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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

9

Murray City Social News Recaps Visiting Friends and Family

Captain Russell D Giffen returned to Camp Kilmer New Jersey after a ten day fur lough with grandparents George Archer Sr. Many relatives from Detroit Columbus Athens and Cleveland visited Murray City for weekends and Easter dinners. Local residents hosted or visited relatives including the Devols Cloids Penns and Snyders with several extended family gatherings noted.

Murray City Russell D Giffen Camp Kilmer N. J George Archer Cpl Giffen Newfoundland Lancaster Charlies Scott Osborn Archer Home Tony Stoncil Albert Stoncil Louis Stoncil William Stoncil Detroit Stephen Spurgess Logan Robert Stoncil Glouster George Mitchell New Straitsville Frank Benderick Columbus Ralph Barber Roger Richard Stephen Barber Longstreth Frank Shelton John Sabo Dan Matheny Charles Neal Shawnee John Penn, Sr Cleveland Alvin Hardy Hollister Sam Penn Wayne Huston Martha Huston Charles Boras Joe Boras Helen Hegey Phil Devol Phoebe Bess Jennie Roberson William Roberson Virginia Lee Billie Bennie Athens Cora Walters Mary Potts Devol Millie Anderson Daisy Currens Myrtle Brown John C. Penn Ronnie Becky Craft Paul Kruger Ross Smith Paul Berry Howard Craft Walter Anderson Dickie Lee Chris Waldick East Canton Harry Shaffer Mattie Albaugh Floyd Stiff Frank Cloid Sam Cloid Emmett Snyder Snyder Ollie Hises Wayne Snyder Dana Copley Ohio Snyders Gene Hillyer Irma Hillyer

Portland Social Notes Reflect Community Hospitality

The WSCS met April 13 at Mrs. Ralph Henderson's home with refreshments from the hostess. The report lists many local family visits and weekend gatherings across Parkersburg and nearby towns, including travel and funeral attendance, Easter visits, and multiple households hosting relatives. Notable names include Mrs. William Talbott, Mrs. Grover Harris, Mr. Emmett Newman, and families linked to Talbott, McLeod, and Parsons.

Portland WSCS Ralph Henderson William Talbott Robert Fields Reedsville St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Lawrence Ritchie Jimmie Rita Wick Durst Arlos Guinn Russell Sutton Sharon Jane Akron Ralph McDade Jack Talbott Dan Henry Talbott Rodger Steubenville del Talbott Talbotts Kenneth McLeod New Martinsville Lock 15 McLeod Fred Ritchie Milo Rhodis Spiller Harold Parsons Barberton Hiatt Parsons Earl Henderson Wheeling Mattie Henderson C. H. Wyant Charles Wyant James Slaughter Annie Price Harry Price Lester Price Pittsburgh Joe Schmidt Lucy Throckmorton Columbus van McDade Heraughter Gerald Ours Omeroy Frank Cornell Norma Kaye Stiversville Earl Wells

Funeral services held for Carrie Webb at Wales Mill

Carrie Webb's funeral was conducted with burial in Castor cemetery. Easter greetings included Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Morris of Athens visiting the Clyde Morris family. The Point Rock store changed hands with Mr. Moore purchasing from Mr. Justice.

Point Rock Carrie Webb Wales Mill Castor W. M. Morris D. V. Morris Athens Clyde Morris Thelma Morris Cincinnati Morris Moore Justice Charles May Frank Westfall Charles Rife McArthur Albert Caster J. E. Radekin Grover Stouts C. E. Stout

Playsuit pattern for young girls with seersucker fabrics

Pattern No. 5496 offers a versatile shorts skirt and midriff bodice playsuit for 8 to 10 year olds. Includes sizing, material needs, sewing and finishing instructions. Send payment and details to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York 19

Screen Star Horizontal 14 Depicts Actress 10

Word puzzle style clue list with numbered across and down entries. Multiple entries reference actors, languages, places, and items while mixed with abbreviations and partial words.

Homecoming Committee Plans Annual Celebration

The committee will meet Thursday at the city building to discuss the annual Homecoming celebration. Members Johnny Craneman Dick Guinther Pearl Brown are invited, with fees for the event to be set, and general plans to be carried out.

Johnny Craneman Dick Guinther Pearl Brown

Summer frock pattern for juniors by Sue Burnett

Easy to make frock pattern No. 8359 for juniors offered by Sue Burnett. Describes two fabric combos, three button finish, sizes 11 through 18, pattern cost 25 cents, send name address size and pattern number to The Athens Messenger New York. Also notes Spring and Summer Fashion sewing guide and mentions Lancaster stockyards as largest cattle market east of Chicago.

Suf Burnett Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York 19 N. Y Chicago Lancaster

Sudden Turning Point May Boost Major Objectives

On Wednesday April 27 a surprising shift could alter a declining trend in key goals. The forecast urges hard work and practical, inventive efforts, with cautious investments and rational planning to avoid costly missteps. Those with birthdays may face opportunities promising innovation and enhanced prestige.

Glouster Bandboosters Present Minstrel Show

The Bandboosters Association of Glouster schools sponsor a minstrel show to be presented Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door and proceeds fund instruments and equipment for the school band.

Glouster Bandboosters

Class To Meet Friday In Glouster

The Priseilian Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet at M Garowell's home Friday at 7 40 p.m. Members are to bring their sales tax alarms. Rev John Devol attended the Methodist district conference at Bartlett and served as official pianist at the all day meeting.

Glouster Methodiat Sunday School M Garowell Bers John Devol Bartlett

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