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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1953

Page

7

Pastor to Attend Methodist Pastors' School in Delaware

The Rev. F M Wentz of First Methodist Church will spend Aug 31 to Sept 4 at Ohio Wesleyan University for the Ohio Area Methodist Pastors School. The program features classroom work workshops seminars and recreation with lectures by Bishop Ensie Dr G E Thomas Dr E Staples and others.

Nelsonville F.M. Wentz First Methodist Church Delaware Ohio Area Ohio Wesleyan University Gerald Ensiey Des Moines G. E. Thomas Spiritual Life The Methodist Church E. Staples Christian Family of

Truckers To Open New Contract Talks

The Independent Truckers Association will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall Nelsonville announced by Paul Wolfe business agent New contract talks will be opened as the present contract expires November 1 Refreshments will be served after the business session

Nelsonville Independent Truckers Association K of P Hall Paul Wolfe Sesson

Nelsonville Social Notes Circlemeeting at Mender home

Circle 3 of WSCS First Methodist Church will meet Sept 17 at Mrs Hubert Mender home with devotions by Mrs Co L Stout and program by Mrs Lucy Shafer Assisted by Mrs Helen Oakley and Mrs Fannie Williams. August gathering at Mrs Anna Riley's home drew 10 members and three guests with Bessie Ball leading devotions on Abundant Living Joyce Fisk played a piano solo and Lulu Courtney and Virginia Romine served refreshments.

Clark-Courtney Circle 3 WSCS First Methodist Church Hubert Mender Co. L. Stout Lucy Shafer Mender Helen Oakley Fannie Williams Circle 3 Anna Riley Bessie Ball Oakley Joyce Fisk Lulu Courtney Virginia Romine

Local residents return from Florida and Tennessee vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Matheny and son Edward came back from a two week trip to Daytona Beach and the Smoky Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parks and their three children from Royal Oak Michigan visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis who spent August in Daytona Beach and Miami and other Florida stops returned home Wednesday night.

Bob Matheny Edward Daytona Beach Fla Smoky Mountains Charles Parks Royal Oak Mich R. W. Parks Frank Betts Paul Davis Miami Florida

Military Mail Call in The Messenger Athens Ohio

The Messenger invites readers to submit military addresses for a Mail Call column including hometown, complete address, and contributor name. An example lists Pvt Howard F McCune of Fort Knox Kentucky serving in Co C 22nd Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion, Res Command, 3rd Armored Division.

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Port Clinton death claims Galion linotype operator

Nelsonville Dallas Bay age died unexpectedly of a heart attack while vacationing at Port Clinton. A World War II veteran, he worked as a linotype operator for a Galion newspaper. Survived by wife two children aged six and two, parents and a brother Fern Bay. Funeral arrangements by Stout funeral home.

Nelsonville Dallas Bay Galion A. E. Bay Chestnut St Port Clinton Fern Bay The Stout Funeral Home, Local

Farewell Party Planned for Pastor Wilson in Murray City

Members of the EUB Church in Murray City and community friends are invited to a farewell party Friday at 7 50 p m to honor Rev and Mrs Charles K K Wilson and son Charles who will move next week to Amanda Ohio for a new assignment A short program will precede refreshments in the recreational room.

Murray City EUB Church Charles Kk. Wilson Charles Amanda Ohio

Murray City Soldier Training in Korea

Pfc. Harold Kinnison of Murray City is in post truce training with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. He serves in Company F of the 14th Infantry Regiment after enlisting in July 1952 and arriving in Korea last December.

Murray City Harold Kinnison Leslie Kinnison 25Th Infantry Korea Kinnison 14Th Infantry Regiment

Doanville Dorcas Society Rummage Sale Set for Monday

The Dorcas Society of Doanville will sponsor a rummage sale Monday at 10 30 am at the Community Center. A special demand for children's clothing is noted and community members are asked to phone 346 to contribute items.

Doanville Dorcas Society of

Corning Notes Hostess Club Anniversary and Local News

Mrs. Charlotte Galt ten hosted the Seven Schlinger Sisters Club for its twelfth anniversary with photos and social time. The guest of honor was Mrs. Bennetta Hodgson. Nearby events include Rendville 4-H trips to Zanesville Fair, a Past Chief's picnic at Wayside Park, and school faculty announcements for Corning Public School. An open church wedding is planned for Sept 7 at St. Bernard Church.

Jessie Roberts Rendville Zanesville Wayside Park Malta Gertrude Hermy Josephine Hedfelt Glouster Corning Public School William Forshey James FE. Rodgers Leo Duffy James Matthews Sue Emma Woods Frank D. Retton Theodore Ludwig Gladys Forshey

Births and admissions at St. Mary Hospital

Birth announcements list Earl Barron Nelsonville a son and Lee Harden Logan a son. Noel Burcham Logan a son and Jack Davis Amesville a son. Admissions include William Horn Athens Route 2 Roberta Oline New Marshfield and Joan Hutton Nelsonville. Dismissals cover Bert Albaugh New Marshfield Route 1 and several individuals with spouses and children.

Earl Barron Nelsonville Lee Harden Logan, & Son Noel Burcham Logan Jack Davis Amesville William Horn Athens Roberta Oline New Marshfield Joan Hutton Bert Albaugh Clifford Decker Doanville Larry Steinbrink Roy Lanning Murray City James Manson Sarah McClelland Glouster J. A. Miller New Lexington Everett Jarvis

Junior Literary Club studies foreign lands display

The Nelsonville Public Library Junior Literary Club explored customs foods and holidays of other countries. Patty Rizer contributed most items for the window display with items from her grandfather Fred Wolf. Sandra Hall and Jerry Grim also provided pieces from Mexico and Japan. The group meets today at 7:30 pm in the Christian Church.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Patty Rizer Fred Wolf Mexico Sandra Hall Japan Sandra Jerry Grim

Hair Growth Fact From Folklore

A quirky historical claim states that if hair on the head never fell out it would reach about 40 feet in 72 years, suggesting remarkable growth over time and a note on hair loss.

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