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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1950
Page
3
A humorous survey of wacky crimes from 1950 detailing thieves who stole pigeons in California, a Detroit gun misfire, a thief posing as a taxi driver, Chicago teens with a bicycle delay, and bizarre plunder such as a five ton street sweeper and a locomotive.
Chauncey civil defense director Frank Lewis calls a meeting for all members and interested persons at the high school band room Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Department directors and assistants must bring complete committee rosters. Representatives from Millfield Sugar Creek and nearby areas are urged to attend along with nurses aids first aid trained personnel and veterans with defense or relief training.
Mrs John Theisen of Millfield hosted the annual Country Club Christmas party with decorated rooms and a lighted tree. Gifts were exchanged as mystery sisters were revealed and new ones drawn. two guests Mrs Viola Howard and Mrs Celia Boudinot attended.
Mrs. Alice Carr was re elected president of the Martha Class Millfield Church of Christ at a Christmas meeting. Edith McDaniel was elected vice president and assistant teacher with Nelle Russell secretary and Jessie Fulton assistant. Members present included Edith McDaniel Ruth Johnson Elizabeth Robinett and Alice Carr among others.
Several local residents are noted in social mentions with travel and visitors. Carrie Channell of The Plains visited her mother Mrs. Lew Jones in Orbiston followed by Rebecca Harrison of The Plains visiting Dayton with her daughter and son, Mrs. Swaim and Bennie Harrison. William Theisen has returned to Millfield from Shelter ing Arms Hospital after major surgery and is recovering well. Elizabeth Patton Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders and children Sandra Joe Keith Shirley Sayre of Millfield visited Parkersburg West Virginia recently. Charles Carr of Millfield hosted his sister Mrs. Mary Hartley and grandson Charles Nelsonville as recent guests.
Trustees of The First Wesleyan Methodist Church of Athens Ohio petition the Court of Common Pleas in Athens County Cause No 19810 to authorize mortgaging Inlet 20385 in The Athens Brick Company's Addition Athens Ohio The hearing date begins January 11 1991 Hughes Attorney 12 12 4otw
Snow began to fall around 3 p.m. and by 9:30 p.m. about 2% inches covered the ground with the thermometer at 24 degrees. Snow was still falling at that hour, adding a late seasonal touch.
The Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene held its December meeting and annual Christmas party at Mrs. Brandenburg’s parsonage. Elzina Wharton and Thelma Keeton led a session, Dorothy Sovereign read scripture, Rev Lena Brandenburg prayed, and readings and carols followed with gifts exchanged around a lighted tree. New members Nellie Keirns and Malinda Smith joined the group.
Glouster Lodge 607 F. and A. M. will hold a special communication on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred on one candidate. Refreshments will be served.
The Jacksonville EUE Church invites attendance to a New Year's Eve watch party at the church starting Sunday at 8 30 p m local time. Attendees will view the countdown and share fellowship to ring in the new year.
Mr and Mrs Henry Heffken and daughter Carolyn of Millfield hosted guests at dinner including Mrs Betty Hamrick and daughter Deborah of Corning Mrs Theodore Heffken of Glouster and Mrs Hattie Mingus of Millfield, reflecting a social gathering format.
The Kiwanis Club gathers at Hotel Gordon this evening at 6 30. The note adds a science aside about Earth and the Moon if Earth left the universe.
The Truth Seekers class of the EUB Church met at Mrs. Lloyd Hinnerman's home in December with a noon pot luck and a gift exchange. Visits included Denman LaGore and George Molihan families from Columbus and Radcliff, plus Pearl McGuire with the Logan couple. A Starr Washington School barn dance on December 14 featured Casey Clark and The Lazy Ranch boys. A Christmas program is planned at the EUB church.
The Berean Class of the Glouster Church of Christ Bible School hosted a Christmas dinner in the church social rooms. A program featured a birth of Jesus depiction using slides and readings by Mrs. D. K. Teater. Mrs. Roger Kittle presented a Bible to teacher Mrs. Harry Vernon on behalf of the Berean class. Attendees included Miss Lanella Jonas, Mrs. Hugh Sweeney, Mrs. Joe Northup, Mrs. Charles Vernon, Mrs. Donald Price, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Glenn McDonald, Miss Phyllis Melligan, Mrs. C. F. Wallace, Mrs. D. K. Teater, Miss Nedra Eddy, Mrs. Chester Keith, Mrs. Wilbur Balderson Jr., Miss Emma Bulloch, Mrs. Lewis Gatchel, Mrs. Herb Zimmers, Mrs. Harry Vernon, Mrs. Roger Kittle, Mrs. Robert Williams, other members, and one guest, Miss Helen Kirkbride.
George A. Shust died at his Woodrow Ave home after a lingering illness on Saturday night. He would have turned 78 on January 6. Survived by his wife Anna and five sons, three daughters, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Friends may visit at C. F. Wallace funeral home through Wednesday. funeral at Glouster Church of Christ at 2 p.m. with Rev. Daniel K. Teater officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
The Women of the Moose will gather in the Moose building chapter room on Thursday at 7 30 p m for a scheduled meeting.
GLOUSTER George Davis of Athens is spending a few days in town as the guest of his great-grandchildren Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Gee.
Glouster residents Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride spend Sunday and Monday in Dayton visiting son in law Fred Hussey and daughter while in Greenfield they see Mrs. Pride’s mother Mrs. Boyd Wilson. Also guests include George Campbell and Hubert Guess in family gatherings with many local relatives. Mrs. Bulloch unavailable due to Mrs. Bulloch’s illness.
Mrs Leona Orme will host the Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Sunday school on Wednesday The event opens with a 6 30 p m dinner followed by a gift exchange
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