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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

5

Glouster Kiwanians Hear Two English Visitors

Twelve Kiwanians and two guests met at the Ho tel Gordon for a 6:30 p.m. dinner. Guests H. E. King and Ernest H. King spoke on English business practices and rationing, and a USC student discussed his year in America before plans for a July 4 horse show at the stadium were reviewed. The event features Rusty the educated horse and a Glouster High School band parade.

Glouster Gordon H. E. King Ernest H. King England Robert Skinner King University of Southern California Marshall Summers Glouster High School

Hartley Home Visits Reflect Serious Illness

Hartley is gravely ill at his Monroe Street home with Sunday visitors from multiple towns. Attendees include families and friends from Athens McConnelsville Columbus Hollister Millfield Slan and nearby areas. The list names Hartley relatives and neighbors from Ohio and Michigan.

Westfalls Visit Dayton for Son's College Graduation

Mr and Mrs Eli Westfall visited Dayton on June 21 and 22 to attend Miami Jacobs College graduation exercises where their son Norman earned a diploma in Higher Accountancy. Principal speaker Charles Sawyer secretary of commerce is also noted for having a son among graduates. The Westfalls stayed with Brice Westfall and his wife.

Glouster Eli Westfall Dayton Miami-Jacobs College Norman Charles Sawyer Secretary of Commerce

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. McPeak at Glouster Event

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. John McPeak Barbara Love was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore at the Ellis Moore home Glouster Route 1. Guests enjoyed decorations contests gifts and refreshments while several attendees and out of town relatives participated or sent gifts.

Glouster John McPeak Barbara Love Edward Moore Ellis Moore Moore Betty Stansbury Dorothy Jago Gertrude Jewell Norma Lee Norris Webster McPeak Frank MecPeak Pennsville Frank Miller Chesterhill Roy Miller Akron Virgil Davis Lois Jean Davis Bob Davis Ralph Love All of Columbus Bill Jago Amesville Alvin Latta Canton Jack Vore Sue Ann Harry Joan Christman

Former Local Pastor Suffers Heart Attack

Miss Esta Cunningham and S. S. Cunningham spent the weekend at the home of Rev. J. A. Goddard in Newark Ohio. The Rev. Mr Goddard, former pastor of the local Church of Christ, suffered a heart attack a few weeks ago and is seriously ill. He is not confined to his bed but is unable to carry on the ministry.

Glouster Esta Cunningham S. S. Cunningham J. A. Goddard Newark Ohio

Glouster Personalities Visit Cleveland and Columbus

Glouster residents spend weekend visiting relatives in Cleveland and Columbus. Richard Guinther and Elton Swart with spouses attended a bail game in Cleveland. Aelred Healy Jr and Michael Healy visited from Columbus, joining A M Healy parents, and Billy Bryson travels to Columbus to see brothers in two weeks.

Richard Guinther Elton Swart Cleveland Aelred Healy, Jr Michael Columbus George Healy Dearborn Mich A. M. Healy Billy Bryson John M. Bryson Robert Bryson

Grange Confers First Two Degrees at GLOUSTER

GLOUSTER Trimble Grange met Saturday evening and conferred the first and second degrees. A strawberry shortcake social followed. The next regular meeting is Saturday July 8 when the third and fourth degrees will be conferred.

Glouster — Trimble Grange

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster Union Thursday

The United Mine Workers of America Auxiliary No. 1 Glouster will meet Thursday at p.m. at the bus station.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America

Victory Club officers elected at Minersville meeting

Thelma Hawley and Edith Hood hosted the Victory Club gathering with eight members and four guests. Officers chosen include Hood president Devol vice president Hawley secretary Guinther treasurer Guinther and communication secretary Guinther. A July 18 picnic on Bina Devol’s lawn was planned.

Minersville Thelma Hawley Edith Hood Victory Club Bina Devol Fannie Guinther Wanda Guinther

Bridge Club at Mulberry Ave Home

Mrs. William Anderson entertained her bridge club at Mulberry Avenue Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Robert Lytle of Chillicothe and Mrs. Albert Coates. Mrs. Coates won high score and Mrs. Edison Hobstetter second. Home decorated with roses and summer flowers. Salad course served.

Pomeroy William Anderson Mulberry Ave Robert Lytle Chillicothe Albert Coates

Daniels Couple Celebrate 2nd Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs George Daniels celebrated their second wedding anniversary at their home on East Main Street on Thursday June 22. Friends and neighbors called throughout the day. Mrs Daniels has been confined to her home since November due to illness.

Pomeroy George Daniels E. Main St

Steubenville Visit By Local Catholic Women's Club

Mrs John Goett Mrs Christine O'Donnell Miss Harrie Marie Smith Mrs Joe Raub and Rev Father Riley traveled to Steubenville last week to attend Catholic Women's Club meetings held there on Wednesday and Thursday representing the local group.

Local Pomeroy Notices Highlight Social Visits

Pomeroy personals list weekend guests and family visits across Ohio. Columbus hosts Chester Roush and family while Minersville and Dayton connections are noted with Mrs. Hayes Roush and Kathryn Rea visiting relatives. Further social gatherings include Fannie Guinther Wan da Guinther Donald Guinther and Iona Miller visiting Bernard Guinther in Gallipolis.

