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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

6

Glouster Native Ends Life in Zanesville Tragedy

Oliver Bennie McNutt aged 40, a Glouster native, was found dead by hanging in his Zanesville garage Sunday morning. He had worked at Mine 255 for 18 years and recently faced unemployment. Survived by wife Inez and three children, funeral set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Redtown Free Methodist Church.

Glouster Oliver Bennie) McNutt Muskingum Ave Zanesville McNutt Inez Audrey Gerald Hazel Marshall McNutt Edward Dover Everett Amesville Henry Greens Run Francis Helen Duncan Joy Creek Elva Erwine Pauline McGrath Wahneta Jacobs Loudonville Redtown Free Methodist Church Alva Shifflet Taylor Ridge Cemetery

Mrs Hannah Moody Dies at 79 in Glouster

Mrs. Hannah Moody, 79, died Monday at 9:30 a.m. at her son in law and daughter Mrs. Oliver Moody’s home in Glouster following a two year illness. Born near Chesterhill in Morgan County, she leaves four children including Mrs. Oliver Moody and Mrs. Lillie Doyle, plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Glouster Methodist Church with Rev. J. A. Thompson presiding. Burial pending. The body lies at Cc. F. Wallace & Son Funeral Home and friends may call anytime.

Glouster Hannah Moody Oliver Moody High St Chesterhill Morgan Country Lillie Doyle Hopewood Scyle Lewis Dearborn Mich Shirley Murphy Mather Glouster Methodist Church J. A. Thompson

WPA Meeting Set For Glouster Wednesday Evening

American Organization will meet at the Glouster mayor's office Wednesday night at seven. Election of officers will be held. All WPA workers and relief clients are asked to attend per Chester Sanborn's announcement.

Glouster—Ail American Organization Glouster WPA Chester Sanborn

McCarty's and Luckoffs Split in Bowling Duel

McCarty's Tinkers and Luckoffs squared off in a doubleheader at Wolf's Alleys. In the first match John Blowers led with 182 high single and Zeke Marquis posted 512 high triple.

McCarty Glouster Luckoffs Wolf Luckoff John Blower Zeke Marquis Earl Miller Ice D. Ea Tinkers B. Wolf Eences F. Hemsley Z. Marquis

Shade PTA Holiday Program Planned for Wednesday

Shade PTA schedules a Christmas program for Wednesday December 18 with grades performing and the PTA quartet providing music. A special feature titled Old Time School will be directed by C E Ruth. The business session will begin promptly at 730 PM.

SHADE PTA C. E. Ruth Paul Tribe Athens R. E. Wilson W. Leo Williams Ruel Finsterwald Pomeroy Edson Hawk Henry Melragan Virgene Wilson Columbus George Douglas Douglas Robert Hailes Sam Jeffers Boyd Angell Ray Bobo Kenneth Krenth Akron Robert Bobo

Chauncey McKinney Visits Florida Family

Chauncey McKinney son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mc Kinney of Chauncey has returned from a two weeks vacation in Florida. He visited his sisters Misses Dorothy and Elaine McKinney who study at a Bible College in Intercession Florida.

Florida Chauncey Paul McKinney Andrew McKinney Dorothy Elaine McKinney Bible College Intercession Fla

Chorus to Present The Night of Holy Memories Cantata

Corning social notes announce the Singing Sun beams Chorus directed by Miss Alice Mae Wilson will perform the Christmas cantata The Night of Holy Memories at United Brethren Church on Sunday night December 22 at seven o'clock. New robes have been purchased and will be worn for the first time.

Christmas Party Plans At Sherwood Rebekah Lodge

A six o clock dinner opens a Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Christmas party Friday night followed by lodge session social hour games contests and a gift exchange. The First Methodist Church Women’s Society party Tuesday December 17 includes a potluck dinner at six with a white elephant game contests and gift exchange.

Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist

Local families share weekend visits and property updates

Mr and Mrs George Emrick of Logan spent Sunday with Mrs Emrick’s sister Mrs Rose Dunlap. Cheshire residents Vaughn Scott and family moved into the former Curran property near Adams Street. A long list of visitors and movers includes Mason families New Lexington Columbus and Zanesville guests. More locals visited relatives in Lancaster Columbus Frederickstown and frequent travel between Logan New Lexington and Columbus for family matters and school students.

