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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1930

Page

6

Goldie Cross Weds Evan E Edwards at 1 45 Today

Miss Goldie Cross and Evan E Edwards wed at 1 45 PM in the Cross residence with Rev. Ss J Bishop officiating. The couple, both Athens High School graduates, plan to reside at 187 North Congress Street after a trip to Washington and other eastern points.

Goldie Cross Evan E. Edwards O. E. Cross University Terrace Helen Cross Bernice Stanley Ss. J. Bishop Johanna Hill Florence Cross John Edwards Washington, D. C North Congress Street Edwards Anna Edwards Central Avenue Athens High School Ohio University

Roach Family Visits Beverly on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach took son Jimmie and daughter Sara Lee with Virginia Marquis to Beverly on Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Harvey M Roach.

Clarence Roach Jimmie Sara Lee Virginia Marquis Beverly Harvey M. Roach

Weekend Guests At Mrs. Muirs In Columbus

Mr Walter Muir and Mrs Marie Postichel of Columbus visited Mrs Edward Muir at 82 West State Street over the weekend. On Sunday Mrs Tom Murray and daughter Regena of Parkersburg, West Virginia joined as guests.

Walter Muir Marie Postichel Columbus Edward Muir West State Street Tom Murray Regena Parkersburg W. Va Muir

Lemmons Return From Berlin Maryland Visit

Mr and Mrs V A Lemmon returned home after taking their son Owen to Berlin Maryland where he serves as manual arts instructor at Berlin High School. They visited relatives and friends at Oxford Ocean City and Snow Hill during the trip.

V. A. Lemmon Owen Berlin Maryland Berlin High School Mrs. Lemmon Oxford Ocean City Snow Hill

Shadow Stories Solve Missing 2 in Number Trick

In a tale by Newspaper Feature Service from 1988, Knarf the shadow helps Frank’s class find a missing digit. With clever morphing of numbers 7 and 9 to reveal a 2, the boy’s arithmetic mistake is uncovered and corrected.

Dinah Frank Mij Flor Hanid Yam Knarf Grocer's Plor Loc

Coulson Family Returns Home From Cleveland Visit

Mrs. Dave Coulson and her daughter Mildred return to their home near Athens after spending several days in Cleveland with James and Daniel Coulson.

Dave Coulson Mildred Athens Cleveland James Daniel Coulson

Grandparents Honor Birthday With Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gilbert hosted a dinner at their West Union Street home in honor of grandson Ivan Romine's birthday. A small group of his playmates attended to help celebrate the day.

J. W. Gilbert West Union Street Ivan Romine

Mrs Blair Returns After Appendix Operation

Mrs Byron D Blair wife of attorney Mr Blair returns to her parents home 221 Fast State Street from University Hospital Columbus after appendix removal surgery. She's recovering and plans to move to Chillicothe to join her husband with a new home ready. Mrs Blair has served as secretary to her father at Athens County Savings and Loan. Ellen Biddle Dr D H Biddle's daughter returns to Columbus to begin junior year at Columbus School for Girls. Mr and Mrs C E Russell of Columbus visit Athens friends end of week.

Byron D. Blair Mary Virginia Goldsberry F. E. Goldsberry Fast State Street University Hospital Columbus Chillicothe Blair Ellen Biddle D. H. Biddle Columbus School For Girls

Marriage Announcement for Ethel Levacy and Harry Metcalf

Mr and Mrs J E Levacy Pratts Fork announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Mr Harry Metcalf son of Mr and Mrs R P Metcalf Stewart on September 12 at the Methodist Church Pomeroy with Rev Bright officiating. Mrs Metcalf is a 1929 graduate of the School of Nursing Athens State Hospital where she and Mr Metcalf are employed.

J. E. Levacy Pratts Fork Ethel Harry Metcalf R. P. Metcalf Stewart Pomeroy Methodist Church Bright Metcalf School of Nursing Athens State Hospital Mr. Metcalf

Pocahontas Lodge Meeting at Red Men's Hall

Pocahontas Lodge Tepee of Rippling Water No. 181 will meet at 7 30 o'clock Wednesday evening in the Red Men's Hall.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men’s Hall

Fisher Youth Enters Hillsdale College For Sophomore Year

Kenneth Jones son of Mr and Mrs R W Jones of Fisher travels to Hillsdale Michigan to begin his sophomore year at Hillsdale College.

