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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

11

Chauncey Mrs Homer Omen Hosts Bridge Party in Millfield

Mrs Homer Omen entertained with three tables of bridge at her home in Millfield. Players included Elizabeth Willis Elizabeth Patton Mabel Smith Georgia Nagle Louise Nagle Virginia Kozma Florence Howard Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Lulu Barr Grace Borden Ruth Omen. Mrs Patton had high, Mrs Willis second, Mrs Nagle travel, and Mrs Smith low. The hostess served a dessert course.

Chauncey Homer Omen Millfield Elizabeth Willis Elizabeth Patton Mabel Smith Georgia Nagle Louise Nagle Virginia Kozma Florence Howard Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Lulu Barr Grace Borden Ruth Omen

Second Gallia Coal Mine Is Robbed of Explosives

Dynamite and caps were stolen from the second Gallia County coal mine for the second night in succession. The Big Four mine was broken into on Wednesday night with shoe prints suggesting the same culprits as a Tuesday theft at the Peacock Coal Co. mine between Cheshire and Kyger. All workers were to be fingerprinted Friday morning as a sheriff's office precaution.

Gallipolis Gallia County Big Four George Ehman Peacock Coal Co Cheshire Kyger Peacock Holdings

Icy Roads Cause Three Accidents Near Gallipolis

State Highway Patrol reports three slick road crashes Thursday near Gallipolis. A salt truck driven by Jackson T. Walker was struck by Robert W. Jones, 23, of Logan. Eustus Jeffers, 56, sustained a bruised leg, and James D. Smith, 31, of Portsmouth, treated for a cut eye after his Gilbert Grocery Co. truck left the road and overturned into a creek. A second car hit a guard rail on Route 7. the driver Basil Johansen, 21, Gallipolis Route 2, was not injured.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol State Highway Department Robert W. Jones Logan Jackson T. Walker Gallia Eustus Jeffers Bladen James D. Smith Portsmouth Holzer Hospital Gilbert Grocery Co Ledta Basil Johannesen

Icy Streets Blamed For Minor Accident

Icy streets caused a lone accident with only minor damage. A cab driven by James Gordon Mullett of Huntington and owned by Huntington Cab Co collided with driver Wyman Ezra Sheets of Gallipolis. Notice to executors and heirs about inventories filed in estates, with hearings set for March 15, 1950 and exceptions due five days prior.

Gallipolis James Gordon Mullett Huntington Huntington Cab Co Wyman Ezra Sheets

Legal Notice of Partition Suit in Athens County

Wilbur Hawk a minor resides in Galveston Texas and is named in a partition suit filed January 25 1950 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cause No 19587. The petition seeks partition of 40.20 acres in Section No 5 Town 4 Range 18 Ohio Company’s Purchase with detailed parcel bearings and descriptions. Defendant must answer by March 18 1950 or default judgment will be entered. Attorneys Woolley Rowland and Bridgewater represent the plaintiff.

Wilbur Hawk Freda Flank Wilder Galveston Texas Guy Hawk Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lodi Athens Ohio Company Woolley, Rowland and Bridgewater Attys

Debate of a fan over basketball football and baseball

In Gallia County columnist Dann O Taber weighs loyalties among basketball football and baseball after attending seven games in the Blue Devils season. He praises Marshall Boggs Dick Shrider Don Souder and the Blue Devil varsity and notes a 3300 strong attendance and the tournament’s strong finish, praising athletics as a national healthy outlet and teacher of cooperation and initiative.

Dann O. Taber Blue Devils Marshall Boggs Dick Shrider Don Souder Blue Devil

Grace Methodist and area church services in Gallipolis

Grace Methodist led by L A Donnally lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m nursery care and multiple youth and girl scout activities throughout the week. Episcopal St Peters rector K C Wilson offers 9 30 a m holy communion and sermon with 10 45 a m church school and evening services. First Baptist W H Green offers 9 15 a m Bible school 6 30 p m youth 7 15 prayer and 7 30 evangelistic sermon The First Presbyterian with Linson H Stebbins holds 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m worship and 4 p m vesper service with choir and circle meetings.

Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally Youth Fellowship Grace Guild Fairyland Brownie Grace Choir Girl Scouts Pee ST. Peters Episcopal K. C. Wilson First Baptist W. H. Green First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Jesus Women's Association

Child Burns In Nightgown Fire At Bed Time

Bonnie Gay Elkins six years old suffered critical burns Thursday evening when her nightgown caught fire from an open fireplace. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Elkins Northup she is treated at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Bonnie Gay Elkins Wallace Elkins Northup Holzer Hospital

Weekend guests and local work noted in area

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Abbott included Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Spencer and Randy and Denver Abbott of Columbus. The Shuler Construction Co. graded for Paul Taylor and Wesley Ward. Wesley Eugene Ward works part time at Evans Super Market in Middleport. Imogene Barnett visited Anniceille Schuler. Mrs Wesley Ward.

Homer Abbott Clayton Spencer Randy Denver Abbott Columbus Wesley Ward Lowell Swisher Michael Cheshire Shuler Construction Co Paul Taylor Wesley Eugene Ward Evans Super Market Middleport Imogene Barnett Annceille

Wire Basket Mystery Baffles New York Police

Police chase a wave of thefts across mid Manhattan as 316 heavy 45 pound wire trash baskets vanish in five weeks. Officials note 4800 new baskets were issued in January and no recoveries have been made. Officers speculate uses from apartment house trash, leaves burning, or parrot cages, with no clear culprit.

New York Manhattan Frank Doyle Wilfred O'Mahoney

New Election Clerk Named in Gallipolis

Beatrice Briggs resigns after six years as clerk of the Board of Elections in Gallipolis. Mrs. Harry Maddy named new clerk and Miss Briggs becomes assistant. Charles B. Stevers elected chairman at the reorganized meeting held at the Court House Thursday afternoon.

Gallipolis Beatrice Briggs Cheshire Board of Elections Harry Maddy Miss Briggs Charles B. Stevers Court

County Co-Op Group Elects 3 Directors

Gallia County Cooperative Association elected three directors at its annual meeting held at the Farmers Hotel. Directors Wilbur Waddell Frank Mills Jr and T F Burleson were chosen to the board with Glenn Powell presiding the session. Local remarks included Operations Crossroads by W F Brown and a financial report by William Koch. Music by the Judson Four and Mrs Dean Davis accompanied.

Gallipolis Gallia County Cooperative Association, Inc Farmers Hotel Wilbur Waddell Frank Mills, Jr T. F. Burleson Glenn Powell W. F. Brown William Koch Columbus Judson Four James Danner Dean Davis Kenneth Davis Marshall Fowler C. P. Becker Management Department

Grange Admits 25 Members in Gallia County

In Gallipolis the Ohio Valley Grange welcomed 25 new members, bringing total membership to about 450. New first and second degrees awarded include Sallie Donalds Faye Walters Bill Dawson C E Day Lena Day Pluma Shong Leslie Showers Lucille Showers Carroll Williams Henry W Hatcher Chas F Weber Dana O Taber Elizabeth A Taber Ellis L Carter Franklin Cox Charles A Weaver Marcus McKean Owen Walters Perry J Bailes Grover C Donalds Elsie Ingerick John S Rodgers Robert L Cornwell Anna Plantz Walter Plantz.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Grange Sallie Donalds Faye Walters Bill Dawson C. E. Day Lena Day Pluma Shong Leslie Showers Lucille Showers Carroll Williams Henry W. Hatcher Chas. F. Weber Dana O. Taber Elizabeth A. Taber Ellis L. Carter Franklin Cox Charles A. Weaver Marcus McKean Owen Walters Perry J. Bailes Grover C. Donalds Elsie Ingerick John S. Rodgers Robert L. Cornwell Anna Plantz Walter Plantz

River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks Reports Tidal Readings

River movement listed for Gallipolis locks shows vessels with up and down times across the district, including the Neville and Pete at specific hours. Gauge readings indicate upper 18.3 feet and lower 16.9 feet with 23 percent at rollers. Kanawha Falls rising to 4.05 feet and Point Pleasant at 24.53.

