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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

7

Chauncey Dover Election Yields Wide Chauncey Vote

In Chauncey Dover precincts about 600 votes were cast Tuesday. William D. Hines was reelected mayor with DeWitt Walker second and William N. Schoonover third. Everett Bell became clerk, Laurence Reeves reelected marshal, and Guy E. Osborne led Dover Township clerk votes. Dover wet amendment victory, state amendments defeated.

John Smart Carl Shafer C. W. Ferrer Herbert Wise Luther Cruikshank F. A. Staffinger George W. Nye A. J. Smith Pearl Loper Minnie Palmer Guy E. Osborne Chauncey Dover Township William T. Smart Harold Blower Justice of the Peace Albert Watkins Clarence Sanders Millfield Chauncey- Dover Board of Education Watkins Sand Aoa Southerton Wade Fred Russell, Jr Marie Pencelli Ralph McKibben Sugar Creek

Pupils Wreck Seats After Grid Games

Chauncey Dover pupils form a wrecking crew tearing down bleachers after games and storing them in the board’s garage under Auto Shop teacher Woodrow Ferrell. Helpers listed include Freddie Rupe Frank Stewart Lewis Shields Gene Staley Bill Scott and others.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey- Dover Board of Education Woodrow Ferrell Freddie Rupe Frank Stewart Lewis Shields Gene Staley Bill Scott Lawrence Cline Lillian Johnson Helen Henderson Dick Johnston John Lewis Rita Pennell Wanda Jean Schoonover Bunky Blackford Thomas Dickerson Dick Leffler William Gretz James Pickett Richard Johnston James Ley Eldon Robinson

John Smith Honored With Chicken Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin hosted a 6 o’clock chicken dinner honoring John Smith of the United States Navy on furlough to visit his mother Mrs. Mabel Smith of Millfield. It is his first visit in 15 years. guests included Mrs. Martin, Robert Martin, Floyd Martin, Charles and Lena Martin.

Chauncey Charles Martin

Community notes from The Plains and Chauncey

The Child Study Club met at Mrs. Maude Michael's home with plans for a Christmas party and gowns for needy children. Chauncey church group held an election and social hour. Elwood Daughtery underwent knee surgery at Grant Hospital with stable condition reported. An Athens County estate sale notice describes land in Ber rtown Township offered by public auction on a Monday in November 1939 with a $500 appraised value and a two thirds minimum bid.

the Plains Margaret Keeton Lillian Michael Angela Marcinko Florence Bell Zelma Hawk Florence Overly Frank Lewis Athens Ohio Berr Ohio Company John W. Armstrong B. E. Armstrong Plantsville Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Woolley and Aoe

Pennies and Cash Close$250 Settlement in Tierney Case

Boston physician Dr. J Paul Tierney paid his estranged wife Mary E Tierney $175 in bills $50 in checks and 2000 pennies as settlement of a separation dispute The court valued dresses shoes jewelry and silverware at $250 and ruled the payment closed the case with the pennies counted toward the total

Boston J. Paul Tierney Mary E. Tierney New York City Joseph Walsh

Minstrel Producer Quits At 79 After 50 Years

New Philadelphia Ohio reports Sebastian Hare a pioneer minstrel show producer has quit the business at age 79 after fifty years in the field He began singing at nineteen and made his first local appearance in 1881 He commented that a man must quit sometime.

New Philadelphia Sebastian Hare

Zodiac Outlook for Stars Say Moderately Lively and Auspicious

The lunar transit indicates fairly pleasant and profitable times in business, domestic, sentimental, social, and cultural areas. Vigilance advised against over-arduous manipulation or petty schemes that could bring defeat or disharmony. Birthdays promise fair success if deceits and intrigues are avoided. a child born today may be complex yet active and popular.

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meets for All Day Program

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society gathered at Evalyn Pugh’s home for an all day meeting with a noon pot luck for twelve members and five visitors. Officers elected for the coming year were Kate Brooks president Marie Swartz secretary treasurer and Sade Brooks Kate Wood flowers and entertainment. Next meeting set with Kate Brooks on December 2 in the evening to sell a quilt. Various local relatives visited and spoke of recent trips and deaths. the note adds a historical fact about 17th century French bookbinders tax exemptions.

Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society Evalyn Pugh Bessie Pugh Kate Brooks Marie Swartz Ella Wood Sade Brooks Kate Wood Frank Pugh Edward Pugh Parkersburg Harold Matthews Albany Pearl Wood Edward Brooks Felix Dorsey Charles Wood D. L. Wallace Nelsonville Larry Maynard Coates Chase Chauncey Harold E. Jones Floyd Robinson Hamilton E. A. Dixon Howard Welch Andrew Gilkey Near Shade

Old Mohawk Medicine advertised for rheumatic pains

A Gallaher Drug Store ad promotes Old Mohawk Medicine as a remedy for constipation liver issues and related pains with a two bottle offer 97 cents for the large size and 1 cent for the second. The ad promises a full refund if not satisfied and notes the limited time sale from the 16 Court St store.

Gallaher Gallaher Drug Store Court St Ady

Pastor's Wife Hospitalized After Major Operation

Chauncey Mrs Dunn wife of Rev Melvin Dunn Wellston minister Zion Church Lower Plains was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus last Saturday for a major operation. Parishioners reported her condition as favorable. Stella Witham returned to Chauncey with her son Dr W D Witham from Columbus after a dental convention and visited family.

Chauncey Elwood Daugherty Grant Hospital Columbus Dorothy Dunn Melvin Dunn Wellston Zion Church Lower Plains White Cross Hospital Stella Witham W. D. Witham

Alumni Association To Meet Friday

Chauncey Alumni Association President Joe Guerra announces a meeting Friday November 10 at 7 30 pm in the high school building. All committees for the annual homecoming and Thanksgiving dance are asked to be present and any alumni interested in the event is invited.

Chauncey Joe Guerra Chauncey Alumni Association

Police directive halts wisecracks by Boston patrols

Boston police superintendent Edward W. Fallon ordered radio squad cars to stop wisecracking at messages from headquarters. He noted some officers answered broadcasts with comical remarks. Hindus in central India carry religious booklets bound in donkey skin as part of their custom.

Boston Edward W. Fallon Central India

British Women Favor Navy Blue Slacks in Air Raid Attire

London reports women have updated air raid dress choosing navy blue slacks paired with a woolly or cotton shirt. The ready by the bed outfit is kept on a chair for quick use. Popular style features navy flannel slacks with a side fastening and two pockets.

London

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