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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

7

Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Install Officers

In Glouster the Knights of Pythias Lodge held a ceremony installing Deputy Worthy Parker and officers led by E. E. Galloway and Denzel Allen. Monday night activities included social time after the installation. On Wednesday night Pythian Sisters of Glouster Temple 560 installed officers led by Velma Parker, with a refreshment course served.

Glouster — Lodge Worthy Parker E. E. Galloway Denzel Allen Knights of Pythias C. C Hubert Bailey James McClain V. C Thomas Williams Walter Parks W. E. Schrives R. S Emmett Andrews Wade Bailey Grace Holzschuh Edith Robinson Neal Morris Isabel Hemsley Margaret Markins Kate Vaughn Margaret Hemsley Emma McClelland Mae McClain Bessie Thompson

Local Will Elect GLOUSTER-Local Union 648 Meeting

U M W A local union 648 will meet at Greens Run High School on Saturday January 8 at 1 PM A delegate will be elected to attend the constitutional convention in Washington DC on Tuesday January 25 All members urged to attend especially those not yet obligated committee announces Worthy Parker president W W Runner vice president J C Reedy committee man and Jessy Bryan secretary

Glouster Greens Run Washington D. C Worthy Parker W. W. Runner J. C. Reedy Jessy Bryan

School Games Start In Glouster Intramural Meet

Intramural games kicked off in Glouster with Junior High boys and Senior High girls competing this week. The 12 B girls team and the Sophomores team emerged victorious among early results.

Glouster High Students Take Annual State Tests

Glouster High School administers the annual state intelligence tests to its students this week, coordinating with teachers and administrators to ensure smooth testing across grades.

Glouster Glouster High High School

Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Back Aches

Many backaches stem from tired kidneys and Doan's Pills claim to aid kidney function. The ad notes chronic waste buildup, a range of symptoms like headaches and swelling, and asserts long-standing success over decades.

Doan

Daughters of the Civil War Veterans Install Mary Swett Tent Officers

The Mary Swett Tent of the Daughters of the Civil War Veterans in Glouster installs officers at a Tuesday meeting. Nellie Jones becomes president, Lenna Snowden senior vice president, Hazel Christian junior vice president, Mae McClain treasurer, Mary Roberts secretary, Edna Embry chaplain and installing officer, Lily Kinney patriotic instructor, and other posts filled by Mrs. Bessie Thompson, Nettie Lewis, Agnes Eddy, Dora Davis, Leslie Hashman, Maggie Lunsford, Iva Pedicord, Cela Bickley, Vesta Cherrington, and Hattie Watkins. A birthday party for Mrs. Cherrington follows with cake by Mrs. Embry. Next meeting set for Jan 18.

Hollister Social Roundup Highlights Party and Birthday

Mrs Mark Roth ery hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club at her Hollister home. Guests included Mrs Sarah Kay and Mrs Harry Rankin. Gary Hughes celebrated his sixth birthday with parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hughes. Ballon race and peanut hunt winners named. Frank McCann Post American Legion members will attend Hollister Parent-Teacher meeting Monday evening.

Glouster Mark Rothery Catholic Ladies Study Club Hollister Sarah Kay Harry Rankin A. H. Chute Gary Hughes Wm. Hughes Bobby Lohimier Mary Pappas Gary Betty Skinner Jean Ann Clark Eileen Pough Betty Withem Jimmy Jennings Teddy Love Jerry Dunlevy Bobby Thomas Dickie Keith Bobby Lorimier Jackie Dunlap George Hughes Frank McCann Post American Legion Post

Postponed Meeting of Past Noble Grand Club

The Past Noble Grand Club meeting is rescheduled from this week to Thursday night next week at Mrs. Emma Kasler's home.

Noble Grand Club Emma Kasler

Brown Team Wins at Wolf Alleys in Two Clean Sweeps

The Brown Beauty Shop and Allmark bowling teams each played two best of three matches at Wolf Alleys on Wednesday. The Brown Bowlers swept all six games. J McAllister led with 611 across the first match and a 225 high in game two. J Wolf Sr. followed with 579 and a 201 in game two. In the second match J Wolf Jr. topped with 600, posting 210 and 212 in consecutive games.

Glouster The _ Brown Beauty Shop Allmark Brown J. McAllister J. Wolf, Sr J. Wolf, Jr

Meaning of the Church topic set for Thursday study

The Church of Christ will host Mid-Week Study and Devotional Thursday at 7 30 pm on The Meaning of the Church. Mrs Jennie Jones will lead the session.

