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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

3

Chauncey Lions Club Elects New Officers at Dinner Meeting

Chauncey Dover Lions Club held a dinner meeting at which new officers were elected. Officers named include Jack Ley as president Frank Lewis temporary secretary Charles Pendergrass treasurer Phil McNaughton first vice president Joe Galvin second vice president James Leiber third vice president Erle Bridgewater lion tamer Roy Pendergrass tail twister and Gilbert Courtney William G Abdella and James Hartley named to the board of directors.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Lions Club Jack Ley Frank Lewis Charles Pendergrass Phil McNaughton Joe Galvin James Leiber Erle Bridgewater Roy Pendergrass Gilbert Courtney William G. Abdella James Hartley

Missionary Kasler to Speak at Oakdale Church Lecture

Mary Kathryn Kasler daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kasler former Oakdale residents now in Toledo will guest speak at Oakdale Church Wednesday at 730 PM She will discuss two years of missionary work in South America Color slides will illustrate foreign field needs The Kaslers spend the week at their country home near Oakdale

Glouster Mary Kathryn Kasler William Kasler Oakdale Toledo Oakdale Church South America

Attendance Increases At Bible School At Glouster Church

Daniel K. Teater, minister of the Glouster Church of Christ, reports ten year Bible School attendance gains. The church shows a total rise of 2175 persons from 1944, with this year’s average Sunday attendance at 183.5 compared to 100 in 1944, a 14.5 percent increase.

Bible School Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ

Ex-Pastor L. L. Keller Dies at 80 in Tuppers Plains

Leslie Landon Keller 80 former Methodist minister and Olive Township trustee died Monday at his home in Tuppers Plains. Survived by wife Lena Keller daughter Bernice Blough Marietta grandson Eugene Blough two brothers Emory Keller Columbus and Charles Athens. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Keller home burial in Reedsville Cemetery.

Tuppers Plains Leslie Landon Keller Keller Olive and Orange Township Lena Keller Bernice Blough Marietta Eugene Blough Emory Keller Columbus Charles Athens Reedsville Cemetery

Kibitzer Abandons German Scrabble Game

In Greensboro North Carolina an English professor from North Carolina Woman's College observed a word game in progress between two students. He quickly left after seeing they were playing in German.

Greensboro N. C North Carolina Woman's College

Military Mail Call and Address Details for The Messenger

The Messenger invites readers to mail military service addresses for a public Mail Call. Include full address, the service member’s home town, and sender’s name. Also notes Karachi’s population grew from 300000 to about a million since 1947.

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Vinton Social Notes Highlights Weekend Guest Visits

Vinton social notes list numerous visits and family gatherings. Elizabeth Hooper of Cincinnati spent a weekend with the Russells. Columbus and Gallipolis residents visited or were guests of local families. The piece records en route visits to and from multiple Vinton routes and nearby towns.

Vinton Elizabeth Hooper Cincinnati E. O. Russell Bill Daft H. D. DeVore Elza Russell Ray Spires Columbus Eva Hartsook

Chauncey Personal Notes From Orr and Columbus Areas

Chauncey residents and families enjoyed a Sunday boat ride on Burr Oak Lake while others attended an air show in Columbus. Hospitalized Ira Cunningham remained in serious condition at Mount St. Marys. Attendees included the Johnsons, Hoars, and Pens, with visits from Brookins and Brown families in Athens and Baker Road.

Clarence Sanders L. W. Sanders Lewanne Wayne Burr Oak Lake Ira Cunningham Mount St. Mary Hospital Russell Johnson Leslie Ann Dan Johnson Columbus Chauncey Melvin Hoar Marcia Hoar Orleans Ind Lloyd Pendergrass Howard Eschenbacher Athens Guy Brookins Brookins Harold Brown Baker Road Hannah Brookins Rice Thomas Shirley Thomas Susie Vore Thomas Charles Thomas Crooksville Logan Floyd Werner James Tom West Unity Edwin Rhoads Becky Dave Lewis Floyd Wemner Floyd Lewis Johnny JD. Lewis James Powell Kenns Run Floyd Wemer Rhonda Russell Albany Delores Muzio Millfield Avalon

Ked Plane Over Seoul Alert Briefing

An alert was sounded over the Seoul area for two minutes shortly after noon Monday when a communist plane was spotted over the de militarized zone. The Sth Air Force said the plane turned around and headed north.

