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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1950

Page

9

CHAUNCEY Church U S Official To Speak Three Times

Dr. George Earl Owen a Disciples of Christ representative on furlough from Union Theological Seminary Buenos Aires will address three meetings in the Chauncey Millfield and Trimble churches tonight and Tuesday. He will speak at 5 30 p m Monday 8 14 p m after a Men's Progressive Club meeting and 7 30 p m Tuesday during a church and church school service. Owen a Bethany College graduate holds degrees from Chicago Union Theological Seminary Columbia Cambridge and spent last year touring churches in England Ireland and Scotland.

Chauncey George Earl Owen Disciples of Christ Union Theological Seminary Buenos Aires Argentina Church of Christ Millfield Progressive Club Trimble Dr. Owen Bethany College University of Chicago New York Columbia University Cambridge University Cambridge England Owen Ireland Scotland

Pt. Pleasant Girl Named State President of CAR

Sandra Sue Jones of Point Pleasant was elected junior state president of the West Virginia Societies of the Children of the American Revolution at the tenth annual convention in the city. Other officers named were Alice Kuhn, Christine Keister, Vause Smith, Roberta Stauch, Anne Teale, and A. Keith McClung Jr. Mayors and dignitaries welcomed the CAR as the Fort Randolph Society led the event with committee heads named for housing, transportation, hospitality, decorations, and publicity. A Trinity luncheon and multiple attendees marked the sessions with honors to national officers and junior leaders.

West Virginia John C. Hutchinson William Morris Parker Clyde W. Tallman John Aten, Jr SAR Tallman Jacksons Mill Eldridge Sauer Betty Berry Robert Ferguson John Sayre Mary Brown Edward Biddle R. F. Musgrave Milton Miller Hershel Henderson S. Chandler Wilhelm W. H. Bardin Ray Proffitt Carl Gardener E. Bartow Jones Trinity Methodist Church Chester Roush Eunice Beller John Sauer James Lewis D. B. Adams Patricia Buffington Hugh Russell Annabelle Patrick Parker Lynn Smith W. Eugene Karen Holzer Ann Hamilton Peek John William Steenbergen III David Simmons Maureen Patrick Bartow Ned Jones Rebecka Goodwin David Campbell Vincent Parmeland William Johnson Brereton Jones James Proffitt Johnny Musgrave Curtis Power Richard Sauer Juhling McClung Sandra Sue Jones Morgantown

Mrs. James P. Long Dies in Ohio Hospital

Mrs. James P. Long mother of Mrs. Harry Berkley of 2216 Mt. Vernon Ave died Sunday evening at General Memorial Hospital Mansfield Ohio Arrangements are in charge of Franklin funeral home here

Point Pleasant James P. Long Harry Berkley Mt. Vernon Ave General Memorial Hospital Mansfield Ohio Franklin Funeral Home

Two Local Men jailed for intoxication charges

Two local men were jailed and fined $10 plus costs after pleading intoxication before a Point Pleasant magistrate. Oscar Reynolds received 10 days and Paul Finley five. Charges were brought by city police.

Point Pleasant Oscar Reynolds Paul Finley

Quiet Saturday Night Yields One Jail Mention in Point Pleasant

City police reported a quiet Saturday night with minimal incidents. Only one person was jailed, a woman charged with intoxication.

Point Pleasant

Board Funds Construction Complicated in Mason County

Mason county school officials outlined a multi step process for the district’s expansion plan led by Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson. With a total $411,000 from bond and levy and state funds not yet on hand, the Leon six room project leads the way while final drawings await completion this week.

Point Pleasant Mason County Robert H. Ferguson Board of Education Leon

Larry Conway Starts Fast In Contest

Larry Conway an 11 year old Glouster resident quickly amassed points in The Messenger carrier contest. He earned a 15 point bonus for filling an order book bringing his total to 60 points toward a Cincinnati vacation prize. The top scorer over 100 points wins a Havana trip for him and his father. Larry has saved 79 dollars since starting delivery, funds used for a bicycle and clothing. He is a sixth grader active in racing and softball with dreams of joining The Messenger office someday.

Glouster Cincinnati Messenger Larry Conway Francis Conway Larry Havana Cuba

Youth Group Plans To Attend Institute

The Rev. John Devol pastor of the local Methodist Church says a group of young people will attend a summer institute at Lancaster camp grounds on July 28. A program follows last year’s youth meeting recommendations. All youth who have completed the ninth grade are eligible.

