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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

7

Six Chapters Are To Send Delegates

Three Ohio Freemasonry leaders and many visitors are expected at a district Royal Arch Mason meeting at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville on Friday evening March 10. The session aligns with the annual inspection of St. Bernard Chapter No. 156 RA M as part of Ohio Grand Chapter activities. Ed Selby, Martins Ferry, grand high priest. Ed Morgenstern, Marietta, grand master. Thomas Gibson, grand swordbearer, are named as attendees.

Nelsonville Ohio Freemasonry Royal Arch Mason Organization Masonic Temple St. Bernard Ed Selby Martins Ferry Ohio Grand Chapter Ed Morgenstern Marietta Ohio Grand Council Thomas Gibson

Pasteeth Denture Powder Promises Comfort and Fresh Breath

Advertisement claims FASTEETH keeps dentures in place and comfortable. Sprinkle on plates to improve eating and speaking with no gummy taste, while reducing denture odor. Available at drug stores under the ad.

Surgical Dressings Service Is Halted

Surgical dressing classes in Nelsonville are closed as February quotas are met. No further work until March quota and supplies arrive. Grand Commandery of Ohio Knights Templar to visit. Curtis McKelvy will accompany Selby. District chapters from Lancaster New Lexington Marietta Beverly Athens Logan expected. Oliver Ormiston to inspect St Bernard Chapter. Past master’s degree to be exemplified. Lunch after session. Rev Lloyd Evans is high priest Roy Sayers is scribe. Chapter to convene at 7 30.

Nelsonville R. L. Hamill Grand Commandery Ohio Knights-Templar Curtis McKelvy Shadyshie Selby Lancaster New Lexington Marietta Beverly Athens Logan Eers Oliver Ormiston Bartlett St. Bernard Lloyd Evans Roy Sayers

Carnegie Club Directs NHS Program in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville high school assembly sponsored by the Carnegie Club featured the pledge service led by Eileen Davis, readings by Helen Odenthal, and remarks from Rev. E C Bond on revival services at Lighthouse Tabernacle. The NHS Band performed, and D W Codding noted a Chicago meeting.

Shirley Sayres E. C. Bond Gladstone Woodhouse Lighthouse Tabernacle Jesus

Loyal Women observe birthday party at Church of Christ

Mrs. Bertha Lawson hosted a Loyal Women's Class gathering at her West Washington Street home to honor Mrs. Sam Nease. Mrs. Adda James led a short business session and Hyla Harrold gave devotions, followed by contests, readings and a refreshments service for 18 members. Mrs. James Beard will host Cosmopolitan Club at Fayette Street home Friday night March 10 at 7.

Nelsonville Bertha Lawson Loyal Church of Christ West Washington St Lawson Sam Nease Adda James Hyla Harrold James Beard Cosmopolitan Club Fayette St

Barker Family Hosts Kin in Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs Will L Barker welcomed Tuesday their cousin Mrs Roy Pilcher and her mother Mrs Lilkey from 10 E Union St Athens. Will L Barker was a business visitor in Athens on Monday.

Will L. Barker Roy Pilcher Lilkey E. Union St Athens

Nazarene Church Revival in Chauncey Kicks April 10

The Plains Church of Nazarene in Chauncey will hold a revival starting April 10 with pastor Frank Noel as evangelist. The Dickenson Sisters will provide nightly music, Vera Bridgewater will lead congregational singing, and Zina Wharton will be the pianist.

Chauncey Plains Church of Nazarene Frank Noel Dickenson Sisters Vera Bridgewater Zina Wharton

Fete Honors Pvt Russell Johnson At Chauncey Buffet

Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney hosted a High Street buffet in Chauncey on Sunday honoring Pvt Russell Johnson on furlough from Amarillo Texas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson Miss Alice Johnson Mrs Julia Johnson Smith Sandra Roberta Isabelle Courtney and Junior Courtney plus Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney High St Pvt Russell Johnson Amarillo Texas Dan Johnson Alice Johnson Julia Johnson Smith Sandra Roberta Russell Leslie Johnson Isabelle Courtney Junior Courtney

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Miss Charlene Leonard returned to Dayton after a week’s visit. Chauncey residents Naomi Savage Vern Robinett and family guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett in Millfield. Anita Sisson and Max Robinett from Trimble visited. Emma Heffken of Glouster recently visited sister Eda Heffken in Millfield.

Chauncey Charlene Leonard Dayton Naomi Savage Lexington Ave Vern Robinett Max Near Logan William Sisson Anita of Trimble Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Emma Heffken Glouster Eda Heffken

Gatter Walsh Marriage License Granted in Athens County

Pvt Henry Gatter 20 and Patricia Holland Walsh 20 both of Ohio University were issued a marriage license in Athens County Probate Court. Gatter lists Wyncote Pennsylvania as his home.

Athens County Pvt Henry Gatter ASTF Ohio University Patricia Holland Walsh Gatter Wyncote Pa

Dover Woman To Direct Trimble Grange Meeting

Chauncey regular Trimble Grange No. 1830 meeting postponed from last Saturday due to weather. Rescheduled for March 11 at 8 p m in the Trimble Grange Hall with a business session a literary program and lunch. Mrs Celia Boudinot Millfield is master.

Chauncey Trimble Grange No Trimble Grange Hall Celia Boudinot Millfield Trimble Grange

Mrs Jean Brown Slips in Millfield Kitchen

Mrs Jean Brown sustained a head wound after slipping in the kitchen of her home in Millfield on Wednesday. She struck her head on the door casing, requiring two stitches, and was treated at Dr. Cr N Sanders' office.

Chauncey Jean Brown Cme Millfield Cr. N. Sanders

Twenty Youth At Chauncey Attend Athens Meeting

Twenty young people from First Church Chauncey joined Rey and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney for an interdenominational youth meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Athens. The program included a musical number, social hour, games and refreshments. Names include Vergene Nye Donald Nye Naomi Savage John Pierce Mary Helen Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber Donna Seiber Donna Skinner Elaine McKibben Richard Stalder Russell Johnson Junior Courtney Ralph Brown Betty Jandes Isabelle Courtney Thelma Brookins Charles Henry Bill Henry Jeanette Blackford Fred Rupe.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Rey Gilbert Courtney Athens Presbyterian Church Chauncey Church Vergene Nye Donald Nye Naomi Savage John Pierce Mary Helen Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber Donna Seiber Donna Skinner Elaine McKibben Richard Stalder Russell Johnson Junior Courtney Ralph Brown Betty Jandes Isabelle Courtney Thelma Brookins Charles Henry Bill Henry Jeanette Blackford Fred Rupe

Freeman Children Undergo Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Chauncey Isabelle Jackie and Donald Freeman of Millfield had tonsil and adenoids removed on Monday. They were accompanied by their mother Mrs Elizabeth Freeman and Mrs Garnet Blower of Millfield.

Chauncey Isabelle Jackie and Donald Freeman Elizabeth Freeman Millfield Garnet Blower

East PTA Meeting Set for Friday Afternoon

Nelsonville notes the East P T A will convene Friday at 3 oclock in the East building with all members urged to attend.

East Pta Nelsonville P.T.A

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