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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

8

Blood Drive Seeks 100 Donors At Local Church

About 60 people signed pledge cards for a Red Cross bloodmobile visit at the Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday. One hundred donors are sought. Mrs. Marcella Brown leads the drive and notes donations go to the Red Cross at no charge to donors, with hospital charges applying only to transfusions. Individuals can contact Mrs. Brown for a pledge card.

Glouster Red Cross Methodist Church Marcella Brown

Old Fashioned Night Planned by Ferndale Church

Ferndale Church of Christ in Glouster announces an Old Fashioned Night service for Sunday. Members will wear period outfits, oil lamps will light the building, and electricity will be briefly added after the service. Pastor Edwin Carpenter Jr. invites donations of a piano to the church.

Glouster Ferndale

Altar Group Meets at Holy Cross Church

The Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Cross Church met in the church hall on June 1 with Mrs. C. F. Patton, Mrs. Ray White and Mrs. Frank Darling as hosts. Agnes Clark presided, the group recited a decade of the Rosary and sang. A question box and reading from The Greatest Story Ever Told followed. The society voted to discontinue meetings until September.

Lodge To Meet After Regular IOOF Session

Grooster Margie City Lodge IOOF will meet Friday evening after the regular lodge business meeting at 8 p m A short program will be given and strawberry shortcake will be served Visiting Odd Fellows will be welcome

Glouster—Margie City Lodge IOOF

West Columbia notes and local visits in Parkersburg area

West Columbia residents visit relatives in Mason and Parkersburg while May Fowler undergoes major surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. Charleston business trips involve Ben O Roush Delbert Stover and Ed Lewis. The Orpha Class postpones a Friday meeting to June 23 and Burr Oak Dam public inspection marks the Army Corps anniversary. Legal notice: Martha Janette Adams seeks divorce and custody from Charles Alfred Adams in Athens County Ohio. hearing after July 12.

West Columbia Bern Wooten Point Pleasant Frank Wooten May Fowler St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Laurance Cart Charleston Ben O. Roush Delbert Stover Ed Lewis Ruthie Wright Clyde Barnett Mason Laurance Coleman Parkersburg Hospital Charles Neville Richard Fowler Helen R. Roush Charles Alfred Adams Martha Janette Adams Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Glouster and Area Residents Attend Weekend Visits

Glouster residents and neighboring towns report weekend activity with trips to Detroit for Mrs Craft and son in law Mr Craft, visits by Donna Rogers from Columbus, Pettit family guests in Trimble, and Logan business trips. Visitors include Kittle of Athens, Johnsons of Trimble, and Watkins of Russell Kentucky.

W. A. Craft Raymond Kempton Detroit A. T. Craft Donna Rogers Columbus H. A. Rogers Donald Pettit Judy Crooksville B. H. Pettit Trimble J. W. Herrold Donald Wallace Logan Fred Kittle Athens J. R. Campbell Sam Johnson, Jr Sycamore St Creek St Ernest Watkins Russell, Ky Annetta Lewis Hattie Watkins

Wilkesville Social Roundup and Obituary Notes

Local residents share visits with family in Barberton Columbus Wellston and Florida. Mary Van Horn formerly Mary Chapman of Wilkesville dies in Toledo May 17. Hemlock 4-H club to meet at Waneta Johnson's home Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Wilkesville Bearl Steele Barberton Burr Denney Ferda Vowell Frank Woods Vowell Florida Drucilla Bradley Marietta Sarah Hamer William B. Strong Hamilton A. L. DeVault Harry Thompson Har- Thompson R. Holtz Woltz Leland Terry Veterans Hospital Dayton Jake Rhodes Charles Russell Columbus Leo Queen of Harley Strong Katie Clarence McCumber Bessie Wells Homer Gladys Callahan C. R. Reed Wellston Loring Wells New Smyrna Beach Carrie Cohagen Ada Wagoner Presbyterian Church Circle Mary Chapman Henry Sadie Chapman Toledo Wilkesville Academy Charles George Chapman Charles Chapman Order of Eastern Star OES Lawrence Morton J. E. Strong Hemlock Waneta Johnson

Mrs Ginnan Hosts Mothers Club in Glouster

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Mothers Club met at Mrs Virginia Ginnan's home on a Friday evening June 9. After singing patriotic numbers, the treasurer's report was read and approved. Plans were made for a Buckeye Lake trip on June 25, readings were given on Child Problems by several members, a stork shower was held for Mrs Grace Ann Kempton, and refreshments were served.

