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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1952

Page

5

Southeast Ohio Council Speaker Promotes Regional Development

The Southeast Ohio Regional Council speaker E. B. Smith urged industrial and agricultural growth in the region, linking the Nehemiah verse to local economic plans. Evan Williams of Athens spoke briefly, and the Finance Committee announced fund-raising plans for the Underprivileged Child fund for summer. A SEORC meeting is set for May 15 in Athens with dinner at the First Christian Church social rooms.

Evan Williams Athens Seor Council Carl Bradbury SEORC First Christian Church Ray Lange Glouster Community Bank Dan Kovach Richardson Furniture Co

Trimble Senior Class Will Tour Washington

The Trimble Township high school seniors and adviser Carrye Smith will depart Athens on Sunday May 1 for a tour of New York City and Washington D C returning Thursday. Class members include Freda Blackford Diana Ginnan Veda Grandy Nancy Johnson Margaret Lasko Betty Nott Pamela Nott Norma Shifflet Ann Williams Andrew Cominsky Duane Bryan William Dotson Jack Mecum David Mingus Larry Morrison Richard Byers William Neusad and William Schonborn along with James Wright.

Larry Morrison Richard Byers William Neusad William Schonborn Jerry Strausbaugh James Wright

Films To Highlight Meeting of Grange

GLOUSTER Trimble Grange will meet Saturday evening. A six o clock dinner for members and families precedes a business session. The public is invited to view three films after the meeting: First in the Hearts of the Farmers Arch Against the Sky and Bathing Time for Baby.

Glouster Trimble Grange

Brunton Family Visited by Sons and Neighbors

Mr and Mrs James Brunton are visited by sons Farley and Trevison K Brunton Farley recently returned from months aboard the USS Wisconsin in Korean waters Trevison stays for 15 days Weekend visitors at Mrs G C Bryans home in Jacksonville include Byron Wood and son Douglas Dayton Barney Snodgrass Homer Locke and daughter Vickie J H Locke Chauncey and Robert E Bescoe Glouster Evan Morgan Jr and son Evan III Columbus and Mrs Van Morgan Sr Carl E South and daughters Phyllis Barbara and granddaughter Ridla Dwan Edwards Dayton with Mr and Mrs Charles Hoisington Jacksonville Chester Lau and son John Detroit also present at the Hoist home

James Brunton Farley Trevison K. Brunton Wisconsin Trevison G. C. Bryan Jacksonville Byron Wood Douglas Dayton Barney Snodgrass Poston Homer Locke Vickie J. H. Locke Chauncey Robert E. Bescoe Glouster Evan Morgan, Jr Evan III Columbus Mr. Morgan van Morgan Carl E. South Phyllis Barbara Ridla Dwan Edwards

84th Birthday Dinner Honors George Sofronko Sr

George Sofronko Sr. was feted at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Barth in Millfield for his 84th birthday. Two cakes, baked by his daughter-in-law Sylvia Sofronko and granddaughter Anna Pear, marked the celebration. Attendees included family members from The Plains and Nelsonville.

Chauncey George Sofronko Adolph Barth Millfield Sofronko Sylvia Sofronko Anna Pear Kozma George Sofronko Jr Shirley Bob the Plains Vern Dresher Nelsonville Alex Kozma Johnnie Sue Ralph Dean Richard Jimmie Becky Adolph Farich Norman John

Mrs Florence Henry Visits in Steubenville

Mrs Florence Henry spends a few days visiting relatives in Steubenville. She is joined by her brother Dave King who has spent three weeks visiting with her in Steubenville and Pomeroy. Their mother and Mrs Dorothy Cunningham accompany them to Steubenville to visit son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jack Cunningham.

Chauncey Florence Henry Steubenville Dave King Pomeroy Dorothy Cunningham

Cardington Residents Visit Isabella Coe Near Chauncey

Miss Helen Dukes and Mr and Mrs C W Davis with son David of Cardington brought a basket dinner and spent a few hours Sunday visiting Mrs Isabella Coe near Chauncey. Other callers were Mr and Mrs Jim Mullins Chauncey Mr and Mrs John Hope and Jeraldine of Athens Route and Mr and Mrs Harry Jonas Murray City.

