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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1953

Page

3

Junior Class Presents Along Came Spring Comedy

Corning High School will stage the comedy Along Came Spring Friday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Cast includes Janet West Norma Harmon Mary Leu Keller Gloria Bernard Paul Jones Edna Lanning Donald VanWay Charles Nelson Mona Eickel Mary Garey Pat Burns. Director is Mrs William Forshey. Tickets available from class members.

Corning Corning High School Janet West Norma Harmon Mary Leu Keller Gloria Bernard Paul Jones Edna Lanning Donald VanWay Charles Nelson Mona Eickel Mary Garey Pat Burns William Forshey

Not All of Drinkers Are True Alcoholics

An A A member argues that not all who drink are alcoholics and emphasizes AA's role in helping those who struggle. He recalls the Akron birth of AA sixteen years ago at St Thomas Hospital and notes AA’s growth to over 200 000 members. He urges readers to seek help by calling 23354 or writing P O Box 213 Athens.

Alcoholics Anonymous John Barleycorn Akron Ohio St. Thomas Hospital Alcohollics Anonymous God P. O Athens

Cain announces birth of son in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Cain of 83 W Oakland Ave Columbus announce the birth of a son at University Hospital on October 13. The baby is named David Rodney. Grandparents are Mrs Beulah Robinson Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Merrill Cain Chesterhill. Great grandparents are Mrs Effie Robinson Columbus and Mrs Rhett Cain Chesterhill.

Chauncey Fleming Cain Pauline Robinson Oakland Ave Columbus University Hospital David Rodney Beulah Robinson Merrill Cain Chesterhill Effie Robinson Rhett Cain

Two Celebrations Held for Local Residents

A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Minnie Kittle and a stork shower for Mrs. Ella Bartlett were hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kittle’s home near Millfield. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives from Concord, Jacksonville, Columbus and beyond.

Chauncey Minnie Kittle Ella Bartlett Leslie Kittle Millfield Alma Mills Alice Sayre June Leon Chapman Ethel Mactee Elsie Antle Betty Sayre Marie Sayre Rhonda Tommy Chercony Concord Gertrude Baird Minnie Hartley

Against the Law to Use Portraits on U S Currency

A notice states it is illegal to use portraits of living persons on United States currency. The warning emphasizes prohibition against printing living individuals' likenesses on money.

U. S

Local visits mark weekend in Thurman and Huntington

Mr and Mrs Phil Wilson hosted by Olin Lanier while Mr and Mrs Lonnie Brewer and children visited George Brewer family. Other visits include Mrs Margaret Wilson with Mrs George Brewer and Mrs C A Miller returning to Thurman with baby.

Daddy Means Mother in Caucasus Sect Language

A note explains that in a Caucasus sect, words for family roles differ with daddy meaning mother and mama meaning father, outlining a linguistic distinction within the community.

Daddy Mama The Caucasus

Chauncey Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Chauncey social notes show Waves member Chauncey-Jean Hanning on leave with the Vogalsangs and Essingler before returning to duty in San Diego. The column lists multiple visits by local families including Corinne and the Becklehymer and Corbin households, with gatherings in Millfield Athens Hiram Nelsonville and Columbus areas.

Chauncey Jean Hanning Waves Lee Vogalsang William Essingler Millfield San Diego Calif Alva Karns Mill T

Gerra Family Attends Homecoming in Athens

Lucy and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gerra attend the Athens homecoming football game on Saturday. Albert and Mrs. Keirns of Albany announce the birth of a son, Dale Edward, at Shelter ing Arms Hospital on Oct 8. Grandparents are Thomas Fennel Chauncey and Cecil Keirns Athens. The Keirns also have another son, Warren.

Lucy Joe Gerra Athens Albert Keirns Albany Dale Edward Sheltering Arms Hospital Thomas Fennel Chauncey Cecil Keirns Keirns Warren

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