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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1927

Page

8

Chauncey Choir elects Nye as president at First Christian Church

In Chauncey on June 10 the Chauncey First Christian church choir elected officers with Mrs Inez Nye as president and Mrs Nelle Brookins as vice president. Ruth Fiske was named secretary treasurer and Christine Courtney Brown directed the choir. After practice a social hour followed at the Nye home on High street with refreshments served.

Chauncey First Christian Church Inez Nye Nelle Brookins Ruth Fiske Christine Courtney Brown School of Music Ohio University Nelle Popper Gretta Fielder Jeanette Palmer Wyona Gardner Lavella Locke Lucy Nye Kathleen Smith Esther Fiske Gertrude Fewell Mary Lou Fiske Marie Ferrell Esther Fewell Pauline Nye Ralph Brown Frank Nye Charles Bradfield Guy Gardner Fioyd Nye James Nye Guy Brookins

Kindergarten Opens Tuesday Morning for Summer Sessions

Miss Lilian L Steves head of the kindergarten department announces the summer program for registered children only starting Tuesday at 9 oclock with sessions from 9 to 11 and a summer registration fee of 2 dollars.

Lilian L. Stevens

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Miller in Chauncey

Pearl and Miller announce the birth of a daughter at Peach Ridge on a Wednesday. The baby is the granddaughter of Henry and Mrs Osborne of this city. The Millers are former Chauncey residents.

Pearl Miller Peach Ridge Chauncey Rs. Pearl Miller Henry Osborne Millers

First Christian Church Announces Sunday Programs

Chauncey is scheduled for a Sunday at 9 30 morning Sunday school with a chorus choir special namers. The Christian Endeavor society meets at 7 00 with Miss Cora Ferwell directing.

Chauncey First Christian Church Christian Endeavor Society Cora Ferwell

Mrs Ben Ton Penn Returns Home After Goiter Operation

Mrs Ben ton Penn daughter of Mr and Mrs S A West Hocking underwent goiter surgery in a Columbus hospital and is reportedly improving. She hopes to return to her home in Pomeroy on Sunday.

Chauncey Ben‘ton Penn S. A. West Hocking Columbus Pomeroy

4-H Club Ice Cream Social At The Plains

The Plains 4 H club hosts an ice cream and cake social on the lawn of Factory church this evening.

Factory Chauncey 4- H Club of the Plains

Ohio University commencement draws Millfield native graduate

Mrs. V. O. Zalinser and Mrs. L. E. Buckler returned to Washington Pennsylvania after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pearl D. Hill in Millfield. They traveled to attend Ohio University commencement where Miss Eleanor Hill of Millfield was a graduate receiving the degree of B.A.

Social Notes Chauncey Entertains Guests at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Staffinger of this city entertained at their Converse street home on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Mary McLaughlin Thelma and Billie McLaughlin of Wellston Ohio Dewey Winkhans Columbus Ohio Mr. and Mrs. George Mason and their son Ben and others not listed.

Henry Staffinger Converse Street Mary Mc-Laughlin Thelma Billie McLaughlin Wellston, C Dewey Winkhans Columbus George Mason and Son Ben

Morris Family of Glouster Featured in Local Notice

Mr and Mrs Elmer C Morris and daughter Bernice of Glouster are named in a local notice. the brief item identifies the family and residence as part of a community notice.

Elmer C. Morris Bernice Glouster

Social guests hosted by Mr and Mrs West at Hocking

Mr and Mrs 8S A West entertained as their guests Tuesday at their home in Hocking. Attending were Rex Ackley and children, Monday West and Francis West of Pomeroy, Mrs Henry Hennessy of Middleport, and Mrs Jess Schaafs of Charleston West Virginia.

A. West Hocking Rex Ackley West Francis West Pomeroy Henry Hennessy Middleport Jess Schaafs Charleston W. Va

Zion Baptist Ladies Aid Society Quilting Meeting

The Zion Baptist Ladies Aid Society of the Lower Plains held its regular all day quilting session. Members present included Mrs. Elmer Coon, Mrs. Ira Barnes, Mrs. Harry Moore, and Mrs. B. S. Nichols.

