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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

6

Chauncey Eighth Grade Commencement Held

Chauncey The Eighth Grade commencement took place Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium with God of Our Fathers as the processional. James Door presided as master of ceremonies and announced the theme Our American Heritage. The event included invocation, chorus numbers, instrumental pieces, and gifts to teachers Miss Frances Howard and Mrs Edna Raine. Supt S L Durst presented diplomas to a long list of graduates led by Mary Ann Byers and Judith Ann Powell.

Chauncey James Door Frances Howard Edna Raine Supt. of S. L. Durst Mary Ann Byers Judith Ann Powell Levann Miller Richard Russell Malcolm Barry Elaine Pendleton

Chauncey-Dover Seniors Entertained by Superintendent Hosts

Chauncey Dover High School class of 39 seniors and sponsors Mrs. Leah Featherstone and Mr. Robert Cummings were entertained Monday evening at the home of Superintendent and Mrs. S L Durst. Class committee ran games and contests while refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Darst. Spring flowers decorates the Durst home.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Leah Featherstone Robert Cummings S. L. Durst Darst

Social notes from New Plymouth weekend gatherings

Guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller included Raymond and Gerald Fuller, Lavely of Columbus, John Bob of Logan, and Billy Fuller. Mary Rannells of Logan visited son Thomas. repairs noted by George Turner, Lloyd Hopkins, Raymond Hoyd. Congregational meeting at Union Furnace Presbyterian Church. Lazy D Ranch visitors Everett Dicken and Howard Rider. Anna Heinlein mentioned in cemetery association notes with trustees elected.

New Plymouth Charles Fuller Raymond Fuller Gerald Lavely Columbus John Bob Logan Billy Fuller Mary Rannells Thomas George Turner Lloyd Hopkins Raymond Hoyd Elza Huntley John McGathey Presbyterian Church Union Furnace Everett Dicken Howard Rider Marie Heinlein William Gibbons Route 56 Junior Fuller Randy Madge Evans I. E. Fri Creole Earle Heinlein Cemetery Association Methodist Church Anna Heinlein

Vacation Bible School Opens in Racine Churches

The Vacation Bible School began at the Racine Methodist Church with sessions moving to the Baptist Church next week under Rev. John Elwood and Rev. T T Shelton. Senior class from Racine High School leaves for New York City on their annual trip with Mr. and Mrs. Ike Wiseman and Supt. Charles Hayman. Memorial Day dinner to be served by Racine Methodist Church women. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson and daughters from New Brighton and various relatives visiting local families.

Racine Methodist Church Baptist Church John Elwood T.T. Shelton Racine High School Ike Wiseman Charles Hayman New York City Bill Johnson Linda Gloria Billie New Brighton Earl Custer Thomas Arthur Kelly Columbus Chester Simpson Simpson Joe Sunderland Milton W. Va Emma Hall Huntington Leta Sayre Logan Homer Sayre Oscar Sines Wellsville Mr. Sines Fannie M. Sines Walter FE. Sines

Tuppers Plains Social Notes and Local Visits

Those attending the inspection of Minear Chapter No. 274 OFS at Guysville included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weatherman, Mrs. J. S. Davis, Mrs. Lindsey Lyons, and Carl Barnhill. Several members visited the Marietta Council. Mrs. Nettie Cowdery spent days with sister Mrs. Cora Hamilton. Mildred Caldwell visited her father in a Columbus hospital. Baccalaureate services were held at Olive Orange High School with Rev. Jennings Fast of Parkersburg, WV as speaker and Rev. Charles Harrison of Lancaster delivering the address. Phyllis Newland.

Tuppers Plains Minear OFS Guysville Robert Gray Jack Weatherman J. S. Davis Lindsey Lyons Carl Barnhill Rubal Caldwell Galena Columbus Olive Orange High School Jennings Fast Parkersburg W. Va Charles Harrison Lancaster Phyllis Newland

Local Church Services and Ministers Listing

Chauncey Churches is led by pastor Clarence Way with unified service at 9 30 a m Youth fellowship at 7 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Pilgrim Holiness is led by Raymond Pidcock with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Morristown Holiness led by Helen Tatman with Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m Young people 7 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Bible study 7 30 p m Wednesday Chauncey Methodist led by Mr Cov ert Sunday school 9 30 a m Worship 7 p m Ladies Aid Thursday Millfield Methodist Sunday school 10 a m Worship 11 Sandridge Holiness Mission led by Hiram Mingus Sunday school 2 p m Worship Tuesday 7 30 p m

Church of God Clarence Way Unified Service Youth Fellowship Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Sundy School Morristown Helen Tatman Chauncey Methodist Covert Ladies Aid Millfield Methodist Sandridge Hiram Mingus Methodist Church Aregg L. N. Covert Jacksonville W. E. Crace

Coolville News Highlights Weddings, Visits, and Club Affairs

A wedding united Miss Dorothy Miller of Athens and Delmer Bowers of Coolville at the Justice of the Peace home of Mr and Mrs Tom F Cecil. Glen Reed, Carthage Troy High School 1953, tours Ohio River steamer Stevenson and visits family. Interior repainting and redecorating finish Coolville Congregational Church work. Mrs Clare White returns from Washington PA and visits in Zanesville. Friendly Garden Club sets June 5 flower show at the fire house with talks on iris and day lilies. New WSCS officers for Coolville Methodist Church elected for the year. Various locals travel to Florida, Columbus, and other states for camps, visits, and tours. Henry Parrish of Coalville plans move to his Jack Parrish property with family. Opal Shifflet receives surprise birthday party. Teachers and families vacation at Coolville properties amid community dinners and local visits.