Gallipolis Neville Pete Ernestine Dolle Rand Laughlin Martin Winifred Wood Atlas Monongahela Inca Orelonian Cook J. Zubic Java Sea Tampico Alcott Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Births and hospital notes from Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital reports births for Mrs. Robert Peart Gallipolis a daughter Mrs Edward Maerker Jr Coal ton a son Mrs Fred R Greenlee Vinton and Mrs John T Clark Gallipolis a son. Admissions include Willard Grover Gallipolis Thurman Kiser Gallia Ivan Eugene Mapes Jackson Harold Thompson Jr Jackson Fred H Scaife Rio Grande Annabelle Fisher Bladen Mrs Arthur West Jackson Mrs John Ord Gallipolis Ferry Discharges list numerous patients and their companions. Paul H Lambright of Lancaster re elected vice president of The Monument Builders of Ohio.

Robert Peart Gallipolis Edward Maerker, Jr Coalton Fred R. Greenlee Vinton John T. Clark Willard Grover Thurman Kiser Gallia Ivan Eugene Mapes Jackson Harold Thompson, Jr Fred H. Scaife Rio Grande Annabelle Fisher Bladen Arthur West John Ord Gallipolis Ferry Robert Guilkey Ralph Parry Clarence Lyman William Churtz Herman Harrison Smeltzer Rose Columbus Paul H. Lambright Lancaster Monument Builders of Ohio

Athens area church services and activities schedule

Friday evening service at 8 and worship Sunday at 10 30 led by Rev Harold F Kellogg with sermon On Exposing Your Soul to God. Various church groups meet weekly including intermediate training SHYF JHF and Wesley activities. Weekly choir classes and nominating committee meet, with special events and open houses across multiple days.

Harold F. Kellogg Hathamar Wesley Choir Boy Scouts Wesley Players Martzolf

Weekend Church Events Highlight Marriage Focus

Saturday choir rehearsal at 1 p.m. Sunday remarriage services at 9 and 11 a.m. sermons titled I Discover the Chief Problem in Marriage and Keeping Marriage Meaningful by Rev. and Mrs. Fred Lachs. Evening seminars on Marriage and Family run daily at 8 p.m. with topics by Prof. A. C. Anderson Dr. E. H. Hudson Hamlin Tobey and James R. Patrick.

Fred Lachs Prof A. C. Anderson E. H. Hudson Hamlin Tobey James R. Patrick

Church Schedule and Activities Listed for Week

The schedule lists Holy Communion services at 8 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. with a sermon at 10:30 a.m. Church school at 9:15 a.m. Nursery and Episcopal Men's group at 10:30 a.m. Canterbury Club at 6 p.m. Tuesday includes Confirmation class 7:30 p.m. Wednesday executive committee 7:30 p.m. Thursday Holy Communion 7 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Choir rehearsal 7 p.m. The Rev. Phil Porter Jr. is the pastor.

Episcopal Men's Organization Phil Porter, Jr

All Saints Evening Schedule At Clarks Chapel

Sunday readings at Clarks Chapel include Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Preaching follows, then Rich Land Avenue services with morning worship at 9:30 a.m. The All Saints meeting is at 2 p.m. YF at 6:30 p.m. Final message at 7:30 p.m. Rev. H. L. McDaniel serves as pastor.

Clarks Chapel Richland Avenue All Saints H. L. McDaniel

Sunday worship and programs schedule at area church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m NYPS at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Monday all music service led by Rev and Mrs Whitcomb Harding at 7 30 p m Rev Drell H Goff is the pastor.

Whitcomb Harding Drell H. Goff

Church Service Schedule with Rev Cartwright

The note lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Sunday. Midweek prayer service is 7 30 p m on Wednesday led by The Rev H R Cartwright pastor.

H. R. Cartwright

Bible school and worship schedule for several churches

Carpenter Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 39 a m message Into the Holy Place Albany Bible school 9 30 a m YPM 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Behold The Lamb of God Mid week prayer meeting 7 30 p m South Canaan Bible school 9 45 am Prayer meeting 10 45 a m Thursday Mid week prayer meeting 7 30 p m No preaching service Rev John I Snedden pastor

Carpenter—Bible School Albany—Bible School South Canaan—Bible School John I. Snedden

Meet the President and the Duty of Prayer in Everyday Religion

The article reflects on praying with dignity and preparation, contrasting personal fears before God with the ideal of prayer as a clear, scripturally grounded conversation. It cites President Hoover and Bishop Vincent, urging ministers to model disciplined, reverent prayer and to write their prayers as carefully as sermons.

