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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

10

Glouster School Honors First Term Students Listed

Glouster schools released the first honor roll of the current year featuring students from grades four to twelve. Names include Janice Bailey Janet Brunton Carolyn Conway Shelby Davis Billy Dunette Phyllis Harding Carol Nott Patty Funk Martha Exline Rita Richards Phyllis Smith Janet Steffy Roger Wolfe Terry Denison James Ginnan William Jayjohn James McFarland Joyce Williams Jane Pough Kay Souders Patricia Sweeney Marilyn Gamwell David Grubbs Betty Grandstaff Carol Steffy Peggy Gamwell Mona Jo McGee Donna Reynolds Helen Crawford Suzanne Colbert Mina Mingus Sabra Dunlap Joan Ginnan Carolyn Yount Judy Zimmer Helen Dalton Delores Gilmore Jerry Murphy Lee Dennison John Mingus Ronald Tompkins Helen Pough Betty Grandstaff Kay Swart Judy Vernon June Vaughn Jane Meyer Josephine Frydroski Bonnie Kittle Betty Robinson Sondra Rose Mary Dunlap Myra Anderson Rosanna Bartholomew Margaret Grubbs.

Janice Bailey Janet Brunton Carolyn Conway Shelby Davis Billy Dunette Phyllis Harding Carol Nott Patty Funk Martha Exline Rita Richards Phyllis Smith Janet Steffy Roger Wolfe Terry Denison James Ginnan William Jayjohn James McFarland Joyce Williams Jane Pough Kay Souders Patricia Sweeney Marilyn Gamwell David Grubbs Betty Grandstaff Carol Steffy Peggy Gamwell Mona Jo McGee Donna Reynolds Helen Jane Crawford Suzanne Colbert Mina Mingus Sabra Dunlap Joan Ginnan Carolyn Yount Judy Zimmer Helen Dalton Delores Gilmore Jerry Murphy Lee Dennison John David Mingus Ronald Tompkins Helen Pough Kay Swart Judy Vernon June Vaughn Jane Meyer Josephine Frydroski Bonnie Kittle Betty Robinson Sondra Rose Mary Dunlap Myra Anderson Rosanna Bartholomew Margaret Grubbs

Garden Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Rogers Home

The Garden Club will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Emmett Rogers with Mrs Esta Haskins co host and Mrs W A Craft leading the program.

Glouster Garden Club Emmett Rogers Esta Haskins W. A. Craft

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family News

Mrs Anna Glenn substituted as fourth grade teacher for two days. Amy and Priscilla White visited sister Mrs Harry Glenn. Mr and Mrs Steve Burkle and Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan visited relatives in Ohio. Blaine Poling�s wife expects sister and husband from Oklahoma. Mrs Vennie Butler improving after a heart ailment in White Cross hospital. Don Judy hosted Edward�s fourth birthday with many guests. Isaac Strausbaugh visited Columbus and Fostoria with relatives. Dewey Walker family traveled to Portsmouth to see a ill mother.

Oklahoma Vennie Butler White Cross Hospital John W. Butler Wellston Don Judy Edward Charles Swanson Gallipolis Marilyn Cloud Vinton Dottie Ruth McCarley Edwin Judy David McCarley Ellen Evans Quintin Cadd Sue Annabel Bennett Mary Reynolds Phillip Marva Leah Snyder Tommy Ewing Tommy Courtwright Judy Brown Tony Werry George Bates Jim Snyder Lowell McCarley Eddie Amos Sally Swanson George Phylis Pope Bernice Will Ed Judy Isaac Strausbaugh Guy Hollis Columbus Fostoria Rising Sun Dewey Walker Nancy Polly Portsmouth

Local Social Notes From Union Furnace Area

Logan resident Mrs Tena Pence visited relatives in Union Furnace and others from Nickel Plate Burbank Calif and Columbus spent time with locals The Truth Seekers Class met Oct 13 at the EUB Church with Gertie McVey in charge Several readings were presented and a November session planned with Emma Clarks home Betty Lafolette attended as guest

