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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1931

Page

8

Regular Monthly Meeting At Clarks Chapel Plan

Clarks Chapel community notes show the People's Society to hold its regular monthly gathering in the church on an evening. The item also mentions visits by Elizabeth Cooley and son ney to Mrs. Goldie Konkoski, and nursing student Amanda Sheridan at St. Marys Hospital in Dayton. Raymond Butler of Akron accompanied his wife and Freda Mae home on Sunday.

Mason ES Roune People’s Society Hlizabeth Cooley and Son S Ney Goldie Konkoski Amanda Sheridan Ers Perents Wi. Careey Rolland Wolford Widren Donald Betty Isburg C. A. Bean Gville Victor Carpenter Biffle Miss A Tippie Cecil Westfall Martha Robinson Athens Ant Bess White

Community Guests Visit Bishopville Area

Bishopville residents hosted visits from Mr. and Mrs. Millard Easler and others from Glouster and Portsmouth. The Sunshine 4-H Club met to plan a mother’s banquet with leader Mrs. Thelma and honored president Miss Thelma, with many members and guests attending.

Millard Easler Herman Jones Glouster J. M. McDonald Daugh Jeasie Marguerite Heathe Will Hults Jane Radcliffe Aliat Alden Wells Billy Malcolm Portsmouth Lucille Carter Smithville Aire Jamen Carter Sylvester Houston Alvin Mary Lewis Prattsville J. M. Donald Sunshine 4-H Club Thelma Jessie McDonald Wens Withem Catherine Woodruff Rose Withem Alice Dennison Floyd Smith Donna Mary Wells Laura Smith Eugene Elmer Jones Dwight Smith Denver Kittle Buck McPeak Darewood Frank Jewell Donald Woodruff Don Ray Warren Withem Thurman Smith Carl Dennison Wesley Smith Fred Hambel Burland Smith George Smith

Local Visits and Weekend Guests Reported Across Area

Canaonville residents visited Willow Creek and Athens while several families hosted visitors. Miss Williams returned from Philo with Miss Bennet, Emma Wood came from Chester for a week with the Channells, and Mrs Wade hosted relatives in Wellston. Additional notes mention attendance at the Athens County Fair and visits among local families including the Nutter and Jacoby households.

John Almashy Elizabeth Lois Jean John Robert Josephine Willow Creek Marie Williams Philo Aldiene Bennett Tim Mahaffey Athens Emma Wood Chester Ervin Channell Athens County Fair Isaac Lonas Alva Nutter Walter Jacoby

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Towns

Murray City and Fayette City residents, including Mrs. Mary Spangler and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowen, visited relatives in Zanesville Pittsburgh and Colum with numerous friends over the weekend. Others from Wyoming Logan Akron Dorcas and Toledo joined relatives at homes of Foster Fisher Hopkins and Barnhill. Charles Strum Jr. received day treatment at Samaritan Hospital following Sunday hospitalization.

Mary Spangler Charles Zanesville Margaret Johnson Thelma Fayette City C. R. Bowen Jeanette Pittsburgh Joseph Bowen Bernard Bradbury Wyoming Maurice Higgins Logan James Bradbury Akron Robert Foster Thomas Foster Helen Bobbit Marcus Williamson Alfred Swearinger Lizzie Hopkins Colum Theodore Hopkins John Fisher Dorcas Ilip Fisher Athens E. A. Person Charles Strum Jr Samaritan Hospital Zanes J. A. Barnhill Conhos Dan Simmers Charles Baird Robert Tipton Toledo

Weekend Social and Local Sports Roundup

The city hosted visits from relatives and friends including the Lewises Roberts Watkins and Potts families. High school registration was held as classes open Sept 8. Coolville Independents beat Zaleski 3 to 1 in a Big Ten League game with Reed and Foster leading a nine-hit Coolville attack.

Ralph Chevalier Harl Clark EE. Dutton Little Hocking Bartlett Chico Mills Reedsville A. C. Mills Roy Bond Barlow Thomas Bond Fairview Ivan Bond Piace Marion Bond Coolville Independents Zaleski Vinton County Reed Foster Coolville Battery O’leary Moore

Coolville Family and Friends Attend Local Gatherings

The Coolville community reports a Sunday family reunion on Shade Creek with 18 attendees, plus many visits for Homecoming at Carthage Church. Nearby residents and weekend guests include the Coe and Carr families, Rogers, Runion, Saunders, Green, McCall, Gibbs, Stout, and others from Chauncey, Athens, Kananga, and Warren.

