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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

3

Glouster Dem primary selects mayor winner Williams

The Democratic primary in Glouster drew 188 votes with incumbent Thomas Williams defeating George Jack McClelland 149 to 36 for mayor. Other nominated council members were John King William Keith Nile D Parks and Carl Wright, with William J Golding and Frank L Skinner for the Board of Public Affairs. No write-ins for clerk or treasurer.

Thomas Williams George Jack) McClelland Council John King William Keith Nile D. Parks Carl Wright Board of Public Affairs William J. Golding Frank L. Skinner

Vernon couple moves into new home on Spring Street

Mr and Mrs Ernest Vernon relocate to a Spring Street residence purchasing the property from Col William Meyer former editor and owner of the Glouster Press now publishing a weekly paper in Madison Georgia. Meyer's family joins him except daughter Jane who remains in Glouster for school graduation year remains in town.

Glouster Ernest Vernon Spring St Col Willam Meyer Glouster Press Madison Col. Meyer Jane

Garden Club meeting postponed to May 17 at Strohmeyer home

The Glouster Garden Club meeting scheduled for Thursday evening has been postponed to May 17. Mrs Forrest Strohmeyer will host with co host Mrs Lena Martin.

Glouster Garden Club Forrest Strohmeyer Lena Martin

Recently Appointed Policeman Quits Post

Robert Kiener who was recently appointed to the local police force has tendered his resignation to take effect May 13. He accepted a position with a coal company in Perry County. Applications are being received to fill the vacancy, but no appointment has yet been made, per Mayor Thomas Williams.

Glouster Robert Kiener Kiener Perry County Thomas Williams

Reception Held At Church Chauncey Church of Christ

A Chauncey Church of Christ reception honored new members this Sunday night. Music by the choir accompanied by Christine Brown on the organ preceded a sermon by Pastor Gilbert Courtney. Baptismal certificates were presented to Phillip McNaughton Lawrence Mitchell John Dunlevy Ruth Leiber and Anita Linscott. About 60 attended a social hour at the parish house with Florence Pendergrass providing garden flowers. Refreshments included open-faced sandwiches doughnuts and coffee.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Christine Brown Gilbert Courtney Phillip McNaughton Lawrence Mitchell John Dunlevy Ruth Leiber Anita Linscott Florence Pendergrass

Mrs Ley Hosts 500 Club Party At New Street Home

Mrs E M Ley acted as hostess for the 500 Club at her New Street home Monday evening. With two tables in play, first prize went to Mrs Jessie Hill, second to Mrs Earl Morris, and third to Mrs William Withem, while the hostess served a salad course to the named guests and to Mrs Vern Lamborn, Mrs O A McDonald, Mrs Walter Yount, and Mrs Evan Morgan.

Glouster E. M. Ley 500 New St Jessie Hill Earl Morris William Withem Vern Lamborn A. McDonald Walter Yount Evan Morgan

Glouster Socials Disclose Weekend Visits and Weddings

Glouster readers note a flurry of weekend visits. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hoon of New Marshfield joined Miss Lalla Danford at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMaster of Middleport visited Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Handley. Evan Morgan, Sr. attended the Elsie Mace and Ernest Whitlatch wedding in New Marshfield. Bernard Rice, from Dayton, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Catherine Rice and D. P. Mooney. Mrs. Mabel McGlaughlin of 32 Locust Street and Miss Hannah Rankin of Columbus vacationed in Aberdeen, Maryland. Pvt. Pat McGlaughlin is hospitalized. Mrs. Henry Williams returned from Clinton, Michigan after three weeks with the Williams and Merritt families. Mrs. Hershel Searles and Mrs. FE D. McGee and Mrs. A. O. Hall were Athens visitors Tuesday.

Miles Hoon New Marshfield Lalla Danford Charles McMaster Middleeort C. E. Handley Evan Morgan Elsie Mace Ernest Whitlatch Bernard Rice Dayton Catherine Rice D. P. Mooney Mabel McGlaughlin Locust St Jack McGlaughlin Newark Ohio Hannah Rankin Columbus Aberdeen Pat McGlaughlin Henry Williams Clinton Mich Max Williams C. L. Merritt Hershel Searles FE. D. McGee A. O. Hall Athens

Horse Show Committees Named for July Fourth Event

Eighteen Kiwanis members and a guest gathered at Hotel Gordon. Delegates B R Angle and Carl Bradberry named for Horse Exhibitors' Association meeting in Mc Connelsville. Committees appointed for entry registrar, publicity, concessions, tickets, and judges aid. William Hughes of Athens spoke on promoting a successful show. Cartoons in color shown by Karl Bodenhbender sponsor Harding College. Attendees listed include Roger Kittle Rev John Devol and others.