Glouster Church of Christ Jennie Jones

Concord Minute Men use captured muskets in 1775 rout

A local antiquarian uncovers a British Flintlock manual showing that a Red Coat received 16 commands and executed 49 motions before firing in the 1775 Concord engagement. The finding explains how colonial forces achieved victory.

Concord Mass Concord Minute

Carpenter Fete Draws Large Crowd At Columbia Auditorium

New Year’s dance sponsored by the Columbia Alumni Association attracted many attendees. A watch party entertained 14 young guests. Religious services on Sunday drew a broad church representation. Several local residents and guests from other towns were listed as visitors.

Carpenter Columbia Auditorium Columbia Alumni Association D. W. Dye Strickland Williamsport Eulah Caster Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Harold Hane Galloway H. T. Trainer Hane Ada Belle Trainer Wanda Starkey Eddie Lou Howery Lloyd Gardner Waynesburg Wilson Weyand John Camp Vinton Charles Radcliff Emma Dye Columbus Charles McCall Lancaster J. L. Rawlings Henry Reeder Frank Radcliff Albany I. M. Swett Vesta Robinson Harrisonville Evelyn and Lorene Wilson Will Day Kenneth Leach Zaleski Carl E. Reeves Reeves Lewis Kruger, McArthur Isabell Robinson

Eckard Family Moves to New Farm Site near Plain City

The Eckard family relocates from the D. M. Sawyer farm to a new farm near Plain City. Warren Border moves to the Eckard vacant farm. Local gatherings include dinners and oyster suppers. Reverend Morris to preach at Concord Church on January 12.

Crescent Ridge E. T. Eckard D. M. Sawyer Plain City Warren Border Eckards F. G. Werner Marion Snyder E. C. Easler G. W. White R. H. Wemner F. W. Wemner Vera Aldine Genevieve Buddy Bobby O. B. Boudinot R. H. Werner Lena Martain Riley McDaniel Jr Cora Davis Vera Wemer Wyllie Boudinot R. H. Wemer Pioneer W. G. Dennis Columbus Floy Aldine Wemer

Jacksonville Social And Personal Mention

Social notes record visits among Jacksonville families with guests from Athens Middleport Glouster Detroit Columbus and Guysville. Names include Kittle Woodgerd Miller Davis McGee Dunlevy Hartley Veron Miller and Johnston with New Year and weekend hospitality noted.

Jacksonville R. J. Kittle Emma Woodgerd Athens H. K. Woodgerd Middleport A. R. Woodgerd Robert Miller Carl Miller Federal J. L. Altman John Davis H. D. McGee Taylor Ridge Ira Conaway Gerald Dunlevy Floyd Miller Glouster Evan Whaley Detroit Frank Dunlevy Dorothy Hartley Mr. and Mirs John Johnston

Letart Falls Social Briefs feature New Year greetings

Local residents from Letart Falls and nearby communities share New Year visits and family gatherings. Names include Billy Roberts, Mrs Carrie Roberts, Miss Adele, the Sargents, Shields, Norris family, the Rowe and Alexander households, and Grange officers at Racine. Several trips to Akron Columbus Detroit Parkersburg Junction City noted.

Letart Falls Billy Roberts Ohio University Carrie Roberts Emma Sargent Harold Adele Solon Butcher Columbus C. M. Shields O. G. Shieds H. M. Allen Ramona H. L. Sayre Racine J. S. Quick Margaret Floyd Chapman Ohio Valley Grange F. S. Norris Charles Norris Edith Allen Charleston Harry Rowe Detroit Charles Rowe H. M. Alexander Grace Gladys Crow Wesley Hawk Cora Davis Nelsonville H. E. Shields Parkersburg Philson Norris Ross Carl Tom Junction City L. T. Norris Gilbert Spencer Olivet Nazarene College Inois

Funeral Rites for Trimble Resident Held on Tuesday

Funeral services for John K. Auer 81 longtime Trimble resident were held Tuesday afternoon at the Trimble Church of Christ. Rev. David Morris led the service with a Chauncey quartet singing. Auer, a Church of Christ member and Masonic Lodge Tri mble member, is survived by his wife and six children plus two brothers, one sister and several grandchildren.

Chauncey John K. Auer Trimble Charles Burris James Dunnett Toledo Jesse Kasler Philo William Kasler R. D M. O. Davis John Auer, Jr Columbus

Charles Wenger Dies After Week Long Illness

Chauncey teenager Charles Wenger aged 15 died Tuesday morning in White Cross Hospital Columbus after a weeklong illness of influenza pneumonia and heart trouble. His body was taken to Chauncey to the home of his sister Mrs Ersel Canter Mill Street Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm in the M E Church with Rev Clarence Way officiating. Burial will be Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his father Mr John Wenger stepmother and two sisters Mrs Ersel Canter Chauncey and Mrs Hermina Davis Columbus.

