Plains High School presents The Jade Necklace
The Plains Senior class staged The Jade Necklace by Marion Short on Tuesday night in the Grade School auditorium to a large audience. The cast included Reba Jellison Margaret Moreland Maxine Channell Doris Lee Dorothy Nell Michael and others in a three act play. An advertisement promotes Tonome a new medicine for stomach trouble and constipation at OVICK'S CUT RATE.
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Chauncey
the Plains High School
Marion Short
Reba Jellison
Margaret Moreland
Maxine Channell
Doris Lee
Dorothy Nell Michael
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Ohio University Play Shop Directors Led Local Production
Chauncey at Millfield and The Plains report the Athens Messenger notes directed by Prof Harold Evans Don Roush and Louise Jane Diver of the Ohio University Play shop guide a local production.
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S&s Bradfield, JR. Messenger
Chauncey
Millfield
the Plains
Athens Messenger
Harold Evans
Don Roush
Louise Jane Diver
Ohio University Playshop
Revival in Progress at Sugar Creek Church
Chauncey reports revival services under way at Sugar Creek Church with daily evening gatherings at 7 30 oclock.
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Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Soldiers of five wars to be paid tribute Chauncey Memorial Day program
Chauncey will honor soldiers of five wars buried in Nye Cemetery during Memorial Day services. A program at the Church of Christ at 9:30 a.m. precedes a parade to the cemetery for further exercises. The full program will be announced later.
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Chauncey
Nye
Church of Christ
Plains Alumni Banquet Set For Saturday Night
The Plains Alumni Association banquet is scheduled for Saturday at 8 30 in the high school gym. An orchestra will perform and a speakers program is planned. Mrs Herman Humphrey serves as association president.
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Chauncey
Plains Alumni Association
Herman Humphrey
Fellowship Tonight at Chauncey Church of Christ Program
Church Night Fellowship to be held tonight at Chauncey Church of Christ includes a musical program and a social hour. Rev. Miles Hoon will lead the service and conduct the devotions with members of the church Bible school and friends invited.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Bible School
Miles Hoon
Busy Bee Needle Club Plans Wiener Roast in Chauncey
The Busy Bee Needle Club of Chauncey will host a wiener roast Friday at Mrs. A L Preston's home. The club's birthday social honored Mrs. Dane Osborne, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Lawrence Tennehill, Mrs. Gerald Blackford, and Mrs. A L Preston at Mrs. Glyde Jordan's residence.
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Chauncey
Busy Bee Needle Club
A. L. Preston
Glyde Jorden
Dane Osborne
Charles Sweeney
Lawrence Tennehill
Gerald Blackford
Banquet Draws Large Crowd in Millfield Church Event
A large attendance marked a banquet and entertainment at the home of Mr and Mrs Bart Pettit in Millfield. The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ hosted the Faithful Circle class to celebrate the end of a Bible School contest won by the Faithful Circle class. Several locals and relatives are mentioned as guests and visitors.
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Millfield
Bart Pettit
Martha Bible
Blanche Hayden
Chauncey
Columbus
Charles Moler
Gilbert
Earl Moler
Nelsonville
Harry Moore
Lower Plains
Lizzie Barber
George Gabriel, Jr
Elmer Beitelcheis
Charles
280 Men Employed on County Roads
Athens County hired 280 men for county road work in the first two weeks of May under County Surveyor J. W. Wilson. The half month payroll totaled $2,360.55 with most workers on one day. Allocations include bridge construction 224.71, bridge maintenance 507.87, maintenance 1,083.17, new road construction 451.10, and Canaan Township Special 893.70.
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Athens County
J. W. Wilson
Canaan Township
John Dunfee Celebrates Birthday in First Grade
May 26 marks John Dunfee's birthday as he celebrates in the Central School first grade. Classmates share wishes and the event is described as a special school birthday moment for a young student.
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John Dunfee
Colusn
John
Emperor Hirohito installs new cabinet after Inukai death
Tokjo reports at 3 30 pm Emperor Hirohito installed a new cabinet described as a super party to replace the government of the slain Premier Inukai. The action follows the assassination and marks a pivotal political shift in Japan.
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Hirohito
Super Party
Inukai
Joe E Brown Undergoes Double Operation
Los Angeles reports film comedian Joe E Brown was to undergo a double operation today for appendicitis and a leg infection.
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Los Angeles
Joe E Brown
Canaanville 4-H Club Elects Officers Monday
The Canaanville Bee 4-H Food Club met at Mrs. R. E. Sutton to organize for the year. Officers elected: President Marie Norris, vice president Helen Gaul, secretary Marvella Buck, treasurer Roberta Jones, news reporter Phyllis Channell, recreation reader Jean Crawford. Members present included Evelyn Lonas Barbara Lonas Elinor Lonas Anna May Wade Gladys Williams. Next meeting set for June 3 at the leader's home.
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Canaanville
R. E. Sutton
Marie Norris
Helen Gaul
Marvella Buck
Roberta Jones
Phyllis Channell
Jean Crawford
Evelyn
Barbara
Elinor Lonas
Anna May Wade
Gladys Wilams
Thomas Johnson
Insurance Men Meet in Columbus for Brandt Tribute
Representatives of the Ohio State Life Insurance Company from Athens Gallia and Meigs Counties travel to Columbus for a Saturday meeting at the Seneca Hotel. The Columbus agency led by manager L A High organizes the tribute to company president U S Brandt amid a special field force campaign.
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Athens
Gallia
Meigs
Columbus
Seneca Hotel
U. S. Brandt
Brandt
Columbus Agency
L. A. High
Officers of the company to attend gathering
The number of the company’s officers will also attend the gathering, along with other executives and invited guests. The report notes presence of senior management and key officials at the event.
Plains Alumni Will Hold Annual Meeting
The Plains High School alumni plan their annual gathering in the high school gym on Saturday May 28. Many graduates intend to return and an interesting program will precede dancing and games. Reservations must be made by Thursday with Mrs H W Humphrey or Mrs Gilbert Circle.
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the Plains High School
H. W Humphrey
Gilbert Circle
Jap General Shirakawa Dies After Shanghai Bombing
Gen Yoshinori Shirakawa commander of Japanese forces at Shanghai died today from injuries suffered nearly a month earlier during a celebration honoring the Emperor's birthday. He died after a prolonged effort to survive.
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Shanghai
Yoshinori Shirakawa
Gen
Shirakawa
Bombing at Hongkew Park Kills General and Officials
A bomb thrown from the crowd on a reviewing stand at Hongkew Park exploded injuring the general and all officials present. General Saiakawa's death had been falsely reported two days earlier by some outlets.
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Hongkew Park
Saiakawa
New Fasteeth Powder Promises Secure Dentures All Day
A new improved powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping without a gummy feel. It sweetens breath and offers all day comfort. Praised by people and dentists. available at Quick's Cut Rate or druggists.
Old Soldiers Fail to Attend Memorial Day at Sandusky Home
In Sandusky Ohio 36 Civil War veterans at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home cannot participate in Memorial Day events on Monday. Gen Perry L Nuil and home officials say only a few will witness the ceremonies as most are in their eighties or nineties and many are in hospitals.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Perry L. Nuil
State Street Repaving Contract Set for June 10
Athens City Council signed a state highway contract for East State Street repaving from Park Street to the east line. The project will be 32 feet wide brick on a concrete base with 65 percent state funding, 30 percent city, 5 percent abutting property. The sidewalk width on President Street remains seven feet as ruled. changes require service director action.
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Athens
President Street
F. X. Rauch
Sam Erskine
John 8. Collins
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