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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1952

Page

12

Canton to Host 753 Grid Game

Canton awarded the 1953 All-Star North-South Football Game to Fawcett Stadium Aug. 15. Jimmy Robinson named director as coaching clinic runs Aug. 3. State boards consider start and end dates for scholastic sports, noting basketball practice limits.

Columbus Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Canton Fawcett Stadium Jimmy Robinson Canton Lehman Robinson Coaches’ Association Stark County Akron State High School Athletic Board

Six Contests On Schedule For Mid-Am Baseball Race

Western Michigan leads the Mid-America Conference with a 6-0 mark. The Broncos host last place Toledo in a two game series this weekend as Miami 5-2 and Ohio 4-2 threaten the leaders. Kent State Cincinnati Western Reserve and Toledo round out the loop with Ohio at Cincinnati and two game sets for Western Michigan Toledo Miami Kent State.

Western Michigan Broncos Toledo Miami Ohio University Kent State Cincinnati Western Reserve Ohio

Bucks Battle Wildcats Today

Illinois visits Wisconsin for a single game and then a doubleheader at Northwestern as Michigan State plays three games with Michigan. Wisconsin and Michigan lead the Big Ten at 5-1 with Ohio State and Minnesota also active in the schedule.

Chicago Illinois Michigan State Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Badgers Ohio State East Lansing Ann Arbor Minnesota Purdue Iowa Indiana

Polite Bowl Hosts Durham in Rose Bowl Memory

In 1942 the Rose Bowl was played at Duke University stadium due to the war. Duke hosted with hospitality as Oregon State edged them 20 to 16 in Pasadena history rewritten to Durham.

Durham N. C Pasadena Calif Duke University Stadium Blue Devils Oregon State

Detroit Tigers Sign All Detroit Football Star Dick Irvine

All Detroit star Dick Irvine has signed with the Detroit Tigers and will be assigned to a farm team for development. The high school football standout is expected to pursue a baseball career within the Tigers organization.

ALL Detroit Dick Irvine Detroit Tigers

Feller Leads Indians Past AL Opponents Except Yankees

Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians holds a lifetime edge over the American League, with 28 wins against, and 33 losses to, the Yankees.

Fabulous Feller Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Yankees

Sporn Team Triumphs 8-2 Over Buicks on Pomeroy Field

Philip Sporn softball team defeated Blaet mar Buicks 8-2 on Pomeroy field. Tennant tied it with a fourth inning homer, Gilmore hit a homer in the sixth as Sporn batted around for six runs. Rich Jones and Pete Kloes with two hits each for the Buicks. Barrett pitched well until sixth. Next, Buicks face Appalachian Electric Power Co. of Pt Pleasant Sunday at 2 pm.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Field Philip Sporn Blaetmar Buicks Tennant Sporn Gilmore Buicks Rich Jones Pete Kloes Duke Barret Anamalas Stanley Stivers B. Smith Barrett P. Kloes R. Kloes Appalachian Electric Power Co Pt Pleasant

Record Book Quiz on Baseball Wild Pitches and Wins

A historical quiz passage details questions about major league wild pitches, managers, and win records. It cites Leon Ames 1905-30, Jack Chesbro 1904 with 41 wins, and Christy Mathewson with a .665 lifetime ERA in the majors along with 873 wins in 17 seasons.

Beans Rian NBA Leon Ames Brooklyn

Cougars Pick Rose Bowl Candidate From WSC

Pullman Washington State weighs a strong 1953 Rose Bowl bid led by Al Kircher with 20 returning lettermen and 33 frosh from 1951 unbeaten squad. The Cougars boast depth at every position and will field Bob Burkhart and Ed Barker as the main pass pairing in the delegation.

Pullman Wash al Kircher Washington State Cougars WSC Bob Burkhart Ed Barker

Religious services and church notices in Athens area

St Pauls Roman Catholic Church offers Masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a m daily services and confessions on Saturdays. South Canaan Baptist lists Bible school and prayer, no evening service, with pastor speaking at Rome Canaan High School.