Union Furnace Tena Pence Logan Ethel Cramblit Nickel Plate Mildred McClanahan Burbank Calif Mary LaGore Helen Anderson Ruth Vickers Millie King Louise Jennings Brenda Kay Justus Dan Jones Porter Alexander Columbus Pes Hattie Bicke James Franklin Lancaster Delbert Reinshell Paul McGuire Akron Mer Elder Berger Newark EUB Gertie McVey Pearl McGuire Emma Clark’s Lulu Kennedy Edith Worthman Zelpha Hull Ruth Bryan Gladys Disbennet Emma Clark Betty Lafolette

Faithful Class Plans Church Meeting at Davis Home

The Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Miss Arlene Davis.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Arlene Davis

Halloween Party Set by Jacksonville Youth Fellowship

The Jacksonville Youth Fellowship will host a Halloween party in the Methodist Church social rooms on Thursday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Orel Kearns serves as adviser. Members are asked to bring doughnuts.

Glouster Jacksonville Youth Fellowship Methodist Church Orel Kearns

Trimble Church WSCS Plans Mite Box Meeting

Members of the WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church will gather at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs Esta Haskins to take mite boxes and discuss the project.

Glouster WSCS Trimble

Students Spend Weekend at Home

GLOUSTER Kentucky Christian College students Lanella Jonas and Edwin Carpenter Jr with their parents spent the weekend here. George Martin, another student minister, accompanied them home as guest of Edwin Jr and his parents. They all returned Sunday to Grayson to resume their college studies. Other local students Ralph Byers and Kenneth Eberts could not come home due to speaking engagements.

Glouster Kentucky Christian College Lanella Jonas Edwin Carpenter, Jr George Martin Edwin Jr Edwin Carpenter Sr Grayson Ralph Byers Kenneth Eberts

Local Social Notes from Glouster and Nearby

Glouster and nearby communities hosted a sequence of Sunday and weekend visits. People from Newark Columbus Athens Jacksonville and Marion joined families in Glouster Dexter City Greenfield and Greenfield to celebrate birthdays and family gatherings with relatives including the Hall Noon Rogers Pride and Bingman families.

Edgar Hall Joan Newark Nora Hall Jones Columbus Roy Hall Peter J. Jones George Mudrie Mary Christopher Louise Crose Needa Bandy James E. Williams Jah V. Henderson Athens Emma Viney Williams Marion Paul Bingman Glouster

Local visit and social rounds noted across central Ohio

Mr and Mrs Bob Maxwell visited Columbus while Ronald Reho spent a week at his Dayton plant. Several families including the Drakes, Embreys and Hampsons were in and around New Straitsville Corning and Hillsboro. The Sunshine Spreaders held a party at Josie Reich’s home with games and a lunch.

George Dawson Hillsboro Ill Joshua Dawson Rendville Elmer Beem William Koehler Fast Fultenham Josie Reich Alice Linsecott Columbus Arnold Williams George Drake Carl Corning D. C. Maxwell, Jr Maxwell Jesse S. Drake John Verfer Randall Talbott Hemlock School Portland Sunshine Spreaders Club Golden Drake

Dexter Neighbors Attend To Personal News And Loss

Mrs Bertie Nelson widow of Emmett Nelson died recently. Earl Hugg, a former resident, died. Mr and Mrs W F Hawley moved to the Carney Jones farm. Billy Perry underwent minor surgery at Shelter ing Arms Hospital in Athens after an injury. Various visits and flower show attendance are noted among local residents.

Dexter Bertie Nelson Emmett Nelson W. F. Hawley Carney Jones Billy Perry Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Flora Chase Milford Ohio Nora Amos Charlotte Gibbs Washington, D. C Kenneth Pavis Nellie Nelson Vona Russell Nolan C. E. Stout Laura Pollock Astabula Pomeroy Emma Romine John Strong Columbus Beatrice Reinhart Howard Porn Earl Hugg

Poston visitors and a Ladies Club meeting noted

Mr and Mrs Ear Smathers visited the McManaways in Longstreth along with several Logan Columbus and Happy Hollow guests. Other callers included Mrs Lenora Frisinger and son, and Mrs Gladys McClellan. The Ladies Club met October 14 at the school house with eleven members and pot luck lunch.

