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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

10

Full Ticket Lacking In Glouster Municipal Elections

Glouster voters see no complete party slate for Tuesday's municipal races. Republicans list eight council candidates and two board posts with one candidate for mayor. Democrats offer several for council and board of affairs but no clerk or treasurer slots. Separate nonpartisan ballot shows six candidates for Board of Education with two to be elected.

Mike Thompson M. D. Thompson Council Emmett Rogers Board of Public Affairs Thomas Williams Sr Fred Hambel John King Jr C. G. Lunsford Frank L. Skinner Willam Winefordner William Withem William J. Golding Frank L. Grubbs William Keith

Churches Announce Services in Trimble Township Area

Local church listings detail Sunday services and weekly programs for Jacksonville Methodist Trimble Methodist Jacksonville E U B Hollister E U B Glouster Church of Christ First Baptist Glouster Spencer Ridge Bible Christian Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Glouster Methodist Trimble West Side Church of Christ. The notices name pastors and times for communion church school morning worship prayer and evangelistic meetings across several area congregations.

Glouster Trimble Township Jacksonville Methodist H. H. Lafferty Methodist Youth Fellowship Trimble Jacksonville A. A. Green C. M. Bowman Christian Endeavor Hollister Mr. Green Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Bible Hemlock Church of Christ Young People’s Church Donna Reynolds Norma Douglas House of God Hooper Ridge Church OF Christ Harold Brown Glouster Methodist Eugene Brown G. Stanley Hall Memorial Auditorium Athens Trimble Wes'i Side Church of Christ C. M. Clouston

Halloween Party at Parsonage Planned by Church Youth

The Senior Young people of the Church of Christ will host a Halloween party at the parsonage on Friday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Church of Christ

Quarterly Conference for Two Churches Set

The Rev. A A Green declares the quarterly conference will be at the EUB Church in Jacksonville Sunday at 11 am. Dr. C M Baughman will lead. The event serves the Hollister and Jacksonville congregations.

Glouster A. A. Green EUB Jacksonville C. M. Baughman Hollister

Lunch to be Served Election Day by Lodge

GLOUSTER Nineveh Rebekah Lodge of Jacksonville announces lunch on election day. Vegetable soup, sandwiches, pie, and coffee will be served at Odd Fellows Hall at noon.

Glouster Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Odd Fellows Hall

Glouster Personal Notices From Newport to Columbus

Mrs. William Shirey of Newport Kentucky visits her mother Mrs Daisy Grandy in Trimble. Shirey and her two daughters spend Tuesday in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs J W Herrold and Mrs Robert Harvey of Trimble spend Wednesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Thomas R Reese in New Lexington Wednesday. Mrs Nona Clarkson and Mrs Du Wayne Jessop of Columbus visit in the home of Mrs W W Bryson.

Columbus W. W. Bryson

Dance Tonight Sponsored by Glouster Moose Lodge

Glouster Moose Lodge hosts a Halloween dance at Moose Hall for members and wives. Ralph McDaniels and his Melody Makers provide music from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday evening.

Glouster Glouster Moose Lodge Moose Hall Ralph McDaniels Melody Makers

WCTU Meeting Set for Tuesday in Glouster Church

The WCTU will gather in the Glouster Methodist Church social rooms Tuesday at 5 30 p m for a potluck dinner and a family night program is being prepared.

Glouster WCTU Glouster Methodist Church

Pastor Plans Vacation for Brown Family

On November 12 the Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown and children David and Janet depart for a two week vacation.

Glouster Eugene Brown David Janet

Local Family News and Announcements from Crown City

Pheasant trip in South Dakota for Bob Sims of Bladen and Stanley Watts. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rice of Middleport visit Mrs. Cecil Rice. Mrs. Robert McClure and daughter Mildred attend funeral of Nina Cyrus Pike in Huntington. Sandy Ford returns to school after illness. Barber Hershel Haskins to employ an assistant as Earl Frederick Nichols joins soon. Births include Sandra Jean to Arden and family October 18, Cheryl Lynn October 19 to Wilbur and spouse, Janet Kay October 22 to William Nichols, James Douglas October 11 to Preston Halley. Visitations: Randall Meadows and Huntington guests with Earl Lockhart. Vinton Rankin and daughter Charlotte with Glenn Soles. Joyce Swain visits Bernadine McBee. Pvt Loral Callicoat graduates from Administration School at Camp Lee, Va. Alfred Ashworth buys Rome lot to build house. Mrs Emilee Johnson Saunders visiting Watt Johnson in Detroit. Mrs Lewis Woodyard.

