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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
2
McCann Frederic Post and American Legion to conduct military services for Wilfred Nott at Hollister EUB Church Thursday at 1 p.m. Legion members meet at noon in Legion Hall then proceed to the No 6 district home.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gruttemeyer of Hempstead Long Island are visiting Chauncey as guests of their son and daughter in law F Ki Gruttemeyer Jr at the home of his mother Mrs Charlotte Bricker 19 Converse St The Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri is described as the world s largest artificial lake.
Advertisement claims a 40c box of Petersons Ointment relieves itching and irritation from pimples and blemishes. The balm soothes smarting skin and promises a rapid improvement with money back if not delighted.
Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ held the meeting at Nelsonville Church of Christ with sixty men present. Rev J A Long hosted, Fred J Kempton as president, Frank Lewis Chauncey secretary led business session. Reports from represented churches were given, a Nelsonville musical program preceded group singing led by Fred Tom. Atty James Schumacher was guest speaker.
Mr and Mrs Paul McKinney and children Ruth Ann and Ana of Chauncey along with Mr and Mrs H Sovereign near Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Raymond Beller of Leon W Va were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Adkins and their children John James and Rose of Lancaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis D. Muzio and daughters Lucy Ann and Delores of Millfield spent the weekend in Dayton visiting Mrs. Muzio’s sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. George Civille and children Mary Claire and John. Also visiting were Dorothy Elaine Wilson and Mary Civille of Dayton. They called on Mr. and Mrs. John Civille Sr., former Chauncey residents.
Mr and Mrs Roger Gould formerly of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Ann at their home in Springfield Ohio Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Gould of Millfield formerly of Chauncey.
The Robed Choir of the Spencer Ridge Church with Pastor The Rev. Leona Thompson conducted a song service at Vinton Station Church. The group had 21 members and weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vitt and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan. Other visitors attended from Marion and Hemlock.
Members of the Martha Class at Millfield Church of Christ will gather Thursday at the church for a quilting party and pot luck dinner.
Kiwanis Club of Glouster held a Monday evening dinner at Hotel Gordon with fourteen members and sixteen guests. A musical program replaced a planned speaker lineup, featuring Judy Zimmer and Judy Vernon in piano duet and saxophone performances. An annual visit by Lt. Gov. Carl Frey is announced for next Monday. Concessions committee for Sunday’s park baseball game named Joe Williams and Dick Guinther. Attendance prize went to guest Miss Vernon.
Glouster, Nelsonville and Athens teachers will gather at Athens High auditorium Saturday at 2 p.m. for a meeting sponsored by the education association. Mrs Caldwell, former NEA department president, will be the main speaker for teachers, parents, school boards and citizens.
Trimble Grange in Glouster will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred and a baking contest for date oatmeal cookies judged. county winners advance to Shade Grange Hall on June 8 for further contests and a state contest next December. Pomona degree aspirants may report to an officer before the Shade meeting.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Larrie of Chesapeake West Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs W E Crouser. Mrs Margie Nelson of Hamlin West Virginia has visited her parents Mr and Mrs Flavy Sigman. Mrs Frank Abdon Mrs Floyd Genter and sons Ronald Duane and Terry all of Chelsea Michigan were weekend guests of Mrs Carol Pierce. Mrs Monte West and Raymond Bowen of Roseville Ohio spent a weekend with Mrs Charles Bowen. Charles Bowen of Harrisburg Ohio visited his family here for a weekend. Mr and Mrs W C Harmon Mrs Leo Markins and Dell Dye attended funeral services for Ced ric Wales at Dyesville. Mrs Leona Kennedy has been visiting her daughter Mrs Willard Reeves of Columbus.
The Tiny Tot Circus, by Glouster primary grades, will be presented Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The program features a toy band cowboys freaks and clowns with a small admission charged.
Glouster residents Mr and Mrs E K Bryson and M M Bryson with Mr and Mrs John Bryson and C A King and his mother Ida King of Columbus aided by Mr and Mrs M W King and Lawrence King in Auburn Indiana attended the funeral of Mrs D J King of Chicago in Chesterhill. They accompanied the body to Glouster where they spent Tuesday night and planned to return to Chicago today.
An Athens man describes his stomach as burning like a gas factory before taking CERTA-VIN. He credits the herbal formula with expelling gas, improving meals, and enriching blood with iron while strengthening nerves with vitamin B. The ad lists Athens Pharmacy GS Court Nelsonville Betts Cut Rate and local druggists as sellers.
GLOUSTER Francis Love announces engagement of daughter Barbara to John McPeak of Pennsville. Barbara Love, Holllister High School 1949 graduate, Salvation Army secretary in Columbus. John McPeak, Pennsville High School 1949 graduate, works at Coated Fabricks Co. in Columbus. Puppet show by Glouster sixth graders at J-T High School on Tuesday May 16 at 1 p.m. Public invited.
A fragmented notice references a person named Joseph aiming to become the world’s largest seller at 10¢. Details about location or organization are unreadable but imply a promotional or sales claim.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Earl Oliver's home on Lookout Street Thursday at 7 30 p.m. for their meeting and plans.
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