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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

3

Class Leader Is Honored at Party

Mrs. John Henshaw, teacher of the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ, was honored at a surprise party for her 50th wedding anniversary. The event featured a living room setup, yellow roses, a cake by Mrs. K. Peugh, and gifts including a table lamp from the class.

Glouster John Henshaw Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Hen~shaw Esta Cunningham Burs. Henshaw FE. K. Peugh Pauline Myers Miss Cunningham Lynn Gladden Peugh Henshaw Delmar Gladden Harley Kittle Francis McAllister Hadley Stahl Evelyn Bailey Louise Nagle A. C. McCance W. W. Bryson Frances Thomas Rachel Jane Murray Bertine Eberts C. E. Williams Alfred Howard Morrison Brown Emily Jones Charles Wolf Ernest Williams D. K. Teater Mary Estella Seamon W. R. Balderson H. F. Kittle Clyde Harper Emmett Eddy J. FE. Anderson Ernest Jones

Funeral Services Held for James R. Nutter in Glouster

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney conducted funeral services for James Richard Nutter who died in Cleveland. The service at John S. Blower funeral home featured three songs by Mrs. Christine Brown, Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and Charles Bradfield of Chauncey. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery.

Glouster Gilbert Courtney James Richard Nutter Cleveland John S. Blower Christine Brown Charles Bradfield Chauncey Glouster Cemetery

Members To Attend Evening Services

At a Marcellie Rebekah Lodge meeting in Odd Fellows Hall members voted to attend evening church services at the Church of Christ on Sunday June 11. Members will meet outside the church at 7 15 p m and the lodge will pay tribute to deceased mothers of the members.

Marcellie Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Church of Christ

Newlywed Forsbachs Honored In Jacksonville Tea

Mrs Henry Forsbach hosted a chicken dinner at her Jacksonville home for newlyweds Mr and Mrs William H Forsbach of Columbus. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph R Culp their sons Billy Donny and Neil and Mrs Myron H Marquis and sons Zane and Lee. Afternoon callers included Mrs Anna Mohring Trimble Mr and Mrs Leonard Simpson Truetown Miss Alberta Jones Columbus and R J Myers Shade.

Jacksonville Henry Forsbach William H. Forsbach Columbus Joseph R. Culp Billy Donny and Neil Myron H. Marquis Zane Lee Forsbach Anna Mohring Trimble Leonard Simpson Truetown Alberta Jones R. J. Myers Shade Miss Jones Mr. Myers

Past Matrons Hold Meeting at Ma sonic Club Rooms

Miss Frances Thomas and Mrs. Sarah Williams hosted the Past Matrons Association gathering in Ma sonic club rooms. President Mrs. Isabel Bullock led the meeting which approved cancelling July and planned a family picnic for August. A flower naming contest saw Mrs. Anderson win with peonies.

Esta Haskins Vernice Antle Elinor Anderson Ora Kittle Maude Howard Fagent Wallace Bulock

Minister To Begin Fifth Year at Church

GLOUSTER The Rev Daniel K Teater will begin his fifth year as minister of the local Church of Christ on Sunday June 11 Mr and Mrs Teater came to the Glouster church in 1946 after completing six years in the ministry at the Church of Christ in Athens Ohio

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Church of Christ Teater Glouster Church Church of Christ In Athens Til

Racine Youths Named to Inaugural All-Ohio FFA Band

Three Racine Chapter Future Farmers of America members Charles Norris trumpet Gary Gibbs clarinet and Sam Ebersbach tenor saxophone were chosen for the first All-Ohio FFA band at the state convention in Columbus. About 100 musicians from 299 chapters formed the ensemble. The trio, Meigs County residents, belong to the Racine High School Band under director H Bernard Krin.

Racine Future Farmers of America FFA Columbus Charles Norris Gary Gibbs Sam Ebersbach Meigs H. Bernard Krin

Ferndale Church of Christ Reopens Services

Minister Edward Carpenter Jr announces Ferndale Church of Christ is reopening after months of closure. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the Lord s Supper, preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, youth meeting at 7 30 p m and worship at 8 p m. Transportation available on request.

Glouster Edward Carpenter, Jr Ferndale

Busy May for Hocking County Veterans Service

The Hocking County Veterans Service reports May as a busy month with 237 interviews, 110 pieces of correspondence received, and 90 sent out. John F. Buchanan notes three disability, three POW, and three NSLI survivor dividend claims handled, disability compensation totals at 2220 with increases also 2220, and one widow's pension processed.

Logan Hocking County Veterans Service John F. Buchanan NSLI Buchanan

Glouster Personal Visits Bring Family and Friends Gatherings

Glouster area residents share visits with relatives and friends from Columbus Wharton N J Phoenix Ariz and Barberton. The gatherings include the Brysons Seaman Pettit and Love families with extended stays and a relative recovering from major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens.

Measles Outbreak Reported Across Middleport Figures

Multiple Middleport children including Carol Jacobs and Linda Frances Jacobs are ill with measles. Judy Ann Gregg, Marvin Roush, and Tommy Evans are also affected by health issues such as glandular infection, pneumonia, and a head injury. Concerns spread through the neighborhood as families monitor recovery.

Middleport Carol Dale Jacobs S. Second Ave Jacobs Linda Frances Judy Ann Gregg Lucy Gregg Grant Sr Marvin Roush Earl Routh Tommy Evans Glenn Evans

Williams announce birth of granddaughter in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs Law rence E Williams of Washington DC announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday evening. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Williams and Mrs Gladys Viney of Glouster with great grandfather Henry Viney of Zanesville and Mrs Elizabeth Peyton of Glouster.

