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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1957

Page

3

Special Program Set by Glouster Women at church

The Glouster Methodist church hosts a Week of Prayer and Self Denial program on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Blanche McAfoose with talks by Mrs. Dale Hoplight, Mrs. Bonnie Wilson, and Mr. Al Hall. Envelopes from the prior event should be brought. Halloween decor, goblins, and games set the theme. lunch followed for Father Nickle and 13 members. Next meeting on November 12 with Mrs. Norbert W. Johnston as hostess.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Blanche McAfoose Dale Hoplight Bonnie Wilson al Hall Elias Father Nickle Norbert W. Johnston

Halloween Party At Glouster Methodist Church

The Methodist Teens of Glouster Methodist Church held a Halloween party Friday night in the church social rooms. Games were played and prizes awarded to teams. Refreshments were served to 15 members, Rev. and Mrs. Dale Hop light and guest Dorothy Albrecht of Cincinnati. The party was followed by a slumber party at Miss Patricia Sisson's home.

Glouster Dale Hoplight Dorothy Albrecht Cincinnati Patricia Sisson

Catholic Ladies Study Club Presents Annual Halloween Event

The Catholic Ladies Study Club hosted its annual Halloween event, inviting members and community guests to participate in festive activities and a charity bake sale. Organizers emphasized traditional decorations and a safety-minded gathering for families and neighbors.

Catholic Ladies Study Club

Rare Plague Death Shocks Texas Family

Four year old Laura Bryons of Wichita Falls died September 11 from bubonic plague confirmed by pathologist Dr. Donald E. Fletcher. Authorities said the girl vacationed in Colorado and that two types of bubonic plague were found. no epidemic risk is anticipated.

Wichita Falls Tex Texas Colorado Laura Bryons Donald E. Fletcher Wichita Falls General Hospital

Dorothy Dishon hosts Eastern Star officers at home

Mrs Dorothy Dishon Worthy Matron of Bluebell Chapter hosted her officers Friday evening at her home. She presented each officer with an Eastern Star vase and the men with a Masonic Plaque. Several guests and relatives visited over the weekend from Columbus and Logan.

Shawnee Dorothy Dishon Bluebell The Order of the Eastern Star

Local visits enliven Ohio communities across multiple towns

Mr and Mrs G B Radkin and Mr and Mrs William Phillips of Chillicothe were guests of Newark residents. Ralph Turner and family visited Millersport hosts. Nellie Vale and son Johnnie with Owen Kennedy of Athens visited Columbus relatives. Erma Vale returned home. Meryl Bobo and family visited Lan caster relatives. Erma Nelson spent a week with R E Kitring in Dayton. J E Radekin and W R Holcomb attended Vinton Grange officer installation by Wilks Grange. Harley Picket, Albany High School delegate, attended a Kansas City Future Farmers of America event. Norma Gale Wilcox and Robert Holliday visited Cincinnati to see Cinerama.

Point Rock G. B. Radkin William Phillips Chillicothe Orland Sams Newark Ralph Turner Wilbur Slates Millersport Nellie Vale Johnnie Owen Kennedy Athens Columbus Erma Vale Meryl Bobo Lancaster Jarret Bobo Erma Nelson R. E. Kitring Dayton J. E. Radekin W. R. Holcomb Vinton Township Wilks Grange Harley Picket Albany High School Future Farmers of America Ieee Kansas City

Birth of Jeffrey Addison Davis in Ohio Family

Mr and Mrs Ad Davis announce the birth of a son named Jeffrey Addison Davis born October 24 at Mount St Mary Hospital Grandparents are Orville Bingman Gloucester and Earl Davis Trimble Great grandparents E S Bingman Gloucester and George Smith Columbus

Ad Davis Glenna Bingman Jeffrey Addison Davis Mount St. Mary Hospital Orville Bingman Glouster Earl Davis Trimble E. S. Bingman George Smith Columbus

Visit to Athens Hosts Japanese Study Class

Dorothy Albrecht of Cincinnati spent the weekend with the Rev and Mrs Dale Hoplight. Mrs Willis Blower, Mrs Ralph Hines, Mrs Holly Rogers, Mrs Nile Parks and Mrs Dale Hoplight attended Japan study classes Wednesday at the home of Mrs George McKinnis in Athens. Mrs D B Greene was the instructor.

Dorothy Albrecht Cincinnati Dale Hoplight Willis Blower Ralph Hines Holly Rogers Nile Parks Japan George McKinnis Athens D. B. Greene

Youth Group Visits Athens County Children's Home

A group of Metho dist Youth Fellowship girls visited the Athens County Children's Home as part of a fall project on hospitals and homes. They will draft a skit about the visit for submission to the district MYF cabinet for district contests.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Athens County

Regular Job's Daughters Meeting Tonight at Masonic Hall

A regular meeting of Job's Daughters is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 PM at the Masonic hall. Members are reminded to attend and bring any required notices or reports.

