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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1929
Page
7
Founders Day will be observed at the Plains Parent-Teacher Association meeting Tuesday at 7 PM in the Plains Grate Building. Mrs. John Loper says a youth pageant and special music will be performed. A birthday cake with ice cream will be sold.
The Loyal Women's Division of the Church of Christ Chauncey met at Mrs Karl W Gardner�s home for a monthly business and social session led by Mrs Frega J Nye. Readings were given by Mrs Harvey Nee Mrs J C Forrer and Mrs Blanche Gardner while songs were led by Mrs Guy Brookins and Mrs Inez Nye. The group plans to entertain the Friendship Class next Wednesday evening at Mrs Charles Bradfield�s home.
Chauncey Feb 16. Senior class and Chauncey High School faculty attended a Valentine party at the Miller home. Six progress tables, music, contests, and lunch were featured. Prizes went to Mrs Thelma Cox and Leland Southerton. About 46 were present.
Naomi Class members of The Plains M E Church met at Mrs. Bernice Humphrey's home for their regular meeting with Balth Barrows in charge. Augusta Whitlatch led the program. Ruth Cade led the lesson discussion. Edith Barrows and Thelma Lingscott read, and a quartet including Virgene Porter, Marie Michael, Bernice Humphrey and Helen Michaels sang. Hostess served a collation.
Estelle Cunningham and daughter Valvalene, visiting at Vint Cunningham’s Chauncey home, will travel to Los Angeles to join Estelle's husband Cecil Cunningham, a Willys-Overland Assembly plant assistant superintendent, after several weeks there. The Plains hosts Valentine dinner with Dr D Nelson family. Mrs John Denaldson of The Plains had a surgical operation in Cherrington Hospital, Loran, with improved condition.
City council members denounce Mayor G Hugh Gormley citing misused funds and tardy money transfers. They threaten steps to remove him if improvements in office conduct do not appear, as discussions cover theater show policies and stalled fines collection.
Robert Skinner Sr aged 63 died at his country home on Taylor Ridge after a stroke suffered Thursday. He leaves a large family including his wife and children Ernest Dertick Ben Frimbie Chris Lawrence Robert Jr and Frank plus many relatives. He had served on council and was active in Odd Fellows Red Men and Rebekah lodges. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at Church of Christ conducted by Rev. Roberts. burial Maplewood Cemetery.
Nine dogs without license tags or identifiable owners were killed after a county dog catcher visit to Glouster. Seven dogs were moved to Athens kennels and three owners were ordered to appear in police court for not having tags. Ruth LeFever returned from a visit in Columbus and Cincinnati. Wilbun Marks of Akron stayed with his parents Waider last week.
Colbert backers opened a new bowling alley and pool room in the Old Pelow Building on High Street after a lengthy preparation. A long lease has been secured, and local fans can enjoy their favorite sport at home once more. Funeral attendees list numerous names from nearby towns and states, reflecting a large community gathering.
The Happy Hollow PTA will hold its next meeting on Thursday February 21. A program is planned with speakers from various groups and invited. Board of Education members are especially invited. PTA members will bring pies or sandwiches to help cover refreshments.
A Kentucky shooting left two dead and a third near death. Mrs Shoemas Renfrow, proprietor, and a man named Alferd were killed after a confrontation on a road near Bowling Green. The incident involved protective actions by a wife shielding her husband.
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