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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1951

Page

2

Chauncey D. Seniors Readies Play It’s A Great Life

Chauncey-Dover High School senior class will stage a three act farce comedy It’s A Great Life at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday March 29 and 30 in the school auditorium. The Wilson family hails from Mr and Mrs Wilson with Mary and Ted facing modern family trials. Thursday’s cast includes Jack Lester Bob Daugherty Lowell Davis Barbara Nogrady Norma Bobo Dana Robinson Donna Russell Pete Evener Edna Leiber Barbara Staley Tom Cline. Friday’s cast features Rich Johnson Dick Collins Ronald Cline Patty Wallace Lucy Mazio Mary Howard Helen Ley Dick Simpson Ellen Lopez Jean Matson Jack Antle. Miss Juanita Jones and Mrs Leah Featherston direct.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Wilson Ellen Lopez Jean Matson Jack Antle Juanita Jones Leah Featherston

Wesley Foundation Choir Easter Program Local Congregations

The Wesley Foundation Choir of Ohio University will perform an Easter music hour at Jacksonville Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Jacksonville and Trimble Methodist churches, the group then performs in Corning that evening, with appearances Sunday at Chauncey and The Plains churches. A Good Friday candlelight service involves Jacksonville, Trimble, Millfield and Chauncey churches.

Glouster Wesley Foundation Ohio University Jacksonville Methodist Church Jacksonville Trimble Foundation Corning Chauncey Plains Methodist Millfield

Child's World Is Wonderful

Ten year old Carmelita Pionka of Chicago Illinois had been underweight and listless. Her mother started HADACOL after a grandmother suggested it, and Carmelita’s appetite and energy improved with three meals a day and snacks. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for HADACOL.

Carmelita Pionka A. Pionka S. Aberdeen Chicago Ill Carmelita Missouri Hadacol Adv

Kiwanis Plans Joint Meeting for Two Clubs

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hears of a proposed joint meeting with the Maita McConnelsville Kiwanis Club to be scheduled later. Past president Joe Williams reads a letter noting honorable mention for community achievements in 1950, marking the second straight year in the small club division. Attendees include Richard Guinther Rev John Devol L E Richardson Ray White Joe Williams Carl Bradbury Enlon Grubbs George Campbell Lawrence Cothert Ben Goldberg Dan Kovach Hugh Billingsly and B R Angle.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Ray White Inter-club Maita-McConnelsville Kiwanis Club Joe Williams Ellis Kerr Richard Guinther John Devol L. E. Richardson Carl Bradbury Enlon Grubbs George Campbell Lawrence Cother

Glouster Trimble Grange Meeting This Saturday

Trimble Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Grange home. After the meeting a potluck supper will be served.

Glouster Trimble Grange Grange

Communion Planned for Thursday in Nelsonville Church

In Nelsonville the union anniversary communion service is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Christian Church with several ministers sharing the program. Rev J L Evans will deliver the communion meditation. Rev Paul Niswander and Rev J A Long will serve at the table. Rev B J Hall offers the evening prayer. laymen will serve attendees.

Nelsonville Christian Church J. L. Evans Paul Niswander J. A. Long B. J. Hall Presbyterian Church Jesus

Troop 5 Finishes Decor at Little House in Nelsonville

Girl Scout Troop 5 completed a Handywoman badge project at Little House painting a piano end tables and building a coffee table from a library table. The newly decorated pieces with maple sofas and chairs enhance Little House's appearance with leader Mrs. Willis E. Wolfe guiding Shir ley Byers Patty Donahey Joyce Fisk Phyliss Hall Rosalie Hartley Kay Harmony Marinel Weymiller and Martha Weller among the members.

