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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

6

Chauncey PTA Elects Dorothy Blackford President

At Chauncey High School auditorium the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association elected Mrs Dorothy Blackford as president for the coming year. Officers named include Paul Fiske vice president Christine Porter secretary and Woodrow Ferrer treasurer. A nominating committee led by Christine Peerer was announced with members Dannie Johnson Mrs Minnie Palmer Charles Minister Mrs Pearl Henry and Miss Bertha Bridgman. Miss Catharine Courtney second grade teacher spoke on The Shy Child. Christine Brown sang two duets as the meeting closed with Paul Fiske presiding.

Chauncey Chauncey Pta Dannie Johnson Minnie Palmer Charies Pearl Henry Bertha Bridgman Catharine Courtney Christine Brown

Students Stage Midsummer’s Day Operetta at Millfield

Pupils in the first five grades present CHAUNCEY On Midsummer’s Day at Sanders Theater Millfield Friday night May 1 at 7 30 Eva Antle and Virginia Border lead a large singing and dancing chorus coached by Mrs Christine Brown assisted by Alfreda West Lois McLeod Evelyn Deal May Howard and Ida B Davis.

Chauncey Finst Millfield Sanders Theater Eva Antle Virginia Border Christine Brown Alfreda West Lois McLeod Evelyn Deal May Howard Ida B. Davis

Personal and Social News Roundup from Millfield Area

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Carl Parker and Kathryn Gillespie Toledo were last weekend guests of the latters parents Eben and Mrs Gillespie Millfield. Mr and Mrs Donald Howard and son Gilouster were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs B W Simpkins. Mr and Mrs Robert Carpenter Columbus were last weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Misner Millfield.

Chauncey Carl Parker Kathryn Gillespie Toledo Eben Gillespie Millfield Donald Howard Gilouster B. W. Simpkins Robert Carpenter Emma Tracy Columbus Jas Clarence Misner

Chauncey Plans Pre School Health Clinic

Chauncey High School will host a pre school health clinic for children entering school next fall on Tuesday May 5 at 12 30 pm local time. The event was announced today.

Chauncey Echool Chauncey High School

Chauncey Church Announces May 3 Services

Chauncey Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 9 30 a m Sunday May 3 followed by Communion and morning worship A Mother s Day observance announcement will be made during services

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Revival Opens Sunday May 3 at Greens Run Church

Revival begins Sunday May 3 at Greens Run Church of Christ with evangelist O W Williams from McArthur. Local Church Night will be observed Sunday with all members present. Choir to provide music as meetings run nightly at 7 30 o'clock. Courtney to lead morning service at 10 30 and a baptismal later.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ O. W. Williams McArthur Gilbert Courtney Church Bible School Courtney Trimble Church

Women's Group Meets At Mrs Misner Home

An all day quilting and potluck dinner was held Wednesday by a group of Chauncey women at the home of Mrs Clarence Misner. Attendance included Mrs Gertrude Brown Mrs Margaret Simpkins Mrs Alice Theisen and daughter Violet Mae Mrs Velma Wemmer and daughter Genevieve Mrs Ruby Simpson Mrs Lucy Howard Mrs Susie Beil Mrs Clara Theisen Mrs Rebecca Tracey and Mrs Elsie Misner and daughter Lucille.

Chauncey Clarence Misner Gertrude Brown Margaret Simpkins Alice Theisen Violet Mae Velma Wemmer Genevieve Ruby Simpson Lucy Howard Susie Beil Clara Theisen Rebecca Tracey Elsie Misner Lucille

Unity Meeting Planned by Churches of God in Chauncey

A unity meeting of the Churches of God in the district is set for Sunday May 3 at 2 p m in the local Chauncey church. Rev George Lorton of Homestead Fila leading revival services will be principal speaker. Meetings continue each night next week at 7 30 o'clock. Public invited.

Chauncey Churches of God George Lorton Homestead Fila Chauncey Church of God

Chauncey Mine Local B58 to Hold Special Meeting

Local Chauncey Mine 28 Manhattan Coal Co will hold a special meeting Saturday May 2 at 1 pm in the K of P Building to hear a report of the Legislative Committee Floyd Karns is secretary of the local.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co K. of P Floyd Karns

Rev Perry to Preach at Bishopville Church Sunday

Reverend Charles Perry will deliver a sermon at the Bishopville Church Sunday evening. Cucumbers were a favored dish of the Roman Emperor Tiberius mentioned in the report.

Perry Glouster Charles Perry Bishopville Church Tiberius

Plains High School Senior Dance and Bingo Party

The Plains High School senior class sponsors a dance and bingo event in the auditorium on Friday May 8. Proceeds support Senior Day with music for square and round dancing, bingo attractions, door prizes, and refreshments.

the Plains the Plains High School

Middleport Notes And Local Updates

Webb has been ill since January and is slowly recovering. Mrs. Emma Sisson moved from Long Bottom to Sycamore Street to occupy one of Mrs. Cora Redcay’s houses. The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ will hold a bake sale Saturday at the Shiflet Building and serve a plate luncheon on Thursday May 14 at the church. Mrs. Dr. A Howell, at Millan Hospital Charleston, is improved but still seriously ill per her brother Dr Work. Postmaster Smith and H J Hysell are slightly improved after critical illness. New indium sources, extremely rare and valued about ten times platinum, have been found in America.

Middleport Webb Emma Sisson Long Bottom Cora Redcay Sycamore &St Berean Church of Christ Shiflet A. Howell

Seniors Lead In Honor Roll At Chauncey Dover High

Honor roll list names seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. Seniors led with 40 percent on honor roll, followed by sophomores at 17 percent while juniors and freshmen each reached 13 percent.

