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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

3

Millfield Church Women Meet For China Program

The Chauncy Millfield Church of Christ Women’s Council gathered at the church with Mrs. Mabel Shaner presiding. The program led by Mrs. Garnet Blower featured Olive Brookins Myrtle Wilcox Alice Carr Edith McDaniel Frances Wallace Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett Kathleen Mingus and others with singing by Kathlen Mingus and piano by Lucille Sanders and Barbara Blower. Members present listed with two guests Barbara Blower and Mary Jane Byers.

Chauncey Women’s Council Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Shaner Church of Christ Barbara Blower Mary Jane Byers Clara Theisen Nelle Russell Garnet Blower Helen Wilcox Alice Carr Hazel Earich Ella Byers Margaret Aleshire Amy Jo Moody Lucille Sanders Myrtle Wilcox Elizabeth Robinett Ida Hill Frances Wallace Dith McDaniel Grace Border Kathleen Mingus

Local social notes from Pennsville and area

F. E. McDaniel returns to the home of Lawrence Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams host a family dinner. Alta Hiatt visits friends in Columbus. F. R. Gifford of Sandusky calls on his parents.

Pennsville F. E. McDaniel Laurence Parsons Fred Williams Alta Hiatt Columbus F. R. Gifford Sandusky

Weekend Guests Visit Williams Home

Mrs. Mabel Maynard and her sons Bob and Gene visited Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams for a weekend. Harry Maynard hosted them for a day at his home where Mrs BD C Parsons was burned on December 2 and remains in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville.

Jesse Williams Mabel Maynard Bob Gene Harry Maynard BD. C. Parsons Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Fiorda van Powen

Birthdays Observed At Ellis Ave Home

Chauncey Ohio birthday anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer were celebrated Sunday at their Ellis Ave home with a dinner. A decorated birthday cake was presented by their daughter Mrs Reena Simpkins. Attending were Mr and Mrs Andriew Simpkins and children Donald Rita Johnnie Lois Kay Nancy Lynn of Athens Miss Lois Ann Shafer and George Wilson Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Eldred Shafer Canton Ohio.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Reena Simpkins Andriew Simpkins Donald Rita Johnnie Lois Kay Nancy Lynn Athens Lois Ann Shafer George Wilson Eldred Shafer Canton Ohio

Williamsons Entertain Guests at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and son Bud hosted guests at their Athens home Sunday. The visitors included James Williamson Sr. of Columbus, Mrs. Elizabeth McCormick of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chiki with son Tommy of Athens.

Chauncey George Williamson Bud Athens James Williamson Sr Columbus Elizabeth McCormick Chicago Arthur Chiki Jo Ann Williamson Tommy

Albert E. Watkins Undergoes Major Surgery

Albert E. Watkins of Chauncey is in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major surgery on Monday. His condition is reported favorable and his wife has been with him. A son, Albert T. Watkins of Cleveland, is visiting for a few days with his parents.

Chauncey Albert E. Watkins

Murray City Social Notes Recap of New Year Visits

Mr and Mrs W E James hosted a New Year Eve watch party with family members including Edward James Billy Sherry Robert James Mary Ann James Andy Powell Laurence Newsom and Yvonne. Visiters include Miss Coleen Phillips Mrs Granville Thompson Mrs Connie Barnhill Garnet Powell Mrs Quinton Quinn and others at local homes and Hayes Den open house.

Laurence McIntyre Richard Simonton Springfield John Sorrell Frank Bryan Eugene Roberts Akron Roberts Oscar Hillyer Nancy Paul Cupp Newark Howard Craft

Williamsons Visit Ill Sister In Chauncey

George Williamson of Athens and Mrs. Williamson visit Mrs. Gilbert Courtney in Chauncey to see the ill sister who has been confined to bed for two weeks. her condition is improved but still resting at home.

Chauncey George Williamson Athens

Barabara Blower Omitted From Chauncey Piano Recital List

Christine Brown Chauncey presented a piano recital with a list of music students but Barbara Blower’s name was omitted from the participants. The article notes the omission within the Chauncey event coverage.

Chauncey Barbara Blower Christine Brown

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