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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1955

Page

10

Poplar Ridge News Notes Recap From Athens Area

Local social notes record visits and gatherings among residents. Mrs. Dennett and daughter hosted a birthday party for Elmer Lee Spaulding. families from Columbus, Bidwell, St Clairsville, and Ansted Ohio area are mentioned with multiple weekend visits and illnesses noted.

Notice of Chauncey Village bonds sale bids

Sealed proposals will be received at the Village Clerk office Chauncey Ohio until noon July 7 1951 for bonds of Chauncey Village and Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District to pay fire apparatus materials and water supply costs. Bonds range in denominations and mature 1955 1962 with interest to be fixed by bids. The village may reject any bids and bids must be endorsed Bids for Joint Fire District Bonds.

Chauncey Athens Chauncey-Dover Ordo Obio Vineae of Joint Fire District Ohio Guy E. Osborne Dover Township Athens County Chauncey-Dover Joint Re Peserbsy Board of Township Trustees

Miss Donna Morrison Weds Thomas Kimmel

Miss Donna Morrison daughter of Owen H Morrison and the late Neva Ferrell Morrison married Thomas Kimmel son of Mr and Mrs Dale Kimmel of Upper Sandusky on January 8 at the ret Lutheran Church. The couple will reside in Upper Sandusky.

Chauncey Thomas Dew Donna Morrison Owen H. Morrison Neva Ferrell Morrison Thomas Kimmel Dale Kimmel Upper Sandusky Ret Lutheran Church Mrs Kimmel

Surprise party marks Maxine Reed’s 16th birthday

A surprise party was given on January 12 by the YPMB at the US parsonage for Miss Maxine Reed turning 16. Refreshments were served and many Reed and Rockhold family members attended including Bo Reed Dor man Reed Roxie Reed and Wanda Rockhold among others.

Reedsville YPMB Maxine Reed Dorman Reed Roxie Reed Danny Miller Richard Tom Hayman Wanda Janet Pauletta Rockhold Willard Reed Elden Blake, Jr Bob Jerry Powell Johnnie Hetzer Ferra Lou Chevalier Bill Hoselton Bill Harriett Blake

Relatives Attend Funeral Services for Mrs. Sidney Congrove

Relatives from Radnor Warren Cecil Nelson and Clarence Sisson and Sherry Congrove attended services for Mrs. Sidney Congrove. Ed Sisson and family from Vienna Everett Sisson and family from Long Bottom and Mr and Mrs Wateman White of Keno also attended.

Sidney Congrove Oran Warren Cecil Nelson Clarence Sisson Sherry Congrove Radnor Ed Sisson Vienna Everett Sisson Long Bottom Wateman White Keno

Birthday party honors Mrs Elden Blake Jr at UB parsonage

Friends gathered at the UB parsonage to celebrate Mrs Elden Blake Jr birthday anniversary. Guests listed include Iden Blake Sr Bill Smith Ray Adams Floyd Schultz and many others from Reedsville Tuppers Plains Road. Grant Smith returned home after Army discharge in Puerto Rico. Lacy Kibble.

Elden Blake, Jr UB Parsonage Ace Hee Iden Blake Bill Smith Billy Ray Adams Marilyn Floyd Schultz Robert Murray Mamie Buchanan Nyokia Lyda Chevalier Ferra Lou Florence and Lana Everett Parker Roland Dodderer Reedsville-Tuppers Plains Road Chester Guy Spencer Dorothy Cashdollar Mary Nichols Frances Reed Charles Humphrey Grant Smith Puerto Rico Lacy Kibble

Alfred Alfred church and WSCS notes and births

The Rev. R. M. Grove began services at 1 am with Luke 24. WSCS met Jan 10 at Helen Woode’s home for a program on The Family at Prayer. World Day of Prayer set for Feb 25 from 2 to 3 pm. Future meeting planned for Feb 15 at Thelma Henderson’s home. Genev a Nolan hosted a program planning meeting Jan 14. The Yosts welcomed a daughter born to Delbert and Mrs Yost of Lancaster last week. The Alfred Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 am, worship at 11 am, C E Woode leading, revival at 7:45 pm.