Chauncey Helen Dukes C. W. Davis David Cardington Isabella Coe

Plains program features Southland Quartette choir

The Southland Quartette performed at The Plains School assembly led by manager Edward Weddington from Cleveland. Other members hailed from Detroit and Chicago. They sang southern spiritual and religious songs.

Plains Southland Edward Weddington Cleveland Detroit Chicago

To Go to Japan CHAUNCEY-Mr udre: Butsko leaves for duty

Butsko's husband at Ft Lawton Seattle Wash sent word Monday that he will soon depart for duty in Japan. The note mentions Chauncey-Mr udre in connection with the family.

Chauncey Udre Butsko Ol Butsko Ft. Lawton Seattle Wash Japan

Murray City Weekend Visits and Local Meetings Noted

Mr and Mrs Joe Langley and Jenny Grace Kin neer visited Miss Grace Donoghue and Eunice Sanborn in a weekend gathering. Local residents traveled to Columbus and Logan for visits and business, with several pairs of residents noted for hospital and hospital visits. The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster will meet Friday at 7 30 p m, and the Jacksonville Trimble and Hollister Alumni Association plans a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting in the J T gymnasium with all alumni invited.

Murray City Joe Langley Jenny Grace Kinneer Dayton Grace Donoghue Eunice Sanborn Elroy Shaffer Reynoldsburg Charles Hise Charles Lorena Jewell Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Emmett Short James Spencer Dwight Martin Howard Craft Logan Betty Hogan Johnnie Moody Glouster Elmer Evans Lawrence Wooten Steve the Loyal Daughters Church of Christ John Henshaw Cross St Jacksonville- Trimble and Hollister Alumni Association J-T

Friday Meeting Set Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club

The Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club schedules a Friday 7 30 p m gathering at Mrs Opal Kennard’s home in Glouster. Members plan a routine meeting with local engagement.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Opal Kennard

Chauncey Last Band Appearance For Seniors Is Friday

Chauncey Dover school band night marks final concert for senior members. Seniors Caroline Heffken Jo Anne Lewis Norma Willis Patty Howard Richard Jackson Jon Crawford Jerry Lanning Patty Ley drum majorette and other seniors like Jerry Russell Gilbert Dunn Larry Bell wrap up band careers. Senior program directed by Kathryn McCoy features beginner junior and senior bands.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Carolyn Heffken Jo Anne Lewis Norma Willis Patty Howard Richard Jackson Jon Crawford Jerry Lanning Patty Ley Jerry Russell Gilbert Dunn Larry Bell Kathryn McCoy Chauncey- Dover

Clean-Up Week Set in Trimble Announced by Mayor

Trimble mayor Dennis Addington announced a community clean-up week starting Thursday. Residents are asked to place trash at the curb or alley for village collection and aim to complete by Saturday evening.

Glouster Dennis Addington Trimble

Mrs Walter Yount Hosts 500 Club Gathering

Mrs Walter Yount hosted the 500 club at the Hotel Gordon dining room on Monday evening. One guest, Mrs Thomas Noon attended. Prizes went to Mrs Vern Lam born first, Mrs O A McDonald second, and Mrs Evan Morgan consolation. Lunch followed for the named guests and others.

Glouster Walter Yount Gordon Thomas Noon Vern Lamborn O. A McDonald Evan Morgan Farr Morris William Withem B. R. Angle

Banquet Planned by Women of the Moose

The Women of the Moose plan a Mother Daughter banquet on Thursday May 15 at 6 30 p m in the Moose building dining room. All members are invited and asked to bring a daughter or guest.

Glouster The Moose Moose Building

Meeting of Butler Springs finance committee noted

Daniel K. Teater minister and Roger Kittle trustee attended the Butler Springs Christian Assembly finance committee meeting at Washington D. C. on Friday evening. Teater is manager of Tri-State Camps and Kittle serves as a Butler Springs Corporation trustee.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Roger Kittle Butler Springs Christian Assembly Washington D. H Mr. Teater Mr. Kittle Butler Springs Corporation

Lodge Meeting Tonight in Glouster Hall

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M will meet at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Masonic Hall

Resinol Ointment Brings Relief for Itchy Dry Skin

For the nagging itch of dry skin among older folks, Resinol Ointment offers soothing relief. It acts as a substitute for missing natural oils, works fast, and provides lasting comfort. Get Resinol at all drug stores.

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