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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1939

Page

10

Special Prize Awarded to William Wolf in Merchants Headpin Tourney

Thirty two bowlers competed as William Wolf won the special open house prize and tied for first with 114. In the women’s division K Dennison placed third with 108 and M Johnston fourth with 105. The two day tournament closes Saturday at midnight with results listing multiple scorers across divisions.

Glouster William Wolf K. Dennison M. Johnston F. Thomas R. Janchius J. McAllister L. Price V. Eddy J. Kay Bill Wolf M. Brown J. W. Wolf, Jr G. Wolf L. Gatchel R. Briggs J. McCarty Bob Wolf H. Brown D. Price Ed Wolf Jim Wolf Z. Marquis Dr. Pride M. Cunningham H. Kittrell T. Morgan L. Trainer A. Wolf M. J. Wolf New York Central New Straitsville Ilreader M. Brown Wiltussan Backus Wilson

Family Surprises Grant Wallace on His Birthday

Grant Wallace was surprised on his 74th birthday when his family visited Thursday evening. They sang Happy Birthday and played Chinese checkers. Gifts included two cakes, one made by daughter Vera Kinney and another by nephew Charles Clayberger.

Lois and Thyllis Ann S. A. Cunningham Juanita Charles Clayberger Esta Cunningham Zern Cunningham Wallace

Latin Club Holds April Meeting at Glouster High

The Glouster High School Latin Club met in the Monroe Building music room for its April session. Pins were chosen during the business portion, and a true or false contest by Phyllis Kleinman was enjoyed with Jane Cox and her team winning. Refreshments followed for several members and sponsor Miss Sarah Kasler.

Glouster Glouster High School Monroe Phyllis Kleinman Jane Cox Shirley Neil Roberts Jean Matthews Phyllis Dyer David Pickard Bill Zimmer Sarah Kasler

Dairy Store To Open Saturday In Gordon Hotel

Saturday marks the opening day for the Scott Dairy Store operated by William Johnston Jr. in the Gordon Hotel business room. The interior features white walls, black and white counters, and armchairs for customers who wish to dine inside.

Glouster Scott Dairy William Johnston, Jr Gordon Hotel

Debette Club Hosts Gloria Heck for Literary Meeting

Miss Gloria Heck hosted the Debette Club at her Glouster home on Wednesday evening for a literary gathering. Miss Mary Chute presented a book report on Car Crow's Four Hundred Million Customers. Guests included Jacquelyn Ley Lois Balderson Mary Chute Mary Janchius Bernadine Wolf and Gloria Heck with Mrs Mildred Matthews aiding in service.

Glouster Gloria Heck Debette Club Mary Chute Car Crow Jacquelyn Ley Lois Balderson Mary Janchius Bernadine Wolf Mildred Matthews Fred Heck

Ohio University senior undergoes emergency appendectomy

Miss Lucille Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson of Madison Street Athens Ohio underwent an emergency appendectomy at Shelt ering Arms Hospital Athens late Monday night Her mother is with her at the hospital Her condition was critical at first but is now reported to be getting along nicely

Glouster Lucille Richardson Harry Richardson Madison St Ohio University Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Baby Boy Dies in Glouster Area

Week-old baby boy Wayne Bulloch died Thursday night at 10 at the Davis home on Taylor Ridge. Grandparent is George Bulloch of Glouster. Funeral Saturday at 2 at the Davis residence with Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ. Burial in Maplewood.

Glouster Thomas Wayne Jimsmie Bulloch Bulloch Evan Davis Taylor Ridge George Bulloch Davis Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Maplewood

Revue to be staged at McConnelsville High School

Donna Rogers Shirley Andrews Anna Lou Davis and John Drury Davis will appear in a dance revue at McConnelsville High School this Sunday at 7 30 directed by Andrew Pavlish. The performers trained in Pavlishs city class last year.

Glouster Donna Rogers Shirley Andrews Anna Lou Davis John Drury Davis McConnelsville High School Andrew Pavlish Pavlish

Distribution of surplus commodities in Glouster

Surplus commodities will be distributed to eligible residents on Saturday April 22 from 9 to 12 a m at the Glouster Townhouse.

Glouster Townhouse

Young Married People Meet at Jones Home

GLOUSTER Young Married People's Class held their meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones on Spring St Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders as hosts. Devotions were led by Mrs. Irene Robert Smith and Mrs. Wanda McAllister. A social hour followed with prize winners named and later refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gladden and many others.

Delmar Gladden Wilbur Balderson, Jr Alfred B. Morris Theodore Willams Joyce Elaine Ada Thomas Eva Zimmer Wanda McAllister Irene Smith Maxine Halbert Bertine Eberts C. E. Williams Charles Sanders E. L. Jones

Former Pastor to Preach at Glouster Church

J A Goddard of Somerset, a former pastor, will preach both morning and evening at the Glouster Church of Christ on Sunday April 23. Bible School at 9, Lord’s Supper at 10:15, C E Societies at 6:30 led by Jean Matthews and Paul McAllister.

