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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1957
Page
11
Logan High School announces the scholarship team for the Southeastern Ohio district contest at Ohio University on May 4. Wallace Blake cites top scores on recent preliminaries with many students placing in the top tenth and above 90 percent.
Governor Worthington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 207 N Mulberry St with Mrs. Paul Monks hosting. Devo tions led by Mrs. John A Smith featured Faith followed by piano pieces The Rigadon by Grieg and A Legend of the Plains by Cadman. Miss Ben Ross spoke on The Women of the Mayflower and life in 1620 21. Refreshments and social hour concluded the afternoon with out of town guests from Columbus Lancaster Pleasantville Millersport and more assisted by committee members.
The April Cos mopolitan Club meeting at Mrs. S. E. Erbaugh’s home elected officers: Mrs. Clarence Schempp president, Mrs. James Barker vice president, Mrs. Clarence Blosser recording secretary, Mrs. Charles Epstein corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Wayne Whitcraft treasurer. Mrs. Howard E. Kirk read a paper by Mrs. John Hildabelt titled Past and Future. Refreshments were served, and Mrs. Ralph Walker was named hostess for the May meeting.
Arlie Bremner spoke on Who's Who in Our Local Government as Miss Thelma Mowrey announced Our Country as the meeting theme. readings and music followed, Verna Rheinscheid presided, and plans were made for the April 2 talent night.
The Premier Mothers Club hosted the first combined meeting of five Logan area clubs affiliated with the Ohio Child Conservation League in the Ohio Power Company auditorium. About 30 members gathered to hear Mrs. Robert Shaw recount the Easter story titled The Resurrection with scene-o-felt visuals.
Max ville residents honor Miss Effie Beougher known as Aunt Effie at Webb Summit school. Guests include Maud Schein and daughters Evelyn Ruth Roy Beougher H W Beougher and families Elmer Beougher Stacey Beougher Matthias Wolfe Angle Schein Conant Turner Donna Schein Leach Starr and many nieces nephews and grandchildren gathered for poems from the guest of honor based on the 23rd Psalm.
Logan Kiwanis Club hosted an Easter pre event with speaker Wallace E. Blake Harold Bryan and Dr S E Erbaugh addressing the dangers of conformity in modern society Blake urged strong convictions echoing Palm Sunday contrasts and the mob at crucifixion He noted how people seek popular acceptance while denying basic rights to nonconformists.
Perry County court notes list appraisals for Crooksville and other towns, values for estates including Ethel Weese of Crooksville and Clyde Smith of Glenford, and a sale petition to pay debts. It covers marriages, realty transfers, and legal actions with multiple executors and administrators named. The report also notes religious and civic items and a VFW Good Citizenship Award honor with local officials and guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny of Fairborn returned home after a week with Mrs. Matheny's mother Lena Clark. Richard Williams of Detroit spent a weekend with his mother Wilma Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Power of Nelsonville visited S. M. Dunlaps. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Mace of Athens and their two sons visited Mr. Mace’s parents P. O. and Mrs. Mace.
The Women’s Bible Class of Vinton Methodist Church gathered at Mrs Arma S Evans' home. Devotions were led by Mrs Evans, scripture read by Mrs Jessie Houchins, and Blaine Noling offered prayers. Mrs Mina George presided and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Chauncey students at Bexley High School in Columbus earned superior ratings during state auditions. Carolyn Tippett, a senior, performed The Duchess on alto saxophone, while Dean Barry, a freshman, played Carnival of Venice on tuba.
Mr and Mrs Emmitt M Thompson McArthur announce a daughter. Admitted include Mrs Austin Harbarger Logan for surgery Mrs John W Hunter McArthur medical Stephen Blankenship New Straitsville Route 1 medical Mrs William E Fieckel Logan medical Mrs Olive McDonald Logan medical Mrs Clyde Murdock New Straitsville Mrs Francis Ragan Hamden Route 1 Roger Gordon Logan Mrs Cleston Bradney Laurelville James Hahn Logan Dale Lochary Chesterhill John W Norris The Plains Carl E Williams Logan Route
John Drake and Denia Drake visit Franklin relatives while Mrs. Ida Drake returns home with Mr. Drake and Mrs. Dalton for an extended visit. Several families including the Drakes Bartels Buck Vore and Antle visited kin in Glouster Nelsonville and Jacksonville. A marriage license is issued to Hugh G. Keller and Geraldine V. Hansel in Logan.
A birthday dinner surprised Damon Bentley hosted by relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Bentley and many extended Bentley family members and friends. Other notes mention moves, visits, and a 55th wedding anniversary observance.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Cline hosted relatives at their Millfield home to celebrate Brad Cline s second birthday. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Edna Cline and guests including Mr and Mrs Jerry Cline Mr and Mrs Charles Carr and Mrs Frances Wallace.
The Millfield Needle Club will meet Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Charles Sanders with Mrs. Clarence Sanders as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton visited Tuesday evening at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Love and their children of New Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Edward Mingus visited Parkersburg. Vernon Sewell and Don Forsythe worked in Chagrin Falls, with Mrs Sewell and son Vernon Lee visiting weekend.
The Rev Leona Thompson conducted funeral services for George Kieffer in McCunesville. The notice also lists visits by Mrs Tenpie McGee to her sister Bessie Taylor in Glouster and visits from Mr and Mrs Harold Mounts of Canton to the Coopers, plus Bob Cooper.
A playful note explains dogs of all types are returned home after owners post a low cost Lost ad in the Messenger Classified pages. For as little as 60c, readers can call 31242 to place prompt ads for pets and other losses.
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