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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1945

Page

11

Prizes Will Be Awarded For Costumes

GLOUSTER The committee in charge of the Community Halloween party on High St between Front St and Wood Tow Ave reports preparations are complete and all in readiness by Wednesday evening. No vehicles will be allowed in the roped off part of the street. Eleven prizes will be awarded to the 11 best costume representations of the Halloween spirit. Local businesses are urged to display in show windows and compete for prizes. Music will be provided by the local Eagles Lodge under Nile Parks. The committee invites all citizens of Glouster to attend this community affair.

Glouster High St Front St Wood- Tow Ave Eagles Lodge Nile Parks

Service Men of Glouster District Honor Arthur Schoenian

Mr and Mrs Arthur Schoenian of Chillicothe spent days in Trimble visiting relatives. Arthur received an air corps discharge at Camp Atterbury on Oct 27 after 35 months service including 27 in the Panama Canal Zone. He is son of Mrs Clara Schoenian with siblings Norman and Lewis stationed at Texas and Oregon. Mrs Clara Schoenian hosted a chicken dinner for Arthur s birthday and discharge. Others present included Mrs Audrey Schoenjan Columbus and Larry Schoenian. Cora Reager and Ruth returned to Warren after visiting Miss Merle Danford in Trimble. Dr Edna Oswalt of Kent accompanied them to Albany.

Arthur Schoehian Chillicothe Trimble Air Corps Camp Atterpury Panama Canal Zone Arthur Clara Schoenian Norman Fannin Texas Lewis Arthur Schoenian Audrey Schoen Columbus Lewis Schoenian Larry Warren

Aged Resident of Corning Dies Sunday

CORNING George H. Weaver age 83 died at his home on East Hill Sunday He was born in Perry County and spent most of his life in Corning and vicinity He taught school in Licking and Athens Counties and in Perry County before entering the oil business He was a member of the Corning Methodist Church Survived by his wife two daughters Louise Hummel and Georgia Weaver both of Elyria a son Lieut Ronald Weaver Navy in San Francisco two sisters Mrs Kirby Dew of Corning and Mrs R D Morris of Dayton four brothers William H Corning R D 2 H C Weaver Corning C F Weaver and D S Weaver both of Columbus

Corning George H. Weaver East Hill Perry County Licking Athens Ronald &. Weaver Navy San Francisco Calif Kirby Dew R. D.morris Dayton William H Corning R.D H.C. Weaver C. F. Weaver D. S. Weaver Colum Us

Glouster OES members host Friends night guests in Athens

Glouster OES Thea Chapter members attended Friends night at Athens Chapter No 175 with guests from Eudora Nelsonville and other areas. Local residents returned from visits in Dearborn Clifton and West Liberty while others welcomed new baby Barbara Lowwise and noted Hazel Marie.

Thea OES Athens Sara Willis Glenna Reese Isabel Vernon Ella Morrison Eudora Nelsonville S. S. Underwood Trimble Thomas W. Figley West Liberty Figley Henry Williams Columbus Homer Vian Ir Cincinnati Harvey Norris Victor Norria John Speakman, Jr Wanda Shumway St.Ann’s Hospital,Columbus Barbara Lowwise Hazel Marie

Married at Dale Church in Epworth ceremony

Miss Barbara Cummings of Stockport wed Gunner's Mate Forrest Matson of Malta at Epworth Methodist Church near Dale. Rev. Lewis E. Buell officiated as the couple, surrounded by family and friends, received guests at the Cummings home after the ceremony.

Lenice Bachelor Dale Wain Cummings Navy James Matson Malta Cummings

Trimble Man Injured In Toy Shop Accident

Underwood of Trimble suffered a severe toy shop accident Monday when his left hand was caught in a planet causing amputation of one finger between the first and second joints. The other fingers were badly cut but not amputated. A Corning physician treated him before he returned home. A correction indicates the church prayer was by Thomas Brown, not Thomas Morris.

Glouster Underwood Trimble Corning First Baptist Church Thomas Morris Thomas Brown

True Glory film honors soldiers and commanders in war epic

A wartime documentary titled True Glory is praised for its soldiers point of view from D Day to the Rhine with a live running commentary in multiple accents. It features Eisenhower and marshals like Patton and Bradley, plus German commanders and even Hitler, with 101 cameramen wounded and 32 killed during filming.