Job Masonic Hall

Chit Chat Club Bazaar Raises 49 for Underprivileged Children

The Chit Chat Club gathered 49 dollars at their bazaar held Saturday at Cotters Sign shop. Proceeds will fund gifts for underprivileged children. Doilies were presented Zenith Jewell and Ernest Parker.

Cotters Sign Shop Zenith Jewell Ernest Parker

Practice Date Changes for Degree Team in Marcellite Lodge

The degree team of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday evening for degree team practice instead of Wednesday as previously planned.

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Degree To Be Conferred At FCOAM Meeting

The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred on a candidate Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the meeting of F. CO. A. M. 607. Refreshments will be served.

F.co.a

Bloodmobile visit nets donors in New Haven

Fifty one citizens registered at the Bloodmobile’s New Haven visit and thirty seven were accepted as donors. The Lions Club sponsored the drive with Tom Hoffman as general chairman and doctors John Ridgway Mildred Bateman and T B McGowan on duty. Nurses Mrs Robert Johnston and Mrs Jack Frey donated. Mrs Jack Flesher aided. Garden Club served refreshments and Legion Auxiliary staff provided lunch. Registrants included John Hoffman Jack Frey Wetzell Fields Margaret Carmack Brady Knapp Arthur Wehrle Marvin Roush Nannie Roush John Wolfe Jimmie White Harold Capehart Donald O Roush Charles Jewell Tommie McIntyre Henry Buck Robert Cooke Ben Thompson Don Divers Robert Johnston Alice Tripp Dorothy James Leonard Smithson P J Wolpert David Fields Jr Paul Ray Mark Ward Leo Clarke Charles Weaver Russell Capehart Edward Baldwin John Fry Keith McClung Donald F Roush Albert Dodson Lewis Karschnik John Brabham Ella Roush Scott Knotts Margaret Roney Jack Miller Sybil Smith Helen Halstead Clay Roney Jr Wilda Blessing Douglas Miller Clara Hampton James Hoffman Jr William Roush Mrs Robert Johnston Esther Brown O J Howard Jr.

New Haven New Haven Lions Club Tom Hoffman John Ridgway Mildred Bateman T. B. McGowan Robert Johnston Jack Frey Jack Flesher New Haven Garden Club Legion Auxiliary John Hoffman Wetzell Fields Margaret Carmack Brady Knapp Arthur Wehrle Marvin Roush Nannie Roush John Wolfe Jimmie White Harold Capehart Donald O. Roush Charles Jewell Tommie McIntyre Henry Buck Robert Cooke Ben Thompson Don Divers Alice Tripp Wilda Blessing Douglas Miller Clara Hampton James Hoffman, Jr William Roush Esther Brown O. J. Howard, Jr

Minimum safe altitude for pilot ejection described

The note states a safe ejection altitude of 500 veg normal for pilots, while 1000 eet is suggested as another threshold. It presents a rough guidance comparing two units without formal standardization.

Wilkesville visit by Babington friends noted

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Babington hosted visiting friends from Wilkesville. Guests included members of the Past Chiefs Club and Pythian Sisters along with several families. Among attendees were Mrs. Kearnly Ogdin, Mrs. Dan Sayre, Mrs. Emory Bishop, and others.

Wilkesville Earl Babington Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Babington Vinton Ernest Major A. L. DeVault Sandy White Harry Peters Freddie Emily Connie Bess Gray Eugene Campbell

Local Families Visit and Attend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs James Mulholand and relatives visited Colum bus to see their son and daughter in law Charles Mulholand The Longs and their Columbus son Milford spent the weekend with kin In Mansfield the Meathenys were weekend visitors to her parents The Longs visited Dayton relatives for Raymond Longs family The Shanks and Farley attended Wearthy Ivan Shanks Navy graduation in Maryland Thomas McCumbers and family of Columbus were called home due to the illness of Mrs McCumbers mother Verna Trivette and son Larry of River Rouge Mich spent a few days here Francis Woodruff Carol Kessel Amos Lowe and David Duffy and other Columbus workers spent the weekend with their families.

James Mulholand Charles Mulholand Columbus Milford Long Eister Meatheny Mansfield Raymond Long Raymond Larry Baker Dayton Francis Woodruff Carol Kessel Amos Lowe David Duffy

Coolville WSCS Met At Villa Kincade Home

The Coolville Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Villa Kincade’s home with 17 members and one guest. Mrs. Lulu Dunfee helped host. Helen Chapman led a program on Our Home Mission Centers and Race, and a Veterans' Christmas Stocking contribution was made. November’s meeting will be with Ethel Kincade.

