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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

3

Chauncey Social Notes Canasta Club Meeting Recap

Mrs Maxine Smith hosted the Canasta Club on November 11 with Mrs Pauline Cruikshank as high score winner and Mrs Margaret Bullock receiving the door prize. Guests included Mrs Kath leen Preston Mrs Elanor Hiles Mrs Boota Sieber Mrs Peggy Schoonover and Mrs Elsie Walker. The next meeting will be with Mrs Pauline Cruikshank. Route 5 and re Ft in England Chauncey. Mr and Mrs O M Russell the former Elizabeth Hixson and Mr and Mrs O M Russell Jr and three children of Catlettsburg Ky were Monday guests of Mrs Ella England and Mr and Mrs Eric Bridgewater. Mrs Virgie Wadley was an Athens visitor Wednesday.

Maxine Smith Pauline Cruikshank Margaret Bullock Kathleen Preston Elanor Hiles Boota Sieber Peggy Schoonover Elsie Walker England Chauncey O. M. Russell Elizabeth Hixson O. M. Russell Jr Catlettsburg Mire Ella England Eric Bridgewater Virgie Wadley Athens

West Millfield School HSA Meets With Chadwell Presiding

The Home and School Association of West Millfield School met Tuesday night with Vice President Cris Chadwell presiding. Mrs. Carl Matheny reported the secretary's report. Mrs. Charles Sanders said the milk program application had been sent in. A Thanksgiving program was presented by the 6 7 8 grades.

West Millfield School Cris Chadwell Carl Matheny Charles Sanders

Springfield Visitors Make Weekend Calls Across Town

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sharp and their children Beverly Ann and Marvis Louise of Springfield visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Morris on Mill Street. Ruth Simpson employed in Columbus stayed with her mother Myrtle Simpson and sister. Earl Beckley and Wilksville guests visited Jack McCafferty family. Allie Bingman Long and Guy Brookins visited Columbus, meeting Brookins son in law and daughter and his wife, niece of Mrs Brookins. Milo Stalder of Springfield visited Charles Tribe and daughter Nancy in Athens this week.

Wilbur Sharp Beverly Ann Marvis Louise Springfield Elmer Morris Mill St Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Earl Beckley Wilksville Jack McCafferty Allie Bingman Long Athens Guy Brookins Bingman Mr. Brookins Brookins Neil Tippett Milo Stalder Charles Tribe Nancy

Marty Ginnan Birthday Party Guest List

A birthday gathering was hosted Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ginnan in Glouster to honor Marty Ginnan on his fourth birthday. Attending were Susan Tippie Jamison Hartley Kurt Kempton Linda Long Susan Hall Bobby Hale John Kilgore Sandy Kioh Ernest Emilie Chalfant Craig Barry Brent and Marty Ginnan.

Glouster Mart Ginnan Braun Sr Marty Susan Tippie Jamison Hartley Kurt Kempton Jacksonville Linda Long Susan Hall Bobby Hale John Kilgore Sandy Kioh Ernest Emilie Chalfant Craig Barry Brent Marty Ginnan

Reception Planned for J. B. Hutchinson in Marietta

A reception for J. B. Hutchinson Grand Patriarch will be held at the IOOF Temple in Marietta at 2 p m Sunday All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to attend.

Glouster J. B. Hutchinson IOOF Marietta Oddmans Rebekahs

First Regular U S Passenger Service Set Up in 1934

A note on the inception of the first regular U S passenger service using locomotives in 1934. The historical point marks the shift to standardized passenger rail operations powered by locomotives.

U. S

Notice of Hearing for Parole of London Prisoner

London Ohio November 15 Charles D. Johnson a prisoner confined at the Penal Prison Farm London admitted from Athens County convicted January 104 of Breaking and Entering serving four concurrent sentences 115 is eligible to a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after January 1905 Herbert Kell Parole and Record Clerk

London Ohio Charles D. Johnson Pedon Athens County Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Ont Herbert Kell Fotw

Community church listings in Chauncey Morristown Millfield and Greens Run

Multiple church notices across Chauncey Morristown and nearby towns list ministers Sunday schools worship times prayer services and special speaking engagements. parishes include Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Poston Methodist Sandridge Holiness Mission and Church of Christ Parish GC with planned talks by Courtney Mulkin and Karl Dawson at area locations and parish meetings Greens Run board meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Sandridge Greens

Sales tax receipts dip in Meigs County week

Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending November 6 declined about 500 from the same week last year. The total was 3475 dollars versus 3975 dollars a year ago, according to State Treasurer G. W. Tracy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ger W. Tracy

Patricia June Glaze Birth in Tipp City Ohio

Mr and Mrs Herbert Glaze of Tipp City announce the birth of their daughter Patricia June at a local hospital. Grandparents include Herbert Miller and Grace Glaze, with Homer Glaze and Nancy Miller noted as great grandparents. The Glaze family also has three other daughters, Charlotte, Brenda and Helen.

