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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville PTA Reelects Mrs James Knight as President

Nelsonville High School PTA re elected Mrs James Knight as president for another year at a Monday night meeting. New officers include Mrs O P Bingman vice president L A Davis secretary and Mrs Lucille Long treasurer. Dinner will be served at the May meeting with seventh and eighth grade mothers in charge. A tubercu losis quiz was distributed and graded.

Nelsonville James Knight O. P. Bingman L. A. Davis Lucille Long Herman Ruble Leonard Cooley Miles Howe Kenneth Kinneer Brooks Franks Faith Cordrey Janet Cope Edward Sharp Burns Coakley PTA Portsmouth Blanche Moorehead Kinneer Athens Unty Tuberculosis Association

Miss Ruth Woodson Hosts Birthday Party for Sister

In Nelsonville Miss Ruth Woodson entertained Saturday night honoring her sister Miss Hardee. Guests from Nelsonville Glouster and Zanesville attended for cards dancing and refreshments including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wood Mr. and Mrs. Preston Dexter Mr. and Mrs. Hope Woodson Charles and Roberta Colbert and many others.

Nelsonville Ruth Woodson Miss Hardee Ralph Wood Preston Dexter Hope Woodson Charles Roberta Colbert Howard Dexter Edna Lou Charles Chapman Beatrice Jones Ling Rozella Long Edith Walker Ruth Cooper Ernest Lewis Ruth Topsail Oren Miller Charles Jones Chat Cecil Woodson Robert Morris Dengel Lola Leach Clyde Mitchell Thea Newman Garnet Brooks Glouster Clyde Wilkes Bus Sawyer Benny Goins Clarence Scott Arusla Woodings Beenville Huston Nutter Beechtle James Roberts Zanesville

Buchtel Seniors Stage Marionette and Musical Show

The Carbon Hill High School senior class presents a combined marionette and musical show at Buchtel High gym Wednesday at 8 p m under art supervisor O A Lehmen. Admission is charged. Features include characters Wimpy Popeye Stepin Fetchit and other sketches with music by the Carbon Hill orchestra and the Pattonville Merry Makers plus school vocal numbers.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill High School Buchtel High Gymnasium O. A. Lehmen Wimpy Popeye Stepin Fetcher Carbon Hill Orchestra Pattonville Merry Makers

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit in Red Men’s Hall

Nelsonville hosts a benefit party sponsored by the Degree of Pocahontas at the Red Man’s Hall Wednesday night at 7:30. Proceeds support local causes and community welfare.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Philadorian Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection Meeting

Nelsonville officials announce Philadorian Lodge No 157 F and A M will hold its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening April 21 Supper at 6 o clock and the lodge will open at 7 o clock with the master s degree to be conferred

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple

Tri Psi Sorority initiates four members at Nelsonville meeting

At the regular Tri Psi Sorority meeting in Nelsonville four girls were initiated Genevieve Chapman Wilma Dick Helen Stewart and Helen Washburn A social hour with refreshments followed. A birth is announced in Washington D C Mrs John D Carr formerly Mary McDaniel welcomed daughter Mary Anna born Friday April 15.

Nelsonville Tri Psi Sorority Genevieve Chapman Wilma Dick Helen Stewart Helen Washburn John D. Carr E. Market St Washington D. H Mary Anna Carr Mary McDaniel

Inspection of Lowell Chapter Eastern Star Tonight

Mrs Inez Wilson Mrs Harriett Sayers and Mrs Emma Cook attend in Lowell as Mrs Wilson deputes the grand matron CES for the annual inspection of the Lowell Chapter of the Eastern Star.

Lowell Inez Wilson Harriett Sayers Emma Cook Wilson Ces The Eastern Star

Easter Guests and Class Meeting Highlight Local Notices

Mr and Mrs L G Chapman and Mr and Mrs Earl Butterman from Columbus were Easter guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Ervin. Misses Jean Connor and Myrna Riggel from Barberton stayed with Mrs Emma Connor. Mr and Mrs Bernard Ervin visited Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell in Charleston West Virginia. Nurse Helen Reynolds returning to duty in White River Arizona after caring for her ill mother Mrs Rose Reynolds. Mrs D C Winkler and Miss Harriett Durant from Westerville visited Monday and today with Misses Lu and Mona Lane. Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Susie Wallace on Poplar Street Wednesday night.

