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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

2

Garden Club Households Plan Succession In Bloom Walk

Chauncey Garden Club held a nature study meeting with hostess Mrs. Jack McCafferty at 40 Mill Street. Mrs. Dane Osborne spoke on Dooryard Planting For Succession In Bloom and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass on April Pointers. Narcissus arrangements were made by Sam Tippett while club plants were donated to beautify the high school. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Roy Pendergrass at 28 Jacobs Avenue.

Chauncey Jack McCafferty Mill St Chauncey Garden Club Roger Boling Dane Osborne Lloyd Penderrass Sam Tippett Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Avenue McCafferty Judy Patsy Roy Lester John Ley Boling Glyde Jordan Pendergrass Carl Shafer Osborne Glenn Davis Dow Bridgewater Erle Bridgewater Tippett Jack Hamer

Church Receptions 36 Members at First Chauncey

First Church of Christ Chauncey welcomed 36 new members during a Wednesday night service. Pastor Gilbert Court led baptism rites for Elizabeth Ferrer, Hodge Sev is, and Lowell Davis in the new church baptistry. Communion was observed and the service closed with special music.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtnlt

Chauncey Auxiliary to Meet. Wedding Guests Visit Plains

Members of Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the high school. A potluck supper will be served. Mr and Mrs Dale Channell of Mansfield Ohio spent the weekend in The Plains with Mrs Carrie Channell and attended the wedding of their cousin Leta Nelson in The Plains.

Chauncey Chauncey Auxiliary United Mine Workers Dale Channell Mansfield Ohio Plains Carrie Channell Leta Nelson The

Garden Club Hosts Talks and Nature Walk

The Plains Garden Club met at Chauncey with Mrs. Erle Bridgewater hosting. Prof. A. M. Wallace led a nature study walk before a meeting where Alta Cooper spoke on Wild Flowers of Southeastern Ohio and Mrs. Wallace showed slides. A guest was Mrs. Dow Bridgewater.

Chauncey Erle Bridgewater High St Plains Garden Club A. M. Wallace Bridgewater Beaumont Alta Coor Elva Cooper Paul Tipton Firs A. E. Daugherty Carl Shafer Floyd Linscott M. O. Bryan Atwell Wallace Samuel McDonald Ray Michael

Family Returns Home After Two-Week Trip

CHAUNCEY Mr. D. H. Lin Scott 35 Converse Street Chauncey has returned after a two week visit in the home of his daughter Mrs Hazel Linscott Miller in Thorntown Ind During the Miller visit Mr and Mrs Jack Miller and daughter Mary Frances took a trip through Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska Iowa and Illinois visiting Mr and Mrs E D Dressel Milner ND Mrs Mary La Baw formerly of Athens Mrs Lewis Scott East Molino Ill Mr Gregory and C F Witt of Alexis TI

Chauncey D. H. Linscott Converse St Hazel Linscott Miller Thorntown Ind Miller Jack Miller Mary Frances Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Illinois E. D. Dressel Milner N. D Mary la Baw Athens Lewis Scott East Moline Ill Gregory and C. F. Witt Alexis

Birth Announced for Linda Lou Coen in The Plains

Mr and Mrs James E Coen announce the birth of a daughter Linda Lou on April 27 at the home of Mrs Bertha Meek The Plains Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Finnearty The Plains and Mrs Laura Coen Athens Route 5 The Coens also have three sons.

the Plains James E. Coen Bettie Finnearty Linda Lou

Junior High Assembly Hosts War Veteran Speaker

Set First Class Woodrow M. Griffith, a 42 month Jap prisoner, spoke to a Junior High general assembly about wartime experiences. Students listened intently as he shared both humorous and grim moments, earning praise from officials. A civic government program by Point Pleasant high school students is also planned for Wednesday, with hopes for decorum and possible ideas to boost city revenue.

Woodrow M. Griffith Griffith

Kentucky Student Wins Top Honors in Contest

A Kentucky elementary pupil won the top prize in a newspaper sponsored spelling contest held Saturday in Huntington. Mason County's eighth grader Brawanna Wood of Point Pleasant Junior High received a pen and pencil set. She was accompanied by her father and Mr and Mrs Virgil Siders. One judge was Rev J Sherrard Rice, formerly of the

Point Pleasant Kentucky Huntington Mason County Brawanna Wood Virgil Siders J. Sherrard Rice

Needle Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Frank McDaniel

Mrs Frank McDaniel will host the needle club gathering Wednesday evening at Circle Hill home for club members.

