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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1951

Page

10

Young People to Attend Two Christian Meetings

The Church of Christ parish will send nine youths to the Young People's Conference at Camp oo and the Chi Rho conference. In the first week Trimble will be represented by Ann Heiser and Pansy Byers, and Chauncey by Janis Davis. The second week includes Shirley Leffler, Carolyn Sue Daugherty, Eugene Weekley, and Sue Wallace from Chauncey, with Terry Harvey, Yvonne Byers, and Dennis Addington from Trimble.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Campoo Trimble Ann Heiser Pansy Byers Janis Davis Shirley Leffler Carolyn Sue Daugherty Eugene Weekley Sue Wallace Chauncey Church Terry Harvey Yvonne Byers Dennis Addington Trimble Church

KF. R. Wilson of Pomeroy Dies at 61

F. Ray Wilson 61 a longtime Pomeroy resident died at Holzer Hospital after a long illness. He was a partner in Wilson Hobstetter Insurance and involved in local real estate. Surviving: Norman wife. three daughters Sharon Indina Evelyn Lorene. son Raymond. two sisters Eva Day and Grace Sopher. four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at Federated Church. burial Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at residence on E Main St.

Wilson Wilson- Hobstetter Insurance Agency Harrisonville Pomeroy Eva Day Minerva Grace Sopher Columbus Federated Church Beech Grove Cemetery E. Main St

Mrs Barnett Dies at Home in Point Pleasant

Laura Jane Mitchell Barnett 61 of Winfield Road died at 8 a m after several weeks. She was a member of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church. Survived by Hershel A. Barnett husband four sons Robert K. Barnett Vancouver Wash Chester H. Barnett Carl E. Barnett Rollins Barnett Charleston six daughters Marie Barnett at home Bulah Lewis Beech Hill Hopie Rice Lucille Swartz Point Pleasant Opal Casto Henderson Illie E Belcher Toledo Ohio Funeral arrangements by Stevens funeral home.

Point Pleasant Laura Jane Mitchell Barnett Winfield Road Vaught Memorial Methodist Church Hershel A. Barnett Robert K. Barnett Vancouver Wash Chester H. Barnett Carl E. Barnett Rollins Barnett Charleston Marie Barnett Bulah Lewis Beech Hill Hopie Rice Lucille Swartz Opal Casto Henderson Illie E. Belcher Toledo Ohio

Blaine Giles Dies at Age 67 in Rutland

Blaine Giles 67, longtime Rutland resident and 14 year member of the Rutland Township Board of Trustees, died Saturday at his home. Survived by wife Bertha and twin sister Blanche Holt of Memphis. Funeral service Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home with burial in Miles Cemetery.

Rutland Blaine Giles Giles Rutland Township Bertha Giles Blanche Holt Memphis Tenn Chase Funeral Home Lawrence Schmitt Miles Cemetery

Women’s Fellowship Install Officers at Trimble Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of Trimble Church of Christ meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Margaret Byers home for officer installation led by Mrs Pearl Christman. Refreshments will be served by the hostess.

Chauncey—Christian Women’s Fellowship of Trimble Church of Christ Margaret Byers Pearl Christman

Men's Class Formed At Greens Run Church

CHAUNCEY A a men's class has been organized in Greens Run Church of Christ. Men of the community are invited to join each Sunday at 10 30 a m Roy Byers Trimble will teach the class.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Roy Byers Trimble

Lancaster visitors and Chauncey residents travel notes

Mrs Hattie Karns of Chauncey and Mrs Grace Weldon with Mrs Mary Brown of Jacksonville visited Lancaster recently. Mrs Cynthia Karns of Chauncey spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus. Mrs Elizabeth Ferrer of Chauncey, recently at Sheltering Arms, has returned home improved. Mr and Mrs Walter Leffler and Shirley of Chauncey visited Columbus to see Charles Leffler, Ruth Lave, and Hazel Leffler.

Hattie Karns Chauncey Grace Weldon Mary Brown Jacksonville Lancaster Cynthia Karns Columbus Elizabeth Ferrer

Local fence plan eyed for school grounds in York area

Citizens met York Board last fall requesting a fence around the school grounds to shield students from a highway railroad corridor. Board members promised to build it. Other local notes include a Korea injury report for Bill Brown, ongoing family visits, and upcoming York Township Roosevelt Club meeting on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Nelsonville.

Kimberly York Board Bill Brown Ida Brown Albert Brown Korea Gloria Gean Simms Columbus William Deer Pearl Kepler Nelsonville Robert Hatfield Floyd Brown York Township Roosevelt Club Legion Building Nelsonie Russel Stoner Gilbert Adams Andrew Adams Herman Williams Haydenville G. Hartman Athens Charles Hook Florence Deer Lillie Deer

Classified Ad Instructions and Rates From The Messenger

A historical notice describes blind ads rules and rates including pay by phone or mail, restrictions on revealing advertiser identities, and minimum charges for In Memoriam Obituaries and Political Announcements. It notes cash payments, seven day window for office payments, and a one free incorrect insertion. It also gives contact numbers and a purse found teaser.

