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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1936

Page

17

Chauncey-Dover High to Graduate 32 Seniors June 4

Chauncey-Dower High School will graduate a class of 32 at commencement on June 4. Dr. Donald H. Tippett of Columbus will deliver the commencement address. Valedictorian and salutatorian honors go to Gloria Hintz and Frederick Ross. Glee Club and orchestra to perform. Baccalaureate on May 31 with Rev. Gilbert Courtney speaking. Class night on June 1.

Chauncey Chauncey Dower High School Donald H. Tippett Columbus Gloria Hintz Frederick Ross Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Frances Reba Atkinson Willard Border Erle Bridgewater, Jr Helen Burton James Carter John Cooney Richard Daugherty Mary Mae Dunkie Anna Pearl Earich Gretchen Edwards Anna Gretz Sophia Guy Maxine Hartley Charles Hashman Gloria Loretta Hintz Gresanthy Keasey Eli Labosky Bert McQuade Margaret Marshall Robert Martin Clara Misner Ralph Moody Louise Nagle Mildred Nagle Woodrow Patton Helen Vivian Russell Eugene Lemons Esther Simpson Bert Smith DeWitt Walker Alex Meszaros

Seniors Will Repeat Play After 20 Years Chauncey

The Chauncey-Dover High School senior class presents A Poor Married Man in the high school auditorium on Wednesday May 20. The same play was staged by the class twenty years ago. Cast includes Erle Pridgewater Jr Frederick Ross Woodrow Patton Bert Smith Mary Dunkle Margaret Marshall Frances Atkinson and Gloria Hintz.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Erle Pridgewater, Jr Frederick Ross Woodrow Patton Bert Smith Mary Dunkle Margaret Marshall Frances Atkinson Gloria Hintz

Townsend Club Meeting Highlights at Creena Run

Pastor Chauncey Rev V Ahlbrand spoke on the Townsend Cub plan at a Townsend Club gathering in the Creena Run high school. A large attendance enrolled several new members as Greens Run club officers were listed: President William Smith Vice President Farrett Johnson Secretary Sam Johnson Treasurer Edwin Kennard.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Townsend Club Creena Run Greens Run William Smith Farrett Johnson Sam Johnson Edwin Kennard

Entertains Club CHAUNCEY-Mrs Grover Patton Hostess

Mrs Patton hosted the Mill field Needle club gathering on a Wednesday night. After a pleasant evening she served a refreshment course. Attendees included Mrs Eda Heffkin, Mrs Helen Sanders, Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Jessie Fulton, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs Maybelle Mingus, Mrs Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs Viola Sanders, Mrs Mabel Sisson, Mrs Ida Hill, Mrs Edith McDaniel, and Mrs Lizzie Patton.

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Needle Club Eda Heffkin Helen Sanders Bertha Sanders Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Maybelle Mingus Kathryn McDaniel Viola Sanders Mabel Sisson Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Lizzie Patton

Pursued CHAUNCEY Burnings and family tragedies

Tragic fires haunts Nell Morgan of Chauncey. Her mother Mary Haynes Perry died in a -state fire when Nell was a child. Furnished care by William and Mary Perry in Salem. grandmother Perry died in Nelsonville at 96. Aunt Mrs Wallace Six died in a burn. Foster mother Lizzie Perry perished in Salem. Foster father William Perry killed in Chauncey mine years ago.

Chauncey Perry Nell Morgan

Mothers Bible Group Meets at Zion Baptist Church

The May meeting of Zion Baptist Church Mothers Bible Class convened Tuesday at Mrs. W. E. Dicken's home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Bettina Farley and Mrs. Sybil Dicken.Members read Bible quotations, with readings by Dessie Sickles Emma Hawk Grace Burchfield Bessie Moore and Flora Grant. Two new members Faye McDonald and Hazel Poston joined. June gathering planned with Mrs. George Gabriel Jr.

Chauncey Zion Baptist Church W. E. Dicken Bettina Farley Sybil Dicken Dessie Sickles Emma Hawk Grace Burchfield Bessie Moore Flora Grant James Gabriel Faye McDonald Hazel Poston Florence Dicken Pauline Potts George Gabriel Jr Frances Gabriel Déssie Sickles Adrian Moore Hazel Lyman Grace Gabriel Lizzie Langel Fay McDonald Irma Gary Maggie Smith Emma Gabriel Leatha Hale Florence and Grace Dicken

Chauncey Personal And Social Mention

The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Kennard is reported ill with pneumonia at Greens Run. Mr and Mrs Charles Sperry Mudlfeld entertained guests this week including Mr and Mrs Jack Sperry and children Margaret Jack Jr and Dick of Steubenville. Mrs Thomas Oliver Chauncey is recovering from influenza. Mrs Clarence Sisson Millfield underwent a major surgical operation at Mercy Hospital Columbus Friday morning.

