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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Highlights from Marion

A long column notes visits and entertainments in Marion. Pres and Mrs C E Cooper host Mrs W E Sherman of Eaton Rapids at a calendar party with six tables. wins by Mrs John Sprague and Mrs Victor Pierce in women’s high scores and prizes. men’s honors go to Harry Kelley and F E L Miller. Various relatives and friends visit from Pittsburgh Jacksonville and Athens. Shriner meeting attendance. Ohio Women’s Federated club event coverage. Epworth League mothers’ program at Central Avenue M E church. art award for Dunbar Dyson Beck, Prix de Rome winner with ties to Athens and Yale. Beck’s extensive education and grants detailed.

John Sprague Victor Pierce Harry Kelley Nelsonville F E. L. Miller Central Avenue Epworth League Central Avenue M. E Epworth League Marcella Fienuo Charles Heaton Guy Fierce Evelyn Porter Pearl Clark Dunbar Dyson Beck C. C. Millikan Athens Millikan Grand Central Galleries New York Beck William R. Beck Indianapolis Yale Phi Delta Theta American Academy Rome Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Northwestern University

Elks Dance Tonight At Civic Building

Elks host a dance evening for members and ladies at the Elks home in the city. Dancing begins this evening with music and social hour planned.

Elks Hks Cliw

Who Wrote These and Other Test Questions

A mixed test asks for authors of quoted lines, geography, and historical figures. It includes poetry lines, state area comparison, location of Min Dinao, Dutch monarch, Edwin M Stanton, River Lethe myth, actor in Sparrows, and a famous comedian known for a smile.

Thio Tennessee Mindinao Holland Edwin M. Stan

Death of Mrs Mary McCafferty in Chauncey and Nelsonville

Mrs Mary McCafferty aged 59 of Chauncey died after a week's pneumonia in Nelsonville at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 30 PM from her daughter’s Nelsonville home conducted by Rev Gilbert B Courtney. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. She leaves one son Clarence E McCafferty postmaster and three daughters Myrtle Linscott L Nelsonville and L Lamberson Co.

Chauncey Mary McCafferty Dean Linscott Nelsonville Gilbert B. Courtney The Christian Church Greenlawn McCafferty

Chauncey High School Commencement Led by Athens Orchestra

The First Christian church orchestra of Athens directed by Mr. Darst provided music for Chauncey-Dover high school commencement exercises on Wednesday evening. Six numbers were performed. The Rev V Ahlbrand offered invocation and delivered the benediction.

Chauncey First Christian Church Orchestra Athens Darst Chauncey-Dover High School V. Ahlbrand

Bryson to Teach Class at Green's Run Mother's Service

May 6 report shows Green's Run church announcing M. M. Bryson of Glouster will teach the adult class during the Mother's Day service on Sunday.

Big Bailey school ends with two playlets at Chauncey

May 6 marked the last day of school at the Big Bailey school on Bailey Run Chauncey. Under teacher Ralph Pritts a large audience watched two playlets The New Teacher featured Pearl Kasler Audra Kasler George Banfield Albert Guy Lawrence Bullock Arnold Manning Sophia Guy Leonard and Marie Banfield Teasing Frank included Leo Guy Albert Guy Floyd Bul- as its cast and the program concluded with a miscellaneous portion.

Chauncey Big Bailey School Bailey Run Ralph ©. Pritts Pearl Kasler Audra Kasler George Banfield Albert Guy Lawrence Bullock Arnold Manning Sophia Guy Leonard Marie Banfield Frank Leo Guy Floyd Bul

School Reading and Attendant Awards Highlight Year

Wilbert West Harlan Kase and others were recognized for readings as Pearl Kasler Marie Banfield Magdaline Slone Irene Kasler Mary Staten Susie Manning and Kimma Guy recorded as veins and readings. The teacher praised pupil and parent cooperation throughout the year. Mr Pritts distributed a booklet with pupil names and poems.

Mothers Invited to Special Services at First Christian

Invitations go to Chauncey mothers for special First Christian Sunday school services at 9:30 a.m. Chorus songs and numbers will highlight the program. The Rev. Vian will preach at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Chauncey First Christian Vian

Mother's Day Observance Planned at The Plains Church

Mother's Day services will be held at 10:30 A M Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church The Plains. Rev Ira P Day will deliver a sermon and special songs will highlight the event A large attendance of mothers is expected.

