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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1958

Page

3

Area Church Services and Homecoming Details

Multiple churches list weekly schedules including Chauncey Churches Church of God, Morristown Holiness, Pilgrim Holiness, Millfield Methodist, Chauncey Methodist, and Church of Christ Parish. Notable items include Millfield homecoming with services and feasts, and speaking events by Gil bert Courtney and Hal Zug at Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Chauncey. Parish board meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30.

Pidcock Millfield Methodist Fred Thorn Chauncey Methodist Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug Millfield Bible School Courtney Greens Run Zug Taylor Ridge Chauncey Jay Trimble Chauncey Board

Kiwanis Club Vows Boy Scout Drive Sponsorship

The Kiwanis Club voted to sponsor the upcoming Boy Scout drive at a Monday evening meeting held in the Hotel Gordon. In the absence of president Norbert Johnston, Jim Dennison presided.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Norbert Johnston Jim Dennison Charles Wolfe Athens Richard Guinther Dan Teater Dan Kovach Robert Byers Columbus B. R. Angle F. A. Cady L. G. Colbert Clifford Collins Glenn McDonald Harold Wagner Wayne Wiley Porter Dugan Dean Ferrell Ben Goldberg Enlon Grubbs Roger Kittle Merril Ogg Ray White

Party Honors First Birthday Of Grandson

Mr and Mrs Rye Cunningham entertained Sunday with a dinner in honor of the first birthday of their grandson Michael Grubb. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bud Cunningham and children Evelyn and Kenny of Columbus Mr and Mrs Jerry Cunningham and children Jerry Jr and Terrie Lee Mrs Cleo Meek and daughter Patricia of The Plains Mrs Paul Cunningham of Poston and Mr and Mrs Blaine Grubb and children Jody and Mike of Athens.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham Michael Grubb Bud Cunningham Evelyn and Kenny Columbus Jerry Cunningham Jerry, Jr Terrie Lee Cleo Meek Patricia the Plains Paul Cunningham Poston Blaine Grubb Jody Mike Athens

Circle Hears Guild Speaker

Miss Elizabeth Fick president of the Woman's Guild spoke on We Believe in the Life of Discipleship to the Federated Circle of the Federated Church. Mrs. William Baxter presided as business session leader and nominating committee was named. Visits to shut-ins were planned, Lions Club luncheons arranged, and a Christmas party for O'Neil Rest Home planned.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Fick Woman’s Guild Federated Circle Federated Church William Baxter Carl Shields Louis Reibel William Baker Lions Club O’neil Georgia Williamson Baxter Clarence Massar Raymond Hood C. J. Ebersbach

Central School Pupil Observes Birthday

Sherman Mills celebrated his fifth birthday at Central School kindergarten with a plane shaped table arrangement. Special guests included Dennis Boggs Robin Hills Jim Wildermuth Chipper Haggerty John Ebersbach Mikey Childs Wayne Rollins Roger Pickens Eugene Powell. Helpers were Billy Hensler and Jamels Jones. Cookies decorated by Mrs Mills and ice cream served by teachers.

Middleport Sherman Mills Central School Sherman Don Mills Navy Meigs Cap Dennis Boggs Robin Hills Jim Wildermuth Chipper Haggerty John Ebersbach Mikey Childs Wayne Rollins Roger Pickens Eugene Powell Billy Hensler Jamels Jones M-G-M Mills Pearl Reynolds

Township Cancels Fire Protection Pact

Mayor Joseph Stobart says Lebanon Township trustees will not renew their contract with Racine for the Racine Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad. After Oct. 15 the department and squad will not respond to calls in the township.

Pomeroy Joseph Stobart Racine Trustees of Lebanon Township Village of

d CON rat and mouse killer advertised as safe for homes

An advertisement extols d CON rat and mouse killer as safe to use around children and pets when directed. It promotes long term property protection and notes the product’s sealed freshness and economical use across multiple bait stations.

America D-Con

Chauncey Personal Notices Show Local Visitors Across Counties

Chauncey residents list recent visitors and guests from Crooksville Trimble Columbus Nelsonville Athens Westerville McConnelsville and Parkersburg. Names include Eddie Whitehair Carl Hoisington Ellen Park Ernest Hann Jessie Comen and many others visiting family friends and relatives during the week.

Eddie Whitehair Crooksville Carl Hoisington Ellen K. Park Trimble Hoisington Arthur Triplett Edward Snyder Ernest Hann McConnelsville Glendon Palmer Columbus Jessie Comen Pennsville Charles Leffler Ernest Wyckoff Harold Lowe Timmie Westerville Langley Gullet Nelsonville Freda Linscott Gullet the Nazarene Church Robert Daugherty Homer Shields Parkersburg James Luther Cruikshank Sheron Freeman Ernest Smith Darla Smith Charles Smith Doris Bisnaugle Wiley Fisnaugle Thomas Cruikshank Clara Coon Harvey Pennington Athens Dennis Hix- 501 Cailiy Dowler

Barbara Becker to wed William Tippie this Saturday

Plans are completed for the marriage of Miss Barbara Becker daughter of Joe Becker 1478 Loretta Ave Columbus to William Clyde Tippie son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Higgins of Jacksonville. The ceremony will be held Saturday at St Augustine's Church 1544 Loretta Ave Columbus with a reception at The White House 4300 Indiana Ave Columbus.

