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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

9

Ninety First Anniversary of Chauncey Church Observed

The Church of Christ in Chauncey marks its ninety first anniversary with a home coming on Sunday September 27. Bible School at 9 30 a m, sermon at 10 30 by Rev Miles E Hoon, basket lunch at noon, afternoon services at 1 30 with Rev Reed J Downs of Athens Church of Christ delivering the sermon and greetings from former members. A chorus choir directed by Mrs Ralph Brown will sing at all services.

Chauncey Church of Christ In Sunday Creek Valley Chauncey Church Old Home Church Miles E. Hoon Reed J. Downs Athens Church of Christ Ralph Brown

Helen Seiber Dies in Chauncey at Eleven

Chauncey mourns as Helen Seiber eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Seiber dies at 8 am from infantile paralysis after falling ill at school last Friday. Private funeral set for Friday at 10 am with Rev A B Courtney at Chauncey Church of Christ. Burial Nye Cemetery. She is survived by her parents two brothers Jimmey and Hodge and three sisters Ruth Joan and Donna Jean.

Chauncey Helen H. A. Seiber A. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Nye Jimmey Hodge Ruth Joan Donna Jean

Brownes Host Ralph Jr Birthday Party In Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown of Chauncey entertained Tuesday evening for son Ralph Browns third birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney Clinton Courtney Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and children Betty Jane Isabelle Charles Harvey Marguerite Gilbert Jr and Ralph Brown Jr. Refreshments served.

Chauncey Ralph Brown Ralph, Jr Harvey Courtney Clinton Courtney Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Isabelle Charles Harvey Marguerite Gilbert, Jr

Ilness improves as Concord Sunday School grows

William Mason shows improvement while Concord Sunday School reports progress with 29 attendees last Sunday. The Adult and Younger People classes lead in a contest, which ends September 27. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Wemmer and families in Congress Run and others from Beverly Jacksonville Athens and Columbus connections.

William Mason Concord J. W. Wemmer Congress Run John Antle Victor Sayre Beverly Kid Sayre W. N. Russell E. C. Easler Henry Hing Corning Leo Carter Jacksonville Ella James Ed Sayre William Elmer Russell Athens Stabus Wilbur Householder Edna Sayre E. B. Mason William Mason and

Chauncey Delegation Attends Columbus Chamber Banquet

Ten Chauncey business men joined a party in Columbus Tuesday night for the Deshler-Wallick hotel banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers and Wholesalers Associations. The delegates were Bartel Franz, John Franz, B F Goodson, Edward Minister Sr, Ciel Cunningham, T R Hamilton, W D Hines, Burke Witham, C E McCafferty and Earl Bridgewater.

Chauncey Columbus Deshler-Wallick Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Bartel Franz John Franz B. F. Goodson Edward Minister, Sr Ciel Cunningham T. R. Hamilton W. D. Hines Burke Witham C. E. McCafferty Earl Bridgewater

Rev Spears To Speak At Jesus Only Church Tonight

In Chauncey Sept 24 at The Tongues Church known as The Jesus Only Church services will be held this evening Rev T H Spears will preach The Rev Smith who carried Floyd Collins body from Kentucky caves spoke Sunday night detailing his rescue experiences The church draws large crowds from surrounding communities

Chauncey Jesus Only Church T. H. Spears Smith Floyd Collins Kentucky Collins The Tongues Church

Plains P. T. A. Meets Tonight

The Plains P T A holds a business and social meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Grade School Auditorium directed by M O Bryan. Members and others interested are invited to attend.

Chauncey Plains Parent-Teacher Association The Plains M. O. Bryan Plains P. T. A

Infant dies after cholera infantum in Chauncey

Lucille Davis nine months daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Davis Chauncey died at home in Bailey Run after a three weeks illness Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the Independent Holiness Church in Chauncey Ohio with local family in attendance

Chauncey Lucille Homer Davis Bailey Run Independent Holiness Church

Last Night's Boxing Results From Chicago Card

Erne Schaaf of Boston won a 10 round decision over Tuffy Griffiths of Chicago. Larry Johnson of Chicago beat Lou Scozza in an 8 round decision. Dave Maier of Milwaukee scored a technical knockout of Tiger Thomas in the 2nd round. Hymie Wiseman of Des Moines won a 5 round decision over Sally Schuman of Chicago. John Schwabe of St. Louis defeated Salvatore Ruggirello of New York in a 6 round decision. Pep Justo of Madison won a 5 round decision over Phil Ross of Chicago.

