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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

10

Glouster Schools Demonstrate New Recording Machine

In near zero weather 21 Kiwanians met at Hotel Gordon to hear Supt. L. G. DeLong speak via the Bell-Howell recording machine recently purchased for Glouster schools. DeLong outlined intended school use, then the device played three vocal trios by DeLong, Neil Roberts, and Richard Simcox.

Glouster Gordon C. F. Wallace Harold Brown L. G. DeLong DeLong Roger Kittle Glouster School Neil Roberts Richard Simcox Porter Dugan Joe Williams James Clemons Dick Guinther Jack Munden Bob Smith George H. Campbell E. D. Coffman Enlon Grubbs Ray White B. R. Angle Marcella Brown Ernest Jones Dan Kovach Lawrence Colbert Supt. L. G. DeLong James Settles William Curran E. H. Taylor

Youth Meet Attends Conference In Nelsonville

The Rev. Carl Wetherell and church group from Jacksonville Methodist Church took Youth Fellowship members Grace Ann Hartley Billy Bartels Joy Lou and Everett Wetherell to Nelsonville Monday for a conference on worship service and missionary activities. The senior Youth Fellowship plans to travel to Lancaster Saturday for the Midwinter Institute ending with a 6 p.m. dinner.

Glouster Carl Wetherell Jacksonville Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Nelsonville Jacksonville Grace Ann Hartley Billy Bartels Joy Lou Everett Wetherell Wetherell Lancaster

Two Announce Plans to Run in City Democratic Race

Two more candidates filed for the Democratic primary as of yesterday. Carl Wright will contest with Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. for mayor, while Fred Hambel has filed to run for council on the Democratic ticket.

Glouster Carl Wright Thomas Williams, Sr Fred Hambel Council

Two Degrees Above Zero In Glouster Temperature Rises

Glouster records show several thermometers at two degrees above zero early Wednesday. By 3 p.m. the temperature had climbed to 10 degrees as the day warmed.

Glouster

Eagles Lodge Contributes To Drive In Glouster

Mayor Thomas Williams reports a $25.85 donation from the Eagles Lodge to the March of Dimes fund raised at Saturday’s Eagles Hall dance. Individual gifts include Dan Kovach 2.50 Mrs. Lewis Clark 1 Joe McDonald 0.50 and the Rothwell Club 5. With eight days left until February 15 the mayor urges further contributions to County Headquarters care of Mrs. Church Athens.

Glouster Thomas Williams Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall Dan Kovach Lewis Clark Trimble Joe McDonald Rothwell Club Williams

Joint meeting of Senior and Junior Progressive Study clubs

The Senior and Junior Progressive Study Clubs met Tuesday in the high school building with hostesses Mrs. L. G. DeLong and Mrs. Steve Emry. Donald Goldsberry operated the projector for three film reels including John Charles Thomas programs The World We Want To Live In and Rubber Goes to War. Candy was served to listed members of both clubs after the program.

J. E. Anderson John Blower Lalla Danford W. G. Hughes Lou Munden Sara W. Willis L. G. DeLong Willis Blower Frances Thomas Edna Binderbasin James Settles Lee Settles Richard Simcox Ray Leake Helen Binderbasin Dick Guinther Ralph Darling Roger Kittle Eugene Jones Ben Swartz

Glouster Church Board Holds Monday Meeting

The official board of the Glouster Church of Christ met at the church Monday evening to transact routine business. Earnest Jones served as chairman and presided.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Earnest Jones

Women of the Moose Meet in Glouster Chapter 244

The Women of the Moose Glouster Chapter 244 will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the chapter room joining members for discussion and planning sessions.

Women of Moose Glouster Women of the Moose

Meades of Columbus Visit Cox Family in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Meade of Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs. Meade’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cox, on Glouster Route 2.

Glouster Gordon Meade Columbus Mrs. Meade Dave Cox

County buys eight trailers for veterans housing plan

Perry County commissioners ordered eight 27 by 90 inch trailers from McCall Coach Co at 2086 dollars each, part expected in February. Total cost 16688 with 27022.89 in veterans housing funds. No apportionment or rental value decided yet. Also a divorce petition filed by Marie Bussemer New Lexington against Frederick Bussemer Los Angeles with three children. A separate case Morris A Willison Roseville vs Annabel Willison Crooksville, married July 27, 1944.