Jacksonville Barbara Becker Joe Becker Loretta Ave Columbus William Clyde Tippie Malcolm Higgins St. Augustine’s Church White House Indianola Ave

Parade Staged By Fire Department In Middleport

Middleport fire department staged a brief parade through the village with sirens and lights to mark National Fire Prevention Week. A drill on Railroad Street tested equipment and new gear, then crews cleaned a cistern. The evening ended with a social hour and refreshments at the hall.

Fire Department Middleport Middeport Fire Department Railroad St

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Custody Decree

charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Virginia M Stevens granted divorce from William P Stevens in Meigs County Common Pleas Court plaintiff awarded custody of one minor child

Pomeroy Virginia M. Stevens William P. Stevens Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Second Ward Women's Club to Elect Officers at Meeting

The Second Ward Women's Club will elect officers for the new year at 6 30 Tuesday evening. The meeting at the wardhouse includes a pot luck dinner and a brief business session.

Pomeroy

MYF Hayride and Wiener Roast Planned by Pomeroy

Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 this evening at the church and depart for a hayride followed by a wiener roast.

Pomeroy Methodist Youth Fellowship

L D Diles Enjoy West Virginia Pennsylvania Trip

The L D Diles visited Capon Capon State Park Berkley Springs Antietam Gettysburg sites and museum Biglersville Country Store and returned to Columbus with hosts Mrs Virgil Edwards and daughter Judy Bush. Judy a senior transferred from Mariemont was named to sing in a 175 voice Uppe Arlington High School choir. Mrs George Van Zandt Sr of Kananga guests of daughter Manning Webster in Rutland St.

L. D. Diles West Virginia Pennsylvania Columbus Virgil Edwards Cacapon Berkley Springs W. Va Antietam and Gettysburg Biglersville Fred Bush Bushes Judy Upper Arlington High School Mariemont Bush George van Zandt Kananga Manning Webster Rutland St

Jacksonville PTO elects new officers in Glouster meeting

Maxine Linscott presided over the Jacksonville Elementary PTO session on Wednesday October 8 as officers were elected for the year Ruth Powell became vice president Louise Lent was named secretary and Alice Rowan treasurer A soup fund raiser event is planned for October 15 from 5 to 7 with a reminder to bring another parent to the next gathering on November 12.

Glouster Jacksonville Maxine Linscott Ruth Powell Louise ‘Lent Alice Rowan

Surprise Birthday Party for Letart Falls Grade Teacher

Room mothers and pupils of Mrs. Betty Roush at Letart Falls Grade School hosted a surprise birthday party this week. Cakes, ice cream, soft drinks and candy favors were served as gifts were presented. Helpers included Mrs. Jane Ashley Mrs. Jane Hill Mrs. Virgil Roush Mrs. Herbert Roush and Mrs. Mary Ellen Moran.

Pomeroy Betty Roush Letart Falls Roush Jane Ashley Jane Hill Virgil Roush Herbert Roush Mary Ellen Moran

Lay Away Plan for Rods and Fishing Gear Sale House

Offer includes rods reels lines boxes and fly casting and spinning equipment plus Timex Westclox watches clocks electric lanterns flashlights searchlights boat lights and other boat supplies. Savings apply to Timex Westclox timepieces and lighting gear.

Glouster Area Churches Schedule Weekly Services

Local church listings show weekly worship times and activities across multiple denominations. Notable entries include First Baptist with Rev. Franklin Mitchell. Church of Christ pastors Gerald Stemm, David Grubb, and Dan Teater. Holy Cross Catholic with Fr Anthony Nickle. and others in Glouster and nearby towns detailing Bible study, Sunday Masses, youth meetings, and evangelistic services.

First Baptist Franklin E. Mitchell William M. Parham, Jr Bishopvile Church of Christ Gerald Stemm Hooper Ridge Church of Wayne Porter Athens Oakdale Miles Hoon Chauncey Jehovah’s Witnesses Gospel Light Pentecost Frank Stemm R. G. Collar L. R. Carmichael Jacksonville Fred Thorn Trimble Millfield Glouster Methodist Lester Litten MYF Glouster Church of Christ Dan Teater U.P Nazarene George William Lewis Brevard Circleville Glouster Seventh-Day Adventist Front and Summitt Sts Levi-Matthew

Fund Drive Nets $1060 in Meigs Salvation Army Campaign

A county wide Salvation Army fund drive in Meigs County has raised 1 060 76 with funds staying in the county for emergency relief. Donors can mail or deliver gifts to E E Weeks at the Pomeroy National Bank or Paul Smart of the Citizens National Bank in Middleport. Contributions by communities include Middleport 635 55 Pomeroy 360 53 Racine 31 14 and Rutland 33 54.

Meigs County Salvation Army Salvation Army Corps E. E. Weeks Pomeroy National Bank Paul Smart Citizens National Bank Middleport Pomeroy Racine Rutland

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