Aviv Galore SU Treaccuaktae St. Lo Paris Bastogne The Rhine East Hollywood Dwight D. Eisenhower Marshall Patton Bradley Hodges Doolittle Arnold Simpson Devers Montgomery von Rundstedt Rommel Goering Hitler Garson Kanin Army

Valley sportsmen hear state work progress in conservation

Sportsmen of Valley hear of state work during a gathering at American Legion Hall. The Conservation Department outlined plans for a 2100 acre tract from George M. Jones Coal Co north and east of the old 267 Mine and a larger reservoir project nearby McLeish. Three men reported on wildlife improvements, with more crews and equipment expected. The tract will be stocked with small game and perhaps deer. streams and lakes will receive fish. Speakers included Olds, Davis, O Leary, and Swartz. Others from local clubs and the Izaak Walton League attended. A fish fry followed a film program. next meeting set for Nov 2 with officer elections.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman’s Club American Legion Hall Conservation Department George M. Jones Coal Company McLeish Olds Ohio Davis Charles O'Leary Vinton County Ben Swartz Athens County Harry Dalton Yzaak Walton League Athens Clyde Gibson Coonskin Conservation Club Amesville Roy Byers JT Rural Dane Miskell Thomas R. Reese John Binderbasin

Methodist Sunday School to Host Masquerade Party

Jacksonville brief announces a masquerade event sponsored by the Methodist Sunday School on Tuesday evening October 30 at 7 30 in the church pavement. Attendees should wear masks bring friends with prizes for best mask and ugliest. Refreshments and a social hour follow unmasking. Faithful Class meets Wednesday October 31 at seven in Lucille Williams home.

Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Methodist Lucille Williams

Carbon Hill Personal Notes Report Visits and Milestones

Local social notes recap visits among families in Carbon Hill and nearby towns. Veterans RDM and Sg t David Devol return home from service. Mrs Leslie Evans illness improving. Scarlet fever in Don Coe’s daughter Ann Louise. multiple visits to and from Columbus, Baltimore and Michigan. extended family gatherings and hospital routine updates noted.

Carbon Hill Peat Keck Newark J. A. Blosser Lester Briley Bob Wanda Marysville David Evans Leslie Evans Charles Devol Columbus Ann Louise Don Coe Walter Ritchason Navy David Devol Air Force John Devol Don Blake Robert Hardys Earl Gilbert Baltimore Clarence Lehman Pearl Wray, Jr Pattonville John Huffman Michigan Bob Smith Paul Cavot Nelsonville Corby

Mason County Library Reaches 10 000 Volume Mark

Mason County Public Library in Point Pleasant reports over 10 000 volumes under the care of librarian Mrs George B Skene. She notes strong use of the library by county residents and calls the collection well utilized.

Mason County Library Point Pleasant George 3B. Skene Lrarian Mason County

Chauncey Voters Must Write In Candidates

Chauncey voters will see Max Wilson's name on the ballot for the board of public affairs after his death. Mayor W D Hines said writing in a candidate is allowed as an alternative since no appointment can fill the unexpired term. Current board members are Floyd Nye and Roy Pendergrass.

Chauncey Max Wilson Board of Public Affairs Cleveland W. D. Hines Wilson Floyd Nye Roy Pendergrass

Taylor Ridge News Briefs Honor Birthday, Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Swartz hosted a dinner for William Davis on his 77th birthday. Attendees included Elizabeth Ann Wyatt Trimble, Mary Jane Swartz Jacksonville, Lilie Murphy Gloucester, and Bulstrom family members. Various relatives and friends in Ohio and Michigan were mentioned visiting or traveling between Albany Columbus Parkersburg Detroit.

