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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1945

Page

3

Moose Fall at Home in 3 0 Loss to Middleport

Glouster’s Henry allowed five hits while Walters gave up eight in a 3 to 0 defeat Sunday at home. Stephenson led Moose batting with two hits in three at bats. Next game is Thursday August 3 at six in the evening a home talent clash with Glouster Old Timers.

Glouster Moose Middleport Henry Pleasant Trimble Township Memorial Fund Vern G. Hall Sgt Luzon Philippines New Guinea

Trimble Service Men and Local News Update

Mrs. Fred Higgins receives a birthday cable from CpL Roi Higgins in Paris now returning to Germany after an eight day Paris visit. Sgt Louis Morgan dies of wounds in Denver hospital. Navy man Jack Gaskalla, home on leave, visited Trimble relatives after serving on a landing barge in the Normandy invasion. Donald Standley writes from Germany after 23 months overseas. Trimble guests include Mr and Mrs John Burkam and family. Ladies Aid of Millfield Church to meet at Jacksonville Park for all day event and picnic.

Fred Higgins Cpl Roiland Higgins Paris Germany Thomas R. Reese Shawnee Sgt Louis Morgan Denver Colorado Saipan Jack Gaskalla Navy John Gaskalla Columbus Trimble Daisy Grandy Normandy Ladies Aid Meeting Chauncey Ladies Aid of Millfield Methodist Church Jacksonville Park

Millfield Child Moved to Hospital After Surgery

Peggy Anh Moody, seven, daughter of Mrs Theo Moody of Millfield, was stricken with appendicitis Saturday night. Rushed to Sheltering Arms Hospital she underwent an operation. She travelled with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank Marks. She is the third family member to have an operation in five weeks. Her mother has returned to Millfield.

Glouster Peggy Anh Theo Moody Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Marks Chris Skinner

Union Church Service Held At Stadium

Overcast skies did not deter a fair sized congregation at the stadium for a union church service Sunday evening. Rev Eugene Brown opened with scripture and prayer, Rev C B Tigner delivered the sermon on The Hornet That God Sent, and Dr J O Kinneman’s archaeology remarks were cited. Services for the summer will begin at 7:45.

Glouster Union Stadium E. K. Peugh Jesus Maude Williams Eugene Brown C. B. Tigner Israel Egypt Canaan J. O Kinneman Palestine Johaa Joshua Canjuan Dr. Kinneman Jehova America United States State of Ohio Loyal Protective Life Insurance Company Bouten Massachusetts Wit Ness Columbus Ohio Walter Dressel Insurance of

Dover Girl Sends Home Souvenirs From France

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs James Mullins received a box of souvenirs from their daughter Corporal Geraldine Mullins stationed in France after two years overseas. She mentions meeting two Chauncey men there Edwrad Magus and Paul McKinney. Mrs Mullins also got a letter from son Roy Mullins in the South Pacific. The Mullins family hosted John Mullins and two children Jeanie and Johnnie during a Sunday visit.

Chauncey James Mullins Cpl Geraldine Mulins France Edwr Ad Magus Paul McKinney Mullins Roy Mullns South Pacific John Mullins Jeanie Johnnie Mulling Home

Birthday party honors Jimmy McDonald at Plains home

Mr and Mrs Walter McDonald hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at The Plains for son Jimmy’s fourth birthday. Cousin Dean Ray Circle of Nelsonville also celebrated his thirteenth birthday, with covers set for H L McDonald, Gilbert Circle and families, and the McDonald household.

Chauncey Walter McDonald the Plains Jimmy Jimmy Dean Ray Nelsonville H L McDonald Gilbert Circle Jimmy

Plains Class To Hear Conner

The Plains Monthly meeting of the Methodist Sunday School class will meet Friday August 10 at 8 o clock in the church with Roger Conner of Athens as guest speaker. All men of the community are urged to attend and ladies are welcome to listen.

The Plains Methodist Sunday School Roger Conner Athens

Mattie Mackey Dies After Long Illness

Mattie Mackey aged 92 dies at his Redtown home after several weeks illness. Immigrated from Finland in 1889 and resided in Glouster area until death. Survived by son Henry Redtown. daughters Mrs Gabriel Perrin Redtown Mrs Mary Anderson and Mrs Hannaa Kutta Cleveland. 13 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and Mrs Walter Anson To dren Jedo and niece Marlene. Funeral at Free Methodist Church Raber Columbus two weeks with burial at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call in Redtown. Mrs E Shirkey Jacksonville spent Thursday with J W Herrold Trimble. Anna Louise Mary Virginia Logue Columbus spent weekend with Ronny Bulloch in Marion and other relatives. Chauncey Ladies Aid Society meets at church for quilting with relatives and friends. Gerald Dunlevy injured in Detroit motor car crash. condition serious.