Chauncey- Dover High Chauncey Chauncey -Dover High School Frances Atkinson Richard Daugherty Mary Dunkle Ann Farich Gloria Hintz Chris Keasey Eli Labosky Margaret Marshall Clara Misner Louise Nagle Woodrow Patton Frederick Ross Eric Bridgewater Jr Alice Johnson Virginia McQuade Andy Benyi Florence Blackford Helen Ferrer Virginia Nagie Edith Northrop Iron

Fleece Wool Market and Indian Tiger Size Comments

The market shows quiet fleece wool trading with 35 cents grease for 660m combing bright fleeces, houses asking 36 to 37 cents, mills showing little interest. Buyers, led by top makers, bid 78 to 80 cents scoured for French combing length wool in original bags with delivery soon. Indian tigers are described as large beasts over 10 feet long and weighing 550 to 650 pounds.

Former Glouster Man Dies in Indiana

James R. Reynolds, 68 years old, a former Glouster resident, died at his home in Linton Indiana after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 30 p m and burial followed in Fairview Cemetery Linton He is survived by his wife Mae Reynolds two half brothers Albert Reynolds Glouster R F D and Joe Reynolds Burr Oak three half sisters Mrs Ethel Graham Glouster R F D Mrs Clifford Birtcher and Mrs Alfred Nicholson Columbus.

Glouster James R. Reynolds Linton Ind Fairview Cemetery Reynolds Mae Reynolds Albert Reynolds

Get Together Club Bingo Party Reported In Bishopville

A Get-Together Club meeting at the townhouse was led by president Mrs. Mae Stump. Bingo winner was Mrs. Lucy Kirkbride. Quilt blocks went to Mrs. Louise Williams and Mrs. Maude Gardner. Kasler’s team led the Red and Blue contest. Several members were sick. Candy was served. Next meeting is at 1:30 PM next Thursday.

Bishopville Mae Stump Lucy Kirkbride Louise Williams Maude Gardner Kasler Shaner Audrey Steffy

Eagles Elect Officers at Monawk Aerie Meeting

Officers will be elected at a Monawk Aerie F O E meeting to be held at the Eagle Halls Monday night. All members are urged to attend and participate in the election.

Jacksonville Monawk Aerie, F.O.E Eagle Halls

Return from Columbus Trimble

Mr and Mrs J W Robinson have returned from Columbus after a two week visit with their sons and daughters in law William Robinson and Walter Robinson.

Columbus J. W Robinson William Robinson Walter Robinson

Kempton Rites to Be Held at Taylor Ridge Church

Funeral services for Mrs. John Kempton will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Taylor Ridge Church conducted by Rev. G. B. Courtney Chauncey. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Council Meets Tonight in GLOUSTER at 7 PM City Building.

Glouster John Kempton Taylor Ridge G. B. Courtney Chauncey Maplewood

Proof of Pardon Sermon Topics at Local Churches

Rev. David P. Morris speaks at Church of Christ on Sunday morning with Proof of Pardon as the theme and The Heart of the Gospel for the evening service. Bible School meets at 9 and Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Midweek study Thursday at 7:30. M E Church morning service at 10:30 with Key Words of the Kingdom and The Parable of the Dragnet for 7:30. Choir sings evening service. Sunday School 9:30 and Epworth League 6:20. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30.

Glouster David P. Morris Church of Christ Bible School Christian Endeavor M. E R. G. Boroff Epworth League

Loyal Women's Class Holds April Meeting

In Glouster the Loyal Women's Class met at the Church of Christ with President Mrs Bertha Carpenter in charge. After song and scripture reading followed by the Lord's Prayer, a penny per inch waistmeasure fund raised flower money totaling $19. Lunch was served by several members.

Emma Heffken Hattie Achauer Maude Vaughn Kate Winn

Kin Dies in Kendalville Indiana

Arthur Roush brother in law of Homer H. Vian died at his Kendalville Indiana home Tuesday night. A death message was received by Mr. Vian.

Glouster Arthur Roush Homer H. Vian Fylouster Kendalville Ind Mr. Vian

Wrestling Results From AP Roundups in Chicago Washington Pittsburgh

At Chicago Ed Strangler Lewis of Glendale California threw Sun Jennings of Oklahoma in 14 minutes 14 seconds. In Washington Gus Sonnenberg of Boston threw Abie Coleman of New York. In Pittsburgh Ernie Dusek of Omaha threw Hank Barber of Cambridge Mass 41-27. At New Brunswick Young Szabo of Hungary and Dave Levin of New York drew one fall each both knocked out on third.

Chicago Strangler) Lewis Glendale Calif Sun Jennings Oklahoma Washington Gus Sonnenberg Boston Abie Coleman New York Pittsburgh Ernie Dusek Omaha Hank Barber Cambridge Mase New Brunswick N. J Young Szabo Hungary Dave Levin Drew Fone

Bass season resumes in Ohio until June 16

The Hocking River section from Falls Mill Bridge to Carpenter farm high rocks remains closed until June 16 due to new stockings. Deputy Protest or Edward Eberst notes bass fishing is prohibited in the area for the season and nearby basins are affected by the stocking program.

Logan Edward Eberst Hocking Falls Mill Bridge High Rocks Carpenter Farm Rockbridge

Hyperion Club Meeting At Mrs Fy Cher Home

Nelsonville notes Mrs Julius Fy cher will host Hyperion Club members at 2 PM Saturday at East Franklin Street. The event gathers club members for an afternoon meeting and social time.

Nelsonville Julius Fycher Hyperion Club East Franklin St

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