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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1954

Page

12

Bible School caps two weeks with 110 in attendance

In Glouster the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ closed after two weeks with 110 children and young people. Programs featured Bible verse recitals, dialogues, a drama, and a poster contest. Prizes included a Gold Cross for Jacquelyn Russell and posters depicting Jesus for Paul McAllister.

Glouster Church of Christ Dev. D. K. Teater Anne Lemoine Judy Balderson Grace Davis Jesus Cheryl Spencer Ruth Teater Hazel Raber Roberta Zimmer Gerald Stemm Jacquelyn Russell Paul McAllister Jerry Ginnan Wanda McAllister Richard Dalton Charles Spencer Frederick Temple Jackie Dalton Jerry Holcomb Grace Mesaros Karen Zimmer Nancy Lemoine Shirley Temple Helen Kittle

Girl Scouts Meet to Learn About International Friendship

The Girl Scouts gather in the Scout Room at 2 p.m. Thursday with Misa Prachit Prachakvej of Bangkok, a student at Ohio University, sharing insights on youth in her country. The event offers a chance for those who have not passed the Second Class requirement for International Friendship to complete it.

Misa Prachit Prachakvej Bangkok Thailand Ohio University

Weekend Visitors and Cabin Outings Around Hemlock Grove

Mr. and Mrs. Avery Nelson and others spent Sunday at their Long Bottom cabin. Numerous residents and guests from Wolfpen Sandusky and Columbus joined weekend gatherings with family friends including the Midkiffs Sargents and Laurens at local homes. Tea time visits and Saturday evenings circulated among neighbors.

Hemlock Grove Avery Nelson Theodore Heines Long Bottom Doyle Sargent Jim Caldwell Clarence Douglas Bert Romine Gene Earl Smith Charles Ziba Midkiff Cecil R. V. Hellman John Sargent Carol Guy Sargent Wolfpen Dennis Jackie Gilkey Chillicothe George Logan Bernice King Dwight Logan Sandusky Donna Curtis Albert Curtis Blake Curtis Virgil Curtis Carroll Plumie Curtis Sam Curtis Bert Smith Silver Ridge John Menge Columbus Jewell Story Zim Midkiff

Meeting Postponed by Chauncey Ladies Aid

A meeting of the Ladies Aid at the Methodist Church has been postponed until next week. Members are advised to note the new date and time for the gathering.

Chauncey The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church

Old Settlers Meet in Jacksonville Wednesday Evening

The Jacksonville Old Settlers will gather at the town house on Wednesday at 8 p.m. for their meeting.

Glouster Jacksonville

Glouster Social Notes Highlight New Oakdale Class Officers

Glouster Sunbeam class of Oakdale Sunday school met at Georgia Barnes home with Bernice Lowery in charge. New six month officers elected include Lillian Nott president Geneva Jewell vice president Faye Nott secretary and Pearl Loomis treasurer. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs Bernice Lowery after the meeting.

Sunbeam Oakdale Sunday School Georgia Barnes Bernice Lowery Lillian Nott Geneva Jewell Faye Nott Pearl Loomis Edward Moore Darewood Jewell Betty Brunton Grace Wilcocksin Rosa Love Mary Miller Jim Binglesly

Past Noble Grands Club of Jacksonville Meets at Hoisington Home

The Past Noble Grands Club of Jacksonville met Monday evening at Mrs. Florence Hoisington's home with vice president Mrs. Lena Bratka presiding. Readings included The 1954 Psalm Mickeys Mother Spring School's Out. Guests were Mrs. Katie Oskey and Mrs. Gladys Kempton. members present were Mrs. Lea Bratka Mrs. Ida Brooks and Mrs. Hoisington. Maude Davis will entertain the club in July.