Kenneth Jones R. W. Jones Fisher Hillsdale, Mich Hillsdale College

Parkersburg Visitor Sees Ill Daughter in Hospital

Mr Edward Lonas travels to Parkersburg West Virginia to visit his daughter Carrie Lonas who lies ill with typhoid fever at Parkersburg Hospital.

Edward Lonas Parkersburg W. Va Carrie Lonas Parkersburg Hospital

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Meet With Mrs Evans

The Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club will meet with Mrs. Griff L. Evans at 17 Church Street on Wednesday evening. A pot luck supper at 5:80 o'clock will precede the meeting.

Alpha Gamma Delta Griff L. Evans Church Street

Mrs. Leo Kinsel Family At Indian Lake

Mrs. Leo Kinsel and daughter Jo along with Mrs. H. H. Kinsel spend the week at Indian Lake. Their husbands, employed in Bellefontaine, will join them later.

Leo Kinsel H. H. Kinsel Indian Lake Bellefontaine

Standard Bearers of First M M Church Meeting

Standard Bearers of the First M M Church will meet Wednesday evening at 7 at the home of Mrs J L Pickering 10 South High Street. Miss Elizabeth Woodworth left Monday for New York City to enter Columbia University for work on her Master's degree. She will also work in Shrafts. For the last three years Miss Woodworth managed the Faculty Dining Room now under Ohio University Home Economics supervision.

M. m J. l. Pickering South High Street Elizabeth Woodworth New York City Columbia University Woodworth Ohio University

Richey Family Visit Highlights Sunday Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Richey and sister Miss Hattie Richey visited Miss Jessie Tresham a Harrisville high school teacher and former Athenian on Sunday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Edward W Lockard and a large Wellston group including Harley Howard Jack Dick and others at Elmwood Place.

Ray Richey Hattie Richey Harrisville W. Va Jessie Tresham Athenian Edward W Lockard Elmwood Place William Lockard Harley Frank Lockard Howard J. A. Lockard Charles Tros H. T. McGee John Hanley Jack O. H. Wills Wellston

Woman dies from radium poisoning in dial painting case

Mrs. Anna Stasi, 27, died from radium poisoning contracted while she painted watch dials for United States Radium Corp from 1918 to 1922. Fifteen fellow workers have died, and the secret "Book of Doom" has shortened fifteen times as names fade from the company list.

West Orange N. J U.P Anna. Stasi United States Radium Corporation

Miss Authorene Laughlin Returns Home from Springfield Trip

Miss Authorene Laughlin returns home Monday after visits in Springfield Bellefontaine and along Indian Lake. In Bellefontaine she stayed as a guest at the home of Miss Thelma Wanibaugh.

Authorene Laughlin Springfield Bellefontaine Points Indian Lake Thelma Wanibaugh

Toronto guests visit Mr. and Mrs. Roberts in town

Mrs. R. E. Lippert and her son Jack of Toronto are staying this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. B Roberts at 116 Franklin Avenue. Mrs. Roberts and her baby daughter Jane Benson returned with them from Toronto, and Mr. Lippert will join for the weekend.

R. E. Lippert Jack Toronto J. B Roberts Franklin Avenue Roberts Jane Benson Mr. Lippert

Local residents named in home incidents

Donald D. Schrenk age 380 of Lanenas ter and Audrey G. Oxley age 29 of Ath ens at home Vernon Theodore Goss age 21 of Camden N Y and Pauline Pearl Stewart age 21 of Coolville at home.

Donald D. Schrenk Lanenaster Audrey G. Oxley Athens Vernon Theodore Goss Camden N. Y Pauline Pearl Stewart Coolville

Vickers Elected Delegate to State Knights of Pythias

Vv C Vickers was elected delegate to the state convention set for September 22 to 24 in Springfield during a meeting of the Athenian Lodge No 104 Knights of Pythias. Fifteen D O K K Lodge members are expected for the state ceremonies. Plans for a fall winter program include initiating about 25 candidates.

