainey in charge. Pupils from first and third grades presented a program. The traveling banner for the room with the most parents went to Miss Sprague's room. Miss Raber's room tied in attendance. A masquerade party is planned for Oct 28 at Jacksonville Trimble High School. Next meeting is Nov 4.
Glouster High will host Murray City High on the American Legion grounds Friday at 3 pm. A number of Murray City fans will travel to the city to support their team.
Mrs. William Hallam district representative of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly led lodge inspections in District 58 visiting Nelsonville and Murray City. She was assisted by Miss Ida B. Davis and accompanied by Mrs. Luke Scurlock and Mrs. Maude Davis.
The Past Noble Grands Club will meet on Saturday evening at Mrs. William Hallam's home in Jacksonville. All Nineveh Rebekah Lodge members are invited. The hostess asks each guest wear a mask.
A meeting of the Boy Scouts will be held in the social room of the M E Church Friday night at 7 30 oclock Scout Master C A Bingman announces all scouts are requested to attend.
Miss Eloise Davis was surprised by friends Tuesday evening for her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Helen Guinther Eleanor Davis Bessie Swindell Arlene Davis Iris Davis Yoddel Johnston Ewart Henry and Lester Conway.
The article urges citizens to spend part of hoarded savings to revive demand and restore jobs. It cites C H Landwehr of Holland Furnace Co and other leaders who warn that hoarding harms recovery. It describes a vicious circle of reduced wages, lower factory output, and decreased demand needing renewed spending.
Thomas Edward McBride begins delivering The Messenger in Athens from Dr. C. W. Super’s residence on West Union Street and travels 3 to 4 miles to his last customer Gerald Tryon on Highland Avenue. Born January 15, 1915 in Circle Hill, he attends Athens High School and enjoys bookkeeping. dream is Bliss College Columbus to study accounting.
Mohawk Tribe members from Athens Nelsonville Marietta Glouster Murray City New Straitsville and other towns head to Pomeroy next Monday night October 19 for a district school at Odd Fellow Hall led by R F Arnold district chief. The program includes parade drum corps music by Mohawk Cornhuskers and talks by L E Miller and Al Denning.
Mr and Mrs Floyd McDaniel announce the birth of a daughter at their Baltimore home. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence McDaniel of Millfield.
New York reports a coast to coast high C contest sparked by contralto Evelyn Hagara after Arleen Clark claims a three minute note. Clark challenges Hagara to an artistic three octave battle judged by a committee of musicians among named attendees and observers across the broadcast community.
The Advisory Board of the Salvation Army will meet Monday at 12 30 PM for a luncheon and to hear Col Fletcher Agnew general secretary of the eastern division. Adjutant Bernard Stone will report on the year and outline plans for the coming year. Stone arrived from Johns town NY and will oversee the division for one year as of Oct 21 1931.
Mr. and Mrs. George Linscott celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering of friends and relatives in Amesville. A noon lawn dinner featured floral decorations and two large cakes inscribed with a bride and groom. Dozens of relatives attended from nearby towns including Columbus, Glouster, Federal, Athens, and Trimble, sharing gifts and memories of six decades together.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for clock repairman at 1680 dollars a year in Washington DC, inspector of safety appliances and hours of service at 4000 dollars, pharmacologist at 4000 dollars, and senior medical officer 4600 dollars with other medical posts. Closing dates range from November 3 to December 30 1981 with possible earlier closes and information available from J L C Kelley at Athena Post Office.
Dr Daniel A Poling chairman of the Allied Forces for Prohibition defended American Legionnaires at a Detroit convention amid charges of general drunkenness. He said the accusations were not justified by the facts as he spoke during a three day revival in Toledo.
An advertisement touts a cheap prescription labeled Alleniu for 85 cents with a money back guarantee if pain swelling not reduced in 48 hours. It claims rapid uric acid removal from joints within hours and promises relief for sciatica neuritis and lumbago.
Health department data trace 1910 to 1930 shifts in top death causes in Ohio. Heart disease rose to lead, tuberculosis fell, cancer climbed to second, accidents and diarrhea/enteritis declined before later changes, with notable female cancer increases and reduced under two year diarrhea deaths.
Willoughby Ohio October 15 James Jones paid a $100 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He thanked the arresting officer and said he was glad he was arrested or he might have had a serious accident.
The State Civil Service Commission announced exams for eighteen positions in state and county service on October 21 and 22. Posts include Chauffeur Examiner, Safety Inspector, Land Agent, and more across multiple departments. Distributor Operator and Uraderman exams are non assembled with applications due October 2. The October bulletin with full details is mailed free to interested applicants.
The Ohio Farm Bureau grain department reports wheat prices improving across major markets aided by Hoover’s $500 million credit move. Domestic receipts are steadier while Russian grain supply slackens, boosting cash prices and futures optimism. US farmers expect a 12 percent cut in fall planting acreage from last year.
The article notes the smallest acreage intended since 1998 with four consecutive yearly declines. Demand for corn remained slow, keeping cash prices from rising as futures moved. Old corn offerings were heavier while expectations for new crop limited cash grain gains.
Dr. Jd. & Leonhardt claims internal treatment cures piles by correcting circulatory causes. After 1,000 patients with 960 successes, he launches Hem-Roid tablets sold by Quick's Cut-Rate store with a money back guarantee if misery continues.
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