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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

6

Final Outdoor Services Slated at Glouster Aug 29

An average Glouster congregation attended the stadium union church service Sunday evening. Next Sunday at 6:45 p.m. the last outdoor meeting will be led by Rev. Daniel K. Teater of Glouster Church of Christ with song service by Mrs. Ethel Riley and Mrs. Helen Leach. Rev. A. G. Freeman of First Baptist will preach on Add to Your Faith, stressing virtues to build a well developed Christian. Paul Evan Morgan Jr., a son born Tuesday in Grant Hospital, Columbus, is announced. grandparents are Exan Morgan Sr. of Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winstel of Columbus.

Glouster Stadium Union Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Ethel Riley Thomas Morris First Baptist Church Helen Leach Eugene Brown A. G. Freeman Evan Morgan Columbus Paul Evan Grant Hospital Exan Morgan Paul Winstel

Trimble Ladies Have Program at Trimble Method Church

The Ladys Aca Society of the Trimble Method Church met at Sr Edith Stiers home Nelsonville Aug do. The president was absent. Mrs George Sasie led the meeting. A scripture lesson was given by Mrs Fisher. a book review by Argait son. a duet by Edirn ot Margaret Johnson.

Glouster Ladys Aca Society Trimble Method Church Edith Stiers Nelsonville BOPS George Sasie Bos Sade Morrison Elma Fisher Nelsant Argait Son Edirn Margaret Johnson Vis Leadinghaus H Pellemen Vaughn Elsie Underwood Sayre Marie Annie Armo Raves Fern Jotson Tense Wolfe Esta Haskins

Summer Temperatures Return to Glouster

Glouster sweltered as temperatures hit 84 degrees on Sunday afternoon. A three day spell of showers and light rain brought total rainfall to one and a fourth inches, turning brown lawns and pastures green. Prospects for garden and field yields look good despite pest damage.

Glouster Visitors Farmed by Bingmans Weekend Guests

Glouster readers note weekend visitors at the Bingman home in Columbus include Mr Beuvale Mrs Elsie Robert and Mr Byron Crawford. Also present were Paul Bingman Marion and Gay Bingman plus Larry Vaughan and his son Larry Jr with Mrs Ed Vaughan and the children's grandfather. Thomas McA1.

Glouster Beuvale Elsie Robert Byron Crawford Columbus C A. Bingman Bingman Paul Bingman Marion Gay Bingman Larry Vaughan Larry, Jr Ed Vaughan Thomas McA

Five Glouster Men Leave for Convention

Five Glouster men from Frank McCann Post and Amelia Legion depart Cleveland for a four day convention. The group includes George H. Campbell Alfad Andras George Sainner and Theodore Byers with Robert Byers as alternate. They expect to return Tuesday evening.

Glouster Frank McCann Amelia Legion Neiniing Uhe Cleveland George H. Campbell Alfad Andras George Sainner Theodore Byers Robert Byers Arave Cai

Mrs Ginnan Delights Daughters Visit in Calumous Home

Mrs Mary Ginnan hosted visits from daughters Elen and Cecelia Granan and Miss Dorothy Force of Magnetic Springs with the past week at her home in Calumous. A letter from her son S Sgt Andrew Ginnan notes a new address and future posting in Germany, detailing his occupation and recent moves.

Yalot Elen D.C Mary Ginnan Ginnan Cecenanan Calumous Cecelia Dorothy Force Magnetic Springs Ginmnan Andrew Ginnan

Visit in Jacksonville by Gloustern and family

Ed and Barbara Jean Gloustern and ten children arrived in Jacksonville to visit Mr Shirkey and his parents Mr and Mrs John Shirkey. They will return to Dorn by Labor Day with their family.

Gloustern Harold Spinney Barbara Jean Jack Shirkey C. Shirkeys

Wrist Fracture Reported In Wilmington Relative Move

Mrs Lew W Acess had resided with Mir and Mrs Thomas Lewis then moved to Wilmington with a relative. Word reached by Mr and Mrs Lewis that Mire Williams fell and fractured her wrist.

Glouster Lew Wacess Mir Thomas Lewis Wilmmeton Lewis Mire Williams

Birth Forms Sought For Dover First Graders

Chauncey Superintendent W Glass announces all Chauncey Dover first graders must bring birth certificates on opening day. Certificates will be returned after ages are recorded. Parents without birth certificates are urged to obtain them to satisfy age verification and source requirements.

Chauncey W. Glass Chauncey-Dover Vr. Davis

John McNabb Services Held

Funeral services for Joan McNabb 83 of Taish Vicinity were held at Stout Funeral Home with Rev. Gus Graham officiating. Burial followed in Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Vérgie Thomas Hazel Fink and Mrs Raymond Omert and four sons Edward Ernest John and Cisde McNabb. Her husband died earlier.

