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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1959

Page

3

Church Schedules From Glouster Area Listings

Local church notices list service times for Glouster area congregations including First Baptist with Rev Frank Lin E Mitchell and Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship 11 a m. Bishopville Church of Christ with Rev Gerald Stemm. Holy Cross Catholic with Fr Anthony Nickle confessions Saturday 6 30 to 8 p m. Glouster Methodist with Rev Lester Litten. Oakdale Church of Christ with Rev Miles Hoon. and other denominations such as Nazarene Gospel Light Pentecost and EUB, detailing Bible study times worship and midweek prayers.

First Baptist Franklin E. Mitchell Wiley Harris William M. Parham, Jr Bishopville Church of Christ Gerald Stemm Donald Kasler Hooper Ridge Church of Christ David Grubbs Israel Linscott Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickle Trimble West Side Ralph Angush Nazarene George Williams A.m. Nyps Frank Stemm Glouster Methodist Lester Litten Oakdale Church of Christ Miles Hoon Jehovah's Witnesses Glouster Church of Christ D. K. Teater Glouster Seventh-Day Adventist Front Summitters

Racine Volunteers Respond to Two Brush Fires

The Racine Volunteer Fire Department answered two calls on Wednesday. At 11 a.m. crews went to the Jess Pickens farm at Sycamore Grove and at 4:20 p.m. to the Leo Taylor residence near Apple Grove. A member called the second fire a perfect April fool's day fire run. One and a half hours were spent locating the second blaze, which workers from Richards' Gravel Co. had nearly extinguished before the department arrived.

Pomeroy Racine Jess Pickens Sycamore Grove Leo Taylor Apple Grove Richards’ Gravel Co

Jacksonville Eagles Observe Anniversary

GLOUSTER The Fraternal Order of Eagles Mohawk Aerie 1034 Jacksonville will observe the organization's anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday. Fred Wemmer the only remaining charter member of the Jacksonville lodge will be the guest of honor. Eagles and their families are invited.

Glouster Order of Eagles Mohawk Aerie Jacksonville Fred Wemmer Clinton St Nelsonville Eagles

Local Visitors Share News Across Towns

Louis Walters of Elyria and William White of Lancaster visited relatives here. Fred Devol Jr and family from Covington Ky, Dick Kemper and Charles Kemper hosted a weekend visit. Dr and Mrs David Price dropped by for a day, and Mrs Lowell Steurer from Columbus spent a weekend with the Abram family.

Louis Walters Elyria Fred Devol Jr Steven Joey Covington, Ky William White Lancaster Dick Kemper Columbus Charles Kemper David Price Lowell Steurer Tom Abram

Driver Cited for Driving Left of Center in McArthur

Chauncey Robert C Brown of McArthur Route 2 was cited to Mayor Charles Wadley's court by Marshal Hoyt McMasters for driving left of center. He paid a fine of 15 dollars.

Chauncey Robert C. Brown McArthur Charles Wadley Marshal Hoyt McMasters

Middleport Masons to Meet at Heath Church Sunday

Middleport Lodge 363 F and A M will attend Heath Methodist Church at 10 30 a m Sunday Paul M Darnell master requests members meet at the temple at 10 a m

Middleport Middleport Lodge Heath Methodist Church Paul M. Darnell Temple

Glouster Families Gather for Weekend Visit

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs Ansel Gamwell hosted their three daughters and families at home. Attendees included Jack Doller of Sandusky Glenn Dougan and Cindy of Chester Hill and Pie Kasler of Fort Knox Kentucky. Delmar Gladden hosted his son and daughter and their families including Richard Gladden Terri Lee and Warren Burr of Columbus.

Ansel Gamwell Jack Doller Sandusky Glenn Dougan Cindy Chesterhill Pie Sam Kasler Fort Knox Delmar Gladden Richard Gladden Terri Lee Warren Burr Betty Joan Columbus

Girl Scout Leaders Gather for Recognition Day

Middleport and Salisbury area Girl Scout leaders attended the Four Rivers Council Recognition Day at the Ohio University Center in Athens. Attendees included Mrs. Francis Biron and other Middleport leaders, plus Salisbury area leaders Mrs. John Moore and others.

Middleport Meigs County Athens Four Rivers Council Ohio University Center Francis Biron Charles Asa Bradbury Marion Allensworth Paul Theis James E. Simpson John Moore William Collins Roy Grueser Roger Spencer Howard Roush Salisbury

Boosters To Meet POMEROY April 6 In Potluck Evening

The Eastern Band Boosters Association schedules its regular meeting on Monday April 6 at 8 p.m. A potluck dinner will be served and each member should bring a covered dish. Mrs Barbara Gaul, president, urges all members to attend.

Pomeroy Eastern Band Boosters Association Barbara Gaul

Cub Scouts to Study Farm Life in April

Cub Scouts in Der 4 will study farm life during April. Tug Wilson is named den chief, succeeding Danny Goldber. They will visit a farm, build a miniature farm, start the project at the next meeting, and create a totem pole for the Totem Pole Contest. The meeting was at Mrs Colleen Dunfee’s home with several named scouts present.

Glouster Cub Der 4 Den Tug Wilson Danny Goldber Colleen Dunfee Greg Boswell Kendall Dunfee Wayne and Earl Faires Jack Andrews Charles Gatrhel

Cub Leaders Plan POMEROY A Training Meeting

Cub Scout leaders will hold a training meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the Racine First Baptist Church to prepare leaders for upcoming activities.

