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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

10

Coffman Elected President of Local Kiwanis Club

E D Coffman of this community was elected president of the Glouster Kiwanis Club for a year starting January 1. Clyde Sellars is vice president and Lawrence Colbert treasurer. Board directors include Angle Campbell DeLong Guinther Kovach Munden and Taylor. Coffman named as district convention delegate with alternates Sellars and Kittle. Guests included John Eby new bank cashier and Ray DuLaney formerly of Glouster now in Miami Beach Florida.

Bob Smith Ben Goldberg Paul Kennedy Dan Kovach Roger Kittle Richard Guinther Clyde Sellars E. H. Taylor George Campbell Ray White Joe Williams Supt L. G. DeLong FE. D. Coffman Merrill Ogg Lawrence Col B. R. Angle Jack Munden Cy Rockhold James Settles Marcella Brown Porter Dugan

Hollister PTA Names Finance Committee

In GLOUSTER the Hollister PTA held its first annual meeting in the High School Auditorium. The finance committee appointed includes Mrs. Goldie Byers, Mrs. Mabel Nott and Mrs. Leta Westfall. The group voted to hold the Halloween Carnival on Oct 28 and set the next meeting for Nov 10.

Glouster Hollister Pta Goldie Byers Mabel Nott Leta Westfall

Mayor Hines Lists Damage By Pranksters

CHAUNCEY Mayor W D Hines reports complaints over pre Halloween pranks. Porch furniture removal, outside toilets upset, switches turned off and soap on windows reported. Mayor vows arrests and has added extra police to patrol streets and town areas.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Local Birth Announced and Community Visits Across the Area

News notes list a birth in Mans field to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Canter and numerous relatives and friends visiting in Murr ay City area towns including Greenville Greens Run Nelsonville Zanesville Logan Portsmouth Columbus Fort Wayne and Akron with several residents returning home after visits Susan Craft mentioned among greetings.

Dayton A. T. Pottet Carl Carsner New Lexington Park Cook Don Reynolds Toledo Oscar Hillyer John Bryan Columbus George Potts Helen Wolfe Fort Wayne Ind Dan Wolfe Lester Sorrell Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Bertie Boling A. E. Verian Zanesville William Bird New Straitsville W. E. James Edward James Frank James Nelsonville Johnny Abahazie Sandy Abahazie Betty Charbo George Archer John Mason Helen Mason Roger Wilson Portsmouth Clifford Wilson Howard Craft

Services to Be Friday at McLeish Union Church

The Rev. Leona Thompson, pastor, announces the weekly preaching service at McLeish Union Church Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Leona Thompson McLeish Union Church

Reverend Gilbert Courtney Returns From Cleveland Meeting

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey has returned from Cleveland where he attended a Church of Christ gathering on Monday and Tuesday.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Cleveland Church of Christ

Mrs Mitchel Undergoes Major Surgery in Detroit

Mrs P L Mitchel Mary Gazell underwent major surgery Tuesday at Deaconess Hospital Detroit Michigan in Room 303.

P. L. Mitchel Mary Gazell Deaconess Hospital Detroit Mich

Missionary Program At First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church Missionary Society held a program on Oct. 5 with Mrs. Ethel Riley presiding. Mrs. Francene Clemmons led the event, featuring scripture by Mrs. Helen Leach, prayer by Mrs. Rosa Williams, readings by Mrs. Marie Tucker, a vocal duet by Mrs. Leach and Mrs. Riley, an address by Thomas J. Morris, a reading by Mrs. Effie Brown, and a closing poem from Mrs. Gladys Viney via Mrs. Clemmons.

Helen Leach Ethel Riley Thomas J. Morris Gypsy Boy Effie Brown Clemmons Gladys Viney

Handley Family Attend Beavers Funeral in Middleport

Mr and Mrs C E Handley traveled to Middleport on Sunday for the death of Mrs Handleys uncle H A Beaver. Funeral services were held there Monday afternoon and the couple returned home on Tuesday.

