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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1952

Page

6

Radio Unit Installed In Chauncey Police Car

The Chauncey police car received a radio unit on purchase order and it is now in operation with the Athens city police and Athens County sheriff. The unit aids rapid communication in emergencies, including mutual aid fire response. Contributions of $5 each from multiple officials and residents were applied toward the $275 total cost, with $225 still to be covered from the general fund.

Chauncey Athens City Police Athens County Sheriff Athens Athens Fire Department E. McCafferty C. J. Tippett A. J. Jackson Art Smith Guy Brookins John Smart Charles Watiey Bob Cochran Harve Courtney Marshal Clifford Banfield

Carnival At School Planned In Millfield Community

Millfield Home and School Organization officers and teachers met at Mrs. Helen Sanders home to plan the school carnival set for April 29. Committees named for fundraising include East Millfield West Millfield Oregon Ridge Sand Ridge Crescent Ridge Monsarrat Truetown with chairwomen and members listed.

Chauncey Millfield Helen Sanders East Millfield Naomi Patterson John Jackson West Millfield Virginia Kozma Ethel Gould Oregon Ridge Hubert Nye Sand Ridge Carl Karns Tom Karns Crescent Ridge Dora Werner Monsarrat Ralph Sawyer Frances Nogrady Truetown Eleanor Kimhbal

Wisconsin Returns to U.S. From Korean Battle Zone

After four months in the Korean combat area the battleship Wisconsin is returning to the United States. Parney Brunton of Glouster serves aboard and is the son of Mr and Mrs James Brunton of Glouster Route.

Glouster Wisconsin Parney Brunton United States Navy Brunton James Brunton

Latin Club Picnic Plans Highlight Rome Founding

Chauncey-Dover High School Latin Club met with a Rome founding theme and an imaginary history tour led by Emily Sams. Members Barbara Hanning Ann Roberts Barbara Kidd Alfred Deal acted, cookies were by June Hammond Norma Willis, punch by Grace Anne Crabtree Patty Nogrady Janis Davis, and a May senior memorial picnic was decided.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Rome B. C Emily Sams Barbara Hanning Ann Roberts Barbara Kidd Alfred Deal June Hammond Norma Willis Grace Anne Crabtree Patty Nogrady Janis Davis Patty Ley Patty Howard Barbara Ryan Dick Jackson Carolyn Heffken Barbara Sams Carol Sams Jo Anne Lewis

Civil War Relics Held by Seldon Jackson in Chauncey

Prized Civil War mementos belong to Seldon Jackson of Lexington Ave Chauncey and trace to his father Andrew Jackson of Sand Ridge. The elder Jackson, a 75th Ohio Infantry veteran, brought home a torn regiment flag from Gettysburg along with two muskets and carved rings. He earned a U S Government gallantry medal years ago and carved a pipe and later acquired a confiscated South war violin. Five of seven children survive including Seldon Charles of Ocala Florida and daughters Rose Poling Athens and Dona Schoonover Chauncey Ide Tippett.

Chauncey Seldon Jackson Lexington Ave Andrew Jackson Sand Ridge 75Th Ohio Infantry Gettysburg New York City U. S Seldon South Charles Ocala Fia Rose Poling Athens Dona Schoonover Ide Tippett

Dinner Honors 25th Anniversary At Blue Sunoco

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Charles Swartz attended a dinner in Marietta at the LaFayette Hotel celebrating the 25th anniversary of Blue Sunoco gasoline. Weekend visits include Mr and Mrs James Andrews and Dayton guests.

