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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

7

Rev Martin Begins Duties Early in May

Rev Max M Martin of Williamstown West Virginia becomes the Glouster Church of Christ pastor and starts duties May 7. Bible School at 9 AM and services follow at 10 15 AM with C E societies meeting 6 30 PM to plan Mother's Day activities. The M E Church hosts Gay School at 9 30 and a 10 30 sermon on The Spirit Builds the Kingdom. Epworth League meets 6 30 PM with a review of Pauls Secret of Power at 7 30 PM.

Glouster Max M. Martin Williamstown W. Va Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Loyal Men’s Bible Class C. E Donald Smith Beulah Andrews M. E F. G. Boroff Sun Gay School John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Rev. Boroft Epworth League Anna Louise Logue R. H. Walker Paul

Bridge Underway on Oakdale Road Near Electric Light Plant

Work began Tuesday on a new Oakdale Road bridge near the old electric light plant with Charles Thomas in charge. The 16 by 46 foot structure costs about 350 dollars and should be finished in ten days if weather holds. Dave Miller, street commissioner, hires workers from the local unemployed list.

Glouster Electric Oakdale d Charles Thomas Mr. Thomas Madison St Oakdale Road Dave Miller

Glouster Offers Free Adult Education Classes

Registration meeting for Glouster adult education classes at Glouster High School Friday night. Classes are free and open to all interested. Registration runs from 6 to 8 PM.

Glouster Glouster High School

City Food Distribution Saturday at City Building

Surplus commodities will be distributed from the City Building on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents may receive items while supplies last.

Pearl Brown Leads Glouster Eagles In Officers

About 150 members of the Ancient Order of Eagles attended the Glouster meeting to elect officers. New officers include President Pearl Brown and Vice President James Franklin. Secretary Frank Darling and Treasurer John Crawford also named, with Malcolm Higgins as chaplain, Walter Hill as inside guard, Albert Zimmer as outside guard, and William Seiler trustee. Mayor C F Wallace spoke on the Ohio Coal Foundation after the session.

Glouster Ternal Order of Eagles Pearl Brown John Crawford James Franklin Frank Darling Malcolm Higgins Walter Hill Albert Zimmer William Seiler C. F. Wallace Ohio Coal Foundation

Mrs. George Gardner Dies in Columbus

Mrs. George Gardner formerly of Glouster died of a heart attack and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus. She was Adele Esther Fuller daughter of the late Dr and Mrs R N Fuller of near Millfield. The Gardners were longtime Glouster residents and church workers. They later lived in Florida before moving to Columbus Ohio where they resided at the Home for the Aged. Their daughter Marie married Robert S Jones and the couple now live in New Smyrna Florida. The couple had two grandchildren and three great grandchildren surviving.

Gardner Church of Christ Florida Ohio E. Broad St Columbus Gardners Marie Robert S. Jones Will S. Jones Glouster Gazette Joneses Athens Robert Jones New Smyrna Fla

Faires Moves Groceries to Summit Street Location

GLOUSTER Frosty Faires relocates his Madison Street grocery to Summit Street in the former Norris and Richards spaces. New decor and shelves promise opening by Saturday. Eagle Lodge to sponsor a members and families dance Saturday at 8 p.m. Notices list inventories appraisements and debts for multiple estates with a May 29 1939 hearing date.

Glouster C. G Frosty) Faires Madison St Bell Millinery Summit St Norris Richards Eagle Lodge of Jacksonville Lodge Wallace Edward Baker W. EB. Baker Herb Carsey William Shuff Ida Bowser Brown Della Pidcock Carlos Hines Clem Miller Mary Lovenia Hick Mary BE. Wemmer Lide Wemmer Elizabeth Weisenbach Milton BE. Twiss The Home Purnishing Co Aldred Wayne Antle Charles ©. Wharff Flora A. Fleming Ida Powser Brown New Marshfield Summit Grange Albany Grangers

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Bridge Club Hostess and Shower

Ruth Anna Harper hosted a Wednesday bridge club with four tables. Guests included Mrs. J. T. Martin and Mrs. Roger Kittle. first prize went to Mrs. White and second to Mrs. Colbert. A salad course followed. Mrs. Chester Keith received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Murphy.

Ruth Anna Harper J. T. Martin Roger Kittle Agnes Melligan Ann Dennison Olive McKee Bernice Wallace Kathryn Dennison Louella Vaughan Mildred Nida Georgia Ann Kemerer Evelyn Gatchel Margaret Heiskell Winnie White Sara Colbert Keith Chester Keith Louise Murphy Melvin Murphy Alice Betty McAfooes Anna Louise Logue Thelma Dodson Dorothy Ruth McCance Mary McCreanor Betty Lou Ann Keith Euarda Molnar Donna Mae Brunton

One Act Mother's Day Play At Asbury Church

Syracuse notices include a one act play Courage Is a Torch at Asbury M E Church on May 14 during the morning service. A cast of eleven with committee members Marcia Karr Gladys Crooks Bertha Holter and Ruth Sellers selected.

