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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1947
Page
8
Former club members were honored during a Millfield Needle Club visit with a 6 o'clock dinner at Hotel Gordon Gloucester. Afterward the group returned to Olive Brookins Millfield home for games and prizes. Notable ex members included Mrs Mae Wade Fallon and Mrs Rosa Kendall Akron.
Elmer Kirkendall a former Wellston resident and Steubenville engineer died at his home in Steubenville Ohio He was a member of Trainmen Brotherhood and left six children Funeral services were held in Steubenville burial followed Attending were Frank Kirkendall Chauncey his wife and daughter Etha Katzenbach and his three sisters Ad die Hogan Dora Cripple and Margaret Wade of Pittsburgh
Mrs. Frank Kirk endall of Chauncey entertained at her High Street home for Mrs. Sophia Lewis of Albany, manager of a cream station. Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrer of Chauncey returned from Michigan visits. in Trenton she saw Mrs. Cora Brooks and at Pontiac visited Raymond and Walter Ferrer. Mrs. Kate Blackston of Columbus, formerly Orbiston resident, stayed with her sister Mrs. Alice Glancey in Chauncey and visited Rev. Gilbert Courtney's home.
A joint resolution from the Ninety-seventh General Assembly proposes amending Ohio Constitution Article IV Section 7 and Article XVII Section 2. It sets a six year term for probate judges and clarifies compensation, with related provisions on other offices and procedures for vacancies and ballot placement.
Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey met at Mrs. Clara Hartley’s Glouster home with Mrs. Carl Shafer presiding. Devo ions by Mrs. Florence Pendergrass and lesson study. program led by Mrs. Nellie Brookins. Participants included Mrs. Donna Thomas Mrs. Hattie Hamilton Mrs. Hartley Mrs. Pendergrass and Mrs. Shafer. Hartley assisted by Mr. Hartley with refreshments. Guests were Mrs. Gazelle and Mrs. Temple Jones.
Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church met at the Ellis Avenue home of Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey Monday night. Miss Frances Howard won a contest prize and joined the class. Guests Mrs. Mary Dew and Frances Howard received awards. Dessert was served.
Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Thursday for quilting at the church. Those present at last week’s meeting were Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Mrs. Mary Dew, Mrs. Bess Nicholson, Mrs. Lyda Spearry and Mrs. Fannie Palmer.
Mrs Roy Bias spent a week in Portsmouth Virginia visiting her brother Harley Cutlip. Mr and Mrs E S McVay Mr and Mrs Ed Rickey were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stewart. Jess Frum and sister Mrs Harry Brown moved to the Sadie Hooper house on Railroad Street. Norma Jean Cline of Columbus weekend guest of her grandparents Will and Mrs Cline. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sisson of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs Ollie Parker. Mrs Bob Janko of Chicago visiting her parents Homer Fridermaker.
Helen Mac Leod Service Guild met October 2 at L. M. Walden home with a pollock supper and readings. Officers elected included White Jr president Brandeberry vice president and Walden secretary. FHA installation occurred in the high school auditorium with new members from the Freshman class. Various social visits and family events are listed, plus church rally day at Mason Methodist and local dinners.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Martha Stout with Rev. J. Loyd Evans officiating. Burial followed at New Plymouth Cemetery. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Olan Fri and numerous others from Columbus, Akron, Athens, and nearby towns.
Chauncey organizers announce Prince of Peace Declamation contest to be held November 9 at The Plains Methodist Church. Pastor Charles Cartfrey will lead a series of meetings beginning that day.
A long Ohio document details a proposed constitutional amendment to pay compensation to Ohio residents who served in the U S armed forces during World War II or to their survivors. It outlines bond funding, distribution rules, survivor payments, and admin procedures by the Sinking Fund Commissioners.
Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders of Millfield host guests Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and Mrs Charles Smith of Kansas City Mo visiting Ohio relatives. They spent Thursday visiting the cemetery at McDougal.
A proposed amendment to Article VIII Section 8 of the Ohio Constitution would enlarge The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund by adding the governor and treasurer of state to the current members, alongside the auditor of state secretary of state and attorney general. If approved by voters on the 1947 general election ballot, the change would repeal the existing section and enact the new board composition.
The Rev Lena Brandenburg pastor of The Plains Nazarene Church hosted relatives visiting towns including Youngstown Cardington and Columbia Ohio last week.
Mrs. L H Pendergrass will host the Chauncey WCTU gathering Monday night at her Ellis Ave home. Members are welcome to attend and discuss club affairs and plans.
London Ohio October 15 147 No 84747 Millard H Carter a prisoner at London Prison Farm confined in London Ohio admitted from Athens County Convicted January 1947 of Forgery serving 120 years eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after December 1 1947 Parole and Record Clerk A K Chenoweth 10 20 21
Mr and Mrs John Carey and children visit Marietta relatives. Mrs Garnet Greene hosts a birthday dinner for Mrs Clark and Carol Greene in Bladen. Lewis Bodimer sustains a crushed foot at Eureka Dam. Various residents from Columbus Gallipolis Crown City Rio Grande Teens Run and Maryland visit Eureka.
Cincinnati market notes show egg prices with various grades and weights, poultry categories by weight, and butter and potato price ranges. Listings include U S A and B grades for eggs, roaster and fryer categories for poultry, butter print prices, and potato price range 3.00 to 4.50 per bag or unit.
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