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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

7

Clergyman Describes Washingtons Life at Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

Glouster Kiwanis Club reduced attendance due to severe cold as Rev. F. G. Boroff spoke on George Washington and his path to democracy. Farewell messages for Rev. D. P. Morris followed, with remarks from Al Craft Roger Kittle T. W. Figley and L. K. Beiskell and a rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Guest C J Wilson from Logan attended.

Church of Christ al Craft Roger Kittle Glouster Public T. W. Figley L. K. Eiskell C. J. Wilson Logan Logan Club Williams

Market Team Tops Rich-Loaf in Wol f Sons League Bowl

Brown-Wolf Market defeated Rich-Loaf Bakers 2 games to 1 at Wolf Sons alleys. Jim Wolf opened with 203 high single and Red Jauchius led the match with 572 for Rich-Loaf while team totals read 2532 for Rich-Loaf and 2590 for Brown-Wolf.

Glouster Brown - Wolf Market Rich-Loaf Bakers Wolf Sons Alleys Jim Wolf Red” Jauchius Rich-Loaf R. Jauchius D. Kovatch B. Johnston M. Brown W. Eddy Brown-Wolf H. Brown G. Wollenhaupt P. Wolf A. Wolf J. Wolf

Haynes Lowery marriage announced in Chauncey

Charles Leroy Haynes son of Sidney Haynes and Edna Mae Lowery daughter of Mrs. Martin McConaha were married Saturday February 18 with Magistrate Bennett officiating They plan to live in Chauncey Sponges may be black blue green indigo lilac red white or yellow.

Chauncey Charles Leroy Haynes Sidney Haynes Edna Mae Lowery Martin McConaha Bennett

Chauncey Personal And Social Mention

Chauncey social notes list Eva Ferrer Isa bel Courtney Julia Johnson and Betty Jane Courtney at a Nelsonville Church of Christ Sunday class party. Denver Day a Chauncey Dover High freshman is ill at his sister’s Millfield home. Betty Heffken hosts friends at her parents Millfield home. Betty Heffken hosts friends at her parents Millfield home. Chauncey, ill, is reported recovering.

Chauncey Eva Ferrer Isabel Courtney Julia Johnson Betty Jane Courtney Nelsonville Church of Christ Denver Chauncey-Dover High School Avanelle Crabtree Millfield Mary Jane Cecil McCafferty E. Main St Jack McCaffer

Wilkesville Personal And Social Notes

Wilkesville residents report Tom Hartley returning home from Veterans Hospital in Huntington on Friday. The high school faculty and some grade teachers attended a Hamden meeting with the local orchestra directed by Miss McCuskey and the grade chorus led by Miss Jane Steele. The Woltz home burned Saturday but damage was limited to clothing in a basket. Bonnie Gregory Ada Belle Trainer and Mrs Eddie Lou Howery of Carpenter were guests of Miss Katie Strong Saturday. Rio Grande College plans a home talent play Let's Get Going at the Wilkesville Auditorium Tuesday evening Feb 21. Wilkesville girls won 12-45 and local boys lost 28-14 in Friday basketball. The basketball tournament will be at McArthur Thursday through Saturday. Harry Radcliff and Mrs Radcliff spent last week with his parents in McArthur. Leonard Calvin and Mrs Calvin attended the Hamden meeting Saturday. Mrs Dewey Ellis hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Friday night.

Wilkesville Tom Hartley Veterans Hospital Huntington Hamden McCuskey Jane Steele Russell Woltz Bonnie Gregory Ada Belle Trainer Eddie Lou Howery Carpenter Katie Strong Rio Grande College Wilkesville Auditorium McArthur Harry. Radcliff Delbert Radcliff Leonard Calvin Dewey Ellis Methodist Ladies Aid Society

Straitsville Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Births

Straitsville residents share weekend visits as relatives from Shawnee Columbus Crooksville and Zanesville drop by. Several births noted with families in Perry and Lewisburg areas. updates include ill relatives and new parental announcements for George Leonard Lemon from Lewisburg West Virginia and others.

Doctor Vaccinates 1700 for Smallpox

CHAUNCEY Dr. C. N. Sanders of Millfield has vaccinated more than 1700 persons for smallpox including miners, school children, and residents of the district. One new case, Robert Guess, has been reported in Millfield.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Millfield Robert Guess

News Notes of Glouster and Local Society

Glouster reports Progressive Study Club on religious topics at Mrs J H Henshaw home. club plans library support and dozens quote scripture. Personal notices include visits by George Campbell and Jonathan Rainey, and many bridge and class meetings with prizes and refreshments.

Glouster George Campbell Jonathan Rainey Logan Malcolm Higgins James Rauch Mary Rauch Columbus E. E. le Mountville

Patriotic program at Chauncey-Dover School assembly

Chauncey high school hosted an all student assembly with the choir led by Christine Brown and the orchestra directed by Luella Clifton. Prof. T N Hoover of Ohio University spoke on George Washington as Chauncey-Dover schools superintendent Claudius McClanahan introduced him.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools Christine Brown Luella Clifton T. N. Hoover Ohio University George Washington Claudius McClanahan Chauncey-Dover

Pythian Knights Mark 75th Founding Anniversary

Glouster Lodge 236 Knights of Pythias will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the order on Saturday evening February 25. Supper runs 6 to 8 p.m. followed by dancing. All Knights and families and Pythian Sisters are invited. Glouster Lodge also challenges Glouster Aerie 468 F.O.E. to a three night euchre tournament with the first session at Eagle Hall this evening. participants should meet at the Eagle clubroom by 8 o’clock.

Glouster—Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Order Pythian Glouster Pythian Lodge Glouster Aerie F.O.E Eagle Hall Pythians Eagle

Relief commodities to be available in Chauncey Friday

Federal relief items including prunes butter wheat cereal and grape juice will be distributed at the city building in Chauncey Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Distribution will be overseen by Mayor W. D. Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves and the Dover Township trustees.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Lawrence Reeves Dover Township

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