George Emrick Logan Emrick Rose Dunlap Vaughn Scott Cheshire Curran Property Adams St Willard Mason New Lexington Dave Mason James B. Mason John Lamb Jacqueline B. J. Nichols William Lamb Corning Columbus Rena Black Elizabeth Murray Frederickstown August Schlingerman Margaret Schlingerman Louise Wemmer Nancy Don Fenneken Charles Schlingerman Leo Duffy Deanie Johnston N. Valley St Joe Desmonth Edna Desmond G. D. Keller Leon Keller Lancaster Chris Burns Damon Rossi Zanesville Ludie Roberts Thornville Thomas Canoles John Duffy Buckingham Temple Georgana Pearon Christine Hermey Anita Winnenberg Mary Thexton Betty Brown Betty Dunlap Cosmetology School Jack Ramsey Tunxsutawey H. B. Latta J. E. Roberts Broad St Edith Sanborn Tommy Murray City Carbondale Jasper Cox Cox Gertrude Evans John Cox Joyce of Columbus Leo Kennard Patricia Virginia New Marshfield Hazel Dust Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Clell Pinney Zion Hiram Holland Electa Arnold Bill Arnold Mineral Curt Daugherty Buchtel Frank Risley Barberton Sunny Charles Llewellyn Charles Jr Howard Barber Elliston Mace Ahlan Doolittle Canal Winchester Ione Doolittle Lizzie Doolittle Orville Crow Rena Hoak Orland Ely Thomas Mills Dale Chesser Asbury Ridge Nelsonville George Saddler Fred Lanning Floodwood Ed Mills Olan Carpenter Carlin George Carlin Albert Johnson Rose Tefft M. J. Callahan Nolan Mace Athens Pearl Mace Burt Allbaugh Chester Lowry Raymond Davis John Stanley Clarance Edgar Coonville Mack Stanley Ralph Williams White Cross Hospital Eva. Kennard Asbu Ridge Dave Kennard Joshua Clark Dwight

Chauncey Church Holds Dinner and Society Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society at Chauncey M. E. Church plans a potluck dinner at noon with a gift exchange and an afternoon business meeting including officer elections. Mrs. Lizzie Harvey urges members to attend. Chauncey-Dover varsity C to meet at 7 p.m. in the high school gym, announced by president Jack Levy.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey M. E. Church Lizzie Harvey Chauncey-Dover Jack Levy

Christmas Social Notes From Glouster and Area Events

Glouster Progressive Study Club held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Harold Le Favor’s Nelsonville home. Members heard papers by Mrs. Gene Galloway and Mrs. Robert Bulloch, exchanged gifts around a decorated tree, and enjoyed seasonal refreshments.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Harold M. le Favor Nelsonville Gene Galloway Robert Bulloch LeFavor Marcella Jonas E. E. Galloway Wilbur Balderson, Sr Roger Kittle Mary Chute Anna Louise Logue Donald Howard

Birthday Dinner Held for Mrs Mary Riggs in Glouster

A surprise birthday dinner was hosted in Colum bus for Mrs. Mary Riggs, marking her 84th birthday. Attendees included Byron Phillips Sr and family, Jack Adams, Bob Adams and sons, John Vickroy and son, Donald Adams and daughter, Archie Riggs and granddaughter, and other relatives from Glouster Nelsonville Murray City Toledo Grand Rapids Detroit and Columbus.

Donald Adams Shirley Glouster John Leach Toledo Archie Riggs Joan’ Richardson McArthur Ben Banfield Detroit Mich Julia Six Grand Rapids Albert Riggs Nelsonville Byron Phillips Virginia Phillips Mary Riggs Columbus

Revival Start Near Chauncey With Pilgrim Holiness Evangelist

Local notices report Mrs. Jasper Cox celebration of her 80th birthday and multiple Sunday visits. Revival services begin at East Milford Holiness Mission led by Rev. Howard Simpson with evangelist Rev. Perry Lucas, nightly at 7 o'clock, including special music.

Chauncey Howard Simpson East Millfield

Army Air Corps Recruiting Tour Reaches Athens Area

An Army mobile recruiting station toured Athens and Marietta to attract young men to the Army Air Corps. The unit promotes flying cadet paths, technician trades, and enlistment for three years. Applicants must be 18 to 35 and may pursue commissions through cadet training.

