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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

2

Mrs Riggle Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Freeman Pair

Mrs Virginia Lee Riggle entertained at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Canter 67 Converse Street honoring her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Freeman Barbara Canter recently married A green and gold color motif appeared in decorations and refreshments Gifts were on display Invited guests included Mrs Monte Davis Mrs Ella Devore Mrs Eisel Canter Edna Seiber Helen Ley Shir Schoonover Mary Howard Donna Seiber Barbara Staley Patty Wallace Carolyn Heffken Delores Taylor Nellie Canter Betty Blackford Opal Devore Mrs Mayles and Joyce Kisor

Chauncey Virginia Lee Riggle Clyde Canter Converse St Robert Freeman Barbara Canter Monte Davis Ella Devore Eisel Canter Edna Seiber Helen Ley Shir Schoonover Mary Howard Donna Seiber Barbara Staley Patty Wallace Carolyn Heffken Delores Taylor Nellie Canter Betty Blackford Opal Devore Mrs. Mayles Joyce Kisor

Grandparents Visit Chauncey Kin at 73 Mill Street

Chauncey resident Kenna Lee Reeves visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blackford at 73 Mill Street. The trip highlights family time in Lower Plains with the Reeves family.

Chauncey Kenna Lee Reeves Lower Plains Clarence Blackford Mill St

Young Amesville fishermen haul big catches near village

Gene Robinson and David Hamilton, 17 and 14, set trot lines in Federal Creek near Amesville and pull a 23 pound hard-shell turtle and 7.5 pound carp on July 31. They previously landed an 11 pound hard-shell and a 6.5 pound leather-back turtle, with nine pound carp the season’s top so far.

Amesville Federal Creek Gene Robinson David Hamilton David

Vacation Trip Ends in Washington and Virginia Visit

CHAUNCEY Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Moore of Lower Plains returned from a vacation trip. They traveled via Skyline Drive to Caverns and visited Sgt. and Mrs. Kenneth Reeves in Alexandria, Virginia. In Washington they stayed with Mrs. Moore’s brother Gilbert Thompson, a U.S.N. petty officer. They were hosted in Baltimore by an aunt, Mrs. George Inez, then went to Boonton New Jersey to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bromley and family, whose son and Melvin Bromley served overseas in Cairo Egypt.

Neal Sedwick Kay Ann Grant Hospital Columbus Jerry Neal Carl Sedwick Amesville Hart Strode Pennsville Wyatt McDaniel Herbert Finsterwald Virginia Finsterwald Gilbert Savage Lee Judy Charleston W. Va Albert Gardner Charles Jimmy Curtis, Mich William Clark F. L. Thomas California Dean Kasler George Fleming West Prescott, Ariz Anna Erwin Municipal Hospital Lancaster Sheridan West Dayton Frank West Arthur Quinn Ralph West Fred Vernon Louise Ada Lentz Athens Webb Lentz Canton Merle Smith A. L. Vandeveer June Morrison Mary Grosvenor Chauncey Melvin Moore Lower Plains Sgt Kenneth Reeves Alexandria George Inez Boonton, N. J Robert Bromley Robert Cairo Egypt

Mrs Mary Canter McAlinda Visits Chauncey Kin

Mrs Mary Canter McAlinda of Toledo visits her brothers Clyde Earl and Frank Canter in Chauncey and relatives in Oak Hill and Welliston. Clyde Canter and wife entertain at dinner for Mrs McAlinda with guests Eugene Riggle Pamella Sue Wenger and John Canter.

Chauncey Mary Canter McAlinda Toledo Clyde Earl Frank Canter Oak Hill Welliston Clyde Canter Converse St Eugene Riggle Pamella Sue John Canter John Wenger McAldina

Class Sponsoring Teaching Series at First Baptist Church

GLOUSTER Sunday school class No 2 of the First Baptist Church sponsors a series of student teaching projects. Alfonso Harding taught the class Sunday. Dick Vin ey will serve as teacher Aug. 14. Other class members will rotate as teachers. Mrs Gladys Viney is the class teacher.

