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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

6

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Funerals Arranged for Plains Resident and Nearby Residents

The Plains resident Eugene Roberts 49 died after a two year illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p m in The Plains M E Church with burial in W Union Street Cemetery. Survived by wife Myrtle three children and three stepchildren, plus siblings. Also reports Chauncey Charles Matheny 71 dies in Mt. Vernon after moving from Chauncey. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery follows M E Church service Friday at 1 p m. He leaves wife Anna and four children Thurlow Edward and others.

Chauncey Eugene Roberts the Plains Stout Funeral Plains M. E W. Union Street Athens Albert Sarah Roberts Myrtle Eugene, Jr Millie Carl Glenn Herbert Eva Olson Charles L. Matheny Mt. Vernon Esday Stout Funeral Home Edward Matheny

Leo Potts Returns Home From Columbus Hospital

Leo Potts son of Benton Potts Lower Plains returned last Friday from a Columbus hospital after a surgical operation. His brothers Orvin and Theodore Potts of Lancaster have visited from their home in Lan caster. Benton Potts Clifford Potts also welcomed Leo back. His condition is improving. He leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers Nathan of Nelsonville James of Columbus and one sister Bertha Lehman of Van W. Va.

Chauncey Leo Potts Benton Potts Lower Plains Columbus Orvin Theodore Potts Lancaster Clifford Potts Leo Anna Bell Simons Greens’ Run Verna Nathan Nelsonville James Bertha Lehman van, W. Va

Sugar Creek Pupils To Give Operetta

Chauncey The operetta The Lost Clown will be presented Friday night at 8 oclock by pupils of the Sugar Creek School. Victor Weekly plays the leading role. Mrs Christine Brown directs with teachers Mrs Ruth Hartley Miss Clarice McDaniel Miss Ada McDaniel and Charles Minister. Chorus numbers assure success. costumes and scenery prepared by parents and teachers.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Victor Weekly Christine Brown Ruth Hartley Clarice McDaniel Ada McDaniel Charles Minister

Easter Visits Across Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs Harvey Wade of Millfield spent Easter in Derwent Ohio with Mrs Wade’s parents the Kendall family and were joined by Mrs Rosie Kendall who will visit Derwent. Several families from Lower Plains and Columbus joined Easter gatherings across Athens Coolville and Lakewood with relatives and friends.

Chauncey Harvey Wade Millfield Pennsylvania Mrs. Wade Kendall Derwent Oregon Ridge Rosie Kendall Ores Swartz Myrtle Lower Plains Coolville Swartz Rose Kapple Columbus R. FE. Grant Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel, Jr Rose Williams Lakewood Landry Lyllian Thompson Near lLima W. E. Dicken

Easter Sunrise Service at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

A candle-lighting Easter Sunrise service was held at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ with Mrs. C. M. Anglin as leader. Mary Jane Anglin gave a poem while the Young People’s chorus provided music. Communion and sermon were led by Glaze Thompson.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Christ C.M. Anglin Mary Jane Anglin Young People’s Chorus Glaze Thompson

Fire Victims Receive Shower After Greens Run Loss

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Julius Bratka former Greens Run residents lost their home and goods in a Jacksonville fire last week and were honored Tuesday night with a miscellaneous shower at Greens Run Church of Christ Parish house. Gifts poured in from attendees and absent supporters. Refreshments were provided by the social committee.

Chauncey Julius Bratka Greens Run Jacksonville Ladies Aid Society of Church of Christ Herman Fierbaugh Fred Leake Gilbert Courtney Ethel Stephenson Effie Cartwright Delta Smith Edward Dunn Clarissa Nutter Leo Martin Bobby Frank Smith Eileen Leake Floyd Ayers Clara Cannon Mary Ayers Carl Cartwright Edward Cartwright

Frost a party celebrates Edith Martins sixteenth birthday

A birthday party for Edith Martin at her Coolville area home on Thursday night March 21 featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Evelyn Starkey Geneva Mee Cullick Doris Hayes Jeannette Hayes Marguerite Clark Betty Lou Clark Alma Chapman Eleanor Humphrey Charlene Bingman Helen Story James Deeter John Butcher Loris McKinney Wetzel Bond Garrett Bond Roscoe Burdette Howard Shanks Russell Shanks Marl Jackson Everett Webb Kenneth Crislip Mrs Omer Gorrell Elva Lila Clair Bobby Martin Mr and Mrs D FE Martin and Edith Martin guest of honor. CHAUNCEY Sunrise Easter services at the Trimble Church of Christ drew 74 attendees with readers Nira Bailey Eva Gooding Elsie Schoeman Mrs McClelland Ocie Sharp Pearl Christman Zoe Herrold Margaret Addington. Prayers by Edna Miner Gertrude Rainey with Hazel Raber leader. Young People's choir performed and communion was observed. Church decor included lilies and lighted candleabras.

Marl Jackson Everett Webb Kenneth Crislip Omer Gorrell Elva Lila Clair Bobby Martin D. FE. Martin Edith Martin Nira Bailey Eva Gooding Elsie Schoeman Mrs. McClelland Ocie Sharp Pearl Christman Zoe Herrold Margaret Addington Edna Miner Gertrude Rainey Hazel Raber

Mrs Currans Attends Birthday Dinner in Lower Plains

Mrs Maurice Currans and Maurice Jr visited Union Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs David Carsey for a birthday dinner honoring Mr Carsey. Several other guests attended. The Pope reportedly owns the world’s most precious watch valued around 50000 dollars.

Chauncey Maurice Currans Maurice, Jr Lower Plains Union David Carsey Carsey

Chauncey 4-H Club Skating Party Report

Chauncey Four-H Club members and adviser Mrs Thelma Ferrer held a skating party at the Rollercade last week. Chaperons included Mrs Cubbison and Mrs Lily Sweeney. Attending members listed include Elizabeth Rupe Jo Ann Williamson Mary Lou Ferrer Cleo Cunningham Gladys Bietelchies Jeanette Blackford Nellie Agin Marilyn Parry Mary Helen Sweeney Virginia Cubbison Frances Fiske Ethel Henry and Dorothy Jane McCafferty.

Chauncey Chauncey Four-H Club Thelma Ferrer Cubbison Lily Sweeney Elizabeth Rupe Jo Ann Williamson Mary Lou Ferrer Cleo Cunningham Gladys Bietelchies Jeanette Blackford Nellie Agin Marilyn Parry Mary Helen Sweeney Virginia Cubbison Frances Fiske Ethel Henry Dorothy Jane McCafferty

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