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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
9
Chauncey High School announces its annual Dover Athletic Carnival in the school auditorium from 7 to 11 p m on November 15. Proceeds fund equipment for high school athletics with more program details promised for Sunday.
Nelsonville schools observed National Educational Week with a joint meeting at the high school auditorium. Supt. D W Coding presided as educators, parents, and friends heard Rev Evans discuss the era’s challenges. Warren Bodger shared merchant marine experiences while the high school band performed a cornet duet and flute solo.
Dexter residents host and visit relatives with multiple family gatherings and furloughs. Local service updates note Pvt Clyde Davis returning from Newfoundland and heading to Miami Beach for leave. Chauncey reports a siren test and Paul A McKinney’s transfer from England to France.
A Chauncey area report lists soldiers on leave and awaiting further overseas service including Jon Laster Weekley Jr and the families of Laster Weekley and Banfield. It notes Pvt Harold H. Locke recuperating in England after a July 26 wound in France and mentions Clifford H. Banfield on a brief Cleveland visit.
A community class will gather tonight at the home of Miss Lois Chauncey on Ellis Avenue for the first church group’s November social and business aid session. The event hosted by Friendship Bi Ann Shafer aims to plan upcoming activities and support.
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