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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1930

Page

5

Farmers Through Sale Of Livestock And Roughage

A report notes farmers through the sale of live stock the feeding of straw and other roughage and the purchase of hay reflecting farm supply and expense patterns.

Postpone Funeral of Hayburn Family

Chauncey September 4 The triple funeral for Mr and Mrs Ernest Hayburn and son Ernest Jr delayed from this morning to Friday at 10 o clock The service will be at Trimble Church of Christ Rev Courtney Chauncey officiating Mrs Hayburn and son and Mr Hayburn's sister Flossie Hayburn killed when an interurban car hit their car Monday Mr Hayburn remains in Dayton hospital where he died Wednesday Body to arrive at Trimble today

Chauncey Ernest Hayburn Ernest, Jr Dayton Trimble Church of Christ Courtney Hayburn Flossie Hayburn Mr. Hayburn Trimble

Trimble Grange to Hold Regular Meeting Saturday Evening

Trimble Grange No. 1880 will meet Saturday evening at the Grange Hall in Trimble. Grangers are urged to attend due to important business on the agenda.

Chauncey Trimble

Elizabeth Stanley Leaves Chauncey for Dayton Winter

Miss Elizabeth Stanley of Chauncey travels to Dayton to stay with her aunt Mrs. Q O G Tasch for the winter and attend Dayton schools. Mrs Tasch visited Elizabeth and accompanied her home from Chauncey with Floyd Stanley's wife.

Chauncey Elizabeth Stanley Dayton QO. G. Tasch

Guests from Orbiston and Jackson Visit The Plains Family

Mrs Lew Jones and her son Lew of Orbiston and Mrs Jennie Gosley of Jackson Mich guest in The Plains with Mr and Mrs Ben Harrison. The Harrison climate spent weekend with Mrs Harrison's parents Mr and Mrs Lew Jones in Orbiston and visited Mrs Harrison's sister Mrs William Koon in Murray City.

Lew Jones Lew Orbiston Jennie Gosley Jackson, Mich Jones the Plains Ben Harrison

Mason family visits Chauncey relatives two towns away

Albert and Clarence Mason, along with Benny Mason, all of Ak ron and Glouster, visited Chauncey Monday to see their aunts Mrs. E Phillips and Mrs Allie Kincaid. James Campbell of Chauncey, a paralytic stroke survivor for months, has recovered enough to sit on his porch.

Albert and Clarence Mason Akron Benny Mason

Funeral for James Cooksey Held at Sugar Creek Church

Chauncey Ohio September funeral service for James Cooksey age 78 held at Sugar Creek Church with Rev G B Courtney officiating. Chauncey Quartet sang. burial in State Street Cemetery Athens. Survivor list includes widow Mary Jane and six children with relatives noted.

Chauncey Sugar Creek James Cooksey G. B. Courtney Church of Christ State Street Athens E. R. Walburn Cooksey Athens County Ohio Kentucky Mary Jane Cooksey Jay Milton Harkins Nola Cone Estella Smith Madge Hunter

Families Take Sunday Trip and News of Accidents Reach Localites

Mr and Mrs Alex Ross and son Norman Lewis join Mr and Mrs Lewis Mingus in a trip to Nelsonville visiting Mrs Myra Brooks and later Bremen. The Brooks home was a picnic stop. Mike and Andrew Poslic return from Detroit seeking mine work. William Brooks, six, fractures an arm in a fall from a horse. Wilfred Mingus kills a copperhead snake after it nearly bites Mrs Lewis Mingus. Ernest Mingus and sons from Jacksonville visit the Mingus family, and Carl E Leffler visits Chauncey relatives.

Alex Ross Norman Lewis Lewis Mingus Nelsonville Myra Brooks Arza Brooks Brooks Bremen Mike Andrew Poslic Detroit Charlie Brooks Basil Millfield William Wilfred

Mrs Stroud III Chauncey Seriously Ill at Home

Mrs Charles Stroud formerly Mildred Leffler, has been critically ill at her parents home in Chauncey. She was moved by ambulance to St Clair Hospital Columbus on Wednesday and will likely undergo gallstone surgery.

Chauncey Personal Gossip From Athens Visitations

Chauncey residents Elizabeth Phillips and sister Alice Kincaid visited Athens. William Hutchinson and wife left for Cleveland after the death of his father Boone Hutchinson. Dorothy Locke and Lenore Schultz stayed with George Phillips in McDermott. Floyd Stanley of Chauncey hosted his son-in-law Joseph Stanley, wife, and children Billy Joe and Floyd Leroy of Pomeroy.