Needle Club Chauncey Frank McDaniel Circle Hill

Tag Week Starts Today For 4-H Club

Tag Week begins in Point Pleasant Mason County as the county 4-H Leaders Association plans money making events to fund Southside 4-H Camp improvements. Proceeds go to Mrs Justine Foglesong 4-H Club agent with donations also welcome by mail to Mrs Dana Durst Sand Hill Road. Additional events include bake sales in New Haven and Point Pleasant and 4-H T shirts sale.

Point Pleasant Mason County Justine Foglesong Dana Durst Sand Hill Road New Haven

Mason Woman Dies in Capital

Mrs. Gilbert M. Harnsberger formerly Sarah Long of Mason County died unexpectedly Saturday in Washington D C while visiting her daughter Mrs. William McQuinn. She was sister of Mrs. Ben Franklin and George W. Long, reared in Mason County, educated at Hollins College, lived in Harrisburg Va and active in church and DAR. Survived by three daughters and two granddaughters.

Point Pleasant Gilbert M. Harnsberger Sarah Long Mason County Washington, D. C William McQuinn Harnsberger Ben Franklin George W. Long Barboursville W. Long Southside Hollins College Harrisonberg Presbyterian Church Massanutta Dar Hernsberger

Birth announcement for Bernard Brooks Lyons in Middleport

Mr and Mrs John Lyons announce the birth of a son Bernard Brooks born Saturday at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bernard Shrumm of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs L L Lyons Sr of Middleport. Mrs Shrumm is at the Lyons home on Chestnut Street.

Middleport John Lyons Bernard Brooks Meigs General Hospital Bernard Shrumm Zanesville L. L. Lyons Shrumm Lyons Chestnut St

Chauncex White Elephant Sale At Church Parish House

The Church of Christ Parish House hosts a one day sale on Friday with all day and evening hours. Proceeds fund parish building improvements. Food offerings include sandwiches pie cookies and coffee for sale throughout the event.

Church of Christ

Zone Rally at Luhrig Holiness Church

Pil grim Holiness Churches hold a Zone Rally Monday at 7 30 p m at Luhrig Holiness Church with N L Russell serving as president.

Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Churches Luhrig Holiness Church N. L. Russell

Gallia County 4-H Club Meetings Report

White Oak Rangers met at Campaign church to decide on projects with seven members present. The Blue Lake Boosters planned a pie supper for May 12 and set a May 8 meeting at Yellowtown schoolhouse.

White Oak Rangers Campaign Church Jerry Mallet Blue Lake Yellowtown Petty Trotter

Glouster Visits by Rappaport Bryson Families

Mr and Mrs Monroe Rappaport spent Saturday and Sunday in St Marys visiting Mrs Rappaport's parents. Mr and Mrs John M Bryson and children Jane Jean and John Maurice Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday here with their parents Mr and Mrs John Dyer and Mr and Mrs E K Bryson.

Mrs. Monroe Rappaport St. Marys John M. Bryson Jane Jean John Maurice Columbus John Dyer E. K. Bryson

Barbara Kelly Undergoes Surgery in Cincinnati

Barbara Kelly daughter of Mrs Mary Kelly underwent surgery at Children's Hospital Cincinnati on Thursday. Her mother and sister Kay are with her and report her condition satisfactory.

Glouster Barbara Kelly Mary Kelly Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Kay

It Is Time to Replace Congressmen in Ohio District Ten

A speaker appeals to voters in the Tenth Congressional District of Ohio to cut taxes, reduce government waste, and restore government to the people. He cites postal disruptions and excise tax delays, urges turnout at the polls next Tuesday, and warns that current lawmakers ignore constituents.

Liane Tenth Congressional District Ohio Congress House of Representatives House The Congressional Record United States

Pomeroy Personal Notes Of Weekends Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hamm of Athens visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Roedel on Friday. Mrs. Sam Buckner returned to Washington Tennessee after visiting the Roedels. Gerald Wise spent the weekend with his son and daughter-in-law in Toledo. The Kennedys of Columbus were weekend guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chapman. Charles Young of Lincoln Heights visited his parents in Beach Bottom West Virginia. O R Faris, visiting friends in Pomeroy and Middleport, returned to Washington Tennessee. Eleanor Smith of Toledo spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Florence Smith. Mrs. Ben Turner and Mrs. Owen Watson returned from Apple Creek Ohio after visiting Dale K. Roush and son Keith.

