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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

10

Local bowlers Clash in Merchants Headpin Tournament

Thursday's Merchants Headpin event drew 28 bowlers chasing cash and Kroger prize by Jim Johnston who posted 108. Joe McAllister led with 114 for first place while J Kay tied for second with 113 and D Price tied for fifth at 112. Friday features Wolf Night as leaders include J McAllister and L Price. Thursday's top scores ranged from 105 to 94 with many players listed.

Glouster Maples Kroger’s Jim Johnston Teader Joe McAllister J. Kay D. Price J. McAllister L. Price Ald D. Kay Cacco Canuns Tae le Price J. McCarty G. D. Price J. Zimmer B. Morris J. Blower H. Brown M. Brown J. Johnston W. Wolf E. Wolf J. Wolf, Jr Z. Marquis M. Cunningham Jim Wolf Bob Wolf R. Briggs R. Janchius B. Bulloch F. Totman Dr. Pride G. Galloway H. Kittrell B. Witham M. Kittrell T. Morgan D. Kovatch

Study Club Concludes Season With Actress Paper

Mrs Charles Harper hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club for its last meeting. Mrs Wilbur Balderson Jr presented Leading Actresses of Our Day. Members answered roll call with actress names and were served a refreshment course.

News Notes of Glouster Highlights Regional Visits

Local notes list visiting family and friends from Zanesville Columbus Newark Athens Syracuse Utica Detroit Akron River Rouge and Akron. Guests include Gerald Jones with son, Orville Edwards, Fred Waldeck family, Mary Pughline, Norma Jean, Gail Wallace, Aloysius and Mike Beshara, Connie Zakby, Joseph Gorby, Jennie Jewell, Harold LeFavor family, Kathryn, Joe Kelley, Fred Kelley family, Alta Sweeney Virginia Sweeney, Jerry Heck, Fred Harris.

Gerald Jones Zanesville Orville Edwards Columbus Lawrence Jones Fred Waldeck Newark Joseph McLaughlin Hollister Frank Reider Rochester N. Y Mary Pughline W. N. Brunt Jennie Jewell Detroit Mich H. H. Chaguill Harold LeFavor Sheltering Arms Hospital Virginia Sweeney Akron L. D. McAfooes Jerry Heck Fred Harris Fred Heck

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets at Church

In GLOUSTER the Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered in the Church Hall on Wednesday night with Mrs. George Carter and Mrs. Kate Thyne hosting. President Mrs. George Vermatin led the meeting and Miss Mary McCann read the sacred reading. Lunch followed for a long list of members and guests including Mrs. William Echstenkamp er, Mrs. N Nugent Gingerelli, Mrs. Fred Smith, Miss Mary McCann, Mrs. Lena Orndorf, Mrs. Tom Noon, Mrs. Lucille Joseph, Mrs. Kate Bartells, Mrs. George Mudrie, Mrs. A H Chute, Mrs. George Vermatin, Mrs. Rosa Remanto, Mrs. Jimmy Covella, Mrs. Tom McAllister, Mrs. Hubert Bailey, Mrs. Clare Wells, Miss Margaret Stocklein, Mrs. Lena Covella, Mrs. Aelred Healey, Mrs. Walter Yount, Mrs. Mark Rothery, Mrs. Carolyn Dalzarn, and the two hosts.

Fay Bainter Stars in The Lady and the Mob at Athena Theater

Fay Bainter headlines the Athena Theater Saturday in The Lady and the Mob with Ida Lupino. The film centers on Mrs. Leonard who fights racketeers after learning she must pay 25 cents extra for cleaning. Lee Bowman leads a strong supporting cast in a lively, comic action tale from Hollywood.

Columbia Athena Fay Bainter Ida Lupino Mrs.Leonard Leonard Thatworthy Hollywood Miss Bainter Mrs. Leonard Lee Bowman Warren Hymer Henry Armetta Tom Dugan Harold Huber Forbes Murray

Glouster Churches Announce Sunday Services

Sunday School at the M E Church meets at 9 30 with John S Blower and M M LeFavor in charge Morning worship at 10 30 Rev F G Boroff selects The Uniting Conference Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m theme Abide With Us Special musical numbers for all services At Church of Christ Bible School at 9 a m followed by the Lords Supper Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 6 30

Church of Christ, Bible School Alfred B. Morris Christian Endeavor Societies

Townsend Rally Slated at Moose Hall Sunday Afternoon

A Townsend rally will be held in town this Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Moose Hall. Rev. Carl M. Kilner of Michigan and Rev. P. H. Williams of Cambridge will speak. Music and humorous sketches will be part of the program.

King's Heralds Meet Glouster at Jo Ann Norris Home

The King's Heralds of the M. E. Church meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Jo Ann Norris's home with Miss Anna Louise Logue in charge of the program.

King's Heralds Glouster King’s Heralds M. E. Church Jo Ann Norris Anna Louise Logue

Distribution of surplus commodities in Trimble Township

Surplus commodities will be distributed to relief clients and old age pensioners at the Trimble Township House on Saturday April 15 from 9 to 12 a m.

