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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
16
Chauncey Dover High School Band led by Harry McMahen canvasses homes for waste paper and magazines for the defense program. Two tons collected so far. Citizens urged to save waste paper and tin cans for easy gathering.
Chauncey-Dover High School lists honor roll readers for the last six weeks. Seniors include Ruth Lester Nellie Agin Lois Simpson Nellie Mullins. Juniors include Margaret Meszaros Joann Williamson Isabel Fograsay Jane McCafferty Marylin Parry Virginia Border Frances Fiske Byers Esther Paul Ley Jean Slagle Bessie Tope James Johnston. Sophomores Mary Lee Blower Richard Herdman Fritz Jansen Jean Russell Betty Jandes Freddie Theisen. Freshmen Mary C. Bricker James Fahl Mike Keasy.
Mrs Nora McAfee of Flem ing Ohio near Marietta suffered kidney disturbance causing nightly urination pains in back and joints along with fatigue dizziness and poor appetite. After trying multiple preparations without result she began Ton Jon and reports strong relief and renewed energy. TON JON representative advertises daily at Quicks to talk with locals.
The Ohio Division of the Brotherhood of Maintenance held its annual meeting in Fischer's hall Zaleski Sunday January 25 with about 50 members present. The chairman Mr Clay of Akron Mr Perrano Cincinnati and local B and O agent Mr Bedinghaus spoke. Elbea Rathburn was elected secretary. Mayor J H Bedinghaus appointed chairman of the National Defense Board in Zaleski appeals for citizen cooperation.
Mrs. L. L. Sweazy hosts weekend visitors at her West Main Street residence. Among guests are Bert Sweazy from Slogan, Pa, joined by Ed man James and George Rover also from Slogan. Additional guests include Charles Shratt of New Straitsville Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herman and Miss Anna Lane of Columbus, and Miss Mattie Gandee of Logan.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday night. After the lodge there will be a social hour and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Geraldine Allen who is leaving to reside in Akron.
A large audience is expected for a high school play in Chauncey tonight. The event by Chauncey-Dover teachers and employees supports the school lunch rooms. Between acts the Chauncey-Dover Orchestra directed by Harry McMahen will perform. Scenery and lighting are by Woodrow Ferrer. Clarence Blackford serves as stage and property manager.
Chauncey resident Chauncey Henry Shepard, now of Newark, attended his brother Alfred Shepard's funeral in New Marshfield. Alfred, 64, died Monday in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Burial followed at New Marshfield. Mr. Shepard stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Lowery in Chauncey. Sister Mrs Green Stephens of Columbus could not attend.
Chauncey residents Chauncey Mrs Adda Trip Pett and Mrs Ernestine Trippett visited Athens on Wednesday. Eda Heffken Millfield recovering from several days illness. George Williamson Jr Chauncey recovering after serious measles illness. Clarence Staley Barberton visited Chauncey guests of Mr Mrs Thomas Oliver Converse St. Carolyn Chauncey nine months old daughter of C R Howard seriously ill but slightly improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lands and relatives were entertained at a 6 o'clock Sunday chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Vanmeier and their son Tommy in Athens.
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