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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1928

Page

5

Farewell Party Honors Lena Munn Before Move

Sophomore class of The Plains high school gathered at Miss Florence Tate’s home in Chauncy to honor English teacher Lena Munn who has accepted a position in Cincinnati. The evening featured games music and refreshments with several named attendees present.

Chauncey the Plains High School Florence Tate Lena Munn Cincinnati Louise Hale Kathryn Hawk Tillie Anderson Puth Danielle Ruth Hushower Alfred Hawk Orland McGee Thomas Fitzerley Robert Moore Marcellus Buffington Charles Tate Carl Swart Alex Eneix

Chauncey Hosts School Dinner Prepared by Local Helpers

Chauncey residents attended a Sunday noon dinner at the Chauncey high school building. The meal was prepared by Mrs. Marinda Cruikshank and Mrs. Mary Civille with serving help from Miss Mildred Canter and Miss Evelyn Oliver.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Marinda Cruikshank Mary Civille Mildred Canter Evelyn Oliver

Pythian Sisters from Chauncey Attend Athens Inspection

Chauncey sent sixteen Pleas ant View Temple Pythian Sisters to the inspection of Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters in Athens. Attendees from Chauncey included Mrs. O. C. Howard Mrs. J. R. Wade Mrs. Lewis Howard Miss Margaret McGee Mrs. Irene Wade and others.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters Athens O. C. Howard J. R. Wade Lewis Howard Thelma Linscott Irene Wade Margaret McGee Noah Harvey Clara Wallace Charles Sweeney Beas Cunningham George Wilson

Loyal Woman's Circle Meeting Amid Social and Business Session

The Loyal Woman's Circle of the Church of Christ will hold a semi monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard O. Brown. Mrs. Floyd Nye will lead the business portion and Mrs. Watt Ferrel will direct the program. All church women are invited.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Circle Church of Christ Howard O. Brown Floyd Nye Watt Ferrel

Mayor Hines Attends Funeral in Pennsville

March 26 Pennsville report states Mayor William D. Hines traveled to attend the funeral of his uncle T. M. Parsons who died the previous Friday. Parsons is survived by his widow and several children. burial occurred Sunday afternoon in Pennsville.

William D. Hines Pennsville Uncle Chauncey T. M. Parsons

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath School Schedule Change

Chauncey March 26. Announcement of Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath school meeting time. Winter meetings were Saturdays at 10 30 a m. From now on services begin at 9 30 a m. Preaching service is held once a month by this church.

Seventh Day Adventists Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath School Bible School

Chauncey P.T.A. to Meet for Evening Session

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 o'clock in the high school auditorium. After the business session led by president Mrs. Karl Gardner, a musical program will be presented with Mrs. Cap Smith in charge of entertainment.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Karl Gardner Cap Smith

Marriage Announcement For Miss Dorothy Slutz and Harold Garrison

The Ohio State Journal reports the approaching marriage of Miss Dorothy Slutz head of Wilmington College English department and Harold D. Garrison a Blanchester businessman. Miss Slutz daughter of Mrs. W L Slutz of Athens holds A B from Ohio University and M A from Ohio State University. she belongs to Pi Beta Phi. Garrison son of Mr. and Mrs J M Garrison of Blanchester, a Miami University Oxford graduate, member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Chi.

Dorothy Slutz Ohio State Journal of Kage Wilmington College Harold D. Garrison Blanchester Slutz W. L. Slutz Athens Ohio University Ohio State University Pi Beta Phi Sorority J. M. Garrison Miami University Oxford Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Gui

Sauer family visit noted with professional ties drawn

Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Sauer of Ortsmouth visited briefly with the Easlers on North Congress Street. The article recalls Mr. Sauer's long run as the classified advertising manager for the Athens Messenger where he was known as the Watch Dog, a nickname tied to his extensive writing. He now serves as classified manager for the Portsmouth Times.

McKinley Sauer Ortsmouth Clifton Easler North Congress Sauer Athens Messenger Portsmouth Times

Fast Side PTA Meeting and Local Births

Fast Side Parent Teacher Association meets at 2 45 Wednesday with Miss Marie Acomb speaking on parental education. Third graders perform a Katy Did dance and younger grades a road dance. Mr and Mrs Julian Snyder announce the birth of Gordon Maxwell Snyder in Cambridge Massachusetts. Athena chapter Delphians meet at 7 Tuesday in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Mrs Neal Helsel hosts Progressive Literary Club at 7 Tuesday.

Marie H. Acomb Ttufus Putnam School Julian M. Snyder Cambridge Mass Gordon Maxwell Snyder F. W. Bush Bush Athena Chapter of Delphians Chamber of Commerce

Free French Rheumatism Prescription Offered by Paul Case

In a wartime appeal, Paul Case of Brockton Massachusetts describes obtaining a French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis while with the American Army in France. He claims it has helped thousands, costs nothing, and offers to mail it to any reader who sends their address.