Donald Ritchie Roy Hoisington Roy Lee Faye Brookhart Delmar South Hillsboro Ohio Charles Ethel McDaniel Lewis Shields Springfield Elmer Beitelschies Charles Hart Roy Azbell New Straitsville Gladys McClellan

Club Meets At Church for Guild Girls Program

Mary Burgess led opening exercises at First Baptist Church for the Hattie Jackson Guild Girls meeting. Gertrude Kirby directed music with solos by Richard Fultz and Patty Harding, and a vocal trio of Viney Jenkins Kir roy. Closing remarks were by Ethel Riley and Gladys Viney.

Glouster Mary Burgess Hattieackson Guild Gertrude Kirby Anna Mayles Ethel Riley Richard Fultz Patty Harding Joyce Viney Joan Jenkins Gertrude Kiroy Reginald Bland William Jenkins Gladys Viney Ora Viney

Hollister PTA Festival Planned for Thursday

The Hollister PTA announces its annual Fall Festival in the Hollister school auditorium on Thursday at 7 30 PM. It features a fish pond country store grab bag homemade candy fancy work and a refreshments counter with prizes for the best Halloween costumes in the masquerade parade.

Glouster Hollister PTA Hollister School Senor

Open House At Church of Christ Parsonage

Open house was held at the Church of Christ parsonage after the evening service. More than 120 people toured the recently remodeled and redecorated home. Wives of the official board members helped Mrs. Teater serve refreshments.

Church of Christ Glouster Church of Christ Parsonage

Clifton social notes list visits and family events

Mrs Anna Cunning ham of New Haven spent a day with her mother Mrs Mina Harris. Mr and Mrs Marvin Barker of Charleston visited his mother Mrs Helen Barker and Emil Hoffman. Birth of twin sons announced. Lew Hoffman is grandparent. Several families from Kaylong, Toledo, Athens, and Dayton were mentioned along with a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Harry Johnson. Raymond Stewart of Dayton visited his mother Mrs Maud Van Meter.

Clifton Anna Cunningham New Haven Mina Harris Fannie Blake Clifford Johnson Ann Glenwood W, Va A. Tolliver Marvin Barker Charleston Pat Riley West Columbia Joe Riley William van Meter Gallipolis Harry Johnson Henry Edwards George Johnson Kaylong W. Va Carrie Gibbs Athens Nelson Roush Art Cole Ronnie Cole Toledo Ohio Park Kelly Oscar Johnson Bass Glen Adkinson Raymond Stewart Dayton Maud van Meter Dorothy van Meter

Community Notes From New Plymouth and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller entertained their daughter Frances Ann and her Lima-based child. Hugh Harris of McArthur bought the late Mrs Clewell home. Fred White of Lancaster visited relatives including Luther Bardain and Earle Heinlein for a harvest festival church social in McArthur. Pomona meeting guests included Eddie Dearth and Lincoln, Green Valley, Minton and Vaughan, Justice Harden and Union Grange Allensville, Morton and Treadley Heinlein and children Ronnie and Janice of Cleveland visiting the Heinleins. Elder Mrs Heinlein’s birthday was observed. They visited Carl Nangle of Athens.

New Plymouth Charles Fuller Frances Ann Lima Hugh Harris McArthur Clewell Fred White Lancaster Luther Bardain Earle Heinlein Grange Pomona Eddie Dearth Inlaw Carl Nangle Athens

Local Families Share News From Bashan Area

Dora Rose plans winter in Columbus with daughter Bertha Dye. Lonnie Christopher family visits Nelsonville and Marietta. J C McKay hosts Frank O Neal Sycamore Ray Philip James Price and others from Waynesburg and Coolville. Rose and Rose relatives attend from Cleveland and Youngstown. Oliver Bailey returns home with Saundra. McKay family from Buckeye Lake visits Cora McKay.