Vincent Methodist Church

First Christian Bible School and Evening Services

Morning worship at 9 15, service at 10 15, supper at 5, vesper and 6 oclock talk by Dr Harry L Ice of Bethany College. Junior Endeavor and Serion Christian Endeavor at 6, interchurch youth choir at 6 30. Tuesday 6 30 Boy Scouts, Wednesday 6 30 choir rehearsal, 8 pm final lecture in series by Rev Joe B Maffetty pastor.

First Christian Bible School Harry L. Ice Bethany College Junior Serion Christian Endeavor Interchurch Boy Scouts Joe B. Maffett

Methodist Church Services and Week of Dedication

Central Ave Methodist holds morning worship at 10 30 with The Call of the Church and evening service at 7 30 The MYF choir performs Sunday Week of dedication runs March 5 to 12 The Rev William McGarity is pastor First Wesleyan Methodist hosts worship at 10 30 Evangelistic service at 7 30 with WYPS Tuesday Midweek prayer Wednesday Missionary service Thursday The Rev E C Kenney leads the church events.

Central Ave Methodist Sunday School William McGarity FIRST Wesleyan Methodist E. C. Kenney

Sunday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at Walker Street

Prayer meeting and Bible study held Sunday Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement at 20 Walker Street conducted by Leo Potts.

Walker St Leo Potts

Religious Services Schedule for Hockingport Coolville and Little Hocking

Worship times listed for three communities with church school and worship services. The Rev. O C Lockwood is named as pastor for the group. Services include 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m in Coolville and 9 30 a m in Hockingport plus 10 a m church school and 7 30 p m worship in Little Hocking with YF at 7 p m.

Hockingport Coolville Little Hocking O. C. Lockwood

Graham Chapel Sunday Services List

Graham Chapel schedules Sunday worship with Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and a young people's service at 7 p.m. Evening preaching follows at 7 30 p.m led by The Rev Charley Hill.

Graham Chapel Charley Hill

Poston Social Notes

Community snippets chronicle visits and hospital stays among Poston residents. Guests include Hoisingtons in Union and Daft and Sedgwick families from Athens, with patients like Mrs. Charlotte Smathers at Sheltering Arms Hospital and Darlene Wade noted as C. F. Wade’s granddaughter.

New Straitsville Samuel McClelan Columbus Elmer Beitelschies James Wade Darlene Wade Canaanville Kenneth Wade Chauncey Newton Norris Athens C. F. Wade Helen Hart Ollie Hillyer Susan South

Social Roundup From Union Furnace and Area

Mr and Mrs Lew Davis of near Starr visited Mrs Millie King. Paul Hull and children Barbara and Gary from Columbus spent a weekend with Carl Hull and Nice. Stanley Clark of Michigan stayed with her mother Cynthia Washburn. Dan Jones and Danelle visited Clyde Disbennet and Lois. Alma Edgar spent Sunday with her parents Art and Mrs Sargent near Starr. Cecil Lambert and son Harry Vaughn moved in with Harry McGlothlin. Delbert Reinshell and Millie King with Dan Jones visited Logan. Dwaine Clark of Jackson spent a weekend with Charles Clark. Dan Jones visited Edwin Wathman of Logan. Lester Bickle of Columbus visited Hattie Bickle.

Walter McGee Columbus Alma Edgar Art Sargent Near Starr Cecil Lambert Harry Vaughn Harry McGlothlin Delbert Reinshell Millie King Dan Jones Logan Dwaine Clark Jackson Charles Clark Edwin Wathman Lester Bickle Hattie Bickle

Disabled American Veterans to hold 23rd convention in San Francisco

National commander David M. Brown announced the 23rd annual DAV convention will be held in San Francisco from August 13 to 19. The event gathers DAV members and leaders for four days of meetings and activities.

Cincinnati David M. Brown San Francisco

Sunday Services Include Morning Sermon on Man Theme

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m feature a lesson titled Man with the Golden Text from Psalms 100 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God It emphasizes creation and belonging as his flock. Wednesday evening service follows at 7 30 p m.

