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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1953

Page

9

Prayer as core of religious living emphasized at Rio Grande

Dr Roland G Holen speaking for Religious Emphasis Week at Rio Grande College argued that religious living rests on prayer. He outlined four axioms stressing belief in God, disciplined practice, honesty, and expectation of God’s responses. He linked prayer to daily routines and to marital bonds.

Rio Grande Roland G. Holen Rio Grande College Hahn Hohn Calvary Baptist Church

Key Clubbers at Banquet in Massillon

Seven members of the Gallia Academy Key Club and Ross H. Fleming attended the second annual district Key Club banquet in Massillon. The group traveled from Gallipolis and returned the next day, with Ohio District Key Club Secretary Bill Edgington and GAHS leaders among the attendees. The event featured district roll calls, welcome remarks by Massillon High School Principal I. W. Snyder, and an address by William Stack Sr. of Key Club International. The Ohio District convention is set for April 23-24 at Capital University, Columbus.

Gatlupolis Gallia Academy Ross H. Fleming Activ Oh ‘District Massillon Gallipolis Fleming Ohio District Key Club Bill Edgington Gahs Key Club Larry Radeker Jim Thomas Jack Richards Bill Jenkins Russ Smith Bill Brown American Legion Hall Ralph S. Bird Kiwanis International Key Club Committee Ira F. Bradford Pennsylvania C. F. Sharp Cleveland International Committee William J. Stack Miami Fla Key Club International I. W. Snyder Massillon High School Buddy Preston Stack Capital University Columbus

Hospital Births and Admits Highlight Holzer Notes

Holzer Hospital notes birth announcements and patient admits across several towns. Names include Mrs Trop Ohiinger Crown City and Mr and Mrs Bill Brewer Crown City with a son, plus multiple admissions for surgical and medical cases at Holzer and regional hospitals.

Trop Ohiinger Pome Bill Brewer Joy Medical Crown City Elmer Gardner Ann Hill Jackson Med William Winters Wellston Phillis Hayth

Gomer Jones Dies After 50 Years with Knights of Pythias

Gomer Jones, a longtime member of Naomi Lodge 55, Knights of Pythias, died at 8 p.m. Monday in Athens. Final rites are planned for Thursday at Miller's Funeral Home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gomer Jones Naomi’ Lodge 55 Knights of Pythias Athens Miller

Gallipolis Attends Rio Grande College Commencement

Sheriff George Ehman and family from Gallipolis attended the Rio Grande College commencement Sunday. Edwin E. Higgins received an honorary doctorate. relatives from Jackson Charleston Scottown Zanesville and Dexter were noted among attendees.

George Ehman Etca Laura Ehman David Yates Jackson Charleston J. F. Ramsey Ray Charles Higgins Glen Holschuh Scottown Ter Rachel Higgins Zanes Surgical Ville Rio Grande Bill Campbell Gallipolis Medical Horsel Justice Dexter Edwin E. Higgins

Three Searles Brothers Serve in Army from Null

Three brothers of Mr. and Mrs. George Searles from Nullfield wear U S uniforms with two veterans of Korea and a third preparing to deploy. William just finished basic training and will head to Fort Kans after a stay at Lawton and Fort Riley. Robert and George already served in Korea with Robert in the signal corps and George as an engineer. the trio also includes a baby born in February.

Millfield George Searles Null,ffield Korea Robert George Japan William Fort Kans Lawton Wash Fort Riley Wham al Yin Chauncey - Dover High Medical Corps Fort Hamilton N. Y Signal Corps Neers

Lottridge Social Notes and Weekend Visits in Guysville

Lottridge notes show Aubra Bailey hosting a 2 sausage roast for Guysville Community Sunday School members and friends, with home movies and monthly meetings planned. Birthday and oyster supper celebrations for Mrs. Barnhill, plus multiple local visits and hospital news from Parkersburg to Mansfield and Beverly, with several families and individuals named.

Lottridge Aubra Bailey Guysville Barnhill Edmund Life and Son Lyle Carl Brett Carl Graham Bruce Nichoson Fred Elswick Ruby Linda John Paul Harley Merrick Kathlene Denelda Oscar Dillinger Delmas Maron Orval Bean Janet Gary Kenny W. A. Barnhill Junior Cogar David Brenda Kay Dana Leslie Brummage Neal Niggemeyer Jean Donna Low J Audra Rae Batley John Westfall Juanita Mismer Clair Lynch M Life Ruth Warner Maurice Ackley Dicky E. W. Swisher Delmas Martin Harry Willet Arthur Atherton Bob Zumbach Earl Kincade Camden~ Clark Memorial Hospital Parkersburg Gordon Bailey Fairfield County Fair Denver Barker Lena Stonaker Martin Schneider Virginia Ruch Mansfield Wade Clem Pauline Chalfant Columbus Canaanville B. O. Ross Near Vincent Otis Allen Jimmy Frances Coen

Fairview News Highlights Local Weddings and Visits

Fairview reports the October wedding of Sedelle Brookover and Bull Ballard in Athens with a reception at the Ballard farm in Ireland, plus numerous visits from relatives and friends across Athens, Parkersburg, Belpre, and nearby towns. Also notes a sheriff meeting set for Lafayatte Hotel in Gallia.

