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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

5

Brotherhood Observes Its Tenth Anniversary in Chauncey

The Atheny County Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood marked its tenth anniversary at Chauncey Church of Christ with the local Men's Class hosting. Glenn Davis served as program chairman as Fred Tom led singing. Two male quartets performed and Rev. Ben Watson of Mansfield spoke with pictures. A ham dinner followed a business session led by Fred Kempton and L. R. Gooding. Attendance reached 122.

Chauncey Atheny County Ben Watson Mansfield Lowell Davis Robert Jack Jack Lester Robert Daugherty Fred Kempton L. R. Gooding Helen Courtney Opal Poling Irene Davis Orpha Tippett Jennie Jackson Jo Anne Lewis

Shawnee Senior Play Friday at Shawnee High School

The Shawnee High School senior class presents Aunt Samanthy Rules the t at 8 p.m. May 11 in the high school building. Cast includes Aunt Samanthy Till Craig Serena Simpkins Eloise McDaniel Sophie Simpkins Beatrice Cox Annie Ambrose Pauline Peterson Blanche Bowers Pat Callahan Polly Paine Pauline Mitchell Lucien Littlefield Edward Hopkins Buddy Baskins Bill McClain Frank Fairfield Dick Peyton Blair Boswell Clarence Colvin Lawrence Lovewell Richard Reed.

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Family Night Supper Arranged at Millfield Church

Christian Women’s Fellowship of Millfield Church of Christ sponsors a family night potluck supper and program on Wednesday at 6 pm. A film will be shown. Midweek Bible study has been canceled. Members and interested attendees are invited.

Chauncey—Christian Women's Fellowship of Millfield Church of Christ

Pre School Clinic Set For Glouster Children

In Glouster the pre school clinic for children eligible for kindergarten or first grade will be held Wednesday in the Madison building from 9 to 11 a.m. Supt Karl Bodenbender stated the plan.

Glouster Madison Karl Bodenbender

Youth Church Activities Planned

Glouster Young Peoples Church of Christ outlines a summer schedule starting with an opening Youth Night during the Sunday evening service on June 3. New members will speak publicly for the first time, with July vesper services in Memorial Park and August and September Gospel Ship programs in area churches. All performers are YP Church members. The group meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the church auditorium.

Glouster Glouster Young Peoples Church of Christ Memorial Park YP Arch YP Church

WCTU Public Pro Am Slated in Glouster Church

The WCTU of Glouster invites all junior and senior high students to a public pro am at the Methodist Church on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mothers and fathers of the youth are urged to attend. Moving pictures and travel films will be shown, followed by refreshments.

Glouster WCTU Ednesday

Messenger Ex Carrier Ranks 8th in Test

Edward Richard Hopkins of Shawnee High School and former Messenger carrier placed eighth in Perry County on the recent high school senior scholarship test with a 178 total. He plans to study medicine or chemistry at Ohio University and has a strong A record with some B’s. Hopkins plays trumpet, played on the varsity basketball squad, and is active in the Methodist Church youth organization and the Farm Bureau.

Shawnee Edward Richard Hopkins Shawnee High School Perry County Hopkins Ohio University You The Methodist Church Farm Bureau

How to Help Your Scratching Dog

A reader notes a dog with severe itching and skin irritation not caused by fleas. The piece warns against worm issues and promotes Rex Hunters Dog Powder Tablets and de Worm Capsules as quick remedies, urging owners to seek products at drug stores or pet shops.

Rex Hunters Itex

Mrs Snowden Hosts Past Noble Grands Club Meeting

Mrs Lennie Snowden hosted the Past Noble Grands Club in Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Glenna Reese led the meeting with 13 members present. Readings included A Guest In The House and The Lord's Prayer Sermon. Get well cards were sent to three members. Next meeting will observe member birthdays with a dinner.

Flo Henry Margaret McHarg Lilly Galloway Neva Mason Marie Dodson Glenna Reese Madge Harry Grace Zimmer Anna Echstenkamper Lennie Snowden

Sunday Guests From The Brunton Family Circle

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dennis and Mr and Mrs Donald Bickley with their children Donnie and Gloria Jean Brunton plus several Brunton relatives in Columbus Wilmington and Marietta along with Pvt Trevison Brunton at Fort Meade and Pvt John W Dodson at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Week end visits by Trevison Brunton to his parents James and Mrs Brunton. T A Noon spent time in the Kentucky coal fields and attended the Derby in Louisville.