Nelsonville Little House Shirley Byers Patty Donahey Joyce Fisk Phyliss Hall Rosalie Hartley

Births and Admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital

A birth to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sherrick of New Lexington. Admitted: Julius W. Bratka of Jacksonville. Donney Altman of Nelsonville. Mrs. Joseph Boras of Murray City. Mrs. Dale Cook of Logan. David Morris of Nelsonville. Raymond James Smith of Glouster Route 3. Henry C. Morgan of Chauncey. Mrs. Robert E. Jewitt of New Straitsville. Mrs. Ben Kirkendall of Nelsonville. William N. Coster of Hemlock. Mrs. William Leonard of Logan Route 4 and their son. Mrs. Nora Ervin of Nelsonville. Arkley of Shawnee.

Cecil Sherrick New Lexington Julius W. Bratka Jacksonville Donney Altman Nelsonville Joseph Boras Murray City Dale Cook Logan David Morris Raymond James Smith Glouster Henry C. Morgan Chauncey Robert E. Jewitt New Straitsville Ben Kirkendall William N. Coster Hemlock William Leonard Nora Ervin Frank Arkley Shawnee

Junior Senior Prom Set for May 11 at Elks Club

Nelsonville announces the annual Junior-Senior Prom will be held May 11 at the Elks Club a month later than usual. Music will be provided by Bob Holloway and his orchestra.

Nelsonville Elks’ Club Bob Holloway

Firefighters Contain Grease Fire at Colonial Restaurant

In Nelsonville the Colonial Restaurant kitchen on Public Square faced a flash grease fire around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Firemen used a CO2 extinguisher to control the blaze with no damage, as stated by George Godenschwager.

Nelsonville Public Square George Godenschwager

Methodist Circle 4 Social Notes Meeting at Davis Home

Nelsonville WSCS Circle 4 members meet at Annabelle Davis on Poplar Street after the Christian Church union service. Frances Stage leads a program on Building and Using a Worship Program. Poems, study review, games, and prizes mark the event with 10 members present.

Circle 4 WSCS Methodist Church Marie Weiss Pearl Williams Annabelle Davis Poplar St Davis Christian Church Frances Stage Newton Mildred Carlin Rachel Inman Rickey Shearer

Circle 2 WSCS Met at Mrs Shearer Home

Circle 2 WSCS of the Methodist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Dorothy Shearer. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Miles Howe and Mrs Freda Newton. Devotions were given by Mrs.

Circle 2 WSCS Methodist Church Dorothy Shearer Miles Howe Freda Newton

Cantata Set for Sunday at Trimble First Church

The Trimble First Church of Christ adult and junior choirs present a cantata Easter Light on Sunday at 6 30 a m in the church auditorium with a children’s program at 9 30 a m The Rev Gilbert Courtney leads morning worship at 10 30 with special choir music A Good Friday program is set for 7 30 p m by the Christian Women’s Fellowship led by Mrs Mabel Siss A reception for new members follows at 7 30 this evening featuring a short music program

The Christian Women’s Fellowship Mabel Siss

Past Noble Grands Meet at Conway Home

The Past Noble Grands Club of the Nineveh Re bekah Lodge held a Friday evening gathering at Mrs. Mary Conaway’s home in Glouster. Readings included God Knows Your Face and Easter messages. Prizes were won by Lena Bratka and Ida Brooks. Guests were Mrs. Gladys Kempton and Mrs. Mary Jane Swartz.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Mary Conaway Bertha Lee Ida’ Davis Brooks Maude Davis Korea Lena Bratka Gladys Kempton Maude Muller Captalin Roberts Ida Brooks Mary Jane Swartz

Legion Baseball Meet Called for Sunday

Harry Richards calls a meeting of boys wishing to join the junior American Legion team for the coming season. Sunday at Legion Hall 2 p.m. a former junior player now in professional baseball will speak. Bring last season’s uniforms for measurement for new suits.

Glouster Harry Richards American Legion Legion Hall Mr. Richards

Local Notes Include Hospital Observation and Visits

Mrs. Francis Barrett seeks observation at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Columbus resident Mrs. Alice Nye visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Nye. Mrs. Clara Hartley Sharon attended Chauncey Church of Christ anniversary in Athens and visited son-in-law Daniel A. Pierce. Mrs. Gertrude Butler of Rutland joined relatives Estelle Bolling and attended funeral attendees in Jackson ville and Marietta.

