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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1957

Page

10

Chauncey area social notes and local visits

Chauncey Society members Dr. C N Sanders Mrs C Brown and Hazel Lahugh stayed in Hiram Friday through Sunday for an A Cappella Choir program at Hiram College where Bob Sanders sang. Guests included Rev and Mrs Beckelhymer and family and Mrs Gladys Pickering. Birthdays honored at a Dehman dinner with Newark guests. Various local hospital and travel updates follow.

C. N. Sanders Christine Brown Hazel Lahugh Hiram Hiram College Bob Sanders Hunter Beckelhymer Gldys Pickering Chauncey-Dover Beckelhymers

Coast Guard Training Plan Open To Grads

During April May and June men ages 17 to 26 may apply for the Coast Guard High School Graduate Program announced by John T. Woodside CG Recruiting Station Pittsburgh. A diploma holder may attend Groton advanced schools and after 16 weeks advance to petty officer third class or a specialty designation. Ex servicemen may enlist with E 3 rating or be assigned in former ratings. Applications to Coast Guard Recruiting 508 Victory Building Pittsburgh.

Pomeroy Coast Guard John T. Woodside Pittsburgh Groton Conn Army Air Force Marine Corps Naval Coast

Chauncey Names Terrance Cunningham Fire Chief

Terrance T. Cunningham was named fire chief of Chauncey succeeding Virgil Baker who resigned. He had served as acting fire chief of the Chauncey-Dover Fire Department before his selection on Monday night. The fire board of six members approved the appointment. New officers for the fire department social group include Carl Moody as president Gerald Sorrels as vice president and William G Abdella as secretary treasurer.

Chauncey Terrance T. Cunningham Virgil Baker Cunningham Chauncey-Dover Fire Department Carl Moody Gerald Sorrels William G. Abdella

Red Cross Drives Chauncey Net $102.79

Chauncey residents and businesses donated 102.79 to a house to house Red Cross drive. Chauncey school students gave 10, with the remainder from local contributors. Campaign chairman Mrs. Fred Gruttemeyer thanks all who contributed and helped.

Chauncey Red Cross Chauncey School Fred Gruttemeyer S. L. Durst Howard Pennell, Jr Gil Courtney Ella Mae Tippie Charles Riley John A. Miller Robert Alderman Jane Lenigar Ruth Hammond Clarence Borchart Grace Kovaleski George Slisher, Jr

Trimble Church Plans Fourth Family Night Service

CHAUNCEY The Trimble Church of Christ will hold their fourth family night service at the Parish House on Thursday April 11 beginning with a pot luck supper at 6 30 It will be a come as you are affair A free will offering will go for Parish House rental.

CHAUNCEY — The _ Trimble Church of Christ

Mrs Jack Bachner Hosts Birthday Dinner in Lincoln Street Home

Mrs Jack Bachner entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday for her husband at the Bachner home on Lincoln Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Tewksbury Mr and Mrs John Parsons of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Clyde Belcher of Charleston.

Middleport Jack Bachner Bachner Lincoln St Robert Tewksbury John Parsons Clyde Belcher Charleston

Local Couple Heads to Birthday Gathering in Kentucky

The Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Konkright travel to Brooksville Kentucky to join relatives for the birthday of Mrs. Konkright’s mother Mrs. Fannie Clos. They will visit relatives in Woolcott Kentucky before proceeding to Cincinnati to see Mrs. Wayne Gibbons at Christ General Hospital.

Middleport R. C. Konkright Brooksville

Weekend Visitors and Local Moves Reported

Weekend guests include Mrs. C. W. Clark and Clyde Belcher in Charleston and Mrs. Clifford Erwin visiting in Bridgeport. Stewart Harris transfers to Columbus. Harris family relocates with son Dick enrolled in Columbus schools. Kathryn Payne improves at daughter’s home in Charleston. Wayne Gibbons and daughter Evelyn visit Cincinnati Hospital patient Mrs. Gibbons. Nolan Garson and family visited. Kenneth Murray from Ohio University attends local high school band concert.

Searles M. C. Hamilton Clanton Ala James Jobb Hortense Dillard Rucklans Jobb Meigs County James John Judy Carl LeFevre Adrian Eileen Chapman LeFevre Columbus A. A. Chapman Julia Ann Probasco Lowell Probasco Miami University Oxford Dan Smith Wilmetta Mulford Fourth Ave Oris Ginther Chester Lula Russell N. Second Ave Ben Ervin William Robson Broadway Kathryn Payne Sam Tinsley Charleston Wayne Gibbons Evelyn Charles Murray Clifford Erwin Bridgeport W. Va Fred Schroath Homer Clark Pearl St Clark C. W. Clark Clarks

Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Returns Across Towns

Edwin A Cross and Nora C Cross transfer lots 250 251 252 in Letart to Fred M Link trustee. Blaettar to Wilder muth parcel in Pomeroy. Barbara and Virgil Spencer to Milo Caldwell 103 acres in Orange. Howell to Creek lots in Sutton. Neigler to Arthur Sara Neigler lot in Sutton. Callicoat to Freda V Beatty and Edward S Beatty 31 acres in Olive. Floyd Ruth Moore to Larry R and Helen M Hubard lot in Syracuse. Bailey to Avery Albert and Charles Goegleen coal in Rutland. Hartenbach sheriff to Hiram Slanter 31 acres in Rutland. Staneart affidavit transfer Bedford 275 acres to Glen O Staneart and Lillian H Staneart. Staneart to S A Ferrell and Ethel P Ferrell 275 acres in Bedford. George F Bovie administrator and Mary L Honaker deceased to George Neigler parcels in Racine. Carl Manley to O Dill Manley Betty Manley lot 37 Middleport. William A and Vellora A Collins to Pomeroy Gun Club 34.1 acres in Salisbury.

Edwin Andrew Cross Nora C. Cross Fred M. Link Letart John William Eleanor Blaettar Charles F. Wildermuth Pomeroy Barbara Virgil Spencer Milo Caldwell Orange Edward Howell, Jr Betty J. Howell Corbett O Mary H. Creek Sutton George Beulah Neigler Arthur and Sara Neigler Ernest Callicoat Fred Lillian H. Staneart S. A. Ferrell Ethel P. Farrell Bedford George F. Bovie Mary L. Honaker George Neigler Racine

Film The Crucifixion and Resurrection Shown At Alfred Church

Palm Sunday screening of The Crucifixion and Resurrection at Alfred Church at 8 p.m. sponsored by the MYF and Commission on Education. Sunrise Easter services at 6 a.m. planned by the same sponsors.

Alfred MYF Commission On Education

Chauncey Church to Hold Parish Prayer Service

A parish prayer service is scheduled tonight at 7 30 at the Chauncey Church of Christ. Residents are invited to attend and join in prayer.

Green’s Run Church of Christ Board Meeting Set

Official Board of Green's Run Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. to discuss church affairs and future plans.

Chauncey Green's Run Church of Christ

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