Trimble Township House

Anti profanity fund at Sophie Newcomb College

An anti profanity fund at Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans charges a penny for each cuss word. A club installed boxes in two smoking rooms requiring a donation every time a girl swore.

New Orleans Sophie Newcomb College

Langsville News Notes Chronicle Local Family Visits

Mrs Maynard Davis and daughter from Charleston visited her parents Mr and Mrs L E Entsminger last week. Many local residents were mentioned visiting relatives or relatives visiting Langsville including influenza illness, moves, and trips to Athens Columbus Rutland or Charleston. The New York Central Railroad bridge crew cars now located at Langsville.

Langsville Maynard Davis Charleston Arbaugh Wales Mill Stanley Sheline Mildred Miller Columbus Harold Miller Grace Savage Middleport Ward Nicholson Savage Home Harry Lang and Pleasant Porter Bernice Ledlie Gallipolis J. T. Ledlie Floyd Thomas James Wilkinsburg Mr. Thomas Wilson Thomas Thomas Rosa Barnes Rosco Rutherford Jesse Creek Jessie Lansbury Paul Sisson Rutland Parker Run Marvin Jeffers Flora Chase Jeffers E. M. Brown Athens Marion New York Central Railroad Lawrence Carpenter Elza Carpenter Pearle Russell Elizabeth King

Church Groups Hold Joint Meeting Friday at Hovey Home

A joint meeting of the Missionary Society and Wenn Auxiliary of Alexander Church met at Mrs. Bert Hovey’s home. Mrs. Jessie Warren led devotionals. talks on Jerusalem noted. readings, solos, a duet, and a play featured. Refreshments served to 18. next gathering planned by Mrs. Plummer Lax.

Hebbardsville the Missionary Society Alexander Church Bert Hovey Jessie Warren Cora Biddle Howard Stanley Jerusalem Stewart Wakefield Julia Ewing Eccles Marie Dorsey Bess Lax Ewing Stanley Grace Warren Lax Dorsey Hovey Adena Gift Marguerite Moore Edna Gift Plummer Lax

Birthday Party Held At Terrell Home

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Terrell of Lower Plains hosted Easter Sunday dinner for Mrs. Terrell's birthday. The event featured Easter color schemes and a rabbit and Easter egg centerpiece. An afternoon Easter egg hunt followed with gifts given to the honoree. guests included families from Sunbury Columbus Charleston and Dane and Doris Terrell.

the Plains T. A. Terrell Lower Plains James Patridge Anna Mohler Ethel Lesher John David Terry Baker Columbus Jean Carter Charleston W. Va R. M. Terrell Dane Doris Terrell

Chauncey Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey residents Mrs Mabel Mingus and Mr and Mrs Carol Tippett traveled to Erie Pennsylvania to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Baldy. Mrs Jessie Fulton spent Tuesday in Athens visiting her niece Mrs Freda Shirkey. Elizabeth Gaskin of The Plains shows partial stroke recovery. Mrs John Shafer of The Plains visited daughter Mrs Floride Grinstead in Athens. Mayor W D Hines departed for Meigs Ohio to assume telegraph duties. Elizabeth Koenig and son Leonard of Murray City visited Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs C S Bradfield.

Chauncey Mabel Mingus Millfield Carol Tippett Erie Joe Baldy Jessie Fulton Athens Freda Shirkey Elizabeth Gaskin the Plains John Shafer Floride Grinstead W. D. Hines Meigs Ohio Glouster New York Central Elizabeth Koenig Leonard Koenig Murray City Isabel Bradfield C. S. Bradfield

Elizabeth Robinette Hosts Millsfield Needle Club Gathering

Mrs Elizabeth Robinette entertained the Millsfield Needle Club Wednesday evening with guests including Mrs Eda Heffken Mrs Mabel Mingus Mrs Jessie Fulton and others. The hostess served refreshments.

Chauncey Elizabeth [Robinette Millsfield Needle Club Eda Heffken Mabel Mingus Jessie Fulton Mabel Sisson Viola Sanders Edith McDaniel Ida Hill Mae Wade Nellie Brookins Olive Brookins Elizabeth Robinette

Birth announced for Miller family in Thorntown Indiana

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday April 8 in Thorntown Indiana. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D H Linscott Mill Sr Chauncey and Mrs F Miller. The Millers were former Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Jack Miller Hazel Linscott Thorntown Ind D. H. Linscott Mill Sr F. Miller Millers

Program Announced For Corning Churches

Corning services outline a morning sermon by Rev. Henry W. Stoady on God Gave at 10 a.m. Sunday with 9 a.m. Sunday School and 6:30 p.m. Ep worth League. United Brethren Church hosts a unified service at 9 a.m. with Rev. Arthur C. Shonkwiler preaching. Corning Church of God schedules 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship with 6 p.m. Young People meeting and 7 p.m. evening service.