Glouster C. E. Handley Middleport

First Meeting Is Conducted

The Senior Progressive Study Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. L. G. DeLong's home with Mrs. M. M. Bryson and Mrs. W. G. Hughes assisting. After a business session the retiring president thanked members for their cooperation and the new president Mrs. DeLong greeted the group. The evening featured the making and playing of recordings along with refreshments for numerous members and hosts.

B. R. Angle Emmett Anderson Everett Eddy Lalla Danford John Blower Ann Williams Thomas W. Reese Charles Sweeney T. D. McAfoose E. E. Munden Bryson Hughes DeLong

Glouster and Red Town Personal Notes Nearby

Glouster residents and relatives gather for weekend visits as Mrs Goldie Willis returns from Detroit. Colleagues and kin from Mt Sterling Columbus Dayton Roseville and College Hill appear as guests and family members share news of birthdays and health.

Wilbur Drake Dayton William Strausbaugh Bob Simmons Bob Hooper Kathryn Hooper Mildred Reedy Junior Beal

Gamwells Host Dinner Party at Fairlawn Residence

Thomas Gamwell and daughter Margaret entertained with a Sunday dinner at Fairlawn Ave home. Honor guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell Jr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C B Dillon Athens, Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell Sr and daughter Marilyn, and Mr and Mrs Ansel Gamwell and children Sharon, Peggy and Malinda all local.

Glouster Thomas Gamwell Margaret Fairlawn Ave Robert Gamwell C. B. Dillon Athens Marilyn Ansel Gamwell Sharon Peggy Malinda

Study Clubs To Hear District Leader Oct 20

Mrs. Marie Eddy and Frances Thomas host Junior and Senior Progressive Study Clubs October 20 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Eddy's home. Mrs. Eldon Dailey of Albany, president of the Southeastern District of Federated Women's Clubs, will speak on The Importance of the Club Collect.

Barbara Lent to Wed Oct 20 in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Rus Lent announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara to Mr. William Geiger of Columbus. The ceremony will be Monday Oct. 20 at St. Peter's Church Columbus. Miss Lent graduated Glouster High School and White Cross Hospital School of Nursing.

Glouster Russell Lent Barbara William Geiger Columbus St. Peter’s Church Miss Lent Glouster High School White Cross Hospital School of

Local Residents Attend Events After Work Injury

Leon Leon Ray Crookham suffered a broken arm at the New York Central Railroad on Tuesday and was treated at The Point Clinic. A list of Point Pleasant visitors and local residents follows, including Dencil Cossin and Ray Crookham families with multiple gatherings in Gallipolis Buffalo and nearby towns.

Leon—Ray Crookham New York Central Point Clinic Point Pleasant Dencil Cossin Ray Crookham Joan Harmon Homer Graham Charles Casto Lyda Smith Jamita King Natalie Stewart Kathleen King Crystle Crookham June Crookham Lillian Graham Joyce Cossin Janice Cossin Helen Ruth Harmon Maxine Crook

Corning News Notes Press And Church Activities

Mrs. Cecil Woods was taken to Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville after a Sunday ambulance transfer. Local visits include Marian Mace Audrey Glass and others in New Lexington Tuesday. EUB Junior High Class elected officers Betty Woodruff and others. Bethany Class plans an old shoe drive for overseas. Corning Mothers Club to meet at Mrs. Harmon’s home. OSU lunch institute informs school lunch efforts led by Mrs. Levion and cooks Mason and Bell.

Ann Booth Ann Harper Dora Moore Faith Altman Faith Robinson Polluck Robinson Gibbs Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church Goldie Benedict Thelma Lotta Roma Hawkins Ethel Harmon Marcel Levion OSU State Department of Education OSU Department of Home Economics

Burr Oak Family Visits and News from Athens to Glouster

Local notes report visits among Burr Oak Indian Run Drakes and Athens residents. Mr and Mrs James Wilson announce the birth of a son Jack. Eva Ivers and Virginia Ivers are seen in Glouster with relatives as Forest Derriis and the Dew families visit Eva Ivers.