Chauncey Elizabeth Phillips Aliie Kincaid Athens William Hutchinson Boone Hutchinson Cleveland Dorothy Locke Lenore Schultz George Phillips McDermott Floyd Stanley

Efforts Mount to Find Justice Crater Who Vanished

New York Sept 4 Justice Joseph F Crater, missing since Aug 6 after withdrawing 3500 at a bank and buying a theater ticket, was found to have about 5000 in his possession earlier that day and about 1500 in cash at the bank. Investigators continued search for Crater and clues to his disappearance.

New York U.R Supreme Court Joseph F. Crater Crater

Coal executive survives ambush near Nortonville

Nortonville Ky Sept 4 Charles Blanchard superintendent of Norton Coal Mining Co was shot at by hidden attackers along a wooded road near fired on Negro miners. He lost control of his car crashed into a tree then fired a concealed machine gun from the vehicle and routed the assailants.

Nortonville U.P Charles Blanchard Norton Coal Mining Company Blanchard

Pomeroy and Nearby Folks Travel for Visits and News

A string of travels and homecomings fills the region as residents depart for Cleveland Utica N Y and Columbus. Families visit relatives in Salem Buckeye Lake Minersville and Huntington while others return from trips to Harrisburg and Shenandoah Valley. Local movements include moves into new homes and attendances at funerals and reunions with many names listed.

Pennies Stolen in Gas Station Burglaries

In Glouster on Sept. 4 a burglary at Murphy Motor Co and nearby Rockhold Filling Stations yielded mainly pennies. Entry at Rockhold was through a broken glass pane. 38 pennies from the cash register. Murphy station saw a glass break and two coin machines pried. pennies stolen from both cash and machines. Police suspect a juvenile thief hit both sites.

Glouster Murphy Motor Co Rockhold Murphy Station

Sam Dunnett Injured in Mine Explosion at Drydock

Sam Dunnett of Glouster was injured in dynamite blast at mine 255 in Drydock on Tuesday. He suffered a broken jaw in two places and received first aid locally before being moved to Grant Hospital in Columbus, accompanied by his wife.

Glouster Sam Dunnett Grant Hospital Columbus Dunnett

Hartmans End Western Tour Return And Elk Antlers Gift

Hartman family Elmer Mrs Elmer Elmer Hartman Herbert Hartman Modoc and Ben Verity Chauncey returned from an 8000 mile motor trip through Yellowstone and the Pacific coast. They brought elk antlers and petrified forest pieces. the antlers were presented to Julius Pico and shown at Pico Wholesale Co salesrooms.

Glouster Elmer Hartman Herbert Hartman Modoc Ben Verity Chauncey West Yellowstone National Park Pacific Coast Petrified Forest Julius Pico Pico Wholesale Co

Jacksonville Trimble High School opens with 135 enrollments

Jacksonville and Trimble schools start the new term led by W M Anderson with 135 auto shop enrollees and 23 Smith Hughes auto department students. Printing class expands. grade schools enroll 200 at Jacksonville and 161 at Trimble. Superintendent Root notes reassignments. M M Bryson leads Trimble and Jacksonville grades.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Smith-Hughes Automobile Department W. M. Anderson Jacksonville Root M. M. Bryson Fay McKinley Mary McCann Neil McCann Sylvia Gaskalla Helen Kearns Lillian Deal Mary Cronin M. E. Christman Hazel Raber I[dyth Wolfe Edra Lantz Nina Sprague W. C. Merritt Helen K. Crawford Sara Willis Bernice Carter

High School Music Staff Assignments Named

Mrs McBride of Marietta to lead vocal music in Hallister Greens Run and Jacksonville Trimble high schools and Trimble grade schools O C Apt to direct county high school orchestra work

McBride Marietta Hollister Greens Run Jacksonville-Trimble High School Trimble Jacksonville Trimble Township O. C. Apt

Mead takes over Gormley Bros. dry cleaning at Glouster

Joe Mead of Murray City has purchased the dry cleaning and pressing business of Gormley Bros. in Glouster and is now in full charge. Bryan Gormley remains with the new proprietor for the present. Mead and family have moved to Glouster and reside on Urbancrest property owned by Mrs. Amanda Williams.