Chauncey Charles Wenger John Wenger Taylor Ridge White Cross Hospital Columbus Ersel Canter Mill St M. EF Clarence Way Greenlawn Cemetery Lillie Wenger Hermina Davis

Grass Run-Side Hill Social Notes and Birth Announcement

A son born to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Morris on New Year’s Day is named Leo Bachner. The column also lists numerous Monday and Sunday visits among local families including Leifheit, Caldwell, Davis, Brown, Will, Molden, Glaze, Hugg, and others with several hosts noted in Grass Run-Side Hill and nearby towns.

G. F. Morris Leo Bachner Ethel Leifheit Helene Caldwell James Clifford Earl Leifheit Pomeroy Norman Will C. H. Amos Marion McClure Hartle Sidenstricker Bert Race Max Davis Perry Brown Samuel Halliday Salem Halliday Don L. Wood Patrick William Nicholson H. L. Knopp Harrisonville

Religious visitors tend to ill man in Albany area

Chauncey social figures including Rev Drell Goff and Mrs Carrie Channell visited Harry Webb near Albany where he lies in critical condition with tuberculosis. The Nazarene of The Plains held services at the Webb home amid concerns as influenza, scarlet fever quarantines, and other illnesses ripple through the community.

Chauncey Drell Goff Carrie Channell Zina Wharton Lizzie Shafer Harry Webb Albany Goff the Nazarene of the Plains Webb Dale Channell Mansfield William Channell the Plains Alfreda Goff Leonard Koenig Leonard Murray City Koenig Isabel Bradfield George Williamson Gilbert Courtney Nile Sanders

Davis Bullock Rites Performed Christmas Eve

Announcement of the marriage of Lawrence Bullock and Miss Cecil Davis at the home of Rev. Charles Hook on Christmas Eve. The bride is daughter of Harry Davis and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Bullock. Friends serenaded the couple and held a miscellaneous shower at the Bullock home.

Chauncey Lawrence Bullock Cecil Davis Bailey Charles Hook Harry Davis Blaine Bullock

Mrs Blacksten Visits Chauncey Arrives to Check Ill Relatives

Mrs Kate Blacksten of Columbus formerly Orbiston visited Chauncey on Wednesday to see Rev Gilbert Courtney who is recovering from a serious illness. She has helped care for her sister Mrs Alice Glaney also formerly Orbiston who has been seriously ill but is now able to be up again.

Chauncey Kate Blacksten Columbus Orbiston Gilbert Courtney

Child Study Club Meets at The Plains

The newly organized Child Study Club for mothers of preschoolers held its second meeting at Edith Barrows home on Tuesday evening. Thelma Ferrell and Jeanette Tipton led lesson problems. attendees included Lillian Michael, Bernice Humphrey, Asa Cochran, Ellen Chaney, Maude Michael, Ruby Tinkham, Edith Barrows, and Mrs Elwood Dougherty. The next meeting is set for Ellen Chaneys home on Feb 1.

the Plains Edith Barrows Thelma Ferrell Jeanette Tipton Lillian Michael Bernice Humphrey Asa Cochran Ellen Chaney Maude Michael Ruby Tinkham Elwood Daugherty

Club Will Meet Glouster Town

Glouster Town send notice that the club will meet tomorrow evening at the school building at 7 o'clock.

Glouster Glouster Townsend

Elect Sunday School Officers at Morristown

Morristown Holiness Church elected officers for the coming year led by Superintendent Andrew McKinney and Assistant Superintendent B C Browning. Other posts include secretary Fileen Bullock treasurer Mrs B C Browning librarian Elaine McKinney with Geral dine Mullins as assistant librarian and a range of class leaders and helpers. Last Sunday's Sunday School attendance reached 102.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Andrew McKinney B. C. Browning Fileen Bullock Elaine McKinney Geraldine Mullins Nora McKinney Mae Mullins Orpha Browning Elaine MeeKinney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patriotic Group of Ohio A. Coats Oxfords Eckard Kira Cyril Louis Ferdinand Wilhelm II Germany R. E. Quillin Akron Guy Glaze Oren Hugg Dexter W. L. Glaze Near Dexter Minter Molden J. P. Miller Bradbury G. O. Will Elmer Molden Ernest Molden Dorothy Clarence Ogden Dyesville Philip Smith Don Anderson Rutland Frank Halliday Virgil Atkins Homer Lee C. F. Anderson Franz L. Woodworth Coe Corner State & Court Sts Fashion Bilt Will Chauncey Socials Mrs. Blacksten Quick McKee Drug Co Gem Pharmacy Nels
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