Burr Oak William Williams Indian Run Alice Linscott Drakes John George Williams George Cora Williams Ed Phips Athens James Wilson Jack Eva Ivers Virginia Ivers Glouster Forest Derriis Hemlock Cecil Dew Ellis Dew Grant

Old Settlers Reunion Committee Meeting Called

Glouster Mayor Cc O Brinkley of Jacksonville announces a meeting of the Old Settlers Reunion committee in the mayor's office Friday at 8 p.m.

Glouster Cc. O. Brinkley Jacksonville Old Settlers

PTA Meeting Tonight in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Trimble elementary PTA meets in the grade school building at 7 30 p m to discuss upcoming activities and student programs.

PTA Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Jacksonville

Wolfe family reunion draws Pennsylvania visitors to Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Roy Fornwalt and Mr and Mrs John Fornwalt from Altoona Pa with Mrs Carrie Eisenberg Williamsburg Pa and Mrs Mary Merritts Canoe Creek Pa visited their aunt Helen Howard Chauncey to attend the Wolfe family annual reunion at Concord on Sunday. They spent time with cousins Guy Brookins Olive Brookins Howard Brookins Mary Mills and Nora Atkinson in Chauncey and Athens.

Chauncey Roy Fornwalt John Fornwalt Altoona Carrie Eisenberg Williamsburg Mary Merritts Canoe Creek Helen Howard Guy Brookins Olive Brookins Muilfield Howard Brookins Mary Mills Nora Atkinson Athens Pennsylvania Wolfe Concord

Chauncey Personal Notes From The Plains Visitations

Chauncey personal notices list Chauncey Nelson, Charlene Nelson, visiting The Plains with grandparents in Athens region. Newark residents visit family in The Plains and Chauncey with plans and weekend stays. Detroit visits include Harvey family from Chauncey with Lancaster transit and extended relatives.

Dow Nelson Improves After Heart Attack

Dow Nelson of Worthington Ohio coach and son of Dr and Mrs L D Nelson The Plains has improved after a heart attack three weeks ago and hospitalization in Columbus.

Chauncey Dow Nelson Worthington Ohio L. D. Nelson Plains Nelson Columbus

Glouster Band to accompany football team to Chauncey

The Glouster High School band will accompany the football team to Chauncey Friday for the game with the Blue Devils at 8 p.m.

Glouster Glouster High School Chauncey Blue Devils

Burchette Infant Born in Prattsville

A son was born Sept. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchette of Prattsville and Rosalee Ogle, Marion. Local social notes include visits by Ruth Dearth to Columbus and weekend gatherings by the Moore and Whitlatch families.

Prattsville Arthur Burchette Rosalee Ogle Marion Ruth Dearth Columbus H. F. Dearth Chester Allen Dayton E. C. Allen Wayne Moore Myrta Whitlatch Willie Gibbs Ronald Simms McArthur John Martin

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co. of Gallipolis signaling local supply chains for building materials across the region.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

Mothers Club Meeting Planned in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Mothers Club announces a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Lucile Williams.

Mothers Club Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Lucile Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glouster News E. D. Coffman Kiwanis Finance Committee Hines Berry Hotel R. E. Mc¢Cammon Economy Savings & Loan CO Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Everhot Glouster, Ohio Gamwells Leon Corning Charlene Nelson the Plains Dad Stalder Newark Mary Meadows C. V. O'Neil Carrie Channel James Meadows William Stalder Hazel Miller Mary Frances Thornville Miller D. H. Linscott Converse St Noah S. Harvey Hazel Madek Mary Helen Harvey Harry Blick Marry Jane Lancaster Tiss Marietta Wilson's Store Chauncey, Ohio Bill Zipf WBNS Cussins & Fearn Public Service Cussins & Fearn Whitehouse Gas Ranges Penn The Cussins & Fearn Co Robertshaw BIG Values N. Court St
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