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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1937

Page

9

Funeral Services Held on Thursday for James D. Lee

Chauncey. Funeral services were held for James Dorsel Lee age 45 who died from a coal fall at the Hocking mine Monday. The Plains M E Church conducted by Rev Buckanee of West Virginia. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Lee survived by wife Bertha Bradshaw two sons Lee and Francis and granddaughter Marilyn with his parents three sisters Dora Ida Ollie and three brothers John Oscar Warren.

Chauncey James Dorsel Lee Hocking Bertha Bradshaw Lee Francis Lee Marilyn Lee Dora Ida Ollie John Oscar Warren

Mrs Rose Ferguson Leaves Hospital for Home in Charleston

Mrs Rose Ferguson of Chauncey has left McMillen Hospital Charleston W Va and is residing with her daughter Mrs Kathleen Wynmmes in Charleston. She is reported to be making a good recovery. Her husband James Ferguson has returned to Chauncey after visiting her.

Chauncey Rose Ferguson McMillen Hospital Charleston W. Va Kathleen Wynmmes James Ferguson Chauncy

Rev Gilbert Courtenay Attends Church District Meeting

Rev Gilbert Courtenay spent Thursday in Cleveland attending a district meeting of the Church of Christ. Thursday night he spoke at the Wilson Ave Church of Christ in Columbus where Rev C L Johnson is pastor. The American aloe is not a true aloe and does not live 100 years.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Cleveland Church of Christ Wilson Ave Columbus C. L. Johnson

Rev Goff To Preach Both Plains Services

Rev Drell Goff will preach morning and night Sunday December 12 in The Plains Church of the Nazarene. Universal Bible Sunday observed and Goff will give booklets My Reading Record to attendees. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 45 and 7 p m Young People's meeting at 6 15 p m led by Margaret Bricker. Missionary Society met at Mrs Ray Shafer home with Mrs Margaret Adams presiding and Mrs Carrie Channel presenting Women of China lesson.

Chauncey Drell Goff Plains Church of the Nazarene Universal Bible Goff Margaret Bricker Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church Ray Shafer Margaret Adams Carrie Channell China Zina Wharton Grandy Shafer

Chauncey Church of Christ announces Sunday services

Plans for Christmas entertainment are under way at the Chauncey Church of Christ. Sunday December 12 begins with Church School at 9 30 a m followed by observance of the Lords Supper morning devotions and worship led by Andrew Simpkins. A planning meeting is set for tonight at six with Betty Courtney Ellen Blackford Pauline Agin Julia Johnson Eva Ferrer and Christine Brown directing.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Andrew Simpkins Church of Christ Betty Courtney Ellen Blackford Pauline Agin Julia Johnson Eva Ferrer Christine Brown

Wedding of James Bridgewater Announces Local News

Announcement reports the marriage of James Bridgewater of Akron to Althea Loomis at Grace Reformed Church. Officiants were Rev. O W Haulman and Rev. R J Humbert. Bridesmaids included Janet Loomis and Mrs F C Gilmour Jr. The couple left for a Washington honeymoon. Attending from Chauncey were Erle Bridgewater and family.

Chauncey James Bridgewater Charles Bridgewater Akron Erle Bridgewater High St Bridgewater Althea Loomis Frank Loomis Grace Reformed Church O. W. Haulman R. J. Humbert Janet Loomis F. C. Gilmour, Jr Marian Terrass William Waggoner Paul N@Keamp Creston Hudson George Leyshon Erle Bridgewater, Jr Alfred Williams Loomis Washington Erle, Jr Dow Bridgewater

Chauncey Area Personal Notes and Visits

Chauncey residents Vera Bridge water and Doris Cunningham spent last Saturday in Logan. Joe Bridgewater and his wife visited Charles Maf fin family in Nelsonville. Lottie Cannon visited her daughter in Millfield. A L Brown and partner spent Sunday with W H Wemmer in Millfield. Local people attended Louise Edwards funeral at Chauncey Church of Christ. C D Southerton remains ill with influenza at Sand Ridge home. Horton Southerton has recovered and is mobile in his room. Daniel Shingler and family from Parkersburg are visiting C D Southerton. Attendees at James Lee funeral from The Plains included Marinda Cruikshank, Ruth Smith, and E J Adams.

Chauncey Vera Bridgewater Doris Cunningham Logan Joe Bridgewater Charles Maffin Nelsonville Lottie Cannon Greens Run Millfield Herbert Mingus A. L. Brown Trimble Route 1 W. H. Wemmer Jack McCune Gertie McCune Carlos Rutter Frank Shumway Sand Ridge Louise Edwards Chauncey Church of Christ Lettie McColley Sugar Creek C. D. Southerton Horton Southerton Daniel Shingler Parkersburg W. Va Marinda Cruikshank Ruth Smith E. J. Adams James Lee the Plains

Glouster High Play Draws Large Local Audience

Glouster High School presented Marry Before Midnight to a large Thursday night crowd. Margaret Dunlevy and Jack Duncal impressed as Ophelia Ricketts and Bosco Jackson, with Jack Munden as Judge Pell delivering a strong performance. Supt. T W Figley coached the production and the school orchestra under H M LeFavor and William Figley provided music.

