Dover Meeting Hosts Dr Creed Guest Speaker
Everymans Bible Class of the Church of Christ welcomed Dr C H Creed of Athens State Hospital as guest speaker. About 75 men from several parish churches attended with Carl Shafer presiding and Rev Gilbert Courtney introducing the speaker. A male quartet and local trio performed before refreshments at the Parish House. The next meeting is Thursday April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
C. H. Creed
Athens State Hospital
Everymans Bible Class
Church of Christ
Carl Shafer
Dan Johnson
Gilbert Courtney
Wilbur Young
Arthur Ennedy
Carl Fiske
L. W. Mercer
Everymans
Jacksonville Women Host Club Meetings and Socials
Jacksonville residents held club meetings with readings and poetry at the home of Mrs. Mary Davis. The Ladies Democratic Club awarded prizes and observed birthdays. Upcoming events include a benefit party at the I C C F Hall and a library book donation drive coordinated by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Hoilington
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Mothers Club
Mary Davis
Bess Sayre
Enid Cox
Alice Phillips
Charles Hoisington
Eileen Leake
Ladies Democratic Club
Trimble
Martha Kloh
Minnie Hallam
Blanche Jansen
Anna Chappelear
Edna Rollins
Kaunda Thyne
Ordelia Kane
May von Scheeler
Chauncey
W. V. Sprague
Andrew Scerba
Helen
Hazel Bratka
Geraldine Hoisington
Athens
Michael Almond
Max von Scheele
Christian Churches
Gilbert Courtney
1.C.C.F
Ladies U.M.W. of A
Jacksonville Public Library
Helen Scerba
Morgan County Court Notes Summary of Cases and Records
Morgan County court actions include divorce rulings with reserved decisions for Paul H. Ash vs Mary E. Ash and Finley Thompson vs Carrie Thompson, Velma Marie Gray granted divorce and restored to Velma Nott, estate inventory valued at 9200 for Lizzie Dover, appraisers paid, bond increased to 50000, marriages licenses issued to Curt Mahan and Dorothy Jones and to James McClure and Bula Blake, recorder transfers of property and parcels, and recorded land deeds and notices from Ohio Power and local parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcconnellville
Paul H. Ash
Mary E. Ash
Raymond Gray
Velma Marie Gray
Velma Gray
Velma Nott
Finley Thompson
Carrie Thompson T
Rieck‘er
J. McHugh
Raymond Durbin
F. B. Kraps
Curt Mahan
Marion
Millie Huffman Mahan
Bristol Township
Dorothy Jones
Malta
Mary Henery Jones
James Russell McClure
Beverly
Center Township
Oliver and
Ivy Russell McClure
Bula Blake
McConnelsville
And
Calhoun County
W.a
Bible Class Observes 31st Anniversary Plans All Day Meeting
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs Thomas Hamiltons home on Mound Street. President Mrs Carl Shafer led the business meeting and plans were made for the classes 31st anniversary with an all day meeting November 27 at Mrs Nell ers home. Florence Pendergrass led the lesson. Hosts served light refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Loyal Woman's
Church of Christ
Thomas Hamilton
Mound St
Carl Shafer
Nellers
Florence Pendergrass
Chauncey-Dover High School tourney heats top teams
Chauncey students completed first eliminations in the class tournament with upperclassmen leading wins. Senior girls beat sophomore girls 39 9, and senior boys beat sophomores 29 9 as Eloise Tucker Peggy Shields and Mary Helen Harvey led. Final on March 19 features Chauncey Independents versus Covert Ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Mary Helen Harvey
Gail Blackford
Chauncey Independents
Nelsonville
Clyde Palmer
Paul Tippett
Barrowman Funeral Held in Chauncey
Funeral services for Leota Barrowman of Chauncey aged 32 were held in the Church of God with Rev. Clarence Way officiating. John Marshall Margaret Marshall and Elsie Staley sang hymns. burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery with W. W. Warren handling arrangements. Survivors include husband James and five children Jimmy Ruth Belva Charles and Johnny, plus her mother Mrs. Charles Heskett and siblings Mrs. Bess Conley and Louis Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Leota Barrowman
Kanawha St
Church of God
Clarence Way
John Marshall
Margaret Marshall
Elsie Staley
Greenlawn
W. W. Warren
James
Federal relief commodities distributed in Chauncey
Last week at the Chauncey City Building 1 002 persons were served with relief items including 3 805 pounds of white flour 8 285 pounds of apples 2 016 pounds of corn meal and 668 pounds of oats. Trustee William Smart and Marshall Lawrence Reeves assisted distribution with Ernest Johnston Clarence Mullins Ben Misner and Lee Dowler assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Smart
Marshall Lawrence Reeves
Ernest Johnston
Clarence Mullins
Ben Misner
Lee Dowler
Barbara Blower Celebrates Second Birthday At Family Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blower hosted a dinner Thursday for Barbara Blower's second birthday. A two-candle cake and numerous gifts highlighted the event attended by Thomas and Mrs. Blower of Bish opville, Fred and Mrs. Leake of Greens Run, Mary Lee Donna and Tommy Blower, Barbara's grandparents, and Barbara's great grandmother Mrs. Dora Heffkin of Taylor Ridge who could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harold Blower
