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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

8

Revival Begins at Chauncey Church of Christ

Revival services start next Sunday May 2 at the Chauncey Church of Christ with evangelist Rev Orville W Williams from Mc Arthur Ohio. Rev Neil Crawford of Athens will preach Sunday night and Williams will lead all other meetings. The church board and Sunday school officers met Monday to prepare and set attendance goals. Rev Gilbert Courtney is pastor.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Orville W. Williams McArthur Ohio Neil Crawford Athens Williams Gilbert Courtney Chauscey Church

Chauncey and Dover Social and Personal

Chauncey and Dover area residents and relatives gather at homes in Chauncey Glouster and Athens for visits and family events. Members of Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR attend a meeting in Nelsonville. Miners plan an April 29 meeting at the White Ash Mine in Chauncey with secretary Wilbur L. Grandstaff urging attendance.

Chauncey White Ash Wilbur L. Grandstaff

Clary Rites Held At Carbon Hill Church

Funeral services for John Clary 67 were conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney and singers from the Church of Christ Sunday at the Carbon Hill Church of Christ. Burial followed in Carbon Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Isabel, two daughters and five sons, six sisters and one brother. Chauncey and Mrs Clary attended. Also notes weekly Morristown Holiness Church cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 at Mrs Samuel Pyles home Bailey Run.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ John Clary Carbon Hill Church of Christ Carbon Hill Clary Isabel Clary Charles Clary Morristown Holiness Church Samuel Pyles Bailey Run

Four Mines Active in Chauncey District Work Report

Four mines operated Tuesday in Chauncey district per the work report: Poston No. 6 White Ash No. 69 Black Diamond and No. 9. Only four mines worked Monday: Poston No. 6 White Ash No. 69 Black Diamond and No. 5 at Murray.

Chauncey Poston Murray

Dexter Aid Society Met at Church

Members of the Ladies Aid Society met at the Christian Church Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs. Mary Nelson and children Old Dexter. Repainting work on Mrs. Mary Dulaney’s residence was noted by Emmett Davis and Robert McKinney. Nearby visitors and guests are listed, with multiple names and towns. Large fish were reported caught in Leading Creek by Kenneth Weaver and Doug Chaney.

J. F. Bowles Don Morgan New Lima Gail Sheets Charleston Harold Smith Gon Bruce Ethel Russell Dayton Amanda Russell Leading Creek Dexter Kenneth Weaver Doug Chaney Floyd Dunfee Rutland Teressa Taylor Rockbridge Irene Unschriltz

Red Cross Operates Under Special Congressional Charter

The American Red Cross operates under a special congressional charter granted January 5, 1905, defining its regulatory status and authority as a national disaster relief organization.

American Red Cross

Letart Falls Social Briefs highlights local visits

Mrs. Robert Steiff will attend her cousin Dorothy Varian’s Racine High School graduation. Several locals host guests including Ruth Weldon and Billy Amos. brothers, cousins, and in laws travel between Racine Canton Columbus Parkersburg and Denver in social exchanges across the week.

Letart Falls Robert Steiff Marion Dorothy Varian Racine High School Elizabeth Alexander Ruth Weldon Racine D. N. Shane Antiquity Frank Shane T. W. Wagner O.H.E Wagner J. A. Quillin C. H. Quillin Pleasant Maggie Pickens Charles Middleport Pickens Dayton Billy Amos W. ©. Barnitz A. B. Alexander Homer Housh Saxon Della Roush Ora Lewis Canton Rush Johnson Columbus Flora Johnson P. B. Alexander Pauline Dorothy Hildah H. C. Alexander Red Cross Wilber Lewis Leonard Lewis St. Clair Hill J. M. Hill and Sons G. G. Elliott New Haven Clara Day Gallipolis James Howell Charleston J. E. Stewart D. H. Sharp Texas A. W. Nappenberger Stanley McGlouthen Colorado Springs Colo Joe Hill Homer Pickens Dorothy Hill Agnes Pickens Pearl Norris Parkersburg

Miss Nellie Dennison Honor Planned at Town House

Mrs Sharma Kirkbride entertains at Bishopville Town House Friday for Miss Nellie Dennison of Eskville West Virginia. Fifty guests attend with games contests and candy served as entertainment.

