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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

10

Revival Plans At Glouster Methodist Church

Revival services begin March 6 at the M E Church with two weeks of meetings. The Willing Workers Class and Epworth League hold gatherings. Rev Russell S Balsinger named song leader. Readings and reports from Epworth League Institute discussed. notable solos and duets performed by local residents.

Glouster—Bible School Church of Christ D. P. Morris Methodist Church F. G. Boroff Epworth League Laura Mildred Lantz Jesus Mayme Davis M. E Russell S. Balsinger Portsmouth Anna Louise Logue John Bryson Lowell Cole Mary Francis Carpenter Helen Kirkbride Pauline Nelson Mary Boroff Edith Summers Maxine Thompson Epworth League Institute Neva Golding Robert Maurer

Scout Troop Plans Skating Carnival in Glouster

Scout Troop 72 meets with visitor Ted Byers of Troop 71. Skating carnival delayed to next Friday if weather allows. Race events crown boys 12 to 14, 14 to 16, and over 16. Fancy skating and group skating led by Mr. Ashwill. Second class scouts hike fourteen miles Saturday. troop hike planned Sunday Feb 27. Flaming Arrow Patrol leads contest.

Glouster Ted Byers Ashwill Flaming Arrow Patrol

Probate Court Hears 1938 Accounts in Athens County

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspended publication and exceptions until March 7 1938 at 9:00 A M for numerous estate accounts. Names include H W Roach Viola M Burleigh James F Mesecher Clinton E Patton Ernest J Howard M D Hughes Charles G Pritchard William E Peters Minnie Wolfe Fannie Newlin Lauretta Hickman Charles W Gross Aldo McKinsey Vere O Smith Ada J Graham Ada J Graham R W Finsterwald B F Ferrell Emma Gabriel Mildred Weekly W B Bartels Gordon B Gray The Bank of Athens NBA and N B A trustees and guardians file first second sixth seventh accounts with various dates January to February 1938. Interested parties may file written exceptions by March 2 1938. Louis Tyroler Probate Purge.

Athens County Ohio H. W. Roach Harry M. Roach Viola M. Burleigh Wesley B. Lawrence James Charles G. Pritchard Charles E. Reynolds William E. Peters Samuell. Mardis Minnie Wolfe F. J. Zimmer Fannie Newlin John W. Newlin Lauretta Hickman B.a Pearl W. Hickman Charles W. Gross Elizabeth J. Gross Aldo McKinsey E. Belle McKinley Sec Vere O. Smith Btella Smith Ada J. Graham Arthur Fitch Bean Dale F. Bean R. W. Finsterwald George Hatze B. F W. B. Bartels Mabel L. Gheer Cunningham Gordon B. Gray Daisey Snowden Mariner Bank of Athens, N.ba Mahala E. Griffin Margaret M. Morris Shirley Josephine Morris

Social Notes Glouster Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will meet Monday evening at Moose Hall. A pot luck supper will follow the business session. A stork shower will honor a member and a birthday handkerchief shower will mark this month's birthdays.

Glouster—Ladies Auxiliary Moose Hall

Catholic Ladies Study Club Celebrates Valentine

The Catholic Ladies Study Club met at Miss Josephine Hedfeldt's High Street home on Tuesday evening. Members gave current events, read The Life of St Valentine, St Valentine, and Mother Valentine, enjoyed Valentine puzzles, and finished with games. A lunch with Valentine appointments followed for sixteen members and two guests. Mrs. William Hermey of Corning visited Glouster Thursday with her mother Mrs Hedfeldt.

Catholic Ladies Study Club Josephine Hedfeldt High Street St. Valentine Agnes Clark Mark Rothery Mother Valentine John McCreanor Valentine Josie Verhyen Elizabeth Clark William Hermey Corning Glouster Mary Hedfeldt

Four Men Attend Funeral of Mrs. Leadinghaus in New Mexico

Morrison Brown Harold Brown Howard Woods and Bob Clark traveled to Almagorda New Mexico for the funeral services of Mrs. Lewis Leadinghaus Brown’s sister who was shot in her home last Monday. Funeral services were delayed until Mr. Brown could arrive. Mrs David Powers Sr returned home to Shawnee on Thursday after visiting Glouster with her children Dave Powers Jr and Richard.