Archie Glen Tuttle Duane Billy Lonnie Edward Leslie Lilly Christ‘phor Earnest Rose Cleveland Buckeye Lake Cora McKay Mary McKay

Hollister Attends Funeral for Oral Stanley

Hollister residents attend the funeral service at Buck Grove Church for Oral Stanley. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Jess McGee Mr and Mrs Bill Cavey Mr and Mrs Jess Cavey. Several others visit relatives in Newark and West Virginia.

Old Coolville Brick Home Showcases 1831 Date

The Brandeberrys at 18390 Coolville on Route 50 preserve a brick residence built in 1831 with T H monogram in a diamond. The aging house near Troy Township, Athens County, hosts a dairy farm and ongoing restoration. Local families Ireland Bingman Fuller Nesmith are linked. Jedediah Fuller served on the Troy Township board in 1839.

Coolville T. H Troy Township Athens County Adam Brandeberry Brandeberry Ireland William Bingman Jedediah Fuller Charles Maxon

Local residents host and visit in Hamden area

William Traphagan recovering from pneumonia. Numerous weekend guests visit Hamden households including the Bobos of Dayton and Union Furnace. Visitors include the Pettits of Tiro and Mrs Autye Baker, Miss Chapman at Athens Ohio University, and relatives of Robbins, Salts, and Goodrich.

Autye Baker Thomas Boyer Hélzer Hospital Gallipolis Main St Freddye Lou Chapman Ohio University Athens Ortman Chapman Grace Mather Galion Ada Mather

Birth announcement and community notices from Hilliards area

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tharp announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Ann, on Oct 17 at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tharp Hemlock and Mr. and Mrs. Sipe J Gilead. Other items note hospital visits, family travel, Lancaster Fair attendance, and neighbors visiting Bethesda Hospital and各 local homes in Zanesville New Straitsville Nelsonville and New Lexington communities.

Richard Lanning Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Arthur Essex Lancaster Fair Fern Lowe Marjory Ella Osenbaugh Goldie Kathy North Nelsonville Lance Hodgson Albert Williams Mabel Eileen New Straitsville Jack Williams Charles Hodgson Zanesville New Lexington Chicago Transformer Co P. B. Osenbaugh Billy Lancaster Vernon Tharp Harry Tharp Kenneth Richards Effie Richards Shawnee Florence Hines Clara Tanner Bethesda Hospital Tommy Swanger Corning Margaret Sujlivant Jacobs Florence ‘Hines Goldie Osenbaugh Delbert Hill Ruth Pryor William Murday Charles Woods Hattie Hoon Bishopville John Moore Ella Osen‘baugh Glenna Williams

Weekend Visitors and Homecomings in Bidwell

Mr and Mrs Will Grey of Vinton and Miss Betty Fillinger of Gallipolis visited area families. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Soles, Mr and Mrs Hal Shoemaker, and Mr and Mrs Curt Knotts. Several residents spent weekends with relatives in Columbus Crown City and Huntington.

Bidwell Will Will Grey Vinton Lester Soles Betty Fillinger Gallipolis W. C. Fillinger Bob Myers Hal Shoemaker Charles Bethe Jimmy Columbus T. J. Moore Hannah Russell Moore Do. A. Evans Thomas Evans Pomceroy J. L. Hineman Crown City Margarette Hineman Susie Judy Tommy Ewing Gloria Charles Knotts Billy Curt Knotts Ivor Moorehouse Cycene Huntington Verne Shoemaker Dayton Alice Shoemaker Linda Lou Ed Kemper Prospect Gloria Shoemaker

Daughters Born to Laurelville Couples and Local Obituaries

Daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Roy Haynes and Mr and Mrs Francis Disbennett. Funeral services were held for Clark Mahoney 78 who died at a rest home near McArthur. Mrs Clifford Dillie died after a long illness. funeral held Oct 15 at Church of God. Survived by husband three sons Oman at home Stillman Circleville and Leslie near Bloomingville and daughter Mrs Ada Steel Laurelville. Daisy Strous visited Josephine Mowery Lancaster. Opal Miller of Lancaster hosted guests Lillian Hoy Lecca Celesta G Jacobs Carl Lutz Canada Mark Lutz Somerset and Harry Boechert with A L Strous. Dove of Westerville bought Laurel Valley Skating Rink and former B W Friend property from L A McClelland. Celesta L Hoy

