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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
10
GLOUSTER authorities prepare slow and school zone signs at key intersections for the new school term. Officials urge motorists to drive slowly and stay alert as pupil traffic increases at Main and Madison and Republic and High, with patrols on duty during peak hours.
JoAnn Siamson Williamson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Williamson and Arthur L Chiki son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Chiki were married Sunday Aug 3 at 6 30 p m in the home of the bride’s parents 92 N Congress St Chauncey officiated by the Rev Gilbert Courtney. The ceremony featured a double ring service with a palm decorated improvised altar and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Athens after a motor trip and are employed in local banks and businesses.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tippie of Chauncey entertained dinner guests Sunday at their Converse Street home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson and daughters Madaline and Betty Lou. Mary and Ella Mae Tippie. Mr. and Mrs. John Tippie and son Buster. Athens and Robert Wachenschwantz. Doanville.
Dr and Mrs C A Pride spend the week in Greenfield as guests of Mrs Pride's mother Mrs Boyd Wilson.
At a Glouster church meeting the Church of Christ youth voted to disband the Christian Endeavor Society and replace it with Young People's Church. The evangelistic program trains members as evangelists and song leaders for soon offering services to nearby churches within a reasonable distance.
Mrs Margaret Gibson reported a five year old night blooming cereal plant in Mineral was in bloom with five blossoms last week. Other items note Mrs Nettie Shingler's trip to Parkersburg and a funeral for Melvin Harbarger in Cincinnati.
Washington report lists Robert A. Stranahan as Ohio's top paid executive in 1945 with a straight salary of 170000 dollars from Champion Spark Plug Co of Toledo. The Treasury Bureau of Internal Revenue released the annual list of individuals earning more than 75000 dollars in salary and compensation.
Mrs Mary Meinhart and her son Henry Morgan Chauncey hosted visitors Sunday from Ashland Kentucky and South Point Ohio. The afternoon included a visit to Mrs Sarah Morgan and her children Evan and Maggie Morgan at The Plains.
GLOUSTER The Bishopville Church of Christ plans its annual homecoming on Sept. 21. The Rev. Miles Hoon of New Marshfield will deliver the forenoon sermon. Other program details will be announced later. A basket dinner will be served on the church lawn at noon.
Kiwanians maintain solid attendance during hot months with outdoor meetings drawing families and guests. Next sessions set for September 2 at Hotel Gordon dining room and September 11 as the final outdoor gathering of the year. Twenty members attended last meeting with guest Mike Kittle and a baseball film shown after routine business.
Bees play a crucial role for farmers as pollinators, affecting crop yields and ecosystem health, beyond their production of honey. This natural service supports fruit and vegetable production, biodiversity, and farm resilience.
GLOUSTER The Jackson ville Methodist Church will observe the Old Settlers Reunion with services Sunday starting with church school at 9 am. M. M. Bryson of Glouster will present the lesson to all but the primary department. Rev. H. H. Lafferty will preach at 10 am. An afternoon get together with musical numbers and talks by former residents follows. A chicken and ham dinner will be served beginning noon Monday. Public is invited.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders hosted a Sunday gathering at their Trimble Heights home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller, Mrs Addie Linscott of Ringold Ohio Don Sanders near Albany and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanders and their son Jimmy of Millfield Also present was Mrs Nancy Sanders visiting at Fred Sanders home.
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. Gallipolis. This distribution list appears in a local business note outlining supplier coverage.
Master GLOUSTER H. E. Jones of Trimble Grange announces a special meeting for Saturday at 8 p.m. The third degree will be conferred on candidates and the lodge will be inspected by Everett Carbaugh of Athens. Refreshments will be served.
Potato wart, a disease of potatoes, was brought to Pennsylvania by immigrant coal miners who sought to introduce plant varieties from the old country.
Fire department rushed to the Smith dwelling on Walnut Hill after an alarm. A mattress stored in a small out building was burning but quickly extinguished with little damage reported. The 11:45 a.m. alert was mistaken for the noon siren by several residents.
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