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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
6
Mr H Mueller and Mrs Mueller, new German instructor at Ohio University, settled at 14 Poplar Avenue in Athens near Blanche and Maude Howe. Mrs Mueller from Kansas, earned a 1929 A B from Kansas University, while Mr Mueller earned an M A from Minnesota this year.
Alfred Ruston of Birmingham on his first visit to the United States sails home Saturday after a four month stay. He visited wintering relatives in Columbus and stayed with cousin Joseph Slater. Miss Blanche Howe resumes duties at West Virginia State Normal West Liberty W Va with sister Maude Howe joining in October for the school year.
Mrs. Eugéne HB Shafer hosted a bridge party for guests at 36 West Washington Street. Attendees included Mrs. Ross Shookoy, Mrs. F G Maxwell of Wooster, Mrs. Ann Conn of Bal timore Md, and Mrs. J L Wilson of Nelsonville. The hostesses later visited Gallipolis with Mrs. H A Baker.
Mrs. William F. Smiley hosted her bridge club at 6 Franklin Avenue with guests Mrs. Richard Cook Pittsburgh Pa Mrs. John Rose Middleport Mrs. John Henry and Mrs. G E B Mitchell. Three tables played and awards went to Mrs Clay Milar for high score and Mrs Ernest Algo for second. Mr and Mrs J A Slingluff returned from a two week trip to New York City Atlantic City Cape May and White Sulphur Springs stopping in Cambridge to collect their daughter Julia Ann.
Chauncey high school football opens with 20 players in second week of practice. Veterans Guerra and Smith lead a capable backfield with Green and Wolfe as promising newcomers. Line is bolstered by Weimer Linscott and Daugherty Kish, while Nye handles kicking and ends like Bill Kollister join. Nine game schedule begins September 25 at Chauncey in a charity opener to aid needy children.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Guthrie Aldrich formerly of Chauncey will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Orange Church of Christ in Meigs County. The Rev G B Courtney will officiate. Interment follows at the church cemetery. She died last Sunday in Eugene Oregon and her body will arrive tonight to be taken to her parents near Coolville.
Mrs Char Me Pyle from Millfield visits Chauncey to see her mother Mrs Elizabeth Phillips and her brother Elmer Phillips. Mr Pyle has been in Mansfield receiving goiter treatment and is expected to return home Saturday with reports of improvement.
John Mullins of Chauncey has recovered from a recent surgical operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and returned home. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Mullins who live north of Chauncey.
Chauncey residents report that three Millfield men B Pettit Andy Whittington and Walter Borden were driven to St Francis Hospital Columbus Thursday for examination by Dr C N Sanders from Millfield.
Sept 18 Lucille Davis nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Davis is reported seriously ill at their home in Batley Run Chauncey Ohio abbreviated.
Dick Lee of the Plains visited her sister C B Howard this week. J R Wade of Millfield had been ill several weeks and is improved. Mazel La Hugh was in Gloucester Wednesday.
Miss Josephine E. Blacksten becomes the bride of Arthur Hoover in a Thursday noon ceremony at Broad Street Church of Christ in Columbus. Rev. Floyd Fauat presided with a small family gathering. Emma Anderson played piano. The couple plans a southern wedding trip and will reside at 36 Acton Road after returning.
Mrs Viola Hurley of Chauncey celebrated her sixtieth birthday Sunday at her Mound Street home with a surprise party. The cake was baked by her daughter Mrs Gertie Daniels of Columbus, and guests from Chauncey Columbus and Lancaster attended. A dinner, ice cream, cake and watermelon followed the gathering.
Attendance is large at The Plains Schools for both high school and grades as classes begin. The Plains Schools opened last Monday with C. S. Rice serving as superintendent.
Atlantic City speech at the American Bar Association opening session links prohibition with historic ills like bank dominance slavery and secession. Charles A Boston cites law enforcement reports and warns against violent opposition to prohibition while criticizing banks and trust companies in legal practice.
NORRISTOWN Pa Sept 18 The estate of Edward Bok editor and philanthropist who died January 9 1930 is valued at 23718981 dollars per transfer inheritance tax appraisal on file. Bequests include 2000000 to the American Foundation Inc 230587. All gifts listed span 1916 to 1938 to organizations such as the Philadelphia Orchestra Princeton University Curtis Institute of Music and YMCA as well as to universities and civic groups.
