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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

24

Engagement of O. U. Graduate Marital Child of Chauncey Doctor

Announcement of engagement between Virginia Clement, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Clement of Glen Ellyn, and Dr. Lindley V. Sprague of Madison Wisconsin son of Dr. and Mrs. Warren V. Sprague of Chauncey. Sprague a University of Wisconsin graduate and physician with ties to Sigma Pi Nu Sigma Nu.

Lindley V. Sprague Madison, Wis Warren v. Sprague Chauncey Ohio University Robert F. Clement Glen Ellyn Virginia Madison Wis Miss Clement University of Wisconsin Kappa Gamma Doctor Sprague Sigma Pi Nu Sigma Nu Detroit School of Medicine University of Wisconsin At Madison L A. Sprague John R. Sprague Athens

Athens Students Win Places in Scholarship Contest

Athens Junior and Senior High Schools earned ten placements in the Ohio University sponsored Scholarship Contest. Senior High School principal O L Wood announced results listing students and ranks across Geometry Chemistry French English Latin General Science American History with total points 778, noting all top finishes in senior subjects except General Science and ninth grade English.

Athens Ohio University O. L. Wood Charles Sias Willard Smith William Leaders James Roach Helen Jones Rita Burns Martha Hitchcock Virginia Hoover Margaret Chadwick Jane Cline Jean Barlow Ruth Phillips Phyllis Schuler Charles Leaders Jean Pickens Thomas Reading

Campaign Message From A County Commissioner Candidate

A political advertisement from a candidate pledges a clean campaign free of entangling alliances and vows to act in the best interests of all voters. The candidate cites business experience and promises undivided attention to county duties from the Ohio River to the Hocking County line.

Ohio River Hocking County

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting in Chauncey

Mrs Eliza beth Knode will lead the regular Chauncey W C T U meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Church of Christ. All women interested in the work are invited to attend.

Chauncey Elizabeth Knode Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Church of Christ

Dohertys Take a Tandem Vacation From City Life

The Dohertys plan a two month southern visit by old fashioned tandem bicycle. They leave behind the big house and staff to forget taxes bills and expenses and seek simple memories and country joys while Jim Doherty recovers from worries.

Winifred Black Dohertys Jim Doherty

Modern mode per season shows simplest elegance in detail

New York fashion notes argue the season boils to two periods, spring–summer and winter, yet style remains complex. Garments keep high waists and strong shoulders with varied fabrics, while color contrasts and ornate touches create an elegant, coordinated ensemble.

New York

Chauncey Dover Fifth In Scholarship Test

Chauncey Dover High School placed fifth in an exempted village scholarship test held in Athens on Saturday. Twenty two entrants competed. 21 earned places and certificates. Top names include Robert James and Clifford Shafer tied for first in World History and Physics respectively.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Athens Loree Ice Ruth Wade Alfreda West Wilma Ferrer Esther McKinney Evelyn Barnes Margaret Tippett Raymond Tucker Helen Madek Maxine Hartley Paul Porter Mary Belle McDaniel

Fishing Party Reports Success at Coolville Saturday Night

A Chauncey fishing party including Burg John son Hols Stalder Ralph Barker Cecil McCafferty and Clarence Stalder fished at Coolville Saturday night and report success.

Chauncey Burg Johnson Hols Stalder Ralph Barker Cecil McCafferty Clarence Stalder Coolville

Chauncey Personal Notes Mention Local Visitors

Mrs. R Cunningham of Chauncey is reported suffering from gall stones. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hambel of Stockport R. D. and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Smith with children Bernice and Esther of Zanesville were in Chauncey.

Chauncey R Cunningham Pearl Hambel Stockport R. D Lyle Smith Bernice Esther Zanesville Chauncey, Sun

Flour Date Changed For Cover Two Distribution

Flour distribution for Cover Two will be made Wednesday instead of Thursday as planned. Full details to follow later today, announced during a visit by guests of Mr and Mrs M B Tucker Converse Street.

Chauncey

Condition of Hoit Courtney in Chauncey Remains Steady

Chauncey May 9. Hoit Courtney remains seriously ill but about the same as several days ago. Visitors Sunday included Mrs. Paul Walsh and Paul of Barberton Reba Van Dyke of Athens John Shafer and Walter Wharton of The Plains Ralph Brown Jr and Harvey Courtney Mrs Minnie Palmer of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Sheridan Blackburn of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Hoit Courtney 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

Mothers Day observed at Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School with 141 attendees. Charles Min ister chaired the program and Mrs John Shafer named oldest mother receiving a potted plant.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

Mother's Day program honors mothers with flowers and readings

A Mother’s Day program featured recognitions for the oldest and youngest mothers Mrs. Denver Bricker and Mrs. John Shafer led scripture and prayer Mrs. Floyd Nye spoke on maternal duties Paul A Theisen spoke on children owing mothers a quartet sang and several individuals offered vocal solos a Mother’s Day reading was presented and the pulpit railings were decorated with white trimmings and flowers

Denver Bricker John Shafer Peter Rankin Floyd Nye Paul A. Theisen Ralph Brown Charles Bradfield, Jr Neil Tippett Elizabeth Close Charles Sweeney, Jr Charles Minister LaVina Rivers

Chauncey Dover High School Holds Baccalaureate Service

Chauncey Dover High School held its baccalaureate service for the graduating class as ceremonies proceeded with music and reflections. The event gathered students and local officials to honor the milestone before commencement.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Graduation Exercises Held at Church of Christi

Relatives and friends filled the church auditorium for a graduation night program led by Rev. G. B. Courtney. Mrs. Ralph Brown played the processional as the High School Chorus performed Oh Praise the Lord and other items.

Church of Christi G. B. Courtney Ralph Brown Mendelssohn Courtney

Funeral Rites Held for Lee James Pioneer Dover Resident

Funeral services for Lee James were held Sunday at Concord Church with burial in the church cemetery. James, a pioneer Dover Township resident, died Friday at his brother John James's home in Athens after living near Concord for many years. He was brought to his brother's home about 18 months ago.

Chauncey Lee James John James Athens Concord Church Mr. James Dover Township Concord

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