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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on December 24 in Glouster Ohio. Glouster Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday with regular hours resuming Wednesday.
Mrs. Eliza Wallace Vernon aged 83 of Lookout Street Glouster died Thursday morning after a month's illness in the Glouster Rest Home. Born in Starr Furnace Kentucky she was daughter of Daniel and Cynthia Wallace. Survived by husband Edward two sisters Edna Tracey and Levi Morris of St Petersberg Florida and two brothers Andrew Wallace of Glouster and Lawrence Wallace of Athens. Has lived in Athens 40 years prior to moving to Glouster. Visitation at Wiley Funeral Home Glouster after 3 pm Friday Funeral arrangements incomplete.
A wide sale list items include Black and Decker U-100 drill at 10.88 dollars. Coleman lanterns Stanley bottles and a 11 piece set at 12.50. Scales binoculars ice skates insulated boots and hunting gear with prices from 4.95 to 89.00. Sports goods include basketballs footballs and gloves with varied pricing. Also featured are cameras movie gear radios and electrical appliances with multiple price points.
The Trimble Church of Christ CWF met at Mrs. James McClelland’s home for a combined study hour and worship titled The Story of the Christ Child. Present were Mrs. Hazel Davis, Mrs. Hilma Barrett, and others. a kitchen shower replaced Yuletide gift exchange, with a lighted tree and holiday refreshments. Mrs. Bessie Pettit will host the January 9 gathering.
CHAUNCEY The Band Party for beginner junior and senior band members will be Friday at 7 30 p m with a gift exchange. A dance follows at 8 30 p m and each member may invite a guest. Parents should send a dozen cookies for refreshments. THE PLAINS Mrs Rob ert Dearing's brother Chester Duce Call Dayton was seriously hurt in an automobile accident and is improving in St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. GLOUSTER Bishopville Lodge 470 F AM will hold a special meeting Thursday at 7 p m with officer installation and degree work followed by refreshments. The Plains Entre Nous Club recently hosted a Christmas dinner with several couples in attendance.
Thirty five members and guests attended a Christmas dinner at the VFW Hall in Jacksonville followed by a short program and games. Readings, songs, and recitations were performed by club members. officers will be elected at the January meeting.
Trimble The Trimble Church of Christ choirs will present a Christmas Eve service The Holy Night at 7 30 p m Monday Adult and youth will participate Special numbers include the manger scene and the star The Rev Sedgwick will read the Christmas story Public is invited Final practice at 6 p m Sunday then caroling Then the group goes to Chauncey for Open House at Rev and Mrs Kenneth Sedgwick house
The Loyal Women's class of Chauncey Church of Christ held its annual Christmas dinner and party at the parish house with a turkey meal. Rev J A Long gave grace and the program featured carols, a vocal solo, a reading, and a gift exchange.
The Plains volunteer fire department will host a Saturday evening event at the fire house for children from pre school age through sixth grade. Santa Claus will arrive at 7 p.m. to hand out treats.
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