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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1948

Page

7

Millfield Needle Club Hosts Halloween Evening

Mrs. Elizabeth Patton entertained the Millfield Needle Club at her home with Halloween themed decorations and refreshments. Club officers are Bertha Sanders, president, and Olive Brookins, secretary. members present included Eda Heffken, Jessie Fulton, Kathryn McDaniel, Edith McDaniel, Mabel Smith, Nellie Brookins, Donna Thomas, Olive Brookins, Elizabeth Robinette, and Elizabeth Patton. guests were Mrs. Helen Sanders and her daughter Sandra.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Patton Bertha Sanders Olive Brookins Eda Heffken Jessie Fulton Kathryn McDaniel Edith McDaniel Mabel Smith Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas

Easy to Make Needlework Dress and Knitting Pattern Ads

A fashion feature and pattern notices offer Pattern No. 8392 for juniors sizes 11 to 18 with two rows of buttons and keyhole neckline. Also knitting instructions for Lacy Stole Pattern No. 5679 and a Fall Winter Fashion book with a doll pattern, all priced and mailed from The Athens Messenger in New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Avenue of the Americas

Hoosier Governor

A crossword style grid lists clues for horizontal and vertical entries. The scan names a Hoosier governor theme with numbered entries and wordplay hints across and down.

Miss Harvey Honored On Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs Mary Dew hosted a two course dinner at her Chauncey home honoring her niece Miss Mary Helen Harvey of Detroit visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey of Ellis Ave Detroit. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Blick and daughter Mary Jane of Lancaster Miss Susan Donaldson and Wilma Kranyik of Athens and Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey.

Chauncey Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Mary Helen Harvey Detroit Noah Sarvey Ellis Ave Harry Blick Mary Jane Lancaster Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Athens Noah Harvey

Quilting Ladies Meet at Chauncey Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid Society met for quilting at Chauncey Methodist Church. Members included Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey Mrs. Mary Dew Mrs. Blanche Champlin Mrs. Bess Nicholson and Mrs. Lydia Spearry. They plan an all day quilting session next Thursday at the church.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Elizabeth Harvey Mary Dew Blanche Champlin Bess Nicholson Lydia Spearry

Chauncey appoints officers for Halloween crime watch

Mayor W D Hines announces special officers will patrol Chauncey for Halloween season. He warns destruction of property porch furniture theft and window soaping of cars and homes will not be tolerated.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Mrs Hart Recovers After Major Surgery

Mrs Lucius Hart of Chauncey and vicinity is reported making a satisfactory recovery after major surgery several days ago in Hocking Valley Hospital Logan A daughter Mrs Almeda Wagner resides in Chauncey

Chauncey Lucius Hart Logan Chauncey and Vicinity Hocking Valley Hospital Almeda Wagner

Morgans Weekend Guests of Chauncey Parents

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan spent the weekend with the Morgan parents Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan in Chauncey. They also visited Mrs Amanda Jones in Floodwood, mother of Mrs Morgan.

Chauncey Eugene Morgan Columbus Henry Morgan Mrs. Morgan Amanda Jones Floodwood

Mrs. Smith Returns After Visit in Seattle

Mrs Mabel Smith of Athens formerly of Millfield recently returned from an extended visit in Seattle Washington with her brother and other relatives She visited Mrs Bertha Sanders of Millfield last week.

Chauncey Mabel Smith Athens Millfield Seattle Wash Bertha Sanders

Weekend in Lancaster Spent by Harveys

Mr. and Mrs. N S Harvey and daughter Mary Helen spent the weekend in Lancaster as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blick and daughter Mary Jane.

Lancaster Harveys Chauncey N. S. Harvey Mary Helen Harry Blick Frances Harvey Mary Jane

Miss Courtney Visits Parents in Chauncey

Miss Isabel Courtney a music instructor in the Norwood schools Cincinnati spent the weekend in Chauncey visiting her parents the Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Isabel Courtney Norwood Cincinnati Gilbert Courtney

Miss Mary Harvey Visits Chauncey Parents

CHAUNCEY Miss Mary Helen Harvey employed in Detroit spent several days in Chauncey at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs N S Harvey.

Chauncey Mary Helen Harvey Detroit N. S. Harvey

Cards Sent From California Visit To New Mexico Note

Mrs. Bess Bradfield Mutchmore of Logan sent cards to local relatives from Pasadena California where she is visiting. She called on Mrs. Helen Jones Bogard a former Pomeroy resident in San Jose California and plans to visit Albuquerque New Mexico before returning to Logan.