Fairview Sedelle Brookover John McGown Bull Ballard Ireland Ohio Athens Ray Kesler the Plains Church of God Columbus Ballard Farm

Pvt. Lloyd Cornell On Duty in Korea

Pvt. Lloyd G. Cornell 20 son of Mr and Mrs Elza Cornel Carpenter Route 1 recently arrived in Korea for duty with the 3d Infantry Division. He entered the Army in May and completed basic training at Camp Rucker Ala. He is a 1951 graduate of Vinton Rural High School Radcliff.

Bruce Edward West Jana Arthur West Army Fort Knox Ordnance General Depot Atlanta West Rome-Canaan Carpenter Lloyd G.cornell Elza Cornel Korea 3D. Infantry Division Cornell Camp Rucker Ala Vinton Rural High School Radcliff

IFHA Members Attend Rally at Athens High School

Chauncey Dayer Future Homemakers of America members attended a rally in the Athens High School building. Bracelet awards went to Betty Tavan Patty Favan Lenora Kimlitz and Barabara Hanning. Rinbons were presented to Carolyn Daugherty Angialee Howard Wiladene Kelzersburg Barbara Kierns Donna Kerns Helen Kollar Judy McCafferty Mary North Joan Owens Burnita Purnell and Shurley Webster. Others present included Thea Shafer Shirley Guess Ruth Misner Olive McMasters Sharma Bodinot Helen Searls Bessie Davis Jeanette Shumway Lurs Davis Joyce Pyle Doris Keirns Lorena Keirns Lynn Barry Dorothy Robinson Mary Hart Shirley Barnhart Donna Arbell Diane Nye Emily Sams Carolyn Blackfork Marlene Barnhouse Donna Smith Sonya Rodgers Hester Antle and Muldred Pierce.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dayer Future

Mrs Freeman Is Honored In Chauncey Shower

A Chauncey shower for Mrs. Robert E. Freeman featured a stork themed bassinet and green trim. Guests included Mrs Virginia Loggins Mrs Barbara St. Pres Mrs Al Foggle Mrs Wanda Cone and several Chauncey Ath ens Glouster Millfield and Carter residents.

Chauncey Robert E. Freeman Virginia Lowiggle Barbara St Herman al Foggle Harmer Wanda Cone Isabelle Riley Alain Wilson Athens Vera Bryar Glouster Shirley Sayer Millfield Dor Vera Wallace A Carter Elaine Stal Ella Devore Delores Taylor Grace Crabtee Dorothy Cunningham Wilma Bullock Helen Ley Ersell Canter

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights

Cleveland resident Donali Handa visited Edward Snider in Mill. Weekend guests included Pete McDaniel's family in Dayton and James Seiber with Ruth Seiber visiting Huntington, W. Va. Others traveled between Columbus Logan Circleville Obetz and Glouster for visits and events.

Donali Handa Cleveland Edward Snider Millheld Pete McDaniel Dayton Jennie King Athens Bertha Sanders JL. W. Sanders Columbus Henry Heffkin Floyd Braid James Seiber Ruth Seiber Marie Summers Huntingtton W. Va Ruth ‘Seiber Summers Seiber Helen Sanders Logan Charles Wadley Circleville Virgil Barthhouse Obetz Clifford Fink David Elizabeth Ferrell R. K. Benedum Jimmy Parkersburg Lowell Shadoan Wilma Ferrell Glouster

Canasta Club Hosts Meeting With Mrs Mingus

Mrs Hattie Mingus entertained the Millfield Canasta Club on Tuesday night with two tables in play. Refreshments were served to Mrs Louise Muzio Mrs Edith Heffkin Mrs Nell Lawson and Mrs Emme Heffkin. The next gathering will be with Mrs Bertha Sanders.

