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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

3

Dr. Nye Funeral Rites Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for Dr. Robert Nye 35 were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the First Church of Christ Chauncey. Pastor Gilbert Courtney and Rev J A Long conducted the rites. Christine Brown Charlies Bradfield and Helen Courtney sang Lead Kindly Light with Mrs Brown at the organ. Pallbearers were Lorenzo Butts Robert Butts Don Bridgewater Thomas Dew Neil Tippett and Paul Daugherty. Burial followed in Nye cemetery Chauncey.

Chauncey Robert Nye Palatka Fla First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Lorenzo Butts Robert Butts Don Bridgewater Thomas Dew Neil Tippett Paul Daugherty Buria Nye

Ice Mint Balm Promises Instant Cool For Burning Feet

A quick relief balm markets itself as soothing burning feet with instant cooling. It claims to soften corns and provide refreshing, medicated comfort, urging readers to buy at druggists.

Millfield Residents Return From Visit

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett and Miss Olive Brookins of Millfield returned from a visit with Mrs. Ivan Matheny in Cleveland. They also visited Akron with Mrs. Mae Wade Fallon, formerly of Millfield, and with Mrs. Ida Hill and Mr. and Mrs. John Sharick near Ashland, Ohio.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Millfield Ivan Matheny Cleveland Akron Mae Wade Fallon Ida Hill John Sharick Ashland Ohio

Patient Recovers After Major Surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Nellie Lowery of Chauncey wife of Pearl Lowery underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital and is reported as making a satisfactory recovery. Her daughters Mrs Pearl Ball and Mrs Margaret Ware of Columbus have been at home during her illness.

Chauncey Nellie Lowery Pearl Lowery Fourth St Sheltering Arms Hospital Pearl Ball Margaret Ware Columbus

Martha Class Hat Sale At Millfield Church

Martha Class of the Millfield Church of Christ will hold an old fashioned hat sale in the church basement at 7 30 am Those attending are asked to contribute a decorated hat for the event

Chauncey Martha Millfield

Birthday Celebrated by Chauncey Sutton Family

Chauncey Mark Sutton recently marked a birthday with a dinner at 38 Mili Street. Guests included Mrs. Jane George, Mr. and Mrs. Charles George and their three Somerset, Ohio sons, Emmett Sutton and children Billy and Margaret of Gloucester, and Mark Sutton and family. Jane George, Chauncey’s sister, stayed three weeks and joined the annual Haga Ridge U S Church homecoming with the Suttons and Georg es. The Sut ton and George families also attended the reunion.

Chauncey Mark Sutton Mili St Jane George Charles George Somerset Ohio Emmett Sutton Billy and Margaret of Glouster Sutton Haga Ridge U. S Sutton and George Billy Margaret

Birth announced for Rolland Dean Mambourg

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mambourg announce the birth of a son Rolland Dean at Mariett a Osteopathic Hospital on Thursday September 1. Grandparents are Mrs Angeline Fierbaugh of Truetown and Mr and Mrs Leo Mambourg of Lancaster.

Chauncey Victor Mambourg Thelma Fierbaugh Greens Run Rolland Dean Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Angeline Fierbaugh Truetown Leo Mambourg Lancaster

Council To Meet Chauncey at Millfield Church Women

Woman's Council of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the church announced by Mrs. Nelle Russell. After a program directed by Mrs. Myrtle Wilcox refreshments will be served.

Chauncey—— Woman's Council The Millfield Church of Christ Nelle Russell Myrtle Wilcox Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Olive Brookings Amesville Ohio Onlo Harrison &J Franklin St Gore St Liberty St Wide St Arthur, Thompson

Stewart and Watson families gather for rustic Rex picnic

Racine residents Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart hosted relatives including T Sgt. and Mrs. Ivan Watson who returned to Minneapolis after a two week furlough. A Syracuse Park picnic with about thirty guests followed. Otis McClintock visited Marion with his wife attending her cousin Donna Ruth Clark's wedding. Several other visits and reunions occurred as kin traveled to Meigs County fair and Bailey's Lake Park.

Racine James Stewart Costonia Walter Stewart T-Sgt Ivan Watson Minneapolis Minn Owen Watson Reid Eynon Syracuse Park Otis McClintock Marion Donna Ruth Clark Ben Salser Robert Roush Barbara Jean Connie Jo Athens McElroy W. F. Tanborey Emma Beegle Dorcas Fred Wolfe Eagle Ridge Bailey's Lake Park Mamie Holmes

Shade Shade Guests and Visitors In Local Hospitality Row

Mr and Mrs Charles Sargent of Houston recent guests of Mrs Ethel Sargent and Mr and Mrs Clyde South. Jack Fries and Miss Joan Fries of Milwaukee and Mrs Clarence Fries of Toledo spent time at their country home here. Mr and Mrs Frank Hooper weekend in Springfield. Guests of Mr and Mrs B F Covington were their daughters Mrs Wright and Mrs Brown of Huntington and Miss Doris Covington of New York. Mr and Mrs Clyde Pratt and Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs George Fulton. Mr and Mrs John Pedigo of Kirberly were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Hooper. Mr and Mrs Floyd Williams spent a day in Huntington as guests of Mr and Mrs Melvin Sargent. Mrs George Fulton

Shade Charles Sargent Houston Tex Ethel Sargent Clyde South Jack Fries Joan Fries Milwaukee Clarence Fries Toledo Frank Hooper Springfield B. F. Covington Wright Brown Huntington Doris Covington New York Clyde Pratt Robert Fulton George Fulton John Pedigo Kirberly Fred Hooper Floyd Williams Melvin Sargent

Union Furnace Picnic Honoring Shuman Family Guests

Mrs. Millie King hosted a Logan area picnic dinner for her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Lindsey Shuman of Smithfield West Virginia with multiple local guests. They later attended a Waltonian Chorus concert at Ash Cave. Local Columbus visitors and Logan residents joined, with several families referenced. Chauncey church groups plan attendance and homecoming committee meetings scheduled.

