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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

23

Burr Oak Dam case eyed for early federal action

Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins writes that federal officials plan quick steps to close Burr Oak Dam diversion tunnel gates and form Lake Burr Oak as a permanent body of water. Washington Cincinnati and Huntington lawyers consult with Columbus AG to align condensation OCReGID under federal law amid ongoing litigation. A decision within weeks could end the year-old delay on closing the flood gates. Bobby Ogg of Chauncey injures his back diving at a local pool.

Burr Oak Dam Burr Oak Chauncey Bobby Ogg Loretta Fairley

Mrs. Cecelia Boudinot Honored At Surprise Party

Mrs. Cecelia Boudinot was honored at a surprise party Tuesday by the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ. The event was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Allan Boudinot’s home where she is spending the summer. Attendees included Mrs. Viola Howard and others. picnic refreshments were served.

Mrs. Boudineot Chauncey Cecelia Boudinot Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Not Allan Boudinot Richard

Brother in Germany Brother in Germany

Mrs Ruth Guy of Millfield Route 1 reports that her brother Private William E Phelps has arrived in Germany on June 12 He joined the Army in January at age 17 and trained at Fort Knox Kentucky He spent a 22 day furlough with his mother in Athens Five brothers of Private Phelps served in World War II.

Millfield Ruth Guy William E. Phelps Germany Phelps Janary Fort Knox Athens

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Jacksonville Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Friday at 6 15 p m in the Jacksonville grove If rain comes the gathering moves to the Sunday school rooms in the church

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Jacksonville Grove

Rennel Concentrate Promises Easy Weight Loss Fix

A reader's testimonial extols Rennel Concentrate as an easy home remedy to shed pounds. The author claims rapid monthly improvements in energy, reduced backaches and nervousness, and weight loss of 33 pounds. Instructions detail mixing four ounces with juice, taking two tablespoons twice daily, and a money back guarantee if results are not seen. The note urges asking a druggist for genuine Rennel Concentrate.

N. Black McKinley P.O Rennel Hames Rony Rennei Tce Devetor

All Night Trip Slated By Scout Troop 72

Scout Troop 72 plans an all night camping trip in Oral Creek for Tenderfeet and Explorers. The trip shifts from July 4 to Thursday evening July 5, with permission cards valid July 4 to 7 but used July 5 and 6 only.

Glouster Scout Oral Creek

Millfield Canasta Club Meets at Sanders Home

The Millfield Canasta Club was entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Bertha Sanders. After the play the hostess served a dessert course. Present were Mrs. Emma Heffken, Mrs. Louise Muzio, Mrs. Mabel Smith, Mrs. Hattie Mingus, Mrs. Edith Heffken and Mrs. Sanders.

Chauncey Millfield Canasta Club Bertha Sanders Emma Heffken Louise Muzio Mabel Smith Hattie Mingus Edith’ Heffken Sanders

Chauncey Personals Notes Visitors in Millfield

Nurse Frederica Theisen of Dayton vacationing in Bermuda stops in Millfield to see her parents and siblings on a weeklong trip to Niagara Falls. Columbus resident May Howard Poston spends weekend with her father in Millfield. Crooksville couple Donald and Helen Howard visit Mrs Gillespie in Millfield. Powhatan Ohio couple Toney Vargo visits Millfield hosts. Cynthia McDonald, after vocal study in Georgia, moves on from Sugar Creek to Columbus for summer work.

Chauncey Frederica Theisen Dayton Bermuda Millfield William Theisen Charles Sanders Sandra Joe Keith Niagara Falls May Howard Poston Columbus M. A. Howard Donald Howard Crooksville Howard Helen Gillespie Toney Vargo Powhatan Ohio Robert Rush Cynthia McDonald Georgia Lily Coulson Sugar Creek

City Council To Meet In Adjourned Session

Glouster city council will convene in an adjourned session Friday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers to discuss local matters and public concerns.

Glouster — City

Kings Host Invited Guest At Home Party

Mr. and Mrs. Delmont King entertained guest Mrs. Musser of Columbus at their home. She visited two weeks as flowers and roses centered the refreshment table. Mrs. Hunt assisted with serving. dancing and cards followed before refreshments. About 25 guests attended.

Chauncey Mrs. Delmont King Mrs. Musser Columbus King

Birthday Party for Cathy Jane McDonald

Mrs. William Johnston and children from McDonald Ohio visit Bishopville to celebrate Cathy Jane’s third birthday. Family and friends including A. M. Gamwell family Vaughns Wolfe and Bulen attend as hosts and guests. Cathy Jane blows out cake candles while photos are taken.

Bishopville William Johnston Scott Cathy Jane McDonald Ohio C. E Bulen A. M. Gamwell Sharon Jeney Melinda Jim Vaughn Mark Charmaine Jacksonville Harold Vaughn John Wolfe Trimble Bulen

Richard Eddy Passes Funeral Director Exam

GLOUSTER Richard Eddy passed the funeral director state board examination and previously the embalmer exam last spring. He is now licensed to practice in Ohio and is associated with John S Brower funeral home after graduating from Cleveland College of Mortuary Science. He studied at Ohio State University and Ohio University and received a scholarship to the National Select Morticians School of Management in Chicago.

Glouster Richard Eddy Ohio Ohio State Cleveland College of Mortuary Science National Select Morticians School of Management Chicago Eddy John S. Brower Funeral Home

Young Adult Summer Assembly at Ohio Wesleyan University

The Methodist Church youth group holds a three day assembly at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware from June 29 to July 1. It targets young adult workers and features nationally known social and recreational leaders. Contact Rev. John Devol to participate.

Glouster The Methodist Church Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware John Devol

Club Meets Friday at Mrs Strohmeyer Home

The N. T. Club will convene Friday at 7:30 p m in the home of Mrs Blanche Strohmeyer. The article notes that the first American flag flew over southern California at Old San Diego in 1846.

Glouster N.T Blanche Strohmeyer Southern California Old San Diego

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