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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

6

Trimble Township Republicans Hear Talk by Morgan County Speaker

In GLOUSTER the Trimble Township Republican Club heard Clair Young McConnelsville attorney and former assistant to Attorney General John Bricker compare Republican and Democratic state ticket candidates. Morgan County Young Republican Club chairman A W Shinn also spoke briefly. CHAUNCEY April meeting noted.

Glouster Trimble Township Republican Club Clair Young McConnelsville Mr. Young John Bricker A. W. Shinn Morgan County Young Republican Club

Z Z Bridge Ill in Columbus Pneumonia Case

Z Z Bridge, a former Gloucester resident, is seriously ill with pneumonia at his Columbus home. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDonald in that city.

Glouster Z. Z. Bridge Columbus Harry McDonald

Devotional Service at Church of Christ Thursday Evening

The mid week service at the Church of Christ will be held Thursday at 7 30 with Earl Peugh leading.

Glouster Church of Christ Earl Peugh

Hollister High to Host Commencement and Baccalaureate

Hollister commencement exercises are set for May 23 in the high school auditorium with baccalaureate services May 22. Congressman Jenkins will deliver the commencement address. Class members include Alice Bethel Hazel Bratka Edna Byers Ray Cartwright Minnie Coffman Ruth Craig and others. Senior trip to Washington, D C will occur in May. The community also supported a chicken dinner at the Gloucester American Legion Hall raising 53 dollars.

Sarah Rankin Betty Rothery Andy Shaffer Cora Shepard Dick Skinner Eugene Snyder Joe Svajda Delores Welch Glouster American Legion Hall Washington, D. C Greens Run High School Miss Smith Allen Hains Cole Donna King U. B U. B Church Thelma Adams Rosalie Deem Annetta Odgson Letha Rowland Mary Ellen Mount Genieve Banfield Annetta Hodgson Mrs. Phelps Deona Mitchell Margaret Hemsley

Girls Class of Church Meets Tuesday Night

CHAUNCEY Junior Girls Class of the Church of Christ Sunday School taught by Isabel Courtney and Ethel Henry met Tuesday night at the Parish House. Devotions were led by the class teacher and Bible story was shared by Ethel Henry. Entertainment was organized by Ethel Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber and Mary Helen Sweeney. Refreshments were served to listed attendees.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Isabel Courtney Ethel Henry Ethel Sweeney Jo Ann Seiber Mary Helen Sweeney Thelma Jean Brookins Jean Sands Jean Nye Ina Jane Cunningham Dorothy Robinson Pauline Robinson Naomi Savage Vayae Reeves Mary Carolyn Bricker Vergene Reeves

Ashland's three historical names reflected in local history

Ashland Nebraska has appeared under Green Calhoun and Saunders in its past. The note highlights the sequence of name changes tied to the town's early settlement and development.

Ashland Neb Green Calhoun Saunders

Mayor Fines Three in Glouster Arrests for Intoxication

Marshal Fred Heck arrested three individuals for intoxication Tuesday evening. Buster Rowland was fined $10 plus costs, John Morris of Red Town fined $13.80, and Chester Molenski of Jacksonville fined $13.80. They appeared before Mayor Wallace.

Glouster Fred Heck Buster Rowland John Morris Red Town Chester Molenski Jacksonville Wallace

Debette Club Hosts April Dance Plans in Glouster

Glouster Debette Club met at Miss Lois Balderson's home with roll call and current events. They finalized plans for April club dance and reviewed Mother's Day program reports while civic projects were discussed. A book review was given by Miss Margaret Dunlevy and several members plus guest Phyllis Morris shared refreshments. Edward Noon visits his parents in the city during a ten day vacation from Charleston and Columbus duties. The Thea Chapter CBS members attended a Nelsonville school of instruction led by chapter officers and were transported by bus.

