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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

7

Demonstration on basketball rules at Nelsonville High

Miss Irene Seidman sponsors school assembly where Coach Byron Eby explains rules with varsity and reserve teams. Eddie Woods introduces the coach who demonstrates guarding methods and fouls then dismisses the assembly as the band plays El Capitan March. Local Elks sponsor an old fashioned smoker Friday night.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Hi High School Nancy Ann Krieg Nelsonville Irene Seidman Marcia Dexter Conrad Eddie Woods Byron Eby Eby James Carter el Capitan Elks Sheldon Powell Exalted Ruler

Thornton Minor Rectal Ointment Relief Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Thornton Minor Rectal Ointment offering quick relief for piles. It promises to ease pain itch and irritation and to soften and shrink swelling with doctor recommended formula. Available at drug stores everywhere per label directions.

Thornton & Minor Thornton Minor

The Man Bilbo Salary Revealed and Background

The Nation Today outlines Theodore Bilbo's pay as a sitting senator. It details $15 000 yearly salary plus $30 000 office funds, with $2 500 expenses and per mile train allowances, plus staff salaries up to $8 000 for an admin, $5 040 for a secretary, and $5 000 for other aides, while noting the office reorganization.

Washington Theodore G. Bilbo Bilbo Mississippi New Orleans Senate John Lumpkin J. O. Day Day Lumpkin

L A Goes Hollywood With 66 Car Pile Up

A Los Angeles report describes a dramatic 66 car pile up at a foggy intersection. Despite the mass crash few injuries were reported as drivers moved slowly through the scene.

L. A Hollywood Los Angeles

Norwalk Book Drive Replaces Destroyed Library Volumes

A drive begins in Norwalk to replace 5,000 public library books burned when Monroeville town hall burned. Alaska can produce 1,500,000 cards of pulpwood yearly, convertible to 1,000,000 tons of newsprint, over a quarter of US annual needs.

Norwalk Monroeville Alaska United States

Layman to Speak on Stewardship Program at Plains Methodist

Chauncey Charles Caffrey pastor of The Plains Methodist Church announces layman W. Humphrey will speak Sunday at 10 30 a m on the stewardship program observed in all Methodist churches. Humphrey is a professor at Ohio University.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey The Plains Methodist Church Herman W. Humphrey Mr. Humphrey Ohio University

Emma Guy and Dallas Farrow Married in Christmas Ceremony

Emma Guy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Guy of Bailey Run wed Dallas Farrow of Columbus in a single ring ceremony at St Patrick’s rectory Buchtel. Rev Joseph Johnson officiated. Bridesmaid Elizabeth Horvath and best man Eddie Guy accompanied families from Bailey Run Glouster Detroit and Dayton at a Christmas dinner with a three tier cake and decorated tree.

Millfield Andrew Guy Bailey Run Emma Dallas Farrow Columbus St. Patricks Rectory Buchtel Joseph Johnson John Farrow Nelsonville Elizabeth Horvath Glouster Guy Eddie Detroit Frank Truszka

Esther Class Meeting Held at Chauncey Methodist Church

January meeting of the Esther Class was held Monday night at Elizabeth Harvey's home with Helen Nicholson presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harvey and during social hour fruit salad cake and coffee were served. Prizes were awarded to Winnie Skinner Betty Boling Helen Nicholson and Gloria Herron. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Nicholson's Mill Street. Members present included Mrs. Laura Russell Mrs. Mary Dew Mrs. Boling Mrs. Skinner Mrs. Nicholson Mrs. Harvey and guest Mrs. Herron.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Elizabeth Harvey Ellis Ave Helen Nicholson

Mrs. Alvira Shafer Guests in Beaumont

Mrs. Alvira Shafer visits Beaumont with sister-in-law Mrs. Minnette Courtney. She spent the holidays with daughters Mrs. Harold Brown in Baker Settlement and Mrs. Elmer Bingman in Athens. A New Year turkey dinner at Walter Wharton Jr.’s home in The Plains included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton Sr. and Mrs. Shafer.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer Minnette Courtney Beaumont

Choir Rehearsal Set at Millfield Church of Christ

Chauncey announces a choir rehearsal at Millfield Church of Christ Thursday at 7 p m followed by an orchestra practice at 8 p m Notes include Richard Wilcox as the announcer and organizer for the session

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Richard Wilcox

Prayer Meet Slated at Chauncey Cottage

Weekly prayer meeting of the Pilgrim Church Chauncey will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Cynthia Hammond announced by pastor Ray Pidcock.

Chauncey Pilgrim Church Cynthia Hammond Ray Pidcock

Reverend Caffrey to Lead Two-Week Service

The Rev. Charles Caffrey pastor of The Plains Methodist Church will conduct a two weeks service in his church beginning January 12.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey The Plains Methodist Church

Two Visitors Return From Cincinnati Visit

Chauncey John Earich and William Abdella Chauncey return after a four day stay in Cincinnati with no reported incidents.

Chauncey John Earich William Abdella Cincinnati

Chauncey-Dover Board Officers Re-Elected

Chauncey Dover Exempted Village Board of Education re elected the same officers A E Watkins president C N Sanders vice president and Stewart Robinett clerk. Other members include B W Simpkins Chester Howard and DeWitt Walker. A new school bus arrived and Joseph Cline Jr was hired as bus driver. Margene Paine resigned as upper grade teacher and Floyd Cooper of Athens was hired to replace her.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover

Church Men to Meet Tonight at First Christian

The Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ men's group will gather at the First Christian Church in Athens this evening. Ralph Shaffer of New Marshfield serves as president and Karl Gardner of Chauncey is secretary, leading the business session followed by a program and refreshments.

Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ Men's Organization First Christian Church Athens Ralph Shaffer New Marshfield Karl Gardner

Missionary Society Will Meet Thursday at Plains Church

The Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Ada Lakin is president and Mrs. Carrie Connell will review the study book.

Chauncey — Missionary Society of the Plains Church of the Nazarene Ada Lakin Carrie Channell

Chauncey Teacher Engaged in Athens Business Venture

A Chauncey Schools instructor has spent the past year and a half running a business enterprise in Athens.

Merly Chauncey Schools Athens

Dorcas Society Members Host Potluck at Chauncey Home

Mrs Kelsa Lowery entertained 24 Dorcas Society members Tuesday night with a potluck and program. President Mrs Lacey McNutt announced activities planned for the coming year.

Chauncey Kelsa Lowery Dorcas Society Lacey McNutt Dorcas

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