Chauncey Hattie Mingus Millfield Canasta Club Louise Muzio Edith Heffkin Nell Lawson Emme Heffkin Mire Bertha Sanders

Laurelville Wedding Plans and Community Notes

Laurelville notes report Barbara Holaschuh bride elect of Erne Weather receiving Fray at United Brethren Church from local hosts. Wedding slated for November 1 at UB Church. Bride-elect works for Bell Telephone in Columbus and has connections in local fuel gas firms. Also listed are social visits, school class gatherings, and family ties including Drum and eight stepchildren. Nearby residents attended events. funeral services held for Dearl Haynes with survivor Tona Culbertson Haynes.

Laurelville Discous Sheiker Hanmring Barbara Holaschuh Erne Weater United Brethren Church Ser and Martyn Hinton Shelly Frazier Dixie Ross UB Church Oh Bell Telephone Columus Weavers Or Fuel Gas Co Columbus E. D Frieda Lappen Hubert Lahr Unive Columbus Ralph Florson Earl Flanigan Lancatt Mel Jack Karshner Sandra Sue Marietta Denver Drum Bob Hooks Jay Karshner Dearl Haynes Tfe-Long Harher Laurel Tona Culbertson Haynes

Whitmore Promoted to Corporal While in Germany

Jack L Whitmore and his wife Betty reside on Nelonville Route 4. He has been promoted to corporal and serves with the Seventh Army in Germany. Whitmore arrived in Europe in August 1962. He is a clerk with the 63d Antiaircraft Artillery Battalions Headquarters Battery. A Buchtel York High School graduate, he joined the Army in January 1952 and finished basic training at Fort Bliss Texas.

Sville Jack L. Whithose Bert Whitmore Betty Nelonville Germany Corporal Whitmore Europe 63D Buchtel-York Hgh Army Fort Bliss Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holzer Hospital Galipolis Homer Wilson Dale Hill Syrac Buca Frank Potts Syracusé William Rice Harold Knapp Joanna Wood Louis Lamb Clifford Howell Lizzetta Schuchardt Larry Beck Michael Sheppard Ronald Callicoat James Gaskins George McGhee Guy Kerwood Ethel Clark Marstone McCune Male Miller Herbert Miller Walter Leifheit Clifford Smith Darius Underwood Roy Spires Effie Taylor Teresa Jones Boyd Halley William Stapleton Grace Hill Betty Russell Frank Swanson Grant Davis Glenn Black James Kueas, Jr Herman Lewis Male Roth Fred Roth Fred Saunders George Addis William Davis J. M. Siders Eral Leienberger Amos Norton Lins Norton Avill Mitchell William Bax Iter Mary Rose Carl ‘Askew Dan Coli Will Varian Elmer Baird Male Shamblin George Shamblin Richard Roush Cheshire Russell Eblin Clayton Barrett Middleport Perry Livingston Point Pleasant James Edward Lucas, Jr Edgar Wooten Westerville Aimetaal Edward Swisher Jessie Mosby Huntington, Sur Robert Searles William, Searles Lottridge Social Notes R. M Allen Ia. B. Vandall Yfurt Baily Arnold Bernard Rexall Boges W. A. Smith Berl Boggs Florence Boggs Beulah Rexall Boggs Guy White Camden-Clark Hospital Michael Paul Mullens Emelene Mullens Harley Knapp Patrolman Carl L. Boges O. H. Counts Spencer, W. Va Blake Weaver Papa UNIV Frank Lausche Ohio University John C. Baker Lausche Manasseah Cutler Rufus Putnam Northwest Territory Liversity Center University Boston University Board of Trustees Edward Tiffin Mrs Darrel Cozert St. Joseph Hospital Clemma Kincade Harald Hugus Tabby Coolville Andy McCulasky Jand Carl Kincade Minnie Hatfield Touter R. H. McCoy Belpre Pomeroy Kentucky Helen Edith Cale Sharpsburg Aubra Washburn Worth Cole Ida Jane Crow Biana Evelyn Archie Cole Mayme Norman Stewart Harold Stephens Everette Norman Archie Richards Benson John Humphrey Humphrey Albert Cole Lancaster Cole Lloyd Davis R. L Frank Caldwell SEO George Ekman Ohio Sheriffs’ Association Lafayette Hotel Pvt Lloyd Cornell IFHA Mrs. Freeman Mingus Marine Pipeera Tansaerr Kauner 3Zobo Bang Wrose Pier Laurelville News Mienny Drum Carl Swackhamer Near Logan Les Amtes Walter McCabe Howard Egan Fred Fetherf Hugh Poling Donam WK. Dumm McClelland Margaret Critute Boo West Celesta Huw Jack Whitmore Man A.B.C The Audit Bureau of Circulations ABC UYS A.B. C. Repo
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