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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

7

Summersetts Attend Plains High Commencement Services

Ghauncey Summersett and Mrs L R Summersett with daughters Bonnie and Elaine of Fort Wayne Indiana attended commencement exercises at The Plains High School. Summersett's brother David Miller was in the graduating class. They visited relatives and stayed with Pearl Miller and also visited Gary and Millie Osborne on Jacobs Ave Chauncey. Work begins clearing land to flood Burr Oak Lake with 400 to 500 men expected but the supervisor did not appear. Glouster lodge plans Fourth of July light meeting at 5 30 am with Master Mason degree and breakfast at 7 30 am in the school auditorium.

Ghauncey L. R Summersett Bonnie Elaine Fort Wayne Ind the Plains High School Glouster Glouster Lodge T Fram

Old Settlers Reunion Plans Form in Jacksonville

Jacksonville committee met in the mayor's office to outline a three day Old Settlers Reunion starting Saturday evening September 3 and ending Monday with a parade and Labor Day program. Mayor Frank Rinderbasin chairs the general committee with Mrs Grace Ann Kempton secretary and Mrs Captain Roberts treasurer.

Glouster Jacksonville Frank Rinderbasin Mra Grace Ann Kempton Captain Roberts

School Board Sets Rehabilitation Projects and State Grants

Nelsonville proposals seek room redecoration roof repairs and blacktop playground sections at East and Central buildings with $10 000 moved from the general fund to the rehabilitation fund to avoid delays. A plastering job at the high school and Central is in progress.

Nelsonville State Department of Education Board of Education General Fund Alice Donkin East School

Mrs. Jennie Rosser Dies After Illness at 57

Mrs. Jennie Evans Rosser 57 of 30 Short St died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday at her sister’s home in Cleveland during a visit. Survived by husband Arthur three sons Mose Byron Robert and daughter Lucile Cheeseman one sister Mrs Gordon six grandchildren. Funeral at residence Thursday.

Nelsonville Jennie Evans Rosser Short St Lucile Gordon Cleveland David Evans Cardington Byron U. S. Army Germany Robert U. S. Navy California Lucile Cheeseman Gordon

Buchtel High Band Urges Uniform Return for Cleaning

Members of the Buchtel York High School Band at home are asked to return their uniforms to Mrs. Roy Wagner in Buchtel for cleaning check. Nelsonville Girl Scout Troop 1 plans a bake sale at the Gas Office Saturday at 9 a.m.

Buchtel Buchtel-York High School Roy Wagner Nelsonville Girl Scout Troop

Celebration Of Birthdays To Be Friday

Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 to hold its semi annual birthday dinner Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Members with birth dates in the first six months will be honored. guests donate one cent per year of age. Chicken dinner and birthday cake served.

Nelsonville — York Cleo Whitmore Venice Brown Gertrude Nixon Anna McClain Adda Maccombes Bessie Warehime Fay Howard John Francis Lulu Hoskins C. E. Hoskins Leonard Prater Delbert Patton Ann Bumgardner Adrian Weaver Walter Hoskins Charles Walker Mary Jane Weaver Raymond Patton Port Hoskins James Huddy

Mrs. Tuttle Dies at Malta Ohio

Former neighbors learn that Mrs. Emma Tuttle died in Malta Ohio on Friday. Funeral services and burial were held there Sunday. She fell ill in early March and was cared for by her daughter in law. Mr. Tuttle died about a year and a half ago. The family home was on West Washington Street.

Nelsonville Emma Tuttle Malta Ohio Mr. Tuttle W. Washington St

Legion selects Mason County Post 23 officers

Clarence Cox was elected commander of Mason County Post 23 of the American Legion last night. Other officers are Carroll Kennedy vice commander C J Hyer adjutant Miss Doris McMillen finance officer and the Rev Col M Dorsey and the Rev C G Billups chaplains. More than 100 members were present.

Point Pleasant Clarence Cox Mason County American Legion Carroll Kennedy C. J. Hyer Doris McMillen Col. M. Dorsey C. G. Billups

Emblem Club Dance Honors Supreme Officers in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Emblem Club held a Friday dance at the Elks Club honoring supreme chapter officers who were in town to install local officers. A breakfast followed, then the group traveled to Kent, Ohio. Guests included Mrs. Frederick J. Barnard and Mrs. Homer E. Beaumier of Greenfield Mass and several Ohio officers.

