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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
12
The Chester PTA will host a fall festival at Chester Elementary School on Saturday. A jitney supper runs 4 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Uncle Willie and Roscoe Swirps follows, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with games, shops, contests, a prince and princess, cake walk, hula hoop, door prizes, and more.
Mason County Sheriffs office reports a minor girl of Point Pleasant was arrested Monday evening for intoxication and violation of parole. James Henry White and James Perry Little, both of Columbus and convicted of grand larceny, were transferred Tuesday to Moundsville State Penitentiary to serve one to 10 year terms.
Chauncey hosts weekly meetings on Thursday afternoon and evening at local churches and organizations. Activities include Chauncey Brownie Troop at 3 30, Chauncey Christian Church Junior Fellowship at 6 30, Chauncey Chi Rho, and Mass at Chauncey Catholic Church at 7. Floral origins note recalls Holland tulip tracing to Turkey and explorers returning from Mexico with the French marigold.
Gallia County police cited Harry R. Lucas, 36, Ronceverete, after he failed to obey a do not enter sign in Gallipolis. The arrest followed a traffic stop and the man was released on his own recognizance pending court action.
Chauncey Troop 78 announces two Boy Scouts enrolled in the God and Country award class. Bob Sanders of Millfield Christian Church and Jim Johnson of Chauncey Christian Church begin a year of study and service projects. They will run Thanksgiving food baskets in their churches for two weeks and, in December, display a homes for aged and children's homes introduction sponsored by the churches.
Glouster firefighters report a Wednesday morning house fire on Oakdale Road that destroyed the two story Graham home. The family lost clothing for three boys ages 13 15 and 16 and no insurance coverage was carried. Donations may be left at the Electric and Water Office on Front Street. The home was owned by James Covella Sr.
Elberfelds announces extended hours Friday and Saturday until nine. Parking is in the Customer Lot on 2nd Street across from the entrance. Explore departments on multiple floors including furniture, music, luggage, drapery, carpet, housewares, clothing, linens, hosiery, gifts, sewing supplies, bags, and Toyland offerings.
Register in the Ready To Wear on the 2nd floor for a dress and in the Hosiery department on the main floor for a $25 wardrobe. You need not be present to win and no purchase is required.
Local store continues its sale on permanent press table covers with discounted prices. Items listed include four price points: 4.18, 3.88, 3.18, and 2.88. Stock and sizes not specified.
Ralph McKibben arrived at the Chauncey wreck scene where James J. Schoonover of Ellis Avenue drove west, left the road, crossed the center line, skidded 100 feet, hit a guard rail on Route 682, and stopped. Schoonover pleaded guilty to reckless operation and driving left of center, fined $10 plus costs and $45 plus costs respectively.
Mason Wahama Junior and Senior High Schools announce an Old Open House from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on November 14 to let parents meet teachers and view progress. Report cards will be issued November 12. Four Meigs area men Horace Karr Gene Riggs Danny Diehl Charles Norris all agents for John Hancock Mutual Life and Marion Riggs attended a Columbus luncheon with over 300 civic business representatives at the Sheraton Columbus.
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