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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1941

Page

12

Glouster War Veterans Urged to Register for Defense Work

The Frank Mc Cann Post No 414 announces a February 22 registration drive for The American Legion members and World War veterans. Commander Seckinger stresses voluntary participation and notes the effort aligns with civilian status and potential future home defense service.

the Sunday Messenger Athens Glouster American Legion National Defense Frank McCann Seckinger Legion American Legion National Defense

Coach Olsen Honored At Farewell Party

More than 100 Hollister High School students and staff surprised coach P. Irvin Olsen at a farewell party. He is leaving to join the U S Marines and report to Quantico Virginia on February 24.

Glouster Hollister High School P. Irvin Olsen U. S. Marines Quantico Olsen John Kurzmarski Athens Hollister Betty Jane Kay PTA Jack Rothery Miller Mr. Olsen

Church of Christ Honors New Minister in Surprise Reception

In Glouster the Church of Christ welcomed new minister C. B. Tigner and his family with a Friday evening reception. The program directed by Mrs. J. H. Henshaw featured Love as the theme with singing by W. W. Wallace, a pantomime duet by Mrs. C. F. Williams and Mrs. Dwight Clark, and a Bible reading by Margaret Jane Tigner Delores Stansberry and Barbara Beal as Faith Hope and Love. H. H. Vian delivered the message on The Cross a Symbol of Love and welcomed the Tigners. About 125 attendees enjoyed refreshments in the basement social rooms.

Juanita Williams Byers Margaret Jane Tigner Delores Stansberry Barbara Beal H. H. Vian Tigner

Simple Character House Draws Popular Interest

The adaptable building with a simple character features independent two bedrooms and bath. Financed with a Federal Housing Administration insured mortgage, the mid Western property is valued at 6500 by the FHA.

Federal Housing Administration mid-West FHA

Miller Undertaking case orders sale of Deerfield farm in Morgan County

Morgan County Court awards the Miller Undertaking Co. $424.25 in the Ernest D. Norris case and orders the Deerfield farm sold. Additional notes cover wills, estates, inventories, and transfers involving residents of Deerfield, Chesterhill, Malta, Stockport, and Parkersburg, with vehicle purchase and equipment exchanges noted.

McConnellville Miller Undertaking Co Ernest D. Norris Deerfield

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Glouster reports two social events with the Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church hosting a Valentine party at E. H. Taylor’s home and Garden Club members meeting at Mrs. Bulloch’s, featuring readings, music, and planned fundraisers. Out-of-town funeral attendees and a Junior Progressive Study Club meeting are also noted.

Progressive Study Club Robert Bulloch Hill St

Bishopville Woman Dies in California After Illness

Glouster resident Mrs. Glenn Reed aged 37 died Friday in Santa Anna California after influenza complications. Survived by two sons Glenn Jr 18 and Richard 16, mother Mrs E W Smith sister Mrs Carlos Keller, brothers Dwight and Byron, and mother in law Mrs C F Reed. Funeral in Santa Anna Monday. She was a Glouster High graduate and former Ohio University student and teacher.

C. F. Reed Jacksonville Ohio Glenn Reed Santa Anna

1941 Auto Tags Go On Sale March First

GLOUSTER New auto tags arrive in the city. Deputy registrar H. A. Rogers says the maroon tags have white letters and figures X-T and X-Y. Bring titles to Front St. office to get a special-number tag. Tags go on sale March 1. Rogers will attend deputy registrar school in Marietta Monday evening.

Glouster H. A. Rogers Front St Rogers Marietta

Greens Run Ladies Aid Honor Birthdays At Parish House

Greens Run's Ladies Aid Society met at the parish house with president Lena Leake in charge. Members celebrated birthdays for Bessie Cartwright Mae Showers Myrtle Olbers Iva Hanley and Elfie Ross and heard scripture read by Angie Fierbaugh. Prizes went to Bessie Cartwright and Lola Gillett. Luncheon honored Valentine Day and Washington's Birthday.

Greens Run Ladies Aid Society Lena Leake Angie Fierbaugh Bessie Cartwright Mae Showers Myrtle Olbers Iva Hanley Elfie Ross Ross Lola Gillett Garnet Keeton Clarisa Nutter Washington Clara Cannon Clarissa Nutter Mary Cartwright Helen Fierbaugh Lolla Gillett Effie Cartwright Vivian Fierce Bernice Orme Orpha Ayers Hilma Chalfant Alex Ross Anna Ross Cleveland Paul van Dusen Frank Madigan Michael Danko Mulfield John Canton Columbus

Drury Drugs Triumph in Two Bowling Victories

Drury Drugs defeated Ier's Sales Room in both matches Friday night. The Drug team won by over 150 pins in each game while Sales Room avoided a clean sweep with a 38 pin edge in the second game. Maxine Johnston led with a 192 single and 506 triple, with Faye Lantz and Margaret A McCune posting 477 and 471 respectively.

Glouster Drury Ier Sales Room Maxine Johnston Faye Lantz Margaret A. McCune

Vinton County Court Notes and Draft Updates

The record covers a divorce petition filed Feb. 13 by Clyde Stewart against Marie Stewart and a not guilty verdict for three Athens County residents charged with assault and battery. It also lists draft call replacements and volunteers, population figures from the 1940 census by township, and several personnel changes in Vinton County boards of education.