Nelsonville Mary Galluccci Ohio Association of Emblem Clubs

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Seeks Comic Book Donations

The VFW Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Post rooms with a potluck. Members are asked to bring comic books for donation to the Veterans' Hospital in Chillicothe. Call 63-W or 323-W to arrange pickup.

VFW Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe

Coakley Family Guests Visit Relatives in Ohio and Smokies

Mr and Mrs Burns Coakley and granddaughter and Clarence Coakley Columbus were guests Sunday of the former mother Mrs Marion Coakley. Mr and Mrs Harry Davis and daughter Miss Harriet are spending the week in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Burns Coakley Clarence Coakley Columbus Marion Coakley Harry Davis Harriet Great Smoky Mountains

Cub Scouts Announce Picnic on Thursday

Cub Scouts Dens 1 and 2 met in the cub room of Mrs. L. E. Butts. Den 1 had four members and Den 2 had five. A pack picnic is set for Thursday June 30 at Rachelmah­er Park in Logan. All cubs urged to attend. Kenny Bumgardner led games and Jerry Oliver was named press correspondent.

Tri Psi Miss Warren Tri Pal Ruth Butt Peggy Anne Green Rosemary Gilbert Ruth Cookson Wilma Gardner Gilbert Miss Butt Margaret Warren Ada Jean Raine Edith Cook Catherine Mechem Roberta Carter Mary W. Linscott Katy Locke Sally Harmony Lillian Lee Helen Oakley Anna Butt June Carter Rosemary Nelsonville Dens L. E. Butts Den 1 Den 2 Rachelmaher Park Logan Kenny Bumgardner Jerry Oliver

Local 3905 UMWA Elects Officers at Kimberly Mine

The United Mine Workers of America Local 3905 will hold an officer election at the wash house in Kimberly Mine on June 18 at 1 30 pm. Dues paying members may attend and participate, per secretary Leonard Christian.

Nelsonville UMWA Kimberly Mine Leonard Christian

Church Group Has Meeting at Chauncey and Glouster

Loyal Women's Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey held a Thursday meeting at Clara Hartley's Glouster home with a noon pot luck and business session led by Martha Shafer and Hattie Hamilton. Gilbert Courtney gave devotions. Members included Muriel Pierce Allie Bingman Fiffe Lands Florence Pendergrass Donna Thomas Martha Shafer Alvira Shafer Nellie Brookins Hattie Hamilton Inez Nye Helen Courtney and Clara Hartley. Next gathering will be at Circle Hill with Donna Thomas.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Clara Hartley Glouster Martha Shafer Hattie Hamilton Gilbert Courtney Alvira Shafer Muriel Pierce Allie Bingman Fiffe Lands Florence Pendergrass Donna Thomas Nellie Brookins Inez Nye Helen Courtney Circle Hill

Allison announces birth of daughter Jane Cunningham Allison

Mr and Mrs Rica rd H Allison of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Jane Cunningham Allison on May 31 in a Columbus hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hugh Cunningham of Glouster and Mrs Mary Allison of Columbus.

Glouster Ricard H. Allison Columbus Jane Cunningham Allison Hugh Cunningham Mary Allison

Mrs. Josie Adkins Celebrates 63rd Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs. Josie Adkins aged 63, who lives with her son Lewis Adkins in Chauncey, was honored with a birthday dinner hosted by her son George Adkins in Lancaster. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Adkins, Benny and Rodney Ray, and George Adkins' children John James and Rose.

Chauncey Josie Adkins Lewis Adkins George Adkins Lancaster Adkins John James and Rose

Carter Son Receives BS in Business Administration at Ohio State

Mr and Mrs E R Carter and daughters June and Joan traveled to Columbus to attend the graduation of their son and brother Robert L Carter who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

Nelsonville E. R. Carter June Joan Columbus Robert L. Carter Ohio State University

Auxiliary to Meet Murray City

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the K P Hall in Murray City.