Taylor Ridge Dave Swartz Swartz William Davis Elizabeth Ann Wyatt Trimble Mary Jane Swartz Jacksonville Lilie Murphy Glouster Elton Bulstrom Marilyn Marie Mary Belle Bulstrom Bob Pat Kenneth Bulstrom Federal Valley Wilbur Butcher Viola Haines Athens John W. McNutt Roger Pidcock New Marshfield Wils Travis Chesser John Wenger Ln Albany Clarence Lopez Raymond Davis Columbus Evan Davis Joshua Ashcraft Jean Parkersburg Barberton Dwight Smith Bishopville Monte Davis Clarks Chapel

Local Service Man Leon ard Simpson Transferred to Roswell NM

In New Mexico Chauncey Mr and Mrs Leonard Simpson of Truetown have been notified that their son Leonard Simpson Jr has been transferred from Sheppard Field Texas to Roswell New Mexico. He has been stationed at Sheppard Field since his induction in the Air Corps more than two months ago. A Chauncey Dover High School graduate he was employed as a mechanic in an Athens garage prior to induction. Evelyn McDermitt has sued Dan McDermitt for divorce. They live in Point Pleasant and were married in 1932, separated in Oct 1945.

Chauncey Leonard Simpson Truetown Leonard Simpson, Jr Sheppard Field Texas Roswell N. M Air Corps Chauncey-Dover High School Athens Point Pleasant Evelyn McDermitt Dan McDermitt

To Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey and Ella Lowery Cunningham of Chauncey celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Mill Street home on Saturday November 4. A noon two course dinner will be served for children and grandchildren, with open house from 2 to 3 PM. They have one deceased son Elza from World War I, six grandsons, one great granddaughter, and Mrs Cunningham is a daughter of the late George W. and Mrs. Lowery.

Chauncey William Ella Lowery Cunningham Mill St Mrs. Cunningham Elza Freda Garlinger Smithfield Ohio Phyllis Cline Frank Cunningham Cunningham George W. Lowery

Released From Hospital After Spinal Operation

Melvin Talbert has returned home to The Plains after five weeks in Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus where a second back operation used bone from his hip. Though serious, he is recovering in a cast with wife Thelma and father-in-law Dude Grandy present. Chauncey partygoers plan a Halloween masquerade this evening at the K P Building with masked attendance and potluck refreshments.

Chauncey Melvin Talbert the Plains Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Thelma Dude Grandy

Funeral Services Held For Dover Democrat

George Robinson former Dover Township resident in the Highway Department and Democratic leader died suddenly Wednesday at a Democratic meeting in Athens Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Christian Church Chauncey with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. J B Maffett officiating A church choir from Chauncey sang hymns Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery He is survived by his wife Lydia a son two daughters Mrs Leland Southerton Athens and Mrs Wilbur Householder Jacksonville his father C C Robinson near Chauncey and several sisters and brothers.

Chauncey George Robinson Dover Township Highway Department Christan Church Athens Robinson Hotel Berry Gilbert Courtney First Church of Christ J. B. Maffett Charles S. Bradfield Christine Courtney Helen Courtney W. Union St Lydia Leland Southerton Wilbur Householder Jacksonville C. C. Robinson Near Chauncey

Chauncey Personal Notices of Sand Ridge Visitors

Chauncey notices report Mrs Kenneth Mex Cune ill at home in Sand Ridge. Mrs Mary Kisor and sons Lonnie and Billy from Sand Ridge visited Mr and Mrs Lonie Guy in Bailey Run. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jn D Southerton Sand Ridge included Mr and Mrs Abner Phillips and Michael Curran Chauncey Mrs Thomas Perry Athens and Mr and Mrs Herman McCune and children Sand Ridge. Melvin Devault discharged and returned to Floodwood to live with his uncle after more than five years in the service in Pacific and European theaters this month.

Chauncey Kenneth Mex Cune Sand Ridge Mary Kisor Lonnie Billy Lonie ‘Guy Bailey Run Jnv. D. Southerton Abner Phillips Michael Curran Thomas Perry Athens Herman McCune Floodwood Melvin Devault

Nazarene Church Women’s Bible Class to Meet Thursday

The Nazarene Church women’s Bible class meets Thursday at 7 PM with Mrs. Clarence Rutter for the regular monthly gathering. Members are urged to attend.

Plains — Women's Bible The Nazarene Church Clarence Rutter

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