Lina Russell Frank Carey Linda Lou Connie Jean Dayton Cavey Vera White James Andrews

Noble Grands Club Meets in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville met at Mrs Captalin Roberts home Friday. Readings included King in the Milkweeds and Our Homestead. Guests were Bertha Lee Mayme Cominsky Sarah McHenry Lara McCaskey Gladys Kempton Corda Whetstone Bessie Whetstone and Sandy Lee. Prizes went to Whetstone and Cominsky with consolations to Rambo Grimm and McHenry. May meeting set at Mrs Mayme Cominsky home.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Captalin Roberts King Bratka Mra Brown Mayme Cominsky Sarah McHenry Lara McCaskey Gladys Kempton Corda Whetstone Bessie Whetstone Sandy Lee Electa Grimm Melba Brown Hettie Rambo Lena Bratka Maude Davis Ida Brooks Roberts Prozes Whetstone Cominsky Rambo Grimm McHenry

Immediate Payment Ordered for Delinquent Water Bills

At a recent meeting of the present and preceding Boards of Affairs with the Village Council a discussion on delinquent water and water tap bills led to a decision. Water service will be discontinued May 1 if those with delinquent bills do not arrange prompt payment.

Chauncey

Group Entertained At Collins Home

Mr and Mrs John Collins entertained a group of boys at their W Main Street home Cards were played and refreshments were served to Pvt John T Butsko Bill Cline Dick and Eddie Collins Mike Keasey Pete Watkins Jack Canter Ira Cunningham Sm Terrance Cunningham and Cpl Steve Erdy

Chauncey John Collins W. Main St John T. Butsko Bill Cline Eddie Collins Mike Keasey Pete Watkins Jack Canter Ira Cunningham Terrance Cunningham Cpl Steve Erdy

West Columbia Visitor Notes Across Several Families

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ohlinger visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ohlinger of Broadrun. Donna Ohlinger called on Mr. and Mrs. Pat McDaniel of Mason City. Delbert Stover of Point Pleasant visited Ben C. Roush. Bob Rutherford of Gallipolis stopped by Mr. Roush. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Young visited Mrs. William Young of New Haven. Paul Blessing of Point Pleasant visited Mrs. Lizzie Stewart. Mrs. Bob Stewart of Mason City was guest of Mrs. Alburis Young. Mrs. Clyde Barnett was a visitor here. Helen E. Roush.

West Columbia Charles Ohlinger Henry Ohlinger Broadrun Donna Ohlinger Pat McDaniel Mason City Delbert Stover Point Pleasant Ben C. Roush Bob Rutherford Gallipolis Roush Billy Young New Haven William Young Paul Blessing Lizzie Stewart Bob Stewart Alburtis Young Clyde Barnett Helen E. Roush

Son Feted On Birthday At Party For Gary Wayne Harry

Mrs. Ed Harry hosted a birthday party Sunday for Gary Wayne Harry marking his 10th birthday. Guests joined in games and songs around a cake with ten candles, prizes went to Roberta Nott Johnny Moore and David Maxwell, and many attendees received refreshments.

Glouster Ed Harry Ard Gary Wayne Harry Gary Roberta Nott Johnny Moore David Maxwell Carol Christman Linda Doughty Barbara Craig Elizabeth Ann Clifford Helen Jane Yount Jerry Wright Marjorie Morgan Jimmie Hartley Chester Mohler Earl McKee Carolyn Peggy Harry Jerry Loomis Katheryn Ann Norris Raymond Maxwell Blanche Buchman Carol Buchman

VFW to Install New Officers in Jacksonville

Joint installation ceremonies for VFW Post 9866 and the Auxiliary set for Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Post home Jacksonville Clara Pinney district president will install the Auxiliary officers M O Ginnan post commander will serve as installing officer A dinner will be served after the ceremonies

Church Class to Elect Officers in Glouster

Glouster Methodist Sunday school Priscilla Class will host a Friday 6 30 pm pot luck at Mrs Mildred Davis home on Spring Street. Dessert and coffee will be furnished. Mrs Leona Hall class president announces officer elections at the meeting. Trimble Grange also plans a Saturday meeting at the Grange home followed by a pot luck lunch.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Edwin Carpenter Spring St Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Mable Hiles High St Allie Taylor Priscilla Glouster Methodist Sunday School Mildred Davis Leona Hall Grange Glouster Trimble Grange

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