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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1953

Page

4

Eighth Grade Pupils Awarded Diplomas at Chauncey-Dover

Commencement exercises were held in Chauncey auditorium for the Chauncey-Dover schools eighth grade class. Supt. W. G. Davis awarded diplomas to 71 pupils and presented perfect attendance and Reading Circle certificates. The program featured several musical solos and recitations by students such as Don Poling Lynn Barry and Kenneth Nye.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Ohio Don Poling Lynn Barry Kenneth Nye Timothy Fulks Roger Smith Arlene Lester James Pincelli Myrna’ Boudinot Carolyn Tippett Rita Bradbury

Social Notes From Wonder Land and Nearby

Chauncey residents host visitors over the weekend with Thomas Cruikshank and family from Wonder Land. Martha Hashman is under observation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Aunts and cousins gather in Murray City and Albany for visits as families announce moves on Converse and High streets.

Thomas Cruikshank Wonderland Ohio Luther Cruikshank Martha Hashman Converse St Sheltering Arms Hospital Jane Bennett Chet Mitchel Murray City A. L. Preston Lloyd Michael Dayton Michaels Clark Preston Michael Lela Joe Lanning Mary Lee Day Hamilton Mary Lee Savage Day Day, Mrs. Savage and Mrs. Arthur Sapp Jr Luther Kirkendall Albany Jack Ley High St Francis Howard

Final Examinations At Chauncey-Dover Schools

Final examinations were conducted Monday and Tuesday for Chauncey-Dover Schools. Teachers use Wednesday and Thursday to grade papers and prepare reports. Elementary pupils receive grade cards while high school cards will be mailed later. An award assembly for high school at 8 30 a.m. precedes preliminary registrations for 1953 1954. Elementary pupils held picnics in their home rooms.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

Poppy Sale Netted $150 In Legion Auxiliary Drive

The Auxiliary of the American Legion sponsored a poppy sale on Friday and Saturday raising about $150. Mrs. Sam Kleinman chaired the committee and praised Cecilia Cominsky of Jacksonville Ralph Hines and the auxiliary women for their help. Scouts Douglas Juniper John Olbert Dan Holbert Dean Oskey Gene Oskey Roger Strohmeyer George Mudrie Jr Frederick Temple Glouster and Jerry Harvey Trimble were honored for selling poppies.

Rural Sunday Observed by Trimble Grange at Concord Church

Trimble Grange held Rural Life Sunday at Concord church on Sunday afternoon. An officer noted the observance repeats on the fifth Sunday after Whater and emphasizes Christianity for rural life and blessings on seeds crops and farmers. The program included a dedicatory service and an address by Rev. Lester Covert, pastor of the Jacksonville charge.

Glouster Trimble Grange Concord Church America Churches of Christ In America Lester Covert Methodist Churches Jacksonville

Four Marines Complete Sea Jump West Coast Exercise

Four Marines from Nelsonville Chauncey Trimble have completed the Sea Jump training exercise on the West Coast. Cpl James H Whyte and Pfc Charles E Andrews are from Nelsonville, Cpl Orland L Sayre from Trimble, and Pfc Ralph Crabtree from Chauncey. They finished a 14 month program amid a 24 thousand-strong Marine force in the division graduation exercises.

Nelsonville Chauncey Trimble Marine Corps West Coast James H. Whyte Charles E. Andrews Orland L. Sayre Ralph Crabtree 3Rd Marine Division

Boosters To Consider Summer Band Camp

A special Band Boosters meeting will be held in the high school band room Wednesday at 8 p.m. Discussion will cover band camp plans and inspection of band uniforms.

Boosters Chauncey

Jobs Jobs funeral attendance noted in Akron region

Mr John Potter was called to Akron after his brother's death. Funeral attendees included Hugh Bateman Ivy Huntley Elsie Huntley Don Mohney Lee Denny Willa Wooten Elmer Gears John Fearns Steve Fearns John Potter Dreatha Powell Clyde Vernon Effie Bateman Lawrence Wetzel Groveport baccalaureate services attended.