Glouster Lancaster Camp Grounds John Devol

Henshaws Observe Golden Wedding in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Henshaw marked their golden anniversary at home on Cross Street with a noon family dinner for seventeen. An open house from 3 to 6 drew about 75 visitors from Ohio and beyond, with local helpers and a wedding cake baked by Enlon Grubbs.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw Cross St James Bricker Hiram William Bessie Utica William Wolfe Jimmie Billy Michael Buckeye Lake Virginia Bricker Harry Friend Akron Cora Biddison Dallas Texas Raymond Kempton Athens W. H. van Horn Malta Chester Tharp Hemlock Jack Dillon New Castle Ruth Watkins Jessie Golding Columbus Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs Jennie Jones Esta Harper Josephine Eddy Esta Cunningham DeLoris Stansberry Henshaw William and Loretta Biddison Mr. Henshaw Morris and Frances Henshaw

Glouster Area Personal Notices Include Illness and Visits

Glouster society notices report William A. Hartley seriously ill at home after a Mount St. Mary Hospital stay. Several visitors and relatives from Columbus Nelsonville Cambellsville Cedarville Springfield Trimble and Amesville are mentioned with weekend gatherings and family events.

Chauncey Methodist Quilting Club Plans All Day Session

Chauncey WSCS of Chauncey Methodist Church met for a weekly quilting at the church and will meet again for an all day quilting Thursday. Those quilting were Mrs. Mary Dew Mrs. Bessie Nicholson Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey and Mrs. Blanche Champlin.

Chauncey WSCS Chauncey Methodist Church Mary Dew Bessie Nicholson Elizabeth Harvey Blanche Champlin

Birthday party for two-year-old Margarette Diana Stalnaker

Mrs. Clifford Stalnaker hosted a Saturday birthday party at 2610 Jackson Ave for her daughter Margarette Diana with guests Judy Getty Gregg Emrick Shirley Gibbs and Vivian Gilmore Patsy Judy Wedge Enola Lee Sharon Stalnaker Connie Jo Carpenter Mr and Mrs Ernest Hesson and Mrs John Carpenter in attendance

Clifford Stalnaker Jackson Ave Margarette Diana Judy Getty Gregg Emrick Shirley Vivian Gilmore Patsy Judy Wedge Enola Lee Sharon Stalnaker Connie Jo Carpenter Ernest Hesson John Carpenter

Heights EUB Church Friendship Sewing Circle Hostess

Mrs. Ernest Warner of 2202 Jefferson Ave hosted the Heights EUB Church Friendship Sewing Circle on Friday evening. She served refreshments to a group including Mrs. Otts Smith, Mrs. Pearl Woods, Mrs. Charles Musgrave, Mrs. Otto Rodgers, Mrs. T. L. Morrison, Mrs. R. W. Sayre, Mrs. Joseph Jewell, Mrs. Hale Blessing, Mrs. Harry Godfrey, and Miss Jacqueline Jewell.

Ernest Warner Jefferson Ave Heights Eub Church Friendship Sewing Circle Otts Smith Pearl Woods Charles Musgrave Otto Rodgers T. L. Morrison R. W. Sayre Joseph Jewell Hale Blessing Harry Godfrey Jacquelin Jewell

Weekend visits and travel notes from Charleston area

Miss Betty Burdette spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs. Eunice Beller in Charleston. Mrs. Flo Griffen of Washington returned home after visiting her parents at 1409 Kanawha Street and was accompanied by her niece Miss Shirley Robbinette. Mrs. Albert Sauer of Jerrico Road visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vickers in Follansbee. Mrs. Vickers was ill at home. Mrs. Clyde Tallman of Viand Sr. left for the Girls State week at Jackson's Mill. she serves on the board of directors.

Betty Burdette Charleston Eunice Beller Flo Griffen Washington Homer Newell Kanawha St Shirley Robbinette Albert Sauer Jerrico Road Robert Vickers Follansbee W. Va Vickers Clyde Tallman Viand Sr Jackson's Mill Tallman

Mrs. Hoon Returns From Indianapolis

Mrs. W. H. Hoon of Bishopville returned from Indianapolis where she spent a week with her brother and sister in law Frank P. Clark. Her brother, a former principal of Glouster High School, has been seriously ill but shows partial improvement. He now works part time in a food store run by himself Mrs. Clark and a son. Mrs. Hoon also visited Columbus with her son and daughter in law Frank Hoon.

