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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1952

Page

10

Annual Yuletide Program Promises Choir and Caroling

Gallipolis Grande To Present Annual Yuletide Program features the college choir directed by Kahin Northcutt and Miriam Secmaieath with I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa and tableaux of popular numbers. Miss Kay Dillinger and the Township music group join in carols. Accompanists Ewing and Shirley Jo Evans provide instrumental support.

Kahin Northcutt Lava Miriam Secmaie Athee Mommy Santa — College Kay Dillinger de M. Dale Township Pubic Schools Nun Dane Garden Club Choru Ewing Shirley Jo Evans

Gallia County Land Transfers Report

Emerson E. and Evelyn G. Evans and Eva McKenzie transfer Mootz Bakery land in Gallipolis to Feuchenberger Baking Co. O W and Mildred Clary convey 159 acres in Guyan Township to Emma J Garland. C A Jenkins and others sell 1 acre in Perry Raccoon Township and 200 acres in Township to Paul E Watson and others. D Hollis Wood and others transfer property to Walter Mary Rollins. Ruth Circle transfers interest to Wilmer Circle in Gallipolis real estate.

Emerson E Evelyn G. Evans Eva McKenzie Ingford Feuchenberger Baking Co Gallipolis Mootz Bakery O. W Mildred Clary Emma J. Garland Guyan C. A. Jenkins Paul E. Watson Perry Raccoon Township D. Hollis Wood Walter Mary Rollins Ruth Circle Wilmer Circle

Three Convictions Reported by Patrol

Gallia County report shows three weekend convictions by the State Highway Patrol. Robert Lamp of Lucasville was fined 100 dollars for driving while under the influence. Coleman Lamp of St. Marys West Virginia paid 25 dollars for intoxication. Martin Taylor of Chester was fined 5 dollars for having no muffler on his vehicle.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Justice of the Peace Peoples of Pomeroy Robert Lamp Lucasville Coleman Lamp St. Marys W. Va Martin Taylor Chester

Gallia Soldier Completes Field Wireman Course in Japan

Pfc. Jackie L. Brewer, assigned to Eta Jima Specialist School in Japan, has completed the field wireman course. His wife Ruth lives at 137 Texas Rd Gallipolis Ohio and his parents Mr and Mrs Oy Polsley reside in Ewington Ohio.

Eta Jima Japan Jackie L. Brewer Ruth Texas Rd Gallipolis Ohio Army Brewer Oy Polsley Ewington Hio

River Traffic Movements on Ohio Kanawha Rivers Reported

An item lists vessel movements on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with times and status. Towboats and other vessels such as Stevenson Clipper and Ellen Hatfield show multiple up and down changes in river traffic through various locks and gauges.

Ohio River Stevenson Montgomery Louisiana Keystone Clipper Thompson R. W. Lea Francis Lucas Workman Southland Ellen Hatfield Solvay Rand Gallipolis Bruce Parker Patriot Pennsylvana Pete Ernestine Creditor Monongahela Price Petco No Lady Ree Sohio State Kanawha Semet Criss

Births at Halter Hospital Listed in Notes

Halter Hospital notes record numerous births and medical procedures. Names appear with spouses and towns including Bidwell Pom eroy Ka nanga Jackson Point Pleasant Vinton Gallipolis Ferry and Oak Hill among others. Medical and surgical cases are noted for several individuals.

Walter Scott Hyre Point Pleasant Ernest McGuire Patriot Surgical Judy Whaley Oak Hill Altha Baxter Harrisonville Clarence Roach Harold Ric Clifton Millis Johnson Vinton Medical Charles Lee Galli Surgical Claude Mason Bill Trix Benson Gallipolis Ferry Willie W. Poindexter Galpolis Sickle

Parkersburg Visitors and Illness Reported in Community

Mr and Mrs Van O Torrance hosted recent Park visitors including Pat Life and Harry Brown. Mrs Anna Lepershack, recovering from an illness, stays with her sister Malinda Smith in Coolville. Floyd Shafer visits Life family in Parkersburg. Leonard Paugh of Long Bottom also visited R H Life. Chevalier listed as ill. Violet Life.

Forfeited Bond in Municipal Court Case

A man named Ball forfeited a bond in municipal court here after failing to appear. He had come with another matter in mind but did not complete the proceeding.

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Dunlap Rites Planned for Mount St Mary Hospital Victim

Dunlap 41 died Monday in Mount St Mary Hospital. Born Perry County he was son of Vern Dunlap Londond Ohio. Survived by Lois his wife two children Pvt John Dunlap Sabra Jean and two brothers Pryce and Emmett. Funeral conducted Wednesday at Glouster Methodist Church at 1 pm Rev John Devol officiating burial Londonderry. Friends may call at 23 Braun St.

Glouster—Delmar Dunlap Mount St. Mary Hospital Perry County Vern Dunlap Londond Ohio Order of Moose Methodist Church Corning Lois Francis Dunlap Pvt John Dunlap Camp Breckinridge Sabra Jean

Auxiliary of Post 510 Holds Hoffman Hall Meeting

Ten members of the Auxiliary of Post 510 American Legion met in the Legion Hall with President Nellie Shuttleworth presiding. A visitor from Nelsonville, Mrs. Mary Steenrod, was introduced as refreshments followed. Other attendees included Lena Butterfield Margaret Sherrard Odard Wilson Iva Dishon Lana Grandy Cephas Evans and Francis Wilson. Mrs Thelma Babbs and Mrs Mabel Babbs were in Lancaster guests of Della Hay.

