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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1958

Page

3

Engagement announced for Buranita Pennell to Harry Sands

Mr and Mrs Howard Pennell announce the engagement of their daughter Buranita Ruth to Harry Robert Sands son of Mrs Lorraine Sands of Corning Miss Pennell graduated in 1956 from Chauncey Dover High School Sands attended Corning High School and will enter the Air Force in February The wedding is to be held in early spring

Chauncey Howard Pennell Buranita Ruth Harry Robert Sands Lorraine Sands Corning Miss Pennell Chauncey- Dover High School Sands Corning High School Air Force

Hartford Social Notes and Church Meeting Report

Hartford W Va January social notes record the New Haven Methodist Church Woman's Society guesting the Hartford WSCS with Mary Ruth McKnight leading devotionals and Esther McKnight leading Japan discussions. Several attendees listed. Also notes on injuries and funeral attendance and local visits by Huntington and Bridgeport residents.

Hartford W. Va Woman's Society of Christian Service New Haven Methodist Church WSCS Mary Ruth McKnight Esther McKnight Japan

Port er Midkiff Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Open House

In Hemlock Grove Mr and Mrs Porter Midkiff celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house on February 2 from 1 to 3 PM at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ziba Midkiff. Mrs Clara Paulsen Mrs George Paulsen Jr and her son Roger attended a Home Council Meeting at Mrs Howard Nolans in Syracuse. The church youth group met January 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanford Stockton. Mrs Ziba Midkiff

Hemlock Grove Porter Midkiff Ziba Midkiff Clara Paulsen George Paulsen, Jr Roger Howard Nolan Syracuse Stanford Stockton

Glouster Women Plan Polio Drive and Mothers March

The Junior Progressive Study Club met January 20 with 13 members. They voted to donate 3.00 to The Salvation Army and to the Polio Drive and arranged the Mothers March on Polio for January 30 starting at 6 p.m. District 6 activities follow January 30.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Ruth Teater Edithe Waugh Nova Scotia Salvation Army No. 6

Fellowship Dinner Planned by Local Church Leaders

GLOUSTER Mrs Gladys Viney and Mrs Mary Goodman announce a fellowship dinner at First Baptist Church social room next Sunday after morning worship. The event invites church members and attendees to join the luncheon following services.

Glouster Gladys Viney Cochairman Mary Goodman First Baptist Church

Laundering Slip Covers Tips

When laundering slip covers brush loose dust from seams and inside pleats before soaking in sudsy water to remove dirt and prevent residue.

Chauncey Personal Visits From Regional Residents

A string of visits from residents in Athens Columbus and nearby areas. Notable guests include Robert Allen of Texas and Barbara Brookhart, with multiple family gatherings in Athens Route 3 and Marietta. Ernest Larch of Cleveland also visited Mr and Mrs Bobo, and Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney called on Mrs Hutchins and neighbors in Athens.

Carl Brookhart Robert Allen Texas Theert Brookhart Barbara Albany John Brookhart Athens William Snodgrass Debbie Lavella Wilks Columbus Ernest Larch Cleveland David Bobo Larch Bobo Gilbert Courtney Floyd Hutchins Howard Eschenbacher Buddy Williamson Glendon Palmer

Dunfees Honor Grandmother Bertie Phillips On 80th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dunfee of Glouster hosted relatives for a celebration in honor of Bertie Phillips of Jacksonville who turned 80 on Tuesday. Four generations gathered and were photographed, with attendees including Ralph Sanders and children of Millfield, Rodney Campbell and sons, Hazel Duncan and son, and the Dunfeels and their children.

Glouster W. H. Dunfee

Baby Girl Born to Hamlers in Kanauga

A Kanauga couple welcomed a baby girl on January 10, their third child. A stork shower for Betty Bulmer was hosted by Evelyn Morrow with about ten guests. Alfred Vance from Lorraine visited relatives, including Robert Vance, Wayne Trout, and others. Walter Schoonover vacationing from his river boat. dinners at George Coleman's with family from W. Virginia.

Shirley Adkins Mike Adams Johnnie Raike Mr. Raike John Raike Dana Raike Walter Schoonover George Coleman W. Va

Kiwanians Meet See Famous Sports Classic

Norbert W. Johnston opened the Kiwanis Club gathering at the Hotel Gordon with 19 members present Montie Hook and Michael Mud rie Key Club members attended as guests A film shows the 1952 College All Stars versus Los Angeles Rams game provided by Colbert White Grocery with Robert Byers handling the projector

Glouster Norbert W. Johnston Kiwanis Club Gordon Montie Hook Michael Mudrie College All Stars Los Angeles Rams Colbert & White Robert Byers

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

Ad touts Peterson's Ointment for fast relief from piles with a cooling astringent formula. Claims thousands have benefited over 40 years and offers a money back guarantee. Available from druggists in boxed 50 cent size or applicator tube 75 cents.

Peterson

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