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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1950
Page
2
Members of Thea Chapter CES attended inspection ceremonies at the Corning chapter Monday evening. Names include Mrs. Louise Gladden, Mrs. Twila Swart, Mrs. Irene Williams, and Mrs. Edith Vaughn.
Mr. and Mrs. Harve Courtney of Chauncey entertained as dinner guests Sunday at 26 Ellis Ave. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Chiki and sons Tommy and Randy of Athens. In the afternoon the group visited Mr. and Mrs. Hodge Seiber at Sugar Creek.
The Plains Garden Club schedules a nature study walk Wednesday evening led by Prof. A. M. Wallace. Members meet at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Tipton's home and again at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Erle Bridgewater’s residence 27 High Street Chauncey.
Fourteen Kiwanis members and three guests met at Ho tel Gordon for a weekly dinner. Judge John Newcomb of the Athens County Juvenile Court spoke on fostering child morale by addressing delinquency causes. He cited homes and economic development as key to a better atmosphere, noting the county economy impacts society.
A minstrel cast was partly made up at a meeting Tuesday evening. Another meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium to complete the cast and begin rehearsals. The show is planned for about three weeks from now.
GLOUSTER-Vivian Red Ham bel writes his brother Hally from hospital two weeks after surgery that he is recovering and expects to return home soon.
An at home remedy advertisement markets Wonder Salve for itching eczema psoriasis infections athlete’s foot and other skin troubles from head to toe. The copy promises results or money back and lists Athens Drug Stores and local druggists as sellers.
Glouster Alumni Association will meet in the high school tonight at 7 30 for banquet plans dated May 29. Members of the graduating class will be special guests and fund raising projects will be discussed to cover banquet expenses.
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ Bible School met Friday evening in the church social rooms. Mrs. John Waldeck led the meeting and Weltha Williams read the scripture. They invited members to a Mothers Day banquet on May 12. Lunch was served to 14 members. next social committee includes Rosa Swartz, Mary Roberts, Fannie Bailey and Ola Eddy.
The Bible School Council of Glouster Church of Christ met to outline Daily Vacation Bible School occurring June 4 to 14. Visual aids and flannel graph lessons will serve all ages, with workbooks provided and senior Young People's members plus adults as teachers and supervisors.
Mr and Mrs Dave Murray of Cleveland visited his mother Mrs James Murray and sisters Rachel and Jane Murray from Friday to Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Easler of Pickaway stayed with Mr and Mrs Zack Williams and relatives over the weekend. Delmar Orme of Columbus visited Saturday and Sunday. Lee White of San Diego on Navy leave and Neal White of Troy were weekend guests of their mother Mrs Vera White and Mr and Mrs James Andrews.
Reported meeting of the Faithful Workers in Tuppers Plains with old officers taking their places. Members present listed with guests from Athens and Chauncey. Also notes on dinners, hospital visit, and Chit Chat Club meeting in Glouster.
The Rev. Troy Fields of Oak Grove preached at Morristown Holiness Church Sunday night in Morris.
Chauncey Church of Christ women sponsor a white elephant sale at the parish house next week with date to be announced. A committee will seek donations from locals and food will be sold to raise funds for parish improvements including a new kitchen. Basement rooms are readied for Boy Scout use and the building hosts Girl and Cub Scouts and various groups. Mrs. Helen Courtney leads the organizing committee.
Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders formerly of Trimble Heights announce the birth of a son John Frederick now residing in Detroit Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders of Trimble Heights
Hostess Mrs. Jack McCafferty of 40 Mill Street Chauncey will welcome Chauncey Garden Club members Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Roger Boling presiding and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass presenting the program.
Mrs Dorothy Mce Kinney is spending a week with Miss Ida Aten who is ill at her Letart home.
Chauncey Charles Skippy Carter celebrated his fifth birthday Sunday at home 65 Converse Street. Relatives and playmates attended the party with gifts and a decorated cake. Skippy’s Hermey relatives from Corning Ohio joined Chauncey’s friends Carolyn Tippett Brenda Shields and others in attendance.
Due to weekend services by Agnes Beaver at East Millfield Mission Church, the cottage prayer meeting of Morristown Holiness Church was discontinued for Friday night.
In Athens many suffer gas pressure that crowds the heart and causes misery. Certa Vin, a herbal remedy with vitamin B and iron, claims to relieve gas and enrich the blood. Available at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville and other druggists.
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