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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

18

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Chevetta Cavey at Glouster

Mrs Pauline Dew hosted a stork shower for Mrs Chevetta Cavey on Friday night. Prizes in games went to Mrs Dorothy Trace, Mrs Joan Andrews, Miss Betty Lewis, Mrs Pauline Dew, and Mrs Edna Post. Guests included numerous local residents and relatives.

Post Bonnie Trace Jody Moore Anna Lewis Mary Cavey Wilma Williams Marzin Shepard Donna Mae Brunton Joan McClelland Zella Brown Donna Long Rex Dew

Past Members Attend Meet of Daughters of St. George

The Daughters of St. George gathered at Kate Vaughn's home with An na Jonas officiating prayer and scripture by Vaughn. Anna Jonas recited The Dutchman's Lament and Kate Vaughn read. Prizes went to Anna Conway Anna Jonas Lizzie Williams and Sophia Hinton. Lunch was served by hostess Mary Johnston with help from president Mary Johnston.

Anna Jonas Tampa, Fla Lizzie Williams Pleasant City St. George's Lodge The Club

Lt. Col. Joe Miner Due Home for Visit

Mrs. Lewis Clark of Trimble received a letter from her son Lt. Col. Joe Miner who with Mrs. Miner is stationed at Fort Richardson Alaska. He and his family will leave for the mainland this month by boat to Seattle and drive the rest of the trip. He will have a 45 day leave and will then report at McClelland Air Base Sacramento for duty.

Glouster Lewis Clark Trimble Joe Miner Miner Fort Richardson Alaska Seattle McClelland Air Base Sacramento

Temperature swings mark day in Glouster community

Early Wednesday morning thermometers read 62 degrees in Glouster, rising to 82 by afternoon. Rain began around 4 30 and continued into the evening, with the mercury at 60 degrees by 9 30.

Grange Meeting Set For Trimble Group Saturday Evening

A Trimble Grange plans an 8 p.m. Saturday session to organize an inspection set for August 28. Members will discuss details and assign duties for the upcoming event.

Glouster Trimble

Nickols Move to McConnelsville for New Job

Mr and Mrs Jack Nickols have moved from living with Mrs John Shepard to McConnelsville where Mr Nickols is now employed.

Glouster Jack Nickols Nickols John Shepard McConnelsville Mr. Nickols

Willing Workers Class Meets At Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church held a Friday evening session in the church social rooms. Devotions were led by Mrs. Elmer Lantz and concluded with prayer. Readings and talks by several members, including poems and a short address, were presented to 16 members and two guests.

Glouster Methodist Church Sunday School Church Elmer Lantz Charles Kirkbride Stillwell Frank Yocum E. M. Blower Clara Golding Clay House Elizabeth Ellis Polly Blower Vianna Kirkbride

WCTU Meets At Cox Home

An evening was spent at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cox Tuesday with members of the WCTU and their families. A potluck dinner was served to numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bingman and granddaughter Bonnie, and many others in the community.

WCTU Cox Home Glouster Dave Cox C. A. Bingman Bonnie Goldie Willis John Bulloch Jennie Jones E. K. Pough Jane Helen Patty Sweeney Ansell Gamwell Malinda Forest Strohmeyer Abigail Galbraith Ernest Jones Della Gessell R. B. Smith C. E. Turner Bert Bingman Mrs. Cox and Roger Cox

Vacation Bible School to Close Friday at Trimble Church

GLOUSTER The Daily Vacation Bible School at Trimble Methodist Church will close with final exercises Friday night at 7 30. A Thursday picnic is planned for Memorial Park in Glouster.

Glouster Trimble

Local social notes show visits among families in Ohio and Dayton

Mrs Ottis Fuller of McConnelsville and Miss Lalla Danford hosted Merle Danford. John Carey family hosted Woodrow Kellys from West Carrollton and William Cavey of Dayton. John Cavey Jr. and sons Johnny and Timmy returned to Dayton after a weekend with Otto Ducan and John Cavey. Steubenville visitors Hemsley and Belford Hemsley’s Cincinnati trip followed by recovery news. E K Bryson with Billy and Arthur Bulloch visited Athens with Earl McGee and Jerry Lee. Overall, a weekend of family visits and health updates.

