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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
7
The Church of Christ in Chauncey hosts its annual home coming on Sunday with a 9:00 a.m. church orchestra program followed by a 9:30 a.m. Rally Day in Sunday School and a 10:30 a.m. home coming sermon by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. A basket dinner will be served at noon. The afternoon events continue.
Rev E D Murch former Athens resident died Sunday after delivering a sermon. Rev and Mrs Gil bert Courtney attended in Athens where Courtney conducted the funeral with singing by a 50 year old choir and special music by visitors. Program includes greetings talks by former members and visitors.
Mrs Nettie Baker wife of Charles Baker of Chauncey was moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus on Tuesday. She will probably undergo a major operation and was accompanied by Mrs Albert Perry.
Chauncey-Dover High School prepares for the season with seventeen new football players led by four returning veterans from last year’s Hocking Valley Little Five title squad. Coach Theisen expects a competitive team despite inexperience, opening Sept 25 at Nelsonville with a schedule through early November.
Mrs. C L White hosted a mixed shower for Mr and Mrs Russell Cody with about 100 guests. The Russell Reunion drew 100 plus attendees at Coolville Camp Grounds with many traveling from distant places. Attendees included Ed and Doris Russell Wheeling and several Russell families from Columbus Athens Marietta Zanesville and Parkersburg. Others visited. a farewell party for Rev E J Williams was announced.
Kanauga notes report Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Leslie Deem with 11 members and one guest. Upcoming group meet at Mrs Charles Neal on Oct 1. Various local moves, illnesses, travel, and community events listed, including school openings and a honeymoon in Albany.
The prediction notes a busy day with initiative and hard work in new plans and projects. Employment looks promising with possible advancement while social and romantic life features novelty, surprise, and engaging events. birthdays bring a lively, energetic year and a refined child may show artistic expression.
Lewis Chapman and Richard Bobo and family accompanied them here and Mrs. Chapman will remain with Mrs. Tena Hix indefinitely. Mrs. A. W. Pullins returned home from Toledo after attending the M. E. Church Conference as delegate. Mrs. A. Steele hosted Sunday School Class No. 3 at her Gallipolis home. John Baker, after two weeks with parents Mr. and Mrs Charles Baker and Miles Baker Chauncey, leaves for Flint Mich to work as a mail carrier.
Chauncey mine No 25 ran Wednesday but is idle today. Eight mines were marked for work Thursday including No 255 No 28 No 18 No 90 Hocking Poston No 6 Coonville and Black Diamond.
A grave in Alaska dating back thousands of years yielded a pair of ivory snow goggles with narrow slits to block sun glare on the snow. The discovery highlights early Arctic toolmaking and adaptation to bright, reflective environments.
Mrs. Harry Clarke returned to Easton, Pa after visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye in Chauncey. Revy and Mrs. Gil bert Courtney with Chauncey residents joined Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Nina Johnson in McConnells ville to see Glen Reed, patient at Rocky Glen Sanitarium. Five of the big wars of America began in April.
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