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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

4

Eighth Grade Graduation Held at Chauncey High

Chauncey Dover schools held the eighth grade commencement in the Chauncey high school auditorium. Musical selections included Little Swiss Lad and I’ll See You Again. Students received certificates and awards from W. G. Davis with Rev. Gil bert Courtney giving the address. Notables include Robert Jackson and Sandra Sanders with solos, and a vocal ensemble by Chauncey and Millfield girls.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey and Millfield Girh Robert Jackson Sandra Sanders Gilbert Courtney W. G. Davis Thomas Atkinson Ronald Bailey Minnette Banfield Louie Bentley Richard Blackford Sharmanot Myrna @haney Don Chapman Betty Chiki William Franklin Clark Robert Cline Karen Collins Richard Craig James Dickens Beverly Darlene Douglas Joan Fiske Jack Freeman Robert Gillespie Shirley Guess Arley Hillyer Norma Hixson Dorothy Holdcroft Louis Howard Donna Ruth Hunter Corrinia Johnston Jim Keirns Lenora Kimletz Raiford Kirkendall Richard Kovaleski Shirley Leffler Richard Ley Orvill Love Warren Lovsey Nancy McAfee Frederick McClung Violet McCune Olive Jane McMaster Dale Merritt Shirley Minerd Burnice Misner Ruth Ann Misner

Skirts and Blouses Breeze Into Style Wardrobe

Breezy blouses and tees headline a sunny fashion moment as skirts pair with light tops for versatile outfits. Local boutiques showcase fresh fabrics, soft colors, and easy mixed with jeans or skirts for casual or dressy looks.

Dorcas Society Becomes Fellowship Circle Met at Hunt Home

The Dorcas Society now Fellowship Circle met at Mr. and Mrs. Kaird Hunt with 22 members. Mrs. Lacy McNutt led devotions and presided. Delmont King accompanied singing and played two piano pieces. Guest Mrs. O C Caret sang The Holy City. A skit featured six members including Mr. and Mrs. Kelsa Lowery and others. Refreshments showcased purple iris and white tapers with cookies sandwiches and mints.

Chauncey Dorcas Society Fellowship Circle Kaird Hunt Lacy McNutt Delmont King O. C. Caret Holy City Kelsa Lowery Ivan Dolman Effie Lants Harold Barnhart

Memorial Day Services in Glouster Honor Local Veterans

Memorial Day observance in Glouster was led by McCann-Frederick Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A parade formed at Legion Hall with the high school band, marching to Memorial Park for services honoring Trimble Township World War I and II veterans. Rev. Fr. Francis Connor gave the memorial address referencing Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Rev. Daniel Teater delivered the invocation and benediction while Matt Ginnan led the firing squad salute followed by taps.

Trimble Township Ralph Gatcher Gram Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Francis Connor Holy Cross Catholic Church Connor Gettysburg Lincoln Matt Ginnan Rev.Teater

WCTU Meets Hears Talk By President

Chauncey WCTU members gathered at Mrs. Homer Johnsons home with president Mrs. Floyd Pendergrass presiding The topic The Childs Hand Opens the Door drew from The Christian Home and Motherhood Devotions were led by Mrs Guy Brookins Local report from Athens County president Mrs A Davis covered mid year workers conference in Columbus and liquor bills before state and federal legislatures A dessert course followed and attendees included several named members and guest Mrs E A Davis

Chauncey Chauncey Wctu Homer Johnson Floyd Pendergrass Guy Brookins A. Davis Athens County Columbus Congress Nellie Brookins Hattie Hamilton Martha Shafer Minnie Palmer Pearl Rutledge Jennie Jackson Florence Pendergrass Joseph Bowman Kate Johnson E. A. Davis

Vernon Dies at Home in Glouster After Illness

Charles A Vernon, 60 years in Glouster, died at his Urbanecrest home Wednesday after a two week illness. Born in Athens County, he worked for Standard Oil for years, retiring on pension. Survived by wife Minnie, two sons Clyde and Harold, daughters Mrs George Norris and Mrs Bert Carpenter, one deceased daughter, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Glouster Charles A. Vernon Urbancrest Athens County Elijah Lydia Vernon Standard of Co Minnie Clyde Harold Akron George Norris Cuyahoga Falls Bert Carpenter Amesville Urbanecrest

Millfield Area Personal Notices Include Visits Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Albert Dodd Nelsonville returned from Washington DC with sister indaw Mrs Elizabeth Willis of Millfield. Susie Bill Millfield hosted Lewis Morris Amesville and Nancy Morris, Trimble Route 1. Families from Columbus Amesville Trimble and Athens area visited Millfield and surrounding towns over the weekend with multiple relatives cited by name.

Albert Dodd Nelsonville Betty Washington, D. C Dodds Indaw Elizabeth Willis Millfield Susie Bill Lewis Morris Amesville William Sanders Nancy Trimble Willard Shaner Columbus George Shaner Mabel Sanders Don Trimble Heights Eva Sanders Mozelle Tanborey Albany Mary Hunt Irene Howard C. E. Sanders Athens Logan Elizabeth Obinett Mabel Sisson Charles Leffier Cleveland Emma Brown Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Settlement Charles Vincent William Pyle Dayton Leslie Pyle Ben Simpkins Bore

Mrs Ginn Dies Aged 63 in Meigs General Hospital

Maud Thompson Ginn 63 of Pomeroy died at 1 a.m. in Meigs General Hospital. Born in Athens, she married Arthur Ginn on April 24 1922. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Paul of Columbus and son Pvt Paullinn of Indiantown Gap. Funeral plans at Trevey Finsterwald wait son’s arrival home. Friends may call at the funeral home. May Howard Poston of Millfield to Columbus with husband Frank Poston after early April wedding. She has taught in Millfield schools for years. Daughter of Mace Howard and the late Mrs Howard of Millfield.

Pomeroy Maud Thompson Ginn Meigs General Hospital Chauncey May Howard Poston Millfield Columbus Frank Poston Poston Mr. Poston Mace Howard Mrs. Howard

Trimble Grange Meet Scheduled Saturday

A special Trimble Grange meeting is set for Saturday afternoon. All third degree team members are asked to attend practice. Strawberry shortcake will be served, with men providing the beer and women the cake.

Glouster Trimble Grange

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Nancy Moody Bennie Mullins Terry O’nall Helen Patterson Eddie Pickett Robert Pierce Evelyn Reed Lance Russell Verree Russell Jimmie Rutter Thelma Rutter Helen Searles Raymond Searles Bruce Shafer Thea Shafer Marcia Sheffield Robert Simpkins Leroy Six Hazel Smathers Donna Smith Patricia Staten Betty Tavan Patty Tavan Jerry Taylor Roberta Thompson Ann Wade Ruth Ward Virginia Wilson Gessell Ohio Bowman's Jaye Bowman Chauncey, Ohio WCTU C. A. Vernon Hhauncey Mrs. Ginn Frank Postons Cube Deepsleep Simmons Breneman Logan, Ohio Armstrong Mersman
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