John Carey Woodrow Kelly Dennis Larry Carolyn West Carrollton Ohio William Cavey Franklin St Dayton John Cavey Johnny Timmy

Altar and Rosary Society Meet Thursday Evening

The Altar and Rosary Society will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m The program and social committees include Mrs Mary Smith Mrs George Cavale and Mrs John Bartels

Glouster Altar and Rosary Society Mary Smith George Cavale John Bartels

Appointments and Creditor Claims for Doanville and Athens

Bertha M. Coon named Administratrix of Besse M. Boal estate in Doanville Ohio creditors must file claims within four months. Francis D. White probate judge dated July 15 1948. R W Finsterwald named Administrator of Grace Clouston estate in Athens County Ohio claims barred after deadline. Dated July 23 1948. Francis D. White probate judge of said county.

Bertha M. Coon Doanville Ohio Besse M. Boal Athens County R. W. Finsterwald Athens Grace Clouston Francis D. White

Retiring Hero Col James P Devereux Led Wake Island Stand

Col James P Devereux USMC commanded Marines at Wake Island defending against a Japanese assault for two weeks. He retired August 1 after 25 years with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California. His unit damaged or sank five Japanese warships and he spent four years as a prisoner in Japan.

James P. Devereux USMC Wake Island 1St Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif Col. Devereux

Will of Clark M Cochran filed in Perry County

Clark M Cochran of Hopewell Township left all property to Edith Bussey in a will dated August 14 1943 witnessed by Albert Leckrone and E P Walser H H Cochran named executor without bond Personal property valued at 2000 real estate 6000. Other legal items include restraining order in Hershel Williams vs National Gas and Oil Co and multiple estate filings with bonds and appraisers.

New Lexington Clark M. Cochran Hopewell Township Edith Bussey Albert Leckrone E. P. Walser H. H. Cochran Hershel W. Williams National Gas and Oil Corp Clayton Township Tague and Tague Hershel Williams The National Gas and Oil Co Carl H. Daugherty Emma L. Daugherty Daniel C. Jenkins John V. Quinn Leonard V. Butterfield John A. Hottenroff Fred J. Barnett Ted Rodgers William Brock Buckingham Alvah Wood Rodena Florence Wood

Carpenter Grange Picnic Highlights Ohio State Grange address

Columbia Grange members attended the Farm Bureau Grange picnic at State Farm Grove. Joseph Fichter delivered the afternoon address and readings were offered by Mrs. Bessie Stansbury and Mrs. Nellie Tracy. Pomeroy High School band performed. Awards honored Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Powellson before their move to Rio Grande College. Bus drivers Chester Price Mendal Jordan and Fred Cheadle were approved. Visitors included the Woodyards and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Chase. The Rev. Bowen preached at Carpenter Baptist Church on August 1 and Rio Grande College president Rev. McDermott will speak August 15.

Mendal Jordan Fred Cheadle Carey Woodyard Arthur Woodyard Columbus Claude Chase Sarasota Fla Roy Wiseman Springfield H. E. Starkey Bowen Carpenter Baptist Church

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Mrs. Cavey Stork Harries Vacation Bible School Ottis Fuller Lalla Danford Merle Danford City Cleaners Quick Cleaners Joe Williams Glouster, O Glouster, Ohio Perry County Robert Struck Ruth Struck Tennessee Rhea Fern Morgan Crooksville Theodore Morgan A. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Court Laura Blackson Earl Blackson, Jr Court of Common Pleas William A. Brown Redfield Helen L. Tokie Corning William L. McDaniel Thelma Eveland Ralph A. Masterson Gloria Masterson Dodd
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