Murray City American Legion Auxiliary K. of P. Hall

Local Woman Taken to Hospital in Logan

Mrs Lon Coakley of Nelsonville was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Monday for treatment.

Nelsonville Lon Coakley Hocking Valley Hospital Logan

Gloucester Lodge to Confer Fellowcraft Degree Meeting

Glouster Lodge F and AM will hold a Wednesday gathering on June 15 at 7 30 p m. The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred during the session.

Glouster — Glouster Lodge F&am Fellowcraft

Dinner Honoring Pearl Millers Children and Grandchildren

Mr and Mrs Pearl Miller hosted a family dinner at The Plains. Attending were L R Summersett and their daughters Bonnie and Elaine from Fort Wayne Indiana. Garth Miller with sons Randy and Ronnie. William Foster with daughter Rose Ann. and David Miller.

Chauncey Pearl Miller the Plains L. R. Summersett Mary Miller Bonnie and Elaine Fort Wayne Ind Garth Miller Randy Ronnie William Foster June Miller Rose Ann David Miller

Chauncey 4 H Club Names Flag Ceremony Committee

Chauncey 4 H Club members at the high school formed a committee to raise and lower the flag each day. A swimming party was planned for members. Another meeting is set for June 14 with Esther Ferrel as club advisor.

Chauncey Chauncey 4-H Club Esther Ferrel

Millfield Family Entertains Children

CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Grover Patton Millfield recently entertained with a chicken dinner for their children and grandchildren Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders Sandra Joe and Keith Sanders Millfield Dr and Mrs Woodrow Patton and son Craig of Athens RETURN HOME AFTER VISIT CHAUNCEY John and James Adkins have returned to their home in Lancaster after a visit in Chauncey with their grandparents Mrs Josie Adkins and Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Charles Sanders Sandra Joe Keith Sanders Woodrow Patton Craig Athens John James Adkins Lancaster Josie Adkins Andrew McKinney

Woman Dies In Hospital In Glouster

Ernestine Harris, 50, died at Sheltering Arms Hospital at 4 30 a m Monday after a six month illness. Born in the Ridge area she lived her life in the community. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Alice Dew Harrison. Survived by brother Paul Harrison Glouster and sister Mrs Lucille Brown Columbus. Services to be held Wednesday at Spencer Ridge Church at 2 p m with Rev Hiram Mingus officiating. Burial in Dew Cemetery. Friends may call at her Front Street home.

Glouster Ernestine Harrison Sheltering Arms Hospital Ar Ridge Melvin and Alice Dew Harrison Paul Harrison Lucille Brown Columbus Spencer Ridge Hiram Mingus Dew Cemetery Front St

Church Group Honors Guest at Elizabeth Robinett Birthday

Women of the Millfield Church of Christ hosted a surprise party in the church basement for Elizabeth Robinett celebrating her birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served by Garnet Blower, Frances Wallace and Nellie Russell. attendees included Hazel Earich, Alice Carr, Viola Howard, Celia Boudi, Elizabeth Patton, Jessie Fulton, Grace Border, Virginia Border, Nelle Russell, Ida Hill, Phith McDaniel, Olive Brookins, Mabel Shaner, Georgia Nagle, Mabel Sisson, Lorena Hadden, Isabel Freeman, Barbara Blower, Anita Sisson, Marty Dee McDaniel, and Mrs Robinett.

Chauncey Millfield Mabel Sisson Lorena Hadden Isabel Freeman Barbara Blower Anita Sisson Marty Dee McDaniel Mrs. Robinett

Pallbearers listed for Hines services

Pallbearers at funeral services for William D. Hines former Chauncey mayor included Thomas Hamilton acting Mayor Charles Wadley former Marshal Marie Pincelli Marshal Clifford Banfield Carl Shafer and John Smart. Three hymns were sung by Christine Brown Helen Courtney and Chias Bradfield.

Chauncey Glouster William D. Hines Thomas Hamilton I Charles Wadley Marie Pincelli Clifford Banfield Carl Shafer John Smart Christine Brown Helen Courtney Chias Bradfield

Fosters Entertain Brother Honored at Plains Dinner

Mr and Mrs William Foster The Plains hosted a dinner honoring David Miller The Plains. Attending were Mr and Mrs L R Summersett and daughters Bonnie and Elaine Mr and Mrs Pearl Miller David Miller and Roseann Foster.

