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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1953
Page
3
Volunteer firemen will tour neighborhoods on Saturday April 11 and Saturday April 18 to collect unwanted clothing scrap iron and other usable items from yards. The proceeds fund new firefighting equipment and upgrades to existing gear. For pickups before those dates call drive chairman Charlies H. Courtney.
George Daniels, 34, of Newark, Ohio, was killed when two trucks collided in a sand and gravel loading pit on Monday. He was crushed between the vehicles during the accident.
Chauncey Garden Club met at Mrs Roy Lesters home in Mill Street with fifteen members present. They chose a new house plant, planned a bake sale at Tippett’s Grocery, and prepared for a July flower show in the gymnasium.
Automobile insurance agents warn thousands of Ohio drivers may mistake fire theft and collision coverage for liability insurance. With a new state law requiring financial responsibility up to 15000 for fatal or injury-causing accidents and over 100 in damages, owners must verify their policies include liability coverage or risk losing driving privileges. The Division of Insurance orders bold print clarifying that fire theft and collision policies do not meet the act. Superintendent Wal ter A. Robinson urges policyholders to check their coverage.
Chauncey Dover Schools will close at 3 p m Thursday for spring vacation. Re opening Tuesday April 7 at 8 30 a m. Affected districts include Sugar Creek Chauncey East and West Millfield.
A roundup of social visits includes Clarence and Mary Lee in Columbus with Homer Lee, Fred Thomas of Amanda at Robert Blackwood’s, and E. W. Warner visited by his son. Ruby Diehl and Mary Diehl spend days with relatives. others host in Middleport and Chillicothe. A surprise birthday dinner honors Mr. Jordan. Nester moves to Flint for work. multiple families host Sunday dinners in Ohio communities.
Funeral services were held Sunday at The Centenary Church for Pearl E. McAtee lifelong resident. Attendees included Dona'd McAtee Lewiston Montana Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAtee Smithfield North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ewers Coldwater Michigan. Visitors and relatives from Columbus Detroit and Glouster joined family members for the service and after.
The Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m this Wednesday in the Parish House.
The South Bloomingville Church will present an Easter program this Sunday at 9 30 a m with Rev Phyllis LeMaster presiding. Easter Sunrise Breakfast is set for 7 a m at Red Men Hall sponsored by the Red Men Lodge and Pocahontas. Weekend visits include multiple local residents and guests from Columbus and nearby towns.
Frank Allen, 82, of Wellston, was killed Sunday after being struck by a vehicle at a city intersection. The incident occurred in Wellston, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Chauncey personals report social visits from Lenderson area to Circleville and Columbus. Mr and Mrs Denzil Gabriel and sons Ernie and Alan hosted near Circleville visitors. Selwyn Jackson and Mrs Lurlie Butterworth with Barbara visited Mrs Lettie Hentz. Mrs Abe Pickett remains ill near Circle Hill. Grace Crabtree underwent major surgery at University Hospital with condition improving.
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