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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1963

Page

3

Chauncey Personal Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings

Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Burg Johnston visited Mrs. Anna Oef fler in Logan Saturday. Vernon Sewell and children from Youngstown, along with Francis Howard, marked the 74th birthday of Sewell’s aunt. Sunday dinners hosted by multiple couples included Karl Weiss, Buddy Howard of Athens, Don Forsyth and sons, and Dave Lewis with family from Columbus. The Millfield School reunion drew Hugh Cline and others to Mrs. Frances Wallace. Callers on Dan Johnson’s Sunday included Electa McGrew and daughter Ina, Gladys Taylor of McConnelsville, Forest Bingham of Columbus, and Lloyd and Homer Pendergrass visiting their daughter-in-law’s family, including John Van Dyke of New Carlisle and Frank and Paul Theis en of Columbus.

Ralph Barker Athens Burg Johnston Anna Oeffler Logan Vernon Sewell Youngstown Francis Howard Sewell Karl Weiss Charles Buddy Howard Don Forsyth Dave Lewis Columbus Floyd Werner Hugh Ronald Cline Hilliard Frances Wallace Millfield Dan Johnson Electa McGrew Ina Gladys Taylor McConnelsville Forest Bingham Lloyd Pendergrass Homer Johnson

Mrs Sheline Is Honored With Stork Shower

Mrs Gene Sheline received a stork shower at the home of Mrs Donald Mills on East Front Street. Assisting hosts were Mrs Ralph Mundy and Mrs Bob Steward. Invited guests included many local women.

Todd Dean Pridemore Birthday Party In Henderson

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pridemore hosted a first birthday party for Todd Dean at their Henderson home with a Halloween theme. Guests included Jackie Arrington Jenny Lynn Barb Huffman Shawn Chapman and others. In Reedsville the Olive Farm Women's Club met at Ella Hannum's home with State resolutions discussed.

Point Pleasant Kenneth Pridemore Henderson Todd Dean Jackie Arrington Jenny Lynn Barbara Huffman Shawn Charlene Chapman Greg Marsha Dottie Austin Alicia Pearl Austin Maxine Walters Sonya Call Rebecca and Lance Nancy Mayes Junia Jo Bradshaw Mary Queen Teressa Reedsville Olive Farm Women’s Club Ella Hannum Edna Hall

Mrs. Helber Named Emblem Club Supreme District Deputy

Mrs. Lawrence Helber of Logan Route 2 was appointed supreme district deputy of the Emblem Club of Southern Ohio by Mrs. Paul Natale at the national convention in Swampscott Massachusetts. She is former Logan Emblem Club No. 263 president and now chairs the nominating committee and serves on the state scholarship board.

Logan Lawrence Helber Emblem Club Ohio Paul Natale Chicago Swampscott Mass

Town Water Loan Made and Mayor Announces

Hartford officials said arrangements to borrow from the Farmers Loan Association will match a federal grant for the town water system. Mayor William Kelly and consultant engineer R. F. Musgrave studied the loan forms. the council set a reconvening date for Oct. 17.

Hartford Farmers Loan Association William Kelly R. F. Musgrave

Grange Installs New Officers in Local Meeting

Marion Grange installed officers at Grange Hall led by Charles Blackston as master and Walter Derr as overseer. New appointees include secretary Clyde Ruff and treasurer Clinton Poling, with co chairmen of the home economics committee and several assistants named.

Charles Blackston Walter Derr Gilbert Helber Irvin Stone Ellena Wells Clinton Poling John Bownes Clyde Ruff Marvin Nungester Ceres Edith Hammond Geneva Nungester Clarence Schempp

Mrs Zimmer Hosts Past Noble Grands in Glouster

The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs Albert Zimmers New Street home with ten members present. The hostess led the scripture lesson from the Book of Psalms and refreshments were served.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Albert Zimmer New St

Community notices and club meetings calendar update

Local groups announce meetings across towns including Trinity Lutheran and Methodist churches, Hocking Auxiliary, Enterprise PTO, Martha Circle, Business and Professional Women, Bible Boosters, Garden Club trip, Ilesboro Farmerettes, J K Rochester Post 326, and city note on Hartford West Point Rd repair. Dwight Diller to discuss school levy. refreshments noted. date changes included. Travel prize won. next gathering planned for November 7.

Hannah Circle Hocking Pocahontas Hall Enterprise Pto Dwight Diller Business and Professional Women’s Club Brandt Mecca Presbyterian Church Four Seasons Garden Club Natural Rock Bridge Ilesboro Farmerettes Home Demonstration Club Ewing Grange Hall J. K. Rochester

Glouster Club Activities Schedule Across Local Groups

Glouster Pack 72 scouts meet in uniform at the Youth Center 6 p m Monday then travel to Athens to Station WOUB TV for a video tape. Chapter 192 Order of Eastern Star elects officers Tuesday 7 30 p m. Glouster MYF Planning Committee meets Wednesday 6 30 p m. Members include Kathy Wilson Carolyn Harry Joyce Andrews Janet Six Patty Hall and Jane Guinther. Moose Women plan a Halloween hat sale October 16 at 8 p m with sandwiches. Glouster Garden Club silent auction at Hotel Gordon Friday. Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meets Friday 7 30 p m IOOF Hall with degree staff practice for inspection October 25. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge invitation to attend inspection at Coolville Wednesday 8 p m. Chauncey Dover yearbook orders for 1964 week October 10 18. To purchase call RA 5 2624 or RA 5 2131.

Pack 72 Athens Woub-Tv Order of Eastern Star The Glouster Myf Kathy Wilson Carolyn Harry Joyce Andrews Janet Six Patty Hall Jane Guinther Women of the Moose Moose Hall Glouster Garden Club Hotel Gordon Marcellite Rebekah Lodge IOOF Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Coolville Ohio

September Vehicle Titles Drop In Hocking County

Hocking County reports continued declines in car sales in September led by Thelma Keyes. Total titles issued 566, down 152 from August and 257 from July, with new car sales at 39, a drop of 28. Mortgages canceled 228, down 59 from August. mortgages filed 222, down 84. receipts total $871.70, down $253.40 from August.

Two Drivers Cited by Logan Officers

Logan police cited two drivers in separate incidents on Main Street. William P. Noakes 36 of Columbus was arrested for failure to display license plates on a vehicle he towed. officers will check registration. James Hagan 27 of Logan Route 4 was cited for speeding and scheduled to appear in court.

Logan William P. Noakes Columbus Main St Noakes Delmar Freeman James Hagan

Logan and Mrs Wonn announce Alicia Ellen Wonn engagement

LOGAN Mr and Mrs Merritt W Wonn of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter Alicia Ellen to Dean William Krieger son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Krieger of Galloway Dean Krieger is a State Highway Patrolman and a Hilliard High School graduate The wedding is planned for December 15 at Linden Heights Methodist Church Columbus.

Logan Merritt W. Wonn Columbus Alicia Ellen William Krieger Melvin Krieger Galloway Wonn Miss Wonn Linden McKinley High School Columbus College of Art and Design Bliss College Huntington National Bank Krieger Hilliard High School

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