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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

7

Naomi Bible Class Meets At Home At Plains

The Naomi Bible class of The Plains M E church held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Bernice Luman in The Plains Wednesday night. Mrs. Bernice Humphrey led, devotions by Mrs. Nora Graves, with readings by Thelma Linscott and Kedith Barrows. Bernice Humphrey and others sang, social hour featured a collation, and the group thanked helpers for a class quilt.

Naomi Plains Field Bernice Luman Chauncey Plains Methodist Episcopal Church the Plains Bernice Humphrey Nora Graves Luman Selah Hardy

Meeting Of P T A Reported Success In Chauncey

Chauncey P T A held a banquet and program in the high school auditorium with a varied musical lineup. Performers included Mrs Cap Smith chairing. James and Lucy Nye piano solos. Charles Bradfield Jr and Charles Sagan. Francis Martin Harvey Sands Sweeny Jr. violin, saxophone duets, and piano accompaniment by Er nestine Mingus. The Kollister family of Sugar Creek joined with piano saxophone and violin pieces. A social hour followed, hosted by Mrs Smith and other association leaders.

Chauncey The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Cap Smith James Nye Lucy Nye Charles Bradfield Jr Charles Sagan Smith Francis Martin Francis Harvey Lucinda Sands Charles Sweenty, Jr Charles Minister Whio Sadie Mae Coo Elinor Minister Ernestine Mingus Daisy Six Bradfield Mrs. Smith Lucille Bradfield Kollister Sugar Creek

Birthday Party For Pioneer Resident Ellen Shafer

Chauncey March 16 The home of Mr and Mrs George Shafer Beaumont hosted a surprise seventy seven th birthday for Ellen Shafer pioneer resident. Recitations and songs entertained as James Shafer and Mrs George Wilson recited poems. Guests from Chauncey Nelsonville Athens and Beaumont attended.

Chauncey George Shafer Beaumont Ellen Shafer James Shafer George Wilson Amelia William Shafer Alice Frank Nelsonville Ray Shafer Clarice Illa Rosalie Athens Carl Shafer Reena Clifford Shafer

Ladies Aid Meeting Quilting at Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church met on Wednesday March 16 with quilting activity. Attendees included Mrs Barney Hill Mrs Zell Buffington Mrs Robert McCallister Mrs George Cochran Mrs George Smith Mrs William Hamer Mrs Edward Buffington Mrs J H Martin Mrs Harry Porter Mrs Z A Courtney Mrs J W Hawk and Mrs Theodore Nagle.

Ladies Aid The Plains Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Wedneday Barney Hill Zell Buffington Robert McCallister George Cochran George Smith William Hamer Edward Buffington J. H. Martin Harry Porter Z. A. Courtney J. W. Hawk Theodore Nagle

Preston Reception Hosts Louise Lairson and Warren Ellengar

Mr and Mrs Al Preston welcomed Miss Louise Lairson of Columbus and Warren Ellengar of Logan as guests last Sunday in a social reception reflecting local community ties and family connections.

al Preston Louise Lairson d Columbus Warren Ellengar Logan

Loyal Woman's Circle holds semi monthly meeting

The Loyal Woman's Circle of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs Watt Ferrel on Hich street with Mrs Floyd Nye presiding. Singing devotionals were led by Mrs Charles Fiske and readings by Mrs T R Hamilton and Mrs W Ahlbrand. In social hour contest prizes went to Mrs Neal Helsel and Mrs Nye. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey Charles Fiske Loyal Woman’s Circle Church of Christ Watt Ferrel Hich Street Floyd Nye T. R. Hamilton W. Rhibrand Neal Helsel Nye Ferrel John Shafer Guy Gardner Sam Tippett Charles Sweene Neil Helsel Travers Charles Bradfield, Sr W. Ahlbrand B. F. Ferrel John Brewer Harvey Nye

Notable Times Ladies Named in Wright County Obituaries

Mrs Howard Brown Mrs Charles Fiske Mrs Floyd Nye Mrs T R Hamilton and Mrs Watt Ferrel appear in a local society list noting marriages, club affiliations, and community roles within the county.

Howard Brown Charles Fiske Floyd Nye T. R. Hamilton Watt Ferrel

Quilting Held by Chauncey Methodist Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Church held its regular meeting and quilting on Thursday. Members present included Mrs. Edward Lott, Mrs. Dora France, Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Mrs. Myrtle Schoonover, Mrs. Luella Preston, Mrs. Naomi Mullins, Mrs. Goldie Warren, and Miss Addie Mourne. Visitors included Mrs. William Collins, Mrs. Damon Collins, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. George Keck, Mrs. Lon Walters, and Pauline Keck.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society Yoo Cey Methodist Episcopal Church Edward Lott Dora France Bessie Cunningham Elizabeth Harvey Myrtle Schoonover Luella Preston Naomi Mullins Goldie Warren Addie Mourne William Collins Damon Collins Ruth Smith George Keck Lon Walters Pauline Keck

Illness prompts Luella Preston to The Plains

Mrs. Luella Preston rushes to The Plains on Tuesday due to the critical illness of her cousin Mrs. Clara Mace who is staying with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Channell at that location.

Luella Preston the Plains Clara Mace Irvin Channell

Review Denied in Dayton Murder Case Appeals

The court of appeals denies Roy Freenaim a review of his case. An execution date is set for April 20 for the murder of motorcycle officer William C. Hors.

Dayton Roy Freenaim Court of Appeals Apell William C. Hors

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