Plains Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church the Plains Ira P. Day

Mello-Glo Face Powder Debuts at Toilet Counter

An ad touts MELLO-GLO French recess Face Powder from D. Zenner Co. It promises long wear, a shine free nose, pore minimization, and a youthful look for all skin types.

D. Zenner Co

Rebekah Lodge Plans Funeral Attendance

The Rebekah lodge announces plans to attend the funeral in a body.

Cafferty Rebekah Lodge

Birth of Glennis Carl Phillips in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips of Chauncey announce the birth of a son at their home on Mound street Tuesday evening. The infant weighed 3 4 pounds and has been named Glennis Carl.

Chauncey Frank Phillips Mound Street Glennis Carl

Local Guests Visit Fellow Residents and Kin

Mr and Mrs Robson of Athens were guests this week of Mr and Mrs Peter Erb. Mr and Mrs Joe Evans of The Plains traveled to Lowa hattan Ohio to spend three weeks with Oscar Evans. Mr and Mrs John Finnich were also mentioned in the social note.

Robson Athens Peter Erb Joe Evans the Plains L’owhattan Oscar Evans John Finnich

Money Matters: Getting More Value From Every Dollar

Tips and strategies for stretching a budget, choosing cost effective options, and maximizing return on everyday purchases. Practical guidance for mindful spending, comparison shopping, and avoiding unnecessary fees.

Chauncey Personal News and Local Visits

Miss Tose Clark visited Miss Lauretta Fielder in this city and attended Chauncey-Dover high school commencement exercises. Robert Hixon Jr. of Ashland Kentucky was in Chauncey Sunday visiting his parents on Ellis Avenue. Mr and Mrs John Schoonover and family along with Miss Garnet Smith Mrs Grace Smith and Mrs Pearl Schoonover and son spent Sunday in Lancaster visiting friends.

Tose Clark Lauretta Fielder Chauncey-Dover Robert Hixon Ashland Chauncey Ellis Avenue John Schoonover Garnet Smith Grace Smith Pearl Schoonover Lancaster

Millfeld church to host Sunday day program

The Millfeld M. E. church will hold a day program at 7:39 o clock Sunday morning led by pastor Rev Ta Ay Donnally.

Millfeld M. E Ta Ay Donnally

Marriage in Portsmouth of John F B Jones and Ida Lawson

Portsmouth May 6 a 560 year anniversary wedding ends with the marriage of John F B Jones mayor of Portsmouth and retired merchant to Ida Lawson aged 73 in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth John FB. Jones Ida .B. Lawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. E. Cooper Columbia Avenue W. E. Sherman Eaton Rapids Mich B. Frank Stout Donna Roach Pittsburgh Mrs. Frank Road South College Street B. M. Knecht Jacksonville Fla Virginia Knecht J. H. Gross Morris Avenue W. W. Coe Charles Camron D. W. Hughes C. ¢. Millikan D. Scott Allen Thor Olson Columbus Shriner's Carlos H. Cameron Henry (. Cameron de Forrest Murch, Jr de Forrest Murch Olive Cameron Cincinnati Marion Ohio Women’s Federated Club Jacob Feth T. H. McHenry Roxey Alf Gotby Rockbridge McHenry Harley Carpenter Athens County Carpenter Towner North Dakota Ired Walker Akron League William Wolfe Marcella Fie Nup Yars Tirre Oman So Lench Dry Cleaners Buckeye Buckeye State Building and Loan West A St. Columbus Std the Security Savings Bank Thens Ohio Lumbus Wayne Cfeiland London, Ohio Chauncey High School Athens Church Orchestra Rebekahs Chaulncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Mary Mee Eotoren Stoff Bos T Nelsonvi Hotel Linton Lowney Bettie Shop S. Court St Logan Ras Good Wilson Kitchen Friends A. B. Chase Schaff Bros Jesse French Packard America Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg FURNI Ture Exchange Selz Oxfords
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