Bob Hamm Athens J. O. Roedel Sam Buckner Helen Jane Faris Washington, Tenn Gerald Wise Jerry Wise Toledo Newton Kennedy Columbus Joshua Chapman John Stace Charles Young Lincoln Heights Beach Bottom W. Va O. R. Faris Pomeroy Middleport Eleanor Smith Florence Smith Ben Turner Owen Watson Apple Creek Ohio Dale K. Roush Keith

Glouster A Spring Variety Show Planned at JT High

The senior class of JT High School presents the Glouster A Spring Variety Show in the auditorium Friday evening May 12. The program features music skits and dancing.

JT High School

Birth announced for Sharon Kay White in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Richard Dick White of Trimble announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Kay on April 19 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Palmer of Trimble and Mr and Mrs Pearl Loomis of Glouster

Glouster Richard Dick) White Trimble Sharon Kay Sheltering Arms Hospital Arthur Palmer Pearl Loomis

Bowling Banquet Set for May 11 in Glouster

The City Bowling League for men will hold a banquet at Hotel Gordon on Thursday May 11 at 7 p m.

Glouster City Bowling League Hotel Gordon

Norma Jean Talbert Weds Mr Whitlatch in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Lewis Talbert announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Jean to Mr Billy Lee Whitlatch of Nelsonville. The ceremony occurred Wednesday April 28 at the United Brethren parsonage in Jacksonville with Rev W H Mathias officiating.

Mine Foreman and Fire Boss Exams Now Offered

GLOUSTER Men may apply to the State Mining Examining Board by June 1 for June and July written and oral tests for mine foreman or fire boss. Applications after June 1 will be held for later examination. Several locals are enrolled in a course here.

Glouster State Mining Examining Board

Ray Unit Slated For Communities

The X-ray Mobile Unit will visit Glouster on Tuesday and Jacksonville on Wednesday. In Glouster it will span High St in front of Moose Hall from 1 to 4 and 5 30 to 8 p m. In Jacksonville it will be at the high school from 9 to 11 a m for students 15 and older and for adults not in school.

Glouster Jacksonville High St Moose Hall

Local ladies attend Thea Chapter OES inspection in Glouster

Mrs. Sara Williams of Mt. Sterling Mrs. Richards of McConnelsville Mrs. Judson Young and Mary Margaret Mechem of Athens joined Thea Chapter OES inspection meet in Glouster on Thursday evening.

Glouster Sara Willia Mt. Sterling William Richards McConnelsville Judson Young Mary Margaret Mechem Athens

Past Grands Meet in Jacksonville Hosts and Program Noted

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge gathered in Jacksonville at Mrs. Captalin Roberts home with president Mrs. Lena Bratha in charge. Readings included Double Meanings by Mrs. Wheatstone and Trouble in the Amen Corner by Mrs. Brooks. Guests listed: Mrs. Gladys Kempton, Mrs. Verne Beal, Mrs. Mary Jane Swartz, Mrs. Corda Wheatstone, Miss Bessie Wheatstone, and Duane Roberts. Members present included Mrs. Mary Conaway and Mrs. Captain Roberts. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Rambo’s home.

Corda Wheatestone Bessie Wheatstone Duane Roberts Mary Conaway Lena Bratka Hettie Rambo Ida Brooks Captain Roberts

CERTA VIN advertised relief for upset stomachs

A Athens area advertisement touts CERTA VIN a herbal formula with vitamin B and iron said to relieve gas and bloating after meals. An unnamed local report claims its use reduced a waist line by seven inches while improving blood and nerves, urging purchase at Athens Pharmacy and nearby druggists.

Athens Certa Vin G S. Court Nelsonville Betts Adv

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Church Garden Club Mason Dad Energy Breakfast Oscar Skovholt Quality Bakers of America Sunbeam Gallia County Clipper Mill Bane's James Craft Harold Broyles Diana Fife Doris Rice Peggy Hamilton Karen Broyles Doris Roush Doris Warren WSAZ Atty. Perry Jennings Bailes Ways and Means Committee Perry Jennings Bailes Pomeroy Personals Norma Jean Talbert Mr. Whitlatch Baises Congress Club Maurice W. Grover Mgr Poltical Adv T'G
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