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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
2
The Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered in the church hall Tuesday evening with Miss Josephine Hedfelt presiding. Mrs. Ed Ley read a sacred passage, others shared readings, current events were called, and games preceded a refreshment service.
The Jacksonville Methodist Church Youth Fellowship held a chili supper Monday night followed by games led by president Kathryn Miller. Attendees included Rev. L. N. Covert, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bartels as guests, and members Lisa Oskey, Wanja Keirns, Gregory Koons, Rollie Swart, Jane Ann Jarvis, Junior Vore, Dick Docie, Diane Swartz, Virginia Householder, and Barbara Paskevitch.
Mrs. Eva Zimmer hosted her Sewing Club Tuesday evening on Dew Street and honored guest Mrs. Anis Newell with a stork shower. The group enjoyed a decorated table and gifts were presented to Mrs. Newell. Attending were Mrs. Carrie Balderson and Mrs. Edna Bing.
Miss Karen Zimmer stayed in Zanesville with her uncle and aunt the Plant couple. Her parents joined her Sunday to return home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guinther and Earl Moore from Cleveland. Other visits covered Columbus and Springfield areas with relatives.
Cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mrs. Jennie Bell The Plains Friday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs. Andrew McKinney.
Ohio industrial relations director Margaret A. Mahoney reports August strike idleness declined moderately from July. Strikes fell 20 percent and strike idleness 13 percent with about 61 strikes and lockouts affecting 96 firms in August.
The Plains Methodist Church holds Rally Day with special music by the choir and Merlind Ross as guest soloist. Henry McGrath of Dayton visited his parents Mr and Mrs Aaron McGrath and sister Mrs Delbert Cline. John Kranyik and Mrs Louise Wilkey of Dallas were in town for Audrey Bumgardner’s illness. Gene Howard was discharged September 14 at Eglin AFB Florida after four years of service. Michael and Billy Shamel of Athens stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Shamel.
Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives this week. Dan and Chauncey Johnson with Dan and Mrs Johnson joined George and Mrs Daft in Baltimore. Lancaster visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Brookins and others. The Cruikshanks and Crabs visited from Columbus and Nelsonville, with Marcellos moving to Lancaster.
The predator was used Monday when Mrs. Julia Kittle was taken to Sheltering Arms.
The Lottridge PTA will meet Tuesday Oct 6 at 8 p m in Carthage School with Mrs John Depoy president guiding. Athens County superintendent George Christman and Carthage Troy Schools head E L Koehler will discuss the Millage Levy proposal to fund schools. Members should bring cake pies or sandwiches.
Nagging backache loss of pep and energy headaches and dizziness may signal slowed kidney function. Doan's Pills claim relief by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters. Ad urges readers to try Doan's for lasting comfort.
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