Vv. C. Vickers Springfield Athenian Lodge Knights of Pythias D. O. K. K. Lodge Athens Lodge

Ohioan Alive After Proving Factio Vu

Newark Ohio reports Army War Department confirmed William T. Johnson of Sunbury born 1875 listed as killed at Chateau Thierry on July 18 1918. He survived thirteen years after being mislisted due to gas exposure and a misfiled bed tag. Johnson wandered from a base hospitalbed then died of wounds later.

Newark U.R Chateau Thierry War Department William T. Johnson Sunbury 166Th Regiment Rainbow Division Washington Paul V. Jackson Ohio Johnson

Sinclair challenges balloon parachute record claim

H E Sinclair formerly of Athens issues a challenge to balloon parachute jumpers for the world record title. He will meet rivals at the Point Pleasant Fairgrounds Thursday and Sunday to claim the longest parachute jump from a balloon.

Point Pleasant H. E. Sinclair Athens Sinclair Point Pleasant Fairgrounds

Birth of Carolyn Jeanette Thorn in Athens

Mr and Mrs Carrol Thorn announce the birth of a nine and a half pound daughter Carolyn Jeanette at the home of Mrs Thorn’s parents Mr and Mrs William Coots in Athens on Sunday. The father, a former The Plains resident, now works in a Cleveland bakery.

the Plains Carrol Thorn Carolyn Jeanette

Parachute Jumper Dies in Steubenville Exhibition

Earl Miller of Canton, 36, died from a fractured skull after landing on a brick pile during a parachute exhibition in Steubenville. A stiff breeze dragged the chute, causing the fatal accident last night.

Steubenville U.P Earl Miller Canton Miller

Stroud Funeral Planned for Mrs Mildred Stroud

The body of Mrs Mildred Leffler Stroud died Monday in Grant Hospital Columbus was brought to Chauncey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the Church of Christ Chauncey conducted by the Rev G B Courtney. She leaves husband Charles Stroud one son her parents two sisters Hazel and Ruth and four brothers Clarence George Walter and Charles.

Chauncey Mildred Leffler Stroud Grant Hospital Columbus Charles Leffler Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Stroud Charles Stroud Hazel Ruth Clarence George Walter Charles

Wiener Roast at Millfield Homes by Le mons Family

A Friday evening wiener and marshmallow toast was held at the country home of Frank G. Lemons east of Millfield. Friends enjoyed a games program with attendees listed by name.

Frank Jr. Lemons Millfield Chauncey Frank G. Lemons Misses May Howard Dorothy Gillespie Hazel Willis Lola Devore Merle Brown Edna Kish Doris Dora Lemons Curtis Harvey Clair Sayer John Rankin Harold Wemmer Virgil Border Robert Border Everett Guess Gerald McDaniel Walter Kish

Keirns Family Reunion Set for Hooper Ridge Church

The Keirns family will hold its annual reunion next Sunday September 21 at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ. A basket dinner will precede a program of music reading and speeches plus the election of officers.

Keirns Chauncey Hooper Ridge Church of Christ

Chauncey News Briefs Include Visits and Training Plans

Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Black ford and children with Mrs. T. J. Black ford and Gail Blackford from Chauncey visited relatives in Coalton last Sunday. Hershel Fielder returned to Vincennes Ind after a two week Chauncey visit with his mother Ben Felder and family on Ellis Avenue. Miss Alice Dew of Chauncey has gone to Columbus to enter Grant Hospital for nurse training.

Clarence Blackford T. J. Blackford Gail Blackford Chauncey Coalton Hershel Fielder Vincennes Ind Ben Felder Ellis Avenue Alice Dew Columbus Grant Hospital

Diamond Dyes Ad Claim Bright Dresses With Ease

A Diamond Dyes advertisement proclaims dresses can be bright as new with easy to use formula that applies smoothly and evenly. It promises lasting color through hard wear and washing due to pure anilines, costs more to make but the shopper pays no more, with all drug stores selling for 15 cents.

Family Visits Injured In Kentucky Embankment Crash

Chauncey Sept 16 Mr Lawrence Hambel of Crooksville and Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey joined Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson and daughter Roberta visiting in Newport Ky. Roberta and her parents are recovering from injuries after a vehicle plunged 15 feet off an embankment near Lexington. Mrs Thompson is the Tucker daughter.