France Paul Case Dept Brockton Mass

Miss Slutz Visits East Liverpool During Spring Break

Miss Mary Slutz, math teacher at East Liverpool High School, arrives to spend her spring vacation with her mother Mrs. W. L. Slutz of 18 South Congress Street. She is accompanied by her nephew Earl Slutz of Cambridge, a high school senior and son of Dr. and Mrs. Earl R. Slutz.

Mary Sluts East Liverpool W. L. Slutz South Congress Street Earl Slutz Cambridge Earl R. Slutz

Nagle and Friend Visit Linton Family Members

Mr. James Nagle and Mr. Walter Friend of Linton Indiana are guests of his sisters Mrs William Pierce Mrs Charlies Knox and Mrs C A Matheny. They will visit Mrs Lydia Nagle of The Plains and are joined homeward by Mr Nagle’s daughter Miss Garnet Nagle who has been visiting here.

James Nagle Walter Friend Linton Ind William Pierce Charlies Knox C. A. Matheny Mr. Nagle Lydia Nagle the Plains Garnet Nagle

Lancaster Hosts Welcome for Local Residents

Mr and Mrs George Hickle and Miss Cora Hickle join Mr and Mrs Charles Hutchinson of Lancaster as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles C Millikan at 24 North High Street.

J. Biddison Thomas of Stewart Myrtle Mitchell Charles Rowland This City Thomas Biddison Trimble George Hickle Cora Hickle Charles Hutchinson Lancaster Charles C. Millikan North High Street

Antle Family Guests in Zanesville Visit

Mr and Mrs A F Antle and son Dwight visited Zanesville where Dwight stayed with his mother Mrs William Pierce and aunt Mrs C A Matheny for a weekend.

A. F. Antle Dwight Zanesville William Pierce C. A. Matheny

Mr Harold Marshall Visits Aunt in West Virginia

Harold Marshall of Liverpool West Virginia visits his aunt Mrs A C Howett at 12 Poplar Avenue for the week staying with relatives and taking a short visit.

Harold Marshall Liverpool W. Va A. C. Howett Poplar Avenue

Nabby Lee Ames D A R Held in Toledo Delegates Meet

Reports from Toledo delegates fill the Nabby Lee Ames chapter meet at Mrs. George Coe’s home 102 North Lancaster Street. Regent presides and the group votes to give 40 dollars to mark Revolutionary graves in Athens County. The program leader is Mrs. H L Atkinson and tea is served by a committee including Mrs. Coe and others.

Toledo Nabby Lee Ames George Coe North Lancaster Street George Pilcher Athens County H. L. Atkinson

Crooksville Woman Visits for Mother's Day Program

Mrs. Clint King of Crooksville visited her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Kittle at 173 North Lancaster Street to attend the Mother's Day program. She is mother to Byron King a junior at Ohio University and returned home today.

Clint King Crooksville F. F. Kittle North Lancaster Street Byron King Ohio University

Hopkins and Bakers Make Marietta Motor Visit

Mr and Mrs G W Hopkins and Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker were motor visitors in Marietta yesterday. They toured local sights and spoke with residents during the afternoon and evening social activities.

G. W. Hopkins Harvey C. Baker Marietta

Local Visitors and Health News From Millfield

Miss Connie Wisenbaugh of Athens and Miss Jeanette and Miss Wilma Palmer visited friends in Columbus on Sunday. Luther Cruikshank, long employed in Columbus, will spend a week at home in Chauncey. The Cunningham and Williamson families from Columbus visited Chauncey. Jimmie Williamson ill in Columbus and Mrs Ethel Andrews shows slight improvement after a paralysis stroke. James Gillespie, from Columbus, stayed with his parents in Millfield. James Foster of Ashland, Ky was called to Millfield for his brother’s death.

Connie Wisenbaugh Athens Jeanette Palmer Wilma Palmer Columbus Luther Cruikshank Chauncey James Williamson Jimmie George Williamson Jacobs Avenue James Gillespie Eben Gillespie Millfield James Foster Ashland

Flooding Swamps Reno Amid Record High Truckee River

Reno, Nevada reports parts of the city under five feet of water as the Truckee River swells to its highest stage in years, overflowing its banks and triggering widespread inundation.

Reno Nev Truckee River

Roush Family Relocates to Athens for New Start

Mr and Mrs Rex Roush and their little son Carol left Zanesville to live in Athens. He will work as an automobile salesman for an Athens dealer. They are staying with Rexs parents Mr and Mrs C D Roush on Columbia Avenue.

Rex Roush Carol Zanesville Athens Roush C .D. Roush Columbia Avenue

Athens mourners attend Wellston funeral of Mrs. Driggs

Attendees from Athens at the Wellston service were George Whipple and wife with sons Eldridge and Dick, James Smith and wife, Henry Link and wife, and Edward Lockarda with wife.

