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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
10
The Frank McCann Post and unit will hold their annual picnic at Zaleski Park in Vinton County on Sunday August 6. Members are asked to meet at the American Legion hall at 10 a.m. with lunch baskets for a day at the new recreation park.
The 105th Providence Missionary Baptist Association and Ministerial Institute convene August 16 20 at First Baptist Church Glouster Ohio with Rev James T Crabel pastor and Dr O P Wright moderator. Leading pastors will speak and Friday is Women’s Day with Kate Luckadoo Edna Lewis C T Isom and Charles Crabl among those present. A long absent delegation is returning and a cordial public welcome is extended.
Ephraim Millican of Millfield aged 67 died at home Thursday afternoon. Survived by wife, two sons Charles and William, and two daughters Mrs Goldie Russell and Mary Russell, all of Millfield. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Russell home conducted by Rev Howard Simpson. Burial location not announced.
Ten aeries of this district visit Glouster Aerie 468 Sunday afternoon for Fraternal Order of Eagles initiation of District 4. A baseball game follows with Jacksonville Indians facing Nelsonville Eagles.
Mrs James Dennison and her three daughters Helen Ann and Kathryn will take possession next week after purchasing the R D Woods property on Broad Street. They vacated the Ralph Woods family property last week and move from the Lester Faires property on Main Street.
In Glouster Maine a church meeting elects Mary Cole as president Junior Johnson as vice president Rex Lent as secretary and Ira Jean Nelson as treasurer. Miss Merle Danford oversees a social hour with refreshments after the session.
Dorcas Class of Hollister A B Sunday School met at Mrs. Lelia Powers home with Mrs. Ann Rowland assisting. Fifteen members and two visitors attended. Mrs. Tempie McGee won the Mystery Box. Lunch was served by the hostesses with June Wetzel assisting. The visiting guest was Mrs. Cecil Cunningham of California visiting her mother Mrs. Ida Yount.
Mr and Mrs William Brown hosted a Sunday party for their son Billy Gordon turning three. A pink candle decorated cake was served with cake ice cream and pink lemonade. Guests included Susie Martin Ruth Ann Thompson Myra Anderson Denanna Clemons Jackie Sabra Jean Dunlap Suzanna Colbert Judy Zimmers Judy Vernon Larry Seiler Jackie Larry Bell Mack Hinton David Kennedy Beverly Ronnie Clark and the honoree Billy Gordon.
In Glouster the First Baptist Church under the trustees direction completed extensive repairs and remodeling. New cement steps with rest rooms, opaque windows, railings around the rostrum, new rugs, and rubber aisle runners were added. The social room and kitchen were redecorated and updated with a screened kitchen and dining area, a stove, built in cupboards, and a sink with both hot and cold water.
Sub headquarters for the State Highway Department trucks and equipment have been installed in Glouster. The city garage and land near the Madison Street bridge are turned over to the state for two years. Three Glouster men employed by the department F. D. Finney Harry Richards and Homer Johnson will work from Glouster instead of Amesville.
Corning notes report a Sunday evening dedication at United Brethren church for a small portable organ funded by Christian Endeavor Societies led by Mrs. Helen Shonkwiler. The 4-H Sew-Sew-So Club met at Mrs. Mary Baxter’s home to sew toys potholders and dresses with thirteen members present. Visitors from Congo and Columbus mentioned along with hospital visits and a patient at Fort Hayes. Betty Brown began an extended Springfield visit.
The Missionary society of the U B Church held a regular meeting and picnic at Mrs. Isabel McLain's home with a program led by Alice Mae Wilson and Mary Baxter. Lunch followed and a social time included Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Shonkwiler, Doris Shonkwiler, and many others. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church plans a picnic at Water Works Park in New Lexington on Thursday August 10 with a church gathering time 2:30 to 3.00 PM.
Rev. Max M. Martin announces Lord's Day sermon on The Galilean Accent with Communion at 10:00 a m after 9:00 a m Bible School. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 6:30 p m, evening service at 7:30 p m. Acts second chapter expository sermon.
Arthur Wolf sells his share to Harold Brown making Brown Brown Wolf Market the owner and proprietor. James Wolf remains employed at the store which will continue operating under the Brown Wolf Market name.
Ida Myers is seriously ill at her daughter Mrs J B Frank’s home. Maxine Bailey recently from Marietta visited relatives. Lester Trussell returned home from Chester after two weeks with his daughter. Dayton Haymans hosted Paul Coen of Long Bottom and Mr and Mrs Jim Spain with Mr and Mrs Milford Cole of Marion on Sunday. A Bashan family reunion at J C Rose home included D G Willard family, Ralph Williams family, D C Rose Canton, R F Dye daughter Donna Akron, Arthur Denver and others.
Fond du Lac solves parking problem by placing a curb side mailbox in the downtown area. Motorists can mail letters without leaving their cars due to the city’s new post office lacking parking facilities.
Chauncey Millfield and Morristown DVBS close with programs, songs and handwork exhibits. Speakers included Rev. Robert Lawrence at Chauncey and Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Millfield with Miss Irene McDowell as guest at Morristown. Enrollments: Chauncey 75, Millfield 125.
Chauncey Church of Christ held a Sunday morning promotion service for the Cradle Roll Beginners and Primary Departments. Lois Ann Shafer accompanied at the piano as children sang and received certificates guided by Cradle Roll Superintendent Mrs Burg Johnston and teachers Clifford Shafer Betty Jane Courtney Eva Ferrer and Julia Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Dan Friedberg and son Stanley left Thursday for their home in Cleveland after spending their vacation in Chauncey with Mrs Friedbergs mother Mrs Sarah Wilson and family Mr Friedberg a teacher at Cleveland high school attended the summer session at Ohio University while here.
Rev Edward Lewis, pastor, will deliver a 7:30 PM sermon at Millfield Church of Christ titled Hard ships Turned To Power. A large attendance of the membership is anticipated.
Community notes from Concord list church preaching by Rev W P Clark at 2 30 Sunday and many social visits. Locals recount dinners visits trips to Columbus Chillicothe Buckeye Lake and Muskingum River fishing with relatives and friends during a busy week.
The piece notes that England's top honey producers are in the Cotswolds and the Wiltshire dairy district, identified for thriving apiary conditions and prolific yields.
The Rev Gilbert Courtney will preach Sunday at 9 30 in Taylor Ridge Church of Christ and 10 30 in Trimble Church of Christ. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock he will preach in the Church of Christ at Orange Meigs County.
Chauncey M. J. Gardner, one of the town's oldest residents, is reported ill at his Chauncey home. He is a well known local figure with a long association in the community.
John Shafer, who had a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens two weeks ago, is expected to be moved to his home Saturday or Sunday. His wife Mrs Shafer, recently discharged from White Cross Hospital in Columbus after a major operation, is also recovering well and may receive brief visits.
George Katzenbach Sr. remains ill at his home on Mill Street Chauncey with no change in condition.
The Trimble Churches plan union services Sunday at 7 30 p m in Trimble M E Church Rev Gilbert Courtney of Trimble Church of Christ will deliver the sermon Rev Robert Lawrence Trimble M E Church will lead the song service and devotions with special music.
Chauncey Donald Henry who was injured when struck by a school bus in Main Street will leave White Cross Hospital Columbus to return home at week’s end. His wife Pearl has kept vigil with him at the hospital.
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