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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1957

Page

16

Chauncey Society Birthday Honored Rye Cunningham

Rye Cunningham was guest of honor at a Sunday turkey dinner marking his 59th birthday at the farm home. Attendees included numerous Cunningham relatives from Columbus and Chauncey, plus Stalder and Oeffler households visiting Logan, Frost, and surrounding areas. Gerald Cunningham recently returned from Europe and will be stationed in New Mexico after Air Force service. Alvie Tipple and Hollis Tippie visit Chauncey from Painesville. Tippie works for Industrial Rayon Corp.

Rye Cunningham Kenneth Cunningham John Cunningham Rose Ann Columbus Blaine Grubb Jo Anna Harold Meeks Patricia Lew Athens Jerald Cunningham Judy Cunningham Richard Stalder Stalder Minnie Stalder Logan Anna Oeffler Dan Johnson Dora Russell Howard Russell Frost Ora Bassaford Clyde Helwig Frances Coon Charles Shields Beulah Robinson Gerald Tennessee Germany France Air Force New Mexico Alvie E. Tipple Painesville Chauncey John Hollis Tippie Tippie Industrial Rayon Corporation Painsville

Birthday Dinner Honoring First Birthday of Johnny Forsythe

A birthday dinner for Johnny Forsythe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Forsythe, was held Sunday at Frances Howard's home. Attendees included Mrs. Katie Lanning and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sewell and Vernon Lee, Mrs. Beulah Robinson and Delores, Janet and Ted Howard, Frances Howard, and the Forsythes' sons Billy and Johnny. A young peoples meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Chauncey Church of God.

Johnny Forsythe Don Forsythe Frances Howard Katie Lanning Bill Vernon Sewell Vernon Lee Beulah Robinson Delores Janet Howard Ted Howard Billy Johnny The Chauncey Church of God

Local Social Notes and Public Notices From Athens County Ohio

Mrs. Morgan returns to Millfield with Edward and Nancy Morgan visiting Athens friends. Sunday school honors for Herbert Moody and Joy Ray, Etta Hart and companions attend Lazarus tea in Columbus. Probate notices name Gaylord E. Cook as administrator of G. Raymond Cook estate and John F. Newcomb as administrator of Thomas P. Joyce estate. Creditors urged to file claims within four months.

Morgan Edward Morgan Columbus Millfield Nancy Keirns Milton Cooksey Athens Herbert Crabtree Penny Sue Joy Ray Moody East Millfield Mission Etta Hart Minnie Stalder Pearl Rutledge Ella Devore Lazarus Hart Anna Engle Hollis Stalder Gaylord E. Cook Stewart Ohio G. Raymond Cook Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County John F. Newcomb Cline Thomas P. Joyce Said Joan F. Newcomb Cline Ridge William H. Joyce

Kyger Creek Board Seeks Bids for 47 Passenger School Bus

The Kyger Creek Local Board of Education will accept bids until noon May 6 1957 at the clerk's office for a 47 passenger school bus with dual speed axle heavy duty generator two ton chassis all weather tires 10 ply 8 25 size and other state specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Doris Roush Cheshire Ohio Route 1.

Kyger Creek

Cape Bolero Pattern No. 2227 Promotes Crochet Accessory

Advertisement notes a white crochet cape bolero pattern suitable over sunback frocks or worn evenings. It lists medium size crochet directions, material needs, and stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York 36 to obtain the 1957 Needlework ALBUM with colorful designs and crochet tips.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York

Jewell Couple Open New Restaurant at 64 High Street

Mr and Mrs Louis Jewell of Walnut Hill open a new restaurant at 64 High St in the former Little Auto Supply. They plan 7 am to 7 pm seven days a week serving dinners and short orders and catering to school children with help from Ida Mae Stoneburner and Mona Jewell.

Glouster Louis Jewell Walnut Hill High St Little Auto Supply Jewell Detroit Ida Mae Stoneburner Mona Jewell Jewells

Glouster PTO to Meet Thursday At High School

The Glouster PTO will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school building. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Pto

Pythian Sisters Meet Wednesday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with plans for the upcoming lodge activities and community service.

Pythian Sisters

Surprise stork shower honors Mrs Judy Wolfe

A Murray City event featured a stork shower for Mrs Judy Wolfe with hostesses Mrs Judy Collins and Mrs Joann Ordorff at Collins home. Favors included booties filled with candy mints and guests named include Mrs Betty Person and several Wolfe relatives. Nearby travel by visitors noted for Emma Edwards funeral included extended family from Barberton Canton Cincinnati Galton and Columbus with many relatives visiting Murray City.