Union Furnace Millie King Lindsey Shuman Smithfield W. Va Delbert Reinshell Orville Kistler Bill Inez Kern Mildred Bob Mary Ann Lester Kinnison Michel Ronnie Arthur Tschudy Sharon Lowell Hughes Ray Reinshel Deborah Bill King Billy Joe Patty Sue Logan Shuman King Kistler Kern Ash Cave Paul Hull Barbara John M&guire John Bob Columbus Robert Ashbaugh Penny Don Iles Paul Zimmerman Amy Brenda Justus Dan Jones C Dan Jones

Guests of Cousins Chauncey Ward Visit Toledo

Mrs. Mae Ward of Toledo has been a guest for a week at the home of her cousins Mr and Mrs Grover Patton in Millfield.

Chauncey Mae Ward Toledo Grover Patton Millfield

Meetings Planned At Church of Christ

Chauncey Dick Wilcox announced a congregational meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 p m to plan fall and winter work at the church A Church Board meeting at Greens Run Church of Christ is set for Friday at 7 45 p m to discuss the same plans

Chauncey Church of Christ Athens County Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood Nelsonville Dick Wilcox Millfield

Mrs Alvira Shafer Hosts Cousin From Chicago

Mrs Alvira Shafer entertained her cousin Dr Mary Brown Moore of Chicago as a recent guest. She also called Thursday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold Brown in Baker Settlement.

Chauncey Alvira Shafer Mary Brown Moore Chicago

Ex-Residents Visit Chauncey Pierces in Pontiac Gap

Ex residents Chauncey Feller and Blanche Brown visited their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell at 23 Ellis Ave Pontiac Mich The note records a family gathering involving former Chauncey residents and relatives in Pontiac Michigan.

Chauncey Pierce Feller Blanche Brown Pontiac, Mich Clarence Russell Ellis Ave

Laurelville social notes mix shower bridge and school plans

Mrs. Howard Egan received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Les Amies Sunday School at Mrs. Merwin McClelland’s home. A business session led by president Mrs. June Poling preceded contests won by Mrs. Bob Bowers and Celesta Hoy. The Laurelville school news lists faculty for the September opening and local visits were noted, including Miss Leoca Hoy’s trip with Dollie Simpson and guests of Miss Ann Hittepole.

Laurelville Howard Egan Gwendolyn Dent Les Amies Merwin McClelland June Poling Bob Bowers Celesta Hoy Egan Bernice Frey Eleanor Bowers Fruth Delong Mariene Archer Ruth Bowers Mary Kohler Mary Rose Esta Sheets Hazel Carter Helen Bower Edna Dennison Ann Hittepole Grace Dumm Charlotte West Geneva Reynolds Mildred Schroeder Ruby McClelland Mary Frances Poling Ruth Mary McCabe June Pol Amy Grattidge Leoca Hoy Buffalo Niagara Falls Cleveland Dollie Simpson Springfield Phoenix Joe Dennison James Frey Miles Graham Robert Turk James McLaughlin Joseph Gabel Grace Brown Lois Imboden Dale Ruble Ruth Thompson Ruth Notestone Mazie Hitler Nelle Swackhammer Frances McClelland Zola Chilcote Winnie Armstrong Virgie Eveland Thelma Hinton Wayne Sharp Marilyn Jo Johnnie Zanesville E. C. Thompson Thomas Kyle Paul Armstrong Athens County Fair Margaret Floyd Hollywood Calif Pearl Allen Thomas Bowen Columbus Celesta L. Hoy

Laurel Run Laurel Run Mrs Hattie Bumgardner visits home

Local social notes recount Mrs Hattie Bumgardner returning home after visiting Mrs Walter Hoskins and John Bumgardner of Connett. Charles Campbell takes over a Laurel Run filling station on Route 33 and several residents attend events and fairs with family members and friends including Meadows of Chauncey and Logan.

Laurel Run Hattie Bumgardner Walter Hoskins John Bumgardner Connett Charles Campbell Lawrence Wolfe Wolfe Rachelmacher Park Logan Wayne Todd Arthur Todd Columbus Bt Sparks Don Huddy, Jr Nelsonville Don Huddy Jack Bumgardner Stanley Price Clarence Patton Pete Brandon Fred Stone Athens

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Dr. R. Nye Williamson Heater Company D. T. Spence G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Ealons Columbus, Ohio Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling CO Council Chauncey- Dover Isaac Palmer Mill St Laurel Mrs. Morgan Henry Morgan Eugene Morgan Marie Love
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