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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

3

Chauncey Girls Organize Lone Scout Troop

About thirty girls and several mothers organized the Chauncey Gins Lone Scout troop at Chauncey High School. Three groups formed Brownies Intermediates and Seniors with Mrs Irene Davis Mrs Faye McCafferty in charge of Brownies Mrs Vaneta Nichol and Mrs Borchart for Intermediates and Mrs Orpha Tippett with Mrs Chalmer Poling for Seniors. The Church of Christ Chauncey will sponsor the troop.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey Gins Irene Davis Faye McCafferty Vaneta Nichola Borchart Orpha

Glouster High to Present Concert Friday After Postponement

The Glouster High School music department reschedules the spring concert to Friday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. The band and choir members are selling tickets and tickets may also be obtained at the school office.

Glouster Glouster High School

Chauncey High School Variety Show At Capacity Crowd

Chauncey-Dover High School Music Department presented its annual Variety show directed by Christine Brown. The program featured old and new songs, specialty numbers, solos, ensembles, dancing acts and instrumental selections to a full auditorium.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey-Dover High School Christine Brown

Chauncey Family Honors Llewanne Sanders Birthday

Mr and Mrs L W Sanders of Millfield hosted a tenth birthday party for their daughter Llewanne Sanders. Guests included Linda Kay Gould Mary Jo Gould Billie Sisson Sandra Sanders Carolyn Freeman Ronald Freeman and Jean Ann Weiss as the honored guest enjoyed cake and ice cream after gifts were opened.

Chauncey L W. Sanders Millfield Llewanne Sanders Linda Kay Gould Mary Jo Gould Billie Sisson Sandra Sanders Carolyn Freeman Ronald Freeman Jean Ann Weiss

Mrs Beiber Dies. Kin From Millfield To Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders and son Keith along with Mrs Clarence Sanders and Mrs Grover Patton of Millfield were summoned to Zanesville on Sunday due to the death of Mrs Margaret Beiber, a cousin of Mrs Sanders.

Chauncey Charles Sanders Keith Clarence Sanders Grover Patton Millfield Zanesville Sanders Margaret Beiber

Mrs Beiber Rites Slated in Zanesville

Mrs Margaret Dirtz Beiber of Zanesville and former Athens teacher died at her home. Funeral services and burial were to be held today in Zanesville. She is survived by her son Edward Beiber of Washington, a sister Mrs John Anderson, an aunt Mrs Elizabeth Woody, both of Columbus, and cousins C W King Jennie King and Mrs Bertha Sanders of Millfield. Her late husband Charles Beiber traveled for the National Biscuit Company.

Chauncey Margaret Dirtz Beiber Charles Beiber Zanesville Athens Edward Beiber Washington Beiber National Biscuit Company John Anderson Elizabeth Woody Columbus C. W. King Jennie King Bertha Sanders Millfield

Mrs Fulton Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs Jessie Fulton of Millfield has returned from a several days visit in Columbus with her son in law and daughter Bernard Bowers Sr and wife. She was joined in Millfield by Bernard Bowers Jr and children Victor Wayne and Penny for a family visit at the Fulton home.

Chauncey Jessie Fulton Millfield Columbus Bernard Bowers Victor Wayne Penny Fulton Home

Zanesville Hosts For Omens Guests

Chauncey residents Mrs. Charlotte Bricker and her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Grutten myer visited Zanesville as guests of Mr and Mrs James Omen. Mrs Mary Omen of Chauncey visited her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Homer Omen of Millfield.

Chauncey Charlotte Bricker Fred Gruttenmyer Zanesville James Omen Bricker Mary Omen Inlaw Homer Omen Millfield

Dog with broken leg finds care at Mercy Hospital

A stray mongrel dog arrived at Mercy Hospital emergency room in Canton with a broken leg. A nurse arranged a home for the dog outside the hospital, had the limb cast, and fed him during recovery.

Canton Mercy Hospital

William Dennis Returns Home From Milwaukee Visit

Chauncey resident William Dennis has returned to his home after several months with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eldon Sapp in Milwaukee the visit concluded recently.

Chauncey William Dennis Mrs. Eldon Sapp Milwaukee

Chauncey Men's Class Schedules Meeting at Trimble Church

The Chauncey Men s Class of Trimble Church of Christ will meet at the church Tuesday at 7 30 p m with John Pen rod as president in charge.

Chauncey — Men Trimble Church of Christ John Penrod

Quilting Sessions Set By Methodist Ladies Aid

The Plains Methodist Church Ladies Aid will hold quilting sessions Tuesday evening at the church and all day Thursday. Names of last week’s workers include Mrs. Olah Shamel, Mrs. Rosa Cade, Mrs. Lillie Welch, Mrs. Ida Davies and Mrs. Mary Evans.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the Plains Methodist Church Olah Shamel Rosa Cade Lillie Welch Ida Davies Mary Evans

ER L. Byers Dies at 57 in Glouster

Emmett L. Byers 57 died Monday night at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after a long illness. He leaves wife Julia a son Ralph of Glouster two daughters Martha Bennett Dayton and Marion McGlasson Wayne Mich two brothers Ernest Glouster Roy Trimble seven sisters and two grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 p.m. at Glouster Church of Christ with Rev Daniel Teater. burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at C F Wallace funeral home.