Barbara
Thomas Blower
Bishopville
Fred Leake
Greens Run
Mary Lee
Donna
Tommy Blower
Dora Heffkin
Taylor Ridge
No Smoking Signs Removed at Berkshire Registry
Pittsfield Mass. U P reports officials say no smoking signs posted in the registry of deeds at the courthouse were taken down because no one paid attention to them. The registrar called the measure a noble experiment like prohibition that failed to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
U.P
Court House
Wilkesville Legion Adds Seven Members
The American Legion Auxiliary in Wilkesville completed a membership drive adding seven new members. Initiation ceremonies are set for Thursday evening March 21 at a special meeting followed by a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
American Legion Auxiliary
R. John DeVault
Dave Eberts
Walter DeVault
A. L. DeVault
Blanche Davis
Lottie Kruskamp
Holzer Hospital
W. E. Spires
Claude Jones
Harry Peters
Ralph Wiseman
Raymond Jones
Wilmington
Val Rife
William Davis
McArthur
Ida Phettaplace
Bessie
Concert By Buchtel Band In School Gym Sunday
The Buchtel York Rural High School band directed by Robert Brashares will perform Sunday at 7 30 PM in the school gym. Admission benefits band uniforms. bus service will run for the concert and Band Boosters meet Monday at 7 PM to discuss matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Buchtel-York Rural High School
Robert Brashares
Tfhe
Taylor
No School for Preschoolers in Chauncey Monday
Chauncey will not hold classes for preschool age children on Monday March 18. At the WPA recreation center children have enjoyed wood tapping and wood burning, made wall plaques, and played games. Attendance is reported as good by recreation leaders Loretta S. Ogg and Wilbur L. Grandstaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
WPA
Loretta S. Ogg
Wilbur L. Grandstaff
Straitsville Social Notes Highlights Local Happenings
The column records community events in Straitsville including Legion Inn Roller Rink skating schedules, a Shawnee burial for a 21 month old, music concert attendance in Wellston, and visits by local residents to Lorain Buchtel Jeannette Pa. Meetings by Woodbine Rebekah Lodge, Hocking Valley Boosters Club, and influenza illnesses among locals are noted along with the continued social life of residents such as dancing, visits, and illness recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Legionnaires
Legion Inn
Shawnee
John Gill
Hollow
Wellston
Leonard White
Joseph Grandy
Lorain
William Horden
Emma Rife
Buchtel
Kath Ozella
Emma Moe
Jeannette
P. M. Strain
Clarence Palmer
Winiford Calvin
Logan Wedny
Pete Dreese
Joseph Callahan
Logan
C. D
Harry Snyder
Obert Blankenship
New Lexington
Deloris Coakley
New Marshfield Club Greets Donors and Welcomes Members
The New Marshfield Athletic Club met at the club house and acknowledged donations from local businessmen Charles Brickles Ralph Sharp Riggles Lunch Room and Walter Hawk. Two new members Josephine Esthep and Cap Stewart were admitted. The next meeting is Thursday March 21 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Missionary Group of Chauncey Church Entertained
Members of the Missionary Society of the Chauncey Church of God gathered Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall, Millfield. Rev. James Diggins of Corning Church of God spoke on Our Debt to the World while devotions, readings, and prayers were led by listed members with a social hour and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Missionary Society of the
Chauncey Church of God
John Marshall
Millfield
Mareshall
Margaret
Clarence Way
Roger Way
Fred Grandstaff
Gertrude Grandstaff
Theodore Kelzenburg
Flo. Kelzenburg
Elia Cunningham
Clarence Staley
Elsie Staley
Doris Cunningham
James Loper
Mary Loper
Mabel Saffel
Florence Way
Timothy
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Bunway
Sunday Messenger
Chauncey Parish
Ohio
Dr. Creed Te
Dover
Morgan County Court
Recorder’s Office
Ina Leasure
Par
Gladys Medley
Stockport
wMary A. Holland
Mary A Parsons
Dean
Edna Shilling
Union
Meee
J. F. Downing
Fred de Downing
Bristol
Ohio Power
George T. Hann Penn
Effie Parr
Morgan Township
Bible
Crarus
Alto Cumu
Lstrato Cumulus “Reven Bumby
Stratus
Barrowman
Wilkesville Legion
Reno
Nev
Athens County
James Wood
Buchtel Band
Anna Gusty
Mike Gusty
Max Krotche
Krotche
Julia Anne
Max
Arthur Taylor
Tom Robson
Grove City
John Robson
Cliff Brown
Bessemer Road
Robert Whitmore
Straitsville Social Notes
Marshfield
the Messenger
Community Survey
Messenger Business Office
Walter McDonald
the Plains
E. R. Glazier
Dalton Ave
Athens, Ohio
Wid Gunning
Thurs
Congress
D. Duncan
Maplewood Place
Grace Tabler
W. Carpenter St
Harry Lackey
Lloyd St
R. P. Imes
Franklin Ave
Athena
Ruth Quinn
Lathrop
G. W. Hamm
Rutland St
Middleport
Carl Buck
Union St
B. A. Russell
Albany
Eleanor
State St
Willis Sands
Hudson Ave
Marion Coe
Lancaster St
Carl Denbow
Sunnyside Drive
Prigidaire
ABC Ironer
ABC
Motorola Radio Royal
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