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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1949
Page
10
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruickshanks of 68 W Main St spent Sunday in Hamden as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, former Chauncey residents.
The Chauncey Womans Foreign Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met at the church with Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer presiding. Mrs. Carrie Channell presented the Kiangsi lesson. Lela Shrieve reported on the District Convention in Columbus. Members present included Eva Stalder Elzina Wharton Nellie Thomas Margaret Bricker Lena Brandenburg Ada Broadbent Elizabeth Shafer and Carrie Channell.
Oakdale Friendship Circle members gathered Tuesday evening at Glouster K of P Hall. Hosts Pauline Brunton Elizabeth Rankin and Donna Mae Brunton led a $5 contribution to Oakdale Church and announced prizes for Martha Harry Geneva Jewell Prudy Nott and Zenith Jewell. Sunshine Sisters exchanged gifts and Mrs Sarah McClellan received a miscellaneous shower. Refreshments served to an extended group including Nora Lee Moore Sophia Vegso Gertrude Jewell Edna Embrey and many others.
Leo Dennison of the McCann Frederick Post American Legion says National Service Life Insurance dividend forms will be sent to eligible World War II veterans by August 29. He and assistants will distribute and assist with form completion, and veterans will not know their exact payout until the return is processed. The average dividend is about 140 dollars, varying with policy amount and coverage duration.
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ Sunday School plans its annual picnic Friday at 4 p.m. in Memorial Park. If rain interrupts, the gathering will move to the church social rooms.
Mrs. M. L. Luciano of Cleveland reports losing 35 pounds in three months by using Rennel. The ad claims no dieting, normal meals, and a money back guarantee if weight loss isn't seen after the first bottle.
Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty and daughter Pauline hosted guests Mr and Mrs Ted Katzenbach and Mrs Lydia Shafer of Nelsonville. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Other recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Ira Barrows and Mr and Mrs James Criss and son Glenn of Torch.
Merle Feuerhelm of Blacklick Ohio visited Chauncey over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank on W Main St. Their daughter Cheryl Lynn joined them for the return trip after spending three weeks with her grandparents.
Mrs Ruth Smith and Mrs Margaret Bullock of Chauncey visited Marietta on Wednesday to attend a school of instruction for the sale of drivers licenses.
Notice announces John J. Kelly of Akron appointed administrator of Gladys Kelly estate in Athens County. It also invites sealed bids for two physicians units at Athens State Hospital, Columbus plans by H. G. Allen with 100% bid bond, due Sept 1, 1949, and right to reject bids reserved.
At a Plains Church of the Nazarene gathering led by Rev Lena Brandenburg, Nellie Thomas was elected church secretary and Walter Wharton became church treasurer. The membership committee includes Marie Channell Elzina Wharton and Mary Stalder.
Mr and Mrs Er nest Vernon Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn local Mr and Mrs Ed ward Noon Columbus Mr and Mrs Cecil Harrison and son Gene Steubenville have returned from a week long fishing trip in northern Michigan at Lake Brevort. They report that they found fishing very good.
The Martha Bible Class of the Millfield Church of Christ will gather Thursday afternoon at the church for quilting. A pot luck supper is planned for 5 p.m. Members husbands have been invited.
Mr and Mrs Robert Melvin announce the birth of a son on August 11 at Berger Hospital Circleville Dolores McAllister listed as the mother. Grandparents are Thomas McAllister Glouster and Mrs Herbert Melvin Circleville. The Melvins also have a daughter.
Chauncey Young Peoples Council of The Plains Nazarene Church will hold a planning program for fall work after the Wednesday midweek prayer service.
Sixteen Sixteen William Carr and Betty Wolfe of Columbus wed Aug 6 and will reside in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mahaffey visited Emmit in Barberton W Va. Elmer Shannon bought a car in Wellston. Mrs Alva Delaney traveled to Columbus after her father Ziegler died at his son Harry's home. Carl Moler builds a barn with help from Carl Waters. Mrs Dailey Wood visited the newborn granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Lewis. Charlie Lowe of Columbus visited his brother John after funeral services for his wife at Radcliffe Cemetery. Mrs D E Wood reports patient home Chauncey Arthur Smith Jr returns from Sheltering Arms Hospital recovering satisfactorily with care from Mrs Pauline Cruikshank.
Mrs Jimmie Bullock of Lorain arrived Tuesday to spend several days with Mr James Bulloch and daughter Emma in Glouster and her mother Mrs Evan Davis Taylor Ridge. Her daughters Mary Elizabeth and Barbara Ellen will return home with her. Several local families hosted visitors from Columbus Athens Newark and Elmore Michigan on weekends and during the week. Virginia trip notes Stella Darnell and Margery Darnell returned from a week in Virginia caverns and Luray Singing Tower with additional local calls.
GLOUSTER Gessell's Furniture store at High and Main announces the opening next weekend of their second floor as a display room after remodeling. The area features peach walls, blue linoleum, cherry woodwork, and new fluorescent lighting. The Women of the Moose will meet Thursday at 7 30 P.M.
GLOUSTER George H Campbell spoke at the Kiwanis meeting on a petition to the highway department seeking improvements to Routes 216 and 78 linking Nelsonville Murray City and Glouster. The club approved the project and Lawrence Colbert announced a divisional Kiwanis meeting at Portsmouth with time to be announced. Next week’s program will be directed by E D Coffman.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall for its regular meeting.
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