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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1928

Page

5

Birthday party honors three September birth dates

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters in Chauncey held a September birth day party after their meeting. Birthday honorees were Bessie Cunningham Viola Howard and Cathrine Cline. The program was by Hazel Harvey Lena Cunningham and Cathrine Cline. A pot luck supper followed. Theodore Goodson’s name was omitted from the Chauncey-Dover High School graduates who entered Ohio University Athens.

Chauncey Pleasantiew Temple Pythian Sisters Bessie Cunningham Viola Howard Cathrine Cline Hazel Harvey Lena Cunningham Theodore Goodson Chauncey- Dover High School Ohio University Athens J. H. Williams Fostoria Ben Ames Williams D. J. Evans

Chauncey P T A to Meet Monday Evening

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association opens the school year with a business session led by Mrs. Holly Gardner and a social program by Mrs. Myrtle Smith. Officers will be elected, new members welcomed, and entertainment provided by pupils as soup is served during social hour.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Holly Gardner Myrtle Smith

Bradfields and Williamsons Visit Pomeroy and Middleport

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bradfield Sr and son Charles S. Bradfield Jr, with Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann, traveled from Chauncey to visit in Pomeroy and Middleport. They stayed with Mrs. Bradfields sister Mrs. B. S. Tinklepaugh in Middleport. The Bradfields are former residents of Pomeroy.

Chauncey Charles 8. Bradfield Charles S. Bradfield, Jr George Williamson Jo Ann Pomeroy Middleport Bradfeld 8S. P. Tinklepaugh Bradfields Pi Beta Phi Sorority Helen McCaughey Akron Ruth Hopkins Portsmouth East Union Street A. M. McCaughey T. L. Morgan Pi Beta Phi Miss McCaughey McCaughey Ohio University Akron University Herreld McCaughey Helen

Question Of Morals Prompted Higley Circle Meeting

At the Higley Study Circle gathering hosted by Mrs. N. K. Alderman in Athens the group discussed moral change prompted by an article from Literary Digest read by Mrs. R. A. Foster. The session followed a roll call and a reading of Pleasant Memories of the Summer.

Higley N. K. Alderman North Congress Street R. A. Foster Lord Birkenhead E. L. Miller

Amendment Will Be Offered for a Vote

In Columbus Ohio an initiated amendment to permit judges statewide to profit from legislature approved salary increases will go to voters in November. Secretary of State Brown announced the petition check showed more than the required 140000 signatures across counties.

Columbus U.R Brown

New Style of Chicken Thief Uses Gas in Raid

Lancaster: Harry Behrens, former deputy sheriff, finds 20 chickens alive and the rest scattered as if struck by gas in his Lithopolis home. About 25 birds stolen from Ralph Yingling near Rushville after thieves gassed his police dog and flock, then fled. The gas effect fades over time.

Lancaster U.R Harry Behrens Lithopolis Ralph Yingling Rushville

Chauncey Sees Improvement After Weed Cutting

Residents note notable street and vacant lot improvement in Chauncey after weed and tall grass removal. Nye Cemetery has fresh mowing and the burying ground appears well kept with the cemetery building repainted.

Chauncey Nye Cemetery

Wiener Roast Planned by Naomi Class at The Plains

A wiener roast sponsored by Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Sunday School will be held Friday evening for husbands and families. The group meets at 6 30 at the church and proceeds to Porter Hill for the event.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Sunday School Porter Hill

Orchestra To Be Organized Tonight At Ohio University

All former students of the Ohio University symphony orchestra are asked to meet at 7 tonight in the auditorium of Music Hall for organization. New students interested in orchestra work may join next Tuesday at 7 for tryouts and organization, according to Prof. DeForest Ingerham.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Music Hall DeForest Ingerham Ingerham

Fall Flower Show At Athens High Draws 75 Entries

More than 75 entries filled the Athens High School auditorium during a two day fall flower show sponsored by science students. Dahlias marigolds asters and zinnias led the display with judging awarding first second and third places to numerous exhibitors including Mary Kathryn Chute John Lee Pickens Frances Pierce Laura Gifts Pauline Lawson Violet Lazenan Cleedler Nang Frances Lowry John Perkins Ramia Dorst Dorothy Minnmeyer Carl Weber Morrison Burns Kathleen Murphy and others.

Athens High School W. P. Pogter Porter W. A. Matheny F. E. Harshman Mary Connes Mary Kathryn Chute Asters John Lee Pickens Gailiardins Frances Frances Lowry Iohn Perkins McAfee Ramia Dorst Hardy Sweet Peas Dorothy Minn‘meyer Cockscomb Carl Weber Morrison Burns Kathleen Murphy

Cooperation sought to stage P T A meeting in Athens

Secretary Clarence M. Gill urged cooperation to transport guests and delegates attending the state P T A convention in Athens on October 3 4 and 5. A Kiwanis Club committee and Mrs John Finsterwald coordinate portation with Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Residents are asked to park cars to free space for visitors and decorations on main streets should be uniform across the city.

Mary Ann Root Mary Ann Card Club E. D. Cooley West State Street R. Barnhart F. E. Burdette Clarence Laughlin H. C. Howett I. C. MeeHarg Barnhart East Mulberry Street Parent-Teacher Association Athens Clarence M. Gill Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club John Finsterwald Iresman Committee On Portation Tary Club Chambermerce Gill

Veteran Watts Dies in Hillsboro At 85

UD-B M Watts a Civil War veteran died in Hillsboro at 85. He passed away last night at the home of his son Judge Joseph W Watts of Highland County Probate Court.

Hillsboro B. M. Watts Joseph W. W Highland County

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