Heat Wave Breaks with 72 Degree High

Glouster and Chauncey report a drop in temperatures Sunday as the high reached about 72 degrees down from Thursday's 89. The cooler weather brings relief for crops amid hot days and scattered showers. Mrs. Alvira Shafer returns from a month with her son-in-law Harold Brown and daughter at Baker Settlement.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer Harold Brown Baker Settlement

Travelers In Kansas

A letter from Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and their sons Bob and Bill of Millfield says they are en route to Los Angeles and were visiting Kansas. They stayed with Mrs Hallie Crittenden in Coolidge and visited several local families before continuing to Denver to visit relatives.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Millfield Los Angeles Calif Kansas Bertha Sanders Hallie Crittenden Coolidge Sanders Crittenden Calvin Reed Harry Jack Lance Cr

Mrs. Peck Dies at Age 82 in Leon Route 2

Mrs. Mary Jane Peck 82 of Leon Route 2 died late Saturday at her son John’s home after months of illness. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Yanger Chapel with Rev. Donald Lockhart. burial in church cemetery. Survived by husband P. A. Peck two sons John Homer and June Ath ens two daughters Elizabeth Knightstep and Anna Sayre Toledo two brothers C. F. Thomas Leon J. R. Thomas Genoa Ill and two sisters Mrs J A Pickens Leon and Mrs Burt Sayre Letart.

Point Pleasant Mary Jane Peck Leon John Donald Lockhart Yanger Chapel Church Peck Philip Martha Thornton Thomas P. A. Peck Homer June Athens Elizabeth Knightstep Anna Sayre Toledo C. F. Thomas J. R. Thomas Genoa Ill J. A. Pickens Burt Sayre Letart

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett Hosts Needle Club in Millfield

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett hosted her Needle Club at her Millfield home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. A handkerchief shower honored her, with dessert served as members gathered: Kathryn Mc Daniel Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas Eda Heffken Jessie Fulton Mabel Sisson Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins Helen Howard.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Needle Club

Farewell Sermon Given By Rev. Lafferty

The Rev. H. H. Lafferty preached his farewell sermon at Chauncey Methodist Church last Sunday. He and his wife attended the Methodist conference at Lakeside Ohio and will be transferred from the local charge. They were guests later at dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey of 7 Ellis Ave.

Chauncey H. H. Lafferty Chauncey Methodist Church

Chauncey 4 H Club Meets At Ferrel Residence

The Chauncey Merry Stitchers 4 H Club met at Mrs Woodrow Ferrel's home with 13 members and a guest. They discussed summer projects and played games. The group will meet again Wednesday at 10 am at Mrs Ferrel's residence.

Ferrel Residence Chauncey Chauncey Merry Stitchers 4-H Club Woodrow Ferrel Lexington Ave

Mason County Land Transfers Summary

Land transfers recorded in Mason County include multiple parcels. Transfers include John R and Allie Hoffman to George Rover of a lot in Cooper District and Ralph Riley et al to P L Hatfield in Clendenin District, totaling various parcels and acres among residents and firms.

John R Allie L. Hoffman George I Lucille M. Rover Cooper Kermit and Esther M. Gross James C. Layne Graham Rolfe Lee Clendenin William A Vivian C. Barker John R. Logan J. H. Donovan E. R. Kelg Arnold Mildred Grate Ross Dorothy Winebrenner George E. Grimm Garrett H Cora Mae Adkins C. S. Lucan

Arnold Grueber Completes Capital University Postgrad

Mr and Mrs C F Danford of Trimble visited Columbus Sunday as guests of Rev and Mrs Arnold Grueber. Grueber completed a postgraduate course at Capital University and will move to Toledo to serve as pastor of a Lutheran Church.

Glouster C. F. Danford Trimble Columbus Arnold Grueber Grueber Capital University Toledo

Officer Returns to Duty After Illness

Henry Williams resumed night police duties Sunday after a week off to recover from a shingles attack and a shoulder injury.

Glouster Henry Williams

Chauncey Church Group Plans Monday Meeting

The Chauncey Men’s Progressive Club of the Chauncey Church of Christ will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the parish house, announced secretary Frank Lewis.

Chauncey—Men's Progressive Club Chauncey Church of Christ Frank Lewis

Classified Advertising Rates and Policies Summary

Public notice outlines classified ad rates for 3 4 5 and 6 line entries with per line prices and timing deadlines. It states the Messenger accepts ads by 6 00 p m the day before publication and provides procedures for blind ads corrections and payment terms.

Homer Harvey Visits Dayton Relative Household

Chauncey born Homer Harvey of Dayton, formerly of Chauncey, stayed with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Noah S. Harvey at 7 Ellis Ave as a recent guest, reflecting family ties in the area.

Chauncey Homer Harvey Dayton Noah S. Harvey Ellis Ave

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report June 12

Cincinnati markets list hogs 3500 head with mixed tonnage and price ranges for 140 to 250 lb categories, sows steady to 20.50 for 180-250 lb, cattle trade mostly steady with varied weights and prices, calves veal and sheep prices noted, poultry and butter and potatoes also listed with regional figures. Country and date identified as Cincinnati AP report from June 12.

Cincinnati

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