Leona Orme Grace Ann Kempton Ben Lowry Frances Sayre Wahneta Exenkamper Nita Shurlock Betty Tinkham Mary Lou van Hall Maxine Moore Pauline Hartley Jacksonville Buckeye Lake Kewrpie Hobosciewski

Shower Honors Mrs Gleneila Douglas of The Plains

A May 19 shower honoring Mrs Gleneila Douglas of The Plains was hosted by her mother Mrs Savilla Patton. Prizes went to Mrs Myrtle Schoonover Mrs Donna Shumway Mrs Betty Douglas and Mrs Cleo Cooney. Guests included Mrs Lora Hawk Nelsonville Mrs Sidney Simpson Athens and many others.

Chauncey Glenella Douglas the Plains Savilla Patton Myrtle Schoonover Donna Shumway Betty Douglas Cleo Cooney Lora Hawk Nelsonville Sidney Simpson Athens Lena Schoonover Lois Cline Patty Canter Inez Bricker Jerry Borchard Ella Sams Lu Preston Emma Krynik Marinda Cruikshank Nell Fisk Ruth Bricker Wydéna Tittle Elsie Walker Wanda Perry Dorothy Lyons Rosabelle Terrill Emma Hawk

Zaleski Area Notes On Health Visits Memorial Day

Local residents report health updates and holiday visits across Zaleski and nearby towns. Major surgery at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville left Mrs. Joseph Hayes in satisfactory condition. Families from Chillicothe, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Athens share Memorial Day gatherings and hospital news.

Cincinnati Schier Thomas Compton Anna Button Indianapolis George la Gore Chillicothe Clara Potts Nelsonville White Cross Hospital Columbus Jeanne Sweeney Emily Good Athens State Hospital Orland Burke Camp Light William Tripp Mary Tripp John Bedinghaus G. S. McGlaughlin Beryl Ernest Atkinson James G. McKibben

Memorial Day Activity in Chester and Nearby Visits

Mr and Mrs Chas D Woode and son Clair attended Memorial Day services at Chester Cemetery. Relatives from Huntington and Wilkesville visited the cemetery and Carrie Swartz. 4 H Club met at Pearl Durst home June 1. Ralph and Harold Lee Henderson left for Chicago as delegates to the Modern Woodmen convention.

Alfred Chas. D. Woode Clair Chester Earl Person Sarah Schreiber Huntington W. Va Charles D. Woode Carrie Swartz Rex O'Brien Jacob Weber Reno Carl Findling Sumner Ohio William Reeves Wilkesville Iva Findling Hobart Swartz Swartz John Koehler Bessie Bentz Pomeroy Bertha Schrieber Alfred Boys

Ohio Messenger boy wins trip to Cincinnati

Thirteen year old Jerry Taylor of Chauncey topped the Messenger salesman contest by turning in three order books and earning bonus points. With 157 points he is first to qualify for the two day Cincinnati trip and hopes to win the Havana vacation for himself and his father. Jerry is a three year veteran carrier, Boy Scout and junior high basketball player who saves money and hobbies in wood working. He encourages carriers to highlight the offer to customers and express desire to win.

Jerry Taylor Chauncey Cincinnati Jerry Everett Taylor Havana Cuba

May Church Group Notes Warmly With Meetings In Coolville

The May session of the WSCS at the Coolville Methodist Church elected officers led by Mrs. Ira Kincade and Rev. O C Lockwood presiding. Nearby Friendly Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Kincade’s home with lessons on trees and butterflies.

Coolville WSCS Methodist Church Alda Larson O. C. Lockwood Ira Kincade Alfred Russell H. H. Chapman Luella Smith Russell Cody Clyde Parrish

Local folk greet visitors during Old Home Week

Murray City hosts a long list of guests including Gilbert Archer Jr and family in town for Jefferson High graduation, with many relatives and friends from Bel laire Detroit Buchtel Newark Springfield Columbus Dayton Logan and Cleveland visiting or returning home.

Murray City George Archer Gilbert Archer Dresden Jefferson High School Gilbert Edward Archer Vivian Peacock Ralph Roland Logan John Lilly Bellaire William McMahon Detroit Mary Thomas John Byron Clyde Riggle Newark Gratis Bryan Powhatan Ohio Clyde Yarger Springfield Alfred French Audrey Robson Columbus Gerald Robson, Jr Groveport William Robson Ned Jones Buchtel Glendale Robson Collins Fred Collins Jack Collins Murray Beerman Dayton Vaughn Collins Betty Hogan Dan Matheny Cleveland Ralph Walters Audrey Akron William Koon Pontiac Mich John Penn Sam Ponn Toledo Lester Ponn Howard Craft

Bond posted by James O Plants in intoxication charge

James O Plants of Beech Hill posted a police bond Monday after being charged with intoxication by Point Pleasant city police.