New Straitsville American Legion Legion Hall Nellie Shuttleworth Mary Steenrod Nelsonville Lena Butterfield Margaret Sherrard Onadill Wilson Iva Dishon Lana Grandy Cephas Evans Francis Wilson Thelma Babbs Mabel Babbs Lancaster Ralph Della Hay Arthur Maxwell van Hyde St Charles Donley Dane Starr Lewis Athens William Rawlins Logan Owen Wallace

Prayer Leaders Named for Wednesday Meeting

Midweek prayer gathering at First Baptist Church will be led by George Murray and Julius Bolling tonight at 7 p m.

Glouster First Baptist Church George Murray Julius Bolling

Death of Mrs. Alex Sobran 76 at Detroit

News from Murray City notes the death of Mrs. Alex Sobran 76 in Detroit on December 9. Her family once resided here and moved to Detroit about 27 years ago. Funeral services and burial were held in Detroit.

Murray City Alex Sobran Detroit Sobran Conrad Martin Grace Thomas Lancaster Rita Jo Gottke Pat Hillyer Columbus Bill McCollum Nelsonville McColae Magdalene Clark James Arthur Wilson Corning Madison Ward Clifford Ward John Shelton Terrence Smith Pittsburgh Earl Maples Carol Frank Bryan William James Willard Dixon Judy American Legion Auxiliary Unit Legion Hall Nettie Maraz Ruth Short Santa Claus Howard Craft

Church Group Has Meeting At Trimble

The Christian Women's Fellowship of Trimble Church of Christ held its December meeting at Mrs Patricia Johnson home with 11 members and two guests present. The program by Mrs Beatrice Vaughn covered origins of Christmas carols and the Star of the East, followed by carol singing and a devotional led by Mrs Zoe Herrold. A secretary report showed a Christmas card sale profit of 21.51 to be added to offerings toward a 143 goal. Refreshments were served by Mrs Johnson and others.

Zoe Herrold Johnson Connie Brown Pearl Christ‘man Judy Harvey Susan Easler Lena Martin Emma McClellan Martha McCune Bessie Pettit Ferne Carpenter Gwen Harvey

Glouster B T U Institute Held in Baptist Church

The First District Sunday school and B T U Institute of Hocking Sub District met Sunday in Glouster Baptist Church for an all day gathering. The program opened with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Mrs Ethel Riley led the devotional and a discussion on developing the church work. Closing remarks were given by Rev Cleveland and the next meeting was set for March in Pomeroy.

Glouster B. T. U. Institute of Hocking Glouster Baptist Church Wiley Ethel Riley Riley Joyce Viney Eee Lula Hampton, Pomeroy Women’s Sub-district Society Cleveland Baptist Church Pomeroy

Yale Concert Set Thursday at Glouster High

Yale Glouster High School girls chorus and band plan a Christmas concert on Thursday December 18 at 8 p m The cantata Prepare Him Room will be directed by Anna Lou Da with soloists Phyllis Frazier Phyllis Smith Jane Faires Judy Balderson Sharon Forgoress Gertrude Anist Janet Steffy The band conducted by David M Wutrich will perform Christmas carols including Jingle Bells Rhapsody Admission is free and the public is invited.

Glouster Meder Anna Lou da Phyllis Frazier Phyllis Smith Jane Faires Judy Balderson Sharon Forgoress Gertrude Anist Janet Steffy David IM. Wutrich

Caldwell Evans Wed In Jackson Parish Ceremony

Charles Caldwell and Lena Evans were married on Thursday December 4 in Jackson, the bride wearing navy blue and white accessories with a corsage of white rose buds. The couple will reside on 7th Street in Jackson.

Glouster Charles Caldwell Lena Evans Jacksonle

Diana Lynn Devol Taken to Mount St Mary Hospital

Diana Lynn Devol was taken to Mount St Mary Hospital on Saturday evening for observation and treatment. She has been unable to attend school for the past five weeks. Rev and Mrs Devol accompanied her to the hospital and Mrs Devol remained with her daughter.

Glouster Diana Lynn Devol Mount St. Mary Hospital

Degree Conferral Planned by Glouster Lodge 607 F A M

Glouster Lodge 607 Free Accepting Masons invites members to meet Wednesday at 7 p m for the Entered Apprentice degree ceremony.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Lucky Seven and the Sevenfold Beliefs of Antiquity

The ancients hailed seven as lucky for counting seven secret planets seven days in Creation and seven days a week. They noted seven divisions in the Lord's Prayer and seven ages of man.

Yule Program Planned At Church of Christ

A Christmas program titled Star In the Sky will be presented at the Glouster Church of Christ on Sunday at 7:30 p m Directed by Mrs Bonnie Christman. The five scene drama centers on the Wise Men seeking the Christ Child with elaborate scenery by Harley Kittle. Mrs Ruth Teater handles costumes and Christman will interweave solos and group numbers by the young people's choir.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Bonnie Christman Christ Child Harley Kittle Ruth Teater Christman Eamona Young ‘People’s Choir

Ladies Aid Christmas Meeting at Taylor Ridge

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Ruth Murray's home for a Christmas party led by Mrs. Pauline Suart. Devotions were given by Mrs. Vernice Smith and Mrs. Murray, with a gift exchange and reveal of mystery sisters.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Ruth Murray Pauline Suart Vernice Smith Murray Cheryl Davies Carol Ann Smith Roberta Murray Cora Davis Bertha Heffken Mary Tolliver Emma Holland Vera Bryan Lela Welling Clifford Olbers Dayton Fred Olbers William Olbers Etta Davies Chester Davies Athens Ralph Coey Zanesville James Coey Leslie McKee Neal Coey Dwight Smith Carol Ann Carl Welling McConnelsville Charles Holland Audra Chesser

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