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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

10

Glouster Church Hosts First District Institute Day

Glouster First Baptist Church welcomed attendees for the First District Sunday School and BTU Institute. The program featured Wiley Harris on Christian Religion, district BTU head Ethel Riley, Rendville’s Sylvester Hall, and Miss Mary Gomer with a talent hour and choral items from Rendville and Glouster.

Glouster Emma Viney Forest Run God Sylvester Hall Rendville Ethel Riley Allan Hampton BTU Mary Gomer Wiley Harris Middleport Thomas Brown Rutland Baptist Church of Helen Leach Joyce Viney Lavella Roberts A. T. Reed Columbus

Church Rally Set at Marshfield Church of Christ

GLOUSTER The bi monthly rally of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ members and friends sponsored by Men of the Restoration will be held at the Church of Christ in New Marshfield Thursday at 7 45 pm A U P Preacher Training demonstration by Glouster youths Patty Sweeney Jane Peugh and Vance Douglas will discuss the Restoration Movement William Morris minister of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ Lancaster will speak on Progress in the Local Church A social hour will follow in charge of New Marshfield men.

Glouster Friends of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Fifth Avenue Church of Christ Lancaster

Susie Bentley Returns Home After Surgery

Chauncey Ohio news notes that Susie Bentley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bentley returned home from White Cross Hospital Columbus after surgery She will stay three weeks at home then return to hospital for a second leg operation.

Chauncey Marjorie Marie Susie) Bentley Robert Bentley White Cross Hospital Columbus

Special Meeting Set By Athletic Boosters

GLOUSTER The J-T Athletic Boosters Club calls a special meeting for Wednesday at 6 30 p m. All members are urged to attend to prepare for the basketball game at J T gymnasium in the high school building.

Glouster J-T Athletic Boosters Club J-T Gymnasium

Glouster Garden Club Invited to Nelsonville Tea Event

The Glouster Garden Club was urged to attend a tea hosted by the Nelsonville Garden Club at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville on February 9 at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Mrs. Frank Warner of Columbus.

Glouster

Condition Improves for Trimble Patient C L Koons

Guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Butts last Thursday included Mr and Mrs Harry Anguish of Shawnee. They visited C L Koons of Trimble who has been seriously ill and report him somewhat improved.

Glouster Frank Butts Harry Anguish Shawnee Mr. Butts Mr. Anguish C. L. Koons Trimble

Millfield Church of Christ Announces Choir Practice

Millfield Church of Christ announces choir practice for Tuesday night. Juniors meet at 6 15 p m and Senior Choir at 7 o clock.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ

Woman Breaks Arm in Oregon Ridge Fall

Mrs Julia Horvath suffered a broken shoulder and arm in a fall at her home in Oregon Ridge and was taken to a Columbus hospital. Miss Grace Sayer was returned home from White Cross Hospital after observation and treatment. The Pythian Sisters plan an installation Monday evening in K of P Hall with lunch served.

Chauncey Julia Horvath Oregon Ridge Columbus Leaves Hospital Grace Sayer Concord White Cross Hospital Glouster the Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Rothwell Club Meeting Set for Thursday

The Rothwell Club will meet at Mrs. E. M. Blower's home on Madison Street Thursday at 2 p.m.

Glouster Rothwell Club E. M. Blower Madison St

Officers Elected By Bible School

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School elected Roger Kittle as superintendent Frank Price as assistant superintendent Patrick Crawford as secretary Julia Byers as treasurer E K Peugh as chorister and Lynn Gladden Judith Zimmers as pianists A nominating committee consists of Hugh Sweeney Lucille Grubbs and Evelyn Vernon.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Roger Kittle Frank Price Patrick Crawford Julia Byers E. K. Peugh Lynn Gladden Judith Zimmers Hugh Sweeney Lucille Grubbs Evelyn Vernon

Mrs. Alvira Shafer Returns From Visit

Mrs. Alvira Shafer returned from a two week visit at Baker Settlement with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold Brown. She was a dinner guest at Beaumont Sunday at sister-in-law Mrs Minnette Courtney. Elmer Bingman and wife of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs Shafer.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Settlement Shafer Minnette Courtney Beaumont Elmer Bingman Athens Bingman

Infant From Chauncey Undergoes Surgery in Columbus

Beverly Sue Nelsonville six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Winfield Lewis underwent surgery at Children’s Hospital Columbus last week. Her condition is reported as favorable. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Lewis of Converse Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Beverly Sue Winfield Lewis Nelsonville Children's Hospital, Columbus Frank J. Lewis iConverse St

Daughter Is Born In Columbus At Grant Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter at Grant Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A J Morrison Columbus and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe former Glouster residents. Mrs Frank Wolfe is the former Eileen Morrison of Jacksonville.

Glouster Frank Wolfe Columbus Grant Hospital A. J. Morrison Arthur Wolfe Eileen Morrison Jacksonville

Local Social Notes and A Postal Injury Report

Pennsville residents and nearby families share visits and weekends with relatives in Zanesville Marietta and Mt Vernon while Gerald Vanoster secures a Kentucky job. Ed Bartlett recovers at home in Mt Vernon and Coral Parsons sits in Zanesville Hospital. Grover Patton a Millfield mail carrier suffers a hand cut requiring stitches.