New Lexington McCall Coach Co Springfield Veterans Housing Marie Bussemer Frederick Bussemer Los Angeles Calif Greenup Ky Morris A. Willison Roseville Annabel Willison Crooksville

Arraigned in Ohio on non-support charge

Chester R. Wilson appeared before Judge A S McGonagle after return from Grand Rapids Michigan and was ordered to pay 35 dollars monthly for his minor children plus 9.51 dollars costs. He must not violate Ohio law and abstain from intoxicants and report monthly by letter or in person to probation officer Eugene Hynus.

Chester R. Wilson A. S. McGonagle Perry County Grand Rapids Mich Ohio Eugene Hynus

January marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge Davis

Twenty marriage licenses were issued from the office of Probate Judge John D. Davis in January, a decrease of nine from January 1946.

John D. Davis

Executrix Account Filed in Molyneau Estate

Mabel Jones files an executrix account in probate court for the Lillian Molyneau estate listing property valued at 13 663 64 dollars.

Mabel Jones Lillian Molyneau

Removal hearing asked for in Sar ah Guests estate

A probate petition seeks removal of executor R M Alpach from the estate of Sarah Elizabeth Guests of Somerset. The hearing is scheduled for February 4 in probate court to determine suitability and grounds for removal.

Sarah Elizabeth Guests Somerset R. M. Alpach

Notary Files Dugan Commission. Rabid Animal Reports In Perry County

Clerk Lloyd Stoughton files a three year notary commission for John W. Dugan of New Lexington dated January 21 1947. Rabid animals reported include a cow owned by Roger Flowers near St Joseph Church and two dogs. Several divorce and alimony suits filed including Phyllis C Corp vs Ola Corp Jr with child custody. Lara Tewksbury vs Finley Tewksbury seeking restoration of maiden name. Ethel Essington vs Paul Essington with alimony claims. Lewis Anspach vs Betty Jane Anspach for custody and household goods. Clarice Cox vs Matthew Cox for cruelty and three children.

Lloyd Stought John W. Dugan New Lexington Jack Stafford Roger Flowers St. Joseph Church Russell Crossman Thornville Glen Anspack Phyllis C. Corp Ola Corp, Jr Moxahala Lara Tewksbury Crooksville Finley Tewksbury Roseville Lara Jones Ethel Essington Paul Essington Lewis Anspach Betty Jane Anspach Clarice Cox Matthew Cox

Trimble Weekend Guests Include Ohio Visitors

Mrs. Oscar Epley of Hartville Ohio was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs James A Parish at Trimble Route 1. Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Wood of Zanesville.

Trimble Oscar Epley Hartville Ohio James A. Parish Paul Wood Zanesville

Jack Turner Registers at Ohio University Athens

Jack Turner traveled to Athens on Wednesday to enroll in Ohio University. He plans to take an agriculture course.

Glouster Jack Turner Athens Ohio University Jack

WWII servicemen education median higher than WWI veterans

The statement notes a shift in education levels between generations, with World War II service men averaging around the second year of high school, while World War I veterans averaged about the sixth grade. This reflects broader changes in schooling access and compulsory education over the early 20th century.

Local Marriage Licenses Recorded in Crooksville Area

James Max Cross aged 30 a Roseville Coal Co. agent of Crooksville and Jean C. Ross aged 25 a Crooksville seamstress were married with Rev. Huston officiating Albert D. Zartman aged 23 a Somerset laborer and Wilma G. Wagoner aged 25 of New Lexington were likewise wed in a separate ceremony.

James Max Cross Roseville Coal Co Crooksville Jean C. Ross Mr. Huston Albert D. Zartman Somerset Wilma G. Wagoner New Lexington

Realty Transfers In Clayton Shawnee Monday Creek Townships

Real estate transfers include Carl E. Cannon and Frances E. Madden to Norman Miller for a Clayton Township tract. Francis A. Marshall and others to Joseph and Wanda Callahan for Lot 295 in Shawnee. Ollie Summers and others to Charles and Lydia Huffines for a Monday Creek Township tract. Emma C. Goodlive and others to George E. and Edna Bell for a Harrison Township tract.

Carl E. Cannon Frances E. Madden Asbury Cannon Norman Miller Clayton Township Francis A. Marshall Joseph and Wanda Callahan Shawnee Ollie Summers Charles Lydia Huffines Monday Creek Emma C. Goodlive George E Edna Bell Harrison Towship

Water bills due by 30th or service cut off

Chauncey board warns water customers to pay by the 30th to avoid shutoff and a $1 reconnect fee. Edward Jones, water and sewage superintendent, will collect bills daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the plant after cards are received.