Glouster Ophelia Ricketts Bosco Jackson Margaret Dunlevy Jack Duncal Jack Munden Judge Pell Supt. T. W. Figley H. M. LeFavor William Figley

Mrs Emma Ryan Burns Left Foot in Lard Rendering Accident

Mrs Emma Ry an of Chauncey is confined at home with a serious burn on her left foot caused by scalding grease while rendering lard. Her husband William Ryan is listed as Chauncey resident. no further medical details are provided.

Chauncey Emma Ryan William Ryan

Athens Christmas Party Attended by Millfield Ladies

Mrs Edith Mc Daniel Mrs Marybel Mingus Mrs Viola Howard and Mrs Ida Hill of Millfield joined Athens guests for a White Shrine dinner at 6 and the annual Christmas party Tuesday night.

Chauncey Edith McDaniel Marybel Mingus Viola Howard Ida Hill Millfield Athens White Shrine

Sunday Services in Glouster Churches

Sunday Services in Glouster churches include Methodist and Church of Christ events. Morning sermons by Rev F G Boroff and Rev D P Morris cover Bible themes with Sunday School Bible studies and Endeavor groups. A Christmas party hosted by the Loyal Daughters and a turkey dinner by church ladies are planned in the Legion Hall.

D. P. Morris Church of Christ Morris John Young People’s Loyal Daughters Maud Williams American Legion Hall

Children to Present Plays Next Week in Madison Building

In Glouster the Madison Building hosts a Christmas program by first to third grades featuring A Snow Skit and The Christmas Garden. Teachers include Miss Bennett, Miss Kevitz, Miss Thomas, Miss Vaughan, Miss Williams, and Miss Dennison. Matinees on Wednesday Dec 15 at 1 and 2 pm. evening show Thursday Dec 16 at 7:30 pm with doors at 7.

Glouster Madison Miss Bennett Miss Kevitz Miss Thomas

Plains Mothers Plan Club Program

A Plains School gathering of mothers planned a club to study child problems. Helen Fret of Athens spoke on the program and books. Officers elected: Lillian Michael president Jeanette Tipton vice president Ruby Tinkham secretary treasurer. Next meeting at Edith Barrow's home the first Tuesday in January at 7 30. Mothers with preschool children invited.

the Plains the Plains School Helen Fret Athens Lillian Michael Jeanette Tipton Ruby Tinkham Edith Barrow

Hettie Thomass to Lead Kitchen Department at Delaware School

Mrs. Hettie Thomass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper of this city, has secured a position at the Girls' Industrial School in Delaware. She will oversee a kitchen department and supervise 15 girls.

Glouster Hettie Thomas Ben Hooper Delaware

W C T U Christmas Party Set For Monday Evening

The Christmas party of the W C T U will be held Monday night at seven o clock at the home of Mrs. Maud Williams. A gift exchange will follow the program.

Glouster W.C.T.U Maud Williams

Junior Loyal Daughters Christmas Meeting at Church

The Junior Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ met in the church social rooms for a December session. Miss Florence Shepard led Scripture and Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Jones discussed an article on lepers, and Deloris Stansberry and Dorothy Stahl won prizes. A potluck lunch followed for Margaret Brown, Deloris Stansberry, Florence Shepard, Dorothy Stahl, Edythe Mae Henry, Wanda Hogue, and Mrs. Jones. The Christmas party will honor Miss Dorothy Stahl.

Mrs. Jones Dorothy Stahl

Revival to Start at Glouster Mission Saturday Night

A revival opens at the Glouster mission Saturday night with Rev. Shingler of Nelsonville as evangelist. The event aims to bring community members together for spiritual renewal under a visiting preacher.

Glouster Mission Rev. Shingler Nelsonville

Mission Service To Be Held at Zales

ZALESKI On Sunday Dec 12 a one week Mission opens at St Sylvester s Church Zales conducted by Very Rev Tod B Walsh prior of St Joseph s College Somerset Devotions and sermon each evening at 7 o clock Solemn closing Sunday afternoon Dec 19 at 3 o clock All are invited There will be a large assortment of religious articles on display suitable for Christmas gifts

Zaleski St. Sylvester's Church Zales Tod B. Walsh St. Joseph's Coege Somerset

Will Meet Saturday Glouster Christmas Exchange

The King's Heralds will gather Saturday December 11 at 1 PM at Miss Anna Louise Logue's home. Dues are to be collected at the meeting. Each member should bring a small present for a Christmas exchange.

Glouster King’s Heralds Anna Louise Logue Dew

Birth Announced for Ullmark Son Patrick Joe

Mr and Mrs Paul Ullmark announce the birth of a son at their home on Monday. The baby weighs seven pounds three and three fourths ounces and has been named Patrick Joe.

Glouster Paul Ullmark Patrick Joe

Rutland to Hear Christmas Carols at High School

Rutland will host a Christmas carol program by the Rutland schools music department on Monday evening December 20 in the high school auditorium. The local parent-teacher association will meet after the program. Several residents and guests are noted visiting or staying with local families around Rutland.

Rutland Bertha Rathburn Columbus Meralyn Young of Pomeroy Edith Stewart Evertts Wesley Stewart R. K. Hoops Dan Hoops Ethel Spring Crooksville Charles Haley Frank Utsinger Ashley W. Va Utsinger Clitus Chapman Tuppers Plains Marcus Roush Claude Clark Athens Emory Ralph J. E. Denison Warren Sowers White Cross Hospital Charles Myers Carl Denison Merry Maids Methodist Church

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