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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Charles Cochran journeyed back to The Plains after a stay in Cleveland due to the serious illness of Mr Cochran sister Mrs Lena Cochran Wright.
The Chauncey-Dover High School band earned a participation trophy in the Lancaster parade last month featuring the premiere of The Green Grass of Wyoming. Thirty bands entered. Chauncey-Dover led, Caldwell second. Mrs. Grace Hoffman led Chauncey with Marvin Wood guiding Caldwell. it marked the first parade shared by their bands.
Funeral services for Lucretia Kenedy Wemmer 85 lifelong Millfield resident were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Millfield Church of Christ with Richard Wilcox officiating. Music by trio Lucille Sanders Garnet Blower and Charles S Bradfield. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery mausoleum. Survived by son Dr Fred Wemmer Toledo daughter Mrs Elizabeth Patton Millfield brother Charles Kenedy and sisters Mrs Wend and Mrs Raine of Nelsonville.
Mrs Helen Nicholson presided and led devotions for the Esther Class June meeting at Chauncey Methodist Church. The group voted a donation to the church treasury. Awards in hostess contests went to Betty Boling Ruth Bridgewater and Winnie Skinner. The July meeting will be at Mrs Nell Jorden's Mill Street home with refreshments served. Present were Elizabeth Harvey Nell Jorden Betty Boling Winnie Skinner Ruth Bridgewater and Helen Nicholson.
The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church met at Mrs Chauncey Lin ncott s home with Mrs Margaret Mace assisting. President Mrs Carrie Nida secretary Mrs Cynthia McDonald led the business meeting and devotions by Mrs Elizabeth McCullough. One guest Mrs Lydia Secoy of Lancaster attended. refreshments were served to a long list of members.
Chauncey Ohio reports Rev Dailey Sapp newly assigned by the Methodist Conference to the Bourneville charge including Bourneville Pleasant Valley Nipgen Hopetown Andersonville and Bishop Hill churches. The Sapps and their son Desmond will move this week to the Bourneville parsonage.
CHAUNCEY The Rev and Mrs Robert Phillips and daughter Betty Lou moved from Albany to Sedalia Ohio where Rev Phillips has the Methodist charge They were in Chauncey Friday and Saturday as guests of Mrs Phillips father Charles P Sweeney and Mary Helen Converse St
Mrs Jessie Fulton returns to Millfield from a trip to Columbus to visit her daughter Mrs Loretta Bowers. She is joined by her grandson Bernard Bowers Jr and his wife who spent Sunday with her.
The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society will gather Thursday at the Chauncey Methodist Church for an all day quilting session. Members will work on projects and socialize during the day.
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Elizabeth Gordon and Mrs Elizabeth Ellis will be hostesses for the gathering.
Mrs Edward Hallam was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Saturday evening for an X ray examination of a stomach ailment.
Mr and Mrs George Williamson and son Buddy spent a Saturday evening in Columbus visiting relatives and enjoying time together in the city.
The Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey met at the home of James and Gladys Simpkins for the June session with Mrs. Peart Henry presiding. Reena Simpkins led devotions on Living Religion in the Home and plans were set for a July 14 picnic supper at Pauline Daugherty. guest Lois Devore of Montgomery, Alabama attended along with listed members and guests.
Six Chauncey-Dover High School musicians registered for a two week band clinic at Ohio University directed by Daniel Martino from June 14 to June 26. The second annual workshop features sectional instruction and private lessons with two twilight concerts under the elms on June 20 and June 27 at 7 15 p m. Registrants include Helena Ross Edna Leiber Barbara Nogrady Bob Daugherty Lowell Davis and Jack Lester.
Loyal Women's Chauncey will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Rice Thomas Circle Hill with Mrs Carl Shafer president in charge. Women will go on the 12 o'clock bus with Mrs William Hartley as program leader.
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield returned home Friday after receiving medical treatment in Columbus.
Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M plans a special meeting Monday July 5 at 5 am with the Master Mason degree conferred on a candidate. A ham and eggs breakfast follows at 7 30 am in the high school auditorium. Master Masons are invited. Arrangements by Delmar Gladden W M Dwight Hartley and Ernest Jones.
Mae Hyde of Glouster Route 3 received a letter from her niece Tena Burgess of Lynwood stating Len nie Campbell, former Glouster teacher aged 80, fell and fractured her pelvis and is confined for weeks at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood, Cal.
Daniel K. Teater, minister of the Church of Christ in Glouster, left for Orrville to take part in the Ohio Restoration Congress and the opening service tonight. The congress serves the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ statewide. He plans to return Thursday.
Galion residents Mr and Mrs Charles Kurtzman and Mr and Mrs Everett Albright with daughter Sandra visited Mr and Mrs Ed Kurtzman and daughter Lois on Sunday. Also present were Mr and Mrs William Parker and Foster Harry for the gathering.
The Pythian Sisters gather in the K of P Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a chapter session followed by a potluck supper. A special program is planned for the occasion and all Pythian Sisters are invited.
Mrs W W Bryson spent Sunday night in Athens with Mrs Stella Collins and attended a family dinner at Hotel Berry. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Reamer and children Johnny Bill Nancy and Emily Householder.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Glouster Church of Christ held its closing service Sunday evening drawing more than 300 attendees. Seventeen students and faculty demonstrations preceded a baptismal service for six youths, with certificates awarded to 117 students who completed the course.
Mrs. H. A. Rogers hosts the Orpah Class of the Methodist Church with Mrs. W. D. Witham assisting. The regular class meeting is Friday evening at the Rogers home on Taylor Ridge. Members should gather at the church at 7 30 and bring cars for transport.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Cartwright of Greens Run will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Greens Run Church with Rev Richard Wilcox officiating. Burial follows in Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving sons are Ernest of Glouster Wilbur of Millfield and William at home.
Ruth Watkins, Dayton teacher finishing a year in Dayton schools, returns to her Fairlawn Avenue home for the summer and will attend the summer session at Ohio University.
Neil Roberts of Zanesville has resigned from Glouster High School to take a role at Kent State University Training School as supervisor of student teachers in mathematics and as assistant coach for football and basketball. He joined Glouster three years ago after graduating from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and served as coach and teacher of science and mathematics.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Harrison Nunley announce the birth of a son Benjamin Walter on June 8. Grandparents are Herschel McKee and Saul Nunley. Great grandparents are Lessie McManaway and Minnie McKee. The Nunleys also have two other children Rick and Sheila.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davis of this city announce their grandson Dick Peace has enlisted in the Navy on June 1. His address is Richard G. Peace A R 3713902 Co 188 U S N T C Great Lakes Illinois.
The Forrest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ house. Noble Grand Kate Johnson made the announcement today.
The Past Chiefs Club met at Mrs. Zella Brown's home with nine members present and four guests. President Mrs. Neal Morris led prayers, a convalescent card was sent, Buckeye Lake trip discussed, Mystery Package to Beulah Lee, a 50th anniversary gift to Mrs. Weltha Williams, and prizes awarded to Edna Embrey, Margaret Brunton, Mae Oliver, and Neal Morris. Refreshments followed.
Glouster area residents including Mrs. Betty Breaker Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr. visited their son and daughter-in-law in Columbus with their grandson Evan III. Mr. and Mrs. E K Bryson stayed in Loraine as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bulloch Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Pearl Rutledge Chauncey and her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchins with grandson Teddy, all of Athens, visited Mt Sterling Ohio recently as guests of Mrs. Rutledge’s son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. George Rutledge.
Members of the Chauncey Ladies' Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Church of Christ parish house for a business session and pot luck supper.
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