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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
14
The Marcellite Rebekah Lodge announces a Thursday afternoon gathering of the Past Noble Grands Club at the home of Mrs. Margaret McHarg in Athens.
Mrs. Marcella Brown, chairwoman in Glouster, cites Columbus center data on 114 pints sent to Coshocton after a train wreck. The center appeals for more blood for the Korean War effort and local hospitals. The bloodmobile arrives in Glouster next Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Workers should return pledged cards to their chairmen immediately.
About 100 persons attended the homecoming and rededication of Trimble Methodist Church in Glouster. Rev. Frank Cooley led the service and Rev. L A Donnally delivered the dedication sermon. Dr L C Stern directed a double quartet from the Wesley Foundation. Visitors came from Columbus Gallipolis Linworth Athens Duncan Falls Bishopville Jacksonville and Glouster.
Mrs. Harry Plunkett of Pleasant Plains returns after a five week visit with her daughter in law and daughter. Daniel K Teater speaks at the Christian Clinic in Xenia. J T Boosters plan a community minstrel at Glouster High School Wednesday at 7 30.
The Corning American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting to install new officers led by installing officer Esta Haskins. Officers installed include Josephine Hedfelt president Gertrude Darling first vice president Ruth McDonald second vice president Esta Lamborn second vice president Billa Dew treasurer Ann Williams historian Leona Orme chaplain Leta Westfall sergeant at arms. Hostesses listed Esta Haskins Ann Kelinman Lavada White Tillie Hoffman.
The United Lutheran Church in America will not modify officer titles. Dr. Franklin Clark Fry remains president and synod heads keep the title president, with about 2,000,000 members affected. Delegates accepted a commission's recommendation that current titles suffice.
Scout officials report a Glouster salvage drive by troop 72 drew poorer response than usual. A follow up collection will occur in two or three weeks. residents with scrap materials may contact Richard Jones or Ralph Hines to arrange pickup.
The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will convene at the church on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for its regular gathering.
CHAUNCEY Barbara Blower hosted the Jesus Helpers Class at Millfield Church of Christ. Plans were made for a wiener roast on Oct. 18 and a Halloween party for all church classes in the church basement. Members present included Helen Patterson Grace Patterson Sandra Sanders Shirley Sayers Shirley Hook Ellen Kay Hartley Barbara Blower and Virginia Border.
Mrs. Lilah Astin visits her mother Mrs. Powell and plans to spend winter in Sandusky. A ninth child is born to Mr. and Mrs. Estel Lavender. Various residents and visitors travel to Huntington, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, and Beech Hill, with several attending events, conferences, or funerals.
WSCS met at Mrs. Purney Karr home as a string of family visits and hospital news followed. Nora Wolfe returned from major surgery at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg and relatives visited Curtis Wolfe family.
Mrs Elizabeth Willis hosted the Millfield Thursday Night Bridge Club with two tables. High score went to Elizabeth Patton, second to Georgia Nagle, and low and travel to Grace Border. Present were Bertha Sanders, Helen Sanders, Louise Nagle, Frances Wallace, Georgia Nagle, Elizabeth Patton, and Elizabeth Willis.
Relatives gather in Glouster for funeral of Mrs. Joseph Moody. Listed mourners include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson Barberton Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson Powhatan Ohio Mrs. Helen Wilson Murray City Jesse Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck Columbus Mrs. Theo Moody Mooseheart Ill Ervin Moody Elyria Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Homer Banfield Carelsville Ohio Mrs. Lena Evans Jacksonville Inez Roach Mr. and Mrs. Perry Moody Logan Mr. and Mrs. William Wade Mrs. Vergil Slay Haydenville Albert Moody Gertie Johnson Ann Wade Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moody Mrs. Zira Sweeny Jack Kuntzman Mr. and Mrs. John Moody Mr. and Mrs. Tom Judson Mr. and Mrs. James Halbirt Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roach Zelma Roach all of Glouster.
A public meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7 o clock in the mayor s office to plan the annual Halloween party on High St. The forum invites churches civic social and fraternal groups to sponsor the event and share views on the party type.
Chauncey Martha Class of Millfield Church of Christ met Thursday at the church for quilting and a pot luck dinner. Attendees included Eda Heffken Nelle Russell Frances Wallace Myrtle Wilcox Garnet Blower Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Jessie Fulton Alice Carr Mabel Shaner Mollie Mazaros Viola Howard Ruth Johnson Edith McDaniel Mrs Hart Richard Wilcox H O McDaniel Barbara Blower and Vicki Dunkle.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kaszonyin Sr and daughter Elizabeth Willis of Millfield entertained as their guests Julia Kinsey and Elizabeth Thomas from Detroit former residents of this vicinity.
Gard Robinson, uncle of Mrs. Russ Chauncey of near Chauncey, died in Oceanside California after a car wreck and injuries. Born and raised in Albany, he moved to California at 21 and lived there since. Funeral and burial were in Oceanside. He leaves several nieces and nephews.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vaughn visited Columbus for the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Noon and their daughter. The stay highlighted family hospitality and local hospitality circles.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Childress of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter Jody Sue on October 5 at Osteopathic Hospital Marietta. Grandparents are Russ Childress near Chauncey and Fred Beveridge New Marshfield. Great grandmother is Mrs Tish Childress of Chauncey.
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