James Brunton Kenneth Dennis Betty Brunton Donald Bickley Gloria Jean Brunton Donnie Columbus Wallace Brunton Wilmington Farley Brunton Rankin Brunton Greg Marietta Pvt Trevison Brunton Fort Meade A. J. Brunton Imogene Lovel Brunton Emerson Brunton Lovel Lloyd Douglas Rickey Sharon Kay Brunton John W. Dodson Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland W. H. Dodson Love Brunton Fort George G. Meade T. A. Noon Kentucky Coal Fields Louisville Eileen Sanders Liewanne Millfield Nelsonville John Hushower

Hemlock Social Notices Reach Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Charles Morgan visited New Lexington while Dr and Mrs Vernon Tharp and family from Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Tharp. The Shulas Osenbaughes and other locals paid visits to Windham Zanesville Stockport and The Plains. Florence Hines property changes hands as Grandys move in. Arthur Essex and family called on S T Conn Albany and other local movements noted.

Stella Zanesville Chester Tharp Gerald Tharp Frank Hines Stockport Muskingum River Jesse Lehman Albert Harsh Lancaster T. Conn Albany Jack Williams New Lexington Wiliam

Soldier Is Injured Returning to Camp

CHAUNCEY Dwight Ferrer visiting his brother in law and sister at 28 High St Chauncey was injured in an automobile wreck at Crooksville while returning to Camp Newburg NY He was taken to a Zanesville hospital and later brought to Chauncey to the home of his sister The head on collision demolished his car

Chauncey Dwight Ferrer Thomas Dew High St Crooksville Camp Newburg N. Y Zanesville

Fellowship To Meet Glouster Trimble Church Event

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the Trimble Church of Christ meets in the church social rooms Wednesday at 7 30 p m Co hosts are Mrs Lena Martin and Mrs M E Christman Christman also leads the program

Glouster Christian Women's Fellowship The Trimble Church of Christ Lena Martin M. E. Christman Christman

Garden Club Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

Glouster residents are invited to the Garden Club meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m hosted at the home of Mrs Forrest Strohmeyer with Mrs Lena Martin serving as co host.

Glouster Garden Club Forrest Strohmeyer Lena Martin

Naomi Chauncey to Host Plains Methodist Meeting

Naomi Chauncey of The Plains Methodist Church will host a Wednesday night meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Shafer.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Mary Shafer

Fra ternal Order of Eagles Mothers Day Service

The annual Mothers Day service of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held at Holy Cross Church on Sunday with Rev Fr Connor in charge. Eagles will assemble at the lodge hall at 9 30 am for attendance and parade to the church.

Glouster Order of Eagles Holy Cross Church Connor Lodge Hall

Chauncey Church Host Class Details

The Chauncey Church of Christ women’s class led by Irene Davis and secretary Marjorie Bennett will host a meeting at Mrs Erma Roberts home 52 Mill Street. The class includes members from the Loyal Women’s Class and plans assets for the event.

Chauncey—Friendship Chauncey Church of Christ Erma Roberts Mill St Irene Davis Marjorie Bennett Loyal Women's Church

Immunization Drive Planned for Glouster Children

The county health department schedules diphtheria and smallpox vaccines for pre-school children at the grade school on Cherry and Madison streets from 9 to 10 30 a.m. Dr H G Southard and county nurses will administer the shots.

Glouster County Health Department Cherry and Madison Streets H. G. Southard

Kidney Slow Down Restless Nights Promoted

When kidney function slows, backache headaches dizziness and low energy occur. Stress and strain, over-exertion, cold exposure trigger minor bladder irritation causing wakeful nights. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, claim relief by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan

Chauncey Ladies Aid Plans All Day Church Quilt Meet

The Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will hold an all day quilting party at the church on Thursday. Members plan to work on quilts and socialize during the event.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

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Brotherhood Messenger Jeffrey Athens Mrs. Snowden Henry Heffken William Sisson Anita of Trimble Carson Sanders Cassie King Millfield Roy Pendergrass Hemlock Soldier Foe Bourbon National Distill ERS Products Corporation New York, N.Y Brandard Mobilgas Mercury Mobil Ile Saureen Channa Incol Athens, Ohio
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