Pomeroy Herbert Glaze Tipp City Ohio Patricia June Herbert Miller Meigs County Columbus Grace Glaze Homer Glaze Middleport Nancy Miller Pomeroy-Rutland Road Glaze Charlotte Brenda Helen

Attendance Campaign Nears Completion in Pomeroy Churches

Pomeroy and Middleport churches conclude a cooperative attendance drive this Sunday after since October, when about 500 pledges were recorded. The Federated Church kicks off its annual every member canvas with pledge-day services and home visits to absent members. The campaign promotes family worship and continues into November with Religion in American Life events.

Pomepoy Pomeroy Federated Church Middleport The American Business Council

Bible Study Program Set at Glouster Church of Christ

A Sunday evening Bible Study program for young people opens at Glouster Church of Christ. It uses Acts as the study text with colored slides, includes quiz segments from prior lessons, and invites volunteers for special parts. Daniel K. Teater will direct the program with senior student help.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater

Union Thanksgiving Day Service in Glouster

The annual Union Thanksgiving Day Service will be held November 25 at 10 a m in Glouster Church of Christ. Robert Lawrence of the Glouster Methodist Church will speak. Services opening with congregational singing directed by Daniel K Teater and featuring Mrs Bonnie Christman and the Youth Choir. All residents are invited.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Robert Lawrence Bonnie Christman DAV Butternut Ave A. D. Leach Meigs County Union Claws Hazel Community Church Viet Rapitet F. HH DeMott Prayer Fellowship Wedneewtay Union Thankegiving Wrvice Federated Church Therewlay

Pomeroy Church News Includes Numerous Local Services

A condensed church directory lists services across Rutland and surrounding towns. Multiple parishes, pastors, and schedules cover Sunday schools, morning and evening worship, midweek prayers, and youth meetings across denominations and locations.

Glouster and Nearby Churches Sunday Programs Listed

Local church notices list service times for Glouster area churches including First Baptist Glouster and Concord Church Evangelical groups such as Church of the Nazarene and Seventh Day Adventist. Also notes Jacksonville Florida connections and various midweek meetings.

Jitney Supper and Show Planned at Racine High

The Racine PTA will sponsor a jitney supper at Racine High School Saturday. A band talent show and square dance will follow with Whitey Beegle calling. Refreshments start at 5 pm.

Racine Racine Pta Racine High School Whitey Beegle

Sunday Worship and Services Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30 am with Rev Mr Grove at WMYF. Evening services at 7 30 pm for Chester Charge WYF in Santee. Prayer services Wednesday p m. Thanksgiving Day services Thursday 9 90 to 19 30 p m.

A.m. Church of Christ Donald Seevers Communion Christian Endeavor Brethren Weber Thoma Herman Christian Ewer Nease Chavel Fairview Edward Griffith United Methodist Leslie Kinse Federated Rch Thureday Christian Sciener Grace Episcopal — Church School Richard Ash Gallipolis Neomi Baptist Harris Aftor BYPU Forest Baptist Iam Hull Dale H. Rathi Mr. Grove Chester Santee

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Chauncey Social Notes Chauncey Church News Church of God Clarence Way Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Morristown Helen Tatman Chauncey Methodist Ren Hains Millfield Methodist Hains Poston Methodist Evan Edwards NYF Pomeroy Church News Rutland Naccarene I Yrdos Sacred Heart George Adams Harry Bates Satterfield Y.pe NHH Jenks Rearwalion Church of Christ Truman Dodson Racine Methodist Harge Joan Elwood Antiquity Forrest Run Oak Grove Sutton Syracuse Nazarene C. Larimore Rutland St. Paul's J. M. Mohrhoff RTV Alfred Methodiat Fev M. Growe Hollister Bar W. E Crace Church of the Nezarene Holy Cross W. E. Crace Forship D. K. Teater MYP Glouster Methodist Robert S. Lawrence First Baptist Frank C. Cleveland Thomas Morris George Murray Missionary Society Concord Reichner Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbbath Stephen Craig Mehorah's Witnesses Hudepohl High St —Glouwster Glouster, Ohio Ceu Flannelaires Leve Allmans M. L Reyon
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