Athens Charles Driggs Wellston George Whipple Eldridge and James Smith Henry Link Edward Lockarda

Connor Couple Departs for Indefinite New York City Stay

Mr and Mrs Roger L Connor leave late week for New York City for an open ended visit.

Roger L. Connor New York City

Veterans group to pick meeting site for next session

Northeastern Ohio Spanish War Veterans will choose the meeting place for their next quarterly session. President Joseph A. Gossett of Canton will select the site, with officials confirming the plan today in Urichsiville.

Uhrichsville U.R Ohio Joseph A. Gossett Canton

Poincare Opens Campaign Plea In France

Premier Raymond Poincare launches electoral drive from Bordeaux asserting his government has functioned efficiently and repaired France finances, urging public support as the campaign begins in March.

Bordeaux France U.P Raymond Poincare

Definite goals stressed by minister in sermon

Dr. A. Y. Wilcox urged definite goals for individuals and institutions in a First Presbyterian Church sermon. He cited group thinking behind party platforms and university aims, urging prayer, service attendance, and generous giving as trio of church objectives.

A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Doctor Wilcox Wilcox Yale Harvard Christian Churches of America

Destroyers Seek Missing British Hussar in Pacific

In Honolulu on March 26 the destroyers Luclow and Burns and the minesweeper Whippoorwill joined passenger and freight steamers in search for the steamer British Hussar which has not been heard from since sending distress signals on Saturday. The Niagra relayed the signals to the Calawail which arrived Saturday night.

Honolulu T. H Luclow and Burns Whippoorwill Niagara Calawail

Missouri Republicans Choose Delegates At Large For Convention

Republicans meet to select seven delegates at large to the national convention. Supporters of Frank C Lowden push for a delegation instructed to the former Illinois governor.

Missouri Frank C. Lowden Illinois

Reed to speak in High Point on second campaign tour

Senator James A. Reed will address audiences in High Point New York as the first stop of his second speaking tour. He plans southern stops before moving to the mid west with supporters optimistic about his prospects for the Democratic presidential nomination.

James A. Reed High Point N. Y Mid-West

Corporations Oppose Hoover in Republican Nomination

Do. H. Betts of Lyons New York reports in an interview that many large corporations opposed Herbert Hoover's candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.

Do. H. Betts Lyons N. Y Herbert Hoover

Wills Kin 12 Cents Glasgow 1900s

Michael Shulin, heir to a £200,000 estate, leaves 12 cents to each of his two brothers and sister in Glasgow. The will specifies small bequests to family members amid a sizable fortune.

Glasgow Michael Shulin

Largest Bird Colorings Awarded By Bird Man Winners Named

From the largest number of bird colorings ever sent to the Bird Man the following winners were chosen Ellis Barich 7 Trimble pupil of Miss Hazel Raber first prize in Class I Pauline Sayre 8 Buchtel pupil of Miss Elizabeth Murphey second prize in Class 1 Clarence Davis 12 Jacksonville pupil of Miss Faye Reed and Mary Kulne 11 Jacksonville pupil of Miss Mary McCann Honorable mention colorings by numerous students and teachers who will receive colored engravings.

Bird Man Ellis Barich Trimble Hazel Raber Pauline Sayre Buchtel Elizabeth Murphey Clarence Davis Jacksonville Faye Reed Mary Kulne Mary McCann Evelyn Wolfe Miss Lane Erva Tubbs Pauline Gold Mra. Ricketts Evelyn Bowen Violet Wolfe Minnie River Estelle Reynolds Betty Long Florence Cook Ruth Johnson Bernarda Danford Thelma Rainey Miss Raber Sidney Cook Marguerite Morrison Lewis Vaughn Carl Mathews Griffin Clarence Kerr J. Porter Martha Sheppard Psther Dorst EB. Linton June Baird A. Shuster Jane Louise Ervin Anna Gray Helen Moore M. Burke Robert Windle Fanny Wolfe Baugh Batty J. Hall Miss Patton Billy Keeton Donia Bryson Kenneth Bowman Miss Vaughn Adah Bussey Miss Barber Bernice Shivers Elberta Bussey J. Smith Gladys Coen James Smith Laura Butts Story Coen Mise G. Weisenbach Elizabeth Duntevy Miss Sands Bernice Batelle Reynolds Alice Caldwell Oris Griffin Anna Villa Tippie Maxine Sands Josephine Porter Elizabeth Linton Gladysers Miss Reed Elizabeth Murphy Louise Pierce Neile McCann Ellen Murphey Lillian Young

Moth Damage Stopped by Spring PLY-TOX-Demand

Advertises a solution to moth damage promising quick relief. Claims of effective control and product name PLY-TOX-Demand are highlighted as a preventive measure for stored fabrics and homes.

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