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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

10

Chauncey High School Honor Roll List First Six Weeks

Chauncey Dover High School principal George E. Christman announces honor roll for the first six weeks. Seniors Flora Bell Cruise Madalene Johnson Joanna Ley Donna Sayres Donna Leiber Joseph Lanning. Juniors Betty Blackford Carolyn Hillen Bonnie Keirns Helen Shrewsberry Violet Theisen. Sophomores Ruth McKee Barbara McHenry Helena Ross Barbara Crabtree Bob Sanders. Freshmen Jo Ann Cunningham Woodena Ferrer Barbara Nogrady Adrien Pidcock Joyce Schoonover Lucy Muzio Warren Simpson.

Chauncey George E. Christman Chauncey- Dover High School Flora Bell Cruise Madalene Johnson Joanna Ley Donna Sayres Donna Leiber Joseph Lanning Betty Blackford Carolyn Hillen Bonnie Keirns Helen Shrewsberry Violet Theisen Ruth McKee Barbara McHenry Helena Ross Barbara Crabtree Bob Sanders Jo Ann Cunningham Woodena Ferrer Barbara Nogrady Adrien Pidcock Joyce Schoonover Lucy Muzio Warren Simpson

Declamation Contestants Named For Prince of Peace Event

Chauncey-Dover High School public speaking instructor Mrs Ruth Andrian lists contestants Bonnie Keirns and Shirley Russell to speak at Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday at 10 30 am while Violet Theisen and Elaine McKibben perform at Millfield Church of Christ at the same hour The invitation is open to the public.

Chauncey Ruth Andrian Chauncey-Dover High School Prince of Peace Chauncey Church of Christ Bonnie Keirns Shirley Russell Millfield Church of Christ Violet Theisen Elaine McKibben

Mrs Hattie Mingus Visited in Glouster

Mrs Hattie Mingus of Millfield recently visited her sister Mrs Theodore Heffken in Glouster.

Chauncey Hattie Mingus Millfield Theodore Heffken Glouster

FASTEETH Lets Dentures Stay Firm and Odor Free

FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder keeps false teeth more firm for eating and talking with comfort. A small sprinkle on plates prevents gummy taste and denture odor. Available at any drug store.

Wait Until Evening For Bonfires

Mayor Thomas Williams announces the district fire marshal asks residents to burn leaves and trash only after 4 p.m. daily when wind is calmer. He urges fires be watched until completely burned out.

Glouster Thomas Williams

Rainy night showcase by Chauncey-Dover band at football game

Despite rain at halftime the Chauncey-Dover band performed during the Blue Devils versus Rutland football game. Led by Drum Major Bricker the group opened with a fanfare, then a double tempo march and a sequence of dances and drills set to Moonlight Bay and Come Ye Thankful People Come. Five senior girls made their final appearance: Donna Sayers, Donna Lieber, Elaine McKibben, Monabelle Smith, and Norma Lee Ross. Directed by Mrs Grace Hoffman.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Rutland Bricker Moonlight Bay Donna Sayers Donna Lieber Elaine McKibben Monabelle Smith Norma Lee Ross Grace Hoffman

Miss Savage Hosts Lexington Ave Games Party

Chauncey Miss Naomi Savage hosted a games party at her Lexington Avenue home with help from her mother Mrs. Mary Savage. Attendees included Walt Stauffer Wilma Stauffer Bobby Lansing Dorothy Pickett Dorothy Jane McCafferty Russell Johnson Helen Easler Chester Baughman Mary Kittle Richard Stalder Barney Snodgrass Boots Snodgrass Elizabeth Gretz Helena Ross Norma Lee Ross Harve Courtney Jack Cunningham and Naomi Savage.

Chauncey Naomi Savage Lexington Ave Mary Savage Walt Stauffer Wilma Stauffer Bobby Lansing Athens Dorothy Pickett Dorothy Jane McCafferty Russell Johnson Helen Easler Chester Baughman Mary Kittle Richard Stalder Barney Snodgrass Boots Snodgrass Elizabeth Gretz

Couple Back From Overseas Visit The Plains Guests

CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott The Plains hosted Captain James Hubbard and Mrs Hubbard also of The Plains The Hubbards recently returned from overseas where Capt Hubbard served during the war Mrs Hubbard spent a year there visiting 12 European countries After a 30 day leave Capt Hubbard will be stationed in Seattle and Mrs Hubbard plans to join him later They are visiting Capt Hubbard s and Mrs Hubbard s parents in Akron Ohio who once lived in The Plains

Chauncey Floyd Linscott the Plains James Hubbard Hubbard Evelyn Moore

Dorcas Society Meets in Nelsonville with Birthday Dinner

Dorcas Society members gathered at Molly Tittle's Nelsonville home for devotional readings and a Upper Room session led by Irene McDowell. Helen Chappie led a missionary prayer as Mrs. H. D. Kreig spoke. A pot luck dinner honored Mrs. Tittle's birthday.