Crown City Bob” Sims Bladen Stanley Watts South Dakota Russell Rice Middleport Cecil Rice Robert McClure Mildred MecClure Nina Cyrus Pike Huntington Sandy Tasker Ford Hershel Haskins Barber Earl Fredrick Nichols Arden Fulks Sandra Jean Wilbur Williams Cheryl Lynn William Nichols Janet Kay Preston Halley James Douglas Randall Meadows Earl Lockhart Vinton Rankin Charlotte Glenn Soles Bidwell Paul Swain Joyce Bernadine McBee New Matamoras Loral Callico

Addison and Hensen area visits and parole hearing notice

Addison residents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hensen visited Paul Baker in Syracuse New York. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Erlewine visited Charles Hockman. Notice of Hearing for Parole Case No 0854 S84746 Joe Ursing, prisoner in Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, convicted October 1946 of Cutting with intent to Wound serving 1 to 20 years eligible for hearing after December 1 by the Pardon and Parole Commission R G FOGLE Parole and Record Clerk.

Addison L. P. Hensen Paul Baker Syracuse Sunny Harvey Erlewine Charles Hockman Mabel Hockman Joe Urssing Ohio Columbus Athens County Pardon and Parole Commission R. G. Fogle Glen Brummage

Chauncey Dinner Fetes Two Birthdays

A two course dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bullock near Chauncey honored the anniversaries of their son Robert age 17 and grandson Jerry Lee Bullock age three. Guests included extended family from Chauncey Lancaster and Columbus with several Bullock relatives and friends attending. In the afternoon Violet Staten and her children were guests.

Chauncey John Bullock Lewis Adkins Josie Adkins Julius Manning Wilma Allen George Adkins Lancaster Roy Bullock Elaine Bullock Robert Bullock Columbus Violet Staten

Pastors Report Service Times For Chauncey Area Churches

Local pastors publish Sunday service schedules for Chauncey area churches including Church of Christ Parish and its outreaches at Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble and Taylor Ridge with set sermon times. Other denominations list church schools morning worship and evening services and changes to prayer meetings and youth programs.

Chauncey Chauncey Area Church OF Christ Millfield Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Dick Wilcox Chauncey and H. H. Lafferty Pilgrim Church Ray Pidcock Morristown Holiness Helen Tattman Young Peoples Meeting Seventh Day Adventist Church OF God Clarence Way Plains Methodist— Church Charles Caffrey THE Plains Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Free Will Baptist Gus Graham Prattsville Zion Lower Plains

Chauncey Choir to Sing in Athens Concert

The Choir of the First Church of Christ Chauncey directed by Christine Brown with Dick Wilcox on organ will perform Tuesday night in Athens at a meeting conducted by E Stanley Jones under the County Ministerial Association.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Christine Brown Dick Wilcox Athens E. Stanley Jones County Ministerial Association

Quarterly Conference Set at The Plains Church

The Plains Methodist Church will host the quarterly conference Friday at 7 30 p m with Dr Bright delivering the sermon He will meet the church finance committee at 7 p m Pastor Rev Charles Carfrey stated.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church Doctor Bright Charles Carfrey

Baptisms Reported at The Plains Methodist Church

The Plains Methodist Church in Chauncey announces baptism and names Vera Wallace and several women as new members. Also noted is visit by the Rev Charles Caffrey's twin sons David and Daniel to their grandparents in Columbus.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey The Plains Methodist Church Vera Wallace Sylvia Wallace Clara Wallace Violet Bryan Margaret Frost Verna Schlitz David and Daniel Plains W. D. Tucker Columbus

Clergy Couple Attend Chillicothe Methodist Conference

The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Caffrey and Mr. and Mrs. Dailey Sapp attended a conference of the Chillicothe District of the Methodist Church held in Carroll Ohio on Tuesday.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey Dailey Sapp Chillicothe The Methodist Church Carroll, Ohio

Bake Sale Planned at Chauncey Methodist Church

A bake sale will be held at Chauncey Methodist Church by members of the Esther Class on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The event aims to raise funds for church needs and community outreach.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Esther

Laurel Cliff Visitors and Weekend Guests Highlight Local Socials

The Laurel Cliff column notes Mr. and Mrs. Marl Harris of Charleston spent a week with relatives. Mrs. Hugh Ferguson of Columbus visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Parker. The Schaefer and Arnold households hosted and visited relatives in recent days. Ben Bailey of Idaho and Will French of Athens called on old friends, while Mrs. Letha Russell of Bradbury spent a week with her sister and brother-in-law. A sale at Mrs. John Roecher’s home was attended by the Parker and Diehl families.