Chester Roush Columbus Hayes Roush Minersville Charles Faulkner Kathryn Rea Dayton Ernest Rea Fannie Guinther Wanda Guinther Donald Guinther Donald Earle Iona Miller Gallipolis Bernard Guinther Garland Weaver

Birth Announced for Detroit Girl in Chauncey Family

Mr and Mrs Billy Scott formerly of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter in Detroit on Sunday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jesse Scott of Detroit formerly Chauncey and Mrs Martha Rizer of Chauncey. Mrs Rhodes Oliver is a great grandmother.

Chauncey Billy Scott Martha Rizer Detroit Jesse Scott Rhodes Oliver Converse St

Cruikshanks Entertain CHAUNCEY Guests in Kingston Visit

Mr and Mrs Thomas Kyle of Kingston Ohio hosted Mr and Mrs Leslie Cruikshank at 68 Main Street Chauncey Sunday. Mrs Martha Crow the host's mother spent two weeks in Kingston and returned to Chauncey with the Kyles.

Chauncey Thomas Kyle Kingston Ohio Leslie Cruikshank Main St Cruikshank Martha Crow Kyles

Bridge Sign Corrected At Locust Street Route

City clerk addressed highway department about a load limit sign error. Inspection found the sign needed relocation and it was removed from Locust Street bridge crossing Sunday Creek at the ice plant.

Glouster Highway Department Locust Street Sunday Creek

Showalter Guests Visit Chauncey From Edwardsville and Illinois

Guests of Mr and Mrs Chauncey Showalter include Miss Jean Eckart of Edwardsville Illinois and their son Richard along with the Showalter grandparents at 12 Elm Street Chauncey last week.

Chauncey Pearl Showalter Richard Jean Eckart Edwardsville, Ill Charles Showalter Elm St

Funeral rites held for J. A. Young in Rutland

The Rev Lawrence Schmitt led funeral services at the Church of Christ Rutland for J A Young with interment at Miles Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rutland Village Council members Mayor Eli Dennison Floyd Thomas Elza Barton Weber Theobald Guy Mutchler Ira Barker. Out of town relatives included Ben F Young of Marion Mrs Young and sons Leo and Walter of Marion and others from Galena Dayton Glouster Pomeroy and The Plains.

Middleport Lawrence Schmitt J. A. Young Church of Christ Rutland Miles Cemetery Rutland Village Eli Dennison Floyd Thomas Elza Barton Weber Theobald Guy Mutchler Ira Barker Blaine Giles Elza Michael Ben F. Young Leo Walter Marion Clarence Edwards Galena Robert Young Dayton Paul Kennedy Glouster Wilbur Young Pomeroy J. A. Young, Jr Carroll Bean the Plains

Ladies Bible Class to Meet at The Plains Church Home

The Plains Church of the Nazarene Bible class will gather Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Ivy Rutter’s home with Elzina Wharton presiding. Gertrude Cabeen is listed as class teacher.

Chauncey—Ladies Bible The Plains Church of the Nazarene Ivy Rutter Elzina Wharton Gertrude Cabeen

Ex-Resident Thomas Donnelly Jr. Dies at 49 in Heart Attack

Former Pomeroy resident Thomas A. Donnelly Jr. died Friday at his home age 49 from a heart attack. Five emergency squadmen arrived too late. He served as a special investigator in the Ohio Industrial Commission claims division and later ran an independent general insurance office in Columbus. Survived by wife Dorothy, mother Mrs. Alice Donnelly, and sister Mrs. Ruth Steel of Chillicothe. formerly lived near Route 33 beyond the Rocksprings Fairgrounds.

Pomeroy Thomas A. Donnelly Donnelly Ohio Industrial Commission N. High St Columbus Dorothy Alice Donnelly Ruth Steel Chillicothe Route 33 Rocksprings Fairgrounds

Chauncey Hosts Guests From Columbus and Manaway

Mr and Mrs J Henry Locke of May Avenue Chauncey entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs John Finnerty and children John and Roger from Columbus and Mr and Mrs Homer Bescoe of Manaway Ohio.

Chauncey J. Henry Locke May Ave John Finnerty John and Roger Columbus Homer Bescoe Manaway Ohio

Vacation Bible School in Pomeroy July 10 14

The Daily Vacation Bible School of the Salvation Army will be held July 10 14. All children are invited to attend. Activities include stories with flannelgraph illustrations group singing and craft work.

Pomeroy The Salvation Army

Pomeroy Norbert Compton Suggested as Draft Board Member

Norbert Compton of the Selective Service appeals board has been suggested as a successor to A. J. Custer who resigned from the draft group. The recommendation signals a plan to fill the vacancy on the draft appeals board.

Pomeroy Norbert Compton Selective Service Appeals Board A. J. Custer

Chauncey Garden Club June Meeting Hosted at 15 Ellis Ave

Chauncey Garden Club will hold its June meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Florence Pendergrass 15 Ellis Ave. The entertainment includes a program for members.