L. G. Chapman Earl Butterman Columbus Charles Ervin Jean Connor Myrna Riggel Barberton Emma Connor Bernard Ervin Robert Campbell Charleston W. Va Helen Reynolds Federal White River Arizona Rose Reynolds D. C. Winkler Harriett Durant Westerville Mona Lane Susie Wallace Poplar St Methodist Church

Mechems Take 83 Pin Lead Over All-Stars

Mechems hold an 83 pin lead on Central All-Stars after four games in the city tournament. Elvin Bean's 795 and Ralph Howe's 789 pace Mechems, while Carl Starkey leads the Stars with 793. Next Monday's four-game session will decide the championship.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Mechems Way Central All-Stars Central Stars Neiman Auto Supply Mechem Outfit Auto Supply Boys Stars Elvin Bean Ralph Howe Mechems Howe Carl Starkey Auto Supply— Grinstead Melligan Millholland Kelley Starkey Hall Haffner Bean Mechem Wright

Funeral held for Kenneth Poling infant in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held for Kenneth Junior Poling aged 13 months, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Poling. He died at his home in Logan after a six week illness from whooping cough and pneumonia. Burial followed at Harvey Chapel Cemetery after services at Harvey Chapel Church. Surviving relatives include his parents and grandparents.

Nelsonville Kenneth Junior Poling Carl Poling W. Hunter St Logan Wesley Riams Mason City Hill Harvey Chapel Church Harvey Chapel Wesley Iiams Bert Poling

Dogs Must Be Confined by Owners in Nelsonville

Nelsonville authorities announce a city ordinance enforcing keeping dogs, chickens, and all livestock confined. Mayor C. G. Dew says owners failing to restrain pets will be arrested and prosecuted as complaints rise over lawn and garden damage.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew

Nelsonville WBA to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville WBA schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Historians favor Francis Hopkinson as designer of the first Stars and Stripes, a design Congress commissioned Hopkinson to create.

Nelsonville WBA Francis Hopkinson Congress Hopkinson

Mrs Nelson Honored at Birthday Fete in Rutland

In Rutland on Sunday a large gathering celebrated the birthday of Mrs Nettie Strong Nelson. Eleven cakes were served and many friends and relatives attended including Lafe Nelson and family Helen Tuning Addison Everett Lewis and son David Sheldon Nelson Weatherby Hubert Beale Hamden Radekin G A Radekin Clarence Ogdin Walter Holliday Downey Nelson Bruce Nelson Everett McKnight Langsville Harry Saxton C H Amos Ray Nicholson Jimmy Nicholson Ronald Harley Amos and families, C E Stout Elsa Danny Nora Amos Margaret Bosworth John Holliday Wallace Holliday Cash Nichols Wendell Elouise Nelson Eli Turner John Nelson Emmet Turner Arlene Nelson Ollie Anderson Almus Rawlings Ross Amos Earl Strong and sons Rufus and Howard Earl Max Nelson and others.

Rutland Nettie (Strong) Nelson Dexter Nelson Lafe Nelson Billy Helen Tuning Addison Everett Lewis David Sheldon Nelson Harry Saxton C. H. Amos Ray Nicholson Jimmy Nicholson Ronald Harley Amos R. D C. E. Stout Elsa Danny Nora Amos Margaret Bosworth John Holliday Wallace Holliday Cash Nichols Wendell Elouise Nelson Eli Turner John Nelson Emmet Turner Arlene Nelson Gallipolis Ollie Anderson Almus Rawlings Ross Amos Earl Strong Rufus Howard Earl Langsville Max Nelson Jimmy Jess Nelson

Social Notes From Dexter The Dexter Social Set

Dexter social notes list Sunday guests and weekend visits across Mansfield Columbus Charleston Wilmot Springfield Athens Nelsonville Nel sonville Rutland Wellston McArthur Pomeroy with names including Clair Davis Rex Davis Maynard Davis Blanche Davis Virginia Davis Gillogly Moore Ford Dalton Strong Jo ng Young Folden Marchington Dailey Vonschriltz Blizzard French Folden Davis visiting friends and relatives across towns. Measles illness noted for Dallas Amos and Homer Russell. Rev Weatherby preached at Salem Center.