Racine Racine First Baptist Church

Carolyn Wolf Admitted to Columbus Hospital for Observation

Grove City resident Carolyn Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wolf has been admitted to Children's Hospital in Columbus for observation and treatment awaiting further medical care.

Glouster Carolyn Wolf Ed Wolf Grove City Children’s Hospital Columbus

Glouster Calendar Of Events

The Junior Progressive Study Club meets 8 p.m. Monday at Mrs. Robert Byers home with Mrs. John Savel coordinating. K of P Lodge 336 gathers 7 30 p.m. Monday with refreshments. Daughters of St George meet 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Thomas Williams Sr home.

Progressive Study Club Robert Byers John Savel K of P Lodge 336 Daughters of St. George Thomas Williams

Easter Hosts in Glouster Welcomes Maxwell Guests

Guests in Glouster include Mr and Mrs N R Maxwell with Raymond S Maxwell and Ellen and Mike Maxwell of Detroit Michigan. Ellen and Mike stay over Easter. Rex Maxwell a grandson from Elyria is visiting this week.

Glouster N. R. Maxwell Raymond S. Maxwell Ellen Mike Detroit Mich Rex Maxwell Elyria

Dinner Guests at Earich Home Include Millfield and Chauncey Residents

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vaughn Earich and daughter Janet Trible gathered with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kempton David Claudia and Joel of Dayton Mr and Mrs Jack Schrappe of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs William Cole Mr and Mrs Carl Willis and daughter Katy of Millfield.

Glouster Vaughn Earich Janet Trible Wilbur Kempton David Claudia Joel Dayton Jack Schrappe Chauncey William Cole Carl Willis Katy Millfield

Banks in Israel Open Hours Noted

Banks in Israel typically operate from 8 30 a m to midnight, indicating long daily hours that extend past standard banking times.

W. Hunter St Logan, O Israel

Social visits span Columbus Hollister and surrounding towns

Chauncey residents hosted and visited numerous families over a weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brooks of Hollister with Chauncey hosts, while Neil Tippett and children visited Columbus relatives. Other weekend guests came from Overland Willoughby Glouster Murray City The Plains Royal Oak Cincinnati and Nelsonville with multiple dinners and calls.

Harry Bobo Brenda Kish Albert Brooks Hollister Neil Tippett David Susan Elizabeth Columbus Guy Brooking Tippett Adda Tippett Ella Devore Ruth Freeman Vern Hinning James Cox Jimmy Johnny Dianne Overland Homer Davis Carol Alice Jean Dorothy Lanning Gale Lanning Roger Lanning Willoughby Wilbur Lanning Wesley Davis George Strawsbaugh Glouster Teddy Brooks Murray City Sherman Gartin Gartin Charles Vincent Gene Leffler The Clifford Courtney Corning Gilbert Courtney

Middleport Senior Mothers Club Rummage Sale

The Middleport Senior Mothers Club will hold a rummage sale on April 10 and 11 in the old Dutton building. The sale starts at 9 a.m. each day. Items can be donated by contacting Mrs. Walton Manley or another club member.

Middleport Middleport Senior Mothers Club Dutton Walton Manley

Middleport Baptist Society to Meet Monday Evening

Middleport First Baptist Church announces the B. H. San born Missionary Society will convene Monday at 7 30 PM at the church for a regular session.

Middleport B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society

Middleport Couple Moves To Archer Property

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Cline relocate from Mrs David Farmers Palmer Street home to the Archer property on Walnut Street which they recently purchased The Rev and Mrs L A Bangerter of West Milton were guests of Mrs Nan Moore this week and visited with the Rev and Mrs Robert Hurley in Henderson West Virginia The Rev Bangerter a former Health Methodist pastor here was hosted Wednesday at a luncheon at the Martin Restaurant by the Rev Howard Ruppelt

Clarence Cline David Farmer Palmer St Bertha Archer Walnut St Clines Archer L. A. Bangerter West Milton Nan Moore Robert Hurley Henderson W. Va Bangerter Health Methodist Church Health Methodist Church Here. the Rev. and Mrs. Bangerter Martin Restaurant Howard Ruppelt

Board Meeting Set at United Methodist Church

The official board of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 45 Monday evening at the church. A commissions meeting at 7 15 p m will precede the board meeting.

Pomeroy The United Methodist Church

Local Church Services and Speakers Listed for Sunday

Multiple Chauncey area churches publish Sunday schedules with ministers and service times. Churches include Morristown Holiness with Rev Helen Tatman and Rev Raymond Pidcock, Church of God with Freddie Crabtree, Millfield Methodist Rev Fred Thorn, Chauncey Methodist Rev Thorn, and Church of Christ Parish led by Hal Zug with talks by George Drach and a lay service at Taylor Ridge and Millfield.

Morristown Helen Tatman Roe Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Church of God Freddie Crabtree Millfield Methodist Fred Thorn Chauncey Methodist Church of Christ Parish Hal Zug Zug Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Church George Drach Taylor Ridge Millfield

Freeman Birth of Jeffrey Eugene in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman announce the birth of a son Jeffrey Eugene on Saturday March 28 at Mount St Mary Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dewitt Walker Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Paul James Columbus

Chauncey Donald Freeman Jeffrey Eurgene Mount St. Mary Hospital Dewitt Walker Paul James Columbus

Church Meeting Set for Middleport First Baptist

Church school officers and teachers of the Middleport First Baptist Church plan a meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Bert Bodimer.

Middleport

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