Chauncey Bess Bradfield Mutchmore Logan Pasadena California Mutchmore Helen Jones Bogard Pomeroy San Jose Calif Albuquerque N. M

Worthington Hosts Noted Visitors at Football Game

Mrs Helen Nelson and daughter Leta, along with Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson and son Bob from The Plains visited Worthington Ohio to see Dow Nelson, Worthington school coach, and attend a local football game.

Chauncey Helen Nelson Leta Robert Nelson Bobby the Plains Dow Nelson Worthington Ohio Worthington School

Sanders Couple Spend Day in Columbus

Dr and Mrs C N Sanders from Millfield spent Wednesday in Columbus visiting local sites and meeting with familiar acquaintances.

Columbus Chauncey Mrs. C. N. Sanders Millfield

Hospital visit blocked by age rule leads to kind nurse aid

Eddie Lewis made a special trip to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis to deliver flowers and candy to his friend Jim Mourning but was refused admittance due to age restrictions. A compassionate nurse escorted Jim in an elevator to receive the gifts and share a smile with Eddie.

Middleport Eddie Lewis Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Jim Eddie

Stars Forecast Luck and Opportunity This Tuesday

The reading suggests shrewd grasp of current conditions could open new opportunities with profit and pleasure. Thorough preparation and attention to detail may yield rich returns, with friendly support from curious contacts. Birthdays bring unusual but favorable potential, adventurous outcomes, and idealistic relations.

Genevieve Kemble

West Virginia GOP rally fills courthouse square in Pleasant

About 3000 supporters attended a Republican rally in Point Pleasant on Saturday in Courthouse Square. Speakers included Herbert Boreman and Everett Dirksen who urged Bushlike unity, reform, and a strong Republican ticket while criticizing political machines and urging defeats of the opposition.

Courthouse Square Point Pleasant High Woman’s Repub Club Cap Andy Milt West Virginia Boreman Hubert Ellis Len Revercomb Washington Herbert Boreman Everett McKinley Dirksen 16Th Illinois Dirksen Russia Henry Wallace Truman Wall Street Dewey Congress Sen Chapman Revercomb Sweeny Fleming Robert Rhoades

Accident injures West Columbia man in vehicle collision

Harry Ott, 50, of West Columbia, suffered a fractured left hip when his vehicle collided with an automobile driven by Snyder of Parkersburg at the intersection of Interstate I and Lieving Road near West Columbia. Ott was taken to the hospital. his wife Eu rho received treatment for hand and facial injuries at a clinic. Ott’s wife was uninjured. Sgt. Dal lfong investigated the case.

NT Pleasant Harry Ott West Columbia Sas Snyder Parkersburg West Co Lieving Scott Eurho Dallfong

Transfers In Son County ND Record Parcel Exchanges

A fragmented notice lists transfers in Son County North Dakota involving Martha R Black to F and Neva Janet Norvell of Point Pleasant. Helen Jiiden and M O 1 to Fred Harmon. Edythe McDermitt and Harmon in multiple tracts. J McCombs widow and James McComb to Howard and Greenlee. Ibeth Kearns widow to Jesse and Hazel Eads. parcels located in Cooper Three Mile Creek District.

Martha R. Black Neva Janet Norvell Point Pleasant A Hulbert Helen Jiiden M. O Fred Harmon Hazel m. Parcel Iam Edythe McDermitt d Harmon J. McCombs James 1B Eleanor McComb Is McComb Howard and Greenlee Cooper Three Mile Creek Ibeth Kearns Jesse Is Hazel Eads

Football Scores From Local High Schools and Pros

High school results include Roger Bacon 19 Elder 6 and West 6 South 0. John Hay 25 John Marsh Purcell 53 Erlanger 0. Withrow 17 Hughes 13. Benedictine 6 St. Ignatius 19. Professional games feature New York Yankees 7, Chicago Bears 7, Baltimore 10, Brooklyn 35, Green Bay 7, Los Angeles Dons 21, Giants 84, Pittsburgh 27, Rams 34, Lions 27.

Roger Bacon Elder Mn West South E. South John Adams E. University West E. John Hay John Marsh

Flyers Rout St. Louis U 41 in Season Win

University of yton football team powered to a 41 point victory over St. Louis U. as Coach Joe used his full 41 man squad. The Flyers piled up 299 rushing yards and 163 passing yards while holding the opponents to 63 rushing and yards.

University Yton St. Louis U

Geant Wins Et Shoot at Ohio Skeet Championship

The Ohio skeet championship Saturday at Wright Field saw Walter Wingert of Co. win with a 278x300. Ed Stealey of Lake took second with one less hit. Joe of Cincinnati won the all vent with 99x100 and was second with 97.

