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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1950

Page

2

General Clark outlines nine month training plan for new divisions

Gen. Mark W. Clark told the National Counter Intelligence Corps Association that the Army will adopt new unconventional training to prepare a new division in about nine months, with National Guard units potentially in five to six months. He stressed rapid, ruthless prep and noted ongoing coordination with National Guard leaders and replacements for Korea.

New York Mark W. Clark U. S. Army Field Forces Army National Counter Intelligence Corps Association Clark Italy National Guard Douglas MacArthur United Nations Korea U. S

Price Dispute Halts Lake Filling at Burr Oak Dam

Delays in closing the diversion tunnel and forming the lake stem from the state conservation department’s inability to agree on prices for several tracts of land. The Sharp family coal land in Nelsonville holds the largest parcel, and while they would accept condemnation, no notice has been issued. Weeds and brush cover the pending lake area, promising further delay.

M. M. Bryson Glouster Burr Oak Dam State Conservation Department Sharp Nelsonville

Grandson Born to Dale Martins in Corning

Mr and Mrs Dale Martin of Corning announce the birth of a son named William Dale to their son Edgar Martin of Waco Texas on August 1 Mrs Martin formerly Miss Mary Love Prouty of Waco. Glouster Garden Club picnic set for Memorial Park Thursday at 5 PM with each member asked to bring a covered dish and own table service.

Corning Dale Martin Edgar Martin Waco Texas William Dale Martin Mary Love Prouty Glouster Glouster Garden Club Memorial Park

Glouster Church of Christ Board Sets Aug 8 Meeting

The official board of the Glouster Church of Christ will meet in the church Tuesday Aug 8 at 7 30 p.m.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ

Harsh laxative days replaced by All Bran success tale

Unsigned testimonial touts Kellogg's All Bran as a cure for constipation. Mrs. H. B. Taylor of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports relief after regular use and urges others to try the product with a double money back offer if not satisfied within ten days.

H. B. Taylor Ridge Avenue Coraopolis Allbran Kellogg's

Scouts Plan Fund Drive For Glouster Villages

Boy Scout troops from Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Millfield and Chauncey prepare a Thursday start for a village fund drive. Supt W G Davis Chauncey Dover schools serves as general chairman with Rev Richard Wilcox Millfield as general treasurer. Local committees will organize by section with Willis Blower leading Glouster efforts and other members handling business donations and organization duties.

Glouster Boy Scout Trimble Jacksonville Millfield Chauncey W. G. Davis Chauncey-Dover Richard Wilcox Willis Blower Richard Jones William Stephenson C. A. Bingman Ernest Jones

Two Bible Schools Begin Second Week In Local Communities

GLOUSTER Two daily vacation Bible schools open to any young people began their second week this morning. One program meets at Trimble Church of Christ and the other at the Jacksonville grade school building. Classes run daily from 9 to 11 with a closing Friday.

Glouster Trimble

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Anniversaries

Mrs J W Herrold of Trimble returns Thursday after two weeks in Pittsburgh as guest of Mr and Mrs E C Merwin. Mrs Bernard Harvey and children Terry and Gwen visit Cincinnati with Mrs Harvey’s parents. B M 2 c Howard Dodson and Mrs Dodson arrive from Annapolis for a week with Mrs Marie Dodson. Mr and Mrs Pflug and Mr and Mrs Barrett visit Glouster, marking former ties to J W Stoecklein as a butcher.

J. W. Herrold of Trimble Pittsburgh E. C. Merwin Bernard Harvey Terry Gwen Cincinnati Annapolis Dodson Marie Dodson Albert Pflug Kermet Barrett Richard JoAnn Columbus Ira Stansberry J. W. Stoecklein

Mrs Fulton Hosts Millfield Bridge Club Evening

Chauncey Jessie Fulton hosted the Millfield Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home with three tables in play. Mrs Patton led with high, Mrs Earich second and travel, Louise Nagle low. Guests included Connie Brown Helen Earich Trimble Carson Sanders and others. A dessert course was served.

Chauncey Jessie Fulton Millfield Patton Earich Louise Nagle Low Connie Brown Helen Earich Trimble Carson Sanders

Needle Club Meets At Circle Hill Home

Mrs Rise Thomas hosted a Needle Club gathering at her Circle Hill home with dessert. Granddaughter Dixie Lee Vore assisted, and members present included Mrs Bertha Sanders Mrs Eda Heffken Mrs Jessie Fulton Mrs Kathryn McDaniel Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Mrs Nellie Brookins and Mrs Donna Thomas.

Chauncey Rise Thomas Circle Hill Needle Club Dixie Lee Vore Bertha Sanders Eda Heffken Jessie Fulton Kathryn McDaniel Elizabeth Robinett Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas

Keirnses Entertain Dinner Guests at Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Willis Keirns and daughter Bonnie of 24 Lexington Ave hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs George Rankin and children and Mrs Onie Stump of Glouster Mr Arthur Stump and son Ossie of Chauncey plus Mr and Mrs Cecil Morgan of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Charles Ayers of Athens.