Doanville Dorcas Society Molly Tittle Nelsonville Irene McDowell Helen Chappie H. D. Kreig Tittle Sylvia Thomas Frank Nuzum Athens Deloris Nixon Fred Nixon Molly Lowery John Thomas Columbus

Durbin family travel and local notices from Stockport

Capt and Mrs Robert F Durbin left for Tampa after visiting Reed Brookover and Robert Durbin. The Brookover family hosted trips with Carl Brookover Akron Frank Davidson Newark and Elouise Brookover Cleveland. Mrs Edna Scott moved to Main St. Jackie Wilcox visited grandmother Ellen Powelson. Kenyon Morin and wife welcomed a son Larry Dale on Nov 4 with Chester Morin and Lesta Muse as grandparents. Community Institute attendees included speaker Roy Wipert. Mary Evans and daughters hosted Lorena Martha Janet Edith Irene.

Stockport Robert F. Durbin Tampa Fla Reed Brookover Robert A. Durbin Carl D. Brookover Akron Frank S. Davidson Newark Elouise Brookover Cleveland Edna Scott McConnelsville Raymond Leesburg Ohio Glenn Evans Lorena Martha Janet Mary A. Evans Edith Irene Evans Lorena Evans

Chauncey Hosts Sunday Guests From Baker Settlement

Mrs Alvira Shafer entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Brookins Neal Tippett Chauncey Mr and Mrs Harold Brown and grandson Gary Efaw from Baker Settlement.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Brookins Neal Tippett Harold Brown Gary Efaw Baker Settlement

Morristown Holiness Church Prayer Meeting Friday

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

Legionnaires Recall World War Experiences on Armistice Day

About 60 American Legion members from World Wars I and II gathered at the American Legion Hall Tuesday to observe Armistice Day. Impromptu talks shared where they were and what they were doing on the date 29 years ago, reflecting on World War I events.

Glouster American Legion American Legion Hall

Democrats Leave For National Meeting

GLOUSTER C. E. Handley chairman of the Athens County Democratic executive committee and E. B. Young Jr. left for Cleveland to attend the Young Democratic national convention November 13 14 15. They will return Sunday.

Glouster C. E. Handley Athens County Democratic Executive Committee E. B. Young Jr Athens Cleveland

Local Social Notes From Logan And Nearby Areas

Funeral attendance for A M Connolly in Logan and J R Little in Little Hocking. Egg auction meeting in Nelsonville. Carter family weekend guests William and Alfred Scarberry. WSCS church gathering with new member Mrs Margaret Grace. Farm Institute arrangements for Nov 11 dinners. Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Willard Pigott with grandparents listed.

Long Bottom Alice Connolly William Connolly Dana McCain Martha Marks Logan W. Va A. M. Connolly C. S. Swan Oscar Babcock Ray Riggs Little Hocking J. R. Little H. A. Hensley Riley Pigott Charles Hensley Nelsonville Alfred Scarberry Alfred Jr Middleport William Columbus Carter Yokohama WSCS Farmer's Institute

Porter Porter WSCS Meets at Nellie Mossman Home

The WSCS of Porter Church met Wednesday at Nellie Mossman’s home with 14 members present. Prizes were awarded to Ray Grover Evelyn Roush Tom Daniels and Dean George. The next meeting will be at Tom Daniels’ home on Dec 3.

Grate Columbus H. M. Stevens Lawrence Reihle John Stein Maggie Wagner Don Ryan Eula Swango Ashland McClure Claude Shahan Floyd Clark Gus Kitner Richard Davis Mt. Carmel Hospital Halley Bowling Bowling Jess H. D. Mossman Seymour Lawless

Mrs Mary Burns Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

Mrs Mary Burns underwent major surgery at White Cross Hospital in Columbus Tuesday afternoon and is reported to be improving satisfactorily.

