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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

2

Summer Hours Listed For Branch of Library

CHAUNCEY The Chauncey Branch Library will be open noon to 5 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday during June July and August. New novels include Intrigue of Halfaday Creek Rocket to Luna Program for Christine Greetings from Glenna Sink the Basket Valley of Guns Switch Hitter Wayward Heart. Young readers may enjoy The Real Book About Camping The Real Book About Baseball Lets Go Camping and Young Readers Water Sports Stories.

Chauncey The Halfaday Creek Hendryx Luna Marston Christine Bentel Glenna Hall Knapp Overholser Decker Covert Roberts Hopkins

Smiths Set Likely Conferences At Paris Tex

PARIS Texas April Smiths appear poised for key conferences this year. Al Aric Ed and Barney Smith stand as umpires in the Big State League regional vicinity.

Paris Tex Smith Alaric Barney Smith

Chauncey Personal Arrivals And Holiday Visits

Mrs Kate Blacksten and daughters Mrs Josephine Hoover and Mrs Ruth Blacksten of Columbus visited Gilbert Courtney home Friday. Sunday cousins Mr and Mrs Harry Patterson and Mr and Mrs Leonard Koenig of Cleveland called. George Rutledge and daughters visited with Pearl Rutledge from Mount Sterling. Floyd Hutchins and Teddy of Athens joined Mrs Rutledge visiting. Jerry Russell on 15 day leave from Parks Air Force Base California visits sister Helen Toth. Estella Elliott wed Clyde Cornell as Kirkendalls attend. Omen family travel to Portsmouth to visit. Alex Koszonyi and Dr John Vodnar visit McKeesport relatives Elizabeth Willis.

Kate Blacksten Josephine Hoover Ruth Blacksten Columbus Gilbert Courtney Courtney Harry Patterson Leonard Koenig Cleveland George Rutledge Ann Elaine Mount Sterling Land Pearl Rutledge Rutledge Floyd Hutchins Teddy Athens Jerry Russell Parks Air Force Base Calif Helen Toth Travis Air Force Base Frank Kirkendall John Vodnar McKeesport, Pa John Koszonyi Elizabeth Willis

Glouster Weekend Guests Visit Hoisington Home

Glouster area residents hosted and visited in Jacksonville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington. Guests included Archie Ryan and family from Columbus and James Talbert family from Columbus among others.

Charles Hoisington Jacksonville Archie Ryan Virginia Robbie Billie Jimmie James Talbert Patricia Judith Ann Billy Bobby Michael Columbus Carl E. South Phyllis Barbara Tiocia Dawn Edwards Cheryl Lynn Barnet Dayton Holsington Pete Aleo Cora Ann Eaton Kate Thyne Mary McMillan Claude Weldon Charles Thomas Russell Point Robert Thomas Sr Donald Thomas Lewistown Herbert Dust Susan Gregg James Powell Greens Run Charles Carr Frances Wallace Donald Powell

Glouster Pastor Acts as MC for Two Alumni Banquets

The Rev John Devol pastor of Glouster First Methodist served as president and master of ceremonies at the Carbon Hill alumni banquet Friday night and at the Glouster Alumni banquet Saturday at Hotel Gordon. He received an appreciation gift, and Supt L G DeLong also was honored. Devol attended memorial services in Carbon Hill Saturday morning and then brought home his daughter Dianne Lynn from Mount St Mary Hospital after her surgery.

Glouster John Devol Glouster First Methodist Church Carbon Hill Hotel Gordon Supt L. G. DeLong Devol

Doris Wells Resigns as Coolville Music Supervisor

Miss Doris Wells resigns her post as music supervisor for the Carthage Troy district public schools and plans to move to Columbus with her parents who reside in Athens. Several community updates follow, including church activities, military honors, and local visits.

Doris Wells Coolville Carthage Troy Athens Columbus

Community notes from The Plains area events and travels

Mrs. John Krivesti returned from Huey Pa where she attended the wedding of her nephew Joe Evanek to Miss M Crawford of Kansas May 18. Guests and relations from Cleveland Columbus Chesapeake Cincinnati Nelsonville Albany New Marshfield and Haydenville joined in Memorial Day activities and social visits.

