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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1954

Page

3

Parsons Celebrate Son Joe's First Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Clair Parsons hosted a party November 13 for their son Joe Parsons first birthday. Favors included balloons and candy a cakeed serving table and assorted beverages were served. Prizes went to Gregory Sorrell Mickey Shields and Becky Linscott. Attendees and mothers present listed including Pearl Nicholson James Lieber Jenifer Virgil Baker Gerald Sorrelis Eldon McCombs Lewis Shields and Byron Linscott.

Chauncey Clair Parsons Joe Parsons Gregory Sorrell Mickey Shields Becky Linscott Pamela Nicholson Jennie Jo Parsons Vicki McCombs Debbie Sieber Terry Greuttemeyer Gregory ‘Sorrell Linda Lohse Jeff Lenigar Eddie Leslie Johnson Vicki Baker Becky Barry Linscott Delores Robinson Pearl Nicholson James Lieber Jenifer Virgil Baker Gerald Sorrelis Eldon McCombs Lewis Shields Byron Linscott Mixe Bob Ley Pamela Lenigar Mark Bridgewater Beulah Robinson Anna Parsons

Chauncey Area Personal Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Sunday dinner guests included Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Carl Brown with the Sams and Channell families and others from New Straitsville Columbus and Corning. Visitors continued through Tuesday with Mrs Chester Hanning and Mr Guy White while several moved or hosted relatives in Columbus Converse Street Sampson Air Force Base and local farms.

Carl Brown Elbert Sams John Juanita Sams Dale Channell Earl Brown Diana Carol Rose Call New Straitsville Grace Joseph Columbus Virgil Wilson Bartlett Herman Birchfield Chester Hanning Nelsonville Guy White Russell Renolds Converse St Fleming Cain David Clair Parsons Joe Beulah Robinson Gerald Sampson Air Force Base New York Elizabeth Ferrell Robert Eng Robbie Gertrude Eng Raymond Ferrell Wilma Ferrell Ann Longe Pearly Devore Devore Ella Devore Melvin Ward Ray Swyers Joe Galvin Minnie Stalder Clarence Sisson Shirley Sisson Stalder Siter Huband Corning

Lions Club Dinner Meeting Set at Parish House

The Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting on Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at the parish house.

Chauncey Lions Club

EXSORA touted to curb itch mite in three doses

An advertisement claims scabies is highly contagious and lifelong without stopping it. It promotes EXSORA as an almost instant killer of the itch mite, requiring only three treatments, available at all drug stores.

Series Opens Thursday in Glouster Civic Entertainment

Glouster Civic Entertainment Series opens Thursday at 8 p.m. in Glouster High School Auditorium with fencing tumbling and dancing exhibitions directed by the Ohio University physical education department. Season cards from last year honored and tickets available at the door.

Glouster Glouster Civic Glouster High School Ohio University Physical Education Department

Oblinger and Hartman Visit Across Towns

Weekend visits feature multiple Ohio households. Toledo and Logan travelers joined relatives in Carbon Hill and Oak Grove. The Christys announce a daughter Lynda Sue. Venus Dane also noted among weekend movements.

Loyal Women of Glouster Church Plan Thanksgiving Dinner

The Loyal Women of the Glouster Church of Christ will hold a Thanksgiving dinner Friday at 6 p.m. Attendees will share a meal in the church hall and gather for fellowship.

Loyal Womens Close The Glouster Church of Christ

Paam to Meet Glouster Lodge for F C Degree

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M will hold a Wednesday meeting at 7 p m. The agenda includes performing the F C degree for members.

PAAM Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am F.C

Trimble Grange Confers Degrees at Saturday Meeting

The Trimble Grange hall hosted the Grange gathering with 16 candidates receiving first and second degrees. H. E. Jones reported on the state grange meeting as refreshments were served.

Trimble H. E. Jones

Hutchinson Grand Patriarch Reception Set at IOOF Temple

All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to a Sunday 2 p.m. reception for J. B. Hutchinson grand patriarch at the IOOF Temple in Marietta.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs J. B. Hutchinson Marietta IOOF

Jacksonville and Holliste WSWS Meet Friday

The WSWS will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. Blanche Bonnar a Hollister, inviting members and guests to attend a session at her residence.

Jacksonville Holliste WSWS Blanche Bonnar A’ Hollister

Orpah Class Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The Orpah Class will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Barbara Geihard with Mrs Foster Sayre as co host.

Barbara Geihard Foster Sayre

Builders Class meets at Jacksonville EUB Church basement

The Builders Class of the Jacksonville EUB Church met in the church basement with Grace Judson leading in Lula McBride's absence. Mrs Tom Smith led prayer, readings expressed thanks, and Nellie Anderson led closing prayer. Next meeting set for December 3 with hostesses Grace Judson, Nellie Anderson, and Annabelle Fore.

Jacksonville EUB Church Lula McBride Grace Judson Tom Smith Nellie Anderson Ay Anderson Annabelle Fore

Helyers Return to Canton After Weeks’ Visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Helyer came back to Canton after spending weeks with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs A J Helyer Trimble and other relatives. Mrs Helyer in poor health is improving and continues treatment with a Canton doctor. Tank Commander and Mrs Glenn Dougan of Fort Knox Ky visited their parents Ansel Gam well and Clifford Dougan in Chesterhill. Mr and Mrs Paul Rea Charlotte Cotter and Cathy of Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs Rea’s parents James Cotter Sr and Jr Dayton also visited. Mr and Mrs David Pickard returned to Indiana after a few days with Dave Pickard and sister Leona. Mrs John Smitte West Frankfort Ill returned home after a week’s visit.

Joe Helyer Canton A. J. Helyer Trimble Helyer Glenn Dougan Ft. Knox Ansel Gamwell Clifford Dougan Chesterhil Paul Rea Charlotte Cotter Cathey Columbus Rea James Cotter Dayton David Pickard Indiana Mr. Pickard Dave Pickard Leona John Smitte Mayme Elis West Frankfort

WASH CLOTHS AND CHENILLE RUGS FOR HOME DECOR

Heavy chenille wash cloths in many colors are advertised for bedrooms and baths with emphasis on affordability. Also promoted are 24 x 42 chenille shag rugs with non skid backs in bright colors to enhance home decor. Boys sizes 6 16 noted in garment section.

Boys Nyl Gab Surcoats For Winter Wear

Durable warm surcoats for boys sizes 6 to 18 with quilt lining and full zipper. Offered in white grey gold blue red at a special low price to cover winter wear needs.

Men's Long-Wearing Corduroy Slacks

Easy going slacks with shirted elastic waistband. Choose from colors for lounging work or sports wear. All sizes available. Low priced.

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Carbon Hill Pete Oblinger Toledo Helen Hawk Neil Bill Brooker Logan Brooker Andrew Brooker Shirley Doe Sterling Lee Clark Ed Dawley Raymond Christry Christys Lynda Sue Artie Hall Guy Hartman Oak Grove Estel Dane Wallace Dane and Son Cleveland Gerald Bittner Donna Devol Lancaster Ella Devol Faye Kistler Gibisonville Carlton Frame Frank Shaw Shaw Quinten Shaw Venus Dane WSAS Buster Cincinnati Greyhound California Los Angeles San Francisco ST. Louis Washington Norfolk Chicago Detroit New Orleans Philadelphia Louisville America Greyhound Terminal U.S Cheha Chenille Peter Pan Bouffant Alumans M. L
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