CLUB Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Florence Pendergrass Ellis Ave

Notice to Tan Pavers Valuations Open for Inspection

In compliance with state law the current year valuations have been revised and are open for public inspection in the Athens County Auditor's office. The County Board of Revision will hear complaints about valuations or assessments on July 6 1950, excluding those by the Ohio Tax Commissioner. Ralph Elliott Auditor Athens County.

Tan Pavers Athens County Tax Commissioner of Ohio County Board of Revision Said County Ralph Elliott

Mrs Robinett Guest In Norwalk Ohio

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield is visiting Norwalk Ohio at the home of Mr and Mrs John Sharrich and Mrs Ida Hill. From Norwalk she plans to go to Cleveland to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny.

Ann Dayton Weaver John Sauvage Alice Kitchen Charles Kitchen Chillicothe L.T. Lauerman Mariene Brown Toledo Charles Hilewick Nancy Bylow William Buck Clyde Brown Columbus Anna Buck Zanes Ville Crooksville John Hauck Loudonville Elsie Adams Nick Raub Shirley Winifred Raub Cincinnati Joe Raub Raub Honer Taylor Middleport Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Norwalk Ohio John Sharrich Ida Hill Cleveland Ivan Matheny

Anniversaries Mark Birthdays At Sanborn Home

Relatives and friends gathered at Cecil and Mrs. Sanborns to honor the 52nd birthday of one and the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Frank and Mrs. Dowler, Alfred and Mrs. Darby with children, and many others from Green's Run Flora Mansfield Deanville Morristown.

Millfield Cecil Sanborn Frank Dowler Alfred Darby Alfred Joy Ann Sherry Lynn William Barnhart Gerald Leno John Green's Run Charles Jones Betty Lynn Charlies, Jr Flora

Mrs Carson Sanders Recovers From Ptomaine Poisoning

Mrs Carson Sanders of Millfield has recovered from an attack of ptomaine poisoning suffered last week.

Chauncey Carson Sanders Millfield

Chauncey Vrs Moody Hosts Euchre Club Night

Mrs. Carl Moody entertained her Euchre Club at her Millfield home with two tables. Velma Wemmer won high score, Florence Pyle was second, Mrs. Carson Sanders had low. Helen Sanders was a guest. Attendees included Elizabeth Patton, Clara Theisen, Janet Cole, Frances Wallace, Amy Jo Sanders and Bertha Sanders. Hostess served a dessert course.

Chauncey Carl Moody Millfield Velma Wemmer Florence Pyle Carson Sanders Helen Sanders Elizabeth Patton Clara Theisen Janet Cole Frances Wallace Amy Jo Sanders Bertha Sanders

Patient Recovering From Major Surgery at Veterans Hospital

Pete Pendergrass is reported to be recovering after major surgery at Veterans Hospital in Dayton. His parents visited him Saturday and on Sunday his sister and brother and sister-in-law from Chauncey and Nelsonville also visited.

Chauncey Pete Pendergrass Veterans Hospital Dayton Roy Pendergrass Juanita Smith Nelsonville Charles Pendergrass

Moody and Sanders guests in Chillicothe from Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. Car Moody and son Jerry and Mrs. Carson Sanders of Millfield spent Sunday in Chillicothe visiting Mrs. Sanders brother and sister-in law Mr. and Mrs. George Rood.

Chauncey Car Moody Jerry Carson Sanders Millfield Chillicothe Sanders Inlaw George Rood

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Glouster Kiwanians Roger Kittle L. E. Richardson Lawrence Colbert Joe Williams Hugh Billingly B. R. Angle George Campbell Enlon Grubbs Porter Dugan Zemo Georgia Dress and Baby Shop High Street Glouster Hartley William A. Hartley Monroe Street Harry Tope Gerald Carl Athens Lola Smith Paul McConnelsville Lucy Cramblil Ronald Marta Joe Finnegan Zanesville Walter Gray Mary Margaret Charles H. Sherrod Regina Sue All Columbus Daniel A. Pierce Winfield Hartley Gerry Hollister William V. Hartley Ace FE. Wade Carolyn Charlotte Beverly Ann Ace, Jr Guysville Walter R. Hartley Garnet Norma Jean Lonnie Butch Lansing Frank Hartley Henry Hartley Jacksonville Bonnie Arnold Trimble Carolyn Tippie Karl Bodenbender Flo Henry Headley Stahl Westfalls Son du Pont House Toys White L.A. Faires High St Broad St Herbert Syx Fred Montgomery Prudy Nott Alice Christman June Vaughn John Love Mary Love Eve Children Tot Dungareess Glouster, Ohio Pomeroy Social Notes Rs. Anderson Pomeroy Personals Cruikshanks Entertain Set Vrs Moody Entertains Euchre Club Kellogg's Kellogg-fresh UR Veta Vale Pittsburgh Greyhound Clarksburg W, VA Washington, D.C Chicago Ill Knoxville Niagara Falls Montreal Can Boston Mass Miami, Fla Denver, Colo New Orleans Saulte Ste. Marie Greyhound Terminal E. State St Bolhi Oana Cannon Olympic Dan River Bates Colonial Carole Kings June Fox Dupont
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