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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

11

Chauncey Dover High School Drama and Sports News

Chauncey Dover High School faculty member Miss Ruth Fiske directs the senior class play Small Town Romeo to be performed tonight at 8 in the Chauncey High School Auditorium with the Chauncey Dover High School Band. Cast includes Robert Juniper Nicholas Stafanowski Delores McKee Keith Glendenning Helen Bendervich Karl Kozma Melvene McKibben Geraldine Parry Irene Riley and Clarence Ross. The Blue Devils defeated Nelsonville 80 in a softball style recap as Mingus and Earich pitched. Chauncey Dover will face Hanging Rock and Glouster in the tournament at Paine Field with game times noted. Five local residents are mentioned in illness and family updates.

Chauncey Ruth Fiske Chauncey-Dover High School Romeo Chauncey High School Robert Juniper Nicholas Stafanowski Delores McKee Keith Glendenning Helen Bendervich Karl Kozma Melvene McKibben Valkenburg Nelsonvill Chauncey Blue Devils Hanging Rock Paine Fe Glouster‘ High School Mim

Paint contractor for 45 years praises Ton Jon product

Jacob Schultheis of Marietta Ohio a long time paint contractor says kidney and prostate disturbances caused great pain yet Ton Jon helped restore health after a year of illness. Schultheis a member of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge resides at 728 4th Street.

Jacob Schultheis Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Schultheis 4Th St. Marietta Ohio Jacob Schulthe

Relief Commodities To Be Distributed

Bradford social briefs note that relief commodities will be distributed Sunday May 11 at the Bible School in Bradford. Events include acknowledgments to mothers and volunteers, with several local residents listed as visiting or aiding.

Former Chauncey Woman Recovering From Injury

Mrs. Fannie Maffin of Chauncey and Jackson, former resident, is recovering after a compound fracture of the knee and below the knee sustained in an auto accident nearly four months ago. She spent weeks at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, and is now with her sister in law, Mrs. Vera Bridgewater, Chauncey.

Chauncey Fannie Maffin Jackson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Maffin Vera Bridgewater

Tuesday Meet at Mrs Jackson Home Sees Floral Topics and Prizes

Tuesday night gathering at of Mrs Jennie Jackson on High Street Jackson led program and roll call listed readers of bread and happiness Vita teena Simpking topic Tuliptime in Holland Michigan Mary Ferr el delivered on Tuliptime contest awarded to Mrs Daisy with further prizes to Mrs Dorothy Daugherty and Mrs Yorna Simpking Next meeting set for Mrs Faye McCafferty Mill Street Tuesday June 3 Attendees included Mrs Dorothy Daugherty Miss Pauline Daugherty Mrs Reena Simpkins Mrs Daisy Cline Mrs Faye Daugherty Mrs Jennie Jackson Betty Green Mary Ferrer and Margaret Jackson

Shauncey Newnoorhoos Jennie Jackson High St Yorna Simpking Faye McCafferty Mill St Dorothy Daugherty Pauline Daugherty Reena Simpkins Daisy Cline Faye Daugherty Betty Green Mary Ferrer Margaret Jackson

Gallia Band Booster Club Elects Officers

Gallia New officers named for the Band Booster Club to support the school band include Mex Ben Eachus as president, Mrs J B Evans as vice president, Mex Elmer Niday as secretary, C C Byers as treasurer, with E E Higgins and Ben R Evans as advisory board members and Mrs George Lear and Mrs Cecil Dale on the ways and means committee.

Gallipolis Boosters Mex Ben Eachus J.B. Evans Ice Elmer Niday C. C. Byers E. E. Higgins Ben R. Evans George Lear Cecil Dale

Delinquent Tax List Reaches New Low in Gallia County

Gallia County Auditor E D Keeler reports a new low delinquent tax list of 60000 with further reductions expected as legal collection procedures are used and delinquent lists advertised for forfeited land sales. Local committees oversee programs publicity replacements transportation and decorations.

Gallipolis E. D. Keeler Keeler

French Design Adorns June District Council Meeting

At a district meeting on June 12 councils adopted a French motif for decorations and favors. About 250 small French flags are being crafted with larger ones planned. Sessions occur in Grace Methodist Church banquet hall. Alumni of Bidwell High hold their annual meeting Saturday evening at the school with dinner and a musical program.

Method Churen Gallipolis Bidwell High School

Rural Granges plan marriage observance in Gallipolis area

Licenses to wed issued for couples in Thurman Kerns and Blake family circles. The event features music led by Elias Jones and Rev. Whilding with a ceremony at Pariah hall Rise near Charleston and Oak Hill areas. Local grange members from Chillicothe contribute, and plans include reception details and a piano performance by Mrs. Jacobs.

Gallipolis Robert Co Hone Aim Range Shell Athens Edith P Thurman and Kerns Carpenter Franklin E.gic Bircham Louise Pinker Proctorville Pariah Hall Rise Charleston Dol Grove Oak Hill Blue Creek James Cinating Grange Mitchell Norma Peart Zolling St. Albans Rosebeck Geraldine Elias Jones Thuemmons Chillicothe Man Grange Chester Tacobs Valley SD. Whilding Harry E. Bickster

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