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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1946

Page

3

Gettysburg Theme Assembly At Chauncey Dover High School

Chauncey-Dover High School public speaking class will stage an 8:40 a.m. assembly in the auditorium to dedicate the Gettysburg Address. Seniors participate under Ruth Ann Andrian and Christine Brown with Glenn Chadwell as chairman.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ruth Ann Andrian Christine Brown Glenn Chadwell Dorothy Brown Abraham Lincoln Patty Robinson Gettysburg Lindsey Ryan Patricia Pettit

Chauncey Birthday Celebration For Mrs Ida McPherson

A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs Ida McPherson of Chauncey at the home of Mrs Martha Crow on W Main Street. Attending were Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers Paul Hawk Shade CO Mr and Mrs G P Ackley Pratts Fork Laurence Ackley Columbus and Mr and Mrs Floyd Jeffers.

Chauncey Ida McPherson McPherson Martha Crow W. Main St Paul Jeffers Paul Hawk Shade, CO G. P. Ackley Pratts Fork Laurence Ackley Columbus Floyd Jeffers

Milk Mixture for Stomach Ulcers Sold by Drug Stores

A new medical discovery used by doctors for stomach ulcers due to excess acid shows quick relief and is also suggested for gas pains and heartburn. Sufferers can try Laurin at home by mixing two teaspoons in a half glass of milk. available from McKee Drug Company and drug stores with a money back guarantee.

McKee Drug Company

Auxiliary to UMW To Meet Tuesday

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Chauncey K of P building with president Mrs Jessie Johnson presiding A pot luck supper will follow the business meeting and program Attendees include Plains Mr and Mrs Emery Lantz of Glouster Mort McClelland Mrs Cora Auer Trimble Mrs Martha Crow Chauncey Mr and Mrs Leslie Cruikshank Paul and Pauline Dowler and Dean Edward Dowler After noon callers were Mr and Mrs John Holland and three sons of Hatfield O

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Chauncey K. of P Jessie Johnson

Father Illness Takes Chauncey Postmaster to Clinic

Chauncey postmaster William Omen of Millfield was ill and taken to the Cleveland Clinic last week. He was accompanied by his son Homer Omen and son in law Denver Bricker both of Chauncey.

Chauncey William Omen Millfield Charlotte Bricker Cleveland Clinic Homer Omen Denver Bricker

Meeting of WCTU Called for Monday

Chauncey WCTU will meet Monday at 1 p m at Nellie Brookins home Con verse Street with president Florence Pendergrass presiding The program topic is International Brotherhood An offering for Chinese orphans will be received All interested persons are invited to attend

Chauncey Chauncey Wctu Nellie Brookins Converse St Florence Pendergrass International Brotherhood

Sunday School Class Entertained by Teacher

Mrs Florence Pendergrass entertained members of her Junior Boys Sunday School class of the Church of Christ at her Ellis Avenue home. The teacher and boys sat at a decorated table for refreshments with Jerry Blackford Robert Daugherty Donald Daugherty Ronnie Crabtree Charlie Fiske Lawrence Russell Richard Jackson Robert Jackson and Donald Simpkins present.

Chauncey Florence Pendergrass Church of Christ Ellis Ave Jerry Blackford Robert Daugherty Donald Daugherty Ronnie Crabtree Charlie Fiske Lawrence Russell Richard Jackson Robert Jackson Donald Simpkins

Mrs. Daisy Hammond Rites Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Hammond of Chauncey were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chauncey Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Pidcock officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband William, sons Raymond Delbert Belford Eugene Leo, daughters Florence Reynolds Doris June and Faye Hammond, a brother Richard West and a sister Fanny Speelman.

Chauncey Daisy Hammond Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Chauncey Methodist Church Ray Pidcock Florence Reynolds Doris June Faye Hammond Richard West Fanny Speelman

Friendship Class Hosts Meeting at Simpkins Residence

Chauncey Church of Christ Friendship Class gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Andriew Simpkins home for devotions and a program followed by refreshments. Members present included Gilbert Courtney, Helen Courtney, Elwood Daugherty, Dorothy Daugherty, Albert Jackson, Jeannie Jackson, W. G. Davis, Irene Davis, Andriew Simpkins, Reena Simpkins, Pearl Henry, Kathryn McDaniel, Margery Bennett, and Pauline Daugherty.