Dexter Clair Davis Mansfield Rex Davis Columbus Maynard Davis Charleston Blanche Davis Virginia Davis Wilmot Davis Springfield William Gillogly Albany Ella Nelson Dallas Amos Lancaster W. H. Swan Ed Minx Emmett Davis George Davis Ward Saxton Athens Lewis Saxton Edith Russell Dayton Manda Russell Frank Strong Salem Strong Goldie Moore Charles McKee Patty James McKee Nelsonville Elizabeth Dailey Guy Moore Edward Ford John Dalton John, Jr Jennings Farrell Akron G. O. Will Grass Run Selah Weatherby Salem Center Amer Vonschriltz Oklahoma Rosa Bellknap Irene Vonschriltz Frank Jo Homer Russell Myrtle Folden Pomeroy Howard Folden Loyal Folden Gallipolis Homer Marchington Rale Davis Wilber Hutton Worley Davis Edith Johnson Davis-Painter Wellston Mac Johnson McArthur Earl Nelson Garland Weaver

Glouster Senior Play Cast Announced for The Obstinate Bride

Miss Kathryn Dennison will direct Glouster High School Senior Play set for May 12. The three act comedy The Obstinate Bride by Robert St. Clair features Rhea Eilers as the obstinate bride with a cast that includes Pauline Nelson Gayle Franklin Patty Dennison Anne Weymueller Bessie Barbier Helen Gyure Margaret Dunlevy Patty Hoffman Allan Sayles Orland Richardson Terrance O Shay George Tolliver Jerry Warren Rodney Linscott Jack Munden Howard Dodson and others.

Anne Weymueller Bessie Barbier Helen Gyure Minta Eller Margaret Dunlevy Mrs. Dunn Patty Hoffman Allan Sayles Rhea Orland Richardson Terrance O’shay George Tolliver Jerry Warren Gayle Professor Yahuda Rodney Linscott John Ellers Jack Munden Benedict Howard Dodson

Glouster Kiwanians Attend Inter City Meet

A large Glouster Kiwanian delegation and ladies join the inter city meeting at Hotel Berry Athens. The event began with a 6 30 dinner and ended with a dance. Representing Glouster were Mr and Mrs Roger Kittle Mr and Mrs H F Kittle Mr and Mrs Charles Harper Mr and Mrs George Rose Mr and Mrs L K Heiskel Mr and Mrs William Hughes Mr and Mrs Harold Le Favor Dr and Mrs E E LeFever Mr and Mrs Morrison Brown Ben Goldberg O E Chevalier Al Craft James Stedman and Gail Wallace.

Glouster Harold LeFavor E. E. LeFever Morrison Brown Ben Goldberg O. E. Chevalier al Craft James Stedman Gail Wallace

POMEROY Democrats Plan April Meeting at City Hall

POMEROY Ohio Democrats will gather at City Hall on Thursday evening April 21 at 7 30 to outline a county ticket and conduct other business with local party officials.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Woman Beats Flood as 90 Year Old Rescued in Alviso

Mrs Ah Quong a 90 year old Chinese woman sat in a chair attached by ropes to the ceiling to escape rising floodwaters in Alviso California. Local residents entered the home and rescued her despite the peril. In Scotland a farm lease for 20881 years is noted as without parallel in Kirkhill parish.

Alviso Cal Ah Quong Kirkhill Scotland

Trimble Church Holds Early Easter Services

Trimble M. E. Church in Glouster held a sunrise service at 5 30 AM with Rev Lawrence delivering an Easter message. A girls choir provided music, and a baptismal class of 10 was presented. The church featured plants cut flowers and later hosted a large Sunday School with special orchestra music.

Glouster Eyes Victory in Buchtel Baseball Tilt

Glouster plans a home game against Buchtel this afternoon after a recent defeat to Chauncey. The nine hope to rebound with a win and improve their standings.

Glouster Chauncey Buchtel

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club met at Mrs. Ira Conaway’s home in Jacksonville Friday night. After a business session, contests and prizes were awarded to Alice Phillips. Mrs. Gaskella and Eunice Watkins were consoled. A luncheon by the hostess and daughter Cleo Mae followed for members and guests including Altha Dunlevy Maude Davis Martha Kloh Ida B. Davis and others. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Madge Harry’s home.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Ira Conaway Alice Phillips Gaskella Eunice Watkins Cleo Mae Altha Dunlevy Maude Davis Martha Kloh Ida B. Davis Electa Grimm Lydia Watkins Mary Watson Mary Kalt Mary Jane Swartz Minnie Gaskella Cora Householder Miss Eunice Watkins Madge Harry

Eagles and Giants To Meet in Practice

Nelsonville Eagles prepare for a 5 inning practice game with the Nelsonville Giants at City Playgrounds. Players should report by 5 30 p m. Fans welcome. no charge.