Anne Weymueller Phyllis Morris Edward Noon T. A. Noon Noon Charleston W. Va Columbus Nelsonville Thea CBS School of Instruction M. M. Bryson A. McDonald C. E. Handley P. J. Standley Frank Davis John Bulloch George Kinney Fred Kinney

Entertains Club Hosts Bridge Night and Shower

Mrs J T Martin entertainment of her bridge club featured Miss La Berta Lunch as assistant hostess. Four tables played with Mrs George Wolf high and Mrs William Johnston second. A stork shower honored Mrs Virgil Eddy. Supper centered on a birthday cake for Miss Maxine Burns who received a gift. Attendees included Mrs Eugene Jones and others at the gathering.

J. T. Martin la- Berta George Wolf William Johnston Virgil Eddy Maxine Burns

Hostess To Friends Serves Card Party With Prizes

Mrs. L. K. Heiskel entertained friends Wednesday evening with a contract bridge game. First prize went to Mrs. B. R. Angle, second to Mrs. Andrew Chutes, and consolation to Mrs. Harriette Weymueller. A salad course followed the play. Attending were Mrs. O. A. McDonald, Mrs. W. W. Bryson, Mrs. T. A. Noon, Mrs. Angle, Mrs. John Blower, Mrs. Andrew Chute, Mrs. F. H. May, Mrs. Herman Atlas, Miss Josephine Hedfeldt, Mrs. Lawrence Ley, and Mrs. Weymueller.

L. K. Heiskel B. R. Angle Andrew Chutes Harriette Weymueller O. A. McDonald W. W. Bryson T. A. Noon John Blower Andrew Chute F. H. May Herman Atlas Josephine Hedfeldt Lawrence Ley

Glouster Personal Visitors From Nearby Cities

Belford Hemsley and Harry Welch spent Tuesday in Charleston West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Martin Murphy and family of Charleston West Virginia spent the weekend in Glouster visiting old friends. Mr and Mrs Bert Sorrells of Zanesville were guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert Angle on Wednesday.

Glouster Belford Hemsley Harry Welch Charleston W. Va Martin Murphy Bert Sorrells Zanesville Robert Angle

Withem Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Nearby Towns

Mrs Lena Withem and sons Ray and Warren hosted weekend visitors at their Mountville area home. Present were John Koons Sr and his children John Betty Dorothy Elmer Burton from Springfield, Melvin Koons and son Gregory from Trimble, Don Withem and daughter Mary Jo from Glouster, plus Roy Harrison and his sons Donald Ron ald Billy and Wayne from Ringgold, Don Murphy and children Donna and Leroy, William Withem and sons Bob and Jim, Tim Dolan, and Wiley Koons.

Lena Withem Ray Warren Mountville John Koons John Betty Dorothy Elmer Burton Springfield Melvin Koons Gregory Trimble Don Withem Mary Jo Glouster Withem Roy Harrison Donald Ronald Billy Wayne Ringgold Don Murphy Donna Leroy William Withem Bob Jim Tim Dolan Wiley Koons

Miss Violet Vaughan Visits Relatives in Ohio Towns

Miss Violet Vaughan a student at Ohio University spends her vacation visiting relatives in Columbus Pickerington and Stoutsville during the holiday period.

Trimble Violet Vaughan Ohio University Columbus Pickerington Stoutsville

Semi Finals Bowled in Glouster City League Doubles Tourney

In Glouster only one semi final game was completed on Wednesday night. Teams of J T Martin, J McCarty and Z Marquis versus R Janchius competed, with Marquis team winning 1070 to 1043. Martin led with 589 and 309, McCarty totaled 454, Marquis 541, Jauchius 529.

J. T. Martin J. McCarty Z. Marquis R. Janchius McCarty R. Jauchius

Miss Lucille Rivers Dies in Brother's Home

Obituary notes Miss Lucille Rivers native of Chauncey who died Wednesday at her brother's residence. The notice gives her origins and basic biographical detail.

Lucille Rivers Chauncey Brother’s

Kyger Sunday Rites Planned

Rev H N Snider will lead preaching services Sunday at Kyger M E Church. Local social notes list guests visiting various families including Bradburys from Huntington and Galli Polis with others from Selma Logan Pomeroy and Wilmington. Willard Searles has moved to the Wilbur Darst property.