Chicago Erne Schaaf Boston Tuffy Griffiths Larry Johnson Lou Scozza Buffalo Dave Maier Milwaukee Tiger Thomas Philadelphia Hymie Wiseman Des Moines Iowa Sally Schuman John Schwabe St. Louis Salvatore Ruggirello New York Pep Justo Madison Wis Phil Ross

Baer and Marino Victors in Regional Boxing Notes

In Oakland Max Baer a technical knockout over Jack Van Noy. In San Francisco Alf Marino defeats Pete Meyers. In St Louis Midget Mike O Dowd defeats Mickey Genaro. Lou Terry outpoints Sammy Ward and Johnny Kaiser stops Babe Ruth. Dave Barry knocks out Jimmy Sayers while Frankie Doxey defeats Cliff Doetzel.

Oakland Calif Max Baer California Jack van Noy Los Angeles San Francisco Alf Marino Pete Meyers ST. Louis Mike O’dowd Mickey Genaro Hartford Conn Lou Terry Sammy Ward Ft. Worth Tex Johnny (Pewee) Kaiser Babe Ruth Louisville Dave Barry Springfield Ill Jimmy Sayers Lafayette Ind

Stecher Wins Columbus Wrestling Bout Over Wykoff

Joe Stecher, former heavyweight champion claimant, defeats Lee Wykoff in Columbus after Wykoff fails to return for the deciding fall. Wykoff took the first fall but suffered three broken ribs in the second.

Columbus U.R Joe Stecher Lee Wykoff St. Louis Wykoff

Aged Widow Fights Burglar in West Virginia Home

In Fairmont West Virginia Frances Morgan an 80 year old widow defended her home after a burglar entered she exchanged gunfire with the intruder and both were wounded. The burglar Nick Harrison was shot four times and hospitalized. Morgan was wounded in the chin but survived.

Fairmont W. Va U.R Frances Morgan

Pausch Elected Grand Commander at Knights Conclave

Robert H. Pausch of Columbus was elected grand commander at the Knights Templar of Ohio eighty ninth annual state conclave held at the Masonic Temple in Toledo on September 24.

Toledo Robert H. Pausch Columbus Knights Templar of Ohio Knights Masonic Temple

Probe on Ohio Highway Dept affairs resumes in Troy property deal

In Columbus on September 24 the Senate Investigating Committee re-examined the $8,750 purchase of Milton Dills property in Troy for a highway garage. The Board of Control later repudiated the price, paid $3,600 including $1,100 rent vouchers, and authorities are sought for the alleged repudiation of a moral obligation.

Columbus U.P State Highway Department Senate Milton Dills Troy Highway Department Board of Control

Unemployed march in Liverpool for higher dole and rent aid

Hundreds march through Liverpool demanding a two-shilling rise in dole and a fifty percent increase in rent allowance as placards appear in the main streets.

Liverpool Eng

Ex-Follies Stars Kirkwood Powers Tie the Knot

Hollywood news reports screen actor James Kirkwood and actress Beatrice Powers, both formerly linked to Lila Lee and the Ziegfeld Follies, announced their marriage today in a surprise ceremony.

Hollywood James Kirkwood Lila Lee Beatrice Powers

McGill Civil War Vet G F McGill Dies at 90 in Broadwell

Broadwell news reports G. F. McGill, Civil War veteran of the Ohio Cavalry, dies at his daughter Lottie Brill s home after living there three months. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm. He leaves five children Emmett Paul Minn Lila Eagleberry Mary Mills Ole Kenney and Lottie Brill. his wife died twenty years ago. two sons and a daughter preceded him. He was born and raised in Muskingum County.

Broadwell G. F. McGill St. Ohio Cavalry Lottie M. Brill Brill McGill Emmett McGill Ot. Paul Minn Lila Eagleberry Blue Run

Confession Clears Murder Mystery in Willowick Case

Elmer Jump and his nephew Donald McDonald confessed to the February 3 killing of Mrs Nellie Jump near Willowick. McDonald admitted stabbing her to collect a $2400 life policy, ending seven months of mystery.

