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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

14

Engagement of O U grad son of Chauncey doctor made public

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Robert P F Clement of Glen Burn to Virginia Clement announces the engagement to Dr Lindley V Sprague of Madison Wisconsin son of Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague of Chauncey He is a Wisconsin University graduate and member of Signa Pi and Nu Sigma Nu Fraternities He trained at Detroit School of Medicine and now practices in Madison and teaches at University of Wisconsin Madison He is grandson of L A Sprague and nephew of J B Sprague of Athens and of Wiley T Sprague now in California.

Lindley V. Sprague Maddison Wis Warren V. Sprague Chauncey Ohio University Robert PF. Clement Glen Buyn Virginia Lindley ,V. Sprague Madison University of Wisconsin Kappa Gamma Doctor Sprague Signi Pi Nu Sigma Nu Detroit School of Medicine University of Wisconsin At Madison L. A. Sprague John BR. Sprague Athens

To The VOTERS Clean campaign voice for county commissioner

A candidate proclaims a clean campaign free of entangling alliances and pledges to act in the pest interest of all. He asserts business experience and resolves to serve the entire county from the Ohio River to the Hocking line with honest conviction.

Ohio Hocking County

Athens Students Win Places in Scholarship Contest

Athens Junior and Senior high schools placed in the state Scholarship Contest. Ten top placements across Geometry Chemistry French English and History were announced by Principal Q. Su. Wood with scores totaling 7768.

Athens Ligis Ohio University Q. Su. Wood Charles Sills Willard Smith Willum Leaders James Gift H Senor

Dohertys to Take Vacation On Old Fashioned Tandem

The Dohertys sold the cook and sent the maid away and plan a simple vacation at home. Jim worries about bills and expenses while embracing a slower life on a tandem bicycle. The piece muses on returning to childhood joys and visiting old friends, asking how one would handle locking up life and secrets for a break.

Dohertys Jim Doherty Hele Winifred Black

Modern Fashion Mode with Simple Season Two Tone

New York essay on fashion outlines two seasons for style with emphasis on simplicity and restraint. It notes the renewed influence of Second Empire and Direct styles, describes shoulder silhouettes, belts, colors, and fabric contrasts, and promotes a navy blue dress ensemble with coordinating accessories. The piece invites readers to request a care department leaflet to learn how to make a new negligee with a cape sleeve design.

New York Jess Javierad Orgindy J Jace The Athens Messenger

Mothers Day Program Highlights at Local Church

The event featured prizes for attendance and youngest mother, readings on what mothers owe children, and a fall theme on what children owe theft. A church choir, solos by Elizabeth Clone and others, a processional, and a baccalaureate address were part of the program with decorations of white and flowers.

Queaver Bricker John Shaler Peter Rankin Floyd Nye Paul A. Theisen Ralph Brown Charles Bradfield Nell Tippett Elizabeth Clone Charles Sweeney, Jr Charles Minister LaVing Rivers

Chauncey-Dover High School Graduation Service Notes

Chauncey eight year old student Chauncey performed baccalaureate services for the graduating class of Chauncey-Dover High School. The entry details a young participant and the graduation observance.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Funeral services for Lee James held in Concord Church

Lee James a pioneer Dover Township resident died Friday at his brother John James' home in Athens. Services were Sunday at Concord Church with burial in the church cemetery after lengthy residence near Concord. He was taken to his brother’s home about eighteen months ago.

Eased Dover Township Chauncey Lee James John James Athens Concord Church James Concord

Dover High School students shine in scholarship test results

In Athens on Saturday Chauncey Dover High School had two entrants with twenty one earning places and certificates. Listed are students across English and science subjects with top performers Robert James and Clifford Shafer highlighted for first place in World History and Physics respectively.

Chauncey May Chauncey- Dover High School Athens Loree Ice Ruth Wade IIT Alfreda West Wilma Ferré Esther McKinney Evelyn Barnes Marcaret Tippett Raymond Tucker Helen Marek Maxing Hartley Paul Porter Mary Belle McDaniel Patin Leona, Newman Carolyn Guerra Tdororthy Gilliapie Clifford Shafer Joe Clville Glen Gardner Billy Smith Robert Janes Albert Howard Robert James Ted

Serious illness keeps Hort Courtney in Chauncey

Chauncey resident Hort Courtney, who has been seriously ill for several days, remains about the same. Visitors Sunday included Mrs. Paul Walsh and son Paul of Barberton, Reba Van Dyke of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton of The Plains, Ralph Brown Jr., Harvey Courtney, Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Blackburn of Nelsonville.

Hort Courtney Chauncey May Paul Walsh Paul Barberton Reba van Dyke Athens John Shafer Walter Wharton the Plains Ralph Brown, Jr Harvey Courtney Minnie Palmer Sheridan Blackburn Nelsonville

Mothers Honored at Chauncey Bible School Program

Mother's Day observance at Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School drew 141 attendees. Charles Miniater chaired the program as Mrs. John Shafer, the oldest mother present, received a potted plant.

Chauncey Bible School Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Charles Miniater John Shafer Edward

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