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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
7
Glouster Mayor C F Wallace issued a broad warning against the sale and shooting of firecrackers within the city limits. He said police will arrest violators to safeguard lives and property and that heavy fines will be imposed for violations as the Fourth of July celebration is watched closely.
Thomas Griffeth was transported to Mercy Hospital Friday. The trip was made in the Robinson ambulance.
In Springfield Michael Siciliano performs risky feats by swallowing odd objects including a 45 link auto chain a live goldfish light bulbs watches golf balls and lighted cigars Admiring friends hail his stunt as his specialty. In 1937 motorists consumed about 20 billion gallons of gasoline nationwide.
Members of the Young People's Society of The Plains Nazarene Church and others may ride free in the church bus to the Southeastern Zone Rally at the Athens Tabernacle Saturday at 7 p.m. Attendance banners will be awarded. Rev. C. B. Clendenin of Logan leads. speakers include Rev. Charles Gibson of Columbus, district Nazarene superintendent, and Rev. Halliban of Beirut, Syria.
Mrs Imogene Calendine hosted the Zion Church Lower Plains Mothers Bible Class meeting at her home Tuesday night. Frances Gabriel led devotions as Hazel Luman presided. readings were given by Emma Gabriel Emma Hawk and Sybil Dicken with mystery prize to Louise Potts. Next July meeting to be at Mrs Sybil Dicken's home.
Glouster residents host bridge club gatherings with high scores to Thelma Ley and Mrs. Charles Harper. Bet on traveling and guest prizes awarded. numerous members listed. Local personals note relocations, travel, and upcoming nuptials including Miss Nellie Reher sailing to Fairbanks for marriage.
Nellie Brookins hosted a Church of Christ Bible Class at her Converse Street home. Kate Johnson led, devotions by Rankin, readings by several members. Shafer and Nye gave secretary and treasurer reports. Next meeting at Ella Sauer’s Lexington Avenue home. attendees listed. Marcia Karr treated at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.
Chauncey James Herdman has returned from Leon West Virginia after attending his brother Abe Herdman’s death. Mrs James Herdman, once confined by neuritis, can now walk. Mrs James Gabriel of Lower Plains visited Lancaster with her parents. The McDonald and Van Meter families enjoyed a Michigan trip and visits Toledo. Lizzie Patton and daughter Helen Sanders of Millfield traveled to Columbus with Woodrow Patton home for vacation. Eleanor Sharick and son and Eda Heffkins of Millfield visited friends in Athens Thursday night.
The Columbia alumni banquet was held Saturday night June 4 with the Dyesville Church serving and the Frances Klein Orchestra of Middport providing mixed dancing music. Attendees from afar include Mrs. Bernice McCall Mrs. Hazel Slater Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bobo Mr. and Mrs. Gruesner Zeiher Mrs. Martha Quivey Mrs. Evelyn Ward and several others. Officers named for next year are president Mrs. Laura Pickett vice president W I Swett secretary treasurer Leona Chase and program committee members Eddie Lou Howery Dorothy Morrison and Ada Belle Trainer. Columbia Grange will meet Friday night June 10. The Willing Workers Class party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T A Vale with about 30 guests. Birth announced of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crabtree on Saturday June 4. Several residents and visitors traveled across states for various events and a two week revival is set for Mount Union Church starting June 12. Suspected injuries noted as Mrs. Adaline Gorby suffered a broken arm. The passage also mentions U S Air Corps maneuvers with 187 planes mustered.
Chauncey area home on Lexington Avenue sold to Woodrow Ferrel. James Fouty plans to move to Columbus with his granddaughter Wanda Bumgardner to the Annen residence after the death of Mrs. Fouty last January.
Chauncey Church of Christ offers Church School at 9:30 a m led by Dan Johnson and Andrew Simpkins, Lord's Supper at 10:30, morning devotions and worship, and a Young People's meeting at 7:30 p m led by president Charles Crosser. Mrs Dillie McDaniel has recovered from illness.
Sixty persons gathered at the high school for the opening rehearsal of Everybody's Here a benefit performance planned for June 15 16 to aid the local Boy Scout troop. Roles were assigned and a second rehearsal is scheduled for tonight at 7 30.
Chauncey June gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will be held tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Ida Hill. Mrs Hill will conduct the meeting and a good attendance is anticipated. Refreshments of ice cream and cake will be served instead of the potluck supper.
The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains will hold a bake sale Saturday morning June 11 at 9 o'clock at Tipton's Clover Farm Store.
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