ST. Paul's Jan B. Kish South Canaan Baptist Bible School Rome-Canaan High School John I. Snedden

Church Schedules and Pastoral Notes in Western Ohio

New Marshfield and Union and Pleasanton report Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. YF and evening services with midweek prayer and praise. The Rev. Kenneth D. Frazier is listed as pastor with preaching times at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Details note a noon Wednesday covered dish at Mrs. Kenneth Frazier near Logan.

New Marshfield Kenneth Frazier Logan Union -Sunday School Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Athens Free Methodist Sunday Schedule

The Rev. L. A. Robinson leads services at Athens Free Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Athens

Sunday services at First Church of God prompt worship

The First Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 30 am with Ralph Leach as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 45 am. A Mother's Day sermon and evangelistic service are planned for the evening at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 30 pm led by the Rev G M Taylor.

First Church OF God Ralph Leach G. M. Taylor

Kilvert Church of God Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m YPM on Sunday 7 p m Friday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Preaching by L M Kemmy of Athens Song service led by Frank Bolis

Kilvert Church OF God L. M Kemmy Athens Frank Bolis

The Plains Church of Nazarene Services and Pastor

The Plains Church of Nazarene schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. NYPS and Junior services begin at 7 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Lena Prandenburg is the pastor.

NYPS Lena Prandenburg

Athens Nazarene Church Service Schedule

The Athens Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior church at 10 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Rev Fred Thomas as guest speaker NYPS at 6 45 p m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by minister Drell H Goff

Fred Thomas NYPS Drell H. Goff

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m with topic The Christian Home no choir rehearsal pastor James L Hyde leads the service at Alexander Presbyterian Church.

Alexander Presbyterian Church the Christian Home James L. Hyde

Sunday and midweek worship and study times listed

Chesterhill offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m prayer service Thursday at 8 p m Amesville holds baccalaureate at 9 30 a m and WSCS meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Sharpsburg lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m

Chesterhill Amesville WSCS Sharpsburg

Strouds Run Church Sunday Service Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with a Mother s Day program at 11 and evening worship at 7 30 led by Pastor The Rev Bert Harris plus a morning service details for Strouds Run church.

Strouds Herbert Harris

Torch Baptist and Graham's Chapel Bible Class Notices

Sunday school hours listed with Cyrus Jones and G P Ryan as leaders. Church services at Torch Baptist and Graham's Chapel Bible Christian 7 include preaching and prayer sessions.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m with prayer and praise at 10 30 a m WYPS meets at 7 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy E Deeter is pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Weekly Church Services Schedule

Preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 a m preaching Sunday at 10 a m prayer meeting led by Roy E Deeter pastor.

Poston Methodist Evening Prayer and Thursday Sermon

Poston Methodist announces Sunday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and a Thursday preaching service at 7 30 p m led by the Rev A N Maxwell.

Poston A. N. Maxwell

Guyville and Canaanville Methodist Charges Services and Events

Worship and Holy Sacrament of Baptism set for several churches with morning services and church schools. WSCS election and installation scheduled Tuesday evening, with cottage prayer and Friendship circle meetings noted. Sermon topic listed as Son Behold Thy Mother.

Canaanville Holy Sacrament of Baptist Guysville Stewart W. W. Spears

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Prayer Meetings Announced

Worship at 10 30 a m at Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church with Pastor Rev N L Russell. Young People Society YPS prayer gathering at 7 p m and a midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev N L Russell.

First Methodist Week at a Glance

Church calendar lists services and groups: Sunday school 9 15, Trinity class 9 30, worship 10 25 with sermon The Colonel's Lady and Judy O'Grady by Dr John M Versteeg music by Sigma Theta Epsilon glee club directed by Gene Chatfield. Week events include Cub Scout carnival Monday 7 p.m. WSCS potluck Tuesday 12 15 luncheon memorial service 1 30 Wesley choir 6 40. Wednesday popin 3 p.m. Intermediate Girl Scouts 3 45 p.m. Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 6 45 p.m. Sigma Theta Epsilon 7 p.m. Friday Methodist Men's ladies night banquet 6 15 p.m.

