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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

7

J T Cardinals Shut Out Glouster Tom Cats 18 0

Grady Oct 20 1939 Jackson Trimble area football report notes J T Cardinals defeat Glouster Tom Cats 18 to 0 on Thursday afternoon. Nelson breaks 65 yard TD on opening play Johnson to Burdiss for a second quarter score. Final quarter Johnson runs 10 yards for touchdown. Extra points failed in all attempts.

Griday Athens Messenger Athens Ohto J-T Glouster Tom Cats Glouster J-T Cardinals Jacksonville-Trimble Tom Cats Nelson Cardinals Johnson Burdiss

School Rehearses Annual Play Jesse James Cast

Rehearsals under Superintendent Thomas W. Figley for the eighth annual school play Jesse James proceed with a cast including Jesse James Missouri John Bryson Frank James Herbert McDonald Mrs Samuels Norma McAllister Susan Sara Wolf Zelda Ralston Jesse's sweetheart Jane Cox Lige Glenna Morris Quantril Huntley Neil Roberts Rob ard Andrew Ginnan Bill Timberlake Sheriff Lawrence Ley Julia Brown Aunt Gloria Heck Georgie Edith Summers Mary Maxine Thompson Jane Jacquelyn Ley.

Glouster Ted Jesse James Thomas W. Figley Missouri John Bryson Frank James Herbert McDonald Gir Huntley Neil Roberts Robard Andrew Ginnan Bill Timberlake Lawrence Ley Julia Brown Gloria Heck Georgie Edith Summers Mary

Trimble Church of Christ Sermons Highlight Church Life

Evangelist Halley Smyth of Bremen will preach at Trimble Church of Christ on the west side Sunday morning and evening. Bible study at 9 15 a m with worship at 10 15 followed by the Lord's Supper. Morning sermon titled A Church after God's Own Heart. Evening sermon titled Prayer.

Glouster Halley Smyth Bremen Trimble Church of Christ West Side

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

Rev F G Boroff announces Sunday morning sermon at the Methodist Church titled Jesus Succeeds Where Others Fail. Service at 10 30 after Sunday School at 9 30 with music by M M LeFavor. Epworth League at 6 p m followed by 7 p m service on Finding Recruits for Christ. Church of Christ continues unified plan with sermon before Bible School lesson. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m with evening service at 7 p m.

Christian Endeavor Societies

Glouster Social Notes In Lodge and Church Meetings

Glouster notes report a Marcellite Rebekah Lodge inspection Saturday night led by District deputy president Mrs Ruth Bridgewater Chauncey with visiting Rebekahs invited. A social hour with refreshments follows. Daughter Class of the Church of Christ meets tonight at Mrs Fred Heck's Spring Street home with Mrs E L Jones assisting. Loyal Women's Class meets this Friday evening in the Church social rooms at 7 30. Church delegates from McArthur district conference attenders include Rev F G Boroff Mrs Gertrude Pride Mrs John Bulloch Mrs R B Smith Mrs E E Munden Mrs C K Rockhold and Miss Margaret Gamwell.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Ruth Bridgewater Chauncey Church of Christ Fred Heck Spring St E. L. Jones Methodist ‘Church The Methodist Church McArthur F. G. Boroff Gertrude Pride John ‘Bulloch R. B. Smith E. E. Munden C. K. Rockhold Margaret Gamwell Martha Bible Millfield Church of Christ Viola Howard

Dundas Personal Notes From The Birthday Celebration Roundup

Dundas social column lists attendees at the joint birthday celebration for Mrs. Lizzie Dawson of Columbus and Mrs. Edward Warner of Dundas. Numerous relatives and friends from Chillicothe McArthur Zaleski Wilkesville Athens Circleville and Covington Ky visit Dundas over the weekend.

Dundas Lizzie Dawson Columbus Edward Warner Don Warner Chillicothe Raymond George McArthur Ernie Ervin Howard Wortman Clinton Circle Lew Schlesher Tom Lenane Lloyd Murdock John Murdock Bertie Gorham Dayton Soldiers’ Hospital Henry McGhee Alice Dayton Homer Allison James Molihan Murray Barstow Gayle Atkinson Happy Kay Zaleski George Trainer George Peck Jay Shively Wilkesville Pearl Knox Mayme Murdock Athens O. V. Wise Bobby Rachel Camp Lelia Camp Sue Christian Alice Bagley Hamden Vernell Wise Circleville Pearl Tanner Helen Timms Covington Or Henry Timms

Chauncey Pastor Directs Golding Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for James Golding age 83 were held Wednesday at Taylor Ridge with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Church of Christ singers officiating. Burial followed in Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville. Pallbearers were local neighbors. he lived in Taylor Ridge about 50 years. Survived by wife Clara two sons and three daughters and a foster son Henry. Golding was born in England and has three living sisters.

Chauncey James Golding Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Russell Jacksonville Golding England Eliza Lydia Golding Randim

Kiwanians Hear Talk By Prof Gubitz at Glouster Meeting

Ohio University economist Prof. Albert Gubitz told Glouster Kiwanis that society and business continually change. He cited government role as a driver of change and urged businessmen to improve management and sales policies while keeping pace with changes. Guests F D Kinney and Clyde Sellars attended.