Glouster Mary Burns White Cross Hospital Columbus

Son Honored On Birthday In Trimble Party

Mrs. Ray Hammond hosted a birthday party for her son Larry at her Trimble home Monday evening. Guests included many local residents from Trimble and nearby Greens Run and Columbus, with gifts sent by Ann and Billy Heiser.

Harry Sharp Trimble Ruth Hammond June Hammond Delbert Hammond Chauncey Betty Hammond Columbus James Milhoan Greens Run Ray Hammond Ann Billy Heiser

Glouster Man William McColley In Critical Condition

William McColley suffers a cerebral hemorrhage two weeks ago and is in critical condition. He previously lived in Downington and is now staying at the home of his daughter Mrs Rae Bodkin in Glouster.

Glouster William McColley Downington Rae Bodkin

Family Spends Week in Cleveland Visit

Mr and Mrs Dick Jones spent last week in Cleveland visiting their children Mr and Mrs Richard Jones Jr and son Richard. They toured the American Steel and Wire Mills during its November 3 open house drawing over 11000 visitors. The Joneses and Phillipses in Cleveland are employed in the steel mills.

Glouster Dick Jones Cleveland Richard Jones Jr Richard Iit Richard

McDonald Hosts 500 Club With Prizes at Front Street

Mrs. O. A. McDonald hosted the 500 club at her Front Street home Monday evening. Two tables played with first prize to Mrs. Edward Ley, second to Mrs. Vern Lamborn, and low to Mrs. Stella Weldon. Refreshments followed for two guests and several members including Mrs. Ley and Mrs. Lamborn.

Pastor Leona Thompson Announces Bible Service Schedule

The Rev. Leona Thompson of Bible Christian Church in Spenser Ridge announces preaching services on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the church.

Glouster Leona Thompson Bible Christian Church Spenser Ridge

Glousterites Visited Newark Columbus and Cleveland

Glouster residents Mrs Evan Morgan Mrs Vern Lamborn and Lois spent Monday in Newark. Mr and Mrs Richard Jones Jr and son Richard III returned to Cleveland after visiting their parents. The Bell and Frye couples joined Dick Jones in visiting Columbus en route home. Mrs William Shirey leaves for Newport Ky after three weeks in Trimble. Minnie Pierce returns to Murray City after visiting her daughter in Glouster Route 1.

Glouster Evan Morgan Vern Lamborn Lois Frank Forgoress Newark Richard Jones Jr Richard Ili Cleveland Dick Jones Miles Dyer Robert Bell Crooksville Joe Frye Corning Columbus Robert Jones William Shirey Newport Trimble Mr. Shirey Portsmouth Shirey Minnie Pierce Murray City Chester Sanborn

Gomez Thompson Resigns from Lamborn Studio to Take Foreman Post

Dale Thompson resigned from Lamborn studio after a few weeks to accept a foreman job in a machine shop at Reynoldsburg. He will start within ten days, and his family plans to stay here until next spring.

Glouster Dale Thompson Lamborn Reynoldsburg

Party Honors Birthday of Roger Lee McCune

GLOUSTER The 12th birthday of Roger Lee McCune was honored at a party October 29 at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Melville McCune. Guests wore masks and costumes. First prizes for costumes went to Roberta Border and Bobby Koons. Others attending included Diana Ginnen Barbara Sharp Ann Heiser Pansy Byers Arnold Jackson Gerald Myers Judy Brown Add Davis Donald Mulpas Larry Morrison Dean Kasler Anita Sisson Yvonne Sharp Barbara Duncan Larry Duncan Dicky Dunkle Rex Myers Gail Cox Larry Schoeman Donnie Wallace Dwight McCune Neil McCune Mrs. Florence McCune Mrs. Lewis Antle and Charles Antle.

Dicky Dunkle Rex Myers Gail Cox Larry Schoeman Donnie Wallace Dwight McCune Neil McCune Florence Mes Cune Lewis Antle Charles Antle

Past Matrons to Meet in Masonic Hall Friday Night

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CBS will meet in Masonic Hall Friday at 7 30 p m Isabel Vernon and Lena E Davis will be hostesses.

Glouster Mastrons Association of Thea CBS Masonic Hall Isabel Vernon Lena E. Davis

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Chauncey News Miss Savage Glouster, Ohio Norge Zenith Wilson's Store Chauncey, Ohio Atlas Store Andrea Brodine Pasadena Calif Ruth McKean Legionnaires National Meeting Glouster News Rs. O Moore’s Defroster aEre Moore Centennial Sherrill Rendevous Ramona WLW S. Court ST Roger Lee McCune
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