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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1932

Page

6

W C T U Re-Elects President for Year and Plans Athens County Meeting

Mrs. T. A. Copeland was re elected Athens W C T U president for the calendar year and chosen as delegate to the State Convention in Cleveland on October 18 with Mrs. Mary Henry as alternate. Treasurer reports 125 members and a surplus. County convention to be held at First Presbyterian Church with date to be announced. officers elected include Copeland Saylor Sloan Allison Lawrence Farrar.

First Christian Church Cleveland Mary Henry Athens County First Presbyterian Church T. A. Copeland Roy Saylor A. O. Sloane Ida Allison Helen Lawrence H. T. Farrar

Imann’s Gas Tablets Promises Relief From Gas Symptoms

An advertisement claims Imann’s Gas Tablets end gas in stomach and bowels and relieve associated discomfort. It says the product stops bloating and anxious feelings, improves circulation, and reduces drowsiness after meals. Available at Cline Pharmacy and other drug stores for $1.00.

Imann Baalmann Cline Pharmacy

Father and Daughter Host Surprise Birthday Party

Mr. Vern Frost and daughter Emma Louise hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs. Frost at 78 May Avenue Monday evening. Attendees included the Pierces with Charles, Westfalls with Billy and Claude Jr, Whitmores with Richard, Kelley family with Regina and Elsa Maye, Ralph Whitmore, and Vern Frost with Emma Louise and Shelia. Music, cards, gifts, and refreshments completed the gathering.

Vern Frost Emma Louise Shelia

Wyatt Family Reunion Planned at Embry Park

The Wyatt family announces its annual reunion to be held Sunday, September 11 in Embry Park near Pennsville, Morgan County. Miss Mary Connett chairs the program. officers include Charles H. Wyatt president, Herbert Glazier vice president, Charlotte Wyatt Howe secretary, and Will R. Cable treasurer.

Wyatt Embry Park Pennsville Morgan County Mary Connett Charles H. Wyatt Athens Herbert Glazier Belpre Charlotte Wyatt Howe Will R. Cable

Miss Iris Young Heads Commercial Department

Miss Iris Young leaves Athens to take a new post as head of the commercial department in the McLaney schools Perry County arriving in time for the school opening. She studied at the Office Training School Columbus and Athens High School and Ohio University.

Iris Young E. B. Young East State Street McLaney Schools Perry County Miss Young Columbus McLaney Athens High School Ohio University

Couple Weds in Here Back to Mark Forty Ninth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John McNerney of Columbus celebrate their forty ninth wedding anniversary with a trip to Athens to mark the occasion They are complemented by their two sons Dr Nevill McNerney and Dr Joseph McNerney, both physicians in Cleveland Miss Mary Hoodier of Nelsonville is noted as Mrs McNerney’s former name.

John McNerney Columbus Athens McNerney Mary Hoodier Nelsonville Val Davis Ohio University Nevill McNerney Joseph McNerney Ohio State University Cleveland

Portland Couple, Obituary and Marriage Notices

Portland Mrs Belle Roush dies at daughter’s home and funeral services followed at the church. Last Monday Charles Ward and Kathleen Jackson wed quietly at Ripley. Visitors include Frank Idle of Zanesville and Lucy Gibbs of Pomeroy with Middleswart relatives from Piqua and Saginaw Michigan.

Belle Roush W. S. Henderson Charles Ward Kathleen Jackson Portland Ripley Frank Idle Zanesville Lucy Gibbs Pomeroy Allen Middleswart Piqua Kathleen Middleswart Saginaw Mich

George Fielder Dies At Home in Indiana

George M. Fielder aged 72 former resident of The Plains died at his son Edwards Vincennes Indiana after a two year illness. Funeral Thursday in Bruceville burial in Bruceville He survived by daughter in law Mrs B H Fielder Chauncey and four sons Edward Hershal John George Jr and Graceville. His wife and a daughter preceded him. He was the last member of his immediate family.

