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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1944

Page

8

Citizens Urged to Buy Larger War Bonds in Third Week

Trimble Township nears its $74,500 target in the Fourth War Loan drive with a week to go. Bonds sold range from 25 to 100 dollars, but organizers urge more large-denomination purchases. Mine No. 255 workers are being canvassed for extra bonds, totaling 3,768.75 in value before the mine’s idle period. Total township sales reach 26,275.00 through Friday evening.

Glouster Trimble Trimble Township

Scout Banquet Set for February 10 at Methodist Church

Scoutmaster Ralph Hines lists a Scout Banquet in the Methodist Church social rooms Thursday evening February 10 at seven o'clock. All scouts their parents the troop committee and wives are invited. He urges parents to attend and notes a program of short talks will be held.

Glouster Ralph Hines Methodist Church Mr. Hines

Glouster Council okays pay raise and hydrant purchases

Glouster City Council meets Friday and approves raising night officer salary from 30 to 45 dollars due to unpaid shares. They plan to post notices on Moose Lodge wall and cooperate with Township Trustees on fire runs. Gas meters will be read monthly for four months to compare bills. Board to buy two carloads of limestone and two hydrants. Mayor to notify on street cleaning complaints. January receipts include fines licenses sidewalk and fire runs. Feb 1 cash and war bonds total 30,717.69.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Withem Moose Lodge Council Frank Phillips George Campbell Gas Company Wright Thompson Lunsford Embrey Locust Barbour Monroe Clifford Brown Williams

Rothwell Club Meets at Mrs Bryson Home

The Rothwell Club met at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s Main street home. A nominating committee for next year was appointed: Mrs. W. R. Drury, Mrs. C. K. Rockhold, and Mrs. A. O. McDonald. Mrs. John S. Blower spoke on Christianity in China Today and noted China’s Christian population and leadership.

China Sylvia Lowery Barberton C. A. Bingman W. W. Bryson John Blower E. M. Blower Elizabeth Chute W. R. Drury C. M. Clark T. A. Noon H. F. Kittle O . McDonald C. K. Rockhold P J. Stanley M. M. Bryson

Mothers Club of Jacksonville Postpones Meeting

Announcements state the Mothers Club of Jacksonville postponed its meeting scheduled for this week at Mrs. E. C. Shirkey’s home. The rescheduled gathering will occur on the second Wednesday in March. The postponement follows the start of special meetings at the Methodist Church today and continuing through the week.

Mothers Club of Jacksonville E. C. Shirkey

Glouster Social Notes Include War Stamp Games and Visits

Glouster social items note Catholic Ladies Study Club met in the church hall with Mrs. Mary Jannice hosting. Activities included readings, prayers, a salute to the flag, and war stamp prizes. The Past Noble Grands Club held a meeting at Mrs. Irene Morris's home. Additional notes recount visits and family news, including military furloughs and medical trips.

Glouster Church Hall Mary Jannice John R. Clark Kate Bartels Gertrude Darling Martha Cavella Ann Bailey America Mary Cavella Virginia Jannice Walter Yount Joe Wolf Sr Leo Smith Lena Orndorf Alerd Healy Lena Cavella Noble Grands Club Irene Morris Edna Embrey Nellie Golding Clara Morris Esther Lamborn Mary Cheney Jessie Withem

Hollister School Hosts Officials and P T A Chicken Dinner

Hollister school welcomed county superintendent Glen Hanes and county attendance officer James Russell as guests at a Tuesday event. A P T A chicken dinner raised 22 in receipts. Senior and Junior Bond funds grew to 1375 and 2125 respectively.

Hollister Glen Hanes James Russell Hollister P. T. A Monroe Vermillion A. G. Winkle J. T. High Scool Hollister Visual Education Department

With Service Men of Glouster Area

Mr and Mrs J L Stephenson received a letter from son Elson in the service stating he got a carton of cigarets from the C S O and thanks. Mrs Isaac Vaughan reports a cablegram from son Harry in the Southwest Pacific saying We are all wet and safe with no details of any battle or reason for the message.