Kyger Kyger M. E H. N. Snider C. A. Bradbury Thomas Bradbury Huntington Bion Bradbury Gallipolis Garfield Searls Louise Roush Rgger Dale Mulford Stingy Creek Johnny Fields Selma Albert Millioan Malinda Bradbury Evelyn Might J. M. Cooley Logan Clarence Clifford Pomeroy Delmer Durst Albert Milhoan J. N. Sovel Joppa Willard Searles Wilbur Darst

Rev Goff family attend Nazarene rally in Nelsonville

Rev and Mrs Clarence Goff and Rev and Mrs Drell Goff spent a week with their son in The Plains and accompanied by the Goffs to Broadway Ohio Monday night. They attended the Southeastern Zone Rally of the Nazarene Church in Nelsonville. Rev Goff plans to return for Sunday services at The Plains Nazarene Church.

Chauncey Clarence Goff Drell Goff the Plains Broadway Goff the Nazarene Church Nelsonville Plains Nazarene

Life Line Trio evangelize at Sand Ridge revival

Rev. John Peel and Mrs. Vera Bridgewater hosted the Life Line Trio from Bloomington Indiana and Albert Clark as they led services at Sand Ridge School Building Thursday night. Morristown Holiness Church members crowded entry as Peel preached and the trio sang with Clark on guitar before the group headed to Rochester New York for further evangelistic work.

Chauncey John Peel Albert Clark Bloomington Ind Life Line Vera Bridgewater Sand Ridge Morristown Peel Motor Rochester N. Y

Mrs W J Frasch Ill At Home In Logan

Mrs W J Frasch of W Main Street Logan became seriously ill Tuesday at her home. By Wednesday evening doctors reported her condition somewhat improved. Her son William Frasch and family from Kenton were summoned to her bedside Tuesday night.

Logan W. J. Frasch W. Main St William Frasch Kenton

Mayor Warns Owners of Dogs and Chickens

Chauncey mayor W. D. Hines announces city ordinance restricting dogs and chickens from running at large after April 1. Residents with gardening time ahead may face complaints as enforcement begins.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Miss Lucille Rivers Dies At 26 In Urbana

Chauncey Miss Lucille Rivers 26 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rivers died Wednesday at the Urbana home of her brother in law and sister She suffered a heart attack and died suddenly Her body will be brought to Mill Street Chauncey home for funeral arrangements to follow She was Chauncey Dover High School graduate treasurer of Chauncey Corporation member of Church of Christ Sunday School and Friendship Bible Class Survived by parents one brother Floyd Zanesville and three sisters Mildred Morris Chauncey Faye Wright Newark Lavina Shaw Urbana.

Chauncey Lucille Rivers Frank Rivers Ralph Shaw Urbana Ohio Mill St Chauncey Corporation Church of Christ Here Church Floyd Zanesville Mildred Morris Faye Wright Newark Lavina Shaw

Local Notes From Chauncey And Athens Area

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Charles Minister and children visited Mrs Elizabeth Waldie in Athens last Sunday. Mrs Earl Grant of Lower Plains has recovered from a week illness. Mr and Mrs Charles Moler and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Moler of Nelsonville were guests of the Harry Moore family in Lower Plains. Zion Church Mothers Bible Class will meet next Tuesday at Mrs Emma Hawk's home. Mrs Lulu Smith of Chauncey remains ill at her Main Street home. Mrs Lawrence wife of Pastor Robert S Lawrence recently moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital to her home after rheumatic fever. Harry Moore and family visited Charles and Dora Moler in Nelsonville Tuesday. Miss Gladys Kineer, Chauncey elementary teacher, spent Wednesday night with her family in Buchtel, accompanied by Frances Howard of Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Athens Elizabeth Waldie May Ave Earl Grant Lower Plains Charles Moler Gilbert Moler Nelsonville Harry Moore Zion Church Emma Hawk Lulu Smith Lawrence Robert S. Lawrence M. E Buchtel Frances Howard

Plan for Sunrise Easter Prayer Service at Nazarene Church

Plan Joint Services CHAUNCEY Churches of the Plains join in a Sunrise Easter prayer service Sunday April 17 at 6 30 in the Nazarene Church Communion service will be observed and each church will contribute to the hour long program.

Chauncey — Churches of the

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