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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
3
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting slated for Thursday is postponed indefinitely due to a death in the eighth district president Mrs William Baxter family. Mrs Baxter was to have served as installing officer for the event. A gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Keeling.
A farewell party for Mr and Mrs G A Keeling prior to moving to Columbus and a reception for new minister Rev Richard Haines were held at Trimble Methodist Church Thursday evening. Impromptu talks and group singing led by Mrs Dwight Burkam Massillon preceded ice cream and cake served from garden decorated tables.
Local social notes list guests and visits in Chauncey including Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson with son in law Melvin Hoar and Marcia of Columbus, and Rev. William Finnefrock of Lancaster speaking at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church. Other gatherings feature the Sniders with relatives from Athens Coolville and Hockingport, and brief mentions of travel to Columbus for army entry and family visits in Lancaster Lisburn and Detroit.
The N. T. Club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Stella Dyer with president Mrs. Ola Eddy in charge. Mrs. Anna Conway read the scripture. readings by Mrs. Bessie Thompson, Mrs. Stella Dyer, and Mrs. Louise Zimmer. Prize winners included Mrs. Lennie Snowden for the mystery and Mrs. Mae Wilson, Mrs. Maude Vaughn, and Mrs. Grace Zimmer for contest prizes. A 4" salad course was served to the listed members.
The Past Noble Grands Club will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Dorothy Walace.
Mrs. Charles Bill of Columbia visited with Mrs. Herrold and her nephew Mark Biddison and his wife in Athens. Marion visitors P. L. Mitchell and son Gary stopped in Trimble. Mrs. R. Galloway hosted James Venz and family from Gallipolis. Elaine planned a Michigan vacation after a tea at Mrs. Galloway. Homer Hohimer and Dessie Bee with Branson Chambers hosted by Mrs. Jennie Jones in Set. Melvin Hanley, home from 30 days at Ft. Knox after 14 months in Korea with the 17th Infantry medical corps.
Chauncey Dover Lions Club will hold its final season meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. Directors are asked to attend and there will be no dinner.
Sen Thos A Burke told a Jefferson Jackson dinner in Mentor that the American people do not know the real foreign policy story. He said what has been told is a series of conflicting statements by officials in high places.
Glouster Kiwanis Club screens the color film This is Lumber at Hotel Gordon during a Monday dinner. The group reviews the July 5 show planned by the club and notes a Board of Directors meeting after the event. F E Coen, Glouster Community Bank cashier, attends as a guest with members including Richard Eddy and Norbert Johnston.
The Millfield bridge club met Thursday at Mrs. Charles Sanders home with two tables in play. Elizabeth Patton won high score and again placed second in travel. A salad course was served to Elizabeth Willis Lulu Barr Louise Muzio Ruth Omen Frances Wallace Grace Border Bertha Sanders and Elizabeth Patton.
A family picnic was held Sunday at the summer cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shields near Coolville. The event featured swimming and fishing with attendees including Francis Hall and family from Canton, the Selber and Shields families, Schoonover, Fink, and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs George Moyer announce the birth of a son George William on June 19 in Barberton. The couple have a four year old daughter Jean Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Moyer Sr of Barberton and Mr and Mrs William Hanley of Greens Run. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Sr of Greens Run.
A Pilgrim Holiness camp meeting starts today near Nelsonville attracting local church members and regional travelers seeking spiritual renewal at the outdoor gathering.
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