F. W. Chapman Shade Creek Carthage Township W. W. Coe Athens James Carr Wilmington Del Helen Rogers Ireland Four Mile Road Corporation Carthage Alex Caldwell F. G. Runion A. B. Saunders D. M. Green E. McCall E. L. Bingman Chauncey John Gibbs Hockingport Road Harvey Person Charmion Emerson Stout Dana Dean Easton Lewis Person Pomeroy Oliver Weethee A. Stewart Kananga Marcella Davis O. F. Larson W. O. Stout C. BE. Keller Lawrence Marion Bond Warrenton William Westervelt Parkersburg J. H. Caldwell Warren F. M. Lawrence This Place C. H. Verwohlt A. B. Saunners Ralph Chevalier Max Harry Hoisington Fisher James James Carowthers Cutler Sarah Kincade

Taylor Ridge P B Chalfant Injury At Mine No 255

Taylor Ridge P B Chalfant is recovering from injuries received at Mine No 255 Friday. Attending physician says the condition is not serious, but it will be several days before he can return to work.

P. B. Chalfant George Walker Clarksburg W. Va Carl Welling John Davis Elmer Glouster Curtis Kempton

Mt Zion Reunion Highlights Local Family Gatherings

The article lists daily social visits and reunions at Mt Zion including New Asbury Michael Kinnen his family, the Bernard Niggemeyer and Howard families, and others. It notes Marion visitors for the Howard reunion and several Monday and Sunday gatherings with the Niggemeyer and Shuler households plus mentions of local teachers and a health update on Edith Brown.

Michael Kinnen Celia Paul Arnold Bernard L. M. Niggemeyer Raymond Earnest Howard Mt. Zion Clyde Jeffers Howard Marion L. Niggemeyer Jeffers Thelma Niggemeyer George Niggemeyer Athens Glenna Flanders Teachers Institute Edith Brown A. W. Brown Mary Ura A. Weisenbache Athena

Concord Sunday School Gossip and Visits Report

Concord Sunday School is held at 9 30 each Sunday with thirty attendees last week. A Sunday School Board meeting is announced for Wednesday evening. Visitors include Miss Betty Antle and Miss Edna Lemoine in Jacksonville. Victor Sayre visits relatives near Beverly. Mrs Florence Weiss and children hosted by Mr and Mrs William Lafollett in McDougal. Several local families enjoyed Sunday guests and travels to Marietta and Murray City referenced.

Lorenzo Lewis Arthur Roberts Tom Jaynes Pontiac Mich Dave Roberts Harry Shuttleworth William Cook Chris Watson Dayton Park Cook Phil Devol Charlies Ralph Ralph Rider Denvertown Frank Johnson Nelsonville Ruth Strauss Mowery Tlaurelville Raymond Storer Detroit Pearson Foster Columbus Robert Foster Sunday School Board Betty Antle Edna Lemoine Jacksonville Victor Sayre Near Beverly Ed. Sayre Florence Weiss Edward Mildred William Lafollett McDougal William Mason O. B. Boudinot Wyllie Lena Boudinot Dave Boudinot Marietta

Bootlegging Boots Up in Youngstown as Cigarettes Move In

U R A new bootlegger sparked activity in Youngstown as cigarettes flowed from Pennsylvania across the state line. The new Pennsylvania cigaret tax was only hours old when reports said buyers were purchasing large quantities in New Castle and Sharon for use or resale in Youngstown. Top brands listed at 1.49 to 1.52 per carton, while Pennsylvania stores sold the same cigarets at 1.20 to 1.25 per carton. Ten carton or more purchases noted.

Youngstown U.R Pennsylvania New Castle Sharon

Prince of Peace declamation book issued for Ohio contest

The Ohio Council of Churches published a 14 article selection book for the seventh annual Prince of Peace declamation. It targets Ohio youths ages 14 to 18 for subjects in the speaking contest. Armistice Sunday November 8 opens bronze medal local contests, with district and state rounds for silver and gold medals.

Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Ohio

Canaan Grange Meeting Promises Debate and Entertainment

Canaan Grange No. 2437 will hold its meeting on Tuesday evening September 8. A debate featuring Paul Mansfield Frank Walbirt and others will be followed by a humorous dialogue by Dorothy Eslocker and Foster Williams titled Green as Grass. Stunts games and refreshments will be provided.

Canaan Grange No Paul Mansfield Frank Walbirt Dorothy Eslocker Foster Williams

Grangers of District Hold Oratorical Contest

Grange members from five county organizations competed at Grange Hall Trimble with 75 in attendance. Charlies H. Massey of Morgan County presided and served as deputy master. judging panel included Vandenbark and Frank Porter. First place went to Mrs. W Snider and Frances Funk took second. Future events announced include a farm home dedication September 19 near Pennsville and a October 16 State Grange meeting in McConnellsville for Sixth Degree.

Trimble Grange Hall Charlies H. Massey Morgan County Ohio Massey Evelyn Randolph Perry County QO. W. Snider Fairfield County Frank Holbert Athens County Frances Funk Hocking County Goldie Price Vandenbark Muskingum County Frank Porter W. Snider Grange Pennsville Ohio Grange State Grange McConnellville McConnelsville Southeastern Ohio

Six Days Held for Rum Witness Girl in Detention

Nine year old Rose Baggens was held six days in Philadelphia House of Detention without warrant or charge for carrying a half pint of liquor to her ill mother. Officials say detention aimed to keep her from changing testimony against a woman bootlegger.

Rose Baggens Philadelphia House of Detention

Bostwick Hearing Today in Ohio Contempt Case

In Columbus today Common Pleas Judge John King holds a hearing on the attempted suspension of Probate Judge Homer Bostwick. Charlies S. Druggan leads about 1400 citizens seeking removal with Newton D. Baker assisting. Druggan will present witnesses to support a complaint alleging improper use of an assistant county prosecuting attorney to recover a diamond ring from Myra Opal Eversole, 24.

Columbus U.P Homer Bostwick Common Pleas John King Charlies 8S Druggan Newton D. Baker Cleveland King MyYs Opal Eversole

Tennis courts aplenty in Brooklyn parks

Beep offers 370 tennis courts across eight Brooklyn, New York parks for public use.

Brooklyn N. Y

League of Nations Council Postponed Sessions Open Door to Customs Union Fallout

Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations Council delaying further sessions until Friday. German and Austrian delegates use the pause to prepare for abandoning their proposed customs union.

Geneva U.P League of Nations Council

Dowager Queen Marie of Romania Faces Urgent Operation

Telkomp News agency said in Bucharest that Dowager Queen Marie, 32, is seriously ill and must undergo an operation as soon as possible.

Vienna U.R Marie Romania Telkomp Bucharest

San Antonio police pistol team members killed in crash

Two members of the San Antonio Texas police pistol team were crushed to death and two others were injured when their automobile skidded and overturned on the Dixie highway eight miles south of Bowling Green Ohio last night.

Bowling Green U.R San Antonio, Tex Dixie Highway Here

Hoover Muscle Shoals bids include Daily Furnace offer

Among bids received by President Hoover's Muscle Shoals commission for leasing the power and nitrate project was one from the Daily Furnace Company of Canton Ohio.

Washington Hoover Muscle Shoals Commission Daily Furnace Company Canton Ohio

Beveridge Family Plans Third Annual Reunion

The Beveridge family holds its third annual reunion at the Athens County Fairgrounds next Sunday September 6. A large gathering is expected and a basket dinner will be served at noon.

Beveridge Athens County Fairgrounds

Offic ers Elected for M E Sunday School Year

GLOUSTER September 2 At a Monday night meeting the M E Sunday School reorganized for the coming fiscal year. New officers include Superintendent C B Dillon and assistants in all departments with duties starting next Sunday morning.

J. H. Elias E. E. Munden Ruth Darling Margaret Gamwell Nellie Belle Williams R. B. Smith Leona Dillon C. K. Rockhold Celia Cavey W. A. Pride Mary Binderbasin Thomas Hemsley

Sabo Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Sabo and two children John Margerite return home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs George Koesis in Detroit.