Dhen Hornell N. Y Albert Price Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana William Ward Belpre Margaret Anderson Parkersburg Don Webster Howard Tom Deem Cairo Milo Rhoades Spiller Fred Ritchie Hazel Small Pittsburgh Bobby Howard G. Beuhler Beaver John Lee Cleveland J. Lee Dam Marshal Delaney R. E. Thompson Bonnette Columbus Durley Cincinnati W. G Herbert Means Dora Woomer East Liverpool Dorothy Price Philadelphia Raymond Johnson R. D. Johnson Margaret Adams Charleston George Adams Robert McKelvy Letart Nile Barnett Reedsville Lafe Grimm Spil Chauncey George M. Fielder the Plains Edward Fielder Vincennes Ind Bruceville B. H. Fielder Fielder

Scott Family Reunion at Athens Fairgrounds

CHAUNCEY Sept 7 Annual reunion of the Scott family held at the Athens Fairgrounds with next gathering set for the same site. Music in the afternoon provided by Evelyn Barnes Herman Barnes Delbert Hawk and Otis Blair of Chauncey followed by a noon picnic dinner attended by numerous Scott relatives from Wellston Lancaster Marion The Plains Gloucester and Chauncey. Local church note adds fall Naor Class Bible School session at The Plains M E Church led by Mrs EB Thompson.

Chauncey Scott Athens Fairgrounds Evelyn Barnes Herman Barnes Delbert Hawk Otis Blair Eric Cherrington Charles Scott Myron Raymond Scott William Heading Robert Wellston Bernice Audrey Scott Columbus Sadie Currans Lorena Mary Blackford Marion Blackford Josephine Danbaugh Albert Pratt Earl Perry John Conkey Gene Austin Ottie Cline Lancaster Frank A. Cline Woodrow Surgill Carol Cline John Cline Denver Wanda Marion Schoonover Marion Jr Donald Gerald Blackford Ellen Lloyd Jeanette Bettie Edward Blackford Florence Gail Junior Franklin Helen Patricia Charlies Earl Johnson Evelyn Herman Barnes Delbert Hawk Charles Darling Ruth Fred Ralph John Darling Glouster Sam Darnell Eleanor Margie Orie the Plains Floyd Linscott Naor M. E. Church Bible School EB. T. Thompson

Fined $135 on Two Charges in Chauncey Court

Chauncey residents Frank Russell and Co L Bishop appeared before Mayor W D Hines. Russell pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and intoxication and was fined $135 total and jailed for nonpayment. Bishop paid a $5 fine for intoxication. Both had recently moved to Chauncey from Powhatan.

Chauncey Frank Russell W. D. Hines Tueday Co. L. Bishop Powhatan

Plains Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Fairgrounds

Chauncey September 7 Three primary classes of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School held their annual picnic at the Athens Fairgrounds. Mrs Floyd Linscott Miss Dorothy Cade and Miss Opal Spencer led the event with Millie Michael in charge of entertainment. Attendees included Charlies Linscott John Linscott Robert Hill Dick McDonald Bob Evans Bill Evans Charles McAllister Betty Bell June Hardy Jeane McCullough Eileen Davies Geraldine Davies Jo Ann Porter Norma Jean McAllister Mary Elizabeth Campbell Betty Hill and Marion Lyons.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Floyd Linscott Dorothy Cade Opal Spencer Athens Fairgrounds Linscott Miss Cade Miss Spencer Millie Michael Charlies Linscott John Linscott Robert Hill Dick McDonald Bob Evans Bill Evans Charles McAllister Betty Bell June Hardy Jeane McCullough Eileen Davies Geraldine Davies Jo Ann Porter Norma Jean McAllister Mary Elizabeth Campbell Betty Hill Marion Lyons

Mrs Harrison Davies Recovering After Major Operation

Mrs Harrison Davies of The Plains is recovering satisfactorily after a major surgical operation at White Cross Hospital in Columbus last week. Her husband remains with her at the hospital while sister Jennie Finney cares for the Davies home in The Plains.