J. L. Stephenson Elson Isaac Vaughan Harry Southwest Pacific

West Side Church of Christ to Host Evan Wheeler

The West Side Church of Christ at Trimble announces Evangelist Wheeler will preach Sunday morning at 9 15 and evening at 7 30 slow time. Pvt Geo Thompson says the Third Infantry, his unit, will be honored as the oldest regiment in the U S Army on the Hour of Charm radio program Sunday evening February 6.

Glouster West Side Church of Christ At Trimble Evangelist Wheeler Pvt Geo Thompson Third Infantry United States

Chesterhill PTA Meeting Set for February 14

Chesterhill Chesterhill Chesterhill PTA schedules a Monday evening gathering for 8 o'clock on February 14 to discuss First Lessons in Honesty Nutrition Courses for Mothers and Problems for Teenagers. Jacksonville Trimble High School PTA meeting postponed to February 14 at 7 30 p m due to recent reorganization.

Chesterhill Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble High School

Millfield Social Notes record events and births

Millfield social items note the Country Club gathering with Velma Wemmer for a Valentine party and a noon potluck. A church aid meeting led by Ruby Simpson is on tap with Gertrude Brown in charge. Births include Edwin Sears Rhodes born Jan 26 in White Cross Hospital Columbus and Joy Rae Moody born Jan 29. Grandparents and other relatives are listed. Helen Sue McDaniel visits grandparents H. O. and Mrs. McDaniel.

Millfield Country Club Velma Wemmer M. E. Church Aid Society Ruby Simpson Gertrude Brown Carl Rhodes Jr Columbus Edwin Sears White Cross Hospital Rhodes Italy Carl Rhodes Sr Floyd Wemmer Alice Carr R. H. Wemmer Joy Rae Raymond Moody Joe Moody Morgan Glouster Moody Wilford Knott Frances Wallace Enchre Club Helen Sue McDaniel Dayton Mrs. H. O. McDaniel

Reedsville Social Notes Show Local Moves and Promotions

Miss Kathleen Reed is hospitalized in St Joseph Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Arlys Marks, recently inducted into the Army, is stationed at Ft Hayes. John P Kibble was promoted to corporal while in England. Riley Babcock moved to Reedsville to live with his niece Mrs Mabel Hetzer. The Kerwins of Eden visited the Kibble family. W E Kirk of Hogsett WV visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Wallace. Lord Williams and son Ernest moved to Number Nine. Junior and Linnie Congreve returned from Wellston to stay with sister Mrs Paul Patton. Zora Belle Wallace left for Parkersburg to attend high school while employed in a private home. Mrs Dorothy Effinger and Mrs Thelma Dutton of Parkersburg stayed with Mr and Mrs L S Buckley. Henry Schuler returned to New London after a short visit here with the Humphrey family.

Reedsville Kathleen Reed Hockingport Road St. Joseph Hospital Arlys Marks Army Ft. Hayes John P. Kibble England Riley Babcock Long Bottom Mabel Hetzer Michael Kerwin Eden H. Kibble W. E. Kirk Hogsett W. Va Lee Wallace Lord Williams Ernest Junior Linnie Congreve Wellston

Service Flag Dedication at Orbiston Church

A service flag with 22 stars including a gold star for Alden Souders was unveiled at Orbiston Community Church Friday. Bud Carsner led the program with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. W. E. Bancroft. Names on the Honor Roll were read by Carsner.

Chauncey Orbiston Community Church Bud Carsner Alden Souders Carsner Gilbert Courtney America W. E. Bancroft Sanford

Class To Meet CHAUNCEY Esther Class Meets at Ellis Ave

The Esther Class of the Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Wednesday night at 7 o clock with Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey at her Ellis Avenue home. All members urged to attend. Next week Mrs. John Slater will host at 7 30 p m for the Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church with Orin Darnell as president.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Elizabeth Harvey Ellis Ave John Slater Naomi Bible The Plains Methodist Church Orin Darnell

Tuppers Plains Social Briefs

Local notes include Donald Kim returning to Columbus for military induction, Clyde Millhone entering the Meigs County treasurer race, and visits by Mrs. John Tall, Mrs. Wilma Pratt, Sgt. Floyd Millhone, and others. Junior play at Olive Orange High on Feb 8 and family visits across Coolville, Middleport, and Parkersburg are cited.