Joseph Sabo John Margerite Mr. Sabo George Koesis Detroit

Jacksonville Wins Twilight League Showdown 3-2

In GLOUSTER on Tuesday afternoon Jacksonville defeated Trimble 3-2 to break a week old tie. Heizer starred for Trimble at first base, Hilton contributed a two-base hit and scored the winning run on Shumway's hit, Butsko pitched five shutout innings with four strikeouts, and Anderson fanned twice for Trimble.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Heizer Hilton Shumway Butsko Anderson Abrhe Russell Withem McDaniel Ginnan Seckinger Hilt Ewe Metas Oes Brown BEA V. Earich Grandy Willig D. Earich Heiser I Cnee Theisen Eeensennememe G Anderson Harry J. Grandy Cdcieneneannnened L. Pet Jacksonville Hunterdon American Legion Hollister Ecwene Happy Stars

Drury Drugs Football Team Plans Meeting

Glouster September 2 report notes a 4 member football event. A meeting of the Drury Drugs football team and others interested is set at the Drury Drug Store on Thursday evening at 7:30. All last year’s team members are asked to attend.

Eet Glouster Drury Drugs Drury Drug Store

Holters Visit Glouster As New School Leaders Arrive

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Holter visited Glouster as Mr Holter completes a Master’s at Columbia University and will lead Wellston High School this year. Mr. DeLong, formerly of Ironton, becomes the new Glouster High School principal.

Glouster H. L. Holter

McKee Brothers Split Des Moines Golf Final

Craig McKee defeated his brother Bob in the final round to win the Des Moines golf championship. The brothers have reached the final three years running, with Bob winning once in that span.

Craig McKee Des Moines de- Sting Bob Bob Winnig

Chauncey-Dover Plans for Commencement

Chauncey Dover Eighth Grade commencement set for Friday at 2 30 pm in Chauncey High School auditorium. Buses will run from Millfield and Sugar Creek at 12 30 pm to transport pupils. Names listed for Chauncey Millfield Sugar Creek Oregon Ridge Big Sandy Little Sandy Bailey Circle Hill and Circle Hill groups.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Chauncey High School Millfield Sugar Creek Venice G. B. Courtney Max Tennihill Millfield VI Thomas A. Jenkins Chauncey VIII Evelyn Reynolds Wesley Wal Oregon Ridge Gerald Bentley Margaret Cooper Elizabeth Daych Virgil Deccar John Howath Ry Howath Rosey Hubey Vince Vach John Miller Joseph King Big Sandy Lizzie McCune Renee O’rourke Irene Maszaros Iva Jones Goldie Wilson Ceoil Kiser Dan Keirns Edmond Smith Raymond Smith Frank Binderwich Little Sandy Charles Shilds Milly Shingler Virgil Evener Emma Messenger Bailey Iva Bullock Circle Hill Mary Bell

Infant Pearl Russell Dies in East Millfield

Pearl Eileen Russell seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlowe Russell died Tuesday night at 8 30 at the family home in East Millfield after cholera infantum illness. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Survived by parents a brother Bobby and a father recently home from a mine accident with a broken leg.

Chauncey Pearl Eileen Marlowe Russell East Millfield Bobby Mr. Russell

Mine Union Urges Joint Coal Convention

Chauncey Ohio Local Union No. 358 of the United Mine Workers sends a message to President Hoover. Secretary Floyd Karns asks for a joint convention of operators and miners in the Bituminous Coalfield to discuss conditions and stabilization for Chauncey’s 589 members.

Chauncey Hoover Floyd Karns United States Herbert Hoover Washington, D. C Ohio United Mine Workers of America Local

Dinner for Mrs Speilman Appreciated by Sanders Family

Dr and Mrs C N Sanders of Millfield entertained with a dinner honoring Mrs Fauna Speilman of Columbus who has been visiting Mr and Mrs C B Sanders. Attending were Mrs Speilman Eldon Sanders Columbus Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders Charles Sanders and Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanders and children all of Millfield.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Millfield Fauna Speilman Columbus C. BE. Sanders Speilman Eldon Sanders Clarence Sanders Charles Sanders Lewis Sanders

Local Resident Charlie Pyles Nearing Goiter Operation

Sept 2 report notes Charlie Pyles of Millfield in Mansfield Ohio receiving treatment for goiter and likely to undergo surgery. Mrs Pyles and daughters Lorena and Delena are visiting Mrs Elizabeth Phillips and Elmer Phillips in Chauncey with Mrs Pyles' mother and brother.