Glouster Emmett L. Byers Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Julia Ralph of Martha Bennett Dayton Marion McGlasson Wayne Mich Ernest Roy Trimble Forest Price Mansfield Ruth Patterson Inkster Daniel Teater Maplewood Cemetery C. F. Wallace

Auxiliary Members To Contribute Gifts

GLOUSTER Local UMW Auxiliary members were asked to bring a suitable gift for a member whose home was burned recently at a meeting this evening. Delegations from neighboring locals are expected. Games will be played and refreshments served. A small admission will be charged at the door.

Glouster UMW

Mrs Bertha Sanders Visits Kin Near Athens

Mrs Bertha Sanders of Millfield recently visited her cousins Mr C W King and Miss Jennie King near Athens joining Mr and Mrs C W King for a family gathering and the King residence.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Millfield C. W. King Jennie King Athens

Garden Club Meeting at Mrs. Sellars Home

Glouster Garden Club will gather at 19 Hill Street on Thursday at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Ella B Sellars for an evening of discussion and planning.

Glouster Garden Club Ella B. Sellars Hill St

Ladies Aid to Meet Chauncey Quilting Day

Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting meeting on Thursday at the church. Members will gather to sew and work on quilts for church and community needs.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church

Women to Meet Glouster Moose Tonight

The Women of the Moose will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m for a evening meeting. Members plan activities and discuss community involvement with the local lodge.

Glouster Women of the Moose

Dinner Plans for Mother and Daughter at GLOUSTER Lodge

GLOUSTER Marcellite Rebek ah Lodge met Saturday in Odd Fellows Hall. They planned a Mother and Daughter dinner for May 13. Noble Grand Mrs. Sylvia Maxwell named committees for refreshments and program. A program honored Mrs Edna Embrey celebrating 50 years in the lodge. she received a 50 year jewel. Mrs. Grace Zimmer won a Swart directed contest. Twenty three members attended a spring flower table. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dora Gardner and Mrs. Stella Dyer.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Noble Sylvia Maxwell Grace Zimmer Hulda Swart Anna Echstenkamper Bessie Thompson Eunice Lamborn Mary King Della Loomis Lodge

Women’s Society To Meet at Trimble Methodist Church

The Trimble Methodist Church Chapter of the Women’s Society for Christian Service will gather at Mrs. Vern Sayre’s home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Elma Leadinghaus and Mrs. Laura Zimmer lead the program as the nominating committee reports candidates and officers will be elected.

Glouster Women’s Society For Christian Service Trimble Methodist Church Vern Sayre Elma Leadinghaus Laura Zimmer

Funeral Services Held For William Antle

Funeral services for William Antle were held in Concord church Monday afternoon with Rev. Daniel K. Teater in charge and Judy Zimmer on accompaniment. Burial followed in the Hebbardsville cemetery.

Glouster William Antle Concord Daniel K. Teater Judy Zimmer Hebbardsville

Degree Work Set at Glouster Lodge Meeting

The Master Mason degree will be conferred at Glouster Lodge F. and A. M. on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Glouster Lodge F. & A

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

H E Pettit of Crooksville and B H Pettit of Trimble hosted visitors in Logan. Roy Dean Rogers, student at Eastern Kentucky State College, spent spring break with his parents H A Rogers. Lewisburg’s Robert Cavey arrived with his wife and two children for a brief stay. The weekend also saw visits from Dayton’s Hinton family, Donna Rogers, Onie Stump, Louis Knabe, George Campbell, and others. Visitors included couples from Wheeling and Athens plus Detroit residents Caryl Ann Henry and Ralph Henry. Local hosting extended to Springfield’s Henry Phillips.

H. E. Pettit Crooksville B. H. Pettit Trimble Roy Dean Rogers Eastern Kentucky State College H. A. Rogers Kentucky Robert Gavey Lewisburg Dayton Cavey Charles Hinton Kathy Kate Hinton Max. H. E., Pettit Logan J W. Herrold Donna Rogers Columbus Onie Stump New Lexington Louis Knabe Wheeling W. Va George H. Campbell Knabe Campbell John Francis Gross Athens Thomas Vaughn Delmar Dunlap Icle Lewis Ralph Henry Caryl Ann Detroit Thomas Lewis John Henry Henry Phillips Springfield Ohio

Ex-Resident Kinney Treated for Phlebitis in Hospital

Ex resident Mrs Mary Kinney now Mary Danford of Columbus was taken to Grant Hospital a week ago with phlebitis. She is expected to be discharged at the end of this week.

Glouster Mary Kinney Mary Danford Columbus Grant Hospital

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