Glouster Sharma Kirkbride Bishopville Nellie Dennison Eskville W. Va

Beaverbrook Listed In Canada Who's Who Edition

For the first time Lord Beaverbrook owner of the Daily Express is included in the new red bound Who's Who in Canada. The preface says the Canadian edition compares with its English model and adds its own features of interest.

London U.P Lord Beaverbrook Daily Express Canada

Glouster Social and Brief Personal Notes

Glouster social notes record visits and greetings among residents. Robert Williams and Mrs. Williams traveled to Youngstown to visit Frank Williams and Nell Robinson, with various locals hosting guests in Athens Belleaire and Columbus. Several illness and recovery items are noted including Virginia Pride at Mt Sterling and W H Hoon’s convalescence.

Harold Lamborn Athens Virginia Pride Mt. Sterling R. G. Weber Merle Danford Helen Keirns Columbus Gene Bingman Nannie Frances Viney Artie Lester Smithers Albert T. Allen Elre West Bishopville Dean FE. Watkins Miss Bracket Akron J. M. Watkins Daugherty Mary Shephard John Vess Clarence Ada Irom Dora Lizzie McGee Price del Joseph W. H. Hoon Orland Richardson Frank Phillips McConnelsville Stockport

Dance Honoring Ezra Weekley At Leonard Taylor Home

Mr and Mrs Leonard G Taylor entertained with a dance on Saturday night for Ezra Weekleys eighteenth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leslie Davis and son Jackie Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson Sugar Creek Mr and Mrs P E Weekley Mr and Mrs Wesley Keirns Mr and Mrs Walter Keirns Mr and Mrs Fred Keirns and daughter Violet Marvin Keirns Carl Keirns Charlotte Males Elsie Keirns William McCune Victor Weekley Don Weekley Dan Keirns Jack Keirns Isabel Keirns Dorris Keirns Ruth Mitchell Raymond Keirns Carrol Keirns Sand Ridge James Carter John Carter Wayne Hogue Joe Chalkey Russell Smith Nile Sayre Ruth and Ida Sayre Mr and Mrs William Hartley and sons William Jr and Robert Mrs Sophia Smith and son Willard Dean Howard and Gerald Taylor Trimble Route 1 Fredrick Mingus Glouster Mr and Mrs Harry Grandstaff and daughter Harriett Lee Mrs Flora Grandstaff Mrs Lewis Parker and daughter Jo Ann McConnelsville and the guest of honor Ezra Weekley Sand Ridge.

Carl Keirns Charlotte Males Elsie Keirns William McCune Victor Weekley Don Weekley Dan Keirns Jack Keirns Isabel Keirns Dorris Keirns Ruth Mitchell Raymond Keirns Carrol Keirns Sand Ridge James Carter John Carter Wayne Hogue Joe Chalkey Russell Smith Nile Sayre Ruth Ida Sayre William Hartley William Jr Robert Sophia Smith Willard Dean Howard Gerald Taylor Trimble Route 1 Fredrick Mingus Glouster Harry Grandstaff Harriett Lee Flora Grandstaff Lewis Parker Jo Ann McConnelsville Ezra Weekley

Co-Workers Take Narrow Lead in Church Class Contest

The Co-Workers class widened their lead over the Young Married People by one point to eleven in a Church of Christ contest. Last Sunday the Co-Workers had 15 members versus 14 for the Young Married People as the two-week competition continues. A Lisbon law bans pedestrians from speaking while crossing streets.

Glouster Church of Christ

Boy Scouts Meet Wednesday Night Change

Boy Scout Troop 72 sponsored by the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 7 PM instead of Tuesday. Members who have not paid yearly dues are urged to pay now so the troop can register. Next week the meeting returns to Tuesday as usual. Ships carry cargoes while cars haul shipments.

Boy Scout Troop 72 The Church of Christ

Recruiting Scouts for Glouster GirI Scout Troops

Recruiters invite GLOUSTER Girls aged 10 to 15 for Girl Scouts Troop I or II to a wiener roast Thursday evening. All Scouts meet at 5 o'clock at the concrete bridge north of Glouster. Japanese jugglers perform with a fan in feats of skill.