Francis Barrett Jacksonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Alice Nye Columbus Hubert Nye Clara Hartley Sharon Athens Loyal Women’s Chauncey Church of Christ Daniel A. Pierce Stimson Avenue Gertrude Butler Rutland Russell Brewer George Dayton George H. Campbell Henry Phillips Kentucky

Local residents visit places and attend basketball game

Mrs. John Reho and Mrs. Dera Titko and Eugene were business visitors in New Lexington. Jennie Dudash and daughter Jean were in Zanesville. Numerous locals including Mr and Mrs William Palmer and many others attended a Corning Shawnee basketball game in Athens on Friday night.

Athens Corning Shawnee Charles Stewart Elbert Penrod Columbus Hobart Cook Glenna Palmer New Lexington Edward Cook Murray City Josephine Hashman Gelden Drake

Easter Friday Service at Evangelical Church

Union services will be conducted on Good Friday at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev. Dale Earnest and the Rev. Charles Cecil will be in charge.

Moose Women to Meet Glouster Thursday Night

The Women of the Moose plan a chapter meeting in Moose Hall, Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the chapter room to discuss club affairs.

MOOSE Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Twig 4 Easter Bazaar At Kuhn's Clothing Window Display

Twig 4 Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild showcases items in Kuhn's Clothing windows for an Easter bazaar to be held Saturday. Bazaar opens at 9 a.m. at the Little Valley Coat office on W. Columbus Street with aprons toys Easter eggs and baked goods. Orders for food or baked goods may be telephoned to 150 R.

Twig 4 Mount St. Mary Hospital

Business Girls Class Holds Easter Meeting at Koker Home

Mrs Joseph Mallin and Mrs Harold Koker hosted the Christian Church Business Girls Class Thursday. Mrs Margaret Howe led the session and the group voted to donate to the Easter offering and to bring a pot holder to the next meeting. Mrs Wanda Gulley read an Easter story and refreshments were served.

Joseph Mallin Harold Koker The Christian Church Koker Margaret Howe Wanda Gulley

Easter Sunrise Service Planned at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ in Glouster will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. with robed youth choir under Jo Lavon Alderman and Rae Bond Alley providing music. Daniel K. Teater leads the devotional entitled One Look at Jesus and the Lord's Supper will be served. Baptisms were held Friday for Donna Smith Connie Hook Mary Lou Spencer and Gerald Hook with others awaiting baptism.

Glouster Church of Christ Jo Lavon Alderman Rae Bond Alley Christ Daniel K. Teater Jesus Donna Smith Connie Hook Mary Lou Spencer Gerald Hook

Birthday party marks Patty Nye eighth birthday

Mrs. Hubert Nye hosted a party observing her daughter Patty Nye’s eighth birthday. Guests included Jane Sams Beverly Sawyer Barbara Hanson Rolland Hanson Mary Lee Helen Kollar Janet Brewer Patty Brewer Hubert Nye Donnie Nye and Mrs Ralph Sawyer. Mrs. Ethel Brewer assisted with serving.

Millfield Hubert Nye Patty Jane Sams Beverly Sawyer Barbara Rolland Hanson Mary Lee Helen Kollar Janet Patty Brewer Hubert Donnie Nye Ralph Sawyer Nye Ethel Brewer

Union Meeting Called for Friday at Arkies Place

Local Union No. 9585 leaders Albertus Lowry and Robert Payne call a meeting at Arkies Place Red town for Friday March 23 at 2 p.m with the local's lawyer and C. W. Brownfield expected to attend.

