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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1947

Page

11

Sunday School Gives Annual Yale Program

GLOUSTER M J Wheatcraft Clyde Marshall and Richard Grimes each killed a deer during a recent hunting trip in Pennsylvania but C L Chute returned empty handed. The party reported seeing 35 deer in one day. Crystal chandeliers were ornaments in Louis XIV court. CHAUNCEY The Church of the Nazarene The Plains was decorated with tapers poinsettias and lattice work with a background.

Glouster M. J. Wheatcraft Clyde Marshall Richard Grimes Pennsylvania C. L. Chute Chauncey Church of the Nazarene

Yule Program Shines At Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Jacksonville Methodist Church auditorium, festooned with evergreens and lights, hosted a Christmas program Sunday evening. The Rev H H Lafferty opened with a Christmas message as 10 children performed Santa's Surprise, with Duane Bryan as Santa. A pageant Earths Holiest Night presented the nativity with Pearl Miller and others. A robe choir sang carols and gifts were given to church staff after.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church H. H. Lafferty Duane Bryan Santa Eddy Turvey Grace Ann Kearns Judy Anderson Kathryn Miller Shirley Davis Rae Dana Miller Carolyn Tippie Linda Lee Echstenkamper Christ Pearl Miller Eddie Turvey Eddie Bycofsky Benny Davis Pauline Harper Mary K. Anderson Jennie Householder Wanda Kearns Jannice Burdiss

Grange to Meet with Glouster Trimble on Saturday

The Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at the local hall to conduct First and Second degree work. A potluck supper will follow the meeting, inviting members to share dishes.

Glouster — Trimble Grange

Miss Vernon and Mr Phillips Wed in Glouster Church

In Glouster Church of Christ on December 21 Miss Cynthia Vernon daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Vernon and Henry G Phillips son of Mr and Mrs L W Phillips of Campbellsville Ky exchanged vows. Rev Daniel K Teater officiated. Lavonda Saulters sang I Love You Truly and O Promise Me with Donna Jean Parker at piano. Reception followed with a tiered cake and couple left for a week in Louisville. The bride a Glouster High School senior, and the groom employed in Charleston W Va plan to reside there. Out of town guests included families from Dayton Charleston Columbus Murray City and Athens.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Cynthia Vernon Ernest Vernon Henry G. Phillips L. W. Phillips Campbellsville Daniel K. Teater Lavonda Saulters Donna Jean Parker Fletcher Phillips Louisville Phillips Glouster High School Charleston W. Va Charles Hinton Jr Dayton Walter Vernon Russell Vernon Lancaster Edward Noon C. E. Morris Judy George Morris Columbus Phyllis Sunafrank Portsmouth Grace Thomas Betty Hogue Charles Shuttleworth Murray City Harold Cornwell Athens

Chauncey County Home Holds Christmas Programs

Inmates at Chauncey County Home joined multiple Christmas programs this year. The Stimson Avenue Church of Christ sent Rev Edward White and six members to lead services, followed by a Salvation Army program led by Major Ruth Ward. Each inmate received a gift as the home chapel was decorated with a tree and refreshments were served.

Chauncey Edward White Stimson Ave. Church of Christ, Athens Salvation Army Ruth Ward Willard Simonton

Funeral services for Ashford P. Matheny

Funeral services were held Saturday for Ashford P. Matheny a longtime resident of The Plains. The Rev. Lena Brandenburg officiated with assistance from Charles Caffrey. Music by Elzina Wharton and Margy Darnell. Burial followed at Hocking Cemetery. Emma Matheny, his wife, died three years earlier. Don Nelson and Linda Nelson of Worthington, Ohio, visited The Plains to spend Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. L. DBD Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michael.

Chauncey Ashford P. Matheny the Plains Lena Brandenburg The Plains Nazarene Church Charles Caffrey Methodist Church Elzina Wharton Margy Darnell Hocking Matheny Emma Don Nelson Linda Worthington, Ohio Plains L. Dbd. Nelson Ray Michael

Funeral services for Johnny Rice in Holy Cross Church

Johnny Rice age 65 died unexpectedly Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Church officiated by Rev. Fr. Charles Walsh. Burial follows at Maplewood Cemetery. A rosary, led by Fr. Walsh, is Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at the Blower funeral home, where friends may call until the service.