Chauncey Chauncey Board of Public Affairs Edward Jones Chauncey Water and Sewage System

Chauncey Pastor Conducts Funeral for Emma Chubb

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the First Church of Christ Chauncey conducted funeral services for Mrs. Emma Chubb at Dowler-Ferguson funeral home in Athens. He also assisted in services for W. D. Robinson at the First Christian Church.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney First Church of Christ Athens Emma Chubb Dowler-Ferguson Mr. Courtney W. D. Robinson First Christian Church

Funeral Rites Held For Linda Carol Slay

Those from out of town who attended the funeral rites Saturday of Linda Carol Slay 16 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Slay Sr were Mr and Mrs Arthur Brady and daughter Nancy Marion, Herman Slay Dayton Amer Slay Circleville Mr and Mrs Virgil Slay Haydenville Mr and Mrs Vernon Syx and daughter Anna Marie Amesville.

Glouster Linda Carol Slay Earl Slay Arthur Brady Nancy Marion Herman Slay Dayton Amer Slay Circleville Virgil Slay Haydenville Vernon Syx Anna Marie Amesville

Esther Class Of Church Has Meeting

Esther Class of First Methodist Church Chauncey held a Monday night gathering at the president Helen Nicholson’s home. Ruth Bridgewater won the contest award and Betty Boling the mystery prize. Betty Grandstaff attended.

Chauncey Esther First Methodist Church Helen Nicholson Mill Sr Mrs. Patterson W. Mound St

Carfreys Return From Columbus Visit

Chauncey Mrs. Charles Carfrey and sons David and Daniel of The Plains return from a Columbus trip to visit Mrs. Carfrey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William D. Tucker. The Rev. Charles Carfrey was entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs. Carrie Nida and Mrs. Jane Nida at Mrs. Nida's home.

Chauncey Charles Carfrey David Daniel Plains Columbus

Mrs Grace Crabtree Enters Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Grace Crabtree of Chauncey entered Sheltering Arms Hospital this week for minor surgery. The report states she underwent a routine procedure with no complications and is described as recovering in the hospital.

Chauncey Grace Crabtree Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth of Daughter Sherry Lynne for Mr and Mrs Bryan

Mrs Albert Jack Chauncey announces the birth of a daughter, Sherry Lynne, to her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Mott Bryan of Mentone Indiana former Athens County residents. The Bryans have two other children Mary Ellen and Jimmie. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs M O Bryan of Lower Plains.

Chauncey Albert Jackson Sherry Lynne Mott Bryan Mentone Ind Bryan Athens County Mary Ellen Jimmie M. O. Bryan Lower Plains

Baptism and New Members at The Plains Methodist Church

At The Plains Methodist Church last Sunday, baptism and reception of members were conducted by Pastor Charles R. Caffrey. Those baptized: Mary A. Evans, Mary K. Horn, Pauline E. Knowlton, and James Paul Smith. Those received into membership: Beatrice M. Smith, David D. Nannah, Mary A. Evans, Pauline E. Knowlton, Mary K. Horn, Bernice V. Deeters, Betty Bryan, and Juanita McDonald.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church Charles R. Caffrey Mary A. Evans Mary K. Horn Pauline E. Knowlton James Paul Smith Norman Beatrice Smith Beatrice M. Smith David D. Nannah Bernice V. Deeters Betty Bryan Juanita McDonald

Minstrel Show Set for Chauncey High School Auditorium

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women announce a minstrel show in Chauncey at the high school auditorium on Friday February 14 to benefit the Chauncey-Dover High School Band.

Chauncey Nelsonville

Visit in Indiana for Chauncey family

Mr. and Mrs. O. Bryan of Lower Plains left this week for Mentone Indiana to stay with their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Mott Bryan. They visited daughters Mrs. Jennie Jackson Chauncey and Erma Bryan in Logan before leaving.

Bryans Chauncey O. Bryan Lower Plains Mentone Ind Mott Bryan Jennie Jackson Erma Bryan Logan

FASTEETH Holds False Teeth Firmly in Place Ad

Sprinkling FASTEETH on dental plates helps teeth stay secure while eating, laughing or talking. The alkaline powder provides a firmer, more comfortable fit with no sour taste, odor, or gummy feel. Available at drug stores.

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