Chauncey Willis Keirns Bonnie Lexington Ave George Rankin Onie Stump Glouster Arthur Stump Ossie Cecil Morgan Columbus Charles Ayers Athens

Weekend Visits Light Up Mt Alto and Huntington

Mr and Mrs W R Dean and son Jim hosted guests from Mt Alto and nearby towns while multiple families from Huntington and Gal lipolis shared visits with local residents. Several trips to Columbus Clifton and Huntington marked the social weekend with extended family gatherings and daytime calls.

Bidwell W. R. Dean Jim Mt. Alto W. Va David Wickline Bill Dean Oscar Baren Granville, Cottrill Freddie Fudge Huntington John French Homer Cottrill Bill McBride Porter Carl Phillips Betty Fillinger Gallipolis W C. Fillinger Elwood Henson Columbus Glenn Henson Norman Martin Stevie Elmer Sherritt Vinton Hal Shoemaker Joanne

Prattsville Weekend Visits and Local Notices

Prattsville social rounds include Mr and Mrs Charles Chesser and daughters in Columbus visiting relatives. Rev H G Lockwood called to Marysville for his ailing mother. Guests of the Mace and Dearth families span Columbus Wellston Mansfield Athens McArthur and Wellston with Donor Mrs Frampton. Putnam Chapel homecoming set for Aug 13. Miss Edna Dearth noted.

Prattsville Charles Chesser Carolyn Sue Jean Mary Lou Walter Allen Columbus H. G. Lockwood Marysville Robert Lockwood Cecil Mace James Mace H. F. Dearth Arthur Landrum Nancy Winer Robert Clemens Wilma Adkins Wellston E. C. Frampton Mansfield Athens McArthur Everett Allman Holzer Hospital Harry Smith Oberlin E. C. Allen George Lash G. U. Lash Bundy Perry Putnam Chapel Edna Dearth

Airplane Fertilizer Demonstration In Lawrence County

Officials plan the first regional field fertilization by airplane on several Lawrence County farms Thursday. The demonstration is sponsored by the County Extension Office Ohio State University and the Ohio Aviation Board using specially equipped planes.

Ironton Lawrence County Ohio State University Ohio Aviation Board

Homecoming Set for Chauncey Church and Town Gathering

The Official Board of Chauncey Church announces the annual homecoming will be held with the town’s celebration on October 15. The event combines church activities with civic events in Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Church

Chauncey visit with mother in Columbus highlighted

Douglas Kern traveled to Columbus this weekend with his mother Margaret Kern. The scene described likens furrows turned into race tracks by rain drops, painting a vivid rural landscape.

Chauncey Douglas Kern Columbus Margaret Kern

Mrs Pyle Hosts Euchre Club Play

Chauncey Mrs Florence Pyle of Millfield hosted her Euchre Club with two tables. Mrs Patton won high, Mrs Carson Sanders second, and Mrs Clara Theisen low. Mrs Sanders also received a prize. Helen Sanders attended as a guest. Pyle served dessert. Present were Janet Cole Amy Jo Moody Frances Wallace Bert Sanders Lizzie Patton Clara Theisen and Florence Pyle.

Chauncey Florence Pyle Millfield Patton Carson Sanders Clara Theisen Sanders Helen Sanders Mrs. Pyle Janet Cole Amy Jo Moody Frances Wallace Bert Sanders Lizzie Patton

Chauncey 4-H Girls Plan Lake Hope Picnic

Chauncey Ohio 4-H Girls Club met at adviser Mrs Woodrow Ferrer s home. Twelve members attended as games were played and projects shown. The group planned an Aug 13 outing and picnic at Lake Hope.

Chauncey Chauncey 4-H Woodrow Ferrer Lexington Ave Lake Hope

Naomi Class Annual Picnic Set for Wednesday

Chauncey members of the Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will hold their annual picnic at the home of Mrs. Constance Scott on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Constance Scott

Ward Family Announces Charlene Darst Marriage

Mr and Mrs Wesley F Ward announce the marriage of their daughter Charlene Marie to Dale William Darst son of Mr and Mrs Cash Darst of Cheshire Route 1. They wed Sunday July 30 at the countryside home of the bride with Rev Charles Pomeroy officiating.

Wesley F. Ward Charlene Marie Dale William Darst Cash Darst Cheshire Route 1 Charles Pomeroy Middleport Pomeroy Mickey Buck Zanesville Joebob Whittington

Mrs Mann and Daughter Return to Illinois

Mrs John Mann Irene Watkins and her daughter Linda have left Chauncey after visiting Mrs Manns parents Mr and Mrs Albert E Watkins at 7 Converse Street and Mrs Manns sister Mrs B T Grover in Athens They were escorted as far as Columbus by Mrs Watkins and Mrs Grover before continuing to Glen Ellyn Illinois.

Chauncey John Mann Irene Watkins Linda B. T. Grover Athens Glen Elyn Columbus Watkins

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