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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1932

Page

5

Community dance admission set at groceries Chauncey

Chauncey Dov er charities sponsor a Friday night dance at the Harvey Dance Pavilion with a food based admission. A pound or more of groceries buys entry and the Millfield orchestra donates its services. Proceeds aid Chauncey Dover schools for needy children. Mayor W D Hines and Tim Mitchell lead the committee.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Charities Harvey Millfield Orchestra Chauncey-Dover W. D. Hines Tim Mitchell

Easter Programs Draw Crowds in Millfield Churches

In Chauncey on March 29 Millfield churches reported strong attendance. At the Methodist Church 44 attended Sunday School as Rev. W. H. Reitz preached and Epworth League members presented the pageant God's Candle. The Millfield Church of Christ Bible School drew 51 attendees.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church W. H. Reitz Epworth League Millfield Church of

Easter Services With Choir and Children's Program

Easter services featured readings, instrumental music, and special choir singing. Miss Clara Bell led the children’s program.

Clara Bell

County Home Inmates Enjoy Easter Dinner Service

In Chauncey on Easter Sunday inmates at the County Home received an Easter dinner from Supt. and Mrs. Bert Daugherty. An afternoon chapel service was led by Rev. and Mrs. W. Ahlbrand with devotions, readings, prayers, and songs. Miss Olive Tewksberry, Frances Beckley, and Cynthia Keaton gave talks, Roberta Hess accompanied on the piano, and Rev. Ahlbrand delivered the sermon.

Chauncey Bert Daugherty Institution W. Ahlbrand Frances Beckley Cynthia Keaton Roberta Hess Ahlbrand

Sugar Creek School hosts Easter party and egg hunt

Pupils of Sugar Creek School numbering 120 enjoyed an Easter party and egg hunt at the school building Friday afternoon. The affair was planned by teachers Miss Lauretta Fielder Chauncey Miss Linnie Hall Athens and Miss Imelda Smith Nelsonville.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Lauretta Fielder Linnie Hall Athens Imelda Smith Nelsonville

Easter Party Fetes Chauncey Boys Class No 2

Mrs Earl Bridgewater hosts an Easter party at High Street Chauncey for Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Boys Class No 2. Officers elected include President Ralph Walters Vice President Earl Bridgewater Jr Secretary Jimmie Carter and Treasurer Victor Leffler.

Chauncey Earl Bridgewater High Street Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Easter Dinner Hosts in Chauncey Honor Howard Family

Mrs Elizabeth Knode and sister Miss Helen Howard hosted an Easter dinner at their Ellis Avenue home in Chauncey. They honored their brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs John M Howard of Amesville and L A Koons of Athens with the gathering.

Chauncey Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Ellis Avenue John M. Howard Amesville L. A. Koons Athens

Easter dinner marks grandchildren birthday celebration

Chauncey on March 29 held an Easter dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leake Greens Run honoring the birthday anniversaries of Mary Lee and Donna Blower daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blower of Millfield A great aunt Mrs. G E McVay Stafford Ohio baked the cake Attendees included Miss Eileen Sayre Glenn McConkey Athens Mr and Mrs Harold Blower Mary Lee and Donna Blower Millfield Miss Ada Leake Ray Leake and Mr and Mrs Fred Leake Greens Run

Chauncey Fred Leake Greens Run Mary Lee Donna Blower Harold Blower Millfield G. E. McVay Stafford Ohio Eileen Sayre Glenn McConkey Athens

Threat to Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s Washington Home

Police guarded the Washington home of Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her daughter Paulina after a threatening letter demanding 1500 dollars was received. The incident prompted heightened security and investigation by local authorities.

Washington Alice Roosevelt Longworth Paulina

Chauncey Teachers Host Easter Party At Grade School

Teachers at Washington Grade School Chauncey prepared an Easter party for pupils on Friday afternoon. Each child received a chocolate egg filled basket. The organizing teachers were Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater Mrs. Zaa Close Miss Evelyn Sims and Miss Christine Porter.

Chauncey Washington Grade School Ruth Bridgewater Zaa Close Evelyn Sims Christine Porter

Needy Served Meals At Sugar Creek School

Two hundred thirty warm meals were served to needy children of Sugar Creek School last week. Teachers and helpers listed include Mrs. Rivers Mia Emma Woods and many others. East Millfield teachers attended a Teachers Institute in Athens. J C Conrad, 75, of Wellston Ohio, visiting Chauncey relatives and family connections noted.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Mary Rivers Mia Emma Woods Sylvia Augustine Helen Augustine Boudinot Liggett Linnie McClain Boyd Joseph Chikt Ethel McDaniel Miss Hall Miss Fielder Miss Smith J. C Conrad Wellston Ohio B. H. Fielder Earl Johnson Carl Conrad

Chauncey Hosts Easter and Family Gatherings

Local families from Chauncey and nearby towns hosted Easter visits and birthday celebrations. Guests included Erle Bridgewater and Elmer Finsterwald families with children, along with Lois and Ruth McVay of Stafford, and Edwards Leffler and Schoonover households. Several columned mentions record cross-town visits and social events at Greens Run, Chauncey, Columbus, Athens, and Glouster during the holiday weekend.