Point Pleasant James O. Plants Beech Hill

Farm Woman's Training Group Meets in Point Pleasant

The Farm Woman's Training Group will meet Friday at 1 30 p m at the Agricultural Extension office. July lesson leaders will discuss Do you tune in on our radio's best led by Anne Boggs. Hosts for WSCS meeting are Mrs Herbert Henderson and a long list of local residents including the Underwoods Plants McKinney Caynor and others from Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

Agricultural Extension Office Anne Boggs Herbert Henderson Winfield Rd WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodist Church

Dinner hosts Mrs Mary S Plants entertain sister in Canal Fulton

Mrs. Mary S Plants of Main St entertained her sister Mrs Charles Gibbs of Canal Fulton Ohio at a dinner Sunday. Also present were Mrs Raymond Adams and her children Tommy and Barbara Ann Win...

Mary S. Plants Main St Charles Gibbs Canal Fulton Ohio Raymond Adams Tommy Barbara Ann

Land Transfers in Mason County Highlight Property Moves

In Mason County a series of transfers includes Darrell and Frances Goodnute selling a lot in New Haven to Otho and Elsie Lieving. The Bakers transfer 35 acres in Lewis District to Ray and Elva Fridley and to Clyde Jones. Duer sells a lot in Lewis District to Henry and Gertrude Hatch. Layne transfers 8 lots in Graham District to Herman Layne and Lloyd Roush. Helen Baker transfers 35 acres in Lewis District to Elva Fridley.

Darrell Frances L. Goodnute Otho Elsie Lieving New Haven Katie Gusta Leah Baker Ray Elva Fridley Lewis William F Patricia A. Duer Henry P Gertrude Hatch James C. Layne Herman Layne Lloyd Roush Graham Helen Baker Helen Clyde Lona Jones

Divorce Suit Filed In Gallipolis Court

Jean G. Stock of Gallipolis files for divorce and alimony from Walter R. Stock of Columbus. Married in 1947 at Pomeroy with one child seeking custody. Petition cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Gallipolis Jean G._ Stock Common Pleas Court Walter R. Stock Columbus Pomeroy William H. Janes

Royal Arch Masons Convene Tuesday Meeting in Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Chapter 7 Royal Arch Masons will hold a stated convocation Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the hall.

Point Pleasant Royal Arch Masons

Local Social Notes From Henderson Area Gatherings

Mrs. O B Harper of 907 Viand St visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don A Smith in Hartford on Sunday. Monday guests at 812 Viand St were Mr and Mrs L W Bodey of Wheeling.

O. B. Harper Viand St Don A. Smith Hartford Gene Crow L. W. Bodey Wheeling Sally Branan Beech Hill Holzer Hospital Robert Rice Mary Branan D. G. Wilfong English Road H. G. Kittle Elkins Merrel Neal John Hubbard First St Jerry Atkinson Pvt James Burgess Fort Myers Washington, D. C

Tax guilt denied by two charged with sales tax violations

Six of seven persons charged with sales tax violations appeared in municipal court Monday. Two pleaded innocent. Delcie Ware of Busy Bee Restaurant and Paul Ables of White Castle Restaurant entered pleas. Four others, James D. Rutt Fred Facemire Lois Ratliff and Calara La Vitte, pleaded guilty. Disposition set for Wednesday by Municipal Judge William H. Janes.

Gallipolis Delcie Ware Busy Bee Restaurant Paul Ables White Castle Restaurant James D. Rutt Fred Facemire Lois Ratliff Calara la Vitte William H. Janes

Chamber Meeting Covers Floodwall Gate and Armory Plans

Gate on C of C State Armory and Fifth St floodwall gate discussed at Cham ber of Commerce meeting in Point Pleasant. Reports on officers committees and plans for farm youth show and proposed National Guard armory scheduled.

Armory Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce S P.m National Guard

Meyer Maggied Fined One Dollar in Mayors Court

Point Pleasant report states Meyer Maggied was fined one dollar in the mayors court after being charged with crashing a traffic signal.

Point Pleasant Meyer Maggied

Marriage License for Spires and Simmons

Raymond E. Spires age 18 of Lancaster? and Minnie Simmons age 18 of Northup were issued a marriage license.

Raymond E. Spires Minnie Simmons Northup

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