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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1951

Page

12

Vacation Bible School Project Work Discussed

In Nelsonville a group of 15 ministers and Vacation Bible School workers met at Miss Helen Chappie’s home to review this summer’s program. They evaluated teacher pupil relations and interchurch cooperation, noted strong attendance, and stressed follow up to retain pupils in regular Sunday school. Attendees included Rev. Frank Cooley and Rev. Earl Mohler.

Chauncey Helen Chappie Nelsonville Carrie Swartz Ellen Newell Reno Harteel Windland Dutch Ridge Veteran's Hospital Muntington W. Va Boyer Alfred Isola Alma Swartz MYF Norma Jean Robinson Bailey's Lake Les Isaac Janice Swart Joyce Burke Bobby Robinson Johnny and Charles Taylor Nina Robinson WSCS Helen Woode

Granddaughter Honored At Athens Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Heffken hosted a birthday dinner for their granddaughter Marilyn Heffken of Athens. Attending were her parents and siblings Teddy Susie and Mark.

Chauncey Mrs. the Heffken Marilyn John Heffken Athens Teddy Susie Mark

Theisen Barber Wedding Attended by Local Families

Mr and Mrs William Theisen and their son Billy along with Mr and Mrs Warren Chappelear of Millfield attended the wedding of Paul Tyrus Theisen and Bonnie Barber in Columbus Saturday morning.

Chauncey William Theisen Billy Warren Chappelear Millfield Paul Tyrus Theisen Bonnie Barber Columbus

Shawnee Community Notes Social Gatherings and Birthday Honors

The Shawnee column lists a Finance Committee meeting led by Edsel Wilcox and numerous weekend visits and gatherings. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bailey and Arthur Bailey of Indianapolis visiting Don Hannah, plus multiple relatives from Hawaii Missouri and Ohio. Jack Davis celebrated his 82nd birthday at a chicken dinner hosted by Mrs. Mattie Crawford with family and friends in attendance.

Shawnee Edsel Wilcox Tom Bailey Arthur Bailey Indianapolis Don Hannah Song Sam Hannah Merly Hawaii Missouri May Cooper Jack David Columbus Rachel Davis A. C. Ziesler Mr. Davis Jack Leasher Jackie Gail Robert Nicholas Brenda Kay Austin Nicholas Lancaster Camp Grounds Lancaster Nicholas Elyria Richard Nicholas Akron Attica Sandra Metcalf Emma Metcalf Mt. Vernon The Harry Baker Walter Fiur Ricketts Ann Lillig Margaret Hopkins

Buck Run Bee Line Visits and Sickness Roundup

Local notes show Mr and Mrs Herbert C Edwards of Columbus visiting Miss Eliza Kline along with Etta Kline and grandchildren Benny and Patty Kline of Rockbridge. Visitors include John Meyer and Mrs Glyde Gibson with daughters from Logan and Rockbridge visiting Mrs J J Pittman recovering from illness at Kelley Beavers home near Sugar Grove. Frank Edwards spent a Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Caroline Nutter of Gore called on her sister Eliza. Floyd Mosure and Charles Meyer spent time with relatives in Mercer Woltz.

Buck Run Herbert C. Edwards Columbus Eliza Kline Kline Etta Kline Benny Patty Kline Rockbridge Eliza John Meyer Glyde Gibson Logan Ellen Mathias Marie J. J. Pittman Kelley Beavers Sugar Grove Kelley Ohio Fuel Gas Co Lancaster Ises Frank Edwards Buckeye Lake Clyde Niniser Saemes Circle Caroline Nutter Gore Floyd Mosure Charles F. Meyer Mercer Woltz

Bandsmen Will Play At State Fair

Chauncey natives Lester Davis and Jack Lester will join the All-Ohio Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair after earning superior ratings at Delaware state solo auditions last May. They report to the fairgrounds August 19 for rehearsals. Davis plays bari tone horn and Lester trombone under instructor Mrs Grace Hoffman of Athens. Both are Chauncey residents, sons of local families, and expect to enter Ohio University next fall.