Alfred R. M. Grove WSCS Helen Woode Nina Robinson Helen Woodyard Energe Thelma Henderson Geneva Nolan Middleport Harry Guthrie Tom Yost Delbert Yost Lancaster Hobart Swartz Koehler Harold Swartz Marietta Alfred Methodist Church Herman Taylor C. E. Woode de- Vander Tansberry Walter Ond Hazel Ridge Coal Warner Cottlert Cat Ford Huddy Cart Pearl G Tetuseot & Gas Athens Dover Township Weat Addie Barnes Her Ivee Kowern Michael See Calvert Blackford McCumber Bobo Holli Dotson Northcut Artin Charles Wright Mat& Huida Glen Ashton Eeene Inman John Robinson Clara Errr Galvin J. C W.c Akdale McParland Helen Bix Harold Wire Leonard Nee Lan Stoner Fio Hetty J BO i Matheny Bennett Mingus Robert Kame Whitmore Ira Metcalf Palos Neely Ape Soko Bretland Ed Shelton Neilie Kenneth Warren William Marry & Doanville Ee Redtown Ashton Thomas Bennett Conaway Albert Roy Rok Fouth Iba Mackey Usl Paul T. Caves Gerai- Trimble rOowns GAS Bryan Vivian Chauncey CO Corporation Hateh Ashford Uc ‘Amay Skrotsky Hessie Fred Hage Humphrey Johnson Ernest Dedder Flora Laah Wagner Onear OL Rogers Glowsten Corporation Whittmore Ira Schoonover Eee Wolfe Everett Same Trimble Brunton Arnold Same McNutt Soave William & Levering Samuel Muliron Part OL Arne Aw Northcutt Hart Robert Westfall Ar- Robbin Curtis Eva Charles N. Steer Sta Jonas George Rite Mary Et al Lenna Lee Karus Winifred Youar Ane Eenee Cullison Vireit R. Serge King Francis Whitmore Ira Dowler, Seete Cora E Pany The Barnhouse Morris Beulah Breeze Thurman Wemmer Geo Tarry T Same Jessie Bronston Samue Rankin George Buckler M Frad Tewksbury Forke Brunston Raymon Ont Township Brunston Raymond Ie Gabriel, Clittora Sandera Courte Y Mince Covin & Elle 'T Spencer Oliver Grim James Davis Maresé& Nue Seas Wallar Anna Eer Hull John & Prances al Duntee Kimner Warren Na RK Graham Mildred Severee Son Beatrice Eevetnee Dexter Menifee Willa Pwr Mary C. Same Dileher Ame Freda Burns Danford Frank Athens Township Fultz, Alston Slatertown Plains Leo Lawson Newman Irene Es Powell Wilbur Same & Ra Thens Township James Fields Troy Waterloo Lege Tee Myers Richard Filigzaresa Aay Conant E c Mary FE. Sanders Loti James G Itisabeth Perry Man Mae Omnaer Grace Curvens Maura Jones Daine James Wueinai Char- Robinson Sawr Florence Les & Nellemantha Rome Bolin Clarence Vee Obart Acie Cain Wilson Gladys Hutchins Alma West Jarvin Glouster Semoon Krexinald Vere Ener McNabb Hert Locke Harry Onley Nage c Acon Perry Herbert J Amante Joseph McDaniel Beevers Jessie Ener Agora Gas Jackson Ville Corporation Rane Rane ‘Ee Eenne Lad 140 3.72 Et & Stover, Cc Ora Loo Santer Sidney England Alexander Township Boston Eart Sarre SHADE Moleak Chester Sol Henry Brown Agnes Same Vannah Catherine Rollins Wilma Church Paul Sanders Mertie Pee Methodist IRM Ble Corporation Meade Sutton Stewart Wood Everett Ames Township Kel Anse Ol & Ae Rome Twr Martin Ty & Gas S C &W Ma Hartley Mae Af Whitmore Wolfburg Peeney Hupp Arthur Pauline Saesees Onan Ompson Ilva Lot No. Moore Thomas Elizabeth Ballard Traet Robert McCune Barringer Even Dempsey Acres Norma Jean Morrison Ismith Wadeker Pietergegs Eeeeee Newbanka Withers &A Roane Orma Elme Nhardt Peters Wwilliam See Ee Tryon Sinnett Melvinson Sameef Delphia Frank Eeeteee Rathburn Eevee Nnenee Snyder Davidson Ferrell Clarence Hall Dowler Athey Pidcock Alton You Bern Wesfield School Coolville Corporation Mills A. C Clara Jenkins de Sok LeGeuien Ken Canaan Shingler Oreeene Bartlett Stella Trimble L. En Thom Halbert Grove Simpson Wendling John A Os Lucas Bickley Sam Ucas Wandling Aan Milly Cartwright Wil W Haram Arbo Ee Buckley Gerald Herbst Carl V Hazel Halbert Beryrde ‘Timan Jack

Birth of a daughter Juanita Carmen announced

Mr and Mrs Marcus Weaver announce the birth of a daughter on January 9 at Kanawha Medical Center Point Pleasant named Juanita Carmen. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Cullen. St Marks Lutheran Church held a congregational dinner. Arnett Roush was appointed to the council replacing Jasper Roush.

