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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1948

Page

5

Glouster Delegation Seeks Route 13 Road Upgrades

Glouster and Trimble residents traveled to Columbus along with Senator Stanley Mechem to urge inclusion of a second Route 13 segment in summer improvement plans. The group sought funding for a four mile stretch above Rendville and highlighted the need for nearby sections in poor condition. Delegation members include Merrill Ogg Richard Guinther Gus Morris Johnny Crawford Harold Seiler James Clemmons Jr Thomas Williams Sr J C Eby B R Angle John King Jr and others from Glouster and Trimble.

Glouster Trimble Columbus Earl Reed Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Rendville Mechem Senator Mechem Merrill Ogg Richard Guinther Gus Morris Johny Crawford Harold Seiler James Clemmons Thomas Williams J. C. Eby B. R

Miss Danford Hosts Dinner for Visiting Famas

Miss Lalla Danford hosted a dinner Wednesday honoring Mr and Mrs Anthony J Fama and their sons Joseph and Dennis. The Famas travel from San Francisco to New Brunswick New Jersey and are visiting Athens before proceeding to Uniontown Pennsylvania to see Mrs Culver, the Famas grandmother.

Glouster Lalla Danford Anthony J. Fama Joseph Dennis Famas San Francisco New Brunswick N. J Fama Lois Danford Frank Danford T. E. Gibson Anthony McPherson Carol

Local residents visit relatives and return home

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Riggs return to Arizona after visiting Mrs. Riggs mother and grandmother in Murray City and relatives in Columbus. Numerous locals including Mrs. Robert Johnson Mrs. Ethel Webster and son Charles and others are noted for visits with relatives and friends in nearby towns.

Murray City Milton Riggs Arizona Sally Riggs Julia Robinson Riggs Columbus Robert Johnson Cleveland Ethe] Webster Charles Senacaville Harold Rose Buffalo, O Lester Sorrell Nelsonville Almeda Moody Glouster Jack Collins Dayton Jack Gottke Port Gottke Elmer Evans Wanda Rosalie Jean Craft Arlene Lauriskey Lena Campbell Harold Dixon Dixie Lee Dixon Lawrence Smith Buchtel Louis Sabo Betty Sabo Elsie Evans Adrian Hoskins Chastine Lowery Logan Howard Craft

Jacksonville EUB and Area Church Schedules

Church notices list service times and leaders for Jacksonville EUB Hollister EUB Glouster Church of Christ Jacksonville Methodist Trimble Methodist Redtown Free Methodist Bishopville Church of Christ Mcleish Union Spencer Ridge Bible Christian Church Glouster Methodist Trimble West Side Church of Christ Bible study and worship times. Pastors named include Rev A A Green Rev L A Robinson Rev Daniel K Teater Rev H H Lafferty Rev Eugene Brown and Rev Oscar King.

Jacksonville E.U.B A. A. Green Hollister Mr. Green Roy Strausbaugh Bishopville Church OF Christ McLeish Union Leona Thompson Spencer Ridge Bible Christian Church Thompson Glouster Methodist Eugene Brown Oscar King Hamden Methodist Youth Fellowship Trimble West Side

Meigs County Notes and Local Updates

Stanley Swan, rural mail carrier, moved from Meigs Hospital to St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg and improved after transfusions. Mrs. Oscar Babcock returns from Holzer Hospital. About 125 attended the Meigs County Youth Fellowship at the Methodist Church. Six local ministers were present. The Cowderys report loss of 40 000 cabbage plants from recent flood. Bertha Little of Little Hocking visited. L. E. Young broke her left wrist in a home fall. A weekend visit by Hensleys and Ava Deffenbaugh to Warnock and Bethesda. E L Clark left for Columbus and overseas duty. Belpre chapter inspection attended by Hensley group. Eva Lawrence arrives from East Liverpool for summer.

Long Bottom Stanley Swan Meigs Hospital St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Oscar Babcock Holzer Hospital Meigs County Methodist Church Wesleyan Foundation Cow Bertha Little Little Hocking L. E. Young H. A. Hensley John Hensley Ava Deffenbaugh Warnock Bethesda

Cunningham in Columbus on sick leave with sister

S. A. Cunningham of Columbus, long ill, is spending a sick leave with his sister Miss Esta Cunningham in Glouster.

Glouster S. A. Cunningham Columbus Miss Esta Cunningham

John Andrews Dies at 53 in Glouster

John Andrews 53 lifelong Glouster resident died of a heart attack Thursday afternoon. Survived by wife Edith and six sons, three daughters, father Loren, siblings, and relatives in Ohio Michigan New Jersey. A World War I veteran and former Glouster Waterworks electrician, he belonged to Glouster Aerie 468 FOE. Friends may call at C. F. Wallace funeral home. funeral arrangements to be announced.

Glouster John Andrews Edith Crystal Irene Howbey Michigan Blanche Clarke California Harry James Lawrence Robert Nelsonville Jack Billy Armed Services New Jersey Loren Andrews Sadie Echstenkamper Columbus Gladys Smith Cleveland Andrews Glouster Aerie FOE Glouster Waterworks C. F. Wallace Funeral Home

Former Local Minister to Speak at Fairview Mission Sunday

The Rev. J. A. Hopkins a Free Methodist minister formerly in Urbancrest will return to the community to deliver three sermons at the Fairview Mission Sunday services at 10 am 2 pm and 7 30 pm He is 81 years old and has preached in neighboring churches of the faith.