Glouster Albert Gubitz Department of Economics Ohio University F. D. Kinney Clyde Sellars

Eighth District American Legion Convention in Corning

The Eighth District American Legion meets in Corning on Sunday October 29 with a 9 30 a m business session at the high school auditorium led by Merle Johnston Amanda district president. A parade follows at 1 p m offering 25 00 to top band 15 00 to second 10 00 to third and 5 00 for best drum major.

Corning The American Legion Merle Johnston Amanda

Eastern State College visitors attend Dad's Day game in Richmond

CHAUNCEY Dr. C N Sanders Paul Theisen Homer Omen and John Rankin spend weekend at Eastern State Teachers College Richmond Kentucky. They will attend Dad's Day celebration and the football game featuring Bill and Bert Smith of Millfield. Last weekend Mr and Mrs John Rankin with Mrs Mabel Smith visited Bill and Bert and attended Homecoming at the same college.

Jeanne Eickel Chris Burns Zanesville Hester Latta Leona Eickel Columbus Rheta Bossman Henry Bossman Mt. Carmel Hospital John Rheta Mary Jacobs Helen Catherine Eickel Naomi Jones Ohio University of Athens Vern Dunlap Billa Ramsey John Dunlap Allensville Jessie Fry Jean Spence Roland Spence Chauncey C. N. Sanders Paul Theisen Homer Omen John Rankin Eastern State Teachers College Richmond William Bert Smith Mabel Smith Millfield Eastern State College Bill Bert

United Mine Workers Auxiliary Meeting at Chauncey Hall

United Mine Workers Auxiliary met Wednesday night in Chauncey K of P Hall with president Mrs. Addie Tippie in charge. A potluck supper followed the business session. Next meeting is set for Wednesday night November 1 with members Ida Beitelchies Phyllis Cline Mary Sliecher Faye Hartley Addie Tippie Sylvia Sofranco Flo Mullins Ethel Matheny Clara Eblin Bete Pincelli Bernadine Savage Dorothy Staley Bonnie Mullins Mary Arbell Elizabeth Sleicher Ethel Scott and Faye Lenigar present.

Chauncey—Ladies United Mine Workers Chauncey K P. Hall Addie Tippie Ida Beitelchies Phyllis Cline Mary Sliecher Faye Hartley Sylvia Sofranco Flo Mullins Ethel Matheny Clara Eblin

Clergy and residents travel to Richmond for church convention

Rev. Gilbert Chauncey and several Ohio ministers left Thursday for Richmond to attend the International Convention of the Church of Christ. Geraldine Mullins of Columbus visited Chauncey relatives, and Mrs. Joseph Bryan, once of Chauncey, visited friends here Thursday.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Lawrence Butler Nelsonville C. L. Clarey Jackson Neil Crawford Athens J. P. Miller Bradbury Richmond The Church of Christ Geraldine Mullins Columbus James Mullins Joseph Bryan

Quarantine Lifted After Scarlet Fever Recovery

The quarantine is lifted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Howard on Con Verse Street as their two children Mary Jane and Charlie Harvey recover from a scarlet fever attack.

Chauncey

Chauncey Club Elects Officers After Meeting

The Chauncey Mothers' Club of the Church of Christ primary department met in the Church Parish House. Mrs Elwood Daugherty presented a Parents Magazine article on preschool and school age children. Officers elected: President Mrs Elma Cass, Vice President Mrs Jennie Jackson, Secretary Mrs Nina Fiske. Leader for next meeting is Mrs Jennie Jackson.

Chauncey Church of Christ Primary Department Church Parish House Elwood Daugherty Parents Magazine Elma Cass Jennie Jackson Nina Fiske

Revival Services Continue at East Millfield Mission

Chauncey revival services will continue Sunday at East Millfield Mission led by Alma Hill Dorothy Mc Kinney and Elaine McKinney who also provide instrumental and vocal music The Children's Chorus will sing at the services.

Chauncey East Millfield Mission Alma Hill Dorothy McKinney Elaine McKinney

Bashan Personal and Brief Social Notes

Bashan social notes record several local visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orr and others attended the Lancaster Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Hayman spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith at Shade River. H. V. Tucker returned from Parkersburg with Herman Carson. Visitors from Hazard and Portland joined local residents at various events including Morris Chapel rally day.

Charles Slater Nelsonville Linnie Swan Long Bottom James Torrence Herman Carson Parkersburg H. V. Tucker Harry Swan Portland A. H. Bailey Morris Chapel

Death mute preacher Chauncey Grace Haney visits East Millfield

Mute to preach Chauncey Grace Haney of the West Virginia Holiness Training School Heights West Virginia will speak at East Millfield Mission at 7 o clock tonight The school superintendent will interpret the message for the audience Public invitation extended.

Chauncey Grace Haney West Virginia Heights W. Va East Millfield Mission

Wife Sues Over WPA Mentality in Oakland

Mrs. Helen Sprinkle files for divorce alleging her husband adopted a WPA mentality. She claims he believes the government should support him for life and seeks a decree in Oakland.

Oakland Cal Helen Sprinkle

Yorkshire boar breaks crate wrecking Melbourne shipment

A large Yorkshire boar shipped from Melbourne escaped its crate in transit to Cohuna Australia. It ate vegetables and a crate of cheese and rummaged through boxes of women’s silk stockings and other garments, causing disruption to the consignments.

Cohuna Australia Melbourne

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