Noble Grands Club of Jacksonville Florence Hoisington Lena Bratka Ladys Kempton Mickey Katie Oskey Ida Brooks Gladys Kempton

Visitors of Grinstead and Crum Families Gather in Ohio

Recent visitors included Walter Carsner and son Bobby Dean from Columbus, Harvey Markins and daughter Betty Jane of Lorain, Doris Dalley and Rhea Ray Guess of Murray City, and Roscoe Crum and W Ham Crum with Betty and Kenneth of Harriettsville. Mrs Crum stayed briefly with relatives. The Grinsteds attended a Bible school program. Sorrell guests from California and Murray City visited Mrs Steven Sorrell. Nelsonville visitors includes Jack and Connie Bookman and Dana Allan from Murray City. Emma Yates has returned.

Charles Grinstead Cora Grinstead Walter Carsner Bobby Dean Columbus Harvey Markins Betty Jane Lorain Doris Dalley Rhea Ray Guess Murray City Roscoe Crum W!ham Crum Betty Kenneth Harriettsville Crum Amies Grinstead Steven Sorrell Charles Tip California Amos Sorrell Jack Bookman Nelsonville Connie Bookman Dana Allan Clayton Man Robert Campbell Clell Campbell Emma Yates

Horse Show Slated For Fourth of July Celebration

Mason County Horseman's Association will sponsor a horse show at Harmon Field on Monday July 5 at 7 30 p m in conjunction with the annual Fourth of July Celebration. About 14 classes will be held and trophies and ribbons awarded.

Point Pleasant Mason County Horseman's Association Harmon Field

New Lexington Civic Events Include Banquet and Bridge Update

State Auditor James A. Rhodes will address Perry County Republicans at a June 28 banquet in New Lexington. The junior chamber hosts a June 24 golf tournament at Perry Golf Club. Pauline Longstreth of Rehobeth earned state recognition in a poster contest. A new $100000 bridge on Main street nears completion, with July service start planned. Perry County remains a top coal producer with 2,048,000 tons last year. Five Wilson brothers attended Capital University events in Columbus. The Crooksville Municipal Park gates will close at pool closing time. violators will be prosecuted. Alfred Harcourt, famed publisher, dies at 73 in Santa Barbara.

New Lexington James A. Rhodes Perry County State Department of Industrial Relations Perry Wilson Brothers Thomas A. Wilson Theological Seminary Marilyn Wilson Arthur Wilson Belleville N. J Capital University Paul Wilson Detroit Earl Wilson Wilkensburgh ES Eert J. Bierly Crooksville-Roseville

Chauncey Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitations

Sunday dinners and weekend visits mark social activity across Chauncey and nearby towns. Dayton residents John Civill joined Mr and Mrs L D Muzlo for dinner while Columbus guests Max and Charles Martin stayed with the Jakes Martin. In Inverness Florida, grass and Sue Pender hosted Rollie Figgins. Gerald Robinson graduates this spring and secures employment in Athens as local families host relatives and welcome guests from Barberton Columbus and Trimble.

John Civill Dayton L. D. Muzlo Charles Martin Max Martin Columbus Jake Martin Frank Wilcox Wellston Charles Pendergrass Sue Inverness Fla Rollie Figgins Barbara Hanning Barberton Beulah Robinson Delores Patricia Sandra Smith Hoar Howard Bachenbacher Athens Lloyd Pendergrass Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Anita Sisson Lisa Oskey Trimble Sisson Anita

Laurelville Local News Roundup Highlights

Laurelville community notes include visits by Dayne Swackhammer and Diane Kerns, a May 1 wedding in Richmond Indiana between Opal Miller and Mary Bottelmy, a June 17 birth at Chillicothe hospital, and transfers as the Bottlemy couple settles in Walworth Wisconsin.

Laurelville Laurel George Bowers Paul Armstrong Dayne Swackhammer Somerset Elizabeth Edwards George Reid Johnny Janet Diane Kerns Columbus Edwards Dwight Huggins Stanley Louisiana Opal Miller Lancaster Mary Bottlemy Walworth Wis Richmond Ind Bottlemy Lillian Hoy Dana Evans Chillicothe Damon Pontious Ladies Bridge Club Alice Morring Amy Grattidge Dixie Ross Gerald Devol Clark Carbon Hill Franklin Straus Gary Dwight Eveland Maple St Denney Drum Chas. Reynolds Charlene Beverly Washington, D. C Smoky Mountains

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