Glouster Johnny Rice Holy Cross Church Charles Walsh Maplewood Cemetery Walsh John S. Blower Blower

Pre-Christmas Catholic Program Presented by Holy Cross Choir

In GLOUSTER the fourth pre Christmas program opened Tuesday evening at American Legion Hall. Dr W D Witham hosted with Dan Kovach on PA and recording. Barbara Jean White accompanied the choir with Jean Ann Clark singing AVA Maria. The program ends with a Kiwanis Club presentation tonight.

Past Grands Party of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Stella Weldon's Jacksonville home. Officers elected: Elec ta Grimm president, Stella Weldon vice president, Ida Davis Brooks secretary, Maude Davis treasurer. Members and guests exchanged gifts. January meeting set for Mrs. Ira Conaway's home.

Edward Oskey Ira Conaway Everett Grimm Julius Bratka Maude Davis Ida Brooks Weldon

Church Class Dinner Served in Glouster

The Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster held a turkey dinner for 26 in the church social room at 6 30 pm. Ralph Byers offered thanks. After eating, carols were sung and a Christmas story read. Morrison Brown became president, Charles Williams secretary treasurer, Will W Wallace chorister. Short talks followed by class teacher E K Peugh.

Glouster Church of Christ Church Ralph Byers Hugh Sweeney W. W. Wallace Daniel Teater E. K. Peugh C. F. Wallace

Son Is Born to Gatchel Family in Sheltering Arms

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gatchel Jr. announce the birth of a son, David Lewis, Tuesday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He weighed nine pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartz and Mr. Lewis Gatchel Sr.

Glouster Lewis Gatchel Jr David Lewis Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Swartz Lewis Gatchel Sr

China's Great Wall Begun by Chin Shish in 220 B.C.

The Great Wall of China was begun by Chin Shish around 220 B.C. and taken ten years to complete. It was built using brick and stone.

China Great Wall Chin Shish

Kiwanis Club Meets for Dinner at Hotel Gordon

The local Kiwanis Club held a brief dinner meeting at Hotel Gordon Tuesday at 6 30 p m. All business was dispensed with until next week when the closing meeting for 1947 will be held.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

WSCS Christmas meeting at Murray City church

The Methodist Church WSCS gathered December 15 in the social rooms. A program titled For Unto Us a Child Is Born featured solos and a duet. Secretary readings, officer installation, and lunch for 24 followed, with multiple members and guests in attendance.

Murray WSCS Methodist Church Eula Slater Mabel Lefever Constance Barnhill Betty Wilson Children’s Work Grace Rolson Nora Coburn Effie Devol Dottie Lewis Merle Martin Blanche Ruth Brooker Mahala Johnson Blanche Shelton Della Hillyer June Matheny Betty Dorothy Wilson Bea Hillyer Tanna Matheny Martha Huston Dora Spencer Nevada Quinn G. E. Fisher Haydenville Dan Simmers Springfield Ohio

Garden Club Holds Annual Christmas Party

Chauncey Garden Club welcomed members to Mrs. Hollis Stalder home for the annual Christmas party. The event featured a lighted star, bells, manger scene, gift exchange, and a Christ mas buffet. President Erle Bridgewater Sr led the meeting with reports on beautifying school grounds and the regional club gathering. Guest Mary L. Kittle attended along with multiple members. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Roy Lester’s Mill Street home.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Hollis Stalder Erle Bridgewater Roger Boling Pendergrass Johnson Gilbert Courtney Roy Lester Mill St Mary L. Kittle Roy Pendergrass Lloyd Pendergrass John Easler Lester Homer Johnson Sam Tippett Courtney Carl Shafer Boling Jack McCafferty

Glouster Personalities Visit, Holidays Plans Mentioned

Glouster area social notes list Byron Shirkey and family hosting in Jacksonville. Visitors include Mrs. Sarah Henderson of Washington D C and Linwood Viney with his grandmother Mrs. Andrew J. Viney Sr. Local soldiers Billy Andrews and Billy DeVore arrive on furlough. Robert Wilson of Ohio State University spends vacation with his mother Mrs. Carl Wilson and plans return to Columbus January 5.

Glouster Byron Shirkey Columbus Johny Andrews Billy DeVore Texas Homer DeVore Robert Bob) Wilson Ohio State University Carl Wilson

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