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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
8
Chauncey Dover Shouts announces Christmas Seals sale in local schools. Pupils help collect funds under teacher supervision with proceeds turned over to Mr Kens for forwarding to Her nan Humphrey, The Plains, Ath ne, County, chairman of the drive.
Corning social items mention Jane Desmond visiting Golumbus friends, Evelyn Row of Nelsonville visiting relatives Violet Walchers and Jessie Schlingerman, and Margaret Klarenbeck with Helen Klarenbeck in Columbus. Billy Slemer returns from Pomeroy with family. several weeklong travels noted. Catholic Ladies of Columbus plan Friday meeting at Engle Hall with an annual shower, lunch, and prizes at Reinacons Convent.
Chauncey district notes multiple personal items including Mrs Carol Evener and others in England and Italy, Christmas plans at the old Church of Christ, a Dover varsity win over Hollister 28 15, and local social club events. Ohio and Michigan connections, local church meetings, and community notices are described.
The Sparta era items note Troy’s reserve and varsity basketball schedule with dated games including Amesville Rome and Upper Plains. Local community updates cover visits, family gatherings, and church notices. Karen Ann Chauncey dies at home in Corning after pneumonia, funeral at St Bernard’s in Corning. Corporal James Carter treated in Denver hospital. Carter family details given. Church of God mission meeting set for Wednesday evening in Chauncey with Grandstaff and Cunningham in charge.
The Office of Price Administration says gasoline ration coupons will be numbered serially like theater tickets starting around March 1. No details on distribution or other rationing changes are provided in the fragment.
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