Laurelville Roy Haynes Francis Disbennett Clark Mahoney McArthur Clifford Dillie Church of God Oman Stillman Circleville Leslie Laurel Valley L. A. McClelland B. W. Friend Mr.McClelland Celesta L. Hoy

Woltz Family Gatherings Highlight Oct 16 Celebrations

Mr and Mrs Ed Woltz and son Gail of Rockbridge visited Lena Woltz. Clyde Nihiser and son Gail of Rockbridge called on Dave Woltz. A birthday dinner October 16 at Howard Meyers home honored Mary Lou Miller of Columbus and relatives Charles Miller of Somerset and Carolyn Miller of Somerset. Guests included Russell Miller and son John of Somerset, Richard Mowery of Logan, Esther Miller of Lancaster, and others from Horns Mill and Keckbridge. John and Shirley Meyer and Wilbert Monroe attended. The Woltz family marked Edwin Woltz and spouse’s 29th wedding anniversary with additional guests from Keckbridge Logan and Horns Mill.

Buck Run Edwin Woltz Gail Rockbridge Lena Woltz Clyde Nihiser Dave Woltz Howard Meyers Route 180 Mary Lou K. Miller Columbus Charles K. Miller Somerset Carolyn K. Miller Russell K. Miller John Richard Mowery Logan Esther K. Miller Lancaster Shirley Meyer Wilbert Monroe Horns Mill Michael Harold E. Woltz Marcia and Gregory Keckbridge James G. Woltz Susan K Effie Woltz

Residents Visit Weekend Guests Across Town

Sixteen Sixteen reports Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Marks spent a Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Jayjohn of Oreton. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Davidson visited Mrs. Davidson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dailey Wood and son John. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Hockmaster of Columbus spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Max Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reed of Columbus called on friends for a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jackson visited Mr. Jackson's sister in Huntington Monday afternoon, Mrs. D. E. Wood.

Hiram Marks Bryce Jayjohn Oreton Leo Davidson

Infant Merrill Leroix Berry Funeral Services Held

Merrill Leroix Berry two months old died prompting a local gathering in Athens. Services were led by the Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home with music by Christine Brown and Mary Varness. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery. He was the grandson of Leslie Bradfield.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Charles Bradfield Gilbert Courtney Harve Courtney George Williamson Arthur Chiki Tommy Athens Merrill Leroix Ralph Berry Mary Eleanor Bradfield

Guests Entertained by Dan Johnsons in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson of Chauncey entertained recent guests Mrs. Belle Millhone of Delaware Ohio Mrs. Selah Parsons and son Dale of Frost Mrs. William Mingus of Amesville and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson of Athens.

Chauncey Dan Johnson Belle Millhone Delaware Ohio Selah Parsons Dale Frost William Mingus Amesville Russell Johnson Athens

Chauncey Garden Club Meeting Postponed to Next Thursday

The Chauncey Garden Club gathering set for Thursday evening at Mrs. Carl Shafer’s Ellis Avenue address has been postponed to the same location next Thursday night.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Carl Shafer Ellis Ave

Local notes from Corning Ohio area events

Mrs. Margaret Hurst of Newark honored at an annual fair homecoming dinner hosted by her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. John Altman. Funeral services were held for Estella Dodson Littleton in Newark with burial at Millertown. Hospitals treated Edith Nichols after a heart attack on Oct 14. Community groups including EUB and Methodist churches planned events and clubs and the annual bazaar.

