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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1931

Page

10

Chauncey P T A Plans Coming Year Activities

Chauncey September meeting of the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association in the high school auditorium drew members led by president A L Preston. Plans for the coming year include a membership drive and committee appointments. New members Wir and Mrs Paul Theisen and Woodrow Ferrell joined. Paul Theisen elected treasurer and Mrs Wesley Walburn secretary. The Hoon family will relocate to New Marshfield where Mrs Hoon will teach Home Economics at New Marshfield High School while Rev Miles E Hoon remains as Chauncey Church of Christ pastor.

Chauncey

Return from East Chauncey motor trip ends in Atlantic City

Postmaster Clarence E. McCafferty and Mrs Iferty with children Dicky Joe Dorothy Jane and Mrs Dean Linncott and son have returned from a motor trip to Atlantic City and other points of interest.

East Chauncey Clarence E. McCafferty Iferty Dicky Joe Dorothy Jane Chauncey and Dean Linncott Mmy Nelsonville Atlantic City

Bible Class Meets at Char ity Church in Athens

Christian Women's Bible Class of the Charity Church of Christ met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Brewer in Athens. Mrs. Guy Brookins led the session. Frankin led devotions. reports were given by Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Gardner. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Charles Fiske who is seriously ill.

Chauncey Christian Oman Charity Church of Christ John N.rewer Athens Guy Brookins Frankin Ihn Shaffer Guy Gardner Charles Fiske Frank Jends Loyd Nye Brewer Florence Brewer Elsbeth Knode Neal Hessel Ts. T. R. Hamilton Charles Radfield Att Ferrell Harvey Nye John Shaffer Charles Ogg Floyd Nye Helen Howard Peter John Brewer Er Bingman

Cooley Dies Longtime Partner in Berry Hotel

Phillip H. Cooley a longtime associate of the late Edward C. Berry in Gallipolis hotel operations died just before 5 am at his home 47 Franklin Avenue. Funeral is Sunday at 2 pm Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. He was born in Fincastle Iowa and came to Gallipolis as a youth. He helped open the Berry Hotel in 1892 and served as night clerk for years. Survived by a widow two nieces Ella and Rea and John Cooley of Evanston Illinois.

E. C. Berry Phillip H. Cooley Edward C. Berry Berry Franklin Avenue Mt. Zion Baptist Church Union Street Cooley Fincastle Gallipolis Athens Mr. Berry Falls Ella Rea John Cooley Evanston

Gov White Opens 12 Mile Akron Canton Superhighway

Gov George White dedicates a 12 mile section of highway between Akron and Canton, completing 22 miles on State Route No 8 paved with a 40 foot wire brick surface atop a seven inch concrete base. The road allows high speed travel with safety for trucks and propeller machines in both directions.

Canton U.P George White Akron

Funeral held for Pearl Eileen Russell

Pearl Eileen Russell seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlowe Russell died Tuesday at home in East Millfield funeral services were held Thursday afternoon Burial was in Glouster Cemetery Survived by parents and brother Robert Chauncey Ohio

Chauncey Pearl Eileen Marlowe Russell East Millfield Glouster Robert

Conrad Reunion Set at Canters Cave Near Jackson

The annual Conrad family reunion will be held at Canters Cave near Jackson on Sunday September 6 Chauncey.

Chauncey Conrad Canters Cave Jackson

Keasey Family Seeks Mother in Phoenix Crisis

Richard Keasey, who has lived with his grandmother Mrs. Mary Keasey and Sherman Keasey in Chauncey, left for Phoenix, Arizona, to be with his mother Mrs. Peter Keasey whose lung illness is described as critical. the family had moved to the West months ago for her health.

Chauncey Richard Keasey Mary Keasey Sherman Keasy Phoenix Arizona Peter Keasey Keasey

Chayncey Work Report Lists Active Mines

A district work report shows Beven mines operating today. Active entries include No. 255 No. 10 No. 69 No. 24 Black Diamond L. D. Poston and Poston No. 6.

Chayncey Beven Mines Black L. D. Poston Poston

Trusted Chicago Broker Accepted Wolf Securities

Chicago broker David D. Weiss testified how he took more than 1 million dollars in securities from Walter E. Wolf without suspecting dishonesty by the bank employee who supplied them. Weiss said he knew Wolf since boyhood and cautioned him about risky market moves. Wolf remained in custody as the investigation continued.

Chicago U.R David D. Weiss Walter E. Wolf Wolf Weiss Walter

Five children and mother die in river crash near Columbus

A Columbus mother Mrs. Sarah Jane Reichley and her five children Con rad Juanita Robert Raymond and Charles all drowned when their car plunged from a highway into the Scioto River late Thursday night. Husband Patrick Reichley 31 survived after being thrown clear as authorities recovered the bodies and attempted revival efforts.

Scioto River Columbus, CO U.P Columbus Here Sarah Jane Reichley Conrad Juanita Robert Ray Mond Charles Patrick H. Reichley Reichley Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Government tightens tobacco clearance from bond

London reports the government restricted the clearance of tobacco from bond today. The move aims to control smuggling and boost state revenues amid ongoing fiscal measures.

London

Duty on tobacco poised for imminent increase

A report indicated that an increase in the tobacco duty was imminent, signaling potential higher costs for smokers and retailers. The note emphasized pending policy action without naming the specific date or lawmakers involved.

Minnesota corn eating contest crowds Ort onville

Eat Up Surplus Gourmands of Minnesota Gather To Perform Mighty Deeds. Ortonville Minnesota September 4. U.P. Heavy eaters from across the state assembled to compete in Minnesota's first corn eating contest before 5000 people. Wagers were placed on corn and other farm products. Contenders, many large, pledged they would eat more corn on the cob than any rival. Heaps of corn lined the stage for the event. Women judged the cooks and prepared the food.

Gourmands Minnesota Ortonville Minn U.P

Flood Toll in San Juan as River Flood Rages

Ten bodies were recovered in Ponce after a flood on the Portuguese River. The disaster at Port of San Juan left an estimated death toll ranging from 35 to 200, with communities urged to await updated figures.

San Juan Porto Rico Ponce

Lloyd's Insurance Ties In Wolf Case Rumors

Representatives of Lloyds of London noted Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company insured for 2 million dollars against losses arising from Wolf's cases. It was believed Wolf's speculative exposure could reach 2 million dollars.

Lloyd’s of London Lloyd’s Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company Wolf's Wolf

In Probate Court Inheritance Tax For Nancy Linscott Estate

In probate court the estate of Nancy Linscott shows an inheritance tax of 481.34 dollars. The total estate valued at 9191.22 dollars with 6876.29 dollars subject to tax.

Nancy Linscott

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