Chauncey Charlie Pyles Millfield Mansfield Ohio

Prayer Meeting Thursday at The Plains Church of God

Prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at The Plains Church of God Chauncey as announced in the local notes. The event aims to gather attendees for prayer and fellowship.

Chauncey Plains Church of God

Chauncey Woman Hurt In Automobile Crash

Mrs. Thom as D. Schoonover of Chauncey sustained head and facial injuries in a Sunday automobile crash near Thornport Ohio. She was thrown from the seat as another car struck the Schoonover vehicle on a curve, breaking the windshield and injuring several passengers during a Grafton visit.

Chauncey Thomas D. Schoonover Thornport Ohio

Keeton and Calhoun Family Union Set for Sept 6

The annual Keeton and Calhoun family reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Lancaster Camp Grounds. All members and relatives are invited.

Chauncey Keeton Calhoun Lancaster Camp Grounds

Local visitors and travels around Chauncey and Millfield

Miss Elizabeth Stanley hosts Eddie Ecelbarger from Adrian, as John Stanley escorts him to visit Bertha Stanley and Mrs. Jack Lightfoot. Ruth Burdette of Columbus visits The Plains and brings Bart Keeton home for a week. The State Fair draws Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewer and John Law to Columbus. George Williamson visits Columbus with his parents. Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr returns from Columbus to Millfield. Ernest Stanley and Donna Sanders visit Chauncey from near Albany. Mrs. Searles moves to Chauncey with Co. L. Champlin. Alvira Mason hosts Lucetta Maloney Nelsonville and others from Steubenville and Nelsonville. Mrs. Mandie Workman returns to Zanesville after two weeks in Chauncey. Mrs. McKinley Omen returns to Columbus after a week with Denver Bricker. Dwight Karns returns home from Peach Ridge to his grandparents Ezra and ? Karns in Lane.

Kempton Rising Park Lancaster John Davis Iceland Miss Rose Bishopville William Witham Blaine Chalfant Pleasantville P. B. Chalfant George Herbst Carl Palmer Hemlock Bert Palmer Author Palmer Cradlebaugh Trimble Carl Welling Vernice George Walker Clarence Hooper Hunterdon Reese Thompson Adamsville Sherely Northrup Minnie Keck James Friend Mary Keck William, Dalton, Jr Bonadean William Dalton Redtown Darrel Witham Audra Chalfant Gerald Nagle Athens Charles Wade Greens Run Emmett Olbers Fred Olbers Marguerite Coey Chillicothe Elizabeth Stanley Chauncey Eddie Ecelbarger Adrian Mich John Stanley Bertha Stanley Jack Lightfoot Ruth Burdette Columbus the Plains Riley Keeton Bart Keeton George Williamson James Williamson Herman Theisen, Jr Millfield Ernest Stanley Donna Sanders Albany Searles Salem Co. L. Champlin Alvira Mason Lucetta Maloney Nelsonville Ernest Dahlman Elsie Busney Steubenville Mandie Workman Zanesville McKinley Omen Denver Bricker Mill Street Dwight Karns Peach, Ridge Ezra Karns Lane

Millfiell M E Sunday School Reports Attendance and Music

Special program planned as Millfiell M E Sunday School meets with fair attendance. A piano solo by Mrs Dan Simpkins and a vocal by Dorothy Gillesme and Pauline Tracy, with Bertha Simpson on piano, perform A Faded Flower. Next Sunday Lorena Sissen and Margaret Marsha sing a vocal duet and Kathryn Gillespie gives a piano solo.

Chauncey Millfiell M. E Dan Simpkins Dorothy Gillesme Pauline Tracy Bertha Simpson Lorena Sissen Margaret Marsha Kathryn Gillespie

Social nets raise funds at Millfield Meth Church event

Ep League of the Millfield Mission church realized the sum from a social held in the store building. The amount collected was announced.

Social Nets Chauncey League of the Millfield Meth

Nine Mines Operating In Chauncey District Report

Nine mines were operating in the Chauncey district today with No. 255 No. 10 Ohio No. 1 and other mines active. The report lists multiple mines working in the area as of September 2.

Chauncey Ohio

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