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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
12
Evelyn Parsons engineers a marriage plan with John Mitchell while Celia schemes to win his favor. Evelyn hides anger after a confrontation, then resets her look and plots to influence Mitchell and Celia’s father. Celia pursues tennis practice under his guidance, deepening family tensions.
One of the area’s largest funerals was held Wednesday afternoon for John Edward Palmer of Chauncey at the First Church of Christ. Elder Cohen led the service with Church of Christ singers accompanying Mrs. C Nile Sanders at the piano. Pallbearers included Mayor W D Hines and six others. flower bearers listed six names. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Palmer died two weeks after a slate fall in Mine No 35, Chauncey, while hospitalized in Cherry?ngton Hospital. He leaves wife Minnie and five daughters and one son, plus siblings.
The Plains residents report travels and social visits including Mr. and Mrs. William Keplar and two sons returning to Mansfield Ohio after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lavely. Angella Tierney spent the weekend in Athens with Virginia Shannon. Bumgardner family to move from The Plains to Millfield.
An obituary note corrects a prior misspelling in Jacksonville Florida where Mrs Elizabeth Parfitt died last week. The deceased, born Parfitt, lived at The Plains before moving to Florida sixteen years ago and is linked to two sisters in The Plains and Millfield through the Tate and Russell families.
Sixty guests gathered October 16 at the Savely home in The Plains for a misc shower for Eva Savely and William Smith. Gifts included silver, linen, and china. Music by Rev. Earl Cowan Vere Ridge and Virgil Manning. Refreshments by Mrs Lavely. Absentees listed from Mansfield Columbus Buchtel Chauncey and Vore Ridge.
Willard Reeves of Nelsonville was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Tuesday for appendectomy after a sudden onset Tuesday evening. Accompanied by his father Bert Reeves, he awaits word on his condition as Mrs. Reeves travels to Columbus to check on him.
George Hambel and son Elmer from Wrightstown spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tucker in Chauncey. Jack Reeves of Nelsonville visited his brother Lawrence Reeves and family. Carl Carnes of Springfield, Ohio, stayed with the Reeves, while P. D. Hill of Millfield traveled to Columbus.
Purported instant relief for indigestion with gas sourness and nausea using a non laxative Bisurated Magnesia. Claims quick response even in obstinate cases, described as pleasant and inexpensive. Advises asking your druggist.
An old fashioned prescription claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cleans out hard waste and trains bowels to move freely. It is described as harmless and effective for bilious feelings, coated tongues, headaches, and even suitable for children with a tasty taste.
Fourth grade officers elected include Alice Maccombs as president Betty Ann Schuler as vice president Virginia Segalle as secretary and Earl Wat kins as council member. Fifth grade selects Sue Woolley president Clifford Bean vice president Jean Houf secretary Doris Mace council member. Sixth grade elects Phyllis Laughlin president Kathryn Merchant vice president Elmo Landis secretary Robert Brookins council member. Sixth A grade names Gerald Stauffer president Beverly Jones vice president Lucille Mitchell secretary Kathleen Long council member.
Celia, in a short white dress and heelless slippers, endures a moment of embarrassment as John Mitchell recalls a forgotten letter. Sunshine reddens Celia's skin while Mitchell searches pockets for the missive in a scene that hints at ongoing events to come.
Marietta Post of the American Legion began using Army trucks to transport drinking water to needy farmers in Washington County. The drought has left hundreds with no water for livestock or domestic use, prompting expanded plans after prior reliance on highway department and private donations and city mains.
Combustioneer has covered about half of the coal bill for numerous apartment owners, factory operators, and office building managers, easing winter heating costs for a broad set of clients.
Three large army trucks assigned by Governor Cooper are driven from Fort Hayes to Marietta. They will operate on a daytime schedule under Legion direction with drivers and workers employed. Financing is aided by the Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross. Two trucks run continuously while a third is kept in reserve and water is supplied to those in actual need.
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