Glouster Albertus Lowry Robert Payne Arkie’s Place Redtown C. W. Brownfield

Candlelight Service Planned by Jacksonville Methodists

Rev. Franklin Cooley announces a Good Friday candlelight service at Jacksonville Methodist Church Friday at 7 p.m. cooperative participation includes Methodist churches from Trimble Millfield and Chauncey.

Glouster Franklin Cooley Jacksonville Methodist Church Trimble Millfield Chauncey

Peterson's Ointment Gains Fame For Pile Relief

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment that gave quick cooling relief from pile itching and smarting. The ad claims its fame spread nationwide making Peterson's Ointment a favorite in thousands of homes. It promotes a 40c box or 70c applicator tube with a money back guarantee.

Buffalo Peterson

Men's Class Fish Fry Held at Trimble Church

CHAUNCEY The Trimble Church of Christ Men s Class held a fish fry in the Grange hall last night with 25 men present. John Penrod presided as class president with Emery Brown as secretary. Willard Buchman elected class teacher and L R Gooding Vaughn Earich as substitute teachers. Short talks were given by Roy Byers Roy Kasler Earl Mohler Bart Pettit Clark West and John Penrod. Supper was served by the social committee William Sisson Charles Martin John Heiser and L R Gooding.

Chauncey Trimble

Fire department phone numbers changed temporarily

Mayor Charles Wadley reports a temporary change in fire reporting calls. In case of fire residents must contact fire chief T. R. Hamilton or Marshal Cliff Banfield or Mayor Wadley instead of calling Henry & Son garage.

Chauncey Charles Wadley T. R. Hamilton Cliff Banfield Wadley Henry & Son Garage

Complaints About Garbage Burning Prompt City Officials

Chauncey mayor and village councilmen appeal to residents to stop burning waste paper and trash. They note numerous complaints from residents, especially the sick, and urge compliance with the ban due to an ordinance and widespread offense.

Chauncey

Canvass Completed By Four Solicitors In Dover Township

Dover Township chairman reports four solicitors completed the canvass in the first days and submitted reports and funds to Township Chairman Joe Bowman. Participants include Mayor Charles Wadley and Frank Lewis for business places, Mrs Opal Poling for Ellis and Jacobs Avenues, and Mrs Erma Roberts for Mill Street. Early reports indicate a favorable response toward a township goal of 350 dollars.

Chauncey Dover Township Red Cross Joe Bowman Charles Wadley Frank Lewis Opal Poling Ellis and Jacobs Avenues Erma Roberts Mill St

Reception Planned For New Members at Trimble Church

CHAUNCEY The Trimble Church of Christ will host a reception for new members tonight at 7 30. The program includes a hymn sing choral music a male vocal trio two short talks by ministers and a formal reception. A social hour follows with refreshments served by the women of the church. The public is invited.

Chauncey Trimble

Heffken Family Visits Spanning Several Towns

Mr and Mrs Theodore Heffken of Glouster spent Sunday at the home of their son John Heffken and children Teddy Susie Mark Marilyn of Athens. Mr and Mrs Henry Heffken entertained for the weekend Mr and Mrs Floyd Braid and daughter Kathy and Mr and Mrs Don Hanwick and daughter Deborah of Corning and Carolyn.

Theodore Heffken Glouster John Heffken Teddy Susie Mark Marilyn Athens Henry Heffken Floyd Braid Kathy Don Hanwick Deborah Corning Carolyn Robert Mingus Bobby Hattie Mingus Millfield Bob Evertts Near Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Donald Handa Cleveland Mr. Handa Charles Handa

Mrs Craft to Host Rothwell Club Gathering

Mrs. W. A. Craft will host the Rothwell Club at her Spring Street home Thursday at 2 p.m.

Craft Glouster W. A. Craft Rothwell Club Spring St

Kidney Slow-Down May Bring Restless Nights

When kidney function slows and causes backache dizziness and low energy. Restful sleep is upset by minor bladder irritations from cold or diet. Doan s Pills offer mild diuretic relief praised by millions for over five decades to help kidneys flush waste.

Dean Doan

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