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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1949

Page

7

Television Comes to Lions Club Meet in Athens

At a Lions Club gathering in Athens Professor D B Green of Chico University demonstrated TV using a Army surplus transmitter. He explained how synchronized signals and line of sight affect reception, predicted April Columbus station broadcasts, noted 37 current stations with 804 more authorized, and warned rural areas will pay more and get less. Six new members were initiated and Ivan Hughes attended as a guest.

Athens D. B. Green Vchico University Lions Club Professor Green Federal Communications Commission Green Marvin ©. Phillips V. ©. Kail Harold Tom James Farley William Matters George Rutkoskie Ivan Hughes

Chauncey Weekend Visit For Alice Johnsson

Chauncey resident Alice Johnsson from Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson in Chauncey.

Chauncey Misa Alice Johnson Columbus Mrs Dan Johns On

J Southerton Dies at Age 68 in Athens County

J Southerton aged 68, lifelong Athens County resident and retired coal miner, died suddenly after a heart attack at his Athens Route 3 home. Survived by wife Allie, daughter Fay ONeal, son Leland, brother James Southerton, sister Dora Wood, and four grandchildren. daughter Ice Southerton died in 1922. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Route 3 home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call any time.

John Southerton Athens County Athens Gilbert Courtney W. Union St

Bound to Grand Jury On Bad Check Charge

Roy L. Lloyd of Portsmouth was bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to writing a $10 check on an Athens bank with no funds. Bond of $200 set by Mayor W. P. Mickle was not furnished and Lloyd remained in the county jail. The check was given at the White Crest Restaurant.

Roy L. Lloyd Portsmouth Athens W. P. Mickle White Crest

Driver Fined After Tail Light Offense

Bernard Goss aged 39 of Nelsonville was fined ten dollars and costs by Acting Mayor Earl Hilleary after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of driving without a tail light.

Bernard Goss Nelsonville Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol

Williams Host Chauncey Dinner Party

The Rev and Mrs Ray Pidcock and daughters Sylvia and Adrian of Chauncey were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Williams.

Funeral Services Held For Mrs Zimmie Smith

Funeral rites for Mrs Zimmie Courtney Smith a Chauncey native and daughter of the late Host and Elizabeth Courtney were held Sunday at 2 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Columbus. The Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated with choirs from Wonderland Community Church. Burial followed at Jefferson Cemetery Blacklick Ohio. Survived by four children nine grandchildren and two sisters. A large attendance from Chauncey Wonderland and surrounding communities attended May 28 1960.

Chauncey Zimmie Courtney Smith Elizabeth Courtney University Hospital Columbus Seventh Day Adventist Church Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Smith Jess Sager Louise Price Wonderland Community Church Sang John Matheny Joe Matheny Jess Price George Halbert Bradford King Jefferson Cemetery Blacklick Ohio Luther Cruikshank Jennie Courtney Leslie Cruikshank DeWitt Walker Sharon Florence Pendergrass Clint Courtney Junior Courtney Paul Coley Athens Nina Collins Nelsonville Blackburn Louie West Gail Keyes Bess Courtney Orville Levering William Lindley Wilbert Hammond Bernice Dowler Freda Lattimer Bailey Thomas Cruikshank Branch Carsey Summit Station

Vincent Undergoes Major Surgery in Dayton

Chauncey Vance Vincent of Millfield was taken by ambulance to Veterans Hospital in Dayton and underwent major surgery Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Vincent of Millfield. His wife Loretta and his mother are with him at the hospital.

Chauncey Vance Vincent Millfield Veterans Hospital Dayton Charles Vincent Loretta

Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests Two Motorists

Two drivers were fined ten dollars and costs by Coolville Justice T F Cecil after State Highway Patrol arrests. Dean L McKibben 38 Valencia Pa speeding and Ira Kincade 66 Coolville failing to carry highway flares and flags when his truck broke down on the road.

Coolville Justice of the Peace T. F. Cecil State Highway Patrol Dean Tl. MckKibben Valencia Ira Kincade

Chauncey Couple Visits Mrs Murphy Amid Ill Health

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson spent Sunday with Mrs Emma Murphy near Coolville. Mrs Murphy has been in ill health and relies on care.

Chauncey Dan Johnson

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Meet Agenda Set

Chauncey-W. G. Davia announced a Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club meeting in the high school band room on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All parents with instrument playing children are invited. Roy Lester is president and Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty is secretary.

Chauncey W. G. Davia Chauncey-Dover Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club Roy Lester Dorothy Daugherty

Sam Stalder Improves After Childrens Hospital Surgery

Chauncey eight year old Sam Stalder son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder Chauncey underwent surgery last week at Children's hospital Columbus and is reported improved His parents have been with him A brother Richard Stalder Chauncey visited him Sunday

Chauncey Sammy Stalder Hollis Stalder Children’s Hospital, Columbus Richard Stalder

Parents Learn Son to Leave States for Germany

Mr and Mrs Walter C Border of Millfield received word their son Charles Bus Border will depart Camp Kilmer New Jersey this week for Germany He enlisted about eight months ago and trained at Fort Benning Georgia

Chauncey Walter C. Border Millfield Charles Bus) Border Camp Kilmer N. J Germany Fort Benning

Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Plans Friday Prayer Meeting

The weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fink on May Avenue.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Clifford Fink May Ave

Move to Athens by Wallace Family

Mr and Mrs Laurence Wallace relocate from Millfield to Athens with their children Cynthia Larry and Sharon in a local moving notice.

Chauncey Laurence Wallace Cynthia, Larry Sharon Millfield Athens

Guest preacher William Maffin speaks at Chauncey church

The Rev. William Maffin served as guest speaker at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church for three consecutive evenings from Friday through Sunday.

Chauncey William Maffin Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church

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