Chauncey Church of Christ Andriew Simpkins Gilbert Courtney Helen Courtney Elwood Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Albert Jackson Jeannie Jackson W. G. Davis Irene Davis Reena Simpkins Pearl Henry Kathryn McDaniel Margery Bennett Pauline Daugherty

Chauncey Hosts Akron Guests at Mound Street Home

Mrs Elizabeth Simmers of Chauncey entertained guests at her Mound Street home. Attending were her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Simmers and daughter Sharon, and Mrs J Simmers, brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Lizzicks, all from Akron Ohio.

Chauncey Elizabeth Simmers Mound St John Simmers Sharon J. Simmers John Lizzicks Akron

Local Notes From Blue Lake and Nearby Areas

Patty Carter is reported ill. The Bradshaws announce the birth of daughter Geraldine. Sheets relatives visit Columbus. Rev. Floyd Workman conducts a meeting at Ohio Chapel. Saunders siblings visit Mrs. Ruby Saunders home. Boggs visit Tom Boggs home. A son born to Homer and wife. Mrs. Beaver and Mrs. Coulson suffer hip fractures. Minnie Caldwell and Mary Thornton spend Armistice Day in Huntington. Reuben Beck visits Covington. Ray Toycasco and Eileen Lusher hosted by Rev. Charles Lusher in Washington D C. Lusher recently toured England with the Army. Brady Hatfill is ill.

Blue Lake Patty Raymond Carter Herbert Bradshaw Geraldine Myra Sheets Columbus C. E. Sheets Floyd Workman Ohio Chapel Harold Janice Saunders Hayward Shirley Saunders Ruby Saunders Charles Boggs Tom Bogg England Brady Hatfill

Community Visits and Family Gatherings in Point Rock Area

Mrs. James Nicholson of Dexter spent time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Radekin. Misses Helen and Carolyn Holcomb of Columbus visited relatives in Darwin and with W. R. Holcomb family. Frank Westfall and George Radekin attended the funeral of Howard Westfall in Springfield. Clyde Morris visited his mother Mrs. D. W. Morris. Myrtle Cline and son Playford McArthur visited W. R. Holcomb and Charles Roberts in Point Pleasant.

Point Rock James Nicholson Dexter John Radekin Helen Carolyn Holcomb Columbus Harley Pickett, Jr Darwin W. R. Holcomb Everett Frank Westfall George Radekin Springfield Frank Howard Westfall Clyde Morris D. W. Morris Myrtle Cline Playford McArthur Charles Roberts Point Pleasant William Wray

Lowry Family Plans Surprise Party for 55th Birthday

Paul Lowry organized a surprise birthday celebration for his mother Susie Lowry to mark her 55th birthday on November 12. Attendees included Earl and Russell Lowry, Emma Lowry, Porter Sweazy, Denny Lemaster, Carrol Chesser, Amy Pollock, Michael and Bobby Lowry, George Barber and Mildred, plus Willard the grandson, visiting Wellston.

Carbondale Paul Lowry Susie Lowry Earl Lowry Russell Lowry New Marshfield Emma Lowry Porter Sweazy Denny Lemaster Athens Carrol Chesser Asbury Amy Pollock Columbus Michael Bobby Lowry George Barber Mildred Willard Wellston

Birth of Ronald Eugene Six announced in Salem family

Mr and Mrs Birgie Six announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds on November 13. Ronald Eugene is named and is grandson of Mr and Mrs Leonard Six of Salem and Mr and Mrs Reuben Pierce. Knox Local Board of Education to sell Gum Tree one room school house and acre of land in Knox Township Ohio on November 23 at 1 PM. The property measures 30 by 24 feet with a slate roof and poplar siding. The bid sale may be rejected in whole or part by the board.

Chauncey Birgie Six Ronald Eugene Leonard Six Salem Reuben Pierce Knox Local Board of Education Knox Township Vinton County Ohio Chas, F. Dickson Albany Rt. 1

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