FUB Estella Dodson (Boswell Littleton Newark Dale Earnest Millertown Aubrey Mitchell Church of God Eldon Nelson Catherine Dunwoody Edith Nichols East Main Street Cambridge Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Isabell Thomas Alice Palmer Evangelical United Brethren Church Josie Reich Drakes Reich Joan Edwards Congo White Cross Hospital Columbus Dwight Post Dena Johnson Adams St Rodger Mason Jesse Latin Vege Philos EUB Ray Latin

Marriages Births and Visits Highlight Mason News

Marriage announced for Mrs. Geraldine Sprouse and Mr. L D Greet in Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 12. William Elias of Hawthorne California visited his parents. Amelia Gobelein spent two weeks with daughter Elaine Uber in Huntington. Birth announced for Cecil Faudree born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sprouse. Steamer Java Sea chief engineer visited. Dinner guests included the Gruesers and Arms of Minersville. Miss Mary Dudding injured a foot in a fall. Wells family hosted by grandparents in Wyoming en route to Washington D C. Ruth Lovett of Morgantown visited her parents. John Neville family moved to Letart. Robert Barton left for Camp Lejeune after leave with parents. Emma Ryan.

Washington, D. C Ruth Lovett Morgantown J. F. Ieenhower John Neville Letart Pfe Robert Barton Camp le Juene N. C C. T. Barton Emma Ryan

Straitsville Weekend Socials and Club News

Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace and son Ronnie of Columbus visited with Mr and Mrs Lou Arnett over the weekend. Mrs Jane Irvin hosted the Carnation Club on Oct 18 at her mother Mrs Ethel Slatzer’s Old Straitsville home. Prizes went to Mrs Hartman and Mrs Wallace, with guests including Mrs Gen Slatzer and Mrs Dora Webb.

New Straitsville Frank Wallace Ronnie Columbus Lou Arnett Bill Bell Parkersburg Marietta Oliver Kemper Hocking Valley Hospital Jane Irvin Carnation Club Margaret Pratt Ruth Bell

Oregon visitor Chauncey weekend guest of local family

Mrs Ollie Howard Spaugh of Grants Pass Oregon visits Chauncey to see her sister Miss Frances Howard and brother C R Howard. Her husband Cecil Spaugh died this summer. She and her niece Angie Lee Howard stay with Mr and Mrs Henry Leoffler and daughter Bernice near Amesville for the weekend.

Chauncey Ollie Howard Spaugh Grants Pass Oregon Frances Howard C. R. Howard Converse St Spaugh Cecil Spaugh Angie Lee Howard Henry Leoffler Bernice Amesville

Masquerade Party Set At Greens Run Church

The Greens Run Church of Christ plans its annual Halloween masquerade for members and families at the Parish House on Wednesday evening. A program of games will be followed by refreshments, and attendees are asked to come masked.

Chauncey Church of Christ

Homecoming Day Set At Trimble Church of Christ

Chauncey residents mark Homecoming Day on November 6 at the Trimble Church of Christ. A dedication will honor interior improvements recently completed.

Church of Christ Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs James Radford at Laurel Cliff Church

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Laurel Cliff Church with Rev. O L Fowler of Crooksville officiating. Pallbearers included Ethan Harper Eldon Weeks Loyal Thomas and others. Out of town attendees and social notes follow, with a long list of relatives and visitors traveling from Columbus Athens Cincinnati Dayton Findlay and other points.

Laurel Cliff James Radford Laurel Cliff Church O. L. Fowler Crooksville Leroy Heitt Ethan Harper Eldon Weeks Loyal Thomas Robert Morris Eli Denison Charles Diehl Eldon Byrnes Wilson Norris Athens Otho Radford Lily Maines Cincinnati Ethel Lowery Gene Alkire Hugh Ferguson Cleo Parker Columbus Herman Kaspar Dayton Charles Hoffner, Jr Findlay Charles Peoples Denver Nelson James Nelson Lewis Diehl Ivan Diehl Lancaster Fair Diehl Texas Bud Hill Frank Hill Mabel Tracy Lloyd Wright James Gilmore Marl Harris George Renshaw Pearl Parker

Local Residents Enjoy Weekend Visits Across Counties

Miss Thelma Michaels of Columbus visits her parents for Homecoming at the Christian Church. Arnold Grate family hosts from Vinton, Rendville and friends visit Sherman Butler and family. Carrol Snowden returns from Fairport Harbor to spend time with parents. Extended visits include Ethel Snowden and Ward Ashcraft visiting Ira Fleming in West Union. Hallie Pickens of Langsville to grandmother Lena Pickens with Marion Nicholson and Arthur Musser families. Trips include Hallie Wood and George Atkins in Parkersburg. Bernard Higley and Blanche McCormick host in Columbus. Allen Braley spends weekend with John Braley family.