Chauncey Joan McNabb Lfelong Dent Tais Stout Gus Graham Greenlawn Cemete Th Narb Edward McNabb Setem Vérgie Thomas Hazel Fink Raymond Omert Edward Ernest Jonn Cisde McMann

Rev Gus Graham Opens Zion Pastorate In Athens

Rev. Gus Graham is named pastor of Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Couch Lower. An inaugural service is planned for Aug 25 at 7 pm with Rev. Fred Fields presiding, followed by a community morti day with noon meals and activities for church members and local residents.

Chau Gus Graham Couch Fred Fields Athens Zin Crush

Nettie Shields Hosts at Home with Visitors

Nettie Shields entertains guests at her home with several attendees including Mr. Charles Harvey, Mrs. Gilnert Courtney, Flora McParg, Ida Burten, and Tieshep among others, during an informal social gathering.

Nettie Shields Mae John Cowdery Allehls Charles Harvey Oy Bain Cirrus Semberry Bobb Mis Gilnert Courtney Enss Flora McParg Vuseel Piga Os Mittare Ae Ida Burten Tieshep? Sraetis

Quilting Event and Community Notices at Local Church

A noisy jumble of wedding, funeral and social notes from Shantaville and nearby towns. Chauncey Weeth and Arthur Smith headline a church event on Thursday with visitors from Detriot and Athens. Mary Rohinell and others plan travel and memorials as families share sympathy and support.

Toledo Guests Visit Childress

ey and son Michael Toledo visited Mr and Mrs Russ Childress with Mr and Mrs Dennis Childress on a tour through Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Washington DC and West Virginia to see Yellow Jacver Speedway in Philadelphia and Lanham Speedway in Washington.

Michael Toledo Russ Childress Dennis Childress Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Washington, DC West Virginia Yellow Jacver Speedway Philadephia Lanham Speedway Wasington Peturnin Steuremeite Tre Hopadd Ilazel Childmoss Itt Tlartles Hasimngen Germany Mre Russ v ‘Ab Press

Wet to Convene MEAT NCER Minx Florener Hostess WOTO Meeting

A local group planned a meeting tonight at 7 at the Ballas residence as Minx Florener hosted the event for the Mwoumees. Numerous attendees were expected, with the gathering centered on community planning and discussion of upcoming activities.

Florener Ballas

Social Etiquette: Handling Drink Choices at a Party

The hostess offers several beverages with one non alcoholic option. The right approach is to accept something so she does not worry about having no drink to please you. Saying nothing may imply you dislike the selection and concerns about the host.

Memoir of a Bavarian Birthday on a GI Bride Page

A letter from Nita Polasek describes a Bavarian birthday celebration near Garmisch in the Alps. She recounts sighting mountains, lakes, and clubs run by the American Red Cross, dancing at Bavarian Retreat and Alpenhof, and a relief at feeling at home before realizing she is still in Germany. The tale includes jeep mishaps, gifts from Peggy Cannon and Vera Dodsworth, and two French dolls as a surprise from Jack.

Sis Jack Pie Frank Conway Ray Lorenzen Garmisch Alps American Red Cross Alpenhof Germany Red Cross Ray Frank Garrison Peggy Cannon Peggy Vera Dodsworth Emmi Fifth Avenue Nita

Girl Scouts Exhibit At Athens County Fair

The Athens County Fair will host the first Girl Scouts exhibit in the Grange Building. The display features posters on the ten fields of the program, summer camp life at Camp Rotan, arts and crafts, and awards for swimming and badges. Demonstrations with 4-H groups run daily, with folk dancing, group singing, and various badge programs showcased by listed Girl Scouts and leaders.

Girl Scouts of Athens Tning Camp Rotan Charlotte LaTourelle Arthur Katona Thor Olson Martha Dee Morrison Nina White Ruth Blaker Nancy Householder Alice Newcomb Kathryn Vercoe Anjoinette Ondis Bully Jo Murum Kathara Willams Eveien Carl Roberts Lelia Juhann Lake Erie Harald Lee Painesville

Scott-Friend Reunion At Athens Fair Grounds Aug 11

The Scott-Friend families held its first reunion in four years on Sunday August 11 at the Athens Fair grounds with a noon picnic. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Graham and many Scott relatives from Athens and West Liberty. Next reunion planned for the second Sunday in August at the same venue. Land Brock Homecoming at Lane Rock Church set for Sunday August 25 near Amesville at Wilson Chapel. Jack Fulton of Dayton and family visited for weddings and relatives.

Scott-Friend Athens Fairgrounds Mary Graham Jack Floyd Coil Elia Burkett William Scott William Vohan Leonard Scott Vern Scott Emmett Whan Hasie Williams Hazel Scott Erin Stump Herman Whan Josie Scott Orle Graham Carl Graham Paul Whan John Ed Scott Clarence Williams Carl Keirns Elmer Rodehaver Charles T. Hammond Charles Windland Athens Cpl S R Williams Elbertie Hays Columbus Jacob Smith John Smith West Liberty Fairgrounds Land Brock Lane Rock Wilson Chapel Amesville

Athens Women Club Meet Mon at Carman Home

Athens Democrat Women's Club will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs. Carman, 101 Morris Ave. All members asked to be present for important business. WBA Review also meets Monday at 7 30 pm at IOOF Hall. Regular meeting of Spanish American War Veterans Camp 78 and Auxiliary 64 Monday at 7 30 pm at the Violet Y Building. Sunset Garden Club meets Tuesday 7 30 pm at Mechanicsburg School. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday 8 pm in 100F Hall. Thursday Sewing Club meets 8 pm with Mrs H A Faulkner 674 E Mulberry.