Glouster J.A. Goddard Somerset Church of Christ Bible C. FE Jean Matthews Paul McAllister Pedicord C. E Goddard M. E F. G. Boroff Epworth League Mary Dyer Rev. Boroff M. M. LeFavor

Co sponsor dance for Alumni Banquet at High School Gym

The Young People’s Dance Club and the Alumni Association co sponsor a Friday evening dance in the High School Gym from 8 to 12. All who wish to support the Alumni Banquet this spring are invited to attend for a pleasant evening with good music.

Glouster Young People’s Dance Club

Class To Meet Glouster Wo men’s Club

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will hold its monthly meeting in the church social rooms this Friday evening at 7 30.

Glouster Loyal Women's Class The Church of Christ

Class Has Meeting of Loyal Women at Converse Street

CHAUNCEY Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. Peter Rankin on Converse Street. Mrs. Carl Shafer presided with reports from secretary Mrs. John Shafer and treasurer Mrs. Floyd Nye. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Rankin and the lesson was given by Mrs. Nye in Mrs. Rice Thomas's absence. Plans were made to serve lunch for the upcoming ministerial meeting next Monday week.

Chauncey Church of Christ Peter Rankin Converse St Carl Shafer John Shafer Floyd Nye Rice Thomas

Chauncey Council Votes to Buy Fire Engine Chassis

At a recent special Chauncey Council meeting, a new chassis was approved to mount the tanks and equipment of the Chauncey fire engine. Mayor W. D. Hines was absent, with James McCollam presiding as council president and council members George W. Nye Saul Borcer F. H. Staffinger and Luther Cruikshank in attendance.

Chauncey Chauncey Council Chauncey Fire Engine W. D. Hines James McCollam George W. Nye Saul Borcer F. H. Staffinger Luther Cruikshank

Faith and Community Notes From Lower Plains Area

Rev Melvin Dunn of Wellston preached at Zion Church on Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Floyd Barker of Athens visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr of Lower Plains. Mayor W D Hines of Chauncey, Meigs area operator, spent Wednesday at home. Rev Gilbert Courtney will preach at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday at 9 30 am and Chaun ce ay Sunday at 10 30 am.

Melvin Dunn Wellston Zion Church Lower Plains Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel, Jr W. D. Hines Chauncey Meigs Gilbert Courtney Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Faithful Workers Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Bland’s Home

Members met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Rachel Bland home with Mrs. Gladys Viney in charge. They held a brief business session and sewed carpet rags. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Myrtle Warren’s on North Street.

Former Chauncey Resident J A Gaskins Dies At 68

Mrs J A Gaskins 68 formerly of Sugar Creek and Chauncey died Thursday at 9 40 am in Powhattan Ohio from paralysis. Burial Sunday at Sugar Creek Church Augustine cemetery Sugar Creek with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. She belonged to Rebekah lodge Powhattan and Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and leaves husband a adopted son four stepdaughters three stepsons and four grandchildren. Born in Saginaw Michigan.

Chauncey J. A. Gaskins Sugar Creek Chauncey and Powhattan Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Augustine Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Athens County

Easter Sunday marriage announced in Ashland

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Edward Sickles of Lower Plains announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Delores to Emery Coen son of Mr and Mrs S R Coen of Athens. The ceremony took place April 9 at the IM E parsonage with Rev C E Vogel officiating. The groom, an Athens High School and Mountain State Business College graduate, works as an accountant at Mc Farland Chevrolet Co. A serenade was given at the bride’s parents’ home Tuesday night by local youths.

Chauncey Edward Sickles Lower Plains Frances Delores Emery Coen S. R. Coen Athens IM. E Ashland L Rev. Co E. Vogel Mountain ‘State Business College McFarland Chevrolet Co

Chauncey Woman Recovering After Appendectomy

Mae Messenger of Chauncey was taken by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for an appendectomy. Her condition is favorable. She lives with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Crabtree on May Avenue. Her father was killed in the Millsfield mine disaster and her mother died later.

Chauncey Mae Messenger Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Orville Crabtree May Ave

Infant child of Mr and Mrs Bullock gravely ill

Chauncey Bullock the infant son of Mr James Bullock and Mrs Doras Davis is critically ill at the home of Mrs Bullock’s parents Mr and Mrs Evan Davis in Taylor Ridge seeking prayer and support from the community.

Chauncey James Bullock Doras Davis

Condition Improves for Mrs L L Sweazy in Chauncey

Condition of Mrs L L Sweazy of Chauncey in Cherrington Hospital Logan is reported much improved. She was brought in days ago in serious condition with heart trouble and influenza. Visits occurred from her son in law William Kellenbarger and neighbors as flood conditions affected W Main Street near the Sweazy home.

Chauncey L. L. Sweazy Cherrington Hospital Logan James Shackard Sweazy Lawrence Misner Vinton William Kellenbarger W. Main St

Mustard and Camphor Remedy for Rheumatic Pain

Skoot, containing mustard and camphor, promises relief from rheumatic lumbago and neuritis. If one or two applications fail, Gallaher’s Drug Store and other druggists offer a refund. External liniment ready for use, a large bottle costs only a few cents. Ask your druggist today.

Gallahers Drug Store

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