McArthur Clyde Stewart Marie Stewart Stewart Stewarts A. L. Chatfield Robert Riley Delmer Taylor Jesse Dowler Athens County Henry Sprague Jr Hamden John Ellis Morris McArthur Rt. 2 Joseph Anderson Zaleski Lawrence Lowe Radcliff George Molihan Charles Rhoades Joseph Ogle Fort Hayes Vinton County Hubert Adkins Carpenter Rt Ansel Morris New Plymouth Lewis Hayburn James Martin William Henderson Brown Clinton Eagle Elk Harrison Jackson Knox Madison Richland Swan Wilkesville Clarence Higns Frank W. Beckley B. Robbins Floyd Buskirk Karl McKinniss Vance Specht Knox Rural Cecil Staneart L. M. Colley Raymond Daft Nathan Allman E. A. Wyckoff Clifford Greathouse Joseph Reed Lantz Earl Foreman Vinton Rural Carl Cottrill Carol Bowen

Grateful Glouster Junior Play Cast Thanks Helpers

The Junior play cast under Miss Dora Ervin expresses appreciation to Miss Jane Murray for cooperation. Thanks also go to Miss Betty Hoyt McCoy for assistance, to the home economics girls who made candy, and to all others who helped make the play a success.

Dora Ervin Mores Jane Murray Betty Hoyt McCoy

Chauncey Mothers Bible Class Met At Zion Church Home

The Plains Zion Baptist Church group meets at Erma Barstow s home with music readings and recitations and a valentine exchange. Members bring box lunches and coffee and mints are served. Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in March at Opal McHarg s home with Leatha Hale and Dorothy Gabriel as assistant hostesses.

Chauncey Plains Zion Baptist Church Erma Barstow Opal McHarg Leatha Hale Dorothy Gabriel

Harvey Nye Returns From Hospital

Chauncey Harvey Nye returned Thursday from the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta. He was accompanied home by his sons Dr. Robert Nye and Floyd Nye. Mr Nye was taken to the hospital two weeks ago for treatment and is reported to be much improved.

Chauncey Harvey Nye Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Robert Nye Floyd Nye Nye

Hamden Social And Personal Highlights And Local Notices

Last Thursday evening the Methodist Epworth League held a devotional service after a social hour in the church basement with Rev. R. S. Daniel and others attending. The Hamden PTA met with president Mrs. Charles McWilliams in charge, noting progress in children's dental care and plans to purchase scales and a fever thermometer for the school. Willis Dixon honored Abraham Lincoln with a program. high school faculty named for the March meeting. Local residents visiting Hamden included Miss Betty Lee Lamb Corning, Mrs. Marvin Murry and George Morris from Dayton, and others. Several residents traveled to Columbus for hospital care or enlistments. new soldiers include Richard Brooks and Charles Rhodes. Ohio State University students Nora Mac Neville and Mary Jane Cox visited. many locals hosted visitors from Columbus. Mrs. Charles McCoppin returned from Florida visits. Mrs. Frank Leach ill with pleurisy. A premature baby girl born Feb. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calvin was buried in Hamden Cemetery.

Hamden Methodist Epworth League R. S. Daniel D. M. Bryson Jean Bagley Nellie Pierce Deborah Davisson Nita Cunningham Katheryn Gerty Jean Spencer Ollie Tedrow Wanda Rinehart Bob Burns John Burns John Senegar Clarence Jewell Paul Jewell Bernard McCatherine Lemar Sprague Douglas Brown Hamden P.T.A Charles McWilliams Willis Dixon Abraham Lincoln Freiner Biffle Dixon Betty Lee Lamb Corning Marvin Murry George Morris Dayton Bert Morris O. N. Foreman Columbus Foreman Mt. Carmel Hospital Richard Brooks Herman Brooks U. S. Army Shelby Charles Rhodes Henry Rhodes Vinton County McArthur Fort Hayes Nora Mac Neville Mary Jane Cox Ohio State University Charles Keeney Hiram Cox Roy Robbins Charles McCoppin Florida Frank Leach Clem Dickman Cincinnati Frank Calvin Hamden Cemetery

Samuel Savage funeral held in The Plains Church

The funeral for Samuel Savage 61 was conducted Friday at the Church of Christ in The Plains. Survivors include wife Mary and children Mary Lee Day, Eilene Kirkendall, Nomi, Raymond, and Thomas Savage. Rev. Lester Stanley led the service, with songs by Hazel LaHugh Isabel Courtney and Florence Pendergrass. Clerks Union sets meeting February 19 at 7 30 in the I O C F Hall.

Chauncey Samuel Savage Church of Christ

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social pages report births and visits. Mr and Mrs Jack McCallister announce the birth of a son named Larry Lee. Lawrence Walters and son Ralph of Chauncey visited Columbus and relatives in Columbus. Mary Carolyn Bricker returns from Cincinnati with her mother Mrs Charlotte Bricker. Dinners and visits occur among Athens residents including Mrs Charles Daugherty and guests. Isabel Bradfield and Dr and Mrs C N Sanders visit Columbus. Charles Bradfield Jr returns home by Stouts Ambulance after a stay at White Cross Hospital.

Chauncey Jack McCallister The Plains Larry Lee Bessie Walters Ralph Columbus J. S. Hostetter Edgar Wingett Walter Charlotte Bricker Mary Carolyn Cincinnati Charles Daugherty Frank Sweeney Fred Shafer George Cradlebaugh Athens Christine Brown Bunkie Chester Baughman Dwight Ferrer Junie Courtney Bunkie Brown Isabel Bradfield C. N. Sanders Charles Brad

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