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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1948

Page

7

Cancer Movies Shown At Trimble Grange Meeting

Trimble Grange met at Grange Home on Saturday evening as three candidates received first and second degrees. Everett Carbaugh of Athens presented moving pictures titled The Enemy Within and scenes of Princess Elizabeth’s wedding to promote cancer awareness and early precautions. A potluck supper followed.

Glouster Trimble Grange Grange Everett Carbaugh Athens Elizabeth England

Troop 72 Boy Scouts Plan Salvage Drive Saturday

Troop 72 Boy Scouts will meet at the scout room Saturday at 9 30 a m to gather salvage. They will start at Paris and work toward Glouster, covering Urbancrest and continuing south through Glouster. The drive collects scrap iron waste fats and waste paper with paper to be boxed or tied in bundles.

Glouster Boy Scouts Paris Urbancrest

10 Days Remain To Purchase Licenses In Vernon

GLOUSTER C. B. Vernon calls on motorists to buy license tags before the deadline. Ten working days remain to make purchases, with tags available at Vernon Electric during store hours.

Glouster C. B

King of Kings Film Shown Friday at Palace Theater

Rev. Eugene Brown of the Methodist Church announces a free screening of the moving picture King of Kings at the Palace Theater Friday at 2 p.m. The event bears no admission charge and invites all to attend.

Glouster Eugene Brown Methodist Church Moving Picture Palace Theater

Jacksonville Trimble seniors stage Second Childhood play

The Jacksonville Trimble High School senior class revives a long dormant tradition with a Friday 8 p.m. performance of Second Childhood in the school auditorium. Faculty supervisor is Paul Fiske. Cast includes Charles Erwin Anne Gooding Mary Elizabeth Koches Kenneth Eberts Melvin Hanley Mary Ann Moleski Christine Yonkoski Mary Lou Van Hall Joann Kennard Dan Russell Vern Bratka and Bob Mount.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble High School Paul Fiske Charles Erwin Joanne Gooding Mary Elizabeth Koches Kenneth Eberts Melvin Hanley Mary Ann Moleski Christine Yonkoski Mary Lou van Hall Joann Kennard Dan Russell Vern Bratka Bob Mount

Minstrel Rehearsal Planned for Tonight

Frank Seiler president of the Bandboosters Club announces that the minstrel cast, rehearsing the past nights, will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in American Legion Hall for the first full circle rehearsal. Absent members should attend or risk losing parts to others.

Glouster Frank Seiler Bandboosters Club American Legion Hall

Rites for J. M. Watkins Held Thursday Morning

Funeral services for J. M. Watkins were held Thursday at 10:00 a m in the C F Wallace funeral home. Mrs C B Vernon and Mrs J H Elias sang two numbers as the Rev Eugene Brown officiated. Burial followed in Mountsville Cemetery.

Condition Improves for Mrs Hartley After Illness

Mrs William Hartley, ill with influenza for a week, shows some improvement and is able to be up only part of the time.

Glouster William Hartley

Public Party Set for Saturday in K. of P. Hall

A public party is announced for Saturday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall. The event invites community members to join for an evening of fellowship and entertainment.

Glouster K. of P. Hall

Funeral services held for J. M. Watkins in Glouster

GLOUSTER C A Daugherty of Athens attended funeral services for J. M. Watkins in Glouster on Thursday.

Glouster C. A. Daugherty Athens J. M. Watkins

Church News Of Glouster and Surrounding Eds

Local church notices list services across Glouster Jacksonville Hollister Concord Union and nearby towns. Pastors include A A Green Daniel K Teater Eugene Brown H H Lafferty Leona Thompson and Lewis Robinson. Activities cover Sunday schools worship prayer communion and Easter observances.

Hollister Mr. Green Concord Union Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Glouster Methodist Eugene Brown Jacksonville H. H. Lafferty Trimble Mr. Lafferty Chauncey Methodist Mr. la

Portland Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

The WSCS met at Mrs. William Tal bott's home. Families like the Worthingtons and Ritchie clan visited relatives in Youngstown and Spiller. Others include Hendersons, Larsons, and McLeods visiting from Cottage ville Belpre and Marietta. The Dravo 42 crew member Charles Ward resumed work after vacation. An Arlington trip and a home demonstration meeting led by Mrs. Nolan of Middleport wrapped the notices.

Portland WSCS William Talbott Francis Worthington J. A. Siders Youngstown Fred Ritchie Eugene Spiller Milo Rhodes R. S. Henderson Jeanette Mattie Henderson Charles Larson Marjorie Cottageville Clara Larson Cc. E. Johnson U. S. Engineers Marietta Cecil McLeod Belpre Kenneth McLeod Charles Ward Eva Blosser Vienna Louis Shafer van McDade W. E. McDade Arlington George FE. Bush Nolan Middleport

Birth announced for Michael Earl Jenkins in Columbus family

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jenkins announce the birth of their son Michael Earl in Columbus formerly Chauncey. Grandparents are A. B. Lester of Chauncey and Arthur Jenkins of Cheshire.

Chauncey Earl Jenkins Oleta Lester Columbus Michael Earl A. B. Lester Arthur Jenkins Cheshire

Birth of Charles Ronald to Kenneth Owen and Jessie Lester

Kenneth Owen and Jessie Lester of Columbus announce the birth of a son named Charles Ronald. Grandparents are A. B. Lester of Chauncey and Charles Owen of Marysville Ohio. Services and church notices follow for Bishopville and Trimble West Side Church of Christ with Bible study and preaching times listed.

Chauncey Kenneth Owen Jessie Lester Columbus Charles Ronald A. B. Lester Charles Owen Marysville Ohio Bishopville

Church News Of Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Services

Local church notices list Sunday schools and worship times for Chauncey Morristown The Plains and surrounding communities. Rev J A Long evangelist scheduled. youth and midweek services noted along with hospital update on Helen Bullock.

Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock L. R. Roberts Morristown Holiness Helen Tattman Young People’s Meeting Seventh Day Adventist R. A. Bata Church OF God Clarence Way Church OF Christ Chauncey Millfield Trimble Green's Run Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Dick Wilcox J. A. Long Plains Methodist Church Charles Caffrey Nelsonville Methodist Taylor University the Plains Amesville THE Plains Church OF the Nazarene Lena Brandenberg Free Will Baptist Gus Graham ZION Zaleski Wellston Prattsville

Son-in-Law in Critical Condition at White Cross Hospital

Mr and Mrs A B Lester and daughter Miss Ruth Lester Chauncey were called to Columbus Wednesday for the serious illness of Earl Jenkins son-in-law to the Lesters. Jenkins was removed to White Cross Hospital where his condition is described as critical.

Chauncey Helen L.bullock Blaine Bullock Osteopathic Hospital Marietta A. B. Lester Ruth Lester Columbus Earl Jenkins White Cross Hospital

Chauncey Church Soup Sale Saturday at Mill Street

Chauncey Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church will conduct a soup sale at the home of Mrs. Betty Boling on Mill Street Saturday at 11 am. Proceeds benefit church activities and local services.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Betty Boling Mill St

Religion Film To Be Shown In Chauncey

Chauncey will host the film The King of Kings in cooperation with the Athens County Ministerial Association at Globe Theater. Showtimes are Monday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. The schedule serves Chauncey Dover school children. Admission details not listed.

Chauncey Athens County Ministerial Association Globe Theater Chauncey-Dover

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