Athens Democrat Women's Club Ioof Hall Violety Building Sunset Garden Club Mechanicsburg School Ashton Parker Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge H. A. Faulkner Mulberry

Miss Mary Patestides Weds Terry N Triffon in Columbus Ceremony

Miss Mary Patestides and Mr. Terry N Triffon married at Hellenic Orthodox Church in Columbus in a four oclock ceremony officiated by Rev Stephen Lavriotis. The bride's Athens family and groom's Columbus relatives attended a 250 guest double ring ceremony followed by a Beechwold Inn reception. The bride wore gray satin with Chantilly lace, long cathedral train, and a beaded tiara. her sister served as maid of honor and bridesmaids wore nylon taffeta gowns. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding motor trip. Patestides attended Athens High and Ohio University. Triffon, a South High School graduate, served in the Army Air Force and was recently discharged.

Hellenic Orthodox Church N. Park Ave Columbus Mary Patestides Terry N. Triffon Stephen Lavriotis Pat C. Parestides Athens Triffon Nicholas E. Triffon Athans Thea Parestidas Kane Triffon Mary Vartan Nikki Keller Ruth Evans Cleo Vradelis Sopha Coumanter Bertha Parestides New York City Harry Triffon Manuel Triffon James Triffon Charles Salomonides Tommy Raspo Petro Kanatis Harry Vavian Birnie Lindsey Aya Marva Beechwold Inn Walter Knick Mrs. Triffon

Miss Eleanor Minister and Miss Virginia Coleman Return From Colorado Trip

Miss Eleanor Minister and Miss Virginia Coleman have returned from a two week vacation in Denver Colorado as guests of former Athenians Mr and Mrs Vaughn Shepard. They visited Rocky Mountain Estes Park and Grand Lake while touring by automobile starting Saturday and arriving Monday.

Colorado Eleanor Minister Virginia Coleman Denver Colo Vaughn Shepard Rocky Mountain Estes Park Grand Lake Rockies Athens

Bartlett Horsman Marriage in Washington DC

Betty Ann Bartlett and Edward A Horsman were married at Columbia Heights in Washington DC on July 27 at 1 pm. The couple will reside in Salisbury Maryland after a trip to Atlantic City.

Betty Ann Bartlett Edward Horsman Washington, D.C Dan Bartlett Route Five Athens Betty Ann Edward A. Horsman Edgar A. Horsman Dagsboro Del Columbia Heights Washington, DC Becket Lee Dae Wark & Ball

Personal Guests at Local Home Include Family and Visitors

Recent guests at the J. E. Barker home at 33 W. Washington St include Walter Barker and family from Long Island New York Esther Bailey Johnstone of Yonkers Edward Knox of Shaker Heights Cleveland visiting grandmother Mrs V G Danford 6 Church St Also Mr and Mrs W S Bentley and son Bobby returning to Detroit after weekend in town Tommy Herrington son of Charles Harrington will visit Dow Finsterwald this week Jane Finsterwald sister of Don Finsterwald returns to Dayton where she works for General Motors Company Mr R L Thomas and son Robert of San Marino California were guests of Mrs C Lash 19 Mill St Bruce Lawson of Springfield visiting O U Terrill 40 Maplewood Drive.

J. E. Barker Washington St Walter Barker Long Island Walter Johnstone Esther Bailey Yonkers Xni Lso Edward Knox Shaker Heights Cleveland V. G. Danford Church St Bentley Mary Ellen Wood Bobby Robert §. Wood Maplewood Cave Detroit Mich Tommy Herrington Charles Harrington Olivia Lane Cincinnati Dow Finsterwald Ohio University Jane Finsterwald Don R. W. Finsterwald Dayton General Motors Company Joi Mr. R. L. "Thomas Robert San Marino Calif C. Lash Mill St Thomas Lash Bruce Lawson Springfield O. U. Terrill Maplewood Drive

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Travels and Engagements

Miss Jennie Sue Rousey returns from six weeks at Chautauqua studying opera and plans to enroll at Juilliard in New York City. Miss Melba Faulkner and Mrs. Gerald Lavely vacationed East visiting New London Boston and Providence. Several couples and individuals are noted visiting relatives and announcing an engagement with Dayton and Columbus ties.

Jennie Sue Rousey Don C. Millikan N. High St Chautauqua N. Y Alfredo Bimoni Juilliard School of Music New York City Miss Rousey Juilliard School Melba Faulkner Gerald Lavely East Miss Faulkner R. Rosd Wiseman New London Conny Boston Mass Providence R. I

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