Eagles Giants Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Nelsonville Giants

Festival at Nelsonville High School Friday

Nelsonville high school auditorium hosts a music festival on Friday April 22 at 8 p m. The program features the school band the girls glee club the junior chorus and soloists with tickets on sale now.

Nelsonville

Motorist Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville DUI Case

Roy Elliott of this city pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor G. Dew's court to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and was committed to the county jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Roy Elliott G. Dew

Buchtel Ladies Auxiliary District Meeting Notice

The Buchtel Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will hold their district meeting at the Buchtel Opera House on Thursday April 21 at 7 o clock. All locals are invited to attend.

Buchtel

Mid-week Prayer Service At First M E Church

The mid week service will be held at the First M E Church on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock. The pastor Rev W P Clark says a good attendance is expected.

Nelsonville M. E W. P. Clark

Glouster Social Notes Honors Daughter at Easter Party

Mrs. Frank Skinner hosted a Locust Street party for her daughter's seventh birthday on Easter Thursday with games an Easter egg hunt won by Jean Anna Clark George Miller and Mona Lou Cunningham. Ice cream cake and favors were shared by ten children and Betty Frances Skinner received gifts.

Frank Skinner Locust St Jean Anna Clark George Miller Mona Lou Cunningham Jean Ann Clark Betty Withem Joan Morris Jerry Dunlevy Adrian Craig Joan McClelland Donna Jean Parker Billy Skinner Betty Frances Skinner Youngstown Huddy Lawrence Ley American Legion Auxiliary

Hold Seven in Fight On Rutland Roadway

Seven people are arrested for fighting and creating a disturbance after a dawn patrol near Rutland Road. A stolen car report led deputies to Cross Roads Service Station and another abandoned vehicle recovered near Hobson. The car owners name Franch Beach Bradbury.

Rutland Road Bayliss Athens Hobson Henry and McDade Franch Beach Bradbury

Federated Church Easter Services Draw Large Crowd

In Pomeroy the Federated Church held a sunrise service with about 200 attendees. Holy Communion was served, lilies and flowers honored departed loved ones, and a 10 15 confirmation service welcomed 17 new members, the largest teen class since 1920. A father son and mother daughter banquet are planned. May 1 features a guest minister and soloists, and June 5 a missionary talk for all denominations.

Pomeroy Federated Church

Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Nelsonville Church

The Church of Christ choir in Nelsonville will rehearse this evening at seven in the church auditorium as part of its regular schedule.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Gallipolis Social Notes and Local Marriages

A birthday surprise party for Miss Sara Thaxton at the Rife home with music and games ended in refreshments. Betty Vornholt and Jack Vornholt visit Easter with Dr. and Mrs. A. O. Vornholt. Lee Coder and Helen Quickel announce marriage and plan to live in Gallipolis where Coder runs a cab fleet. Austin Kelton and family return to Gallipolis after residence in Zanesville. Kelton works as an express messenger between Portsmouth and Parkersburg.

Sara Thaxton Virgil Thaxton White Oak Carl Rife Vornholt Betty Vornholt St. Mary’s of the Springs College Columbus Jack Vornholt Latrobe A. O. Vornholt Lee Coder Gallipolis Helen Quickel Frank Quickel Middleport Coder Austin Kelton Zanesville Kelton Portsmouth Parkersburg

Social rounds and moving news from a busy week

Mrs Emma White hosted the Coterie Club all day with Mrs John S Robinson and Mrs Julia Tallut assisting. Mrs C L Marsh moves to 906 Second Ave. Mrs Elizabeth Clark of near Mercerville hosts a 73rd birthday surprise with many friends attending. Miss Rose Wilson and Miss Grace Wilson visit aunt Miss Ethel M Young in Columbus.

Emma White Garfield Ave John S. Robinson Julia Tallut Eleanor Marsh Chillicothe Forrest C. L. Marsh Second Ave Elizabeth Clark Mercerville Ella Robinson Hazel Halley Emma Harrison Laura Smith Cora Donnally Maude Houck Mayme Rodgers Bessie Niday W. Smith Effie Lear Lucille Smith Theo Clark Rose Wilson State Hospital Columbus Grace Wilson Ethel M. Young

Births and Visits Share News from Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. David Jones of Thurman announce the birth of a son Carl Arvin to their son and daughter in law Gould Jones of Springfield. Jacqueline Jaye named for a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stamper near Centerpoint. Mrs. Matt Mansfield of Tucson arrives for Easter visit with brothers and sisters in law Millard Miles and W. O. Miles. guests include Harvey Miles of Dayton. Ted Lemon and family return to Logan after visit with Mrs. Lemon's mother Mrs. J. G. Williams and Knox and wife. Ed Anderson and family depart for Walla Walla after six months with relatives in Gallia County. C J Horner and daughters of Parkersburg and Gertrude Collins of Anderson Indiana visit R J Collins family over the weekend.