Mr. Morrison Brown Harold Brown Howard Woods Bob Clark Almagorda New Mexico Mr. Brown Lewis Leadinghaus David Powers Sr Shawnee Glouster Dave Powers Jr Richard

Taffy Pull After Rebekah Lodge Session Saturday

An old fashioned taffy pull will be held Saturday night after the regular session of the Rebekah Lodge. Each member is asked to bring a plate and a cup of sugar.

Rebekah Lodge

Wednesday Night Bridge Club Honors Winners

Mrs J Paul Kemeter hosted three tables of bridge with Miss Bernice Wallace and Miss Luella Vaughn taking first and second high scores while Mrs E B Matthews earned high guest score. Refreshments followed for guests and club members.

J. Paul Kemeter Bernice Wallace Luella Vaughn E. B. Matthews E. B. Mathews Glen Haynes Harold LeFavor R.S. Richey Agnes Mulligan Olive Mc

Mrs. Garnet Bernard Dies at Redtown Home

Garnet Coey Bernard aged 28 died at her aunt Mrs James Strausbaugh home in Redtown after a sudden illness. She was daughter of Chance and (name). Funeral set for Saturday 2 PM at Redtown church with burial in Taylor Ridge cemetery. She leaves five children seven siblings and grandmother Mrs Clara Coey.

Glouster Garnet Coey Bernard James Strausbaugh Redtown Chance Coey Taylor Ridge Robinson Bernard Margaret Willard James Edith Donna Ralph Neal Clara Coey

Program Arranged for Hollister U B Adult Sunday

Hollister Glouster Sunday School of the U B Church plans an Adult Sunday on February 20. A program from each adult class, special music, and the standard Sunday School hour will feature the event.

Glouster U. B Hollister

Injury Sent Nettie Lewis in Fall on Madison Street

Mrs. Nettie Lewis suffered severe bruising after a fall at her Madison Street home on Tuesday. She is expected to be confined to her residence for several weeks.

Nettie Lewis Madison St

Notice of Inventories in Various Estates

Notice to executors administrators next of kin and creditors that inventories appraisements and schedules of debts have been filed in multiple estates including Martin McGraw Elizabeth Nuby Mable Lawrence Fannie Grant James Stephenson Albert Russell Vienna Kelley Pearl Roker John Newlin Sam Reeves John McLaughlin Charley Wolf Tom Johnston and others. A hearing is set for February 28 1938 at 9 00 A M with deadlines to file exceptions five days prior.

Martin McGraw Elizabeth Nuby Mable Lawrence Fannie Grant James W. Stephenson Albert F. Russell Vienna Kelley Pearl D. Roker John W. Newlin Sam Reeves John McLaughlin Charley M. Wolf Tom W. Johnston Louis Tyroler

Hollister Road Woman Dies After Four Days Illness

Mrs. Mary McClelland Juniper, 60, of Hollister roadGlouster, died Thursday at 1 30 pm after a four days illness. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm in Hollister cemetery. Born in Orbiton Ohio she moved to Glouster as a child. Survived by husband S Juniper two sons Bert and Pearl four daughters Effie Lewis Alice Hayden Minerva Anderson Helen Sauders three brothers Sterl William Sam McClelland one sister Frances Judson and ten grandchildren.

Glouster Mary McClelland Juniper Hollister Road Hollister Juniper Orbiston Ohio S.jas Juniper Bert Pearl Newark Effie Lewis Alice Hayden Dertick Minerva Anderson Miamisburg Helen Sauders Buchtel Sterl McClelland William McClelland Sam McClelland Frances Judson Jacksonville

Hill Rites Held for Matt Hill in Redtown Mine Tragedy

GLOUSTER The funeral of Matt Hill 57 who died from slate fall in Millfield mine Wednesday is set at Finnish Lutheran Church Redtown Saturday at two. Interment will be Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call Blower Funeral Home until Saturday noon.

