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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

6

Car Wrecks New Chrysler Roadster in Chauncey

Fred Russell of Pontiac Michigan drove a new Chrysler sport roadster to Chauncey for Labor Day. The car was wrecked when another vehicle tried to pass it near the Coe farm west of town. Russell and George Sofrones Jr endured only slight bruises. wrecked roadster taken to a local garage.

Chauncey Fred Russell Pontiac Mich Russell George Sofrones, Jr Coe Farm

Plane Attracts Local Interest in Chauncey Labor Day

The plane brought by Carl Isselstein of Toledo drew big crowds in Chauncey over Sunday and Labor Day. Isselstein visited his parents in Deanville and received permission to land the aircraft on county land. Several locals enjoyed rides high above town during his stay.

Carl Isselstein Labor Day Chauncey Toledo Isselstein Deanville

Labor Day Recess Draws Chauncey Folk Home

Day and Labor Day period sees many Chauncey residents and former locals return from Dayton and Pontiac Michigan as well as from Detroit Toledo and Columbus. The piece notes small Chauncey communities in those cities and a general homecoming pattern.

Chauncey Dayton Pontiac Mich Detroit Toledo Columbus

Millfield Personal Visit Recap Featuring Local Passages

Millfield hosts Mr. and Mrs. George Learned and son Robert of Columbus visiting Dr. A. J. Learned and relatives. B. W. King of Crooksville calls on Mrs. Jennie Sanders. Henry Heffkin and wife of Lancaster spend the weekend in Millfield. Leonard Simpson and son Junior of Columbus holidaying at the Simpson home in Millfield.

Millfield George Learned Robert Columbus A. J. Learned B. W. King Crooksville Jennie Sanders Henry Heffkin Lancaster Leonard Simpson Son Junior Walter Davis Mary Adeline J. C. Bardin Mary Margaret

Social notes and migrations of Athens residents

Mr and Mrs R L Sanders hosted a reunion at Rock Springs fairground with guests from Akron and Columbus. Miss Alice Brewer visits Columbus relatives while Miss Frances Hatch heads to Lamont Iowa to teach at Graceland college. Meetings and travels of numerous locals include Mrs Julia Friday and Miss Helen Leech, and Miss Ena Nelson returns from Charleston and Asheville trips.

Alice Brewer West Union Street Columbus

Ye Old Time Club Holds Millfield Meeting and Dance

Ye Old Time Club of Millfield met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Russell east of Millfield. An old-fashioned dance was enjoyed with Mr. Russell winning clog dancing honors and William Antle taking best Charlestoning prize. The next gathering is planned September 15 at Misses Mabel and Bernice Kittle’s home with numerous members and guests in attendance.

Chauncey Millfield Newton Russell Russell William Antle Mabel Bernice Kittle L. E. Woods R. H. Wemmer Floyd Wemmer F. E. Boudinot A. L. Brown Phillip Powell Orris Boudinot Harold and Frank Wemmer Reuben Kittle G. C. Patton Merle

Local Social Visits and Health Update

Miss Louise Neal returns to Athens after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rorick. Ethel Brindo of Mansfield spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Robinett. Denzil Powell of Columbus visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Powell. Ray Rorick was in New Marshfield at Hiram Baughman’s home. Opal Barnes of Mansfield visited her parents Mr. and Mrs Ira Barnes. Mrs. Russell McHarg returns from a two week stay in Lancaster with Mr. and Mrs. William Sanderson. James McHarg’s condition, formerly critical, is much improved. Clell Thorne, Parkersburg, Va., will spend winter with George Gabriel Jr.

Louise Neal Athens Roy Rorick Ethel Brindo Mansfield T. R. Robinett Denzil Powell Columbus James Powell Ray Rorick New Marshfield Hiram Baughman Opal Barnes

Mrs Earl Thompson Returns Home After Surgery

Chauncey Sept 5 Mrs Earl Thompson was brought home to The Plains from White Cross hospital Columbus where she had surgery two weeks ago. She was accompanied by Dr L D Nelson The Plains her condition is said to be much improved.

Chauncey Earl Thompson the Plains White Cross Hospital Columbus L. D. Nelson

Man Victim of Hit Skip Driver Identified

Columbus Sept 5. The body found along the National Road east of Springfield Sunday morning is identified as Monroe Nelson, 37, 280 E Mound St. He died of brain concussion after a hit and run. Nelson, a barber out of work, had gone to Springfield on a business trip. He is survived by his mother Mrs Martha J Nelson six brothers and three sisters. Interment will be in Dexter Meigs County.

Columbus Springfield Monroe Nelson Mound St Nelson Martha J. Nelson George B Samuel Carl Clyde Fred Hysell Nellie Clements Clara Kiener Hilah Peters Dexter Meigs County

Ormiston Demonstrates Television at National Radio Show

Kenneth G. Ormiston, Pacific coast radio expert, showcases the first public television operation at the National Radio Show in Los Angeles. He broadcasts the image of a girl on screen and promises further tests including visitor images and reception from other stations.

Kenneth G. Ormiston Los Angeles Ormiston

Sowing and Reaping Sermon At Church of God

Rev. Ralph Poole preached on Sowing and Reaping from Galatians at the Church of God on Hocking Street during weeklong evangelistic services. Revival meetings continue each evening with Poole to follow with The Scarlet Cord and special music featured.

Ralph Poole Church of God Hocking Street Poole Jesus Christi

A Practical Morning Frock 6224

A cotton print morning frock features a yoke belt and pocket facings with piping. Linen gingham and tub silk options noted, sizes 38 to 54 with yardage details for a 48 inch bust. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Widow Mccrimmon Dies After Auto Crash Year Later

After a year she mourns the death of Mrs Bertha Mccrimmon 60 in an automobile accident early today authorities said she died at home as family recalls the loss in a brief notice

Youngstown Bertha McCrimmon

Columbus Man John R. Son Dies After Auto Crash

Columbus resident John R. Son, 70, who was hit by an automobile on August 2, died in the city.

Columbus John R. Son

Wave and Sheen Hair Preparation Promises Marcel Look

The ad describes a home method for achieving a marcel like wave using Wave and Sheen. It details shampooing weekly, applying the product with a comb, optionally brushing or using hands, dampening, inserting combs, and tying a veil for about an hour. It claims a soft wave and false marcel perception. It notes a 75 cent bottle sold at counters and urges widespread belief.

Marcel

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