Chauncey Lawrence Hambel Crooksville M. B. Tucker Newport Preston E. Thompson Roberta Lexington Thompson Tucker

Local residents host guests in Millfield area

Sunday visits feature the Bell and Linscott families of Ringgold and Millfield guests from Briggs Bartlett and Jacksonville. Additional gatherings include Johnsons from Columbus visiting Millfield and a McDougal home-coming attended by the Howards and Chester Howard with daughter.

W. A. Bell Clara Bell John Theisen Millfield Miles Linscott Ringgold W. V. Griffin William Briggs Charles Colerick Russell Bartlett James Love Dave Swartz Jacksonville

Hunting Accident Claims Two Fingers in Monday Incident

A hunting accident near Chauncey injured Clifford Davis son of Charlie Davis. He lost two middle fingers of his right hand during the incident on Monday morning at the hunting season locale.

Clifford Davis Charlie Davis Chauncey

Harvey family visits Ash Cave from Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey and their daughters of Chauncey spent Sunday at Ash Cave enjoying the scenic site and family outing with a leisurely excursion and social time.

Noah S. Harvey Chauncey Ash Cave

Make This Model at Home Coat for a Small Girl

ANNE ADAMS presents pattern 1849 for a simple coat with a long rolled collar suitable for a girl aged 4 to 12. No dressmaking experience needed. uses 54 inch fabric and 40 inch lining in navy blue brown maroon dark green and mixtures. available in sizes 4 6 8 10 12.

California Fig Syrup praised for child’s recovery

A Cleveland mother endorses California Fig Syrup after her son Lawrence recovered from weak stomach and bowels. She credits the product with restoring appetite and vigor and recommends it as a safe laxative for children’s constipation and during illnesses. Look for California on the carton to ensure authenticity.

Lawrence Sys L. H. Fieth East 88Th St Cleveland California

Dinner at Mount Hermon Farm Brings Local Guests

Mrs. Garfield Grimes of Chauncey hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at her Mount Hermon area farm home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lemley and Loretta Bell and Harry Gaskill of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riley Jr and Billy Allen, Mrs. Martha Galbreath, Bartlett, D. M. Patton and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Budsworth and family of Sharpsburg.

Chauncey Garfield Grimes Mount Hermon Fred Lemley Loretta Bell Harry Gaskill Zanesville Allen Riley, Jr Billy Allen Martha Galbreath Bartlett D. M. Patton D. M. Budsworth Sharpsburg

Misses Visit Nelsonville With Mrs Hampton

Misses Margaret Johnston Ruth Gardner and Reena Shaffer Chauncey were in Nelsonville over the week end as guests of Mrs Clarence Hampton.

Margaret Johnston Ruth Gardner Reena Shaffer Chauncey Nelsonville Clarence Hampton

Astrological Prospects for Personal and Financial Growth

The forecast notes gratifying JHE prospects for business and personal activity with directed affairs and rising finances. It warns against rash moves and highlights opportunities for new alliances, social ties, and stabilizing fortunes, especially for those with a birthday today. A born child may inherit versatile talents for success in business and intellect.

Fisher Pattern Book Advertises 15 Cent Pattern Sales

An Athens Messenger notice invites readers to mail fifteen cents per pattern or stamps for The Athens Messenger Pattern Department fall and winter fashion book. It promises transfer patterns and stamped novelties for adults and children with prices of fifteen and twenty five cents, directed to 243 West 17th Street, New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Woman credits Vegetable Compound for renewed energy

Mrs. H. C. Henry of St. Paul Minnesota says she suffered fatigue and fainting spells before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound three times daily. After one week she feels like a young woman and many neighbors are trying it, with offers to correspond to help others.

St. Paul Minn Lydia E. Pinkham H. C. Henry Fuller Ave Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Maxtrell Mil C. E. Russell J. A. Slingluff Richard Fought Vickers Charles S. Bradfield, Jr N. Court St. H. B. Bierly, Mer Henting Athens Messenger Anne Adams Ening Grimes Chas, O. Millikan Optometrist Millikan’s Jewelry Store Masonic Building Hamburger Abdella Sandwich The Genevieve Kemble Isaac Wilson Dream
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