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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

11

Chauncey-Dover High School presents Brothers of Belinda

An appreciative Chauncey Dover audience saw the Junior Class play The Brothers of Belinda in three acts in the school auditorium. The comedy was coached by Ruth Fiske with cast members Glen Russell Freda Mullins Paul McKinney Nellie Mullins Mary Lou Ferrer Arthur Chiki Vera McBride Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Howath Stewart Robinet John Ley and musical numbers by the high school orchestra directed by Harry McMaken.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Belinda Ruth Fiske Glen Russell Freda Mullins Paul McKinney Nellie Mullins Mary Lou Ferrer Arthur Chiki Vera McBride Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Howath Stewart Robinette John Ley Harry McMaken

Local Society Gatherings and Community Notes

Long Bottom and Reedsville groups report quilting and comfort sewing by the Woman's Society of Christian Service and a Riverside Garden Club meeting with eleven members naming a new plant. Local graduates listed from Chester High School include Elizabeth Swan and others. state exam honors go to Don Pigott. Families visit relatives in Cincinnati and Harrisonville. gas boat and Sohio fuel activities noted. schools close for the week.

Long Bottom Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Reedsville Society C. E. Myers William Stethem Anna Swan Betty Roush Mildred Matlack Linnie Swan Riverside Garden Club C. E Don Myers Reedsville Sohio Standard Oil Bulk Station S. R. Swan June Parkersburg J. E. Torrence H. M. Larkins

Easter Socials and Bond Sale Notices in Rome Township

Chauncey residents host Easter guests and local figures plan church activities while Rome Township issues a notice to sell delinquent tax bonds worth 780 dollars dated April 1 1941. Bids open May 3 1941 with bonds maturing 1942 to 1945. High bidder wins at or above par with interest.

Rome Athens County Ohio Board of Trustees Rome Township Trustees of Board of Trustees of Stewart, Ohio W. B. Sper

Chauncey Methodists Elect Officers

Chauncey Methodist Church officials were chosen at Monday night’s meeting led by Pastor Rev. Charles Palmer. Evelyn Patterson became secretary, with trustees Charles Spearry F A Cline Thomas Buckley and Mrs Nell McConaha. Stewards named Mrs Elizabeth Harvey president and others including Mrs Grace Crabtree Ruth Bridgewater Bess Nicholson Nell McConaha Effie Fennell. Mrs Bess Nicholson continues as Sunday School superintendent with Evelyn Patterson as secretary. Mrs Elizabeth Harvey also serves as church treasurer.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Charles Palmer Evelyn Patterson Charles Spearry F. A. Cline Thomas Buckley Nell McConaha Elizabeth Harvey Grace Crabtree Ruth Bridgewater Bess Nicholson Effie Fennell Elizbeth Harvey

Easter Visiting and Local Happenings in New Plymouth

New Plymouth notes various family visits and Easter observances. Leland Smith slated for inclusion in the next army draft. Weddings, funeral services, and church gatherings noted with local residents and nearby towns mentioned. Social visits include Fuller, Hemline, and Ellis families. Marie Fowler traveling via Rio Grande. a wedding of Martha Wolfer and Raymond Sigler.

New Plymouth Leland Smith Harry Smith Lancaster Boney Weede Charles Fuller Helen Fuller Betty Mason Columbus Raymond Fuller Celina Treadley Elizabeth Hemline Cleveland Dresden Willis Brown Son of Frank Ellis J. M. Stewart

Easter Visit in Athens Highlights Guerra Family Gathering

The Guerra family gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Gabriel Guerra in Athens for an attractive Easter dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Civille and son, Athens. Mr and Mrs Louis Muzio and daughters Lucy Ann and Delores. Miss Carolyn Guerra. Joe Guerra of Millfield. and Ann Marie Guerra of Athens.

Chauncey Guerra Gabriel Guerra Athens George Civille Louis Muzio Lucy Ann Delores Carolyn Guerra Joe Guerra Millfield Ann Marie

Chauncey Relief Commodities to Be Issued Saturday

Clients are urged to call promptly for federal relief commodities to be issued Saturday from 9 a m until noon at the Robinson Building Chauncey.

Chauncey Robinson

Celebration Marks Golden Wedding in Chauncey

Chauncey resident Theron Goodson and family attended a golden wedding anniversary on Glouster Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Davie Reese. Attendees included Mrs Florence Minister Eleanor Minister Ebbert Minister and the ministers Edward and Goode son, siblings of the late Edward Minister of Chauncey.

Chauncey Theron Goodson Glouster Goodson Davie Reese

Child Fractures Arm in Athens Visit

Delores Muzio age six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Muzio of Millfield, fractured her left elbow while visiting her aunt in Athens at the home of Gabriel Guerra.

Chauncey Delores Muzio Louis Muzio Millfield Muzio Gabriel Guerra Athens Sune Day

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