Enlon Grubbs Lawrence Colbert Joe Williams George Campbell Richard Eddy Dan Kovach Richard Guinther William Hughes Athens Karl Bodenhbender King Joe Harding College

Pastor Officiates At Three Funerals

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the local Church of Christ officiated at three funerals Sunday. Mrs. Wilson, 93, was honored at Carbon Hill Church of Christ at 10 20 a.m. Mrs. Judson Skinner's service followed at 1 p.m. in Trimble Church of Christ. Clement McBride of Chauncey was laid to rest at Hilltop cemetery after services at Doewler Ferguson Hughes funeral home. Ada McConkey and Helen Courtney sang.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Wilson Carbon Hill Church of Christ Judson Skinner Trimble Church of Christ Clement McBride Trimbie Doewler-Ferguson-Hughes Hilltop Cemetery Ada McConkey Helen Courtney

Ferrels and kin visit Toledo with Woodrow and Woodena

Chauncey and Mrs. Woodrow Ferrel and daughter Jo visited Toledo guest of Harvey Ferrel Everett Ferrel and Mr and Mrs William Ferrel also attended. A daughter Woodena Ferrel, a student at Berrien Springs Michigan, was in Toledo. Everett Ferrel is visiting his brother Woodrow and aunt Elia Butterworth Chauncey.

Chauncey Woodrow Ferrel Cynthia Karns Toledo Harvey Ferrel Everett Ferrel William Ferrel Woodena Ferrel Berrien Springs Mich Woodrow Elia Butterworth

Patient Returns Home From White Cross Hospital

Lucy Ann Muzio returns to Millfield from White Cross Hospital Columbus after a brief treatment. She is accompanied by her parents L D Muzio and De lores and her sister on Sunday.

Chauncey Lucy Ann Muzio White Cross Hospital Columbus Millfield

Cemetery Clean Up Planned at Dover Cemetery

Dover Township Board met at the Township Hall in Chauncey and planned a Memorial Day cleanup to place the township cemeteries in good condition. Oscar Simpson presided with Guy Osborne as clerk. other board members were Clarence Sanders and Ervin Karns.

Chauncey Dover Township Oscar Simpson Guy Osborne Clarence Sanders Ervin Karns

Chauncey Personals Weekend Guests Reported

Chauncey notes weekend visits from Mrs. William C. Shears Jr of Wyandotte Michigan formerly of Millfield with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patterson. David Hanning of Cleveland visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hanning of Millfield. Mrs. Donald Howard of Crooksville stayed with her mother and sister Mrs. Helen Gillespie and Pauline Gillespie of Millfield. Sonny Leffler of Cleveland visited his grandmother Mrs. Emma Brown of Millfield. Mr and Mrs William Pyle hosted weekend guests their children Mr and Mrs Gerald Pyle of Springfield and Leland Pyle stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky.

William C. Shears, Jr Wyandotte, Mich Millfield Walter Patterson David Hanning Cleveland Alfred Hanning Donald Howard Crooksville Helen Gillespie Pauline Gillespie Charlies Sonny Leffler Emma Brown William Pyle Gerald Pyle Springfield Leland Pyle Fort Knox

Millfield Man Becomes Dayton Aircraft Instructor

Chauncey W Sanders of Millfield departs for Wright Patterson Field to teach airplane and engine mechanics. He studied at Marshall Flying School and Cha nute Field Army school, later serving as an instructor at Seymour Johnson Field and Kessler Field during 1942 to 1945. He is the eldest son of Clarence E and Mrs Sanders.

Chauncey Lewis W. Sanders Millfield Wright- Patterson Field Dayon Eileen Sanders Marshall Flying School Marshall Athens County Army Airplane and Engine Mechanic School Chanute Field Ill Seymour Johnson Field N. C Kessler Field Miss Clarence E. Sanders

Quilting and Pot Luck Dinner in Millfield Thursday

A quilting and pot luck dinner is planned Thursday at Millfield Church of Christ. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. and was announced by Richard Wilcox.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Richard Wilcox

Old Fashioned Dresses To Be Worn to Party

GLOUSTER The Women of the Moose will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the chapter room in Moose Hell for a party. Each member is to appear in an old fashioned dress. After the meeting, refreshments will be served.

Glouster

Pvt Gerald E Roof Arrives for Basic Training at Indiantown Gap

Pvt Gerald E Roof has arrived at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania for basic training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oris Roof of Millfield Route 1. His address is Co B 10th Inf Reg 5th Inf Div 13rd platoon.

Millfield Gerald E. Roof Indiantown Gap Oris Roof Co. B Inf

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