A shell shocked World War II veteran Edward N. Kettenring was arrested in Bernardsville New Jersey and confessed to killing Police Chief Charles Cavanaugh. Police say the murder followed an argument after a motor car accident involving Kettenring’s wife and he fired from outside the chief’s home as he stepped onto his porch.
Ohio State Conservation Council issues an order aligning state hunting rules with federal regulations for ducks geese and coots. Opening dates move to October 16 closing date November 15 to match migratory bird treaty provisions with Canada. Daily bag limits set at fifteen ducks four geese twenty five coots. Jacksnipe and woodcock allowed in limited shore bird season October 1 to December 31 and October 15 to November 14 respectively.
Hampton Virginia September 18 A coroner says another woman suggested to Dr Elisha Kent Kane University of Tennessee professor that he get rid of his wife Jenny Graham Kane. Kane is charged with murder in her drowning at Grandview Beach last Friday. Bail decision postponed to later today.
Pasadena, Calif endure gag: former world’s fastest human Charles Paddock finally learns he is the father of a boy after twelve hours pacing the Pasadena Hospital hall.
Mrs. T. W. Craig returns home from a stay in Oakland Maryland. Mr. Craig and son Tom traveled by car to Oakland and accompanied Mrs. Craig on the return to Athens.
About 125 pheasants from state hatcheries have been turned loose in this county during the past few weeks, according to game protectors visiting Glouster.
Rev. F. J. Batterson of Defiance will arrive Saturday as the new minister at the Glouster M E Church and conduct Sunday morning services. He will not attend Sunday night services and moves to Glouster early next week. Rev. Paul E. Kemper departs for Zanesville to lead the First M E Church there and will preach Sunday morning.
Dr Ruth LeFever of Glouster will open a chiropodist office on the mezzanine floor of the Neil House in Columbus on Monday. She is in the city this week buying equipment and chose Columbus as the best opening among several offers. She is the daughter of Dr E LeFever of Glouster.
Glouster Aerie F. O. E. members Clarence Winn Sam Dunnet D W Davis Wm Ellis and Miles Dyar were named to a committee to represent Glouster Aerie at the district Eagles convention in Zanesville on Sunday.
Game Protectors W. R. Sellars and E. J. Clark captured a squirrel at the LeFever home on Front Street in Glouster after it entered a cellar house. Mrs. LeFever witnessed the entry and guided officers who placed the animal in a cage. Officers note that a seasonal squirrel may be kept in a cage.
Glouster Sept 18 A large local turnout attended the final day of the Morgan County Fair at McConnelsville. The fair featured an exceptional display of farm products including some of the largest corn seen in the region and a strong racing program. Four H Clubs showcased about 700 sewing pieces with Bishopville’s club prominent in the exhibit.
GLOSTER Sept 18 The Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will conduct degree work at the regular meeting in Odd Fellow Hall Saturday night. Refreshments will follow and four social season activities will be enjoyed.
Hogs Thursday sold at the lowest price in more than 23 years in Chicago. September quotations marked a 30 year minimum after five days of decline due to ample supplies. Choice shipping hogs brought $5.90 per hundred, others ranged $5.70 to $5.85.
Norman Jewell age 37 died Thursday morning at 7 37 at Athens hospital after a period of treatment. The body lies in a local mortuary and funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. He was a World War veteran, Frank McCann Post American Legion in Glouster will conduct the funeral. Legion members will meet at the hall on High Street Sunday at 12 30 and march to the church.
Sept 18 the last regular council meeting of the month will be held in the city building tonight at 7 o'clock.
Charles Leffler of Millfield spent Sunday at Hf sister Mrs Arch Mingus home. Herbert Kennard and daughter Janitta of Truedown visited the Mingus and Hutchison families. Park Johnson of Murray City visited Joe Mingus. Mrs Arthur Cherrington and daughter Eileen of Glouster came for a weekend with relatives. Joe Mingus hosted visits with San Sanford Bentley in Oregon Ridge.
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