Glouster First Baptist Church Alfonso Harding Dick Viney Gladys Viney

Mrs Shafer Visits Family After Sunday Church

Mrs Shafer and her daughter attended services at the First Christian Church in Athens. She spent the day with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman and visited Mr and Mrs Harold Brown in Baker Settlement.

Chauncey Guy Brookins Alvira Shafer First Christian Church Athens

Weekend Guests From Columbus Visit Chauncey

Weekend guests from Columbus included Mr and Mrs Floyd Phillips and Mr and Mrs Frank Craig with daughter Peggy visiting their mother Mrs Tillie Six and Leonard Davis at 33 Converse Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Floyd Phillips Frank Craig Peggy Columbus Tillie Leonard Davis Converse St

Henrys Welcome Guests In Chauncey Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Tru man Hedges of Centerbury Ohio were in Chauncey recently as guests of Mrs Hedges brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Don ald Henry of 16 E Main St.

Chauncey Truman Hedges Centerbury Ohio Hedges Donald Henry E. Main St

Grants Attend Rites for Lily Price in Thurston

Mr and Mrs Earl Grant of Lower Plains traveled to Thurston Ohio for the funeral of Lily Price who often visited their home. The notice notes Price's death and attendance at services.

Chauncey Earl Grant Lower Plains Thurston Ohio Lily Price Grant

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Evening

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the music room at Chauncey High School.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Chauncey High School

Birthday surprise honors Chauncey Dick Wilcox and sister

Chauncey Dick Wilcox and sister Helen Wilcox were surprised with a party Saturday night at Myrtle Wilcox home in Millfield for their birthday anniversaries. Guests included James and Frances Wallace and many Millfield residents. After games and potluck refreshments, gifts were exchanged.

Chauncey Dick Wilcox Helen Wilcox Myrtle Wilcox Millfield James Frances Wallace Walter Grace Border Helen Howard Viola Howard Nelle Russell Jeane Lopez Elizabeth Robinett Ollie Brookins Mabel Shaner Virginia Border Edith McDaniel Lucille Sanders Margaret Aleshire Charles Bradfield Guy Nellie Brookins

Peppy Patchers 4 H Club Picnic At Moxahala Park

The Shawnee 4 H Club led by adviser Mrs. Avanelle Slatzer held a picnic dinner at Moxahala Park. Attendees included Eileen Garlinger Earlene Johnston Elaine Fox Nancy Blamer Patty O’Hare Janice MacEachen Rita Virginia Kopis Melanni Craig Alice Brunton Phyllis Breckenridge Mary Lou Slatzer Nancy Colvin Shirley Mary Morgan Glenna Mae Cox and Mrs Slatzer. Other items note Mrs Gertie Roberts bruised arm and various residents visiting or returning from trips including Mrs Harry Hughes Lakeside Minnie Dishan from Indiana Donald McKnight and William Peterson from Canada Mrs Tom Gibbon Athens Jack Turnbull Columbus and Ethel Wilcox New Lexington.

Shawnee Peppy Patchers 4-H Club Moxahala Park Avanelle Slatzer Eileen Garlinger Earlene Johnston Elaine Fox Nancy Blamer Patty O'Hare Janice MacEachen Rita Virginia Kopis Melanni Craig Alice Brunton Phyllis Breckenridge Mary Lou Slatzer Nancy Colvin Shirley Mary Morgan Glenna Mae Cox Slatzer Gertie Roberts Harry, Hughes Lakeside Minnie Dishan Indiana Donald McKnight William Peterson Canada Tom Gibbon Athens Jack Turnbull Columbus Robert Turnbull Ethel Wilcox New Lexington Margaret Hopkins

Donna Thomas Hosts Needle Club Meeting at Chauncey Home

Donna Thomas served as hostess for a Needle Club gathering at her Chauncey residence. Refreshments were served and the group planned the next meeting at Nellie Brookins home at 52 Converse Street. Attendees included Kathryn McDaniel, Jessie Fulton, Elizabeth Patton, Elizabeth Robinett, Nellie Brookins, Olive Brookins, Edith Heffken, and Donna Thomas.

