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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
3
Millfield Needle Club gathered for an annual dinner Thursday night in the Millfield Church basement. The Young Women’s Class served a two course meal with St Patrick’s Day themed decorations. Thirteen members and seven guests sat at one long table followed by games and contests.
In CHAUNCEY during physical education seventh and eighth grade girls formed two basketball teams for a three class competition. Seventh grade captain Anna Mae Bobo leads Beverly Sheffield Sharon Cunningham Jo Ferrer and Janice Kasier. The eighth grade captain Shirley Sisson leads Shirley Greene Janis Davis Patty Nogrady Ruth McLean. In the first game the eighth grade won 23 to 13 with substitutes listed for each team.
Mrs. Carrie Channell, visiting The Plains from Orbiston, attended funeral services for Samuel Darnell. Her mother Mrs. Lew Jones, ill for months, is reported improving. Mrs. Channell plans to return to Orbiston Friday.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW at The Plains will host a potluck supper and business meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. The event aims to coordinate activities and welcome members to discuss upcoming plans.
Funeral services for Samuel Darnell age 65, longtime The Plains resident, were held Tuesday at The Plains Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Lena Brandenburg and Rev. Drell Goff officiating. Burial followed at W. Union St. Cemetery in Athens. pallbearers included Walter Wharton, Ray Shafer, George Lufranco, Alva Platt, Clarence Rutter, and Hubert Shrivee.
The Harmonaires singing and comedy unit will perform at Chauncey Dover High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. on April 1. They have appeared on major radio and TV programs and were supported locally by the senior class. Tickets are available at the door and from seniors.
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