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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1950

Page

11

Scouts Entertained and Spade Garden Work by Group

Scoutmaster Eugene Lowry led a March 10 wiener roast at No. 3 Hollow with Byron Barber Donald Barber Chad Jolly Ronald Stump Donald Stump Larry Mace Larry Woods Myles Stump and Byron Lowry. The group also spaded a small garden for ill Robert Mills. Geological experts say the Rock of Gibraltar is crumbling and shrinking.

Carbondale Eugene Lowry No. 3 Hollow Byron Donald Barber Chad Jolly Ronald Stump Donald Stump Larry Mace Larry Woods Myles Stump Lowry Robert Mills Rock of Gibraltar

Attendance mark tops record at Glouster Bible School

A three year effort to beat a 301 attendance at Glouster Church of Christ’s Bible School achieved 307. Sunrise services drew 120 at 6 am and evening services filled with extra chairs. Thirty five new members joined to date. future services continue through Sunday. James Matthew Alley will stay and preach while his wife plays music. A youth social featured wildlife films, Karl Bodenbender assisted, and another youth event is planned. Pie contributions requested for a Friday social.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ James Matthew Alley Alley Karl Bodenbender Louster Emma J. Wilson Athens Ohio R. D Elmus L. Wilson Athens County John F. Newcomb

Columbus Residents Guests of Parents

Columbus residents joined their relatives for a weekend visit with the McCance family. Guests included Rus sell McCance and daughter Linda from Columbus, plus the Linscott family of Hooper Ridge, the Kirkbride family of Chesterhill, the Antle family of Trimble Heights, and Mrs. Glen McDaniel of McConnelsville.

Glouster Russell McCance Linda Columbus A. C.mccance McCances Carol Linscott Hooper Ridge Fred Kirkbride Jan David Chesterhill Carl Antle Trimble Heights Glen McDaniel McConnelsville

Mrs Hinton Hosts Daughters of St George Club

Mrs Kate Hinton entertained the Daughters of St George Club at Sophia Hinton's home Friday evening. Kate read the Scripture lesson. Mrs Edna Embrey won the mystery prize. Contests awarded first prize to Mrs Fio Henry and consolation prizes to Mrs Mary Johnson and Mrs Grace Zimmer. Lunch served to attendees, with Mrs Mae Oliver and Mrs Kate Vaughn. Mrs Robert Skinner to host next meeting.

Glouster Kate Hinton Daughters of St. George Club Sophia Hinton Edna Embrey Fio Henry Mary Johnson Grace Zimmer Mae Oliver Kate Vaughn Robert Skinner

Tree Trimmer Permits Urged by Mayor in Glouster

Mayor Thomas Williams announced that Glouster requires permits from the mayor's office for tree trimming under a new ordinance. The rule aims to protect workers and prevent wire damage, with fines for violations. The mayor also reminded trash burners must obtain permits even when burning on private property.

Thomas Williams

Appointment of Administrator for Elizabeth Barrett estate

Notice states M. E. Christman of Trimble Ohio is appointed Administrator with the will annexed of Elizabeth Barrett deceased of Trimble Athens County Ohio. Dated April 8 1950.

M. E. Christman Trimble Ohio Elizabeth Barrett Athens County John F. Newcomb

Executrix and Executor Appointments In Athens County

Notices announce Katherine Parkis of Athens appointed Executrix of James Parkis estate. Dan E Johnson of Athens County named Executor of Emma V Murphy estate. Olive Cameron Murch of Cincinnati 11 named Executrix of Ella E Cameron estate. Dates shown March 27, 1950. County probate judge signings recorded.

Dan E. Johnson Chauncey Athens County Ohio Emma V. Murphy Carthage Township John F. Newcomb Olive Cameron Murch Work Road Cincinnati Ella E. Cameron Athens

Elizabeth Hoover Appointed Executrix in Ohio Estate

Elizabeth Hoover of 252 Seventeenth Avenue Columbus Ohio is named executrix of the estate of Josephine C Scott deceased of Athens County Ohio by the Probate Judge of said county.

Elizabeth Hoover Seventeenth Avenue Columbus Ohio Josephine C. Scott Athens County John F. Newcomb

Mrs Kiraly Dies at 81 in Ohio Home

Mrs Elizabeth Kiraly 81 died at her daughter s home near Ashtabula Ohio. Born in Hungary she came to the United States 55 years ago and lived in Hollister before moving two years ago. She leaves four daughters Mrs Julius Demeter Ashtabula Mrs Julia Sass Jefferson and Mrs Mary Biro and Mrs Wilma Toth Cleveland three sons Andrew Bucyrus Alex Detroit and Daniel Glouster a brother Andrew Vargo Cleveland eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and several relatives in Hungary Funeral rites were held Thursday afternoon with interment in Ridge View Cemetery Ashtabula.