Chauncey Donna Thomas Needle Club Nellie Brookins Converse St Kathryn McDaniel Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Patton Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Edith Heffken

Tetanus Shots After Boy Steps on Nail

CHAUNCEY Richard Sanders twelve was treated for tetanus at a Millfield physician's office after he stepped on a rusty nail. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders of Trimble Heights.

Chauncey Richard Sanders Millfield Fred Sanders Trimble Heights

Chauncey Friendship Church Class Meets Wednesday Evening

The Chauncey Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Henry 16 Main Street. Mrs Glenna Davis serves as class president.

Chauncey — Friendship Church of Christ Chauncey Donald Henry FE. Main St Glenna Davis

Social notes from Glouster and surrounding towns

Residents and visitors frequent Glouster Trimble and nearby communities. Highlights include Mrs. George Henry of Athens visiting. many relatives and friends seen in Trimble Columbus Athens Dayton and Lancaster. Notables include Sgt Eugene B. Snyder Fort Knox and Dr W D Witham Albany.

Mise Charlotte Cotter Jimmie Cotter Columbus James Cotter Jack Bradley Leo Bradley Summit St Karyn Ethel Williams Indian Head Harry B Wiliams Gladys Viney Robert Bob) Duncan Oscar Kloh Dayton Eustice Love Glouster al Biddison Trimble W. D. Phillips Helen Willeke Thad Reese Tennessee Nye Chevrolet Co Athens Reese Clarence Brown Edna Kasler Inlaw Zane Kasler Clyde E. Addington Sheltering Arms Hospital

Garden Club Picnic Planned Thursday

Garden Club members will hold a picnic in Memorial Park Thursday at 5 p.m. Each member should bring a covered dish and her own drink. If it rains the event moves to the Methodist Church social rooms.

Glouster Memorial Park Methodist Church

Women of the Moose Plan Meeting in Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose schedule a gathering at Moose Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend for the community group event and discussion.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Pauline Roberts 29 Dies After Prolonged Illness

Pauline Roberts aged 29 died Monday evening after a several year illness. She is survived by her father Jesse Roberts mother Mrs Bessie Markins two brothers Jerry of Columbus and Robert of Glouster. The body is at John S. Blo w er funeral home with calling hours before the funeral at Glouster Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p m. The Rev John Devoil will officiate and burial will be in Beach Grove cemetery.

Glouster Pauline Roberts Jesse Roberts Bessie Markins Jerry Columbus Robert of John S. Blower Glouster Methodist Church John Devoil Beach Grove Cemetery

Temperature Reaches 92 as Heat Peaks in Glouster

The day in Glouster saw temperatures climb from 76 at 8 a.m. to a peak of 92 at 2 p.m. A light shower around 8 p.m. lowered the reading to 70 degrees by 9:30.

Homecoming Planned by Trimble East Side Church of Christ

At a board meeting the Trimble East Side Church of Christ outlined plans for a church homecoming to be held early in October.

Glouster Trimble East Side

Birth announcement for Laura Lynn Holloway in Akron

Mr and Mrs Burton Holloway announce the birth of a daughter Laura Lynn on July 14 at City Hospital Akron. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith Glouster and Mr and Mrs P H Durrer Akron. Mrs Holloway formerly Avenel Smith of this city.

Glouster Burton Holloway Laura Lynn City Hospital Akron Thomas Smith P. H. Durrer Holloway Avenel Smith City

Population of Switzerland tops global aging ranks

Report notes more than sixty year olds reside in Switzerland than in any other nation, highlighting demographic trend with implications for health care and pensions.

Switzerland Country

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