Trinity Judy O'Grady John M. Versteeg Sigma Theta Epsilon Glee Club Gene Chatfield WSCS Wesley WF Popin Sanctuary Sigma Theta Epsilon

Sunday School Schedules for Several Congregations

Local church notices list Sunday school times for Mound Hill Warren Bentz supt Biston Jerry Wade Sugar Creek Phillip Weekley Frost C D Arnold Fairview Marian Gainer Chase Ernest Woodyard with preaching service at 7 20 p m and school start times noted for each location.

Mound Hill Warren Bentz Orbiston Jerry Wade Sugar Creek Phillip Weekley Frost C. D. Arnold Fairview Marian Gainer Chase Iam Ernest Woodyard

Where Is She Don Tullis on tax waste and virtue

In a column on taxation and public spending Don Tullis cites a Collier's piece about a Cuban ballplayer promised a $1000 bonus that the government reduced to $785. He argues wasteful government spending is moral and spiritual wrong and urges citizens to fund churches and hospitals rather than squander. He ends with the Cuban question Where is she indicating lost funds.

Walter Davenport Jesus Caesar God

Central Ave Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and child care at 10 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon by Rev Edward D Brandeberry. IMYF at 6 p m and Evening Fellowship at 7 30 p m. Board of education Tuesday 7 p m official board 8 p m. Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting. Saturday IMYF Bake sale 7 30 a m to noon at Athena Theater.

Central Ave. Methodist Walton E. Davies Edward D. Brandeberry Board of Education Athena Theater

Church Week Schedule Highlights Mother’s Day Sermon

Friday evening service at Baptist Disciple SF. Sunday Bible school at 9 15 am for all ages followed by morning worship at 10 15 am with Marks of a Christian Home as the Mother’s Day sermon by J Maffett who will play amplified chimes for the first time. CYF 6 pm B D students 6 pm Monday Interchurch Youth 7 pm Tuesday Girl Scouts Wednesday annual CWF family dinner hosted by Mrs Charles Jump Thursday business women’s supper at Mrs Roy Robinson’s home.

J. Maffett CWF Charles Jump Roy Robinson

Church Weekly Schedule Led by Major Ruth Ward

Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a.m and morning worship at 11 a.m along with YPL at 6 p.m and evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. Bible study Tuesday at 7 45 p.m. Corps cadets Wednesday 6 30 p.m Torchbearers 7 30 p.m. Friday holiness meeting at 7 30 p.m. Major Ruth Ward is the officer in charge.

Ruth Ward

Sunday church activities and leaders announced

Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m Mothers Day program at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society oversees BTU at 6 p m Mothers breakfast at 8 45 a m sponsored by Sunday school The Rev William D Mosley Jr is the pastor.

Ladies’ Aid Society BTU William D. Mosley, Jr

Albany Methodist and related churches weekly schedule

Church services, Bible studies and activities listed for Albany Methodist Charge and associated churches. Includes ministers Rev. Marold J. Stanley and Rev. William H. Covert with timings for worship, prayer meetings, Bible study, church school, MYF, Boy Scouts, and Mother’s Day events across Albany, Temple, Townhouse, Pearl Chapel and Snowville locations.

Albany Methodist Albany Church Temple — Church Pearl Chapel Snowville — Church William H. Covert

Bible study and service meeting schedule listed

Public address and Bible study times are set for Sunday at 7 p.m. and 8 15 p.m. Bible study. A Tuesday 7 30 p.m. session and Thursday 7 30 p.m. service meeting with ministry school are planned at 191 W Washington St.

W. Washington St

Carbonadle Methodist Charge Sunday Schedule and Pastor

The notice lists church services for Carbonadle Methodist Charge and nearby churches with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Prayer services on Wednesday and other evenings. The Rev. Phyllis LeMaster is named as pastor.

Sunday Service Schedule with Rev. R. E. Kelchner

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 YF gathers at 6 30 p m The Rev R E Kelchner leads the service and remarks for the church group and evening activities.

