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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1953

Page

5

Births announced in Glouster and McConnelsville

Mr and Mrs Donald Yerian birth Kenneth Edward on April 29 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Grandparents Paul Yerian Glouster Floyd Milhoan Bishopville and Willard Mason Glouster Route 2. Mrs Mason also grandparent of Shelley Rose born May 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Milhoan McConnelsville.

Glouster Donald Yerian Kenneth Edward Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Paul Yerian Willard Mason Glous Mason Shelley Rose Robert Milhoan McConnelsville Floyd Milhoan Bishopville

Bible School At Federated Church Set

Plans to open a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ in Glouster from June 1 to June 12. Sessions run 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays except Saturday with graded courses for senior to primary grades. Teachers include adult volunteers and Senior Y.P. Church members. A teacher instruction session is set for May 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Glouster Church of Christ Y.P

Baccalaureate Services Planned for Glouster High

Glouster High School schedules baccalaureate in the school auditorium Sunday at 8 p.m with Rev. Frank C. Cleveland delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises follow Friday May 29 at 8 p.m. at the high school. County Superintendent George Christman will present diplomas.

Glouster Glouster High School Frank C. Cleveland First Baptist Church Trimble Township High School George Christman

Missionary Convention Set for Sunday at First Baptist

In Glouster the Hocking sub district Missionary Convention will convene at the First Baptist Church on Sunday May 24 an all day meeting. Mrs Lula Hampton serves as sub district president and Rev Cleveland will deliver the 11 am sermon. A luncheon follows at noon with a 2 30 pm address by Dr A Cassandra Jones returned missionary from Africa.

Glouster Hocking First Baptist Church Lula Hampton Cleveland Cassandra Jones Africa Africa, Will Be the Guest Speaker. Although Dr. Jones

Glouster Personalities Gather for Weekend Visits

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives across Ohio. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Grant of Parkersburg West Virginia and Mrs. Dora Spencer of Murray City. Local families welcomed visitors from Jacksonville Athens Stewart and New England.

Local Socials and Visits Around Murray City

Mrs Edward Pea cock and Mrs Charles Grinstead attend a Murray City school program. Logan weekend visit by Mr and Mrs Vance Glancy and son Victor. Thornport visitors included Charlie Neel B Spencer and Frank Halliday. Baccalaureate for 1953 seniors held May 17 at Murray City with attendees Mr and Mrs Clayton Bookman Mr and Mrs Charles Grinstead Mrs Steve Sorrell and Adrienne. Elizabeth Roberts visited Parkersburg West Virginia. William Bacus of New Straitsville visited Clarence Banfield Jr. and family. Sorrell visitors included Floyd Sorrell and daughters Linda and Mary Alice Amos Sorrell Sr. Laura Sorrell Kep City and Frank Ebner. Clell Campbell admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Ro McCall attended Emma Cook funeral in Nelsonville. William Roberts of Newark visited Edward Hardy Circle Hill. Ernest Nixon Raymond Nixon of Willoughby weekend guests of Emma Nixon.

Orbiston Edward Peacock Charles Grinstead Delbert Peacock Murray City Vance Glancy Victor Logan Chester Moler Arthur Moler Junction City Charlies Neel Frank Halliday Thornport Clayton Bookman Steve Sorrell Adrienne Elizabeth Roberts Parkersburg W. Va William Bacus New Straitsville Clarence Banfield Floyd Sorrell Linda Mary Alice

Candlefish Dried Wick Burns Like Candle

A Northwest coast practice states that when candlefish is dried and a wick pulled through, the fish oil burns like a candle. The method highlights indigenous resource use and traditional harvesting techniques in coastal communities.

Northwest American

Conference of Youth Fellowships Stated

The Ohio Conference of Youth Fellowships of the Methodist Churches will meet Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at Broadway Methodist Church in Columbus. Rev. John Devol invites all high school age youth, counselors, advisers and teachers to attend. Local church attendees should contact Rev. Devol for reservations and costs.

Glouster Ohio Conference of Youth Fellowships of the Methodist Churches Broadway Methodist Columbus John Devol Methodist Church Devol

Election Planned in Jacksonville EUB Sunday School

GLOUSTER-Wilber E Crace announces an election of officers for the EUB Sunday school at the Jacksonville church Sunday morning. He urges all Sunday school members to attend and participate in this important function.

Glouster Wilber E. Crace EUB Jacksonville Mr. Crace

Morristown church prayer meeting at Mrs Crippen’s home

Chauncey Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held at the home of Mrs Goldie Crippen The Plains Friday at 7 30 p m Mr Herman Steele will be the leader.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Goldie Crippen the Plains Herman Steele

Chauncey Hamer New Fire Chief As Richardson Resigns

Chauncey Hamer named fire chief of the Chauncey Volunteer Department after Richard son Richardson resigns to take a job in Athens. Richardson served nearly a year and resides in Millfield. William Gretz advances to first assistant chief. second assistant post to be filled at a special Tuesday meeting.

Richardson Athens Millfield Charles Wadley Wadley Jack Hamer Hamer William Gretz

Lyons Grocery Sold. Local Notices Brief Mix

Chauncey Personals report Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith Jr have purchased the Lyons grocery on West Main Street. Mrs Martha Crow has returned home after visiting her cousin Mrs Della Dailey in Athens. Guests at Leslie Cruikshanks included Pearl Dailey Janet and Jean and Stella Dailey of Athens. Mrs Maxine Smith with sister Mrs Robert Bently and daughter Sandra went to Columbus Children’s Hospital by ambulance Monday. Sandra injured by an auto crossing the road is improved after surgery.

Arthur Smith, Jr Lyons W. Main St Martha Crow Della Dailey Athens Leslie Cruikshank Pearl Dailey Janet Jean Stella Dailey Maxine Smith Robert Bently Sandra Children’s Hospital, Columbus Afi

Keratolytic Drug Ad Promises Quick Results

For athlete's foot a keratolytic is an agent that deadens infected skin and causes it to peel off exposing more germs to its killing action. Get T-4-L keratolytic at any drug store with a 46 cent back guarantee if not pleased in one hour from Quick's Out Rate Drug Store.

Quick

Chauncey Birthday Party for Arlene Lester

Mrs Roy Lester hosted a Mill Street birthday gathering Friday night celebrating Arlene Lester turning fourteen. Guests included Elaine Pendleton Carolyn Blackford Claudia Davis Pat sy and Judy McCafferty Angielee Howard Carolyn Tippett Sonja Rogers Susie Daugherty Marlene Barnhouse Carolyn Tippie Patty Robinette Beverly Nicholson Flaine Pendleton Joan Lewis and Arlene Lester.

Chauncey Roy Lester Mill St Arlene Elaine Pendleton Carolyn Blackford Claudia Davis Patsy Judy McCafferty Angielee Howard Carolyn Tippett Sonja Rogers Susie Daugherty Marlene Barnhouse Carolyn Tippie Patty Robinette Beverly Nicholson Flaine Pendleton Joan Lewis Arlene Lester

Auxiliary To Begin Poppy Sale Friday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will start the poppy sale canvas Friday and continue through Saturday. No fixed price for a poppy is set. contributors are asked to give as much as they can spare.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion

Dress the Band Day to Be Held Tuesday

Trimble Khai Band Boosters Association sponsors a Dress the Band Day on Tuesday May 26. Band members will canvass Trimble Township for donations with each donor receiving a ticket to a band concert in J T auditorium Tuesday evening. Proceeds fund band uniform forms.

Glouster Trimble Khai Band Boosters Association Trimble Township J.T. Auditorium

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