Glouster Elizabeth Kiraly Ashtabula Ohio Hungary Kiraly Hollister Julius Demeter Julia Sass Jefferson Mary Biro Wilma Toth Cleveland Andrew Bucyrus Alex Detroit Daniel Andrew Vargo Ridge View Cemetery Ashtaula

Easter Program Shines at First Baptist Church

In Glouster the Easter program at First Baptist Church featured the Hattie Jackson Guild Girls with Wanda Harding as mistress of ceremonies. Patty Harding gave the musical prelude, Geneva Kennedy read Scripture, Supt. Wiley Harris led prayers, and a slate of vocal solos and recitations by Susie Kennedy, Phillis Harding, Joan Gee, Linwood Henderson, Darrel Harding, Joan Keys, Herman Thomas, and others preceded remarks by Supt. Harris. Ora Viney served as program chairman with Patty Harding and Emma Viney on the piano.

Chit Chat Club Meets At Faires Residence

GLOUSTER The Chit Chat Club gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Pat Faires with Mrs. Lela McAllister as co host. Refreshments were served to a group of ten including Mrs. Wilda Brown Mrs. Betty Dennison Mrs. Pat Faires Mrs. Jane Faires Mrs. Glenna Gamwell Mrs. Vera Meade Mrs. Jody Moore Mrs. Dora Parker Mrs. Rita Seiler and Mrs. Mary Trace.

Glouster Pat Faires Lela McAllister Wilda Brown Betty Dennison Jane Faires Glenna Gamwell Vera Meade Jody Moore Dora Parker Rita Seiler Mary Trace

Leaves for Richmond GLOUSTER David Pickard Jr

David Pickard Jr left last Thursday for Richmond Virginia to take a position with DuPont Co He recently earned a master’s degree at Ohio State University.

Glouster David Pickard, Jr Richmond DuPont Co Ohio State University

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Easter Services

Laura Schaefer and Margaret Leif attended a Free Methodist meeting in Zanesville. Families from Columbus and West Virginia spent weekends with relatives here. Grandville Sharp, in the Navy, visited relatives. Easter services were held at Hysell Run. A school festival raised seventy dollars. Associations include the Smiths, the Rinshaws, the Harrises, and the Smiths.

Laurel Cliff Laura Schaefer Margaret Leifleit Zanesville Lou Diehl Paul Archer Columbus Olin Rife Cliff Jacobs Earl Preston Grandville Sharp U.S. Navy Lester Brookover Marl Harris West Virginia George Rinshaw Harrises

Divorce Notice in Athens County Ohio Court Case 19629

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Will hear on or after May 24 1950 the divorce petition of Holly Hudnell Jr against Dorothy Virginia Hudnell and minor child. Case cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Attorney R W Finsterwald represents plaintiff. Also includes city dump rate ordinance notice effective April 15 1950.

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Holly Hudnell Dorothy Virginia Hudnell Evelyn Hewitt Rocky Ridge Maryland Route 1 Holly Hudnell, Jr Common Pleas Court Holly Hudwell, Jr R. W. Finsterwald Daniel A. Pierce City of Athens

Kanauga Notes on Local People and Events

John Deem of Athens reported his mother Mrs W Deem formerly of Kanauga now in Florida fell and broke her hip. Albert Spencer and daughter Carolyn visited Mrs Spencer's parents Mr and Mrs W Pullins in Kanauga. A Youth Fellowship parcel post sale at the school raised 71 dollars. Charles Legard of Point Pleasant visited Mr and Mrs Carl Morrow. George Montgomery of Porter bought the Swisher grocery stock and moved in. Lawrence Huffman of Chesapeake visited Tom Adams. Lemleyville residents moved into J J Cook rental. Sam Pickens of Bulaville visited Mrs H Brownell.

Kanauga John Deem Athens W. Deem Florida Albert Spencer Carolyn Columbus Spen Cer W. Pullins Charles Legard Point Pleasant Carl Morrow George Montgomery Porter Earl Swisher Lawrenceretina Huffman Chesapeake Tom Adams Lemley Ville J. J. Cook Sam Pickens Bulaville H Brownell Christine

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High St R. Faires Glouster, Ohio Broad St Luckoff’s Store Mrs. Hinton Katherine Parkis James Parkis Meé Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling CO Coca-Cole Company Fai Faires Maude James of John Carpenter Georgia Dress and Baby Shop High Street Glouster Ursda Theriday Turday AA Wedel Easi Firestone Lawn Pric Firestone Garden Shannon's Firestone Gilbert Shannon W. Union St Atthens, Ohio
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