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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1945

Page

11

War Bond Sales Progress in Trimble Township

Trimble Township bond drive shows limited progress with only a few reports. Virgil Swart cites about $5000 in Mine 255 employee sales, Figley reports $750 in E bonds, Bryson $4100 in net sales, and county records total $6525 with unreported sales likely. A general volunteer meeting is set for Monday at eight in Glouster mayor’s office to review reports and plan further outreach.

M. M. Bryson Glouster Trimble Virgil Swart Thomas W. Figley eThe Local Oll

Cecelia Ginnan Receives Scholarship to Capital University

GLOUSTER Supt. Thomas W. Figley presented two scholarship certificates to Cecelia Ginnan from Capital University Columbus delayed en route to commencement. The four year tuition free award goes to the senior with the highest four year average and a strong week’s effort. The local chairman invited helpers to sell bonds in Trimble Township.

It Happened in Springfield on Athena screen

A timely Warner Bros short featuring Andrea King John Qualen and Warren Douglas. It traces the Springfield Plan in action with a Nazi like attack on a citizen and a foreign born man finding faith in American democracy through schooling and community effort.

Springfield Will B Athena Andrea King Warren Douglas Charles Drake John Qualen Willliam Forrest Arthur Hohl Crane Wilbur Warner Bros Gordon Hollingshead Massachusetts John Knudson Knudson Ann Carter

Glouster Social Notes Spotlight Local Gatherings

Glouster notes cover a church social at Mrs Valera Somplasky home with Frances Sue Galbraith reading and a mother themed reading. Members and guests shared refreshments as June committee prepares next meeting.

Glouster Ster Lewis Clark Sis Church of Christ Methers Helen Ginnan Valera Somplasky Thomas Williams Sr Henry Williams Hattie Achauerl Frances Sue Mary Johnson Lewis Aby Clark Galbraith Irene Williams Blanche Strohmeyer Charlene Skipper Bryant

Corning News Notes: Eastern Star and local events

Corning Sunflower Chapter Eastern Star held its annual inspection with a six o'clock dinner at the Methodist Church. Two candidates were initiated as Mildred Fishbaugh of Pleasantville led the inspection. Visitors from Lancaster Bremen New Lexington and Glouster joined a card party sponsored by the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

Lydia Dew Columbus John Exenkemper Leon Keller Columb St. Bernard School John McNally Pet Carl Martin Kingman Ariz Yucca Charles Woodruff Bertha Ferguson Della Lou Parsons Mary Eleanor Frasure Mildred Reha New Lexington

Dennis Funeral Rites Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs. William Dennis of Chauncey will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Church of Christ in Chauncey with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. The family will receive callers at their Lexington Avenue home up to the hour of the service.

Chauncey William Dennis Sheltering Arms Hospital First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Lexington Ave

Birthday gathering at Weekleys honors Mrs Weekley Gerald Bernadine

A family and friends group met Sunday at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Robert Weekley to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs Weekley and of their children Gerald and Bernadine. Attendees included Mrs Roy Mayles with her children, Terry Davenport, Mr and Mrs Raymond Phillips and their children, Mrs Don Durfee and her children, and afternoon visitors Mr Philip Weekley and dime Evener.

Chauncey Robert Weekley Philip Weekley Dime Evener

Dover Chauncey Dover High Class Night Program

Chauncey-Dover High School holds Class Night at eight tonight in the high school auditorium. The program features the Chauncey-Dover Band, Girls Ensemble class song, a Desert Song solo by Michael Keasey, and presentations by Juanita Jones. Helen Erdy will give class history. Ethel Chiki will give class voice. William Keasey writes the class poem. Isabell Graham delivers the class prophecy. Wyona Tittle presents the class won't. James Ley the class grumbler. Jane Cunningham the class historian. Ruth Canter the Who's Who. Michael Keasey gives a Charge to the junior class with Richard Stalder replying. Leah G. Featherston, high school principal, awards will be presented. program ends with the Alma Mater.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey-Dover Michael Keasey Juanita Jones Helen Erdy Ethel Chiki William Keasey Isabell Graham Wyona Tittle James Ley Jane Cunningham Ruth Canter Richard Stalder Leah G. Featherston

Chauncey District Social And Personal Notes

Chauncey District reports Mrs Emma Rupe seriously ill at her Sand Ridge home. Dwight Shumway and family of Millfield visited relatives in Columbus on Sunday. Mary Kisor and family of Sand Ridge and Louie Guy family of Bailey Run were guests of James Harkless near Coonville. D Southerton visited Mrs John Vanress in Sand Ridge. James Kisor and family relocated from Millfield to Powhatan. Wilbur McCune and children of Sugar Creek and Herman McCune family of Sand Ridge visited Frank Shumway and family. Walter and Elvin Shrewsberry, employed in Columbus, spent the weekend with their father Ash Shrewsberry in Sand Ridge.