Syracuse John McDaniel J. D. Ryan Syracuse Presbyterian Church Gilmore Nease Settlement Doris Frank Nelsonville Richard Duckworth William Duckworth Ewing Pomeroy Asbury M. E Marcia Karr Gladys Crooks Bertha Holter Ruth Sellers R. B. Sellers Lawrence Sellers C. B. Weese Asbury M.E. Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Asbury M. E. Church Roy Holmes Earl Nease Daughters of America Frank Capehart

Revival Services at Chauncey M. E. Church Next Week

Chauncey M. E. Church hosts a weeklong revival starting Sunday May 7 with daily services at 7 30 p m. Speakers include Rev R S Lawrence Rev W P Clark Rev Stanley Jeffery and others through May 16 with evening sermons led by various pastors.

Chauncey Women Attend Birthday Dinner in Nelsonville

Mrs. Ollie Sommers was honored at a birthday chicken dinner in Nelsonville attended by Chauncey residents Mrs. Robert Hix, Mrs. Ella England, Mrs. Eric Bridgewater, Mrs. Frances Gabriel and others. The guest list noted sisters and daughters of the late C. V. D. Stalder. The cake was baked by Mrs. Hixson and Mr. Sommers attended.

Chauncey Robert Hixson Ella England Eric Bridgewater Frances Gabriel Lower Plains Nelsonville Ollie Sommers Sommers Hixson England Gabriel C. VD. Stalder

Chauncey Smith in Serious Condition Recovers at Home Expected

Edmund Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith, underwent an appendectomy in Marietta hospital and developed pneumonia in serious condition. He is now making a good recovery and will likely be brought home Saturday. His parents, Miss Velma Green of Albany, and aunt Mrs. Lee Schoonover of Chauncey have visited him.

Chauncey Edmund Smith Ray Smith Marietta Hospital Velma Green Albany Lee Schoonover

Loyal Women's Bible Class Holds Meeting in Chauncey

Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Hattie Hamilton's home on Mound Street. Mrs. Martha Shafer led the session with devotions and lesson by Mrs. Jean Rankin. Prize awards went to Mrs. Kate Johnson and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton. Next meeting at Mrs. William Hartley’s home with hosts listed.

Chauncey Church of Christ Hattie Hamilton Mound St Martha Shafer Jean Rankin Clara Hartley Kate Johnson Thomas Hamilton William Hartley Mill St Guy Brookins Carl Sha

Entertaining Visit For Miss Grace Saltzgaber

Mr and Mrs Chauncey Tippett hosted their weekend guest Miss Grace Saltzgaber of Sidney, marking a cordial social gathering.

Chauncey Mrs. Carroll Tippett Grace Saltzgaber Sidney

Reverend Gilbert Courtney Schedules Chauncey Greens Run Sermons

Rev. Gilbert Courtney will resume regular preaching at the Church of Christ Parish with services Sunday at 9 30 a m at Greens Run and 10 30 a m at Chauncey.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run

Plains School Students Active In Home Economics

The Plains School reports seventh graders visiting Ohio University Nursery School as part of home economics study and making toys for younger siblings. Eighth graders survey Ohio University dorm rooms and craft items for rooms. Senior High students sew summer wardrobes including jackets dresses and sheets. Future Homemakers Association held final meeting May 3 with Iona Harrison presiding. Irene Moser supervised the program.

Plains Ohio University Future Homemakers Association Iona Harrison Irene Moser

Move to Kimberly Honor for Baker Family

Mr and Mrs John Baker relocated from the former Edward Fouty property on East Main Street to Kimberly.

Kimberly Chauncey John Baker Edward Fouty E. Main St Kimberly

Esther Class Social Evening at M. E. Church

Esther Class of M. E. Church held a Wednesday night social at Mrs. Agnes Tarlton's Ellis Avenue home. Red division led by Helen Nicholson faced Blue division led by Neva Sweeney in games and contests, followed by a pot luck supper. Attendees included Jennie Webbe, Grace Stalder, Mary Stalder, Bertha Border, Laura Russell, Elizabeth Boling, Gertrude Carter, Nellie Jorden, Winnie Skinner, Ann McClanahan, Agnes Tarlton, Ruth Bridgewater.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Agnes Tarlton Ellis Ave Red Side Helen Nicholson Blue Division Neva Sweeney Jennie Webbe Grace Stalder Mary Stal der Bertha Border Laura Russell Elizabeth Boling Gertrude Carter Nellie Jorden Winnie

Chauncey Family Updates From Indianapolis Hospital Visit

Marshal Lawrence Reeves and Mrs. Reeves with their children Ray Tucker and Eloise along with Mrs. Sura Tucker returned to Chauncey from Indianapolis where Mrs. Pres ton E. Thompson Della Tucker, daughter of Lena Tucker and sister of Ray and Mrs. Reeves, remains seriously ill at St Vincent Hospital with condition unchanged.

Chauncey Marshal Lawrence Reeves Reeves Ray Tucker Eloise Sura ‘Tucker Indianapolis Ind Preston E. Thompson Della Tucker Lena Tucker

Howell to Preach at Bailey Chapel Sunday

Dr. R. A. Howell of Gallipolis will preach Sunday morning at Bailey Chapel in Harrison Township.

Howell Gallipolis R. A. Howell Bailey Chapel Harrison Township

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