Reedsville Farmer Ira Rood Dies at 85

Ira Edward Rood 85 died Saturday at home near Reedsville. He was a lifelong farmer with a son Harri son Rood and three daughters Lavern Delo Carrie Parkto and Bertha Randolph among 15 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Surviving sisters are Minnie Barber and Nettle Randolph. Funeral services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Eden Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the Reedsville home of Mrs Bertha Randolph.

Coolville Ira Edward Rood Reedsville Rood Harrison Rood Lavern Delo Stubenville Carrie Parkto Wellsburg W. Va Bertha Randolph Minnie Barber Toronto Nettle Randolph Roy Deeter Eden Church

Harold Arold Goddard Auctioneer Bartlett Ohio Ad

Harold Arold Goddard auctioneer based in Bartlett Ohio promotes cabinet mineral steam baths with claims to relax nerves reduce soreness and remove poisons. Contact phone numbers 2969 and 357 are listed for inquiries and service details.

Harold Arold Goddard Bartlett Ohio

Meigs County Land Transfers Reported

Edna K. Webb and Della Webb Earnshaw transfer lots in Middleport to E A Reed. James L. Wickham and Lizzie J. Wickham convey parcels in Chester Township to Grace S. Walker. Charity L. Wells Fulwider, deceased, transfers office of transfer in Scipio Township to Albert M. Fulwider.

Edna K. Webb Della Webb Earnshaw E. A. Reed Middleport James L. Wickham Lizzie J. Wickham Grace S. Walker Chester Township Charity L. Wells Fulwider Albert M. Fulwider Scipio Townip

Auto Strikes Pole. Driver II Jailed in Racine

Minor damage occurred when Clifford Sellers of Racine drove into a telephone pole yesterday. Sellers was jailed in Meigs County on reckless operation charges. Marshal Harry Hayman said a hearing before Mayor E A Winpre had been set for Monday.

Pomeroy Clifford Sellers Racine Yestered Sellers Meigs County Harry Hayman E. A. Win- Pre

Allensworths Attend Funeral in Rutland

Funeral services for Ira Kennedy in Rutland were attended by the Allensworth family of Middleport and nearby towns. Mrs. Harvey Allensworth, his sister-in-law, accompanied by Edgar, Marion, Becky Allensworth, and married members of their families from Middleport and Cheshire, were listed among those present.

Middleport Ira Kennedy Rutland Harvey Allensworth Edgar Allensworth Marion Allensworth Becky Robert Allensworth Dale Allensworth Cheshire

Mankin Divorce Action Filed in Meigs County

Garnet Eloise Mankin sues Kenneth E. Mankin in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Plaintiff requests custody of one minor child as part of the divorce action.

Pomeroy Garnet Eloise Mankin Meigs County Common Pleas Court Kenneth E. Mankin

Students Return Home From Ohio University

Chauncey Victor Robinett son of Mrs Ludilie Morgan Millfield and Bob Saunders son of Dr and Mrs C N Sanders Millfield returned to their homes at the close of Ohio University where they are students.

Chauncey - Victor Robinett Ludilie Morgan Millfield Bob Saunders C. N. Sanders Ohio University

Chauncey Couples Enjoy Picnic at Local Caves

Mr and Mrs Claude Welland with Grace Karns and others from Chauncey held an outing visiting Old Man's Cave Ash Cave and Rock House during a recent picnic.

Chauncey Claude Welland Grace Karns Hattie Karns Ida Cope Cynthia Karns Old Man's Cave Ash Cave Rock House

Norris in Hospital Near Chauncey

Chauncey Corbin Norris of near Chauncey entered Sheltering Arms hospital last week for treatment. He had been in the hospital previously.

Chauncey Corbin Norris Near Chauncey Sheltering Arms Hospital

SUMNER AND CHAUNCEY LOCAL NOTES AND BIRTH

Sumner region hosts visiting families including the Carahans and Ficks from Russell Springs and Columbus alongside the Wells Mullins and Pulling families. Chauncey Ladies Aid shifts to all day Wednesday quilting. Wes ley Keirns near Millfield announce the birth of a daughter on June 7.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Chauncey Wesley Keirns Near Millfield

Weekend Visit By Miss Margaret Werry

Weekend visitor Miss Margaret Werry stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Werry over the weekend in a family gathering highlighting local ties and extended kinship.

Pomeroy Margaret Werry Mrs Charles Werry

Markets Cincinnati LivestockReport

Cincinnati June 11 AP market notes show hogs 3800 head, barrows and gilts up. prices quoted for various weight ranges from 160 to 225 dollars, sows up 25. Cattle and calves 500/300. slaughter trade steady with mixed steer heifer values from 27 to 35, utility prices 23 to 28, vealers steady around 43 with prime 58 to 97. Sheep slow with spring lambs weak to 50 lower. good lambs scarce and lightweights to 17.00.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Dept Mort

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