Erle Bridgewater Chauncey Elmer Finsterwald Eloise Kathryn Harold Athens Dorothy Stalder Ella England Erle, Jr Bridgewater G. E. McVay Lois Ruth Stafford Burg Johnson Carl Gardner Agnes Cunningham Columbus Homer Cunningham Main Street Leota Blackford T. G. Blackford Reena Shafer Carl Shafer Harley Leffler Edward Leffler T. D. Schoonover Curtis Lock James Lock William Smart May Avenue Guy M. Brookina Filmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Chester Howard Millfield Jessie Smart Ww H Radford

Bread Price Cut by Cincinnati Grocers

Cincinnati grocers announce bread price reductions. One pound loaf drops from 5 to 4 cents and 24 ounce loaf from 7 to 6 cents, effective today.

Cincinnati U.P

Knights of Columbus Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary Tonight

The Knights of Columbus mark fifty years with a 11 30 PM NBC broadcast from WEAF Chicago. Martin Carmody speaks on the order and future plans. Anna Case Mackay and Charles Hackett perform the musical portion. Maria Jurenko will sing on WABC at 11 tonight. Alex Gray, Sylvia Freos, and Ben Bernie appear on various programs across stations.

Knights of Columbus NBC Martin & Carmody Order Chicago WEAF Anna Case Mackay Charles Hackett Chicago Civic Opera Company Mackay Anna Case Metropolitan Opera Company Maria Jurenko WABC United States Alex Gray Dolanella-Piting- Gray Wj2z Sylvia Freos Ben Bernie Winchells WABCO

Radio Schedule Montage For March Evening Broadcasts

A dense list of radio programs and orchestras scheduled from 6:00 pm to 12:30 am across multiple stations and bands. It names Arthur Jarrett Freddie Rich Orchestra Sylvia Froos Abe Loman Kate Smith and others with varied acts and dramatic segments.

Arthur Jarrett Freddie Rich Reis Dunn Jack Miller Boulanger Nurt Marge Preddie Rich Sylvia Froos Morton Downty Anthony Wons Barbara Maeurel Abe Loman Kate Smith Hen Bernie Columbia George Olsen Gus Arnheim Chicago

Welcome Lewis Returns to WABC Airwaves Tuesday Night

Welcome Lewis, known for a contralto heard on WABC, returns on a Tuesday schedule at 10:15 p.m. The piece notes Welcome Lewis stands just an inch taller than Ann Leaf and mentions a ninth child christened Welcome, reflecting her mother's wish for a large family.

Wabc Network Welcome Lewis Ann Leaf Welcome

Razor pioneer Otto Kampfe dies at 76 in North Bellmore

Otto Kampfe, reputed co inventor of the first safety razor, died at his home in North Bellmore aged 76. He and his brothers Fred and Richard organized the venture that pioneered the modern razors.

North Bellmore L. L U.R Otto Kampfe Kampfe Fred Richard

Morning radio schedule and early 20th century razor company history

The listing outlines a 6:31 morning program with segments from 6:31 to 9:00 including exercises, organ recitals, devotions, and talks by Bob Burdette and Dr. Ada Hart Arlitt. A note recalls Star Safety Razor Company marketing its invention in 1888 and its 1911 sale to American Safety Razor Company after Kampfe’s retirement.

A. Im Bob Burdette Talent Bureau Arthur Chandler Jolly Bill and Jane Phil Cook Burdettes Ada Hart Arlitt Star Safety Razor Company American Safety Razor Company Kampfe

State Cigaret Inspector Exam Passes 343 Of 500

A Civil Service test for state cigarette inspectors saw 343 pass from 500 applicants. Among the failures were 35 individuals who currently hold inspector appointments.

Columbus

Liner Banta Rosa Launch Nears Viewers In N J

Photo from the launching of the Girace liner Banta Rosa at Keansburg New Jersey shows the ship’s prow as governors from three states observe the ceremony. Broadcasts list a full schedule of programs and performances surrounding the event.

Kearny N. J States

NBC WEAF Evening Concert Schedule Highlights

Wednesday March 0 listings show Connie Boswell, Harold Stern, Bing Crosby, Myrt and Marge, Lanny Ross, Easy Aces, Morton Downey, Barbara Maurel, Singin Sam, Kate Smith, Colonel Stoopnagle, Budd, Ruth Etting, Nat Shilkret, Adventures in Health, Society's Playboy Hour, Street Singer, Howard Barlow, Don Redman, Eddie Duchin, and a 6:00 Dance Orchestra plus 6:30 Hill Billy Music segment on NBC WEAF.

Connie Boswell Harold Stern Bing Crosby Myrt Marge Lanny Ross Morton Downey Anthony Wons Barbara Maurel Sam Kate Smith Colonel Stoopnagle Budd Edgar Wallace Story Ruth Etting Nat Shilkret Society Howard Barlow Symphony Don Redman Eddie Duchin

Musical Programs and Performers List for Paris Stage

A compiled schedule of soloists bands and orchestras with names such as Solent Sunmens Orchestra Alice Jo contralto and Johnny Hart baritone. Includes numerous acts across times featuring Theodore Webb Jesse Crawford Vincent Lopes Joe Kahn Susanna Giannini Jane Froman Lew White and Calloway among others.

Merle Tharpe Paris Solent Sunmens Alice Jo the Goldbergs Johnny Hart Old Counsellor dHadys Rice Eiteadeth Neilie Revell Theodore Webb Jesse Crawford Vincent Lopes Ralph Kirbery Buddy Rogers Carallera Charlie Agnew

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