David Jones Thurman Carl Arvin Gould Jones Springfield Ted Lemon Logan Wash Gallia County C. J. Horner Parkersburg Gertrude Collins Anderson Ind R. J. Collins Thomas Stamper Centerpoint Jacqueline Jaye Matt Mansfield Ethel Miles Tucson Ariz Millard Miles Miles W. O. Miles Columbus Harvey Miles Dayton

Ohio State Faculty Members Host at Cherrington Home

Miss Henrietta Cherrington of the Ohio State University faculty hosted seven colleagues for luncheon Saturday at her parents home, as they traveled to Atlanta to attend a convention. Mrs. Sarah Robinson and her son Tommy returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. Arthur Phillips. Mrs. Elizabeth Housh is visiting the Phillips family with an infant son.

William Zimmers Gerald Lautenselager Akron Dorothy Zimmers Columbus W. W. Bryson John Angle Betty Bobby Uniontown Jane Donaldson Wilbur Balderson, Sr Dora Wagner Henrietta Cherrington Ohio State University Henry W. Cherrington Atlanta Sarah Robinson Tommy Arthur Phillips Elizabeth Housh Phillips

Shaw family visits. Kerns to Asheville

Mr and Mrs Jack Shaw and daughter Carolyn of Charleston spent the weekend with Mrs L B Shaw and family. Grandmother Mrs A W Kerns, guest for a week, leaves soon for Asheville NC. John Dewey Ferguson and Eleanor Jean Walker were married by Rev Sagen at the Baptist parsonage Wednesday evening. Mrs Robert Andrews returns to Lafayette Indiana after visiting son Mark Crouse and family.

Jack Shaw Carolyn Charleston L. B. Shaw A. W. Kerns Kerns Asheville N. C John Dewey Ferguson Millard Ferguson Eleanor Jean Hugh Walker Sagen Baptist Parsonage Robert Andrews Lafayette Ind Mark Crouse

Surprise Party Honors Mr Forrest Fife and No Boss Club

Mrs Forrest Fife arranged a Friday surprise party for her husband with the No Boss Club in attendance. After an evening of cards a tempting lunch was served. At a Pem broke Club meeting at Mrs N A Martins home officers were elected with Mrs F W Shane president Mrs Paul Myers vice president Mrs Dwight Wetherholt secretary treasurer and Mrs E E Higgins scribe.

Forrest Fife Pembroke Club N. A. Martin F. W. Shane Paul Myers Dwight Wetherholt E. E. Higgins

Helrichs Welcome Baby Girl First Born At Home

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Helrich announce the birth of their baby girl, their first child. The mother is Ruth Ebersbach, formerly Miss Ruth Ebersbach of Pomeroy. Grandmother Mrs. Clarence Ebersbach is visiting with the family.

Lloyd Helrich Ruth Ebersbach Pomeroy Clarence Ebersbach Helrich

Dover Grange Open Meeting In Chauncey Tonight

Dover Grange No. 2646 invites interested people to an open meeting at the Grange hall Chauncey K of P building. Andrew Jackson master presides with Deputy Master Fought present. Evangeline Prior prepares a program of music readings and skits. A pot luck supper follows with Martha Shafer Bessie Johnston and Pauline Jackson in charge.

Chauncey—Dover Chauncey K. of P Grange Andrew Jackson Fought Evangeline Prior Dover Martha Shafer Bessie Johnston Pauline Jackson

Pomona Grange Meeting Attends With 50 Members

Pomona Grange met last Thursday with Trimble Grange No. 1830 drawing 50 in attendance. Two candidates Dorothy Sawyer and Pauline Gillespie were received. Deputy Master Floyd Fought and County Agent Ross Wright attended. Next meeting set for York Grange with an out of county team invited to exemplify work. Pomona plans a practice night on the first Monday in May.