Cleveland Nellie Jump Elmer Donald McDonald McDonald Jump Willowick BE. C. Fuller Bureau of Criminal Identification Manafield Reformatory

Medicine Man Struggles With Peace Pipe Ceremony

Lima September 24. The Allien County Centennial opening featured Shawnee medicine man Charley Smith trying to light the peace pipe before thousands. Despite the effort he could not draw smoke and called for a replacement pipe. Mayor David A. Bogart and Chief Thomas Wildcat received the pipe after Charley’s hard drag.

Lima Allien County Charley Smith Charley David A. Bogart Thomas Wildcat

Glouster Gridders Set For Friday Duel With Roseville

Glouster High School football opens the season at Roseville Friday afternoon with 25 players out. Coach J. T. Moleski says the squad will be faster and heavier, building on last year’s line and backfield stars. The schedule includes games at Roseville Chauncey McConnelsville Murray City Crekaville New Concord New Lexington with several league contests anticipated.

Glouster Glouster High Roseville High Roseville J. T. Moleski Moleski Dunnett Binderbasin Ralph Henry George Wolf Harry Morgan Bob Marshall Glouwster Chauncey

Fractured Leg Struck in Congo Mine Accident

Congo man John Murray, leader at Mine 235 Drydock, suffered a right ankle fracture when his foot hung over a cage side and hit an obstruction while descending Wednesday morning. He received first aid locally, was taken by ambulance for X rays, then home for care by a Corning physician.

Glouster John Murray Congo Drydock Murray Corning

Need Clothes and Books for Pupils in Glouster

Citizens are asked to call Bild or leave clothing and books at the Madiaen school for pupil use. A prompt response is urged as several pupils need these items.

Glouster Bild Madiaen

School heats with Hawk contract for coal supply

Glouster board of education awarded the coal contract for heating plants to Harold Hawk of Glouster. The action was announced on September 4.

Glouster Harold Hawk Thin City Board of Education

Kiwanians Meet Glouester at Luncheon Program

A Columbus luncheon Wednesday featured a report Thursday noon from a citizens committee on H A results. A committee was appointed to nominate elut officers for the aging year. Mise Borneas ay piano finished the program with attendance prize going to Chas Dans.

Pythian Sisters Meal Promised After Thursday Meeting

Glouster residents are invited to Mem 4 Giouater Temple Pythian Sisters meeting on Thursday night with a business session followed by lunch and a social time.

Glouster Giouater Temple

Farm family moves from Gioustree to new location

David Watburn and family, former Gioustree residents, sold their farm near Albany and have relocated to a new area, ending ties with the old farm.

Bay Glouster David Watburn Gioustree Afbbany A Ce

Nineveh Rebek Degree Staff to Meet for Practice

Jacksonville dispatch notes members of the Nineveh Revek Degree Staff are called to the I O O F Hall at 7 o clock on the evening of the 2nd for practice.

Jacksonville Nineveh Revek

War Veteran Reported Dead Amid Personal Crisis

In Columbus on September M tsik a report described the war veteran known as Wag as declared dead amid a personal crisis. Dr Jesse B Day from the Ghia State University spoke on The Chemistry of Pure at the annual School here. Six Cincinnati firemen suffered minor injuries when their vehicle crashed into a flag pole at the Square in South Charleston during a demonstration at Ohio State University.

Columbus Tsik Jesse B. Day Ghia State University Cincinnati the Square South Charleston Ohio State Univ

Freshman Week Begins as OSU Parents Visit Campus

Columbus reports parents of incoming Ohio State University freshmen toured the campus today. Conferences were arranged between parents and university officials as part of the Freshman Week program.

Columbus Ohio State University

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Church of Christ At Helen Seiber Crescent Ridge CY ¥ Auncey H. F. Myers George M. Kech Francis H. Kreck Spears Meeting of Jesus Only Church Davis Stecher Knickers Isaac Wilson Chauncey Store Aston Davies Salt Lake City Utah Miss Davies Elect Columbus Knight Ohio Road Affairs Breadwell Nashband Rosevite Hawk Atheng MEE G Tage Ponds Armands Hinds D&r Marinello Fletcher Kotex Cotys Houbigants Karess Francee Luxor Paria Williams Narcisse Stag Mennens Georgia Rose Princess Pat J&j Baby Camay Woodbury Cuticura Resinol Cov Koth Lyons Kolynos Weet Groves Oneniam 2 Forhams Watkins Sunkist Mle Atlas Store Marcylee Glouster, Ohio
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