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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

6

Chauncey-Dover faces Ames Bern and The Plains this weekend

Chauncey Dover braces for a tough weekend hosting Ames Bern on Friday and The Plains on Saturday as the Blue Devils seek big wins in a heated county rivalry. The Dover girls also confront strong Ames Bern and The Plains squads, highlighting a challenging stretch.

Chauncey Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Ames- Bern Plains Ames-Bern Doverites Dover the Plains Gwyerra Blue Devils Chauncey-Dover

Fellowship Tea by Millfield M E Church Women

A nationwide fellowship tea organized by women of the M E Church was hosted by the Ladies Aid of the Millfield church in the Pocahontas lodge hall Tuesday night. Committee included Mrs. Theisen Simpkins Brown Simp son and Howard. A singing trio and Christine Brown performed. Reverend Laurance spoke briefly. The program opened with America and closed with Blest Be the Tie.

Chauncey M. FE Ladies Aid Millfield M. E Pocahontas Lodge Hall Alice Theisen Margaret Simpkins Gertrude Brown Ruby Simpson Lucy Howard Isabel Courtney June Theisen Pauline Gillespie Christine Brown Robert Laurance America

Girls Sunday School Social Hour At Chauncey

Isabel Courtney leads the Church of Christ girls class in a social hour at the Parish House with games and refreshments. Betty Jane Courtney assisted. Attendees include Thelma Brookins Ina Cunningham Mary Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber Jo Ann Cass Barbara Humphrey Virginia Canter Mae Reeves Virgene Reeves and Sue Pendergrass.

Chauncey Isabel Courtney Church of Christ Betty Jane Courtney Thelma Jean Brookins Ina Jane Cunningham Mary Helen Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber Jo Ann Cass Barbara Humphrey Virginia Canter Mae Reeves Virgene Reeves Sue Pendergrass

Ralph Channell Returns Home From Hospital

Chauncey Ralph Channell of Millfield has been discharged and returned to his home after several weeks of treatment at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

Chauncey Ralph Channell Millfield St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Millfield Ladies Aid to Meet for February Session

Millfield M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society plans Friday night gathering. Mrs. Margaret Simpkins serves as president and will host the February meeting.

Millfield—Ladies Aid Society Millfield M. FE Margaret Simpkins

Karns in Chauncey Ill at Home on Ellis Ave

Ezra J. Karns of Chauncey remains ill at his Ellis Avenue residence with no improvement reported.

Chauncey Ezra J. Karns Ellis Ave

Public Forum Letters on Current Events in The Messenger

Signed contributions discuss relief vs independence amid New Deal policy and Townsend plan. Readers J N Williams and R H McCray share views from Middleport and Nelsonville, arguing for self-reliance, critique of dole, and questions on labor hours and government aid.

the Messenger Hank Hawkins W.P.A J. N. Williams Middleport

Public forum debate on Townsend bill misperceptions

A letter to the Sun argues that Townsend recovery bill H.R.2 is a business turnover charge of 2 percent paid by business, not a tax. The writer urges Mr. Ross to consult Mr. Shafer for accurate facts and a correct perspective.

Townsend Mr. Ross Grover Cleveland the Messenger M. W. Ross New Marshfield Ross

Needs Flood Walls to Boost Middleport Economy

Charles F. Davis argues Middleport should pursue a federally funded flood wall. He claims major benefits include increased property values, jobs, and attraction of industries along the Ohio River. He notes potential river canal connections and regional steel and coal interests, urging civic unity.

the Messenger United States Ohio River Middleport Lake Erie Wheeling Steel Corporation Mason County West Virginia Meigs County Charles F. Davis

Thompson answers Liberty vs un American claims in letter

Preston E. Thompson of Indianapolis defends his patriotism and willingness to fight dictators, rebukes Mrs. True and Clyde White in a public forum letter, and notes the Detroit river as the Dardanelles of the New World.

the Messenger True Liberty Liberty Magazine Hitler Stalin Mussolini Mr. de Weese Preston E. Thompson Indianapolis Detroit River Dardanelles New World

The Young in Heart at Athena Theater

The Athena Theater features The Young in Heart a gay comedy romance from David O. Selznick with Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Paul ette Goddard. Roland Young Billie Burke lead a grand supporting cast in a story of the Carleton family and their wits set from the Riviera to London.

Athena Carletons David O. Selznick Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Paulette Goddard Roland “Topper Billie Burke Colonel Carleton The Bengal Lancers Roland Young Marmy George Anne Richard Fairbanks, Jr Richard Carlson Hollywood Janet New York Minnie Dupree Miss Ellen Fortune Henry Stephenson Eily Malyon Charles Halton Tom Ricketts

Funeral for Patricia Louise Collins Held in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Patricia Louise Collins four months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Collins. Burial was in Dew Cemetery by W W Warren. Rev Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers led the service. Survivors include parents a brother Paul and a sister Ann and grandparents. A notice from Mazon Council No 93 Pocahontas reports no more Friday benefit parties until further notice due to smallpox in the district.

Chauncey Patricia Louise Ralph Collins Maude Souders Orbiston Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Dew W. W. Warren Paul Ann Chauncey—Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Lodge Millfield

Club at Carbon Hill Hosts Wednesday Members

Husbands of Wednesday Club members were guests when they entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Beal on Saturday evening. After a chicken dinner the evening featured Chinese Checkers bridge and euchre.

Carbon Hill Ralph Beal Frank Locke Kensington Bert Green Elmer Poling Cuyahoga Falls Howard Holt Akron Don Huffman Logan Don Yates New Straitsville Walter North Floyd M. Pence Carrie Green Henry Evans the Plains Sarah Evans

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