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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1934
Page
3
The Mercy council plans to pass a parking and traffic ordinance after the new jets are completed. Proposals include one way Main Street and cars parallel to curbs. Parking lots are nearly ready and dedication will occur during Homecoming week.
The text lists residents and guests visiting and traveling this week. Names include H J Blackmore Miriam Blackmore Lin, Roscoe Fowler Kreinbth, Buckeye Lake, Mrs. Jacob Ament, Miss Lena, Dorothy, C E Fisher, Philip H Meier, Mrs. Beuscher new M E Church minister, Poise and Levio Casci, Tracy family, and others visiting in Zanes, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Athens.
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Twelve year old Charles Jiiden broke his left arm in two places after a 20 foot swing fall at Shenang Springs during an Epworth League outing. He was taken to a Pom eroy physician for setting and treatment then returned to the camp to enjoy the day despite the injury.
Funeral services for 70 year old Jenny Mullen of Syracuse were conducted at the home of her son C. H. Mullen on Mulberry Avenue with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. She is survived by one son three grandsons and two brothers. An automobile stolen near Ed Martin’s Lincoln Hill home was recovered Sunday evening by Deputy Sheriff D L Tracy with no action planned against the would be suspects.
Mrs. Billy Lasley died Saturday after a short illness at age 84. Funeral services were held at the Lasley residence in Cheshire with Rev Mahon officiating. She widow of David Lasley who died 30 years ago. Survived by two sons Thad and Baker Lasley and one granddaughter. Burial in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Mrs W G Huddleston visits Detroit with daughter Leigh Boyd and family. Mr and Mrs W F Harris attend the World's Fair in Chicago since Thursday. J F Dillard plans to move from Williamson on South Fifth to South Second Avenue, near L Quickle’s home. Steve Burkle and children spend Sunday in Bremen with Ray McCumber. Dale McGuire of Chicago visits Marion and Mrs McGuire on Lincoln Street. Jake Legg of Rainelle W Va visits Middleport. Mrs C H Horden of Columbus, with sister G H Stansbury, weekend with their mother Mrs Purdum, who remains ill.
Harry A. Barnes was named Conciliation Commissioner for Meigs County by U. S. District Judge B. W. Hough. The post, created under the Frazier-Lemke Mortgage Moratorium Act signed by President Roosevelt on June 28, 1934, allows farmers to stay foreclosures for five or six years through legal action.
Jackson Ohio police arrested Steve Farkus of Gallia County on a charge of passing bad checks. He was moved to Meigs County and held on a $23.50 fraud charge after allegedly giving A R Smith near Middletonport a bad check.
Miss Virgie Major hosted a Saturday gathering at her South Sixth Avenue residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Major, Mrs. Gregory of Wilkesville, Mrs. Hurley Nelson of Langsville, Mrs. Jesse Ragsdale of Waverly Kan, Mrs. Robert Ragsdale of Arga Kan, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barcus of Gallopolis.
Middleport Isaac Lambert died Saturday evening at his home on the Middleport Rutland Road at 6 o clock Death was due to a complication of diseases Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Bradford Church of Christ with the pastor officiating Burial was in Poplar Ridge Cemetery He is survived by his wife and six children three daughters and three sons He was married twice.
Miss Mary Conway, a 1930 Middleport High School graduate, joined Holzer Hospital’s class of nurses in a Friday graduation. Her mother Irene Williams of Massillon attended the ceremonies and visited briefly before returning home.
Walter Porter, biology and botany instructor at Athens High, will judge the Columbia Grange sponsored indoor and outdoor plant show at Columbia High School Carpenter Saturday night September 20. Sponsors include Fontelle Caster. cash prizes will be awarded. Flowers must be brought to the schoolhouse that night, and entry is open to all interested.
About 300 Kimberly residents signed a petition to form a Donahey-Davey Club as Gordon Tolliver circulated the petition. A meeting will plan the election campaign and activities, with Donahey and Davey expected to visit before the election.
A new fine powder named Fasteeth promises to keep teeth firmly in place without a gummy taste. It claims to prevent slipping, freshen breath, and is sold by druggists in three sizes as Pasteeth.
A series of weekend visits are reported across Meiga County. Families from Bunker Hill, Mingo Junction, Peach Fork, Akron, Enterprise and Athens spent time with local households. Notable mentions include the United Brethren conference attendees at Pleasant Hill and Rev. Sheldon Light's upcoming assignment on the Pomeroy circuit.
Carbondale notes Betts return after five months in Barberton. Clark Camel and Logan visit Landis family on Sunday. Hill family visits former’s father William Hill. Jane Howson visits daughter in Akron. Edward Betts Jr and son weekend with Dresher family in Millfield. Leslie Howson visits relatives here. Anna Howson returns home after Akron trip. Arthur Blackford sustains fractured nose at school. Catherine Johnson Connett visits Joe Johnson. Frisby and Williams enroll at Ohio University Athens for winter term.
Paul Keester, noted rider at Lincoln Fields, plans rapid weight loss and may retire from racing to pursue boxing. He intends turning to boxing to this event.
Greens Run Church of Christ held its annual home coming in Chauncey with a large crowd. The Bible school featured a pageant on Christian living. Rev. G B Courtney gave the welcome and led afternoon events with music from local quartets and a duet by Ada McConkey and Doris Cordray.
Chauncey Mazon Council No 938 of the Degree of Pocahontas schedules a special meeting Wednesday for degree team practice. The regular meeting is Thursday with a potluck supper.
Arley Hillyer age 28 and twin brother of Chauncey Hillyer died in Bartley West Virginia Sunday morning. He leaves a wife and a two year old daughter, parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer of Chauncey, and multiple brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Dr and Mrs Robert Nye and two sons have left Chauncey for London England after visiting Chauncey relatives.
The Rev V Ahlbrand resigns after 17 years in charge of religious services at the County Home Chapel Chauncey due to ill health. He served four years with former superintendent Mr and Mrs Howard Figley. Mrs Ahlbrand assisted in the ministry.
Chauncey district mines resume activity with eleven mines in operation. Chauncey Mine No. 25 of Manhattan Coal Co. is active today for the first time since Tuesday. Other mines on the list include Nos. 107, 24, 219, 28, 68, 10X, Lick Run, Coonville, Luhrig and Kimberly.
Langsville resident Langsville Guy Strausbaugh and children Lorne and Ardis of Fostoria visited Misses Blanche and Hazel Van Zant this week. Dorothy Lecie registered at Ohio University in Athens. Olive Hatfield plans to enter Marshall College at Huntington as a freshman. Ferry Chase and family of Cincinnati spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J F Chase. Amy and Estella Lowery visited Eureka with Mrs F M Lanthorn. Eugene Gardner of Columbus visited his father in law Frank Graham. Mrs Bid Bobo hosted a surprise seventeenth birthday party for her daughter Blanche.
National Protective Insurance Co offers a sick benefit policy paying up to 100 dollars a month at half price. No medical exam, no application, free inspection. Open to men 18 to 69 and women 18 to 9 in good health. send name age address sex to National Protective.
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