Sunday Bible Schedule with Evening Services

The schedule lists church events led by minister James Horner. Sunday services begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. morning message at 11 a.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Junior and Senior King’s Shepherds meet earlier.

God's Ambassadors King's Shepherds James Horner

Sermon Topic "Adam and Fallen Man" Announced

A church announces a lesson titled Adam and Fallen Man for the morning service at 10:45 am and a Wednesday evening sermon at 7 30 pm with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 15 22.

Adam Man

Wesleyan Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Wesleyan Methodist church lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m evening service at 7 30 p m mid week prayer at 7 30 p m and a Thursday missionary meeting afternoon led by The Rev Yorton Clark.

Wesleyan Methodist Yorton Clark

Church Schedule and Diocesan Events Digest

Sunday services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning prayer at 9. Church school nursery, Canterbury Club supper, confirmation class. Diocesan Convention at Trinity Church Columbus Tuesday and Wednesday. Executive committee meets Wednesday 7 30 p m. Holy Communion Thursday and 10 10 a m and 4 45 p m at one House. Choir rehearsal Pure Thursday. May conference for church school teachers at Mrs Christopher Lanes home.

Canterbury Club Trinity Church Columbus Christopher Lane

Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

The Rev. George Halbirt leads prayer meeting at 7 39 p m Thursday and a morning ship time 10 45 a m session at Canaan Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Church Schedule Announces Weekly Services

Bible school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m Young People meeting at 7 p m Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m The Rev John J Snedden is pastor.

John J. Snedden

Plains Band To Present Final Concert

The Plains band presents a Friday 8 pm concert in the school auditorium. Five senior members make their final appearance as circus music features a trumpet quintet, trombone trio, and trombone and saxophone solos. Tickets are available at the door. Thomas Evans is band director.

the Plains Plains Thomas Evans

Service News: Lt James A Hester to Germany Duty

Second Lt. James A. Hester Jr. of Windsor Ontario departs May 19 for duty in Germany. He is a Assumption College junior and Canadian Officers Training Corps member joining the Highland Battalion of the Canadian 27th Infantry Brigade in Hanover. He is one of three Western Ontario students selected with 71 others from Canada for duty based on records. his grandparents are Mr and Mrs C V Hester of Mineral and his mother formerly Betty Drake of Athens.

James A. Hester Windsor Ontario Athens Germany Hester Assumption College Canadian Officers Training Corps Highland Battalion 27Th Infantry Brigade Hanover University of Western Ontario Canada C. V. Hester Mineral Betty Drake

Airman Butler Graduates From Steel High Riggers Course

Airman Third Class William Butler Stewart completes the structural steel high riggers course at Le Tourneaux Technical Institute of Texas in Longview. The Air Force notes the school is unique of its type and students are selected after screening. Courses cover erection maintenance disassembly and storage of steel towers for radio and radar use.

William Butler Stewart Air Force le Tourneaux Technical Institute of Texas Longview Texas

Marines Seek Officer Candidates For Summer Enlistment

The Marine Corps will enroll 1000 officer candidates by June 1 with training starting July 14 at Quantico Virginia. Eligible are married or single college graduates aged 20 to 27 and seniors graduating this term, plus married women with no children. Enlistees join the Marine Corps Reserve and begin eight weeks of basic training at Parris Island before serving at Continental U.S. stations. Details and applications available at the local recruiting office. Robert L. Hawk is on duty aboard a naval vessel off Japan and Korea.

Marine Corps Eugene Franklin Marine Quantico Marine Corps Reserve Parris Island S. C Continental

Athens County Land Transfers Summary Names and Acres

Athens County transfers list multiple parcels including Glen E Burson to Pete Mernadakis in Townsend Addition Athens and Charles O Rourke to Shirley Murphy in York section 13. Other deeds cover Mary Kathleen Boden in Athens Township lots one nine and part of two Athens, Sabin L Hill in Dover two thirds of five acres, and Harold C Oxley in Alexander 50.32 acres. Additional deeds include Grace L Byrne to Charles Logan Smith in Phillips Second Addition Athens Wanda B Burritt to E M Conant in Athens lot 140 Homer F ONeill to Virgil Linn in Longstreth Addition Nelsonville L D McGinley to C D Shafer Co Inlet 2079 Bean Dunkle Addition Athens, Robert C Whitmore to The Nelsonville Lumber Co 46 acres in Nelsonville Boyd Williams to John W Burritt in Canaan, Helen Brooks Glover to James A Brooks one third of outlet 87 Richard Conley to Yollie Conn in Reedsville 21.50 acres and Orson B Davis to Friend M Matheny 2.94 acres in Troy.