Murray City Judy Wolfe Judy Collins Joann Ordorff Emma Edwards Harry Bradbury Dick and Sue Barberton Charles Haskins Eva Curl Canton Bernard Bradbury Cincinnati Lizzie Bradbury Galton Ohio Ralph Currens Loudonville William Bradbury Haskins Edwards Thomas Bradbury Cambridge

Danville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs John Colwell were guests of Mr and Mrs James Emmons in Richmondale. Mr and Mrs Alva Swick visited the Clifford Might family. Mr and Mrs Mart Mollahan plan to move to West Virginia with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Brown taking over the Mollahan home. Mr and Mrs Jesse Swan and Ray called on Mr and Mrs Alva Swick.

Danville John Colwell James Emmons Richmondale Alva Swick Clifford Might Mart Mollahan West Virginia Paul Brown Mollahan Jesse Swan Ray Harold Morris Near Chase Harold Dean Lucy Stotts Dale Barnhart Bradbury Herb Barnhart Neva Howell Cora Jewell Edith Whaley Alice Mae Stanley Blanche Stanley Earl Cowen Harl Hanling Dana Welch Circleville C. A. Bolen James Fletcher Dixie Lee Ellis Max Ellis Steven Patton Pleasanton Reta Borda Patricia Betty Grub Columbus Glen Jewell E. Allen Cecil Honing Glen Honing

Mrs Dannie Mae Sharp Undergoes Major Surgery at Mercy Hospital

Mrs Dannie Mae Adkins Sharp underwent major surgery Friday at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She is in room 518 and her condition is reported satisfactory.

Chauncey Dannie Mae Adkins) Sharp Mercy Hospital Springfield

Poland Expects Western Tourists This Summer

Poland prepares for its largest Western tourist surge since World War II with over 5000 Americans among the 22 000 Western visitors out of an expected 30 000 total this summer according to travel officials.

Poland Warsaw West

Choir to Present Easter Music at Trimble Church

The Wesley choir of Ohio University will present a musical Easter program at Trimble Methodist church at 7 p.m. on Easter eve. City residents are invited to attend the performance featuring choral works by the university group.

Wesley Choir Ohio University Te Trimble Methodist Church Banat Wend

Gallipolis 4-H Club Notes and Upcoming Meetings

Gallipolis 4-H Cheerful Club opens with devotion and reports on projects by Ira Scott and Barbara Rader. District advisers meeting at Clay Local School noted by Marguerite Hinor. Officers elected for Little Kyger Valley Boys' 4-H Club include Swisher and Fulton. Week schedule lists meetings for Bidwell Busy Bees, 4-H Junior Leadership, Rodney Rangers, Cadmus Nimble Fingers, Cheerful Leaders, Boosterettes, and Centenary Merry Maids with various hosts and times.

Mary Aldridge Betty Adkins Ira Scott Barbara Rader Marguerite Hinorskey Clay Miss Aldridge Donna Cottrell Elsie Johnson Donna Cottrill Carol Strollar Janyce Peters Little Gallia Women’s Home Council Grace Methodist Church Rodney Rangers Ronnie Tommie Charmichael Cadmus Nimble Fingers Cadmus Gallipolis

French Colony DAR Honors Gallia County Girls for Good Citizen Test

The French Colony Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Our House Museum to honor five Gallia County Schools girls for the annual good citizen test. Top honorees from each school were Harriet Clendenin, Barbara Roush, and Dorothy Ford. Clendenin spoke on her Dayton trip. charter status was updated. luncheon planned for May 6. 18 members attended.

Miss Clendenin Miss Roush Miss Ford Clendenin Dayton National Defense Catherine Hayward L. H. Nelson Margaret Ecker B. R. Richards Frank Wetherholt Clarence George George Race East Liverpool

Birthday Celebration At Apple Grove Honors Laura Heiney

Mrs. Laura Heiney celebrated her 84th birthday at home with a cake and dinner. Guests included W A Heiney of New Matamoras Ohio Neal Beaver and son Timothy Floyd Farra W E Shumway Jr Parkersburg Ray Heiney Olivier Stone Columbus Edwin Burnem Antiquity Mar Baker Columbus Jack Sharpnack Earl Robinson and others. Weekend and day visits noted with several Columbus and Charleston residents.