Rutland Thelma Michaels Columbus Elza Michaels Christian Church Arnold Grate Herbie David Earl Grate Vinton Cecil Butler Rendville Butler Sherman Butler Carrol Snowden Fairport Harbor William Musser Gallipolis Huntington Freda Wood George Atkins Parkersburg W. Va Bernard Higley Higley Blanche McCormick Allen Braley John Braley O. E. Stansbury

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Highlight Carbon Hill News

Social notes recount Dottie Spence in Columbus with her parents visiting in Oct. 15 pot luck honoring guests. Several Carbon Hill families hosted and visited kin from Glouster Haydenville Nelsonville Lancaster Old Washington and New Lexington with multiple trips to Cleveland and Attica mentioned.

Carbon Hill Dottie Spence Columbus Johnie Spence Howland Kirby Cincinnati Donald Blake Lawrence Jones John Devol David Devol Don Devol Dannie Devol Old Washington Johnnie Dev Mary Corby Robert Lower Nelsonville Wallace Dane Albert Phillips New Straitsville Cameron Brooker Andrew Brooker

Sept 30 Marriage Annou Sian Millfield Couple Wed

Miss Rita Mae LaFollette married Mr. Robert B. Keirns in a late afternoon ceremony at the Rev Hiram Mingus home on Sand Ridge. Parents, hometowns, attire, and early life notes are given. couple resides at 7 Cuvier Street Athens.

Millfield Rita Mae LaFollette Robert B. Keirns William LaFollette Keirns Oliver Keirns Hiram Mingus Sand Ridge Eldon Ball Ames-Bern High School Cuverier St Athens

Fifteen Attend Disciples of Christ Centennial in Cincinnati

Chauncey church members of the Church of Christ Parish will travel to Cincinnati this weekend to attend sessions of the Centennial Convention of the Disciples of Christ.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Disciples of Christ Cincinnati

Social News from Albany and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Wallie D Nelson of San Rafael Calif spent two weeks with relatives in Albany and Columbus plus visits by multiple families including Gillogly Davis and Williams. Lt and Mrs Sherwood Gillogly announce birth of Joyce Lynn Sept 24. Various local visits and illnesses reported with names and towns across Ohio and nearby states.

Albany Wallie D. Nelson San Rafael Calif William Gillogly Ella Nelson Gillogly Cash Smith Blanch Davis Rex Davis Columbus Maynard Davis Charleston W. Va George Dibble Kitty Cisco Williams McConnelsville Emma Imman Hill Ave Laura Wickham Huntington E. H. Laseh L. C. Gibson Billy Bane Yatel Lebanon

Local Notes From Ewington And Parole Hearing Notice

Ewington items include Patty Terry returning from relatives in Ripley and Charleston W V Jasper Deen back to Charleston after a week off for an arm injury Mrs Clifford Unroe and son Jimmie visited the Roberts family in Rio Grande Ross Baker visited Wilkesville Earl Hugg found dead likely from heart condition Local property transfers include G W Myers selling to Blanche Franklin and planning to move to West Virginia Wendel Holcomb buying a lot from Charles Ratcliff Chauncey Ladies Aid to host all day quilting Hearing notices list parole eligibility for several inmates at Mansfield Ohio with dates and commission references

Ewington Patty Terry Ripley Charleston W. Va Jasper Deen Clifford Unroe Jimmie G. W. Myers Blanche Franklin Vinton Myers West Virginia Wendel Holcomb Charles Ratcliff

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