Glen E. Burson Athens Pete Mernadakis Townsend Addition Charles O'Rourke Athens County Shirley Murphy Nelsonville York John W. Boden Mary Kathleen Boden Noah L. Hill Sabin L. Hill Dover Nora McKinley Alexander Harold C. Oxley Elk Grace L. Byrne Charles Logan Smith Phillips Wanda B. Burritt E. M. Conant Homer F. O'Neil Virgil L. Linn

Driver fined for truck without tail lights in Coolville

Paul H. Windham of Martinsburg West Virginia a 19 year old was fined ten dollars and costs after being arrested by the State Highway Patrol for operating a truck without tail lights in Coolville. The officer issuing the fine was May or John Aiken.

Paul H. Windham Martinsburg W. Va Coolville John Aiken Windham State Highway Patrol

Trailer crushes toddler in Mechanicsburg incident

A three year old boy, Earl Michael Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Davis of Mutual, was crushed to death when an auto trailer fell on him Thursday in Mechanicsburg.

Mechanicsburg Earl Michael Davis Earl Davis Mutual

Elyria Bus Drivers Indicted on Sex Offense Charges

A grand jury indicted three Elyria bus drivers and a former city employee on sex offense charges involving four 15 year old girls. The case details include allegations of misconduct while employed by the city transit system and a former city worker's involvement. Authorities urge public caution and await trial proceedings.

Elyria

Jaycees Conclave Opens as Cleveland Welcomes Members

A thousand members of the Ohio Junior Chambers of Commerce arrive in Cleveland for their state convention. The 4 day gathering begins with opening events and meetings of local chapters.

Jaycees Cleveland Ohio Junior Chambers of Commerce

Chauncey-Dover Band Concert Promises Spirited Selections

The Chauncey-Dover school concert tonight features the Concert Band and Beginners Junior Band performing at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The program includes Sousa marches The Thunderer and Stars and Stripes Forever, plus other marches overtures and solos. Miss Kathryn McCoy directs the ensembles with a large list of student performers across wind, brass, and percussion sections.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover the Thunderer John Philip Sousa New White House J. Siebert Taylor J Olivadoti Brooks-Yoder G. H. Huffine Janis Davis Spenser King Sullvan Yoder Trombine Bob Jackson Goldman-Lake Red Woods G. E. Holmes K. L. King Johnny Mullins Douglas Kerns Jania Davis Norma Willis Patty Noegrady Shirley Sisson Patty Howeard Shirley Leffier Darlene Wade Anne Schrappe Claudis Davis Carolyn Sue Daugherty Sue Ann Wallace Arlene Laster Juanita Sycks Ruth Smith Dick Jackson Jeanne Mullins Martha James Don Pole Nancy Davis Bet Tavan Linda Bradbury Patricia Staten Carolyn Heifken Sandra Sanders Carolyn, Tippett Jo Anne Lewis Melody Bonita Boudinot Sheila Douglas Dee Loris McLean Mary North Patty Tavan Roy Arbell Anne Wade Tohnny Mulling Jerry Lanning Larry Bell Charles Fiske Charles Lyons Tom Kranyik Jerry Yates Bell Lyra Joan Fiske Beverly Nicholson Angie Howard Carol Verity Mary Ann Byers Benny Barnes Wiladene Kelzenberg Patricia Neely Larry Bowe Roberta Thompson Carolyn Sycks Don Poling Patty Robinette Carolyn Sue Vincent Myrna Boudinot Sandra Dunkle Patsy McCafferty Sharon Walker Rita Bradbury Geraldine Handa Carl Dickens Hubert Nye Dale Kincaid Joe Sanders Charles Shields Brad Howard Wayne Jackson Yes Norris Owen Stotts Roberts Kathryn McCoy

Chauncey Church News Parish Services and Speakers

Local church notices list worship and church school times across Chauncey Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield. Speakers include Mr Mohler and Mr Courtney with morning communion and Parish Night at 7 30 p m led by lay members and choir.