Coolville WSCS Villa Kincade Lulu Dunfee Helen Chapman Veterans Ethel Kincade

Friendly Garden Club holds October meeting

The Friendly Garden Club met in October with Mrs Hazel Parrish and assisting hostess Mrs Fluella Norman. Mrs Thelma Linton presided over the business meeting and Mrs Margaret Cook led the topic. Thirteen members attended.

The Friendly Garden Club Hazel Parrish Fluella Norman Thelma Linton Margaret Cook

Regional Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Alberta Foutty of Parkersburg and Mrs Kate Mills of Gallipolis joined Mr and Mrs Vaughn Adams for a visit. Cincinnati guests Hutson Thomas joined Mrs Florence Humprey and daughter Roberta for a Saturday stay. Villa Kincade spent time with sister and brother-in-law Fred Larkin in Long Bottom. George Bean and Etta Bean hosted in Albany with Neff Norman. Parrs attended a shower at Murphytown with 32 guests. Ladd family returned from Maryland after death of Mrs Ladds mother. Kilton and family visited Villa Kincade and attended church at Tuppers Plains. Emrick of Davisville, Bessie Parr of Cairo, and Parrys visited James W Barr at Clarksburg Veterans Hospital.

Alberta Foutty Parkersburg Kate Mills Gallipolis J. E. Williams Philadelphia, Pa Vaughn Adams George Bean Etta Bean Albany Neff Norman James A. Parr James W. Parr Murphytown W. Va Cecil Ladd Glen Obert Kilton Monticello Ill Villa Kincade Tuppers Plains Kilton Ernest Emrick Davisville Bessie Parr Cairo James W. Barr Veterans’ Hospital Clarksburg

Soldier completes training and receives MP assignment

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Strausbaugh announce their son Pvt. Jerry V. (Strausbaugh) Morrison 1J$52449187 has completed advanced training and earned MP rating M03.95110. He serves with the 1st Inf. Div. M.P.3 at Fort Riley Kansas and is slated to depart for Germany in December.

Roy Strausbaugh Pvt Jerry V. (Strausbaugh Morrison Fort Riley Kans Germany

Police Chief Honored With Surprise Birthday Party

Police Chief Leroy Bartrum returned to City Hall on Saturday to a surprise birthday party planned by his wife and children. Attendees included Mayor C. O. Fisher and local police and residents, with gifts and treats of ice cream and cake. A previous Friday affair drew 35 guests, with prize winners named and refreshments served.

Middleport Leroy Bartrum Nathan Wise Rutland Lois Bartram Columbus C. O. Fisher Everett Bostic Herbert Gilkey Leonard Gilmore Dorothy Whittington Cheshire Clifford Whittington Letart Falls Charles Mulford

Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Holds Masked Halloween Party

The Exemplar Chapter in Middleport hosted a masked Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Morgan with husbands as guests. Costume prizes went to Charlotte Coates, Jean Morgan, and Ralph Welker. The social committee included Mrs. Ralph Welker and Mrs. Edward Baer along with numerous attendees from local families and guests from Cincinnati and Charleston W Virginia.

Middleport Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roger Morgan Charlotte Coates Jean Morgan Ralph Welker Edward Baer Thomas Rue W. O. Atkins Baer Welker Karl Krautter Robert Coates William Hobstetter Selim Blazewicz James Clark Cincinnati Joe Meeker Charleston W. Va

Dinner honors Miss Susan Taylor before Baton Rouge trip

Miss Vesta McCoy and Mrs. Burr Forrest hosted a Sunday dinner at their Middleport home in honor of Miss Susan Taylor. Guests included Mrs. R. C. Sansbury and Miss Bess Sanborn, with Taylor planning a winter stay in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

Middleport Vesta McCoy Burr Forrest Susan Taylor

Haley Birth Announcement Debra Haley Born at Meigs General

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Haley announce the birth of a six pound five ounce daughter Debra born Thursday at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leland Haley and Mr and Mrs Antone Liter of Rutland. Mrs Haley is the former Doris Liter.

Middleport Kenneth Haley Debra Meigs General Hospital Leland Haley Antone Liter Rutland Haley Doris Liter

Middleport soup supper postponed by Ladies Auxiliary

The annual soup supper of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary was postponed from October 29. A new date will be set later.

Middleport Ladies Auxiliary

Texanna White Birthday Party At White Residence

A 13th birthday celebration for Texanna White took place Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles White. Guests included Mary Carol Swanson Sandra Hysell Helen Taylor Maralyn Swan and Cinda Morris. Charades and dancing provided entertainment for the evening.