Glouster Lawrence E. Williams Washington, D. C Pound Harry Williams Gladys Viney Henry Viney Zanesville Elizabeth Peyton

Cornfield 2 4-D Use Explained

Logan L G Linton explains modern spraying of corn with 2 4 D to control weeds. It can replace some cultivations, with caution to avoid grasses and overuse, and advises application rates and nozzle placement. Also covers lawn use and cautions on flowers shrubs and garden residues.

Logan L. G. Linton

Birthday Observed At Blower Residence

Guests gathered at the Blower residence on Glouster Route 2 May 30 to observe Mr. Blower's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Harold Blower and wife, daughter Barbara with grandchildren Vickie and Paul Dunkle from Millfield, Harley Blower with children Monte and Cynthia from Trimble, R N Rush and son Jack, R W Rush with daughter Dianna from Columbus, and N R Maxwell with grandsons David and Raymond from Glouster Route 1.

Glouster Thomas Blower Mr. Blower Harold Blower Barbara Vickie Paul Dunkle Millfield Harley Blower Monte Cynthia Trimble R. N. Rush Jack R. W. Rush Dianna Columbus N. R. Maxwell David and Raymond

VanMeter Edwards announce birth of son

Mr and Mrs Leonard VanMeter announce the birth of a son on Saturday at the Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tom Edwards of S Second Ave and Mr and Mrs Leonard Van Meter of Pomeroy.

Middleport Leonard VanMeter Coleen Edwards Mason Clinic Tom Edwards S. Second Ave Pomeroy

Two Men Fined in Weekend Middleport Court

Mayor Sidney T. Russell presided over weekend cases. Sam Hale pled guilty to intoxication and Gail Dudding pled guilty to a traffic violation. Each paid a $5 fine plus costs. Arrests were by Patrolman Donald Gosney.

Middleport Sidney T. Russell Sam Hale Gail Dudding Donald Gosney

Religious Education Drive Lacks Middleport Quota

Meigs County campaign chairman George Meinhart says the Middleport quota of 1000 dollars for religious education funds has not been reached and late contributors will still have a chance to give.

Middleport George Meinhart Campaign For Funds For Religious Education Meigs County

Kiwanis To Meet Glouster At Hotel Gordon Dinner

The Kiwanis Club will hold its weekly dinner at Hotel Gordon this evening at 6 30.

Kiwanis Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

Lo gan Kiwanis to Hear Educator Dr Griffin

Logan Kiwanis Club will hear Dr Alan F Griffin associate professor of education at Ohio State University speak at the Tuesday meeting. A Barns ville native and former newspaper radio announcer he has taught at OSU since 1936 and written Our Freedom and Freedom American Style. His talk titled Prospects for Peace argues for organizing nations as the original 13 colonies were.

Logan Alan F. Griffin Ohio State University Logan Kiwanis Club George Jurgensmier Griffin Barnsville Jurgensmier

Car Slightly Damaged In South Logan Mishap

A Logan resident reported minor damage to a car on S Mulberry St in South Logan. Ed Ayres of Hillsboro stopped in the lane and Perry Moody of Motherwell Ave collided with Ayres rear end, damaging the right front fender. No injuries were reported.

Logan S. Mulberry St Ed Ayres Hillsboro Perry Moody Motherwell Ave

New Books Added To District Library

Logan district library expands shelves with new titles. Readings include Open for the Season Abbot Star Money Winsor The Cardinal Robinson The Town Richter Love Story McKenney Hie to the Hunters Stuart Homeward Bound Chatterton I Leap Over the Wall Baldwin Themes and Variations Huxley Tasker Martin Gaines Circle of the Day Howe.

Monica Baldwin Huxley

350 Cars Are Checked In State Wide Vehicle Check

Logan police and firemen safety checked about 350 cars in the first three days of the state wide annual vehicle check. At the local station 51 vehicles were found with mechanical defects and warning slips were issued. Stoplights led defects with 26, tail lights 12, headlights 10, brakes two, windshield one. The program runs through June 14.

Logan Sol Ellinger

Farm Sold On Drake Road To Reed Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed of near Moxahala purchased the Maxwell farm on Drake Road from Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Maxwell who have returned to Akron after visiting relatives in the community.

Glouster C. E. Maxwell Akron Drake Road Clarence Reed Moxahala

Jobless Claims Dip in Logan and Ohio Totals

For the week ending May 27 the Logan Employment Center reported 565 jobless benefits claims, down 30 from May 20. Statewide, 79,982 claims decreased for the twelfth straight week, about half the level of three months earlier, with decreases in all eight major Ohio metro areas. Newly unemployed claims totaled 95, down 39 from the prior week.

Logan Ohio Bureau of Homer J. Schein Ohio

Legion Meeting Set In Glouster Frederick Post

Glouster McCann Frederick Post of the American Legion will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Local members are invited to attend and discuss post affairs and community service plans.

Legion Glouster — McCann-Frederick American Legion

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Heldah James R. Nutter Howard Nolan Vong Altmans SAVE Atta R. E. Davis Fred Kittle Walter Love Barberton Albert Love Harry Love Ray Miller Dave Love Harold C. Ruggles Blower Endurance Glidden Club To Hear DR. Griffin South Logan Mrs. Aspers Bailey St Camden N. J Allbran Kellogg’s Allbran Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich THEM Morris Philip Morris America Cai Philip Morris
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