Harrison Davies Chauncey the Plains White Cross Hospital Columbus Jennie Finney Davies The Plains

Chauncey Visitors Return From Columbus and Hebron Trips

Mrs. C. B. Close and daughters Elizabeth Eleanor and Ruth toured Columbus last week to visit Mr. Close and attend the State Fair. Henry Cass family and Paul and Jo Ann returned home to Chauncey from Hebron visits.

C. B. Close Elizabeth Eleanor Ruth Chauncey Columbus Mr. Close Henry Cass Jo Ann Paul Hebron Ohio C. L. Cunningham Iris Dean Hamilton Charles Sweeney, Jr Robert Nye Carroll, Neil Margaret Tippett Buckeye Lake W. D. Witham Corning Burke Witham Athens O. S. Jackson Albert Jackson M. O. Bryan Lower’.Plains Harry Stalder Annie Rebecca Harvey Wiliam Phillips W. B. Koons Mies Marie Ferrel Detroit J. O. Ferrel

Dinner guests hosted by Mrs A H England in Chauncey

Mrs. A H England entertained guests at dinner Tuesday at her Converse Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Grant England, Mrs Etta King of Norfolk, Va, Mrs Elmer Finsterwald and Athens children, and Mrs Erle Bridgewater and Chauncey family. Also present were Mrs Addie Davies and son Lawrence of Kirtland Ohio and in The Plains with Mrs Hagilah Batcheldor and daughters Ethel and Sarah. Mr and Mrs Leslie Davies and children from Itland stayed with Mrs Davies parents Edward auderagm and Lewer Plains.

Athens Chauncey Harry Stalder Hollis Stalder Richard Margaret Johnson Charles Fenders Burg Johnson Labor Day Ralph Barker A. H. England Converse Street Grant England Cumbus Etta King Norfolk Elmer Finsterwald Erle Bridgewater England King Amos H. England Addie Davies Lawrence Kirtland Plains Hagilah Batcheldor Ethel Sarah Batcheldor Leslie Davies Itland Davies Edward Auderagm Lewer Plains

Peacock Abandoned Perched Tree After Theft by Mrs Phillips

In Amesville area a large peacock from the Phillips farm has deserted its favored tree near Mrs Elizabeth Phillips home after she allegedly took its plumage beauty Monday. The bird now hides under outbuildings and used to alarm at night. The tale mentions the peacock’s display of gold and green plumage and notes feathers regrow by late March. Also listed is the Hixson descendants reunion at Lake Alma on Sunday September 18 with Dr P E Hixson and Lester Edwards among organizers. A bas ket dinner at noon precedes the program, and Bible class teachers plan a garden party Tuesday evening with local church guests.

Elizabeth Phillips Amesville Pike Phillips John Margaret Hixson Lake Alma P. E. Hixson Athens Lester Edwards Lancaster L. W. Kelley W. C. Mingus H. O. McDaniel F. E. Boudinot Faithful Circle Bible Church of Christ Bible School Chaunecey Church of Christ

Labor Day guests and events fill area community notes

The item lists Labor Day visits across families from Newark to Cleveland, including Mrs. Lillie Russell and others. It notes a Wiener roast on the lawn with buns and wieners contributed, plus a Kempton reunion at Lancaster and a village school opening postponement to Sept. 12.

George Russell Newark Lillie Russell Golda Boudinot Labor Day W. P. Boudinot New Lexington John Kaszonyi Niles Jno. Kaszonyi Fielden Willis L. E. Woods Betty Dodds Nelsonville Carl Willis Mary Guerra Ruth Mary Lo Fisk Beaumont H. W. North Broadwell Labor North William Cole Allen Boudinot Evelyn Dean Mildred Weiss Cgter Howard West Side Myrta Ashworth Mary Howard Ervin Stauffer

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