Marcus Weaver Kanawha Medical Center Point Pleasant Juanita Carmen John Cullen St. Mark's Lutheran Church Arnett Roush Jasper Roush Peters Elmer Newberry Steve Mike Probe Roush Lon Roush Jesse Brown C. C. Blessing Peggy Charles A. Ray Roush Ladies Aid of St. Marks Blessing Ray Roush Gerald Rood, Jr Columbus Gerald Roods Ora Lesta Richard Henry Elias J. Milton Lewis Lynn Patty A. P. Roush Howard Brown Gerald Rood Mrs. Roush

Mexico City Opens National University On Lava Bed

Mexico’s National University opens a 30 million dollar campus across 1,800 acres on a lava bed in University City. The project aims for 25,000 students, with 6,500 enrolled this first year, and plans include a 100,000 seat stadium carved from lava and buildings blending modern design with ancient culture. Pan American Games will showcase the site in March.

Mexico City North America Mexico National University University City University of San Marcos Lima Peru Miguel Aleman Ajusco University

Rutland Church Choir Sings Anthem at Bethel

Rutland Methodist Church members sang an anthem at Bethel Methodist Church. Mrs. Frank Lanning, recently ill, is improving and staying with her niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cotterill. Bernard Howell of Springfield spent a weekend with his sister, Mrs. Adelene Powell. Senior girls reported about $14 in bake sale receipts. Guests included extended families visiting from Langsville, Middleport, Eno Ohio, Salem, Chillicothe, Danville and more zorg.

Rutland Siders Alpha Barr Kay Larry Langsville Clair Taylor James B. Thomas James B Karen Middleport John Keck Howard Moore Eno Ohio Stanford Denney Leona Stewart Linda Salem St Dwight Kennedy Tom Dewhurst Chillicothe Bob Davis Freddie Danville Bob Kennedy Bobby Brenda Malcolm Kennedy Lewis Kennedy Billie. Lee Marshall Charleston Bessie Wise Helen Nelson Ethel Nelson Raymond Smith Donnie Janice Worthy Tate Lydia Eglists Holzer Hospital Floyd Bass Ft. Sill Okla

Appointment notices and bids listed in Athens County notice

Florence G. Kennedy of Athens named executrix of Joe H. Kennedy estate with four month claims period. William A. Lavelle of Athens named orator for James V. Turrill estate. Troy Township invites sealed bids on January 31 1955 for a two ton truck with specified equipment, trade in of a Chevrolet truck, and reserve to reject bids.

Florence G. Kennedy Athens Joe H. Kennedy Athens County Ohio Roger J. Jones Said William A. Lavelle P. O. Box James V. Turrill Troy Dunfee

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Miss Sharon Cunningham, Columbus, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and C Dr Mulkin visited Mrs Alvira Shafer and Mr and Mrs Harold Brown on Baker Road. Pfe George Sofrenko, stationed at Fort Devens, Mass, is spelling a 24 day leave with his mother Mrs Birdie Canter.

Chauncey Sharon Cunningham Columbus Hollis Cunningham Gilbert Courtney Mulkin Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Road Pfe George Sofrenko Fort Devens Mass Mra Birdie Canter

Prattsville Notes: Local Visits and Hospital Affairs

Philip Perry of Columbus visits his parents Mr and Mrs Bundy Perry. Mrs Ann Martin a patient at Hocking Valley Hospital. Weekend guests include Arthur Burchette family and Lydia Musser of Marion. Oscar Coe of Columbus visits his mother Mrs F R Coe of Hope. Donald Dearth returns to Berkley California. Neil Dearth back to Norfolk Naval Base. J W West hosts Arthur Crow of McArthur. Visitors to Mrs George Dearth include Fred Ogle Bundy Brooks Paul Daugherty Jerry Brenda and Charles Brooks. Putnam WSCS to meet Friday January 21 for potluck. Mrs Maud Pearse was in Wellston recently. Mr and Mrs Huble Allen on leave with Ed and Huble Allen. Mr Allen stationed in Panama. Ilene Dearth of Columbus visits her parents H F Dearth. Fdna Daft.

Prattsville Philip Perry Columbus Bundy Perry Ann Martin Hocking Valley Hospital Fred Ogle Arthur Burchette Lydia Musser Marion Oscar Coe F. R. Coe Hope Donald Dearth Berkley Calif Neil Dearth Wellston Huble Allen Mr. Allen Ed Allen Allen Panama Ilene Dearth H. F. Dearth Fdna Daft

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