Coolville Justice of the Peace Tom F. Cecil Dorothy Miller Athens Delmer Bowers Glen Reed Carthage-Troy High School Stevenson Ohio River Clare White W. R. Bridges Washington Zanesville Friendly Garden Club Fire House Harold Davis Clyde White, Jr Lena Davis Frank Murphy Cordray William Cordray Carthage-Troy High Torch Kathleen Justice Ira Kincade Vedie Davis Helen Chapman Linda Shanks Ella Tilton WSCS Cooville Clyde Creasey Washington, D. C Ohio G. R. Gunder Oscar Gunder Mayme Roberts Harry Walden Creasey Kenneth E. Deeter Gail Deeter Marines Tarris Island S. C L. C. Thistlethwaite John Maine New York Pennsylvania Kentucky South Carolina Jack Parrish Marshall Henry Parrish Newtown Cincinnati Coalville Carthage Carl Brett John Westfall Delmas Martin Harley Merritt Denelda Merritt Audra Bailey Donna Lou Audra Rae Arthur Atherton Jean Marks Gerald Bibbee Belpre

Melvin Pyle Leaves Traditions of Messenger Carriers

The Pyle siblings finish a 17 year Messenger carrier era as Melvin Pyle, 17, graduates Chauncey Dover High School and departs to work away from home. Gerald started the line, followed by Wilma and Wilbur. the family and customers note the change as Melvin ends the family service.

Pyle East Millfield Melvin Chauncey-Dover High School Gerald William Pyle Springfield General Motors Wilma Wilbur Columbus Business College Mingus Poston Wilbur Pyle Wilma Mingus

Alfred social clubs and church activities report

WSCS met May 18 at Eleanor Boyles home with six members and two visitors. Plans included sick visitation for next year and a June 4 spring church cleaning. A May 23 MYF meeting drew 13 youths and seven adults with June 12 Holy Land slides and a June 26 ice cream social. Modern Woodmen Junior Club met May 20 with eight juniors and 10 seniors. several members received awards for attendance and effort.

Alfred WSCS Eleanor Boyles MYF The Holy Land Modern Woodmen of America

Local Visitors and Farewells Shape Hemlock Notes

Hemlock scenes feature Mr. and Mrs. Ray Latta visiting Mrs. Bernard Hodgson, while Mrs. Jessie Richardson and Dr. Lucille Richardson return from a week in Washington D C Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. Funeral services for Edward Chariton 81 were held with burial at Oakfield Cemetery and out of town relatives present.

Glouster Churches Schedule Share Variety of Services

Glouster churches list weekly services with multiple pastors. First Baptist plans 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship led by the Missionary Society. Other congregations include Methodist Holy Cross Catholic Church Christ and EUB groups with service times, sermons and Bible study on weekly calendars.

First Baptist Frank C. Clleveland The Missionary Society Mary Goodman Deason Thomas Morris Glouster Methodist Robert SS. Lawrence Edith Zinn Glouster Church of Christ D. K. Teater Holy Cross Catholic Anthony Nickel

Correction Notices for Glouster Church Event

The Glouster Methodist Church Priscilla class record corrects Vera Meade to Jane Meade and notes Grace Judson was omitted from hosting duties.

Glouster Priscilla

Cancer drive raises 139.30 in Chauncey

Mrs. Bessie Johnston reports Chauncey residents contributed 139 dollars and 30 cents to the cancer drive. The announcement lists the exact amount raised in the Chauncey area.

Chaunceey Bessie Johnston Chauncey

Special meeting set for Trimble Grange No 1830

A special meeting of Trimble Grange No 1830 is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Grange Hall. The note mentions George Washington as a member of the House of Burgesses, in Williamsburg, Virginia, for 16 years.

Glouster Trimble Grange No Grange Hall George Washington House of Burgesses Meeting Williamsburg

Legion Post To Conduct Memorial Day Services

McCann Frederick Post 414 American Legion of Glouster will hold Memorial Day ceremonies at Glouster Memorial Park Monday at 10 a m with Rev Frank C Cleveland addressing. The invocation and benediction will be given by Rev Robert S Lawrence, and school bands plus Boy Scouts will parade and raise the flag. Women of the Legion Auxiliary and service groups are invited to join the parade which departs from the Legion Hall at 9 30 a m. Graves will be decorated Saturday afternoon. Memorial services will be held Sunday at Mt Vernon Cemetery at 2 p m. Legionnaires meet at Glouster Legion Hall at 1 p m. The Legion also sponsors the local Veterans March for Korea today and the campaign for Korean aid is conducted jointly by all veterans organizations.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post American Legion Glouster Memorial Park Frank C. Cleveland First Baptist Church Boy Scouts The Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Graves Legion Mt. Vernon Cemetery Legionnaires Glouster Legion Hall

Kiwanis Baseball League Opens Season At Glouster Ballpark

The GLOUSTER Kiwanis junior league will launch its season next Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Glouster ballpark. Guinther's and Kittle's squads meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. with games every Tuesday and Thursday. About 70 boys registered. standings will be kept. Next week Kiwanis meets Tuesday night at 6 30 p.m. at Hotel Gordon due to a holiday.

Glouster — Kiwanis Glouster L. G. DeLong Guinther’s Kittle Kiwanis Hotel Gordon

Glouster High to Hold 63rd Commencement Nigh

Glouster High School schedules its 63rd annual commencement for today at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The 28 graduates will receive diplomas in the ceremony.

Glouster Glouster High School

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