Chauncey Emma Rupe Sand Ridge Dwight Shumway Millfield Columbus Mary Kisor Louie Guy Bailey Run James Harkless Coonville D. Southerton John Van!ress James Kisor Powhatan Wilbur McCune Sugar Creek Herman McCune Frank Shumway Walter Elvin Shrewsberry Ash Shrewsberry

Chauncey 4-H Club Meeting Set for Wednesday

An important Chauncey Grade School Music Room gathering occurs Wednesday at 7 p.m. for youth 10 and older interested in 4-H clubs. Ross Wright, Villa Tippie Athens, will discuss 4-H work. Eldon Jordan to advise the boys club. Miss Jeanette Blackford to advise the girls club.

Chauncey Atend Ross Wright Villa Tippie Athens Eldon Jordan Jeanette Blackford

Man Relieved of Gas After Herbal Remedy Said To Help

A local man describes relief from bloating and gas after taking ERB HELP a herbal medicine from Athens Pharmacy. He reports eating normally now with regular bowels and no audulous liquids after meals.

Erbhelp Athens

Hollister High School Graduation Held in Auditorium

Hollister High School held a commencement for 14 graduates in the school auditorium. Dean E A Hansen of Ohio University gave the address. diplomas were presented by Dallas Christman and Rev. Joe Maffett delivered the invocation and benediction. Valedictorian Gloria Jones and Salutatorian Doris Jane Gail led the class, with members including Lee Love Clara Cox Maxine Jones Helen McNutt and William Christman. Baccalaureate speaker Rev. Lloyd Evans, Girls Glee Club performed, and a May 11 radio program was directed by Sylvia Gilfilen. A senior junior picnic was planned at Zaleski. Eighth grade graduates at Hollister and McLeish included Wanda West Billy Hale Hilma Losey and others.

Hollister Hollister High School E. A. Hansen Ohio University Silvia GitGiten Eddie Brown Glee Club Dallas Christman Joe Maffett Gloria Jones Doris Jane Gail Zaleski Hollister and McLeish Wanda West Billy Hale Hilma ‘Losey Bob Collins Barbara Love Buddy Norton Irene Reeves Bob Reynolds Sue Ann Harry Harriet ‘Docie Bertha Zarley Goldie Coffman Frances Brooks Norma Lee Fouts Eleanor Roberts Joann, Christman Gloria Joan Fouts

Home on 60 Day Leave For Sergeant Blackford

Sergeant Lloyd N. Blackford arrived in Chauncey Saturday and is staying with his parents on May Avenue. He was a prisoner of the Germans for nine months after his plane was forced down in Switzerland. He is home on a 60 day furlough after 28 months in service and a year overseas.

Chauncey Lloyd N. Blackford Gerald Blackford May Ave Switzerland

St Bernard School Banquet Tells Tuesday Dinner and Dance

The Junior-Senior Banquet of St Bernard School will be held Tuesday night at Hermey's Hall. A six o'clock dinner will be followed by dancing. John Bmesary, 28, brother of golf pro Andre Maccsary of Newark County Club, was killed yesterday when struck by a taxicab in Barberton.

Corning St. Bernard School Hermey’s Hall Barberton John — Bmesary Andre Maccsary Newark County, Club

Henderson Liberated From Captivity in Iran

Mr and Mrs James Henderson of Chauncey received a War Department telegram announcing their son Pfc Arthur Henderson has been liberated from German captivity in Iran. He was held for over a year with the Engineers Department.

Corning Elizabeth, Owery Pfc Lewis H. Owery Owery 35Th Infantry Chauncey James Henderson War Department Arthur Henderson Iran Engineers Department

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