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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

8

New Officers Installed By Chauncey VFW Auxiliary

Mrs Leatha Bolin of the Buchte Auxiliary installed Chauncey VFW Auxiliary officers at a recent meeting. Nelle Rupe became president with Louise Beckle senior vice president Jo Ann Thompson junior vice president Edith Cochran secretary Ruth Thompson treasurer Virgie Kovaleski chaplain Grace Kovaleski guard Leona Glass conductress Lizzie Canter three year trustee and Emma Kranyik two year trustee. Retiring president Lizzie Canter received a purse and Bolin jewelry. Roses were presented. The group adjourned to Pincelli restaurant for refreshments. Next meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m plans will be made for the annual poppy sale and Memorial Day observance.

Louise Beckle Jo Ann Thompson Edith Cochran Ruth Thompson Virgie Kovaleski Grace Kovaleski Leona Glass Lizzie Canter Emma Kranyik Leatha Bolin Pincelli

New Members To Be Guests At Reception Chauncey

Thirty six new members received at First Church of Christ Chauncey will get membership certificates at a Wednesday 7 30 p m church reception. Baptismal services in the new baptistry will follow with a sermon by Pastor Gilbert Courtney and the Lord's Supper.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown

Services Planned At Hooper Ridge Church

The Hooper Ridge Church of Christ will hold its fourth Wednesday preaching service at 8 p.m. with a youth meeting at 7:30 p.m. Daniel K. Teater of the Glouster Church of Christ will speak on Fool's Philosophy vs. Word of God. The church board will meet after the service.

Glouster Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ

Minstrel Cast Meeting Postponed To Friday Evening

A Church of Christ youth meeting announced for Wednesday has been postponed until Friday at 5 30 p m. Youth from 4th grade through high school are invited to participate in the Round Up with barbeque beans and wieners served in a round up style. Adult leaders will supervise games.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School

Sunday Creek Floods After Heavy Rain Near Corning

A heavy rain above Corning caused Sunday Creek to swell reaching near flood proportions by Sunday morning. W Main Street near the Handley residence flooded while low spots along Route 13 near Corning were covered. Route 13 at Glouster remained clear and by noon Monday the creek began to fall.

Glouster Corning W. Main St C. E. Handley

Seventh Grade Assembly Sponsored by The Plains School

The seventh grade of The Plains School sponsored an assembly with Meritt Wilson as chairman and the theme Good Citizenship. H W Humphrey outlined school policies while Betty McGee delivered a Student’s Creed. Beverly Lovsey Sharon Stauffer Rich ard Grandy presented poems. Evelyn Graham played Sonatina in G Major. Samuel Skinner William Horn performed O Solo Mio. Rita Keeton Jack DePue played Annie Laurie. Helen Emery Robert Hanning distributed programs. Ushers were Stanley LeMaster and Donald Platt.

the Plains Plains Merritt Wilson H. W. Humphrey Betty McGee Beverly Lovsey Sharon Stauffer Richard Grandy

Mrs. Snyder Rites Today

Funeral services were to be held at 2 p m at Wrightsel Chapel for Mrs. Rena Ethel Snyder 56 who died Saturday evening at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Burial was to be in Elk cemetery with the Rev Mr Glenn officiating Surviving husband Benjamin two daughters Lumetta Jasper and Ruby Sheets both of Columbus a son John Snyder of Zaleski and surviving sisters Mrs Joe Hewitt Mrs Myrtle Brockmeyer of Columbus Mrs Howard Brooks and Mrs Orla Clark of Logan Mrs Charles Reynolds and Mrs Ross Appleman of McArthur

Joe Hewitt Myrtle Brockmeyer Columbus Howard Brooks Orla Clark Logan Charles Reynolds Ross Appleman McArthur

Fund Voted For Church Chairs at Millfield

At Millfield Church of Christ Martha Class voted 50 dollars to buy new chairs for the church basement. Mrs. Alice Carr presided as class president. The group observed Mrs. Mollie Mazaros birthday anniversary with a handkerchief shower and a birthday cake by Miss Olive Brookins. A pot luck dinner followed with quilting. Attendees included Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett Mrs. Garnet Blower Mrs. Etta Hart Mrs. Mollie Mazaros Mrs. Nelle Russell Ms. Edith McDaniel and Miss Olive Brookins.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Church Mollie Mazaros Alice Carr Nelle Russell Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins McDaniel

Meeting Postponed For Minstrel Cast Members

GLOUSTER Frank Seiler announced a 7 p.m. meeting today in the high school auditorium for last year’s minstrel cast members. He invites others willing to participate in a minstrel show. The Bandboosters Association sponsors the event to raise funds for extra school band equipment.