Corning Henry W. Stoady First Methodist Church of Epworth League Sons of God United Brethren Church Arthur C. Shonkwiler Christian Endeavor Societies

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Harriet Shaver at 85th year

Mrs Walter Ball hosted Easter Sunday at her Oakfield home for the 85th birthday of Mrs Harriet Shaver and marking her 66th wedding anniversary. Seven of nine children attended, including George Shaver Ily Harrison Shaver of Columbus, Scott Shahan of New Lexington, Charles Church of Oakfield, Ben Shaver of Moxahala, and Cora Mattingly of Corning. Also notes a Legion auxiliary bridge and euchre party Friday night and a missionary society meeting Friday at the M E Church with hosts Myrta McCoy and Florence Hampson.

Elebrates Corning Walter Ballyard Oakfield Harriet Shaver George Shaver Ily Harrison Shaver Columbus Scott Shahan New Lexington Charles Church Ben Shaver Moxahala Cora Mattingly Ladies Home Missionary Society of The M. E. Church Myrta McCoy Florence Hampson

Past Chiefs to Meet at Glenwood Temple Hall

The Past Chiefs of Glenwood Temple Pythian Sisters set their monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Mildred Ferguson on Tuesday night. Also noted were attendees G D Keller Bertha Levion Elizabeth Hardy and Delcie Spence at the Eastern Stars reorganization in Zanesville. Miss Mary Thexton enjoyed a 21st birthday party with dancing games and gifts hosted by friends. Luncheon guests included Fiorine Campbell June Hensler Mary A. Irwin Helen Klarenbeck Anita Winnenberg Owen Duffy Robert Fulayster Edward Swaro Jack Hottenrott Rex Woodruff John Faires Clarence Lusetti and Allan Fry from local towns.

Glenwood Temple Pythian Sisters Mildred Ferguson G. D. Keller Bertha Levion Elizabeth Hardy Delcie Spence Worthy Eastern Stars Zanesville Mary Thexton Mary Fiorine Campbell June Mary Hensler Mary A. Irwin Helen Klarenbeck Anita Winnenberg Owen Duffy Robert Fulayster Edward Swaro Jack Hottentrott Buckingham Rex Woodruff John Faires Hemlock Clarence Lusetti Moxahala Allan Fry Corning

Ladies Aid Society Quilting at Millfield Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ held an all day quilting event at Miss Olive Brookins with a potluck dinner at noon. Attending were Mrs. Viola Howard, Mrs. Bessie Pettit, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. Nellie Brookins, Mrs. Elizabeth Robin ette, a visitor, Patricia Pettit and the hostess Miss Olive Brookins.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Olive Brookins Viola Howard Bessie Pettit Jessie Fulton Nellie Brookins Elizabeth Robinette Patricia Pettit

Nazarene choir to perform at Athens High School

Rev Drell Goff announces Orpheus Chorus of Nazarene College Olivet Illinois will appear at Athens High School Auditorium Tuesday evening April 18 at 730. All choir members meet at the Plains Church at seven for transportation. Services at The Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday April 16 include Sunday School 930 and preaching 1045 and 730 by Rev Drell Goff.

Chauncey Drell Goff Plains Nazarene Church Young People’s Societies of the Nazarene Church Orpheus Chorus the Nazarene College Olivet Illinois Athens High School Carrie Channell

Sunday Services Schedule for Church of Christ Chauncey

The Chauncey Church of Christ posts Sunday times: Greens Run 9 30 preaching and 10 30 church school Chauncey 9 30 church school and 10 30 morning worship Trimble and Taylor Ridge 9 30 church school 10 30 morning worship and communion Trimble 7 30 p m preaching followed by baptismal service Cradle Roll Day observed Chauncey Church school with Mrs Burg Johnston supervising This parish house nursery available for mothers during other morning services

Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Chauncey Church Burg Johnston

Esther Class Meeting At Chauncey M. E. Church

Chauncey Mrs Agnes Tarlton presided as Esther Class of Chauncey M E Church gathered at Jennie Webb home on Jacobs Ave Tuesday evening. Ruth Bridgewater teaches the class while Helen Nicholson won the contest prize and Dorothy Cunningham the mystery prize. The next meeting will be at Clara Belle Leffler's Mill Street home.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey M. E. Church Jennie Webb Jacobs Ave Agnes Tarlton Ruth Bridgewater Helen Nicholson Dorothy Cunningham Leona Nellie Jordan Winnie Skinner Naomi Mullins Bertha Border Neva Sweeney Lucille Grandstaff Lily Sweeney Clara Belle Leffler Grace Stalder Mill St

Mingus announces birth of eight and a half pound son

Grandparents Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus Millfield announce the birth at home in Erie Pennsylvania of a son weighing eight and a half pounds born to Mr and Mrs Joe Baldy Christine Mingus.

Chauncey Herbert Mingus Millfield Joe Baldy Christine Mingus Erie

Condition Improves Of Chauncey Woman In Hospital

Mrs L Le Sweary of Chauncey, hospitalized in Cheverington Hospital Logan in serious condition, is reported much improved today. Her daughter Mrs Ruth Herman of Columbus visited in Chauncey today.

Chauncey L. le Sweary Cheverington Hospital Logan Ruth Herman Columbus

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