Middleport Texanna White Charles White Mary Carol Swanson Sandra Hysell Helen Taylor Maralyn Swan Cinda Morris

League Holds Shoot At Meigs Chapter Event

The Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America held a ham and bacon shoot with still targets and trap shooting practiced at a Chester area farm. The next public event is scheduled for November 24.

Middleport Meigs Izaak Walton League of America Chester

Cubs Meet Tonight at Middleport Baptist Church

The Cub Scout Pack gathers at 7 30 this evening at the Middleport Baptist Church. New Cub Scouts will be welcomed and a masked Halloween party will be held.

Middleport Middleport Baptist Church

Middleport BPW hostess committee meeting planned

The hostess committee of the Middleport Business and Professional Women will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Kenneth McElhinney.

Middleport Middleport Business and Professional Women Kenneth McElhinney

Heath Methodist Church Starts Fund Drive for Weekday School Program

Funds collection begun at Heath Methodist Church to support the Meigs County weekday religious education program in public schools. Members may contact chairwoman Mrs. Nan Moore to contribute.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Meigs County Nan Moore

Davises Host Halloween Party for Cradle of Liberty Chapter

The Cradle of Liberty Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution was hosted by Charlene Diana Joyce and Elaine Davis at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Davis in Middleport. A masked Halloween party was held for chapter members and guests.

Middleport Charlene Diana Joyce Elaine Davis Cradle of Liberty Children of the American Revolution J. J. Davis

Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Hosts Christmas Party

Mrs. H E Bush entertained the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club at her Middleport home for a Christmas party. President Shirley Mills led the meeting and a couch project for the children’s home was discussed. Contact Mrs. E L Hughes about donations. guest Mrs. Bufort East attended.

Middleport H. E. Bush Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Shirley Mills E. L. Hughes Bufort East

Middleport People and Visits Highlight Weekend

Middleport residents shared weekend visits with relatives across Ohio. Joe Hecox and family from Toledo visited his parents A R Hecox. Frances Zeise of Columbus was a recent guest. Fanny Green returned to Middleport from Coalport to live with son William Green. James Arnold and daughter Judy hosted relatives in North Hampton while Mrs Arnold recovers from influenza. F M Fugate visited Cincinnati with daughter William Stoecker’s family. George Faris of Columbus, an attorney, is temporarily in Annapolis. Roy Sinn of Conoy visited daughter and son in law Bernard Fultz and family. Mrs Charles McNamee, who had a stroke, showed improvement.

Joe Hecox Susan Robert Toledo A. R. Hecox Frances Zeise Columbus Fanny Green Coalport Middleport William Green S. Fourth Ave James Arnold North Hampton Judy Arnold F. M. Fugate Cincinnati William Stoecker George Faris Roy Sinn Convoy Bernard Fultz Charles McNamee S. Second Ave

Community Notes Speak of Visits and Meetings in Murray City

Residents and relatives visit from Akron Columbus Glouster Newark Roseville and Coraopolis. The Murray City Methodist Church Women host a meeting with 19 members while program duties are assigned. The PTA and Band Boosters plan a high school carnival on November 24 as others share family visits.

Johnnie Moody Glouster James Evans Leon Campbell Timken St Dale Toothman Newark Women’s Society of Christian Service Murray City Methodist Church Naomi Stiff Virgil Archer Garnet Powell Blanche Brooker Opal Lanning Marie Anders Springfield Bertha Bryan James Sanborn Wilburt Sanborn Richard Buchanan Lee Buchanan Robert Vasko John Vasko Larry Mitchell Charles Mitchell Eugene Abahazie Helen Abahazie San Diego Calif Blaine Steele Columbus Air Force Sylvia Sweazy Pearl Lantz Harold Lantz Roseville William McDonald James Richard Mary Susan Ervin

Zaleski Social Notes

Zaleski social notes record various visits and gatherings. Names include Mrs Albert Bur ley Mrs James Cram Mrs Perry Pinney in Athens and multiple trips among McKibbens Tripp Knowlton Loper Vansky and others across Chauncey Wellston Columbus Mineral Chillicothe Albany Erie and Johnstown.

Millfield Residents Invited to Meeting

Chauncey Millfield residents are invited to a Tuesday organizational meeting to form a water commission for the community. The gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the East Millfield School.

Millfield Chauncey — Millfield East Millfield School

Three Court Cases Heard in Glouster Court

Mayor Thomas Williams Sr reports three cases heard last week. Jerrold Griffis of Pennsylvania was fined 29.80 for failure to have a non resident hunting license. F L Cannon Freeburg was fined 13.80 for failure to stop at a stop sign. Charlies Smith Columbus was fined 13.80 for assault.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Jerrold Griffis Pennsylvania F. L. Cannon Freezburg Charlies Smith Columbus

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