Apple Grove Laura Heiney W. A. Heiney New Matamoras Ohio Neal Beaver Timothy Floyd Farra Racine W. E. Shumway, Jr Parkersburg Ray Heiney Olivier Stone Columbus Earl Robinson Edwin Burnem Antiquity Lula Riffle Mar! Baker Baker Jack Sharpnack Pete Shields Kenneth Beckner Tommy South Charleston W. Va Charles Knighting Cecil J. Hill

Belpre and area visitors listed at local homes

Residents hosted many visitors from Belpre Columbus Pomeroy Springfield Athens and nearby towns. Names include Howell Jewell Stotts Wise Barnhart Bolen and several extended families. Frequent exchanges note church and civic ties across multiple households.

Harry Stotts Columbus Emerson Wise Sharon Sue Athens Vesta Robinson

Kiwanis Club Seeks Donations For May Benefit Auction

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club contacts residents by phone and in person to solicit furniture dishes books and appliances for a benefit auction at Depot Square on May 4. Items will be picked up on Saturdays stored at Merrill Ogg's garage on Maple Street. Donations may be called in at 4145 or 4442.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Depot Square Merrill Ogg’s Maple St

Middleport Social Notes Highlights and Attendees

Farm Bureau Council 3 A discussed conservation at the Betzing home led by Warren Pickens with Harry Guthrie presiding. Refreshments were served to many attendees, including Mrs Guthrie and several local families. Meigs Water Co. superintendent C M Hennesy is ill at Garfield Ave home. The Spring Flower Show in Huntington drew Mr and Mrs John Kincaid with several district and state garden club directors in attendance.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Council Charles Betzing Warren Pickens Harry Guthrie Guthrie Elmer Kautz Howard Bolen Wilber Parker Eric and Edward Pickens Watson C. M. Hennesy Meigs Water Co Garfield Ave Huntington John Kincaid Robert Reibel Ohio Association of Garden Clubs James S. Titus Garen Stansbury

Nelsonville East School PTA to Meet Wednesday

The East School Parent Teachers Association will meet at 3 p.m. in the school to hear a panel discussion by teachers mothers and the student council on student problems. The recent PTA workshop in Athens will be discussed by Mrs Betty Crawford Mrs Susan Myers Mrs Lora Jane Campbell and Mrs Barbara Bruce.

East School Parent Teachers Association PTA Athens Betty Crawford Susan Myers Lora Jane Campbell Barbara Bruce

Tomorrow’s changes avoid disruption and boost savings

The forecast urges careful planning to save time energy and money tomorrow while avoiding drastic changes in stable routines. It predicts the President mentions new friendships romance and marriage, with July favorable for romance and late June August needing rest and caution in financial decisions. The final months of 1957 favor security programs and a child born today is described as talented ambitious and perceptive.

P. M

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Chauncey Society Stetw PTO Lester Sorrell Alan Harold Sorrell Billie Dixon Diane Ted Dixon Randy Buddy Wilson Valley Johnson and Lynn Nelsonville Rodney Wilson James Smith Sondra Peggy Howard Craft Emmett Short Elsie Evans Rosalie Lena Campbell Bert Sweazy Gallipolis Social Notes Kyger Boys DAR Downington Middleport Social Notes Middleport East School Dick Turner Metropolitan Auto Sales Meredith Furniture Donnie Pearl W. Bolin Athens Rt P.O International Pickup Five Point Ford Charles Woods Mineral GMC John Law U.S Pat NEA Service, Inc Alpha Xi Delta Harold Goddard Marietta Chemical Products Co Dicken W. Union St Plymouth Plaza Studebaker Platt Hudson Sales and Service W. Union St. Ph Willys Jeep Sanidyne Athens Pharmacy Kinneer Motors Uhiman’s Lady's Bulova Watch Court St. Renard Katherine Phillips Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Geo. W Ford Tractor Sales Dial Bill Wagner Hooper Street Sears W&h Chevrolet Messenger Carl Clifford Mercury Clifford Auto Columbus Road Harold Watson Lincoln BUICK DE Soto Montclair Bray Riggs N. Court ST Mes Senger Cincinnati Livestock USDA OHO Valley Livestock Sales Ohio Valley Livestock Co Cincinna Standard Carpenter Chevrolet Landis Gulf Service Rosenberg Auto Service Brown's Pure Oil North Court Parker Tire Shop Acme Dry Cleaners Electric Motor Service Union Dial W. O. Rose Carl Brookhart Elmer W. Sutton Miller Sanitation Guysville F-T Coolville A. S. Bowling Johnson Furniture Shop
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