Glouster Mattie Mackey Redtown Finland Henry Gabriel Perrin Mary Anderson Hannaa Kutta Cleveland Walter Anson Todren Jedo Marlene Raber Columbus Free Methodist Church Trimble Harold Morrison Taylor J. W. Herrold Ridge Cemetery Athens E . Shirkey Jacksonville Marry Lin- Chauncey Soviety Scott Chauncey Methodist Church Harvey Maxwell Af Dayton Herman Kempton Winfield A Lewis John E. Wandling David Margaret Dunlevy Gerald Dunlevy Detroit Dunlevy

Mens Brotherhood meeting at Plains Methodist Church Friday

Chauncey will host a monthly meeting of the Mens Brotherhood of The Plains Methodist Church Friday at 8 pm. C. J. McCullough leads devotions and the guest speaker will be Roger Connor of Athens. All men of the church and community are invited.

Chauncey Mens Brotherhood of the Plains Methodist Church C. J. McCullough Roger Connor Athens

Mrs Virginia Weaver Dies Near Letart

Mrs Virginia Burdette Weaver wife of H Marcus Weaver of Letart Route 2 died Saturday night funeral arrangements not completed last night arrival of a military brother awaited She is survived by her husband parents Mr and Mrs K Burdette a sister Katherine and a brother Bobby both at home two brothers Woodell and George William in military service She attended local schools and was known in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Virginia Burdette Weaver H Marcus Weaver Letart Weaver K. Burdette Sand Hill Road Katherine Bobby Woodell George William Burdette Point. Pleasant

Vacation group returns from Buckeye Lake

Mrs C N Sanders and sons Bob and Bill and Mrs Ida McDaniel with Mrs L A Morrison and daughter Faye of Jacksonville return Sunday from a week at Buckeye Lake. Albert Fulton of Millfield went Saturday to the lake and was accompanied home by Mrs Sanders and sons. Clyde Canter and daughters visit Taylor Ridge. Mire Canter and daughters attend services at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ.

Chauncey C N Sanders Bob Bill Ida McDaniel Millfield L A Morrison Faye Jacksonville Buckeye Lake Albert Fulton Sanders Taylor Ridge Clyde Canter Virginia Barbara Mire Canter

Mrs Clara Slater Hosts Plains Nazarene Class

The Ladies Bible class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met last week with Mrs Clara Slater as hostess. In the absence of the class president Mrs Blanche Grandy, Mrs Bert Adams led the meeting and devotions and was elected vice president. The next meeting will be at Mrs Edward Hous ton’s home in The Plains with Mrs Miller of Athens as a guest. Refreshments were served during social hours. Members present included Elina Wharton, Margaret Adams, Agnes Powell, Stella Darnell, Iva Ruiter, Lela Shteve, Goldie Gibson, Adaakin, Gertrude Cabeen, Ida Bricker, Heuston, Nellie Heuston, Ella Locke, Thelma Keeton, and the hostess Clara Slater.

Chauncey Ladies Bible Plains Church of the Nazarene Clara Slater Blanche Grandy Bert Adams Adams Edward Houston Plains Miller Athens Elina Wharton Margaret Adams Agnes Powell Stella Darnell Iva Ruiter Lela Shtieve Goldie Gibson Adaakin Gertrude Cabeen Ida Bricker Heuston Nellie Heuston Ella Locke Thelma Keeton

Dinner honors Seaman Jo Gilbert and Mrs Walton

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Ed ward Linstott hosted a dinner honoring Seaman Jo Gilbert and Mrs Walton Lois Jean Sands recently married. Seaman Walton is stationed in Chicago for a time and Mrs Walton will spend a week with him.

Chauncey Edward Linstott Inlaw Jo Gilbert Walton Lois Jean Sands Chicago

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey area social notes list gatherings with Stella Darnell Mar sie Darnell Anita Glass and Gary Glass and George Williamson Jr visiting Chauncey families from Buckeye Lake and Athens funeral in Athens for CN France funeral attendance by Chauncey residents and visits by nearby towns including Corning Trimble Glouster and Lan cas ter.

Chauncey Carne Channell the Plains Stella Darnell Marsie Darnell Anita Glass Gary Glass George Williamsson Jo Ann George Wilamson Isanelle Courtney Lucile Sanders Buckeye Lake Abie Nye Athens CN France Isaac Dora France Anna Glass Corn James Muthns Thomas Lowers Brandson Bobby Hershett Ku Hendall Atar Harry Blick Frances Harvey Lanncaster Noah Harvey Ellis Ella Morrison Trimble Hannah Halt

44 Mason Youths Ordered To Report

Miss Jean Rice, clerk of the local selectmen service board, said 34 Mason County men had been ordered to report at the county building on Wednesday morning Aug 1 at 7 43 oclock for pre induction physical examination before being sent to Huntington.

Point Pleasant Jean Rice Selectne Servic Board Comnats Buldime Yi Huntington

Infant son of Durbin dies in Halzer Hospital

Ronald Durbin Jr the infant son of Mr and Mrs Durbin died at Halzer Hospital Monday. The mother Laur Cella previously married an American soldier in Italy.

Young Child Point’ Pleasant Ronald Grit Durbin, Jr Halzer Hospital Laur Cella Italy

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