Laurel Cliff Marl Harris Charleston W. Va Hugh Ferguson Columbus Pearl Parker Wyatt Schaefer Vernon Letha Russell Bradbury James Radford John Diehl Lou Diehl John Roecher Chester

Ohio Scientist Receives Certificate of Merit

The Navy awarded a Presidential Certificate of Merit for outstanding war effort contributions. Presented by Secretary John L. Sullivan at the Navy Department, the honor went to members of the Navy's operations research group including physicist Dr. Maurice E. Bell of Walhonding Ohio.

Washington Ohio John L. Sullivan Navy Department Navy Maurice E. Bell Walhonding

Notre Dame Army Game Ticket Scalper Arrested

A 27-year-old South Bend man named Bartley R. McCullion was arrested yesterday in a hotel room by plainclothes officers and ordered to appear in municipal court today on a charge of scalping tickets for the Notre Dame Navy football game.

Cleveland South Bend Ind Notre Dame Navy Bartley R. McCullion

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Meetings

Mrs Seldon Nelson of Athens returns home after visiting relatives. Members of the Star Garden Club plan their next meeting at Mrs Mary Amos's home. Others guests include the Foldens of Akron and F C Folden, and many neighbors enjoyed harvest events and home demonstrations across the area.

Hemlock Grove Social Roundup Includes Weddings and Visits

Charles Blevins kept his regular church appointment. The Midkiffs, Paulsens, Gilberts, and others shared weekends in Sumner Columbus Wellston Watertown. A Smith Betzing reunion and a marriage at the Denver Smith home were noted among local gatherings.

Hemlock Grove Charles Blevins Cris Gaul Sumner Dorsel Smith Don Betzing Jane Snider Rodney Richards Denver Smith Wellston Elmer Bailey Racine Earl Brickles Avery Nelson Theo Hines Caley Bingham Bingham Watertown Ziba Midkiff R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill

Weekend Visits Reported Across Multiple Families

Mr and Mrs Michel Bentz Jr hosted a weekend gathering in Pomeroy with Hazel McCloud of Racine joining. The Morarity family visited Walter Harris in Syracuse, while Edman Hayman and John Taylor accompanied by Dan Fankhauser hosted in Martinsville. Agnes Bentz, employed in Pomeroy, spent the weekend with her parents.

Bashan Michel Bentz, Jr Pomeroy Hazel McCloud Racine Michel Bentz Arthur Morarity Larry Walter Harris Syracuse Edman Hayman John Taylor Dan Fankhauser Martinsville Robert Bailey Eddie Young Allen Bailey Orva Gainer Agnes Bentz Edgar Taylor Barbara Goldie Gillian Janice Ronald Ray Springer James Torrence Long Bottom Mary McKay

Reed couple honeymoon visit noted in Bishopville

Mr and Mrs Glen Reed of Santa Ana Calif visiting Mr and Mrs R J Kittle during their honeymoon. The bride Gertrude Kinsey of Richmond Va wed Oct 4 at First Methodist Church Richmond. Mrs John Vickrey underwent major surgery Oct 18 at White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Bishopville Glen Reed Santa Ana Calif R. J. Kittle Reed Gertrude Kinsey Richmond First Methodist Church John Vickrey White Cross Hospital Columbus Elton Pedicord Elmer Shaver Jack Day Zanesville Chris Day Lawrence Shaner P. M. Smith Clyde Grubb Homer Bennett Elmer Shaner Elizabeth McElfresh Kate Auchauer Glouster E. L. Pedicord

Classified Ad Instructions and Rates Guidelines

Public notice outlines how to place classified ads with blind addresses, payment rules, and deadlines. It details box numbers for addresses, allowance for telephone or mail submissions, and seven day payment window from first insertion. It covers pricing 13 cents per line, minimums, and error handling.

Answ

Notice of Personal Responsibility and Auction Closing

Notice states that the writer will not be responsible for debts contracted by others. Items include stock from Chess Rent-a-Bike to be auctioned off by Harold Goddard Auctioneer. Bartlett Ohio and Cutler Ohio listed with address 18 W Union St. Phone 2379. Must vacate premises after closing out stock.

Clyde L Mike) Gabriel Harold Goddard Bartlett Ohio Write Cutler W. Union St

Lost 15-Foot Gasoline Hose Between Athens and Nelsonville

Lost 15 foot length of 2 inch gasoline hose from a tank truck between Athens and Nelsonville through The Plains. Reward offered. Call 640.