Chauncey Lowell Davis Jack Lester Davis Lester Delaware State Fairgrounds Chauncey-Dover Grace Hoffman Athens Roy Lester Mill St W. G. Davis Ohio University

Chauncey Personal Notices Cite Local Visits and Reunions

Chauncey area residents report visits and family reunions across Ohio. Mary Brown and children Eleanor Michael Lynn and Mollie visited L. W. Russell in Kent. Brookover family reunion drew relatives from Millfield Columbus Parkersburg and Chillicothe.

Mary Brown Eleanor Michael Lynn Mollie Millfield Brown L. W. Russell Kent Ohio Jessie Fulton Loretta Bowers Bernard Bowers Jr Victor Wayne Penny Columbus Brookover Parkersburg Homer Omen Billy Elizabeth Willis Clarence John Rankin Johnie Chillicothe Carolyn Heffken Don Hamerick Debby Corning

Birthday party honors 83rd for Mrs. Wharton in Columbus

Mrs. Ruby Wharton and Mrs. Esther Swepston hosted in Columbus for their mother s 83rd birthday with guests including Mrs. Anna Defenbaugh and Mrs. Edith Joch. Diane Notestone celebrated her fifth birthday with games and refreshments, attended by a large list of relatives and friends.

Laurelville Ruby Wharton Esther Swepston Wharton Columbus Anna Defenbaugh Eva Hedges Ona Waliser Ada Aldenderfer Gift Stump Florence Shride Near Tarlton Edith Joch Dora Mowery Dwin Notestone Diane Janet Reid Diane Kerns Vicky Hampshire Linda McCabe Sharon K. ‘Steel Susan Black Judy Churchheus Rita Janice Sue Wanda Lowery Richard Danny Watters Margie Watters David Watters Judy Eveland Betty Weaver Judy Smith Sue Ann Weaver Carol Jean Strous Damon Michael Notestone Karen Sue Steele Jackie Sue Karshner Rose Mary Hitt Karen Sue Karshner Jack Notestone Jane Beecher Katherine Jinks Margie Meecham Glenn Karshner Family of Daisy Straus Marjorie Shupe Dayton Europe Jean Shupe Hugh Poling Michael Cliff Armstrong Stoutsville Lillian Hoy Leoca Susan Woodard Deppa Chesnut Grove Church Pearlena Lou Bonna Sue Thompson Wayne Sharp Zanesville Celesta Hoy

West Reunion Draws Prattsville Group and Visitors

Mr and Mrs J W West and family hosted the West Reunion. Orville Lewis returned from Clarksburg W Va to visit relatives Victor Lewis and sons. The Vinton Pomona degree team conferred the fifth degree at Harrisonville Aug 3 with 65 members present. Edna Dearth Tannie Daft and families attended Lancaster Camp Ground services. Curt Davis and Ted Hightower performed as speakers at an event. Reverend J W Obee of McArthur to speak at Putnam Chapel homecoming Aug 12. Wests joined relatives in Marietta and Marion passes guests with the Daft family.

Prattsville J. W. West Clyde West Delbert Pearse Doris Orville Lewis Clarksburg W. Va Inlaw Victor Lewis Eddie Dearth Lincoln George Dearth John Maxwell Athens Anna Louise Goodin Jerry Goodin Columbus Lewis Goodin Vinton County Pomona Harrisonville Edna Dearth Tannie Daft Lancaster Camp Ground Mariett Robert Mart, Ceum Raymond Daft

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Mixed Prices Across Regions

Markets report salable hogs 2300 at Cincinnati with steady classes. cattle calves and sheep show varied values. Gallipolis and Point Pleasant listings include hogs 175-230 lbs and cattle prices. poultry butter and potatoes quoted for Cincinnati with egg and butterfat figures.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Aug U.S. Dept. Agr Gallipolis Point Pleasant U.S

Classified Ad Instructions and Rates Notice

The message outlines how to place blind, charge, and standard classified ads in The Messenger. It covers address use, identity privacy, payment methods, timing for submissions, and the 15 cent per line rate with a three line minimum. It warns about two key exceptions and advises copying references instead of originals.

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