Seoul Demilitarized Zone Sth

Glouster WSCS Plans Youth Camp Donation and Homecoming

The Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS met with Mrs. Florence Hoisington as hostess. The group sang It Would Be True and read 13th Corinthians before prayers. A vote approved a donation toward Youth Fellowship camp expenses at Lancaster. Families will picnic at Lake Burr Oak after morning worship with a brief business session to plan the Aug homecoming.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Lake Burr Oak

Intermediates from Glouster Church to Butler Springs Camp

Glouster Church of Christ sends intermediates Helen Kittle Susan Janchius Charles Spencer Linda Swaro Janet Harmon Ann Waldeck Jacque Russell Jackie Dalton Beth Sliams Nancy Lemoine Richard Gladden and Roger Alfe to Butler Springs Christian Service Camp next week. Daniel K Teater will teach two courses and Mrs Ruth Teater will attend as camp nurse with her son Timmy as a guest.

Glouster Butler Springs Glouster Church of Christ Helen Kittle Susan Janchius Charles Spencer Linda Swaro Janet Harmon Ann Waldeck Jacque Russell Jackie Dalton Beth Sliams Nancy Lemoine Richard Gladden Roger Alfe Daniel K. Teater Ruth Teater Timmy

Girl Scouts and Mothers Plan Memorial Park Picnic

The Girl Scouts and their mothers will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at Memorial Park for a potluck picnic. Desserts will be furnished.

Memorial Park

Weekend Guests From Across The State Attend Or Visit

Mrs. Nancy Lee of Youngstown and Mr. and Mrs. John Vogelin of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leroy. Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. William Withem of Detroit and others from Cuyahoga Falls, Zanesville, Wellaton, New Straiteville, Lustin, and Newark.

Nancy Lee Youngstown John Vogelin Columbus Anthony Leroy John Gazell William Withem Detroit Ralph Holmes Cuyahoga Falls Homer Rollins Zanesville Francis Martin Emerson Duffy Wellaton Clara Spencer New Straiteville Onio Kenneth Jones Lustin Calif Stanley Tucker Mire Robert Fulton Tommy Newark Shaw Canton Ed Moore

Moores Return as Kin Gather for Newark Visit

The Moores returned with relatives to Newark on Saturday. Francis Jenkins of Canton visits Kenny Russell at his Beverly Ohio cottage. Harry Love visits his brothers and sister in Akron and Bathberton. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith returned from a motor trip through the East stopping in Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York City. They visited Mr Smith's parents in Canton and Mr and Mrs Enlow Grubbs before Mr Smith reports to Court Lewis Washington for oversea assignment.

the Moores Newark Francis Jenkins Canton Kenny Russell Beverly Ohio Harry Love Akron Bathberton Mgs Robert Smith Philadelphia Atlantic City New York City Mr. Smith Mrs Otto Smith Mrs. Smith Enlow Grubbs Ourt Lewis, Wash

Fasterth powder promises to fix dentures on plates

An unclear ad claims FASTERTH powder can keep false teeth in place on upper or lower plates, preventing sliding or slipping. It asserts the product is alkaline and non acidic, though details are garbled and no credible usage instructions or dates are provided.

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Lions Club Missionary Torah Kaslers L. L. Keller Kibitzer Ree Tewisburg Karachi Pakistan Vinton Social Notes D. Hollis Wood Robert M. Evans Gallipolis EF. O. Russell Eddie Amos Quentin Johnny Stevens Tom Hoover Orville Jones Thurman R. M. Champe, Jr Charles McGary Huntington Bobby Coutz Charleston R. M. Champe Ural Humphreys Cinda Clarence Summers Don Humphreys Hazel Grover Ruth Ann Love John Love Conrad Love Joe Meal Nelson Whitehead Ward Phillips Neonville Ted Evans Evans John Parsons Harley McCulty Holcomb George Ward Wilkesville Methodist Church Cora Holcomb Jessie Holcomb Adrah Hutchinson Isaac Strausbaugh Robert Gillespie Tena Niday Fostoria Donald Strausbaugh Donna Ruth James Paul Paul and Paul, Jr Frank Markins Chester Lemley Cheshire Russell Haye Clint Lambert Elmer Sherritt Hal Shoemaker Bidwell Anna Higgins Buddy Gallaher’s Drug Store Stroh the Stroh Brewery Co Michigan MAE
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