Glouster J. A. Hopkins Urbancrest Fairview Mr. Hopkins

Birthday Celebrations for Ruth Smith and Daughter Margaret Bullock

Mrs Ruth Smith of Chauncey hosted a Sunday two course dinner at W Main St to honor her birthday anniversary and that of her daughter Mrs Margaret Ellen Bullock born the same day. Guests included William Collins Fritz Smith and family Lawrence Bullock Owen Upward Detroit Arthur J Smith and others.

Chauncey Ruth Smith W. Main St Margaret Ellen Bullock William Collins Fritz Smith Roger Sheila Janice Larry Lawrence Bullock Owen Upward Margaret Collins Detroit Arthur J. Smith

Family Night Planned at Trimble Church of Christ

Rev. Gilbert Courtney announces Family Night at Trimble Church of Christ on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The program features six two minute talks on Christian Family Interests, new members welcomed, dedication service, music by a children's chorus and male quartet, and a social hour with refreshments. Committee members include Maxine Heiser Fern Johnson Gertrude Rainey Zoe Herrold and Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Trimble Church of Christ Maxine Heiser Fern Johnson Gertrude Rainey Zoe Herrold

Chauncey VFW Auxiliary to Be Instituted Sunday

Ladies of Chauncey VFW Auxiliary travel to Nelsonville Sunday at 2 p.m. where the local unit will be instituted by Eileen Richey 12th District president. The ceremony takes place at the Nelsonville VFW Home.

Chauncey Ladies of the Chauncey Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Nelsonville Eileen Richey 12Th District of Ladies Auxiliary VFW

Pilot Chauncey Fuller Visits Chauncey In Pontiacs Flight

Chauncey resident Chauncey Pierce Fuller owner and pilot from Pontiac Michigan flies in for a weekend visit. He travels with John Montgomery and his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell. The Plains visit grandparents Rex Carfrey and William Tucker in Columbus. GLOUSTER WCTU to meet at Methodist Parsonage Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

Chauncey Pierce Fuller Pontiac, Mich John Montgomery Pontiac Clarence Russell Ellis Ave Daniel David Charles Carfrey Plains Columbus Rex Carfrey William Tucker Glouster WCTU Methodist Main Street

Methodist Choir to Practice Thursday Evening at Church

The Methodist Choir will meet at the church for practice Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded to bring their music and smiles.

Glouster

Old-Fashioned Service Planned by The Plains Church

An old fashioned service is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at The Plains Church of God with pastor S J Williams preaching An Old Fashioned Saviour Kerosene lights will be used to evoke the period The church hosts nightly meetings at 7 30 during the series.

Chauncey Plains Church of God S. J. Williams

Birth announced for son to Chauncey Thomas family

Mr and Mrs David Thomas of Detroit formerly Chauncey and Nelsonville announce the birth of a son named David Thomas. Mrs Thomas formerly Helen Evans and Mrs Owen Upward of Detroit are the baby's grandmothers.

Chauncey David Thomas Detroit Chauncey and Nelsonville Thomas Helen Evans Owen Upward

Chauncey Welcome for Detroit Guests Smith Family

Mrs Collins and Mr and Mrs Dar ser Uhles of Detroit visited Chauncey recently as guests of the former’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Arthur J Smith on West Main Street.

Chauncey Damon Collins Darser Uhles Detroit Arthur J. Smith W. Main St

WSCS Meeting Notice for Wooster Church Auditorium

The WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet in the church auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p.m. This brief notice invites members to attend the community gathering and discussion in the worship space.

Glouster WSCS The Methodist Church

Chauncey Area Church Services This Week

Chauncey and nearby churches publish Sunday schedules with multiple congregations. Methodist charges meet 9:30 a.m. schools and 2:30 p.m. preaching at Chauncey. Church of Christ groups schedule 9:30 a.m. school and various service times across Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble and Taylor Ridge. Pilgrim Holiness holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with 6:30 p.m. youth.

H. H. Lafferty Chauncey and Millfield Chauncey Church OF Christ Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge

Plains Area Churches Schedule Brightens Week

Gus Graham leads FRE WILL BAPTIST with Zion Lower Plains Prattsville Zaleski Wellston churches in joint activities. The Plains Church of the Nazarene led by Lena Brandenburg lists Sunday school 9 30, preaching at 10 30 by Frank Noel Jr and music by the Moore sisters. Plains Methodist speaks of services 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship 7 30 evening with Charlies Caffrey sermons and board and prayer meetings.

Will Baptist Church Gus Graham Zion Lower Plains Prattsville Zaleski Wellston THE Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Frank Noel Sciotoville Ohio Moore Sisters Plains Methodist — Church Charlies Caffrey

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Miss Danford Church News of Loyal Order Moose High St William J. Davis Security Bank Athens Loyal Order OF Moose Glouster, Ohio Chauncey Vew Roger Dean, Inc Beauty and Grace East State Avon Athens, Ohio MEEBT Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock Seventh Day Adventist A. Bata Morristown Helen Tatman Church OF God Clarence Way ATLAS
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