Glouster Frank Seiler High Schol Bandboosters Association

Fish Fry Benefit Hosted by Church Groups in Glouster

The Baptist Church Hattie Jackson Guild Girls and the Missionary Society sponsor a fish fry in the church social rooms on Saturday April 29 at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit both organizations. Homemade pies will also be sold by the piece.

Glouster The Baptist Church Hattie Jackson Guild Girls Missionary Society

Missionary talk and social notices from Hartford Virginia

The Rev. Mr. Culver lectured at the Hartford Methodist Church with a film on foreign missionary work. Social events included Miss Mildred Chapman hosting a 19th birthday party for Miss Maxine Juhling with gifts and refreshments. The Hartford PTA met at the school with Wahama students performing. Various local residents visited, traveled, or hosted relatives, including West Virginia DAR events and attendees in Washington.

Hartford Mr. Culver Methodist Church Culver Oriental Missionary Association of Los Angeles Mildred Chapman Maxine Juhling Jane Ann Kell Kathleen Juhling Betty Kelly Sara Kelly Patty Lou Smith Patricia Eddie Spencer Johnnie Howard A. Keith McClung National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington West Virginia Milton L. Miller Point Pleasant A. K. McClung Juhling Parkersburg J. H. Smith William Kelly C. A. Rockwell Esther McKnight Bertha Jenkins Mary Ruth Fiber J. M. Crump James Holt Charleston John Sayre Cpl. Lee Gibbs Fort Meade Harry Gibbs Front St Clarksburg Gibbs Pamela Jack Frye Donald Gibbs William Harper Chester Virginia Carleton

Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall

A mixed classroom style quiz lists ten questions for men women and teenagers about currency, literature, science and sport. The page includes a garbled answer key with scattered letters and many unreadable fragments.

Organ Recital by Former Glouster Resident

Eugene Gordon, a Glouster native and 1911 high school graduate now working as a certified public accountant in Columbus, gave an organ recital at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Reverend John Devol led several hymns and sang the solo "After" before the recital.

Glouster Eugene Gordon Columbus Methodist Church John Devol

Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs. Tilda Six of 33 Converse Street returned from a Columbus visit with her sons in law and daughters in law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Phillips.

Columbus Chauncey Tilda Converse St Frank Craig Floyd Phillips

Courtney Attends State Church Board Meeting in Cleveland

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney spent Monday and Tuesday in Cleveland attending a state board meeting of the Church of Christ.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Cleveland Church of Christ

Honor Roll Names From Glouster High School

Glouster High School reports honor roll students across grades. Twelfth grade honorees include Bonnie Kittle Sondra Rose and others. Eleventh grade lists Jane Andrews and more. Lower grades name Carolyn Yount Marilyn Handa Sue Dunnette and additional pupils.

Glouster Glouster High School Bonnie Kittle Sondra Rose Margaret Grubbs Myra Anderson Adrienne Craig Anna Mae LaCorte Norma Meyer Betty Robinson Elizabeth Yount Josephine Fydroski Errett Walczak Jane Andrews Helen Cole Marlene Raber Jane Meyer June Vaughan Norma Douglas Judy Vernon Sharon Gamwell Kay Swart John Dunnette Richard Powers Tom Pappas Barbara White

Chillicothe Woman Mary Collins Dies After Seven Week Illness

Mary Alice Collins 31 of Chillicothe died Sunday at home after seven weeks illness. Born October 19 1918 in Jackson Township she was the daughter of Harry and Goldie Hill Short. Survived by husband Glenn Collins two daughters Betty Ann and June Elaine a stepdaughter Mrs Freda Kyle and sister Betty Forquer. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Mt Olive Church Allensville Rev Willard Cozad burial in adjacent cemetery. Friends may call at 943 Dayton Ave Chillicothe.