Glouster Matt Hill Millfield Redtown Taylor Ridge Blower Funeral Home

Pupils Set One-Act Play at Hollister School

Eighth grade pupils under Miss Adams present Mother Goes on a Strike at the P T A meeting Monday night in the auditorium. Cast includes Mabel Morgan James Cairelli Paul Maynard Marie Wright Ann Marie Andrews Jack Juniper Henrietta Phelps Bonnie Sarina.

Glouster Hollister Miss Adams P.T.A Mabel Morgan James Cairelli Paul Maynard Marie Wright Ann Marie Andrews Jack Juniper Henrietta Phelps Bonnie Sarina

Albany Church Class Organizes Monthly Meeting

The Young People's Class of the Baptist Sunday School in Albany elected officers Joan Johnston as president and Rosaline Mitchell as secretary-treasurer. The group planned monthly meetings with ice cream and cake, next gathering set for March 12 at the church.

Albany Baptist Sunday School Lloyd Bolin Joan Johnston Rosaline Mitchell Inez Smith Virginia Nelson D. Dailey Hannah Dowd Seattle Wash Carl Horton Athens Clifton Pearman FE. H. Lash Columbus Clyde Hill Ollie Sisson Kenneth Dessie Fields Will Cline H. E. Tedrow Herb Arthur Lash Zanesville Darrell Roy Andrews Clifford Andrews Andrews Albany Grange Grange

Notice of Sale of Harlan Wolf Estate Property

Public auction set for March 16 1988 at the late residence of Harlan Wolf in Athens County Ohio. Executors and administrators will sell livestock including 44 sheep horses a Pontiac automobile a radio and household items with cash in hand terms. Additional lots include mares colts and horses plus hay corn grain drill wagon and furniture numbered listings reflect multiple bidders and estates counsel.

Harlan Wolf Athens County Ohio Pontiac Automobile Ted H. Wolf Charley M. Wolf

Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Family Visits

Mrs Lenore Ecker and daughter Hazel Hine have reservations on the Gordon Greene from Cincinnati for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. W L Troth and his wife visited his brother Dr L E Radekin in Logan. Nan Deardorff spends a week in New York. Mrs J F Jiiden of Racine stayed with her daughter H W Wetherholt for several days. Mrs Blaine Mechling returns to Columbus after a week with Dr W Lewis Brown. Hazel and Carrie Kerr of Columbus visited their parents C M Kerr here last week. Mrs Laura Mullineaux returns from Roanoke Virginia to attend the funeral of her nephew O O McIntyre. son Lew accompanied her. Edward Willis Wellston visits daughter Mrs Venz who is ill with Rev E C Venz.

Lenore Ecker Hazel Hine Gordon Greene Cincinnati New Orleans W. L. Troth L. E. Radekin Logan Nan Deardorff New York J. F. Jiiden Racine H. W. Wetherholt Blaine Mechling Columbus W. Lewis Brown Hazel Carrie Kerr C. M. Kerr Laura Mullineaux Roanoke O. O. McIntyre Lew Edward Willis Wellston Venz E. C. Venz

Miss Mabel Gills Hosts Kil Kate Klub at Dot's Tea Room

Miss Mabel Gills entertained the Kil Kate Klub at Dot's tea room Friday evening. Following games, refreshments were served. Miss Margaret Shuler is spending several days in New York City. Mrs. Ira B. Huntington returned from a three weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. N. G. Somerville and family of Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. George Tabit and their small daughter of Frankfort visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Tabit over the last weekend.