Mother Visits In Chauncey Home

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vandear and daughter Peggy of Akron spent the weekend in Chauncey visiting the for mer’s mother Mrs. John Tippie on Main Street. They were joined by Mrs. Nelle Robinson of Akron who had stayed several weeks at the Tippie home.

Chauncey Richard Vandear Peggy Akron John Tippie E. ‘Main St Nelle Robinson Chauns Tippie

Club Plans Lawn Event in Jacksonville

Grace Ann Kempton hosted the Jacksonville Mothers Club gathering Friday night. Readings by Wahneta Exenkamper and Francis Sayre. A lawn ice cream pedal at the Methodist Church is planned for Thursday at 6 p.m. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.

Glouster Grace Ann Kempton Jacksonville Mothers Club Wahneta Exenkamper Francis Sayre Methodist Lucille Williams Maxine Linscott Virginia Ginnan

Ice Cream Social Planned by WSCS at Jacksonville Church

The Women’s Society for Christian Service met at Jacksonville Methodist Church with Mrs. Lucille Williams in charge. They planned an ice cream social on the church lawn for early July.

Glouster Women’s Society For Christian Service Jacksonville Methodist Church Lucille Williams

Glouster Personalities Host Guests From Nearby Cities

Glouster residents hosted a weekend of visits with relatives and friends from Columbus Zanesville New Lexington Buckhannon Ironton and Dayton. Harvey and Mary Seiler hosted in Columbus while Bernard McKinney hosted Linda and Johnny from Zanesville. Effie Brown returned home from Zanesville after visiting her son and daughter-in-law. The Bradleys hosted their son and daughter-in-law Rodney and Mona along with Mona's father Jack and niece Ceceila Clark. Frank Brewen and Muriel Clark attended with Robert O'Donnell and Clyde Addington's family planning a weeklong visit.

Harold Seiler Hugh Cunningham Columbus Bernard McKinney Linda Johnny Zanesville John L. Morris Effie Brown Mra Bernard Tucker Joo Bradley Rodney Bradley Ramona New Lexington Jack Muriel Clark Buckhannon W. Va Ceceila Clark Dayton van Honor

Jacksonville Guests Visit Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. Vern Southard of Wyandotte Michigan and Mr. Southard’s son stayed several days with Mr. and Mrs. Will Hammond in Jacksonville. They also visited the Southards’ home in Jacksonville as part of the trip.

Glouster Vern Southard Wyandotte Mich Will'am Hammond Jacksonville Mr. Southard William Southard

Picnic Gatherings in Memorial Park

Group including Emmett Sharp and daughter Barbara of Trimble Mrs. Robert Cone of Athens Mrs Clyde Addington and Mrs Robert O Donnell of Trenton enjoyed a Memorial Park picnic on Friday. O Donnells visiting the Addingtons, Lalu Milla returned to Jacksonville after a week with sister Mrs Linvnte Rurmell. Mr and Mrs Henry Exenkamper visited Minersville Saturday with Mrs Burmell and returned to Jacksonville Sunday accompanied by Mrs Exenkamper’s mother Mrs Milla.

Glouster Emmett Sharp Barbara Trimbie Robert Cone Athens Clyde Addington Robert O'Donnell Trenton Memorial Park O'Donnells Addingtons

Yankees Indians Doubleheader Draw Local Fans

GLOUSTER crowded as fans from town including Lawrence Colbert Ray Witte W G Hughes Dick Guine ther Warren Chappelear Garry Ray Owen Wied Lewla Gatehel Ed Hallam Joe Williams and Ernest Parker drove to Cleveland on Sunday to watch the Yankees take on the Indians in a doubleheader.

Glouster Cleveland Yankees Cleveland Indians Lawrence Colbert Ray Witte W. G. Hughes Dick Guinether Warren Chappelear Garry Ray Owen Wied Lewla Gatehel Ed Hallam Joe Williams Ernest Parker

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