Chauncey Pomona Grange Trimble Grange Pomona Dorothy Sawyer Pauline Gillespie Floyd Fought Albany Ross Wright Athens York Grange

Emma Vore Honored At Chauncey Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daugherty hosted a Sunday dinner at their Chauncey area country home honoring their aunt Mrs. Emma Vore. Easter marked her 81st birthday with relatives present including George Coe Elwood and Coe Daugherty and Pauline Daugherty from Athens Newark and Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Daugherty Emma Vore Daugherty George Coe Elwood Daugherty Bobby Donald Pauline Daugherty Athens Coe Daugherty Newark

Easter Guests Gather at Clement McBride Home

Clement McBride of Sand Ridge entertained on Easter with a long list of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Keirns of Marysville Ohio and extended family from Union Concord Vera Millfield Sugar Creek Newark Logan Millfield and Sand Ridge.

Chauncey Clement McBride Sand Ridge Gilbert Keirns Marysville William McBride Gerald Union Orville Boudinot Wylis Concord Floyd Wemmer Vera Genevieve Floyd Jr Robert Wemmer Millfield Ray Smith Sugar Creek Glennis Evener Newark Dale Co

Priors Are Guests at Leipsic Visit

Chauncey Dover School Superintendent A B Prior and Mrs Prior visited Leipsic to see Mrs Weavers. Easter Sunday Mr Weaver celebrated his 79th birthday with a family dinner and gathering attended by all his children and grandchildren.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover A. B. Prior Prior Leipsic

Millfield Church Easter Pageant Featured Sunday Night

Margaret Simpkins Sunday School class presented Gods Candles at Millfield M E Church. May Howard Gertrude Brown classes offered recitations and dialogues. Rev Robert Lawrence preached an Easter sermon. Several were baptized and received into the church. Attendance 42 with Leonard Simpson superintendent Bertha Simpson directed music. Dorothy Gillespie Howard and Pauline Tracy Humphrey led vocal duets.

Chauncey Margaret Simpkins Millfield M. E May Howard Gertrude Brown Robert Lawrence Leonard Simpson Bertha Simpson Dorothy Gillespie Howard Pauline Tracy Humphrey

Social visits and family gatherings across Chauncey area

Chauncey residents Chauncey George Keck Pauline Keck and Lawrence Bowe spent a weekend in Cincinnati with Henry F Myers family. Vint Cunningham visited Chillicothe with his son in law Lloyd Fennell. Mrs Nathan Lochary and Bertha visited Chauncey with Delcie Cunningham. Elizabeth Spears attended Easter services in Nelsonville with relatives. Andrew Simpkins visited Crooksville after noon. Lily Evener spent Easter with Richard Evener’s family at Salt Creek. Robert and Marie Bentley went to a radio appearance in Murray City. Otto Graham hosted Clement McBride and daughters Helen Vera Ruth. Mabel Sisson to host Millfield Needle Club in Athens.

Chauncey George Keck Pauline Keck Lawrence Bowe the Plains Cincinnati Henry F. Myers Helena Keck Vint Cunningham Chaigger Chillicothe Ohio Lloyd Fennell Nathan Lochary Bertha Armadale Lochary Delcie Cunningham Ellis Ave Elizabeth Spears Nelsonville Church of Christ George Wilson Carl Shafer Andrew Simpkins Crooksville William Downey Lily Evener Richard Evener Salt Creek Robert Marie Bentley Murray City Otto Graham Clement McBride Helen Vera Ruth Mabel Sisson Athens Millfield

Panama Canal Traffic Pattern Shows August Low December Peak

The canal reports lighter traffic in August and the heaviest volume in December, reflecting seasonal demand and vessel scheduling shifts affecting transit queues and port activity.

Panama Canal

Plains Blue Devils to Play Chauncey Wednesday Afternoon

The Plains Blue Devils will face Chauncey at Chauncey Wednesday after noon at 3 30 announced by Coach Joe Guerra. Batteries listed include Chauncey Kottyan Ted row and Plains Coley Stillwell.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils the Plains Joe Guerra Kottyan Tedrow Coley Stillwell

Guerra Family Easter Visit Noted at Millfield

Chauncey residents hosted the Guerra family at Millfield with guests Miss Garnet Pico and Miss Carolyn Pico from Gloucester and Miss Mary Guerra, instructor at Ohio University, during Easter festivities.

Chauncey Guerra Millfield Easter Garnet Carolyn Pico Glouster Mary Guerra Ohio University

Trimble Church Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Plant Home

GLOUSTER Ladies Aid of the Trimble Methodist Church plans its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday April 20 at the home of Mrs Andrew Plant.

Glouster

Jacksonville Trimble alumni to meet Friday

All members of the Jacksonville Trimble alumni association are asked to attend a meeting Friday evening at the high school to discuss organization affairs.

Jacksonville Jacksonville-Trimble Alumni Association

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