Athens Nelsonville Plains Dial

Cincinnati Market Report Bucks and Cattle Trends

Markets in Cincinnati show varied livestock results with hogs opening steady across weight ranges from 140 to over 400 pounds and sows and heavier hogs easing. Cattle and calves hold largely steady, demand remains strong for light fat cattle while heavier weights drift. baby beef and thin cattle remain tight. Eggs and poultry prices listed with regional wholesale butter and potatoes values noted.

Cincinnati U.S

New Haven Native Ellen Blake Dies in Syracuse

Ellen Francis Blake a New Haven native died Friday in Syracuse where she lived with her son Charles Survived by four daughters three sons sixteen grandchildren nine great grandchildren and a brother Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p m in the Presbyterian Church Syracuse burial in Syracuse Cemetery The body rests at Finsterwald funeral home Pomeroy until noon Saturday then at the Syracuse residence with calling hours there.

John Kaylor Graham Station Seymour Presbyterian Church Syracuse Finsterwald Pomeroy

Pope's Aid Sought for Palestine by Wallace and Pope

Former Vice President Henry Wallace met Pope Pius XII in Rome and urged the pope to use his influence toward a Palestine settlement. Wallace arrived in Italy after a 12 day visit to Palestine and described his trip as a newspaperman.

Rome Henry Wallace Pius XII Wallace Palestine Italy

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Glouster News Luther Herbert Pol, Ady RADIO Fada High Street Common Pleas Court Edna Ruth Hawk Ik. D Paul N. Hawk Court of Common Pleas John W. Bolin Goble Chauncey News Chauncey Choir Notre Dame Army Dexter Seldon Nelson Meriam Hoffman Winnie Bolen Geneva Nolans Albert Caster George Cahoon Cora D. Webb Adele Webb Marietta Maude Jones Albany Bertie Nelson Selma Cuyahoga Falls Burke Walliam Ogdin Fern Radcliff Loren Hoffman Clare Folden Akron F. C. Folden Paul Aikman M. E. Nelson Elwood Nelson Ross Halliday Neva Nicholson Jean Kyle Time Times Richland Ave Carpenter St Dodge Studebaker Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Produce Packard Willys CO W. Washington Street Athens, Ohio Buck's ALGEO Algeo Motor Sales Lancaster St Auto Service Bustin Beauty School Marinello System Marinello Beauticians E. Town St Brown's Pure N. Court St Athens Motor Sales DeSoto Plymouth State St Whizzer Motors Wyse Cycles C. R. White Superior Electric CO West State St Kroger Super Met Everett Lee Strawn Plumbing CO Marie G. Hoffee Central Washington St Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland Logans DELCO Gilbert Hooper Wm. P. MacDonald Union Street Rowland Plumbing Dustop Weber Heating Company Union St F. C. Stone State Street Hampshire Poland Will Flemming Amesville White Face Henry Mackey Red Town Estella Seaman, Stewart, O O.sc Emma Rupe Millfield, O R.D C. A. Stack Carpenter, O Atkins All Star Chicks Atkins Pomeroy, Ohio Farm Bureau Accident & Health Clyde Edmondson Cari Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance Huffman Huffman Transportation Service Carl Clifford Kyle and Clifford Wolfe St Dist Mgr Stephanie, Inc Ontario B. F. Primmer Logan Llesboro Mount Pleasant Buck E. Carpenter L. R. Lyons Clifton W.va Higgins Feed Store Elmer F. Poston C. L. Poston Elliott St Johnny Brookhart Charles Cochran and Sons the Plains Rolland Willie Hull Foster, Jr S. Depot St Meigs Hocking Gallia Vinton P.O F. W. Jamison Fifth Ave Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ford Arrow Motor Sales Maytag Wilford Frash Charles Floyd Stover Stewart, O Chrysler Buck’s Master &5 Russell Gabriel S. Shafer St Edward Foster Jack Buick CO Alma America Nelson Southern Ohio Pike Street Glen Chalfant D.S Flat Bottom Millard Douglas Athens Auto Parts Russell Athens Chick Hatchery Marke Poultry House Coulson Ave A&p New Haven Pope Mt. Carmel Ivan E. Mapes Sidney A. Tilton South Zanesville iState Joseph T. Ferguson A. Janes & Sons Ino Yellow Bardin Brothers G. G. Griffis H. V. Sand and Gravel Co Athens Lumber CO McCaskey Pete Hareris New Plymouth D. E. State St Ithica Simmons
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