Glouster Joe Mead Murray City Gormley

Glouster Reds to Play Stockport Sunday

The Glouster Reds travel to Stockport for a 2:30 PM game. The matchup is set for Sunday with the Stockport team hosting.

REDS Stockport Glouster Glouster Reds

Pastor Kemper Attends M E Conference in Oxford

Rev. Paul E. Kemper of Glouster M E Church attends the annual M E Conference at Miami University in Oxford. Officials expect Monday announcements naming minister assignments for the coming year.

Glouster Paul E. Kemper Glouster M. E Oxford Miami University

Funeral Guests From Out of Town Attend Davis Funeral

Middleport reports out of town relatives attending the funeral of BE. F. Davis on Monday afternoon at the residence. Attendees include Dr. Robert Jones and son Joan Robert and Miss Sara Jones of Greenfield, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ervin, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. O’Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams, Mrs. R. B. Jones and nephew Robert Williams of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fisher of Zanesville.

Middleport BE. F. Davis Robert Jones Joan Robert Sara Jones Greenfield Edgar Ervin R. J. O'Donnell Tom Williams R. B. Jones Robert Williams Columbus Clinton Fisher Zanes

Notable Residents and Families Listed Across Cities

A roster of residents and relatives is presented, naming Jane Jones in Cincinnati, Mary B Stagx and daughter in Middlebourne West Virginia, David Hughes family in Girard, Russell McCullough, C K Bowyer, Tena Armstrong and daughter in Hildreth, William Curry and son in Pt Pleasant, and Robert Williams with Hugh Williams in Shawnee.

Eichinger family returns from Columbus trip

The Rev. C. H. Eichinger and wife drove to Columbus yesterday and returned the same day with their son Henry who has been in White Cross Hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation. Henry is reported greatly improved and progressing well.

Middleport C. H. Eichinger Columbua Henry White Cross Eichinger

Local notes on births deaths and travel for Meigs County families

John Blair returns from California fully recovered while Frank Clark comes back from Pueblo. Births are announced for a son to Ralph and wife in Chester Township and a daughter to Holt and wife. Meigs County reports 67 patients at Athens State Hospital. August saw nine new trucks and 25 passenger cars bought locally. Cecil Fragier is held in Pomeroy jail on a Pennsylvania warrant over a truck disappearance. Remains of Mrs. Michael Holter were brought from Marion to Pomeroy for burial with family plans to visit Mrs. Priode at Gravel Hill before returning to Marton.

Ralph Carker Chester Township A. Smith Sumner Holt Spencer George Frecker Meigs County Athens State Hospital Cecil Fragier Zanesville Willock Welker Pennsylvania Pomeroy Michael Holter Marion, O Osie Weaver Charles Weaver Hwing Tin Pomeroy Morning Star Albert Priode Gravel Hill Middleport Marton

Residents Linked to Chester Visit and Local Updates

Several are reported at Chester with I. N. Hutchinson among them. His son Clarence is with him, Kittening, Pa. Mrs. Susan Weber remains in good health at home. Mrs. C. A. Fox is improving. Norman Bahram, Bliss College attendee from Columbus, has returned to Pomeroy to finish high school next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carl of Baltimore are visiting relatives on Union Avenue. Miss Emma Koehler of Pomeroy is at Holzer Hospital for a short treatment period.

Middleport Louis Seyfried New Lexington Elizabeth Jenkins Mary Dawson M. J. Mygatt Toledo Gerald Luellen Salem Thomas A. Elder Cleveland Utica N. Y Elder John F. Hauck Portsmouth D. H. Morris Detroit Ross Luellen South Second Street W. F R. W. Harris Gilbert Hayes Gilbert Anna Margaret Kathrin Decker Shenandoah Valley Harrisburg Lexington Robert E. Lee Chapel Mary Stagg Gertrude Traugh Robert Middlebourne W. Va E. F. Davis G. J. Hamilton Bill Long Broadway Street Arthur Curtis Clyde Battin Kent Frank Pendergrass Mary Wilhelm Logan Chester I. N. Hutchinson Clarence Kittaning Susan Weber C. A. Fox Norman Bahram Bliss College Columbus Pomeroy Louis Carl Baltimore V. Carl Union Avenue Emma Koehler Holzer Hospital

Ohio drought survey calls for $20 million in extra farm credit

A survey for Governor Cooper shows 123 510 farmers in drought areas of Ohio need about 20 million dollars more credit. The average requested per farmer is 161 dollars, with livestock mostly in good or fair condition. Farmers expect cuts in beef cattle sheep hogs and dairy cattle as forage shortages persist.