Mabel Gills Kate Klub Dot’s Margaret Shuler New York City Ira B. Huntington N. G. Somerville Huntington George Tabit Frankfort G. A. Tabit

First Woman Plays Brass in Major Symphonic Orchestra

Ellen Stone a 20 year old former Oberlin music student from Bogota New Jersey is believed to be the first woman to join the brass section of a top rank symphony orchestra not composed entirely of women. She plays first horn in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Oberlin, O Ellen Stone Oberlin Bogota N. J Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Chauncey-Dover Prepares For New Marshfield Cage Clash

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils host New Marshfield tonight in a key basketball encounter. New Marshfield seeks revenge after a one point loss last season. Jacksonville-Trimble visits Chauncey Saturday for both girls and boys games, with tip at 7 30. The Chauncey lineup features Smith or Tucker and C Stalder at forward, Leffler or J Stalder at center, Palmer, Bridgewater or Lester as guards.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils New Marshfield Jacksonville-Trimble J. Stalder Palmer Bridgewater Lester

Friendship Bible Class Meets on Wednesday

The February meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simpkins on Mound Street. Miss Ruth Fiske led devotions and the group heard hymns scripture and prayer as Sarah Thomas served as secretary and Reena Simpkins as treasurer.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Andrew Simpkins Mound St Ruth Fiske Sarah Thomas Reena Simpkins Pearl Henry Christine Brown Paris House Church Furnace Fund C. S. Bradfield Dorothy Daugherty Pauline Daugherty Frank McDaniel Neil Tippett Charlotte Bricker Ruth Atkinson Denver Bricker Margaret Tippett Lois McClead Margaret Johnson Fenders Columbus

Top-Stove Pudding Fruit Cobble Delights From Pantry

A stove top pudding recipe blends apples and cranberries with a biscuit dough. Boil sugar and water, simmer fruit with syrup, then cover with a soft dough and cook on top of the stove about 20 minutes.

London House Opened for Overseas Students and Professionals

Queen Mary opened London House a luxury residence for overseas students and professionals at about $10 weekly. Each private room includes modern shelving a desk and a private bath with bachelor oriented gadgets. Also note biblical locusts were grasshoppers, not true locusts.

London House London Queen Mary

Gilbert Courtney Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Jr., 8, son of Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey, had an emergency appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Thursday noon. The boy had recently recovered from scarlet fever. He was accompanied by his parents and is reported in favorable condition.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney, Jr Gilbert Courtney Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Revival services led by Mrs A P Nichols at Morristown

Evangelist Mrs A P Nichols of Huntington West Virginia conducts revival services at the Morristown Holiness Church assisted by her daughters Melva and Muriel Nichols who provide special music. Services are nightly at seven. Sunday at two PM the Nichols sisters lead services at the Happy Hollow Church.

Chauncey A. P. Nichols Huntington W. Va Morristown Melva Muriel Nichols

Chauncey Quilting Party Hosts All Day Event

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett entertained at her home with an all day quilting session and potluck dinner on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Viola Howard Mrs Bessie Pettit Mrs Edith McDaniel Mrs Jessie Fulton Mrs Mae Boudinot Mrs Kathryn McDaniel Mrs Myrtle Bentheny Mrs Gladys Pierce Miss Olive Brookins Mrs Nellie Brookins Mrs Lucille Sanders and Mrs Garnet Blower.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Viola Howard Bessie Pettit Edith McDaniel Jessie Fulton Mae Boudinot Kathryn McDaniel Myrtle Mbntheny Gladys Pierce Olive Brookins Nellie Brookins Lucille Sanders Garnet Blower

Chauncey Personal Notices Day Report

Chauncey residents and visitors are listed with health and travel notes. Frank Lantz and family visited Sam Tippett. Dannie Adkins stayed with Oscar Adkins and Mary Meinhart. Jo Ann Williamson ill with influenza. Carl Shafer recovering from surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Lottie Cannon ill in Greens Run. W H Wemmer improving in Millfield. Mrs Charles Fender visiting Chauncey. Naomi Mullins recovered from pneumonia and was out Thursday.

Chauncey Frank Lantz Wellston Sam Tippett Mill St Dannie Adkins Athens Oscar Adkins Mary Meinhart Jo Ann Williamson George Williamson Jacobs Ave Carl Shafer Sheltering Arms Hospital Lottie Cannon Greens Run W. H. Wemmer Millfield Charles Fenders Columbus Burg Johnston Converse St Naomi Mullins James Mullins

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