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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
11
Glouster librarian Mrs. Brown asks all patrons to return overdue or checked out books Monday June 10 at 2 p.m. The library will operate in the downstairs Press Office building with hours Monday 2 to 8, Tuesday 2 to 5, Friday 2:30 to 5:30, and Saturday 2 to 8.
The WCTU met at Mrs. Temple Jones’s Summit Street home with Mrs. Nelle Peugh assisting. Seventy members are active. the evening meeting adjusted to summer hours. Readings and musical numbers centered on Women’s Responsibilities in the Home.
Mrs. William Leadbetter returned from Columbus where she visited two nieces and attended commencement exercises. Her grandniece Ruth Ann Cavey graduated from high school, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meshiew Cavey, former Glouster residents. Another grandniece, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weaver, recently graduated from a Toledo high school.
C E Turner buys the P J Stanley building at 1 Main St after selling Gulf Station to Eugene Jones. He takes possession today and will run a service station with an auto mechanic soon, planning body and paint work in the future.
The GLOUSTER The Rogers Memorial Class will meet in the social rooms of the Methodist Church Thursday at 7:30 p m. The program committee has prepared a program for the occasion. Refreshments will be served.
Dwight Hartley calls all cub scouts to attend their dens Friday at 1 30 p m to submit registration cards. No charter can be issued until cards are turned in. Those wishing to join may contact him immediately. Current membership stands at 23.
Glouster social column lists guests visiting Miss Esta Cunningham and friends in town. Included are Phyllis Cunningham Harriet Wilson of Athens and multiple travelers from Columbus Athens Clarion and Detroit visiting relatives and attending commencements and family gatherings. May 26 discharge noted for T-Sgt Arnold Maxwell who served in China Burma India theater.
Word reaches Canonsburg Pa that Mrs Mae von Scheele widow of Dr C von Scheele of Jacksonville has suffered a stroke at her home 261 North Central Avenue Canonsburg Pa
Mrs. Harvey Al Floreffe and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hern hosted visitors over the weekend. Dozens of relatives and friends from Ohio towns such as Columbus Gallipolis Rio Grande Marietta Huntington and Evergreen spent time with local families including the Allensworth Swisher Grover and Roush households.
Kiwanis members gathered at Hotel Gordon for a 6:30 p m meeting. President Enlon Grubbs led opening exercises and the Pledge of Allegiance before a business session. The Education Committee welcomed two new Kiwanians, Richard Guinther and William Curran.
Sam McCloud j arrived home from a Mississippi River voyage where his son Samdr 17 served as crew and was accidentally drowned last Tuesday night. The body has not been recovered as yet. Funeral attendance included Belpre Athens and Pomeroy residents for Emma Hannum of Long Bottom buried at Sand Hill Cemetery. Water again rose over State Routes 248 and 124, flooding low ground and delaying planting. Various relatives visited Long Bottom area, noting illness and family ties.
Mrs Charles Pedi cord, who sold her Bishopville area farm, has purchased Sterl McClelland's Spring Street property and moved in. Extensive remodeling is planned. Priscilla Circle No. 2 will meet at Alta Sweeney’s home Friday at 7 30 p.m. Guests include Chauncey Chadwell Allen Chadwell Ray Chadwell Florence Everett and children.
Greens Run eighth graders led a Tuesday assembly with a program including Burro Bells in the Moonlight and Springtime sung by the chorus, solos by Margie Tate, and class and seventh grade performances. Rewards were given for attendance and hobby books.
Rolland McCreanor who works at Wright Field Dayton stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank McCreanor from Wednesday to Sunday. John Robert Searles recently discharged from the Navy also visited the McCreanors home on Sunday.
Chauncey Dover High School released its six week honor roll listing seniors Meg Rivers Eye Rosébelle Bentley Thelma Brickins Earl Brown John Katzenback Mary Lou Kittle Eugene Leffler Ethel McDaniel Paul Meszaros Dick Stalder seniors also include Thelma Jean Brickins and more. juniors Ann Dresher Ruth Howard Donna Morris Anna Misner Jerry Robinson Roland Slisher Sophomores Kathleen Merritt Eleanor Meszaros Freshmen Helen Shrewsberry Patty Blackford Dwight Johnsn
A telephone call from Billy Searles to his parents reports Chauncey has arrived in the States and is en route to the Great Lakes area for discharge after 18 months in the Navy. He expects to be home by this weekend.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Searles of Chauncey hosted as guests Mrs Mary Connors and Mrs Olive Siders from Columbus. The party visited in Canaanville and were joined by Mr and Mrs Gaylord Radcliff during the stay.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will hold its meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the K of P building. Degree practice will be conducted.
Chauncey Violet May Thel Sen of Millfield has left for Cleveland to spend vacation with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Warren Chappellear. Florence Evalrett returns to Detroit after visiting with sisters Grace Crabtree Chauncey Mamie Chadwell at Millfield.
Mrs Theo Lintala and her two children Tomi and Vikky move back to Columbus after a year living with Mrs and Mr Charles Williams. The husband serves with the Marines and is nearing discharge this month.
Chauncey W. W. McCormick opens a new confectionery and ice cream parlor in the Abdella building next to the Abdella Store on Converse Street. The renovated building has new paint and equipment. the shop was planned to open Thursday according to Mr McCormick.
The Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist met Monday at Nell Jorden's home with six members and a visitor, Mrs Hess. President Elizabeth Harvey presided and Mrs Weyjne Skinner led devotions. Mystery prize went to Mrs Skinner. refreshment hosts were Mrs Lydia Spearry, Mrs Laura Russell, Mrs Ruth Bridgewater, Mrs Winnie Skinner, Mrs Elizabeth Harvey, and guest Mrs Hess. The July gathering will be hosted by Mrs Skinner.
Mazon Council 93, Degree of Pocahontas, will hold a business meeting Thursday night at the Millfield lodge hall. Nomination and election of officers announced. attendance urged. Members asked to contribute to a potluck supper hosted by Mrs. Lennie Simpson after a visit by Bessie Mercer.
Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Clifford Banfield and guests from Columbus Cleveland Athens Shawnee and Chauncey. Harry Banfield and Elmer Phillips, former army sergeants, have recently received honorable discharges.
Garfield Nicholson Chauncey and guests entertained at dinner. Readable list includes Mrs. Marle Chapman Mrs. Alma Bricker Columbus Mr and Mrs Oval Sweeney Mr and Mrs Neal Sweeney Mr and Mrs Pearl Nicholson Beverly Dayton Mrs Hattie Titthy Beaumont Mrs Nola ocke Chauncey Lewis Kottgan De troit Betty and son Also Sunday dinner with Rev s and Mrs Carl Wetherell and Amanda their three children Wetherell new Methodist Church minister.
Entertained at home on Lexington Avenue were Mr and Mrs William Wolfe of Detroit Michigan Mr and Mrs Carlos Wolfe and their son Tommy of Lancaster and Jesse Coon of Magnetic Falls as recent guests in a social gathering.
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