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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1928

Page

5

Services Held at Floodwood for Mrs Elizabeth Burge

The body of Mrs Elizabeth Douglas Burge 49 wife of William Burge died at her home near Lancaster was brought to Floodwood for interment in Nye cemetery Funeral services were led by Rev McCorkle Mrs Burge a former Floodwood resident is survived by her husband and several children and by her mother and several siblings Chauncey personals note visits by James Williamson Sr from Columbus Floyd Nye of Columbus Carl Conrad and family from Shawnee spent Sunday in Chauncey

Chauncey Elizabeth Douglas Burge William Burge Lancaster Nye McCorkle Floodwood Burge James Williamson Columbus George Williamson Floyd Nye Carl Conrad Shawnee

Miners Meet in Chauncey Back United Mine Workers

About 100 miners attended the United Mine Workers meeting in Chauncey on Tuesday afternoon. Secretary treasurer Conrad Wein presided as chairman. Speakers included David Watkins district vice president and William Houston and Benjamin Williams international organizers urging union solidarity. The Rev. Warren also spoke. A Sugar Creek meeting followed, with another slated for Corning this morning.

Chauncey United Mine Workers of America Conrad Wein David Wat Kins Willim Houston Benjamin Williams Warren Sugar Creek Corning

Wed in Athens and Chauncey marriage announced

The marriage of Miss Lena Clarey of Chauncey and Joseph Bailey of Athens was solemnized Monday at the Church of Christ parsonage in Athens by Rev. M. E. Charley. Bailey is the son of Mrs. Hiram Searles of Chauncey. They plan to reside in Athens.

William Clarey Chauncey Joseph Bailey M. E. Charley Church of Christ Parsonage Athens Bailey Hiram Searles

Farewell Party and Local Society Notes

A farewell party for Mrs. W. L. Hottel was held at Mrs. E. L. Church’s home with songs, stunts, and gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Hottel plan an indefinite stay in California. Various residents visit relatives, travel to Cleveland, or arrive from Scotland. local club and church activities include a children’s Order of Eastern Star program and Esther Class meetings. multiple residents plan trips, meals, and activities around Athens and nearby towns.

W. L. Hottel E. L. Church North Congress Street Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Cline Pharmacy Robert Bingman Evelyn Ruston Kathleen Reynolds Agnes Kilpatrick Kathleen Kerr Evelyn Atkinson Reading Paul Hudson Kathleen Ire Kathleen Pauline Edwinna Reynolds Esther The Christian Church W. J. Davidson Maplewood Drive L. E. Carpenter C Clarence Laughlin McCall Fred Lee Tom Mary McCune Mary Funkhouser Ray Slaughter James Day Morris Avenue

First Meeting of Childs Conservation League Held

The calen dar year opening session met Tuesday at 72 East Mulberry street with 21 members. President Mrs. Radford presided as talks on school memories and money value were shared. Guests attended and refreshments featured a yellow white color scheme. The next meeting set for September 25 with a picnic planned for September 23 at the Fair Ground.

J. L. Pickering South High Street U. First Childs’ Conservation League John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street W. H. Radford F. R. McLaughlin Agnes Kilpatrick Heather Rose J. W. Hudson Rock of Ages James Lewis W. A. Matheny Ray Barnhart Fanny Maffin Clyde Littler Fred McCoy Fair Ground J. 8. McClannahan Myrtle Mitchell Delle Finsterwald Guy Graham Dorothy Duncan C. D. Duncan J. C. McClannahan Harry Frost

Dorothy Collier Crowned Pacific Southwest Exposition Beauty

Dorothy Collier, 19, was selected as the prettiest contestant among 47 entrants at the Pacific Southwest Exposition in Long Beach California. She is pictured with the cup she won.

Dorothy Collier Long Beach, Galif

Pocahontas to Meet Chaunc ey

Pocahontas to meet Chauncey for a Thursday council meeting with Pocahontas district school business on the agenda. Also observed is the monthly birthday party and menu contributions.

Pocahontas Chauncey Mazon Council

Funeral Held for Dale Biscoe Infant in Chauncey

In Chauncey on September 12 a short funeral was held for Dale infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Biscoe at their Mill Street home. Rev. Warren led the service and burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery. The infant died soon after birth Monday.

Chauncey Dale Hershal Biscoe Mill Street Warren Greenlawn

Woman Held for Assault of Youth

Mrs. John Kohyan of Dover township pleads not guilty to assault and battery charges. Bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond after an affidavit by James Simpkins accusing his 8 year old son Gerald of being assaulted. Constable Harry Dalton made the arrest.

Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter John Kohyan Dover Township James Simpkins Kehgan Gerald Harry Dalton

Maine Republicans claim historic margins in barometric vote

With 616 of 635 precincts in, Governor race shows William Tudor Gardiner leading Edward Moran Jr by about 84,891 votes and Senator Frederick Hale ahead of Herbert Holmes by 80,004. GOP carry all cities except Lewiston and Biddeford, yielding Maine's largest statewide majority even as total turnout trails 1924 by over 30,000 votes.

Portland U.P Maine William Tudor Gardiner Edward C. Moran, Jr Frederick Hale Herbert

Foe of Philly's Bootleggers Named District Attorney

District Attorney John Monaghan, once a judge nicknamed Treat Em Rough John, leads the crackdown on Philadelphia bootleggers as the city braces for Millets English fish import by the Union Grocery Company on Thursday and Friday.

Dynamo Philadelphia John Monaghan Magnaghan John The Union Grocery Company

Motor Club Receives Stolen Car Notice

A stolen automobile notice arrives at H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club from Columbiana County Motor Club East Liverpool. The stolen Whippit six landau license A 1481 motor 118921 factory 115550 has red body and wheels with spot light on the front bumper. Owner is W T Burton Lesbon. Report sightings to the local club or Columbiana County Club.

H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Columbiana County Motor Club East Liverpool W. T. Burton Lésbon Columbiana County Club

Rock Riffle PTA to Meet Friday at Schoolhouse

The Rock Riffle Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the Rock Riffle Schoolhouse at 2 oclock Friday afternoon.

Rock Riffle Parent-Teacher Association Rock Riffle Schoolhouse

Ice Cream and Cake Planned by Ladies' Aid

Clarks Chapel hosts a church lawn event this evening with homemade ice cream and cake being served by the Ladies' Aid group.

Clarks Chapel Ladies’ Aid

Slaying spree at Sunday Creek Valley prompts arrests

Sheriff Williams and deputies Question several persons as evidence is gathered in a string of shootings Last week at Mines Nos 10 and 281 in Sunday Creek Valley A Mine No 281 fireman H S Green was wounded and is recovering in Sheltering Arms Hospital Police seek a sniper believed to use a high powered rifle with shots fired at Mill Derthick and Modoc locations and a porch target near Mine No 10.

William Willams Sunday Creek H. S. Green Athens Williame Derthick Pete McKinley Mine No. 281 Modoc

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