the Plains John Krivesti Huey, Pa Joe Evanek M. Crawford Kansas Cuba Krivesti Enroute Jessie Gill Cleveland Margaret Sabo Columbus Irene Thompson Ralph Hartman Lois James Woodyard Muriel Thompson Chesapeake Millard Guess Delbert Delong Carbon Hill Ora Darnell Maine Canada Arthur McCoy Cincinnati Bob Guess Guess Nelsonville Norman Smith Vaughn Droz Bobby Cheryl Lee Darrian Nancy J. M. Reed Perley Droz Athens Catharine Smith Letha Bernice Lyman Elmo Scott Albany New Marshfield VFW Clyde Smith Shelby Portsmouth Blanche Yates Darrell Gorby Baker Settlement R. Kovalcik

Millfield Socials Include Euchre Club Hostess and Supper

Mrs Fd Mingus hosted the Wednesday Night Euchre Club with two tables in play. High score went to Mrs John Theisen, second to Mrs Groy-Patton, consolation to Mrs Billie. Athens County Farm Bureau employees and families enjoyed a chicken supper at Curt Finch home with many local guests. A new mail carrier, Orris Chadwell, took over the Millfield route replacing retiree G Patton after 31 years.

Millfield Fd Mingus John Theisen Groy- Patton Billie Athens County Farm Bureau Curt Finch Margie Pyle Delena Funk Sandusky Bill Pyle Orris Chadwell Dayton G. Patton

Local Social Notes From McArthur And Columbus

Somerset visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allen, McArthur reception for new members at the Christian Church, and visits by Harlan Cassill and daughter Nancy. Commencement at McArthur honored Gene Bay and Buddy Peters as graduates. Harris family from Columbus enjoyed a weekend with the Heinleins. Marilyn Turner collected Red Cross funds. Raymond Sigler family from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Roy Sigler and Anna Heinlein.

New Plymouth Ben Allen Somerset Earle Heinlein Christian Church McArthur Harlan Cassill Nancy Columbus Thurman Cassill Circleville Walter Peters Milton Bay Stanley Miller Gene Bay Buddy Peters Harris Harry Harris Marilyn Turner Red Cross Raymond Sigler

Class of 1923 Holds First Reunion in 30 Years

Trimble High School’s 1923 graduates gathered at the Hollister school building for a 30 year reunion with eight of twenty five classmates attending. An impromptu program featured brief talks recalling high school days. Attendees included Harold Shirkey and spouse Dayton. William Dennis and Gloria Wem mer. Ralph Maynard and Mae Brinkley. Freda Skrotzky. Erma Thomas. Irene Golding. Frank Binderbasin Jr. and Grace Baird. William Hammond and Margaret Southard.

Glouster Trimble High School Trimble Township Hollister Harold Shirkey Dayton William Dennis Gloria Wemmer Ralph Maynard Mae Brinkley Columbus

Mrs. Leona M. Pickard Rites Held at Local Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona M. Pickard were conducted Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Blower funeral home. The deceased died Monday at her Maple Street residence. Norbert Johnston, new owner of the funeral home, prepared to take the body to Scottdale, Pennsylvania for burial. The family departed for Scottdale after the service. The Thea Chapter CBS led Tuesday services at the funeral home.

Glouster John Devol Leona M. Pickard Maple Street Blower Norbert Johnston Scottdale Thea CBS

Trimble Bandsmen To Meet Saturday At Trimble High

Trimble Township school bands members are urged to gather at Trimble High School Saturday at 10 a.m. A Ward Company representative will take measurements for band uniforms. All members are required to attend.

Glouster Trimble Township Trimble Ward Company

Congregation to Meet Glouster First Baptist Church

A business meeting of Glouster First Baptist Church will be held in the church auditorium on Saturday at 7 p.m. Church members are urged to attend and discuss church affairs.

Glouster Glouster First Baptist Church

Legion Post Names Eight New Officers

GLOUSTER McCANN-FREDERICK Post of the American Legion elected eight officers at a Tuesday meeting led by Leo Dennison as commander and Robert Mingus as 1st vice commander. Other officers include Richard Cary as 2nd vice commander Harry Richards adjutant Cecil Watkins finance officer C F Danford chaplain Charles Pettit sergeant at arms and Dr Lowell Burnell trustee. They will be installed at the first September meeting after refreshments.

Eagles Plan Dance at GLOUSTER Mohawk Aerie 1034

Jacksonville group FOE 1034 hosts a free dance with round and square dancing on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight in the hall. Felding's orchestra provides the music and Eagles and guests are welcome.

Glouster Foe Jacksonville Felding Eagles

Birthday Dinner for Rebekah Lodge Members

The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge hosts a birthday dinner in Odd Fellows Hall tonight at 6 p.m. for members whose birthdays fell in the past three months.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

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