Tuppers Plains Donald Kim Hermon Kim Columbus Clyde Millhone Jocal Meigs County John Tall Middleport Robert Halsey Fanny

Chester Social And Personal Highlights

Chester The Home Economics Committee of Chester Grange met to plan the year with a cake walk for an anniversary cake after the regular meeting. February 12 marks the Grange ninth birthday. Also a quilt session is set at Mrs C N Jones's home. Bernard Eiselstein returns to Camp Croft after a family visit and funeral for his mother Mrs Hattie Eiselstein. Harry Holter, son of Mr and Mrs Denver Holter, was sent to Fort Hayes after leaving for the armed services. Chester WCTU to meet at Mrs Norma Deans on February 9.

Chester Chester Grange C. N. Jones Bernard Eiselstein Camp Croft South Carolina Eiselstein Hattie Eiselstein Harry Holter Denver Holter Armed Service Fort Hayes Chester Wctu Norma Dean

Nazarene church guest speaker announced for Plains Church

Rev Frank Noel announces Mrs Anna Morris of Ironton as new Central District president will be guest speaker at The Plains Church Sunday at 7 pm. Members and friends are invited to attend and hear her address.

Chauncey Frank Noel Plains Church of the Nazarene Anna Morris Ironton Central District of the Nazarene Church Plains Church Morris

Chauncey R M 2c Jack Dickerson Leaves for Norfolk Va

Chauncey resident Jack Dickerson on furlough visited his parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Dickerson Mrs Betty Palmer and Dorothy Dickerson in Chauncey then departed Friday for Norfolk Virginia. Chauncey Regular city council meeting set for Monday at 7 pm in the Mayor s office.

Chauncey R. M Jack Dickerson Emmett Dickerson Betty Palmer Dorothy Dickerson Norfolk Chauncey City

Marshfield News Briefs From Fort Hayes to local gatherings

Local area men reported at Fort Hayes including James Music senior at high school and three married men with children. Short notices cover wreck near Union with minor injuries, furloughs, recoveries, church group meetings and social events in New Marshfield and nearby towns.

New Marshfield Fort Hayes James Music John Wigal Harold Perry Merritt Herron

Bashan Notes Highlight Local Social Visits

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. A. H. Bailey’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Orr and Mr. Bert Orr visited Mr. and Mrs. Call Orr on Tuesday evening. Roland Torrence and family spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Watson. Clint Orr and family joined J. C. McKay for Sunday evening.

Plains Child Study Club Meeting Discusses New Year

Mrs Carl Michael hosted the Plains group for its monthly gathering on Tuesday night. Members and one guest, Mrs Lloyd Thorne, attended as the club reviewed New Year resolutions for parents from Parents Magazine and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs A E Daugherty.

Odd Fellows Hall Lenna Snowden Edna Embrey Esther Lamborn Chauncey Carl Michael Plains Child Study Club Parents Magazine A. E. Daugherty Lloyd Thorne Walter McDonald M. O. Bryan Earl Lee Paul Tipton

Wounded in Italy Letter from Davis Childress Near Chauncey

A Chauncey Church of Christ heard a letter from Dennis Childress wounded in Italy. Dennis reports recovery in hospital. His brother Gilbert Childress serves in the South Pacific. They are grandsons of Mrs. Tish Childress of Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Church of Christ In Chaunce Dennis Childress Russ Childress Italy Gilbert Childress South Pacific Tish Childress Mill St

Chauncey Family Returns From Detroit Visit

Mrs. Noah Harvey and daughters Misses Frances and Mary Helen Harvey have returned to Chauncey after a 10 day visit in Detroit with Mrs. Alexander Madek and family. Mr. Harvey went to Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey came back to Chauncey Friday night.

Chauncey Noah Harvey Detroit Alexander Madek Frances Mary Helen Harvey Harvey

Chaucey Bala Chiki Back From Marines on Furlough

Chauncey Bala Chiki with the Marines has returned home on furlough to Sugar Creek visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Chiki and other family members after time at Parris Island North Carolina.

Chauncey Bala Chiki Parris Island N. C Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek

Sons of Oliver Brothers In Uniform Report

Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver announce two sons serving abroad. Harry serves in the Navy and is at Elizabeth City North Carolina while William in the Marines is stationed at San Diego California.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Harry Navy Elizabeth City North Carolina William Marines San Diego California

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