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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

7

Chauncey Church Holds Reception for New Members

The Church of Christ in Chauncey will host a reception for new members Thursday at 7 30 p.m led by Pastor Gilbert Courtney. Baptismal certificates will be awarded and the program includes choir numbers and a half hour concert by Robert Bingman of Columbus at the organ. A fellowship hour follows at the Parish House. The Chauncey and Trimble choirs will rehearse at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Robert Bingman Columbus Leo Helen Hixson Bingman Athens Chauncey and Trimble

Brother Visits Elmer Phillips After Major Surgery

Mr and Mrs Clif ford Banfield Minnette and Bob of Chauncey were in Shawnee Sunday to visit Mrs Banfield s brother Elmer Phillips who returned from Bethesda Hospital Zanesville last week after undergoing major surgery.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Minnette and Bob Shawnee

License Plate Sale Kicks Off Wednesday in Chauncey

Mrs. Ruth Smith will be deputy registrar for automobile and trailer tags in Chauncey starting Wednesday. Tags will be issued at her home on W Main St each day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Chauncey Ruth Smith

Chauncey Guests Visit Nelsonville Hosts

The Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney Miss Zelda Mc Kinney and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKinney with daughters Paulette and Ruth Ann of Chauncey were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Sovereign Nelsonville Route 1.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Zelda McKinney Paul McKinney Paulette Ruth Ann H. S. Sovereign Nelsonville

Butterworth Family Visits Chauncey for Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butterworth and daughter Barbara visited Chauncey this weekend to see Mrs. Butterworth's father S. D. Jackson of Lexington Avenue.

Chauncey Richard Butterworth Barbara Utterworth S. D. Jackson Lexington Ave

Ladies Aid Meeting at Greens Run Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Greens Run Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Parish House. Mrs. Lena Leake serves as president.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of the Greens Run Church of Christ Lena Leake

Prayer Meeting Set at Morristown Holiness Church

Morristown Holiness Church schedules a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m with Herbert Crabtree leading the meeting.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Herbert Crabtree

Needle Club To Meet At Mrs Fulton Home

Members of the Millfield Needle Club will be entertained Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Daniel Fulton, it has been announced.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Daniel Fulton

Weekend Visits Highlight Carbondale Notes

Carbondale residents share weekend visits with relatives in Columbus and East Gulf West Virginia. Emma Lowry's funeral held February 23 at the Methodist Church with the Mineral Church quartet and pallbearers listed. Mrs Lowry longtime Carbondale resident. Knights of Pythias members attended a meeting in New Straits ville.

Carbondale Mildred Betty Barber Columbus Ben Sweazy Floyd Mosier John Stanley Ralph Williams Noyle Frisby Burl Lowry Howard Featherstone Lowry Oscar Prater Charles Betts Knights of Pythias New Straitsville George Barber

Carpenter Family Visits and Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Ney Carpenter spent a week at Strasburg visiting their daughter and son in law Sid ney Parker. Weekend guests of H. E. Starkey included Roy Wiseman Springfield and Donald Jones Nelsonville. Fern Gillogly visited Gallipolis with Miss Dorothy Gillogly and Miss Marylene Wagner. A P Rupe and daughters Hazel and Marie spent a day with Kendall Kingsbury. Walter Swett and wife accompanied their daughter Yvonne to Columbus for medical treatment. Mrs Westina Crabtree was mentioned.

Hazel Marie Kendall Kingsbury Walter Swett Yvonne Columbus Westina Crabtree

Return to Columbus Chauncey Visit Cropped In Chauncey

Dr and Mrs Lester F King who were in Chauncey for services at the Church of Christ have returned to Columbus. While there Dr King was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins Con verse Street. Margaret Kern and son Douglas of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey with Mrs Kern's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett Mill Street. Mr and Mrs Fred Leake Greens Run will observe their forty third wedding anniversary at home Friday.

Columbus Chauncey Lester F. King Church of Christ Margaret Kern Douglas Fred Leake Greens Run

Meeting Plans for March 20 Services

At Morristown Morristown Holiness Church a meeting planned a series of services on March 20 led by Reverend Ernest Florence.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Ernest Florence

Bearcats Visit Ohio U for Key Mid-American Showdown

Cincinnati fresh from an 18 5 run hosts Ohio University in a pivotal Mid American Conference clash. Senior night marks the finale for seven Bearcats as they chase back to back titles while OU aims to spoil the visit and stay in the hunt.

University of Cincinnati Bearcats Bobcats Western Reserve Bob Johnson Gene Kineley Bob Dickey Chris Stefan Gene Gyurko Herb Pollock Paul Whyte Kinsley Johnson Dickey Chuck Renner Phil McKown Dutch Western Michigan Kalamazoo Miami Cincinnati Acenery Athens Ohio Wright Field Kittyhawks Bobkittens Kittyhawks Dayton

Graceful afternoon frock Pattern 8434 for sizes 36–52

A sewing pattern description outlines a flattering afternoon frock for full figures. Soft shirring on the shoulders and a many gored skirt are highlighted with a gay flower bouquet. Pattern 8434 includes sizes 36 to 52, requires 4% yards of 39 inch fabric, and costs 25 cents plus information to order from Sue Burnett.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y

Walrus Relation Clarified Among Sea Mammals

A science note explains that the walrus is closely related to the seal and sea lion, highlighting their shared features and classification within pinnipeds. The comparison underscores evolutionary connections among these marine mammals.

Screen Star Horizontal 1 8 Depicts popular screen star roles

A crossword style puzzle with clues across and down referencing film figures and common words. The grid lists positions 1 to 4 across with related hints and a companion vertical set of clues including musical notes and abstract terms.

Stars Forecast A March 2 Gift Of Insight And Innovation

The forecast notes a flash of genius and new techniques may stabilize threats to business and private aims. It highlights birthdays as a source of fresh ideas for tackling critical situations and potential lucrative outcomes, while warning that pure emotion carries risk.

Needlework Pattern 5466 Rabbit Embellishment

Cute 24 inch rabbit figure pattern with sewing instructions tissue pattern and finishing directions. Uses under a yard of fabric for body and scraps for jacket. Send 20 cents and details to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York for pattern No 5466.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Strange impressions herald unusual talents at birth

A child born today may show unusual talents and strong drives leading to notable success. Early traits suggest heightened creativity and unique emotional responses that shape their path.

Mikan Leads BBA Scoring Pileup in AABA Parade

New York up George Mikan, star center of the Minneapolis Lakers, tops the Basketball Association of America scoring race with 1425 points, 120 ahead of Joe Fulks of the Philadelphia Warriors. Mikan also boasts a 25.5 point per game average, with 487 field goals and 451 free throws.

New York George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers Basketball Association of America Mikan Joe Fulks Philadelphia Warriors

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