Church OF Christ Parish Chauncey Mohler Trimble Church Courtney Taylor Ridge Millfield Church

Parish Night Is Sunday at Millfield Church

Five churches of the Church of Christ Parish will hold Parish Night at Millfield Church on Sunday at 7 30 p m. The first half hour features lay members and singers with parish pastor Gilbert Courtney. The Rev Earl Mohler, associate minister, will deliver the sermon. Each service lasts one hour. The parish includes Trimble Chauncey Millfield Taylor Ridge and Greens Run.

Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield Gilbert Courtney Earl Mohler Trimble Taylor Ridge Greens Run

Thompson Placed in Washington At Andrews Air Base

The Plains airman Airman Second Class William F. Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Earl T Thompson The Plains has been assigned to the 19th Airways and Air Communications Service at Andrews Air Force Base Washington DC He serves as a teletype operator at the AACS communications center at the Washington airbase.

the Plains William F. Thompson Earl T. Thompson 19Th Airways and Air Communications Service AACS Andrews Air Force Base Washington, D.C Washington Airbase

Mrs Katzenbach visits Wadley in Nelsonville area

Mrs Ernest Katzenbach and Mrs Frank Hook of Myers Crossing visited Mrs Charles Wadley last week, with Mr. and Mrs. Wadley hosting.

Chauncey Ernest Katzenbach Myers Crossing Frank Hook Nelsonville Charles Wadley

Dayton visits by Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank in 1940s era

Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank spent Friday to Monday visiting friends in Dayton. She stayed with Mr and Mrs. Marian Warner and Flores Crow, and called on Mr and Mrs. Harry Brickies and their daughter Sharon in Springfield.

Chauncey Leslie Cruikshank Marian Warner Flores Crow Dayton Harry Brickies Sharon Springfield

Trimble Church of Christ Board to Meet Next Tuesday

The official board of the Trimble Church of Christ will convene next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Local church leaders will discuss church matters and plan forthcoming activities.

Chauncey The Trimble Church of Christ

Nephew Eugene Brickles Seriously Ill in Pomeroy

Mrs. Martha Crow reports her nephew Eugene Brickles is seriously ill at his home in Pomeroy.

Chauncey Martha Crow Eugene Brickles Pomeroy

Mother's Day Program Set at Mill Field Church of Christ

CHAUNCEY Adults of the Mill field Church of Christ are planning a special Mother's Day program for the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. Potted plants will be presented to the youngest and oldest mother present, also to the mother with the largest family present. Carnations will be given to all mothers.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ

Mayor Wadley Urges Dog Restriction in Garden Season

Chauncey mayor urges dog owners to keep pets chained during the garden season. The ordinance will be in full force from now on, the mayor said.

Wadley Chauncey

Stanley Rites Attend Funeral in Snowsville

Mrs Martha Crow and Mrs Leslie Cruikshank with Mrs Luther Cruikshank attended the funeral of Mrs Adelaid Stanley, held in Snowsville. The service honored Mrs Stanley’s life and was attended by family members and neighbors.

Chauncey Martha Crow Leslie Cruikshank Luther Cruikshank

Motorist fined in city court for running red light

Chauncey Raymond Hambel of Giouster C was fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Wadley's court after a run of a red light. Arrest was made by Marshal Banfield.

Chauncey Raymond Hambel Giouster, C Wadley Marshal Banfield

Wadley Announces Village Council Meeting May 12

Mayor Wadley announces a village council meeting for May 12 at 7 p.m. The notice lists no agenda but signals a formal session for local governance.

Chauncey Wadley

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