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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1956

Page

3

Chauncey Personal Visits Scatter Across Area

A long list of weekend and Sunday visits ties Chauncey area residents to family and friends. Toledo visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Warren stayed with Mrs Dewitt Walker while Mrs Ruby Steele and Mrs Hazel Bellar stopped by Rev Helen Tatman. Numerous guests visited Columbus, Corning, Millfield, and surrounding towns, including Marine Corps family time at Camp LeJeune and hospital treatment for Ralph McKibben after a mine accident near Oak Grove.

Charles Warren Toledo Dewitt Walker Sharon Jennie Courtney Warren Walker Ruby Steele Greendale Hazel Bellar Near Millfield Helen Tatman Raymond Savage Waverly Mary Lee Savage Sanford Bently Archie Stanley Damon Bentley Don Turrill Tim Chuvales John Chuvales Corning William Lindley Columbus Clark Preston Bobbie Linda Rolland Slisher Becky Arthur Smith Jr Ralph Barker Harold Barker Sue Barbara Jan Taylor Marine Corps Camp LeJeune N. C Charles Fender Burg Johnston Gid Fallon Akron Olive Brookins Millfield Guy Brookins Edmund Efaw and Sons E. W. Bingman Harold Brown Carl Olson Mount St. Mary Hospital Clyde Bobo

Ostrex Tonic Promises Iron Boost for Vitality

Vintage ad urges husbands and wives to combat fatigue by taking Ostrex Tonic tablets rich in iron and vitamins. It claims a daily dose provides as much iron as heavy amounts of oysters, liver, or beef, and promotes a seven day trial and a cheaper larger size with a $1.45 saving.

Ex-Resident Julia Soini Dies at 77 in Fairport Harbor

Julia H. Soini, 77, former Jacksonville resident, died after a long illness at her Fairport Harbor home. She moved there in 1945. her husband Carlo preceded her. Survived by three daughters, a son Emil, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Potts Funeral Home Fairport Harbor. Burial in Lutheran Cemetery.

Jacksonville Julia H. Soini Fairport Harbor Carlo Felix Lindholm Elma Smith Richard Goellner Cleveland Emil Lancaster Potts Lutheran Cemetery

Chauncey Ladies Aid Quilting Session Held at Mary Dew Home

The Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid met at Mary Dew's Jacobs Avenue home for quilting. Evelyn Burchfield's birthday was honored with a noon covered-dish dinner and a decorated cake. Louella Preston presided over business. the group will meet again next Thursday.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Chauncey Methodist Church Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Evelyn Burchfield Louella Preston Aid

Chillicothe Resident Mentioned in Local Notes

Harry Ingham of Chillicothe is cited in community notices. Mr and Mrs Ralph McKibben visited Mrs Lillie McKibben in Zaleski, reflecting local family connections and social visits.

Harry Ingham Chillicothe Ralph McKibben Mr. McKibben Lillie McKibben Zaleski

Glouster Society Hosts Apr Meeting at Ed Moore Home

The Sunbeam class of Oak dale Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Nott with 22 members and guests. They sang In The Garden prayed and discussed II Corinthians 3 4 5. Ed Moore showed colored slides of Boy Scout trips to Canada Kentucky and a Lake Burr Oak air trip by Edwin Carpenter.

Oakdale Ernest Nott Canada Kentucky Lake Burr Oak Edwin Carpenter Ed Moore

Trimble Grange 1830 Meets With Degree Work Conferred

Master Maynard Sayre presided at the Trimble Grange 1830 meeting Saturday evening. First and second degrees were conferred on Robert E. Skinner Andrew Lasko Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corwin Mr. and Mrs. James W. Drake and Mrs. Robert Cone. Third-degree team practices Wednesday at 7 p.m. ahead of inspection at Amesville on April 3.

Maynard Sayre Trimble Grange Robert E. Skinner Andrew Lasko Frank Corwin James W. Drake Robert Cone Amesville

Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met in the church auditorium on March 21 with president Mrs. Ethel Riley in charge. Riley led the devotional period, with Miss Lelia Booker giving the prayer. A discussion on Difficulties That Lead to Glory was held, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 4 in the same venue.

the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Church Auditorium Ethel Riley

Mrs Lillian Nott Returns From Barberton Visit

Mrs Lillian Nott of Glouster has returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Ethel Graham in Barberton along with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jerry R Nott and their sons Jerry Jr and the other child mentioned.

Randy Ray Newark Chester Hook Richard Hook Columbus Thomas Reese Donald McKnight Mary Lee Albert Love Akron Barberton Paul Rea Kathy John Devol Dianne Lillian Nott of Glouster Ethel Graham Jerry R. Nott Jerry, Jr

Christ Church Plans Easter Sunrise Rites

Glouster Easter services at the Church of Christ begin with a sunrise service at 6. Mrs. Bonnie Christman is soloist, the Young People's choir sings under Ruth Teater. Daniel K Teater, minister, will speak on There Is a Garden. Miss Lynn Gladden will be pianist.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Bonnie Christman Ruth Teater Daniel K. Teater Lynn Gladden

Good Friday services at First Baptist Church

Good Friday observances held at the First Baptist Church run from noon to 3 pm with a focus on prayer reflection and community at the parish.

Glouster First Baptist Church

Ravenswood Sewege Plan Ordered By City Council

Ravenswood details a sewer system project with Engineer J H Milan to draft a preliminary report. The plan includes interceptor and lateral lines and a riverfront treatment plant near the Ohio River. Revenue bonds fund construction, with rates set by the Public Service Commission and service charges tied to water usage.

Ravenswood J. H. Milan West Virginia Ohio River Ritchie Addition North Ravenswood Milan State Department of Health State Water Department Public Service Commission

Delaware's 14 Percent Share of Personal Income Paid in Tax

Delaware residents pay 14 percent of personal income in U S income taxes, the highest share of any state. The figure reflects a substantial tax burden relative to income in the state.

Delaware U. S Nation

Birthday Fete Honors Mrs. Rhoda Oliver

A surprise party for Mrs. Rhoda Oliver marked her 74th birthday at her Chauncey home hosted by son Clarence Oliver. Red roses and gifts were given, with refreshments served as guests from Athens The Plains and Chauncey attended.

Chauncey Clarence Oliver Rhoda Oliver Converse St

Auto License Office Extends Hours This Week

Chauncey Deputy Registrar Maxine Smith announced the Auto License Office will stay open until 8:30 p.m. daily for the rest of the week to handle auto tag sales.

Chauncey Maxine Smith

Southeastern Ohioans To Go to Germany

Two Southeastern Ohio men will depart for Germany next month under the Army unit rotation plan. Pvt. Lewis E. Smith of Pomeroy and Pvt. Gerald J. Baker of Patriot, both in the 97th Field Artillery Battalion at Ft. Carson, will serve as Baker as switchboard operator and Smith as cannoneer.

FT. Carson Colo Ohio United States Germany Army Lewis E. Smith Ed J. Smith W. Main St Pomeroy Gerald J. Baker Edwin N. Baker 97Th Field Artillery Battalion Baker Smith

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