Zion Baptist Ladies Aid Society Lower Plains Elmer Coon Ira Barnes Harry Moore 8S. G. Nichols

Nichols Host Social at Lower Plains Home

Mr and Mrs W C Nichols entertained guests last Sunday at their Lower Plains home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire Akron Ohio Mrs Kenney Union Glenn Tewksberry Barberton Ohio Mr and Mrs William Hawk Athens and Mrs William McDonald and Mr and Mrs F E Cook Lower Plains.

W. C. Nichols The Lower Plains Walter McGuire Akron Kenney Union Glenn Tewksberry Barberton William Hawk Athens William McDonald F. E. Cook

Ladies Aid Plans Millfield Church Meeting Tonight

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church at Millfield will hold its business meeting tonight at 7:30 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. J. R. Wade and Mrs. H. C. McDaniel.

Laidies Aid Society of the Christian Church Millfield J. R. Wade H. C. McDaniel

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meet at Plains Home

The Plains group met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Smith's home to discuss the Moslem Women study book. Hostess provided refreshments. Three visitors attended: Mrs. Z A Courtney and Mrs. Best. Members present included Mrs. Thomas Cade Mrs. Charles Keaton Mrs. Richard Calhoun Mrs. Fred Nida Mrs. Elmer Lavely Mrs. Theodore Nagie Mrs. Orley Shrieves and Mrs. Smith.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Plains Frank Smith Fred Nida Z. A. Courtney Best Thomas Cade Charles Keaton Richard Calhoun Elmer Lavely Theodore Nagie Orley Shrieves Smith

Lindbergh's 1924 Colorado Flight in a Flying Circus

Captain Charles A. Lindbergh, famed stunt pilot, flew in Fowler Colorado with a Flying Circus exhibition. A violent wind storm forced him to climb and circle to avoid danger as two passengers rode along. The makeshift field contained haystacks and trees, making night landings perilous despite daylight skill.

Charles A. Lindbergh Fowler Colorado J. Wray Vaughn Lindbergh

Lindbergh recalls early flying days and first parachute jump

The narrative recounts Charles Lindbergh training with the Flying Circus in 1924, his fear during an aerial collision while parachuting in the SE-5, and his subsequent recovery. It notes his time at Brooks Field and Kelly Field, and his habit of studious, quiet work before fame.

Lindbergh Brooks Field Texas D. Wood Kelly Field San Antonio McAllister

Memorial Services Planned by Logan Knights of Pythias

Logan lodge of Knights of Pythias selects Sunday June 19 for annual memorial services in Logan on June 10 report notes the date chosen for the event and the location.

Knights of Pythias Logan Logan Lodge of

Memorial Services and Addresses Planned for Pythian Event

The Pythian Sisters join morning memorial services at the Methodist church with Rev. James R. Fields delivering the sermon. At 3 PM Judge Louis B. Houck of the court of appeals will give the memorial address at the Pythian theater.

Nual Pythian Sisters James R. Fields Methodist Church Louis B. Houck Court of Appeals Pythian Theater

Plea of Not Guilty By Hoyt Heightland In Ohio Case

Hoyt Heightland pleaded not guilty to a charge of failure to provide for three minor children after arraignment in Probate court. Trial set for Thursday June 16 at 9 am. Bond $600. unable to post, imprisoned in county jail. Heightland arrested in Lancaster and brought to Athens by Sheriff Williams.

Hoyt Heightland State of Ohio Heightland Lancaster Athens William Williams

Stranger claiming to be Davis seeks Van derhoof heirs

A man calling himself Albert Davis arrived at the county courthouse seeking the Van derhoof family. He claimed an inheritance from England and was told to investigate Tupper's Plains and Coalville. He then disappeared and yesterday's officials gave little credence to his tale.

Pomeroy Court House Albert Davis England Vanderhoof Tupper

FAD Drink Offers Quick Energy And Dual Service

FAD can be served hot or cold providing quick energy and mild stimulation. A single can is described as doing double duty by fulfilling both energy and beverage needs.

Miner’s plea for sane leadership in pay disputes

Chauncey calls for conciliatory talks between miners and operators amid price fixing and strikes. He criticizes current union leadership as self serving and asks for fair, conservative guidance to avoid a costly salary grab and mass hardship in Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys. June 10, 1927.

Messenger the Messenger David Watkins Columbus Ohio Hocking Sunday Creek Valley

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