Glouster Girl Scouts

Vinton Personal and Brief Social Notes

Daisy Hutchinson and Anna Louise Sprague were seen together last week. Helen Quickle visited here after working in Gallipolis. The Ladies Aid met with Mary Walker for quilting and a potluck lunch. Local residents attended the American Legion parade in Wellston. Greta and Junior Bobo visited relatives in Cheshire. Pittsburgh visitors returned Friday. Ward family at Ewington spent Sunday together. Rev. Herman Lewis of Denvertown visited. Wilbur Gray of Huntington visited. Monroe Mills announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital.

Greta Junior Cheshire Earl Quick Bob Diggens John Casto Pittsburgh Emet Ward Mary Ward Ewington Herman Lewis Denvertown Wilbur Gray Hunington Tom Gray Monroe Mills Holzer Hospital

Missionaries and Youth Group Attend Nelsonville County Meeting

Members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ attended a county wide session in Nelsonville on Saturday. Herbert Smith, a missionary to Africa for 25 years, spoke on African life. An African banquet and dances followed. Attendees from here included Rev. David P. Morris, Miss Mary Jane Morris, Miss Lois Balderson, Miss Alice Thomas, and David Morris.

Glouster Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ Nelsonville Herbert Smith Africa David P. Morris Mary Jane Morris Lois Balderson Alice Thomas David Morris

Mrs Alexander Madek Leaves Hospital for Chauncey Home

Mrs Alexander Madek, who had surgery two weeks ago at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, was moved by ambulance Saturday to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey in Chauncey.

Glouster High Plans 1937 Field Meet Friday

Glouster Field and track meet set for Friday afternoon April 30 at Glouster High School. Proceeds go to the baseball team for new equipment. Events span Junior High and Senior High divisions with sprints relays jumps and throws for both boys and girls. winners receive victory pennants.

Glouster Glouster High School

Mrs Viney Hosts Church Classes In Glouster

Mrs Andrew Viney hosted First Baptist Church classes Nos 1 and 2 in Glouster Monday evening with Mrs Helen Leach presiding and Mrs Myrtle Warren as secretary. Visitors included Mr and Mrs William Misnor and Mrs Creig of Columbus. A lunch followed for several members and visitors. The next meeting will be at 19 Morgan Street, May 3.

Glouster Andrew Viney First Baptist Church Helen Leach Myrtle Warren Eunice Misner William Misnor Creig Columbus Rose Williams William Mis

Bishopville Club Holds All Day Get-Together at Townhouse

GLOUSTER The Get-Together Club met all day at the Townhouse on April 22. Mrs. Garnet Reed received the mystery box donated by Mrs. Edna Stanley. Hattie Thompson won the high score prize and Lucy Williams the consolation prize. Mrs. Edwin Carpenter played a piano solo. A bed spread was given to Lucy Kirkbride, former club president. A potluck supper honored many members and guests, and planning for a forthcoming play began at the meeting.

Glouster Edna Stanley Garnet Reed Hattie Thompson Lucy Williams Edwin Carpenter Lucy Kirkbride Gertrude Jewell Lucy Petticord Hattie Watkins Edith Robinson Betty Lou Robinson Ruth Triplett Lucy Kirkebride Audrey Steffy Carol Steffy Gertrude Robinson Mae Stump Charlene Stump Lucy Willlia

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Chauncey and Dover Darrel Witham Dayne Jayne Marshal Burke Witham Lettie Doe Hintz Elizabeth Zane Dew Dar Edgar Brown Helen Dorr Ruth Ann Newark Brown Watt Ferrer Gladys Pickering Christine Brown Helen Courtney Guy Nellie Brookins Thelma Jean Lettie Hintz Gloria Hintz Clinton Courtney Ernest Stanley Boli Guy Brookins Howard Home Mary Dew Thomas Dew Warwood Dew Ira Cunningham Wilma Kranyik N. S. Harvey Lawrence Shields Charles C. Shields Dexter Aid Society Miss Dennison Leonard Taylor Lisbon George Clark Mrs. Viney Bishopville Club Fishbaugh W. Union Street Thrift-O-Gram Abs Clas Cispany
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