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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

3

Chauncey-Dover High to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Gala

Chauncey-Dover High School marks its 50th anniversary with a homecoming style event on Thanksgiving night. Alumni vs Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils football game at 7 pm coached by Hubie Bobo and Bill Smith, officiated by Richard Herdman and Kenny Russell with Bill Abdella. Marching band leads at 6 30 from routes 33 and 13. postgame dance in the gym from 10 pm to 2 am featuring Rex Koons' orchestra. Invitations sent to about 1000 graduates. officers listed.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Hubie Bobo Ohio State Chauncey-Dover Grid Blue Devils Bill Smith Richard Herdman Kenny Russell Bill Abdella Chauncey - Dover

Seabies Contagion Alert Promises Quick Remedy

A health notice warns that scabies is highly contagious and lifelong without treatment. It claims EXSORA kills the itch-mite instantly and requires only three days of treatment available at all drug stores and Adv brand outlets.

Social Notes Highlight Millfield Holiday Dinner

Chauncey social notes report a pre holiday turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McDaniel with D. V. McDaniel and Mike of Port Clinton, G. E. McDaniel family, Ohio University students Marti McDaniel Mary Ann Woodall and Janice Misner, plus several weekend visits and Holy mission singing by Garnet Aten and Elaine McKinney. Nearby residents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson hosted guests from The Plains and Columbus.

H. G. McDaniel Millfield D. V. McDaniel Mike Port Clinton G. E. McDaniel Helen David Dayton Marti McDaniel Mary Ann Woodall Janice Misner Ohio University

Youth Group To Plan District 14 Meeting

The Chauncey Church of Christ youth group will meet Friday at 4 p.m. at the church with adult sponsors to plan the District 14 youth meet set for Sunday December 5 in Chauncey with an expected attendance of 100. Rev. James Cline of Marietta, district chairman, met with the group to outline the program and assign responsibilities.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ James Cline Marietta

Racine Socials and Church Circle Meet in Racine Area

Mr and Mrs Chester Simpson stayed in Lancaster with Mr and Mrs Wayne Mc Gee. Mrs Homer Sayre visited daughter Leta in Logan. Mr and Mrs Ike Wiseman spent time with Wise man relatives in Jackson. James Stewart visited from Steubenville with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart. Mr and Mrs Donald McKay and family of Mount Victory weekend with Mr McKay’s parents Mr and Mrs Verne Watterson. Mrs Carroll Sayre and Mrs Verne Watterson were business visitors in Parkersburg West Virginia. The Constant Builders Circle of the Racine Methodist church met at Mrs Erlene Wolfe’s home with program leader Mrs Louise Stewart presenting New Nations Shall Turn to God. In president’s absence Mary Lou Johnson, vice president Mrs John Elwood led the business meeting voting to buy carpet padding and velvet for the choir loft. Attendees included Mrs Louise Stewart, Mrs John Elwood, Mrs Carrie Nease, Mrs Frances Roberts, Mrs Mary Ord, Mrs Ethel Euler, and hostess Mrs Wolfe who served refreshments.

Donald McKay Mount Victory Mary Lou Johnson John Elwood Louise Stewart Carrie Nease Frances Roberts Mary Ord Ethel Euler Wolfe Erlene Wolfe Lavinia Simpson Parkersburg W. Va Rulah Morris Columbus Linley Hart Gallipolis Hart Holzer Hospital For Observaton Owen Watson

Trimble Grange to Meet with Degree Candidates

Glouster notes show the Trimble Grange gathering Saturday at the Trimble Grange Hall. Attendance includes degree candidates and a potluck with sandwiches cookies or fruit salad. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned with family and travel details.

Glouster Trimble Grange Trimble

William Leadbetter Rites Are Wednesday

Funeral services for William W. Leadbetter of 9 Atkins St. will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his residence by Rev. R. S. Lawerence. Burial follows at Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may visit anytime. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to Glouster Methodist Church. Leadbetter lived in the community for 60 years and was a retired carpenter. his first wife Ethel Daugherty died in May 1943.

Glouster William W. Leadbetter Atkins St R. S. Lawrence Maplewood Glouster Methodist Leadbetter Ethel Daugherty

Southall Twin Dies Graveside Services Held

Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Southall of Gilouster Route 2. The baby, a twin, was born Sunday Nov. 21 and died Monday morning. He is survived by his parents, a twin brother, another brother and a sister. Rev. Harvey Smith officiated. burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster H. W. Southall Gilouster Harvey Smith Maplewood Cemetery

Minister To Speak At Thanksgiving Service

Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church in the church auditorium Thursday at 11 am. Rev. Clafton Powell of Columbus will be the speaker. The public is invited.

Glouster The First Baptist Church Claiton Powell Columbus

South Korea Rejects North Proposal for Friendly Ties

ROK spokesman Dr. Hong Kee Karl called the North Korean bid a Kremlin directed peace offensive. The proposal was presented at a 25 minute meeting of the Korean Military Armistice Commission amid Red propaganda broadcasts.

South Korea Panmunjom Hong Kee Karl ROK Red Joint Korean Military Armistice Commission

Choir Leads Sunday Service at First Baptist Church

The senior church choir led the Sunday evening service at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Helen Leach presenting Dr Parham who opened by reading Psalm 100 and offering a general Thanksgiving prayer. Dr Parham gave brief origins of hymns as the choir sang. Mrs. Leach read "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and the Rev Frank C concluded with closing remarks and benediction.

McAfee Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. McAfee Sr. observed their 50th anniversary on November 14 at their Starr home. Family and friends attended. a large list of relatives from New Plymouth and nearby towns joined the celebration. Dinner featured turkey pumpkin pie and wedding cake.

New Plymouth McAfee Starr Alwent F EB. McAfee Ina Miller A. R. McAfee E. L. Whing Columbus Pearl Barka Guy Lynch Guy, Jr Cathann Geor McAfee D McAfee Jerry and Davis Eva Kennard It. G McAfee Wayne Kennard Fred Scott H.R. Farrar Sandra Francis Warren Nangle Bob Beck Mary Johnson Logan Charles McAfee Johnie Georgeanne Kinnikinnick T. C. Thompson Tommy Don George Edinburg Paur F. W. Benson James Charlies Harold Caroll Buell

Christian Churches Plan District Convention in Nelsonville

Chauncey area district 14 of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ will hold its annual convention at Nelsonville Christian Church led by Rev. James Cline of Marietta. The program features ministers from Cleveland Cincinnati Jackson Columbus Athens and Chauncey with hymn singing, meals, and two sessions from 9:00 to 12:15 and 7:15 to 8:30. Supper reservations go to Rev. Long in Nelsonville.

Chauncey Christian Churches Churches of Christ of Nelsonville James Cline Marietta Athens Meigs Ing. Morgan Washington Harry Smith Cleveland Richard Hadawn Cincinnati Allen Huber Jackson Mason

Union Thanksgiving Service in Glouster Church of Christ

The annual union Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday at 10 am in Glouster Church of Christ. Rev R Lawrence of the Glouster Methodist Church will speak. The service is directed by Daniel K Teater with the choir and musical staff.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ R. &. Lawrence

Arthritis Relief Recalled by Mrs Leta S. Wier

A reader from Read to Foot reports seeking relief from arthritis and related conditions. She describes severe pain, deformities in hands and ankles, and asks for guidance on treatments received from a doctor or medicine figures, noting a personal address in Milwaukee.

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