Columbus Ohio Cooper Perry L. Green Farma

Possible challenge to Ruth Hanna McCormick’s Senate seat

Washington reports renewed talk that Ruth Hanna McCormick may have her Senate seat challenged if elected this fall. The Illinois candidate publicly challenged Chairman Nye of the Senate Campaign Investigating Committee. Some McCormick supporters acknowledge the risk of a close path to seating.

Washington U.R Ruth Hanna McCormick Senate Illinois Nye

Pollock Children Meet After Eight Years Homecoming

CARBONDALE September 4 members of the Pollock family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake Pollock near New Marshfield for a reunion. The eight children present included Roxia Sturgill Barberton Henry Pollock and Arthur Kent James Pollock Reta Freda Marylyn Gypsum Amos Pollock Londa Ray Clark Murt Chile Willard Wilma Donald Paul Stewart Aliie Barnes Norfolk Virginia. It marked the first time in eight years all the Pollock children had met together.

Carbondale Pollock Jake Pollock New Marshfield Thos Roxia Sturgill Barberton Henry Pollock Arthur Kent James Pollock Reta Freda Maralyn Gypsum Harry Pollock Mildred Virgene Columbne Amos Pollock Danehtter Londa Nelsonville Ray Clark Murt Chile Pete Frisby Wiliiard Wilma Donald Paul Stewart George Dowler Aliie Barnes Norfolk Virginia Mra. Pollock

Dragging Feet to Stepping Feet with S.S.S. Cure

An advertisement claims low red blood cell counts impair vitality and uses dramatic testaments from years of use. It promotes S.S.S. as a blood builder to boost red cells, appetite, and energy, urging readers to buy the large bottle at drug stores.

Fountain-Head S.S.S

Bagnhill suit vs Walasky Walford in Athens County

Common Pleas Court in Athens County processes a suit by Will J. and Hilah WN. Bagnhill against Pete and Rittle Walasky and William Walford for payment on a promissory note and foreclosure of mortgage.

Will J Hilah WN. Bagnhill Athens County Common Pleas Court Pete and Rittle Walasky William Walford

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Long Wear

Beauty ad touts MELLO GLO powder as the first requisite for lovely skin. It claims a new French process keeps it on longer and prevents shine on the nose. The product promises smooth spreading, a youthful bloom, and protection against pastiness flakiness irritation and large pores. D ZENNER CO.

D. Zenner CO

Funeral Services For Samuel Riggle Held At Home

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Samuel Riggle of 6 Coulson Avenue at his residence. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox and the Rev. M. E. Chatley presided with Fred Lee Tom singing as Mr. Riggle, 78, died Saturday evening at 6 from a complication of diseases.

Samuel Riggle Coulson Avenue West Union Street A. Y. Wilcox M. E. Chatley Fred Lee Tomsang Mr. Riggle

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Mrs Carl E. Leffler Mr. Leffler Chauncey Monday Mrs. Stroud III Columbus Hospital Sullivan Walter Allen St. Albans Errett Russell Ambrosia Beard Fred Gardner Gardner John Haddox Walter Haddox Pittsburgh Bob Patterson Blaine Carr Shawnee Bridge Robert Harrig South Third Avenue Victor Hinea James Huntington J. W Byers Clara Gales West Bridgewater C. M. Hennessey Melissa Crary Zaneaville Gates Miss Waterman Miss Mae Will Cheatham Henry Cheatham Lon Greenlee Martha Stewart Mill Street O'Leary South Sixth Avenue James Souder Columbus Tuesaday Michael Clifford Oscar Marcum South Side Thor Olsen Labor Day Leo Beeson Bill Bob John Ann Jones Alvira Helen Beeson Wanda Byers Harry Ramsey Ray Smith Delaware Gene Wyatt B. F. Fultz Charles Gregg D. L. Lansbury News of Glouster and Vicinity 214 W. A. Craft News of the Sunday Creek Valley Hartmans Jacksonville-Trimble High John Ll. Blair Syracuse Calfornia Frank Clark Graham Station Pueblo Colo Ruth McCormick Common Pleas Court Gross’ Store Athens, Ohio Cross Bros Haney Goodrich Co S. Court St
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