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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
10
A New York AP report notes continued strength in stock markets with gains led by major issues. Investors push higher as several large names show advances amid mixed results and ongoing sector rotations.
A strange report details a series of events linked to Red Ryder involving a suspect flight through a regional area. Authorities seek clues as the case unfolds with no clear motive or suspect yet identified.
The public is urged to attend a War Bond meeting tonight at 8 o’clock in the American Legion Hall. Provate Judge Francis White and Ross Wright will speak, with a good program promised.
A sale calendar lists a farm and dairy items auction starting Monday at 1 pm. The readable lines mention Sowib Pi between Cool Wile and Dupeviie, with 28 dairy cows listed and pests noted.
Chauncey Dover High School honored 42 graduates at the annual commencement in the auditorium. Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University delivered the close address. Lola Simpson gave the salutatory and Ruth Lester was valedictorian. The class motto was For God and Country with blue and gold colors and white rose as the flower. The program featured the high school chorus and band with solo and sextet performances.
Chauncey post office announced it will observe the usual Saturday hours continuing during the war. The news notes Chauncey Office will be open at its normal schedule this Saturday.
Red Cross first aid training led by instructor Miss Sarah Hatcher has concluded. The list of graduates includes Mrs Minnie Agan Miss Marie Aleshire Mrs Edith Barrows Mrs Violet Bryan Mrs Verda Bry ant Miss Margaret Bricker and many others.
Funeral services for Wiley Mingus age 48 were conducted at Millfield Church of Christ with Reverend Gilbert Courtney presiding. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery amid large attendance. survivors include wife Hattie and five sons, plus two sisters. Mingus’s mother died two months earlier.
Special instruction enhuncer Mr cD McLanahan completed a Red Cross Advanced First Aid class in Chauncey. Those completing the course include Myria Ashworth Eva Ferret Benedum Arthur Corwin Goldie Corwin Clifford P Dunkie Leah Featherstone Ruth Fiske Frances E Howard St Frances J Howard Jr Carl Kemp Ann McSlanahan Fred W Sayers Grace Stalder Carl Stalder Shirley R Thomas Anelee T Vore Jane Whiter Vern B White.
Honored at dinner Guauncey-ae and arn acey McNutt entertained friends Monday night for M V McNutt birthday anniversary. Mrs Dave Felson baked a pink and white decorated cake. Honored guests received many gifts. Mrs Barnhart gave a humorous reading. music and dancing followed. Ice cream and cake served to 20 guests.
John Michael Chauncey of Nelsonville has remodeled his Mill Sthere property interior. The house is papered and painted on both floors including woodwork. The Osbornes recently vacated to their son's Jacobs Avenue home.
Fragmentary notes mention Chauncey mrs Roy Pender grass and Mrs Jimmie Smith with Nancy and Leta Hamp, plus Pete Pendergrass and Mr and Mrs Pendergrass in Columbus. The garbled OCR preserves several individuals, but no clear event or date emerges.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reeves and children Robert Ian and Mae move to Nelsonville after years in Chauncey where Lawrence Reeves served as a marshal. They reside with Mrs Tucker in Converse Street.
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