Athens Marietta Columbus New Federal Building H. N. Gilbert War Department Army E. W. Chester Ohio Selective Service System Army Air Corps Henderson A. Gregg Air Corps United States Army Air Corps Reserve Regular Army Regular Army Air Corps

They Knew What They Wanted at Schine's Athena

Carole Lombard stars in a drama based on Sidney Howard’s Pulitzer play at Schine's Athena. A disenchanted waitress agrees to marry a wealthy grape grower amid a troubled foreman's advances leading to a pivotal, remorseful climax. The cast includes Charles Laughton William Gargan Harry Carey Frank Fay Joe Bernard Janet Fox.

Carole Lombard Charles Laughton Schine Athena Sidney Howard RKO Radio Miss Lombard Vanyardist Garson Kanin Earich Pommer William Gargan the Foreman Harry Carey Frank Fay Joe Bernard Janet Fox

Needy family aid solicited through city outreach

Clothing beds bedding table stove and chairs are requested for a needy family. Persons able to help should notify Mayor Williams or call X-33.

Williams X-33

Lower's Prescription for Bronchitis and Coughs Promoted

Advertising copy urges lung sufferers to try Lower's Prescription for bronchitis asthma severe coughs and colds. Promises quick relief for lingering coughs sold by drug stores at 60c and 1.20 per bottle manufactured by C Lower Chemist Marion Ohio.

Lower C. Lower Marion Ohio

Chauncey Woman Visits Sisters in Detroit for Christmas

Miss Mary Helen Harvey of Chauncey travels to Detroit to visit her sisters Miss Frances Harvey and Mrs Hazel Madek over Christmas. She is accompanied by Robert Cochran of Chauncey. Their parents Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey plan to join them next week for the holiday.

Chauncey Mary Helen Harvey Detroit Frances Harvey Hazel Madek Robert Cochran Noah Harvey

Chauncey Church School Officers Elected Sunday

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School elected officers on Sunday. Paul Fiske reported on nominations. Appointments include Superintendent Andrew Simpkins and Assistant Superintendent Daniel Johnson. Others: Lois Ann Shafer secretary, Guy Brookins treasurer, Geraldine Parry librarian, Christine Brown pianist, Pearl Henry assistant pianist. Primary Eva Ferrer with Mrs Jen nie Jackson as assistant. cradle roll Mrs Bess Johnston with Mrs Nell Brookins as assistant. Nominating committee members listed.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Paul Fiske Andrew Simpkins Daniel Johnson Lois Ann Shafer Guy Brookins Geraldine Parry Christine Brown Pearl Henry Eva Ferrer Jennie Jackson Bess Johnston Nell Brookins Donna Thomas Dorothy Daugherty Betty Jane Courtney

Martha Bible Class Christmas Party at Millfield Church

The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ held a 6 o clock dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Mabel Smith's home with 23 members. Mrs. Viola Howard was re elected president and officers Olive Brookins and Lizabeth Robinett retained posts.

Millfield Martha Bible Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Smith Smith Olive Brookins Viola Howard Martha Group Lizabeth Robinett Nancy Sanders Viola Wade Mabel Mingus Bart Pettit Garnet Blower

Christmas Party Set by CHAUNCEY-Esther Class

The CHAUNCEY-Esther Class of the M E Church will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. Winnie Skinner’s Ellis Avenue home for the Christmas party and a small gift exchange.

Chauncey Esther Winnie Skinner Ellis Ave

Guests of the Crabtrees Visit from Nearby Towns

Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs John Crabtree Mrs Almeeda Crabtree and Miss Hattie Crabtree from South Webster guests include Mr and Mrs Joe Joseph and children Pinkerman Mr and Mrs Will Howell Mr and Mrs Fred Malone and son Harold of Blackfork Mrs Emanuel Crabtree Sr, long ill, is now recovering.

Chauncey Emanuel Crabtree Millfield John Crabtree Almeeda Crabtree Hattie Crabtree South Webster Joe Joseph Pinkerman Will Howell Fred Malone Harold Blackfork

End Revival Services At Morristown Church

Revival services at the Morristown Holiness Church closed Sunday night after three weeks led by Reverend Miller of Chillicothe. Large attendance noted Saturday night and Sunday all day meeting with a basket dinner. Mrs Miller assisted with music. visitors from neighboring communities attended. Rev Charlie Hook is pastor.

Chauncey Morristown Miller Chillicothe Charlie Hook

Remove Shot From Boy's Eye In Chauncey

Chauncey eight year old Jackie Phillips son of Mr and Mrs John Phillips underwent eye surgery last week to remove shot after being shot in the eye by a playmate using an air rifle. Initial fear of removing the eye gave way to hope the eye can be saved though vision may be impaired.

Chauncey Jackie John Phillips

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