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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1955
Page
8
Chauncey Courtneys host a family picnic at their Chauncey home. The Creek Valley Sportsmen Club plans a Friday meeting at Lake Burr Oak with refreshments and a Sunday trap shoot beginning at 2. A shotgun prize is offered for the Sept. 23 meeting. Visitors and relatives from Athens Cincinnati and Detroit attend.
Glouster announces the marriage of Victoria Storer to Fred Leeper performed at 1 30 Sunday afternoon by Edwin Carpenter pastor of the Bishopville Church of Christ. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Morrison and Mr and Mrs Carroll Eddy hosted a dinner with guests from Glouster Route 2 and Columbus.
Reedsville residents report family visits from Newel and Indianapolis relatives, with Mr and Mrs P Hetzer hosting at the Thomas home. A Jacksonville EUB Church sing outing features Gospel songs with guests from Akron and other areas. Virgie Richard and John David Sisson are among locals with weekend updates, and Miss Lacy Kibble is mentioned in community notices.
Joe Williams elected president of the Giouster Ate Boosters with Norbert onnaten as vice president and Richard Guinther as secretary treasurer. The group discussed publishing a football program, raising funds to buy athletic equipment, obtaining Ohio State football tickets, and hosting fundraisers and banquets to support the high school. They reported past activities including purchasing an electric score board and canvas for the fence, and spending on various club needs.
Chauncey-Dover schools band instructor reports a parade and concert for Jacksonville homecoming on Labor Day. Parade starts at 11 am and concert runs from 3 to 4 pm. The band departs the band room at 9 30 a.m.
Chauncey and Dover schools announce forenoon sessions Tuesday for first grade pupils age by December 3. Students meet teachers at the Chauncey elementary building at 9:30 am with study hall at 10:30 am supervised by Supt. L. Darst. Bus drivers meet Friday at 8 pm. Janitors had cleaned buildings and grounds over the summer. Christine Brown named to assist in the high school.
The Jacksonville Homecoming starts Saturday evening with the Rhythm Makers providing music for the eight o clock dance on the platform until midnight. Candidates for homecoming queen are Kathleen Daenell, Bonnie Judson, and Mary Jo Roback. The girl selling the most tickets wins. The queen will be announced after amateur hour Sunday. General chairman is Mayor Rodney Campbell with John Rapp as vice chairman and finance officer, Wahneta Rapp as secretary and Capitolin Roberts as advertising chairman.
Chauncey personal notices recount Thursday visitors from Columbus to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carr and to Mrs. Floyd Werner. Dauphin Dunlavy and relatives visited over the weekend. Lake Hope hosting a party in honor of the Goodings 27th wedding anniversary. Becky Dean received medical treatment for facial cuts after an accident while at the Ohio State Fair event with Ralph Dean and family.
A letter explains the transition from Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company to Nationwide Insurance after 29 years of growth from a farmer cooperative. The advisory committee urged nationwide expansion and the rebrand. policyholders will retain benefits and service while expansion continues state by state.
A fragment notes mountains in North Carolina exceeding 5000 feet in elevation. The item mentions Athens Mess en and a Tuesday reference with September 1, but readable details are limited.
Policyholders are chosen in 300 districts to elect regional and company wide advisory members. The committees meet annually in Columbus to share needs and suggest solutions. Call your Nationwide representative to participate or learn more about joining this company friendly program.
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