Chauncey Edwin Kennard Greens Run Charles Sperry Mudlfield Jack Sperry Margaret Jack, Jr Steubenville Thomas Oliver Clarence Sisson Millfield Mercy Hospital Columbus

Stalin Portrait Softens Steely Image Of Dictator

A new portrait of Josef Stalin, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, shows a quizzical mouth and kind eyes that temper his harsh reputation as Russia’s dictator the Steely One.

Stalin Josef Stalin Central Committee Communist Party Russia

Funeral Rites for George Vansickle Held at Murray City

Funeral services were held for George Vansickle at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Heavener with Rev. G. C. Nutter officiating. Vansickle, a member of Fagles Snow Fork Lodge 312 and a Forester, is survived by his wife Adda Vansickle and son Clarence, with burial at Green Lawn. Local updates note library transfer to Mrs. Clarence Wollett and various visits and moves among Murray City residents.

Murray City George Vansickle Andrew Heavener G. C. Nutter M. E. Church Vansickle Fagles Snow Fork Lodge No Adda Vansickle Clarence Vansickle Athens Thomas Columbus Greenlawn

Shipwrecked Boys on Friendly Island Enourat Sea

A juvenile tale by G D Ridenour follows Sam after a shipwreck on a remote island. He meets apes, endures hunger, and befriends the tribe by offering peace and sharing water and berries. He dreams of farming, studies the island, and seeks allies among the apes while pondering future human visitors.

G. D. Ridenour Nelsonville

Twin Daughters Born To Chauncey Couple

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. George Lovesy announce the birth of twin daughters on Tuesday May 5. Each weighs 44 pounds. Named Marie Hazel and Mildred Ellen. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lovesy of Peach Ridge and George Byers of Luhrig.

Chauncey George Lovesy Marie Hazel Mildred Ellen Oscar Lovesy Peach Ridge George Byers Luhrig

Funeral Services Held For William H Hicks

Funeral services were held Thursday at the Chauncey Church of Christ for William Henry Hicks 68 former Chauncey marshal and longtime resident who died Tuesday at his New Marshfield home from a heart attack. Rev Miles E Hoon and Rev Gilbert Courtney led the rites with a piano trio and hymns. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary Hicks two daughters Goldie Katzenback and Etha Lafficer six grandchildren and one sister and one brother Mrs Madison Price Cleveland and M F Hicks Baltimore Ohio.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ William Henry Hicks New Marshfield Miles FE. Hoon

Gillen Candidacy Receives Districtwide Support for Judge Post

Roy J. Gillen seeks a seat on the Court of Appeals. The electorate across the district backs his candidacy based on his personal record rather than political endorsements. He is praised for fairness, understanding of human problems, and proven abilities as lawyer, legislator, and trial judge.

Roy J. Gillen Court of Appeals

Ralph I Wolf for Clerk of Courts campaign ad

Ralph I Wolf of Coolville seeks first term as Clerk of Courts. Former Coolville Postmaster and community leader emphasizes diligence and efficiency. Wife Lelia Bails Wolf, three school aged children. Republican candidate urges support and notes consistent, conscientious service.

Ralph I. Wolf Ralph TY. Wolf

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Chauncey-Dover High Dr. Tippett Entertains Club Chauncey Woman Mothers’ Bible Group Clarence E. Wolfe Athens County Waterloo Twp Civil Service Ohio State Association of Township Trustees Clarence Wolfe Grace Shunkwiler Clarence Wollett Main St Wollett Irene Koon William Taylor Charles Shelton Detroit J. M. Conkle Logan Murray Joe Stone J. A. Ayers Fred Surgeon Thomas Gears Samantha Shelton Clara Myrtie Hannis Maud.Penn Richard George Robson Scranton Robson Phoebe Robson Arthur Peacock Rolland Ralph Toledo Peacock Clarence Peacock Carl Carsner Z. A. Avers Misa Ruth Penn Henry Nutter Friendly Island Enour Sam Jimmie Grandpa Alice Alicea Mary J Mary Tribe OF Apes James William H. Hicks B. L. Stephenson Repub Coolville the People of Superintendent of Schools Publc Eleanor A. Minister N. Congress St U. M. W. of A. Members Athens Messenger Wm. B. Morris Edwin A. Jones Member Federal Reserve System Bank of Athens National Bank
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