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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1949

Page

7

Wreck Victims From Chauncey Recovering

Five Chauncey residents were injured when a coal truck stopped suddenly and a car driven by Charles McKibben of Chauncey rear ended it near Courtney Hill. Virginia Canter suffered a broken collar bone. Mrs Seiber chest injury. Mrs McKibben a bruised arm. Edna Mae Seiber and others also hurt, all reported to be recovering.

Chauncey Courtney Hill Charles McKibben Virginia Clyde Canter McKibben Ruth Seiber Edna Mae Seiber

Plains PTA Meeting Tonight in The Plains High School Auditorium

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in The Plains high school auditorium secretary Mrs ao Cade says the program will be presented by parts of the first three grades after a business session and program a social hour follows all interested in the PTA are invited

Chauncey Plains Parent- Teacher Association Plains High School Ao Cade Pars

Akron Couple Guests in Chauncey Visit

Mr and Mrs El don Reggle of Akron Ohio spent Saturday in Chauncey as guests of Mr Charles S Bradfield They are sister and brother in law to the late John Meister who often visited Chauncey

Chauncey Eldon Reggle Akron Ohio Charles S. Bradfield Reggle John Meister

Chauncey Church Hosts Service Series With Dr Lester King

Six Chauncey residents and others attend morning services at the Church of Christ. Dr Lester King of the Fourth Ave Church of Christ will lead Sunday morning and evening services at the local church with daily sessions for two weeks starting next Sunday.

Chauncey Church of Christ Lester King Fourth Ave

Funeral Attended by Hamiltons in Athens

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Chauncey attended the funeral of Lenore Kittle at the First Christian Church in Athens on Saturday. Mrs Hamilton is sister to H F Kittle of Glouster and sister in law to the late Lenore Kittle.

Chauncey Thomas Hamilton Athens Lenore Kittle First Christian Church

Mrs. Mary Meinhart Improves at Home in Chauncey

Mrs. Mary Meinhart of Chauncey on Converse Street shows improved condition after several weeks of illness. The 88 year old celebrated her birthday in January.

Chauncey Mary Meinhart Converse St

Missionary Meeting Set by Shelton Missionary Society

Fern Johnson will lead a Shelton Missionary Society gathering of the Trimble Church of Christ Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Zoe Herrold home in Trimble.

Chauncey Fern Johnson Shelton Missionary Society Trimble

Social News From Point Pleasant And Nearby Towns

The Rev and Mrs C C Landrum of Point Pleasant visited Mrs J T Edwards. Byron Van Meter of Acme and Dale Knott with Ora Higgins of Point Pleasant spent a weekend with the Taylors. Mrs George Humphries visited sister Mrs Ernest Kennedy in Bridgeport. Leonard Earl Van Meter of Pomero y called on grandmother Maud Van Meter. Jean Roush of Newell visited grandparents Harry and Mrs Johnson. Art Van Dyke of Columbus stayed a weekend with sister in law Mrs Walter Blake. Ted Riley and wife visited his parents Pat and West Columbia.

Clifton C. Landrum Point Pleasant J. T. Edwards Byron van Meter Acme W. Va Taylor van Meter Dale Knott Ora Higgins Lloyd Williams George Humphries Ernest Kennedy Bridgeport Leonard Earl van Meter Pomeroy Maud van Meter George T. Edwards Jean Roush Newell Harry Johnson Art van Dyke Columbus Walter Blake Ted Riley Pat Riley West Columbia

Shower Arranged for Chauncey Couple

Mrs. Louise Walton hosts a Thursday night miscellaneous shower at her High Street home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook Elsie Walton who were recently married.

Chauncey Louise Walton High St Robert Cook Elsie Walton

Class to Meet Thursday Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey men’s Class of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. at the church parish house. Class president Carl Shafer announced the meeting.

Chauncey Men Church of Christ Chauncey Church Parish House Carl Shafer

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMW Meeting Tonight

Mrs. Virginia Mitchell will direct a Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary meeting for the United Mine Workers. The meeting is announced for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school Band room.

Chauncey Virginia Mitchell Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers

Misses Wade Visit Millfield Guests of Local Residents

Visitors from Columbus Miss Mary Wade stayed with Dr. and Mrs. C N Sanders while Miss Ruth Wade visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sams in Millfield over the weekend.

Columbus Chauncey Mary Ruth Wade Columbus Millfield

Prayer Meeting Planned at Chauncey Church Home

The Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church holds a Friday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Mary Meinhart on Converse Street.

Chauncey — Cottage Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Mary Meinhart Converse St

Ironton Men Die In Auto Crash By Pole Near Ashland

Charles E. Sissler age 22 and Edgar A. Suttles age 20, both of Ironton, were killed Saturday night when Sissler’s car struck a utility pole near Ashland. County and state police investigated the fatal crash.

Tronton Ironton Charles E. Sissler Edgar A. Suttles Sissler Ashland

Easy to Make by Sue Burnett Pattern 8305

This sewing note advertises pattern 8305 for sizes 11 to 18 with 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 12. It invites sending 25 cents and includes address details for Sue Burnett in New York. Also promotes the Spring and Summer Fashion guide with 64 pages and a free pattern.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N Y

Horizon 18 and Other Clues Spark Crossword Style Puzzle

A dense list presents clues and answers for a themed crossword. It includes references to English actress Horizon 18, various wordplay entries, and a set of numbered hints from 1 Obese to 45 Bustle, covering animals plants and objects.

Fishes Drift North Along Gulf Stream Edge

Ancient larval fishes ride the outer Gulf Stream edge northward annually for tens of thousands of years, drifting with warm currents and following long established oceanic routes.

Gulf Stream

Stars Say Kewsur For Wednesday February 9

The forecast urges concentrated effort to mend broken plans and avert danger to long term objectives through well planned, sagacious action. It warns of sudden emotional disruption if moods swing, with birthdays signaling potential unexpected turns and unsettling changes ahead.

Crochet Hat Pattern for Mature Women

Pattern No. 5898 offers complete crocheting instructions for a smart hat designed for mature women. It uses sports yarn and optional metallic trim, can be worn brim up around, up on one side, or with the slashed edge, and suits both long or short hair. Send 20 cents, your name and address, and Pattern Number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Erratic motion vs sound programs warned

The note cautions that it would be easy to pursue the wrong approach or to pivot with unstable methods rather than adhere to steady, well financed plans. It highlights risks in governance and project management when decisions drift from disciplined strategy.

Dayton Triumph Ends Obeats Seven Game Slide

Special to The Ohio agent reports Dayton defeated Obeats 72 to 40 after a rough seven game skid. The Flyers rallied Saturday night, led by sharp shooting and strong defense to snap the streak in Athens.

Ohio Ty Dayton Flyera Buffianapolia

Ohio State edges Dayton 64 60 in key conference battle

Ohio State defeated Dayton 64 60 after leading 26 16 at halftime. Key contributors were Stefan and Ruoff with 22 points combined, Johnson added 14 as Ohio pulled away late. Bobcats rallied from a 21 18 deficit to win and improve 4 1 in conference play.

Plains Troians Buehtel Ndians Arban Hill Ohie Notreats Dayton Coluicah Chris Stefan Jay Ruoff Ruoff Johnson Stefan Ohio Bobcats Flyers Gene Williams Dick Campbell Ince Bob Flynn Brian McCall Fiyers Chuck Renner Ono Kinsley Sis Nsssascaualasiicimaa Fohnean L. Whhame G. Williama Renner Rueff McKown Vedsissccadia Se

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