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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1928

Page

7

Christmas program draws large audience at Chauncey

In Chauncey on Sunday 125 persons including 13 officers and teachers attended the Christmas program at the First Church of Christ Sunday School. Geovers led the program with recitations songs and readings by numerous students and a choir. later the same program was shown at the County Home chapel for inmates with a decorated space a Christmas tree and a blessing from Rev. Ahlbrand.

Chauncey Uncey Church of Christ Charles Leffler Charles Sweeney, Jr Laura Mae Helen Junior Seiberg Nellie Ogg Mary Arles Crosser Margaret Tippett Maude Cunningham Lena Cunningham Gladys Williamson Stella Cunningham Pearl Henry Lucille Bradfield Charles Minister Carroll Tippett Ruth Fiske Ahlbrand

Chauncey Christmas Sunday School Entertainment

The annual Christmas program by the Chauncey Church of God Sunday School airs this evening at 7 o'clock. Recitations dialogues and songs are planned and the public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Church of God

Two Mines Operating in Chauncey Valley Players

Reports indicate only two mines were marked for work today in the Chauncey valley. White Ash No. 69 on Bailey Run near Chauncey and Hocking mine at Hocking were active.

Chauncey Bailey Run Hocking

Entertains Guests Chauncey Circle Hill Holiday Evening

Miss Anne Thomas hosted a Sunday evening gathering at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas in Circle Hill. Guests included Miss Eleanor Minister Miss Lauretta Wielder from Chauncey Miss Bernice Hipscher and Miss Ernestine Mingus from Millfield.

Chauncey Anne Thomas Rice Thomas Circle Hill Eleanor Minister Lauretta Wielder Bernice Hipscher Ernestine Mingus Millfield

Chauncey Lodge to Hold Get Together Meeting

Chauncey Lodge No 898 I O O F plans a Wednesday evening gathering with an important business session. All members are urged to attend and supper will follow.

Chauncey Chauncey Lodge No. 898

Gardener Receives 57 Christmas Booklets and Greetings

Mrs. M. J. Gardner of Chauncey reports receiving 57 Christmas booklets and greetings from friends and relatives. One card came from Dr. Robert E. Nye, formerly of Chauncey and now living in London England. Greetings also arrived from many states across the Union.

Chauncey M. J. Gardner Robert BE. Nye London England

Christmas Visit Brings Ogg and Minister Families Home

Dec 24 report from Sharpsburg Stauncey notes Mr and Mrs Ogg and family from the city spent Sunday with W Ogg at home in Sharpsburg. Edward cer and guests from Ellis Avenue hosted ministers and kin from Chillicothe Denver Colorado Pittsburgh Fairport Harbor and Athens for the holidays.

Sharpsburg Stauncey Charlies Ogg City Arpsburg W. Ogg Oss Auncey Edward Cer Ellis Avenue Henry Art Buskirk Odrey Edwin Chilothe Howard Nver Colorado Theron Goodayn Edward Minister Eleanor Minister Pittsburgh Harold Fairport Harbor Gertrud Pritchard Geraldine Hope Athens

Chauncey Personal News From Region

Harold Ogg of Columbus returns home to spend the holidays with his parents in Chauncey. Esther Fiske, nurse trainee in Gallipolis, visits her family here. The Leffler family and relatives travel to Dayton for Christmas. Nevaline Goff teaches near Coolville and visits Chauncey. Ray Crosser and sons go to Dayton for Christmas. Floyd Nye and wife recover from influenza.

Chauncey Harold Ogg Columbus Charles Ogg Converse Street Esther Fiske Holzer Hosiital Gallipolis Charles Fiske William Leffler Dayton Nevaline Goff Coolville James McCollam Ray Crosser Paul Charles James Floyd Nye

Pageant at Church Portrays Christ Message Through Scripture

A Christmas Vesper pageant at 10 Presbyterian Church depicted Christ through three parts The Gophers Message The First Christmas and The World Grows Through Christian Living The production featured Alice McCracken Mary and Wickers Joseph with other cast members and was directed by Mits ith E Beecher Lighting by Leavitt Gard and decorations by Prof J R Gentry and Mrs L J Addicott Music by Bible School choir and primary department.

Christas Alice McCracken Mary Mr Wickers Joseph Jane Gill Martha Porter Charlies Hardman Lee Moorhead Junior Moorhead Sam Harshman Chauncey Porter Harmon Atkins William Cooper Bible School Edward Sharpe Jack Wadley Helen McLaughlin Patty Mackinnon Margaret Wood Foster Cornwell Walter Cornwell Leavitt Gard J. R. Gentry L. J. Addicott

Weaver files appeal motion in murder case

Columbus dispatch reports Joseph Weaver a Cleveland Black man condemned to death for killing a watchman filed a motion for leave to file a petition in error in the Gypsum Court today.

Columbus Joseph Weaver Cleveland Fle

Pope Pius XI Thanks Cardinals Amid Mexico Controversy

In Rome the Pope thanked the College of Cardinals for Christmas greetings and voiced grief over the religious controversy in Mexico during his Christmas address.

Rome Pius XI College of Cardinals Mexico

Spirit of Christmas Fills Athens State Hospital

The Athens State Hospital grounds and wards glow with elaborate Christmas decorations. An evergreen with bright lights and ward displays brighten the site as occupational training students crafted figures of Santa. Visitors’ packages pour in for patients, and a state supplied fruit and candy treat arrives for each patient. Ex service men receive special recognition from local posts and the hospital plans a noon Christmas dinner of roast pork and pie.

Athens State Hospital Assembly Hall Richland Avenue Santa Claus John Berry American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary

Secretary Is Ill In Marietta After Influenza

Miss Maple Ballentine secretary to H. R. McVay superintendent of Athens County Schools was taken to her Marietta home Sunday afternoon by her parents. She left the county office Friday evening and her condition grew worse until she was removed home. Ballentine has been in the county school office for several years and is well known to teachers through the district.

Maple Ballentine H. R. McVay Athens County Marietta

Akron Plain residents visit during holiday period

Ma and Mrs. Floyd Linscott and three sons are spending over Christmas in Akron with Mrs. Linscott's sister Mrs. Pat Moore. They plan to return home on Wednesday.

Akron the Plains Floyd Linscott Saante Ee

High Above Earth the Thin Air Stymies Travel

A fragmented report describes altitudes so high that the atmosphere becomes too thin for travel. Observers note challenges for aeronauts and potential limits on ascent.

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