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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
5
Chauncey Louis Dennis entertained her Sunday school class and teacher Mrs. Brown with a Christmas party. The activity included candy and popcorn balls making, games and contests with prizes awarded.
Clint Courtney of Chauncey is reported improved after a facial burn received at Chauncey Mine 25 where he works. He remains hospitalized at Sheltering Arms for treatment.
The CHAUNCEY Circle of Dorcas met at Mrs Kelson Lowery for its Christmas gathering. Greenery red tapers and a lit Christmas tree adorned the rooms while Kitten Reece read the Christmas story and Mrs Lacey McNutt led devotions. Members sang carols and read readings as gifts were exchanged. The refreshment table featured a Santa sleigh and reindeer with lighted tapers. 23 members and seven visitors were served.
Nelsonville observes Christmas with all business and most offices closed Saturday through Sunday. Public schools closed for vacation and to resume Monday Jan 3. Post Office reports its heaviest December volume with December 20 the peak day.
The M. S. Club will sponsor a party in the IOOF Hall on Saturday at 8 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy the evening's activities.
Local churches list Sunday school times and preaching hours for Chauncey Greens Run Millfield Trimble Prattsville Uncle Joe’s Chapel Hawks Zion Prattsville Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church of God Seventh Day Adventist Pilgrim Holiness The Plains Church of the Nazarene and The Plains Methodist with pastors Gus Graham John Thompson Donald Weller and others. Services span morning and afternoon slots with midweek prayer meetings and youth programs.
Charles W. Robinson, 36, died at his home near Glouster after a multiyear illness. Born in Hollister, he was the son of Charles Robinson, Sr. Survived by parents, two brothers George and Gilbert, and two sisters Elizabeth Hill of Dayton and Helen Kinder of Zanesville. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hollister UB Church with Rev. Ernest Williams. Burial in Hollister cemetery.
Mrs. Mabel Smith leaves for Columbus to dine with her sister Mrs. Viola Wade and Wade family including Mary Ruth Wade and Mr and Mrs Ernest Wade. She will also visit Mr and Mrs George Norris and Mr and Mrs Charles Learned.
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