Lancaster St Church of Christ Service Schedule

Bible study at 9:45 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Topic "Characteristics of Christian Giving" by Edward Whie. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Topic "Bound on Earth Bound in Heaven" by Mr. White. Wednesday midweek Bible study.

Lancaster ST Church OF Christ Edward Whie Mr. White

Sunday Schedule At Local Church Marks Week

The Rev A R Ervin serves as pastor guiding Sunday services including sermon at 10 45 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Sunday school occurs at 9 30 a m A missionary meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m and a prayer and Bible study session on Wednesday at 7 30 p m

A. R. Ervin

Athens Free Methodist Schedule of Services

The Athens Free Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev L A Robinson serves as pastor and leads the congregation Each entry notes regular weekly worship and pastoral leadership.

Athens

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Services Schedule

The Rev. Kenneth Chatfield leads worship at New Marshfield with Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Pleasanton schedule lists Sunday school 9:30 a.m. worship 7:30 p.m. and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth Chatfield

Albany Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule Details

The Rev W H Marshall presides over multiple churches with Bible school at 9 30 a m and worship services at 9 30 a m or 10 45 a m. Fourth quarterly conference is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings occur at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Snowville.

Albany Methodist Albany— Bible School Fourth Quarterly Conference Town House Temple Bibble Pearl Chapel—Bible School Snowville—Bible School

Reorganized Church Schedules Services in Nelsonville

The Plains church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m Sacrament service at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Midweek prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m Wednesday Zion's league gathers Friday at 7 30 p m Elder D V Cummings serves as pastor.

the Plains — Church Nelsonville Zion’s League D. V. Cummings

Sunday church services and programs listed

Mineral Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 Carbonda le Sunday school 9 30 Bible study 7 Conn ett Sunday school 9 30 YF 6 45 preaching 7 30 Rev Dennison LeMaster Salem Sunday school 9 30 YF 7 Evangelistic message 7 30 The Rev Phyllis Le Master pastor

Mineral Carbondale Connett Dennison LeMaster Salem Phyllis le Master

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

The church announces a Sunday morning schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Rev. James L Hyde. A Friday choir rehearsal is planned at Mrs Evans home.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Evans James L. Hyde

Strouds Run Wesleyan Mission Schedule

Sunday school begins at 2 p.m. with preaching at 3 p.m. guest speaker the Rev. Everet W. Cole. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. led by pastor the Rev. Roy Deeter.

Strouds Run Wesleyan Methodist Mission Sunday School Everet W. Cole Roy Deeter

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church Service Schedule

The Rev. Roy E. Deeter presides at Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening services WYPS at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Plains Church of God Sunday Services and Speakers

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m Mrs John Farley delivers the morning message Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev Evan Edwards as the speaker

THE Plains Church OF God John Farley Evan Edwards

Kilvert Church of God Weekly Schedule Notice

Kilvert Church of God announces services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m weekly with worship sessions at 8 p m on Wednesdays and a 7 p m prayer meeting.

Bible study and service meetings this week

Bible study sessions titled Who Will Share In The Final Witness meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday. A second study Final War For Freedom is set for 7 30 p m Thursday. A service meeting also occurs at 7 30 p m.

Services Held For Carl Hull

Funeral services for Carl Hull 59 a former Chauncey resident who died in Aquila Ariz last Friday were held Wednesday at 1 p m in Chauncey Church of Christ Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated Pallbearers were Chauncey Mine 25 employees where Hull worked as an electrician for years Burial was in Dew Cemetery near Buchtel Hulls son Carl Hull Jr was killed in a road accident between Chauncey and Nelsonville on Christmas Day 1936.

Chauncey Carl Hull Aquila Ariz Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Mine 25 Hull Dew Buchtel

Hooper Ridge Group Meets for All Day Quilt Event

The Hooper Ridge Group of the Millfield Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Richard Kasler home for an all day quilting session. Five members and five guests shared dinner. The group plans to meet in March at Golda Kasler’s home. Mrs. Harry Linscott and twins Paul Lee Paula Marie returned home Sunday. Clifton Linscott visited his parents Dow and Mrs. Linscott over the weekend.