Wright Walter Wingert Cos Ed Stealey Lake Joe Cincinnati Winas Seco

Ladies Aid Plans Farm Women’s Luncheon at Camp

The Ladies Aid of Vaught Memorial Church met at Mrs. Guy McWilliams home. President Mrs. Jerry Atkison led with scripture. Rev. C E Haney offered prayer. They plan to serve 125 at Farm Women's Achievement Day luncheon at Southside 4 H Camp on Tuesday. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Haney, Mrs. Atkison, Herbert Henderson, Goldie Nystrom, Raymond Adams, C E McCulloch, and Miss Catherine Goeble.

Ladies Aid of Vaught Memorial Church Guy McWilliams Jerry Atkison C. E. Haney Southside Herbert Henderson Goldie Nystrom Raymond Adams C. E. McUlloch Catherine Goeble

Burdette Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Burdette entertained the bridge club Thursday evening at her home. Mrs William Cruickshanks won high score prize and Mrs William McCormick took second. Attending were Mrs James McComb, Mrs C H Stone, Mrs Casby Meadows Jr, Mrs Robert Dilley, Mrs Frank Clendenin, Mrs Frank Martin, Mrs William Cruickshanks and Mrs William McCormick.

William Burdette Bridge Club William Cruickshanks William McCormick James McComb C. H. Stone Casby Meadows, Jr Robert Dilley Frank Clendenin Frank Martin

Esther Circle Meeting Planned With Halloween Games

The Esther Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the church social room. A program is planned and Halloween games will be played. Hostesses are Mrs. W. H. Bardin Mrs. Carl Gardner Miss Mary Hellems and Miss Marjorie Waldie.

Esther Circle Women’s Society of Christian Service W. H. Bardin Carl Gardner Mary Hellems Marjorie Waldie

Four O Clock Club Opens Fall With Memorial Service

The Four O Clock Club met for its first fall gathering at president Mrs. William Meade's home. Miss Mary McCulloch served dessert and coffee, and a memorial for longtime member Miss Emma Clark was observed. Mrs. M. C. Byers of Maryland spoke on The Romance of the Old South and A Pilgrimage to Beautiful Homes of Maryland. Attendees included Mrs. Louis Bateson, Mrs. Carter Franklin, Mrs. E. E. Heiner, Mrs. Hamilton Johnson, Mrs. Peter H. Steenbergen, Mrs. William Steenbergen, Mrs. W. H. Vaught, Miss Mary McCulloch, and the hostess.

Four O’clock Club William Meade Mary McCulloch Emma Clark M. C. Byers Maryland Louis Bateson Carter Franklin E. E. Heiner Hamilton Johnson Peter H. Steenbergen William Steenbergen W. H. Vaught

Funeral Services Held For Johnson Infant

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p m at Raynes Funeral Home for Vikki Lynn Johnson infant daughter of James W Johnson and Linnie Margaret Lyons Johnson of Charleston. Born Oct 18 she died at Holzer Hospital at 10 p m Saturday. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Rev H O Shambin officiated.

Point Pleasant Raynes Vikki Lynn Johnson James W. Johnson Linnia Margaret Lyons Johnson Charleston Holzer Hospital Hazel Lyons W. H. Johnson Cabin Creek Lone Oak Cemetery H. O. Shamblin

Fine and jail sentence in petty larceny case

Orin Johnson of Robertsburg was arrested on a petty larceny charge after stealing metal burrs and other metal objects and selling them to a Buffalo junk dealer. He pleaded guilty in magistrates court, receiving a $30 fine and 30 days in jail.

Point Pleasant Orin Johnson Robertsburg Dallas Wilfong Morrison J. D. Smith Union District Smith Johnson Buffalo

Mason Farm Women Plan Achievement Day

Mason County Farm Women's Achievement Day will be observed October 26 at the 4-H Campgrounds on the south side. Guest speaker will be Miss Gertrude Humphreys state home demonstration agent, announced Mrs. A E Sommer president of the county group.

Point Pleasant Mason County Southside Gertrude Humphreys A. E. Sommer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Patton Needle China Mrs. Anne Cabot Hoosier Atewer Russell Miss Harvey Ladies Aid Mrs. Smith Miss Courtney Mary Harvey Worthington Visitors Joe Palooka Dick Tracy B. Chester Gould BY Roy Crane Christy Blondie Chic Young Dagwood Red Ryder Fred Harman Mohammed Republican Party Goa Ourthouse On Jones Lican F. G. Musa Mason Coun‘izen Hallanan Nncommitteemen Earl Warren Calt Thomas E. Dewey Philadel Revercomb Ellis Iver Sideswipe Son County Louis Geant Ladies Aid Group Mrs. Burdette Esther Four O'Clock Club Johnson Infant Mason Farm Beaco & Kasco F. J. Beasley Co O. Stewart Robert Hollingsworth S. Court ST Second Ave
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