John Potter Akron Car Hugh Bateman Ivy Elsie Huntley Don Mohney Lee Denny Willa Wooten Elmer Gears John John Vasko Steve Fearns John Fearns Dreatha Powell Clyde Vernon Effie Bateman Lawrence Wetzel Canal

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Ohio

Barbara Jo Lundrigan filed for divorce from Frederick Stuart Lundrigan in Court of Common Pleas Cause No 20412. Action seeks custody of the minor child, support during pendency and permanent support, division of household furniture, and attorney fees. Hearing set for July 1, 1953 or soon after.

Frederick Stuart Lundrigan Judson Avenue San Diego California Barbara Jo Lundrigan Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Bolin & Walker

Bible School Plans For Junior Dept At Church Of Christ

GLOUSTER The annual Daily Vacation Bible School for children ages five and a half and up opens Monday at the Church of Christ with enrollment at 8:30 a m. Sessions run 9 to 11 a m through June 12. Closing program is Sunday June 14 at 7:30 p m. Four age-based departments will run themes from Jesus and Old Testament heroes with crafts and Bible drills.

Glouster Church of Christ Louise Gladden Eva Zimmer Joan Ginnan David Grubbs Ann Lemoine Jerry Ginnan Wanda McAllister Gerald Stemm Joyce

Club Plans Supper At Memorial Park

The Chit Chat Club met at Mrs. Mary Hall’s home with members present. Plans were made for a pot luck supper at Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 3.

Glouster Chit Chat Club Mary Hall Glenna Gamwell Jody Moore Dora Parker Wanda Boyd Wilda Brown Rose Kurtzman Carol Wallace Memorial Park

Kiwanis Leader Addresses Glouster Club Meeting

Lieutenant Governor Dr. Richard L. Zay spoke on the Challenge of Kiwanis Spirit and civic duty at the Glouster Kiwanis meeting. He praised the club for 1952 achievement and discussed Key Club growth, naming five district clubs in Gallipolis Portsmouth Ironton and Logan, plus a new member Norbert Johnston.

Glouster Kiwanis Richard L. Zay Glouster Club Dr. Zay Zay Kiwanis Club Euclid Club Cleveland Gallipolis Portsmouth Ironton Logan

Junior Garden Club Meeting At Patricia Dehman Home

The Junior Garden Club will meet Thursday night at the home of Patricia Dehman on Con verse Street. Members plan the evening's activities and discuss upcoming projects and local garden events.

Chauncey Patricia Dehman Converse St

Two Degrees Are Conferred at Trimble Grange

At a Trimble Grange meeting Saturday evening the third and fourth degrees were conferred on two candidates. Silver certificates for 25 years of membership were presented to I. N. Coffman, Leslie Gardner, Lewis Antle, Frank Davis and Allan Boudinot. Lecturer Mrs. Helen Parrish led the ceremony, assisted by other officers. Ice cream pie and coffee were served.

Glouster Trimble Grange I. N. Coffman Leslie Gardner Lewis Antle Frank Davis Allan Boudinot Helen Parrish

DROWNS IN CREEK UPPER SANDUSKY

Donald Shellhornn drowned in Sycamore Creek about a half mile from his home on Monday.

Sandusky Donald Shellhornn Sycamore Creek

Swedes Rely on Home Farm Feed Amid Imports for Fertilizer

Swedes depend on locally grown feed to sustain themselves while still importing fertilizer and livestock feed. The article notes reliance on domestic crops and external inputs shaping farming practices in Sweden.

Million Dollars Spent on Pile Remedies Promised Relief

Advertisement notes over a million dollars yearly spent on pile cures. Mentions Peterson's Ointment as a cooling astringent treatment. Claims relief in minutes with a 45 cent box or 70 cent tube. Money back if not satisfied.

Peterson Adv

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