Millfield

Miss Wilma Augustine Hosts Dinner at Home

Chauncey Miss Wilma Augustine was hostess at a two course dinner Sunday at her home near Millfield. Present were James Wade Tap pie and brother Joe of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Norris, Donna Lee and Sylvia Ann Norris, Mrs. Dana McKinley, Gloria Jean Myers, and Lucky Russell McKinley. Mrs. Norris and Mrs. McKinley made candy and music for the afternoon party was provided by James and Joe Tippie.

Chauncey Wilma Augustine Millfield James Wade Tappie Brother Joe Athens Corbin Norris Donna Lee Sylvia Ann Norris Dana McKinley Gloria Jean Myers Lucky Russell McKinley Norris

Sanders Undergoes Appendixectomy at Sheltering Arms

Jack Sanders of Trimble Heights had an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital this week. His condition is reported favorable. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders of Trimble Heights.

Chauncey Jack Sanders Trimble Heights Sheltering Arms Hospital Fred Sanders

Mason News Notes and Family Visits Across Mason Area

Mrs Rodger Russell of Norfolk visits son Jimmy and family while Mason residents host guests including Mr and Mrs G W Shank and Mr and Mrs Curtiss McDaniel. Youth fellowship guests from Mason attend Union group at Mr and Mrs Douglas Roush. Birth announced for son of Ronald Zerkle at Schaekel Clinic with grandparents listed.

Mason Rodger Russell Norfolk Jimmy Charles Wallace Sally Tommy Point Pleasant G. W. Shank Mark McDaniel Huntington Curtiss McDaniel Gary Nobles Mr. Nobles West Columbia Mason Eub Union Youth Fellowship Douglas Roush Union Nan McIntosh Emogene Crow Ruth McIntosh Jimmy Sayre Woodrow Foreman Helena Gibbs Susie Cartwright Larry Belcher Michael Grimm Chester Roush Janice Ingels Bertha Young Everett Foreman Sue Schwarz Violet Young Irma Hall Hilda Hall Ivan Shumake Betty McKinny Sharon Foreman Myra Foreman Shirley Dotson Betty Davis Eleanor Cundiff Velma Young Gary Wilson Ronald Zerkle Schaekel Clinic Guy Roush Frank Zerkle New Haven Marilyn Schwarz Middleport Edith Ingels

Chauncey area church notices list Sunday services

Church news lists services for Chauncey area parishes and surrounding towns. Churches named include Church of Christ, Methodists, Morristown Holiness, Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventist, East Millfield Mission, The Plains Methodists and Nazarene. Activities cover Sunday school morning services and evening preaching with weekly midweek prayers and youth programs.

Church Millfield Chauncey Morristown Helen Tatman Martha Bullock Church OF God Clarence Way Seventh Day Adventist Benjamin Mowry East Millfield J. B. McClung

Chauncey Girl Hurt In Stairway Accident

Ann Simonton daughter of Willard and Mrs Simonton was injured at school on Wednesday when knocked down a stairway at Chauncey Dover High School She was taken to Marietta Hospital with no skull fracture per X ray and will remain in bed several days

Chauncey Ann Simonton Willard Simonton Marietta Hospital Ann Chauncey- Dover High School

Hoover First President Seen on Television in 1927

Herbert Hoover became the first president to be televised while secretary of commerce in 1927. The demonstration used Bell Labs gear to transmit a head and shoulders image from Washington to New York by wire and radio.

New York Herbert Hoover Bell Telephone Laboratories Hoover Washington

Chauncey Family Dines with Margaret Kern in Columbus

Mrs Adda Tippett and Mr and Mrs Carroll Tippett with their children Carolyn and Russell and Douglas Kern of Chauncey were in Columbus Sunday where they were entertained at dinner by their daughter Mrs Margaret Kern.

Chauncey Adda Tippett Carroll Tippett Carolyn and Russell Douglas Kern Columbus Margaret Kern

Mrs. Mary Meinhart Improves After Illness

Condition of 89 year old Mrs. Mary Meinhart of 109 Converse Street reported improved after a period of serious illness at home.

Chauncey Mary Meinhart

Notable visitors from Portsmouth in Mille field

Mrs. John Ashe Worth of Portsmouth visits Mille field with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Homer Omen.

Chauncey John Asheworth Portsmouth Millefield Homer Omen

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