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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
3
Meigs County schools chief C O Chapman was confined to his home by illness with the office reporting improvement by Wednesday afternoon. The correspondent notes the date and that Chapman oversees local schools in Pomeroy.
GLOUSTER Troop 72 Boy Scouts plan a salvage drive Saturday from the scout headquarters at 10 am. They will cover most areas including No 6 section and will accept paper and waste fats along with other salvage. Pickups require prior notice to Ted Byers or Ralph Hines before Saturday forenoon.
The Rev and Mrs Eugene Brown with children David and Janet and lay delegate Mrs Ansell Gamwell returned from the Ohio Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Cincinnati. Brown will serve another year at Glouster church, his third. The church official board had requested his return.
Mrs. Emmett Stevens of Aberdeen Maryland visits relatives in Glouster. Lt. Col. Emmett Stevens will depart soon for duty in Athens Greece. Mrs Stevens and daughter Shirley plan to move to Athens Ohio after Aberdeen school closes. Shirley will be a high school senior next year.
William Chivers, ill at his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Binderbasin, was moved this week to another daughter’s home in Hemlock for care. John Binderbasin remains seriously ill with a heart ailment home at 30 Barbour Street and was reported somewhat improved Wednesday.
The Altar Rosary Society of Holy Cross Church postpones the Thursday meeting to June 5 at 7 30 p.m. in the Church Hall.
GLOUSTER Mohawk Aerie 1034 FOE Jacksonville announces a dance in Eagle Hall on Friday evening May 30. Eagles and their wives or women friends are invited to attend the event.
Dr and Mrs C A Pride depart for Greenfield to visit Mrs Pride's mother Mrs Boyd Wilson and brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson joining the trip_minor travel plans keep to relatives and destination stated.Word count kept to fit summary guidelines.
Mrs Leta West Mrs Nellie Hellyer and Mrs Mary Samson called at the Hemlock home of Joe Hines who died Monday evening.
GLOUSTER The Women of the Moose met in Moose Hall Wednesday evening. Members of the Loyal Order of Moose were invited. After the lodge session, Mrs Rolland Hoffman chaired a Child Care Committee program. An obligation was given to women candidates and lunch followed for members and families.
Ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Steffy Walnut Hill suffered a fractured right arm recently in a fall at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Shaner near Bishopville.
GLOUSTER Then Chapter CBS announces a mother and daughter potluck dinner on June 5 at 6 p m in Masonic Hall. Each member is asked to bring her daughter or a guest daughter.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Exenkamper were held at the Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Caffrey officiating. Pallbearers included grandsons James and William Mandrell and other relatives. out of town mourners from several nearby towns attended. Survivors span multiple Ohio communities including North Canton Jacksonville Nelsonville Versailles and Glouster with a brother Charles Heiser of Jacksonville.
The WSCS met at the Methodist Church in Glouster with 18 members present. Devotions by Mrs. Carl Wilson focused on concern with thee and a program on a child and his family led by Mrs. L. G. DeLong. Reports on care for needy children nationally and internationally were given by several members, followed by benediction and refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. William McCoy of Trimble announce the birth of a son on May 25. The child weighed eight pounds and has been named William Edward. Mrs. McCoy is the former Audrey Thompson.
A fire in the Amanda Bryson estate property was doused by Frank Bryson in his apartment where it began around 8 a.m. Monday. A waste paper basket caused the blaze, burning the basket and contents, damaging about 5 feet of baseboard and scorching walls and ceiling with an estimated $25 loss.
Overworked kidneys cause headaches dizziness rheumatism and general fatigue. The ad promises Warner's Compound tablets to cleanse poisons and urges readers to obtain information booklet What You Should Know About Your Kidneys. Warner's Remedies Warren PA advertises 40 tablets for cost and 60 postal for info.
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