Mt. Olive Church Allensville Willard Cozad Dayton Ave Chillicothe

Man Residents Taken To Hospital After Heart Attack

William Canter of 41 Main St. was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville after a heart attack. His condition was listed as serious but slightly improved Monday evening, with his wife Lizzie staying at the hospital.

Chauncey William Canter Main St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Lizzie

Glouster Banquet Honors 5 Dollar Athletes

Eighty five football and basketball squad members, parents and boosters attended the Glouster dinner where letters were presented. Ohio University athletic director Carroll Widdoes urged sportsmanship, noting winners and losers should both learn from athletics. Letters went to R Johnson, J Dunnett, M Goodman, R Powers, H Andrews, R Fultz, W Davis, F Brunton, J Franklin, J Cevelo, P Crawford, R Spencer, B Cotter, L Dugan, H Dugan, M Trace, J Trace, D Olbers, G McLaughlin, R White, J Raber and others. Varsity basketball letters to B Brown, J Dunnett, R Powers, W Davis, R Johnston, R White, M Goodman, W Bailey, E Bryson, D Olbers, J Franklin. managers J Johnston, J Trace. Reserve letters to G Hughes, B Molnar, H Dugan, L Dugan, J Cevolo, B Cotter, L Sorrell, J Raber, L Dennison.

Glouster Carroll Widdoes Ohio University Butler-Ohio University Karl Bodenbender Ronald Essex Vernon Leuck R. Johnson John Dunnett Max Goodman Richard Powers Harry Andrews R. Fultz Wayne Davis F. Brunton Jim Franklin Jim Cevelo Pat James Trace Don Olbers Glenroy McLaughlin Ray White Jack Raber Bill Brown John Dunnette Ray Johnston Wayne Bailey Ernest Bryson J. Johnston J. Trace Mr. Essex G. Hughes Barney Molnar Harold Dugan Lloyd Dugan Jim Cevolo Bob Cotter Larry Sorrell Lee Dennison

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Lillian Fitch

Funeral rites for Mrs Lillian Fitch were conducted at the Canaan funeral home in Roseville with Rev John Devol officiating and singing two numbers. Burial followed in Malta Cemetery.

Glouster Lillian Fitch Lena Strausbaugh Madison St Canaan Roseville John Devol Devol Malta Cemetery

Women of the Moose Plan Thursday Meeting

The Women of the Moose will hold a gathering Thursday evening to discuss club activities and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend for updates and planning.

Birthday observed for Ricky Swart at Taylor Ridge

Mr and Mrs virgil Swart entertained relatives at their Taylor Ridge home for Ricky Swart’s eighth birthday anniversary. A decorated cake was cut and served with refreshments.

Chauncey Virgil Swart Taylor Ridge Ricky

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VFW Buchte Auxiliary Chauncey Auxiliary Nelle Rupe P-L-U-S Serore Bel Ri EL Betier VaRkoe TOM & Jerry Kitty Foyle Ginger Rogers America Hooper Ridge Devols Charles Johnson, Jr Grandview Devs Hotel Gordon Bernard Bowers, Jr Victor Penny Millfield Jessie Fulton Albert Fulton Erle Bridgewater, Jr Athens Ohio de Bonis Oscar Roy Davis Athens County John F. Newcomb Said County Broderick Crawford John Ireland Capetown Ezebel Assembly Mrs. Snyder Harold Sayre Ames-Bern Dolores Quinn Vance Harris Janet Linscott Harold Doris Antle Jack Armstrong Ardeth Boudinot Norma Kasler Alena la Follette Gene Robinson Don Stobarte Nila Stobart Wilton E. Hall Vienna Austria Greer Garson Hedy Lamarr Greta Garbo Sonja Henie West Point McKinley Lincoln Hamilton Library of Congress Spain Palestine Morocco Ephraim Manasseh Jacob Adewey K. of P. Hall Lion's Club King A Arenas Potter Europe Night Las Yah Fred Macmurray Madeleine Carroll Robert Mitchum Robert Young L. Fitch Women of the Moose Quick Vlu Ene Eis Abe
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