Pennsville Clyde Wood Walter Gifford Naoma Allard Zanesville John Allard Clyde Williams F. E. Williams Stanley Hilaman Marietta College Lucille Hilaman Gerald Vanoster Kentucky Ed Bartlett Madge van ¥Ossen Mt. Vernon John Giles Mabel Maynard Coral Parsons Don Strode Hart Strode Charles Dunn Athens Sue van Fossen G. H. van Fossen Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield

Loyal Daughters Class Meets at Danford Home

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ Bible School gathered at Miss Lalla Danford’s home with Temple Jones Cassie Vaughan and Bertine Eberts as co hosts. Mrs. Jones named committee heads Esta Cunningham Frances Thomas and Esta Harper. Edith Stahl led the Bible study. A writing contest awarded Wanda McAllister and Louise Gladden prizes for the best autobiography and paper. Refreshments served to a list of attendees.

Louise Gladden Sara Williams Bess Henshaw Ora Kittle Jennie Jones Carrie Balderson Stahl Gladden McAllister

Gas Flames Burn Millfield Woman in Athens Incident

Mrs. William Hartley of Millfield was seriously burned on the face neck and chest by gas flames last week while employed at an Athens restaurant. She remains confined to her Millfield home as treatment continues.

Chauncey William Hartley Athens Millfield

Patricia Ann Mingus Born in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mingus announce the birth of a daughter on January 16. Patricia Ann Mingus is the newborn. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Scott of Athens Route 4 and Edward Mingus of Chauncey. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dunfee of Coolville and Mrs. Katherine Cunningham of Chauncey.

Chauncey Robert W. Mingus Patricia Ann James Scott Athens

Glouster Personalities Share Weekend Visits Around Columbus

Ruth Ann Thompson employed in Columbus spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Lucile Thompson returning to Columbus Sunday. Mrs Charles Thomas and daughter Frances visited Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dust. Mr and Mrs George Henry of Athens were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs George H Campbell.

Ruth Ann Thompson Columbus Lucile Thompson Charles’ Thomas Frances Herbert Dust George Henry Athens George H. Campbell

Mesaros Couple Announce Birth in Glouster

Mr and Mrs William Mesaros announce the birth of a son. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lewis Mesaros. Parents and grandparents reside in Glouster.

Glouster William Mesaros Lewis Mesaros

Clara Swan Improves After Major Surgery at Harper Hospital

The Swan family reports Miss Clara Swan is improving after a major operation at Harper Hospital Detroit. Mrs Eva Lawrence returns to East Liverpool Ohio after summer and part of winter at her home here. Mr and Mrs Charles Hensley and Grace Lowden visit Parkersburg. Harry Swan of Portland calls on relatives. Leonard Koenig and Norman Weber with families spend a weekend in Pittsburgh. Gordon Lawrence visits relatives in East Liverpool.

Clara Swan Harper Hospital Detroit Eva Lawrence East Liverpool Ohio Charles Hensley Grace Lowden Parkersburg Harry Swan Portland Leonard Koenig Norman Weber Pittsburgh Gordon Lawrence Linnie

Cincinnati Markets Hogs, Cattle, Poultry Prices Report

U S Dept of Agriculture notes brisk hog trading in Cincinnati with barrows and gilts steady to slightly lower. cattle trade slow yet slaughter steers and heifers bring 23.00 to 24.00 with heavies around 23.00. Poultry and butter prices also listed along with potato ranges and consumer grade potato quality.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S

Mrs. Eva L. McCarty Dies at 78 in Point Pleasant

Mrs Eva L McCarty 78 widow of Dencil McCarty died Monday evening at 2639 Lincoln Ave She had just returned from the home of her son James A McCarty Huntington Surviving are two sons James and Earl a daughter Velma Newberry Letart another daughter Pearl Ebarlein Pittsburgh 24 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the residence with grandsons as pallbearers Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at home

Point Pleasant Eva L. McCarty Lincoln Ave Dencil McCarty McCarty James A. McCarty Huntington James Earl McCarty Leon Velma Newberry Letart Pearl Ebarlein Pittsburgh Lone Oak Cemetery

Methodist church officers elected for new year in Racine

In Racine the church school of the Methodist church elected officers for the new year led by Ordis as superintendent with Lawrence Roush as assistant, and others named for secretary treasurer and department heads. WSCS met at Rev. and Mrs. Smith home with Gomer Lewis in charge. February meeting set at Mrs. Fred Philson’s.

Racine Church School of the Methodist Church Ordis Lawrence Roush Erlene Wolfe Lavrinia Simpson Bea |Smith Lillian Jiiden Hazel Cleland WSCS Methodist Church DeLoss Smith Gomer Lewis Louise Stewart George Simpson Ralph Hayman Clark Jiden Don Nease Walter Stewart Fred Philson Dana Cleland Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Edna Pickens Columbus Linley Hart Hart Albert Smith Owen Watson

Miss Merle McCumber Returns to Vinton School

Ill teacher Miss Merle McCum ber returns to work at Vinton School with Mrs. Florence Brookman substituting. Vinton attendees at the White Shrine of Jerusalem formation in Gallipolis included Mrs. O M Stewart Mrs. Goldie McCarley Mrs. Jane Poling Mrs. Verna George and Mrs. Stella Wilcox. The Lafayette named chapter was formed.

Vinton Merle McCumber Vinton School Florence Brookman White Shrine of Emnett Ward Ruth Long John Stevens Cline Gerlash Peggie Ward Rolace Metcalf Lester Metcalf Phylis Roy Methias Near Thurman

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