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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
6
Rev Father Gallerini of Murray City spoke to the Kiwanis Club on his recent Mediterranean trip. He outlined Communist methods used to gain influence in Italy. The program opened with a piano piece by Mrs. Harold Brown. attendees included E. D. Coffman and several local members.
A health ad touts Resino Ointment as quickly easing a persistent itch. It claims a sensation of peace after first application and credits six active soothing agents in the base formula for long lasting effect.
GLOUSTER The Past Matrons Association met at the home of Mrs. C E Talking in Trimble with Mrs. Sayre as co host. President Mrs. Wil Wallace presided and named Mrs. Robert Gamwell and Mrs. Nona Craft as October hosts. Refreshments were served to a list of members.
Glouster report lists Kenneth Eberts Lanella Janas and Ralph Byers leaving Sunday for Grayson Kentucky to attend Kentucky Christian College. Edwin Carpenter the fourth church member remains recovering then will join later per physician. Mr and Mrs Daniel Teater and Timmy Teater drive to Dayton to meet another son Bunny returning from North Dakota.
James Kincaid 71 of Floauster Route 2 died Tuesday in Sheltering Arms Hospital from a heart ailment. Survived by wife Violet four sons Raymond McConnelsville two daughters Mrs Gertrude Hambel Bishopville and Miss Evelyn at home two sisters Mrs Amelia Drake McConnelsville Mrs Emma Vanhorn Malta Route St three brothers Festus Crooksville Albert and Clyde McConnelsville. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at home conducted by Rev Chester Parsons with burial in East Branch Cemetery.
Glouster residents host relatives from Barberton Columbus Chillicothe and Dayton for weekends and holidays. Trips includeHospital visits in White Cross Columbus and Veterans Hospital, with multiple famil ies from Roswell New Mexico Dunbar West Virginia and Toledo noted.
John Civille of Dayton, a former Chauncey resident, spent last week visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Mrs. Nelle Jorden hosts the Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church at her Mill Street home this Thursday at 7 30 p m for members and friends to gather for the class session and fellowship.
Orville A Williams filed a petition in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio on September 1948 seeking a divorce from Nore Williams residence listed as 30 North Sixth Street Cobberhus Ohio final hearing set for October MHS or as soon thereafter as the court can hear the matter.
The Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room. Plans will be made for a club sponsored booth at the Chauncey Dover Stadium dedication set for September 24 25 and 26.
GLOUSTER The 12th annual Cavey reunion was held September 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Humphrey. A potluck lunch followed with many attendees listed including Lehew Humphrey Bailey Carey and numerous children and siblings from Dayton Athens Chicago Harpster Albany and other nearby areas.
Mrs Elizabeth Gordon returned home Wednesday after a two week stay in Alexander and Terre Haute Indiana visiting her brothers Tom received leg surgery and is recovering Will and Charles Gordon accompanied her from Lancaster and returned the same day Charles Gordon a former Glouster resident is in serious condition after a stroke about a year ago
The Rev Ray Pidcock conducted funeral services for David Grace Sunday at the New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church following services at Chauncey Holiness Church.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Paul McKinney and their children Paulette and Ruth Ann hosted Mrs McKinney's parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Beller of Leon over the weekend. They visited Mr and Mrs George Adkins and children John James and Rose of Lancaster on Sunday.
The weekly cottage prayer meeting will be Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Rev and Mrs Andrew McKinney led by Rev Helen Tatman.
Mr and Mrs Frank Shirkey of Columbus are recent guests of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton in Millfield.
Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church members held a Labor Day outing and basket dinner at Beech Grove Camp Ground on the Chauncey Nelsonville road. Pastor Rev Ray Fidcock led a religious service. Attending Sunday School were numerous pastors, families, and guests from Carbondale Nelsonville Oak Grove Athens among others.
Arrangements are being completed for the annual Bishopville homecoming at the Bishopville Church of Christ on Sept. 19. Former members are expected to return and lead Sunday School and services. Rev. Miles Hoon will preach at the morning service followed by a noon basket dinner and a program.
Chauncey Andrew Thomas of Wyandotte Michigan former Chauncey and Millfield resident spent Labor Day weekend in Millfield as guest of Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi Sr and Mrs Elizabeth K Willis.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kaszonyi Sr and daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Willis of Millfield hosted visitors from California and Ohio including Mr. and Mrs. John Kaszonyi Jr of Pasadena and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaszonyi II with daughter Judith of Niles. Clarence Willis spent a week with relatives in Niles.
Rev John DeVol accepts invitation from Rev Harold Jeffers to sing during Sunday homecoming in Sharpsburg.
Men of the Restoration movement sponsor a bi monthly rally at Glouster Church of Christ tonight. Walter Jordan of Barberton Church will speak and sing. County delegations will provide musical numbers. Glouster church members will serve refreshments. All members and friends invited.
Pilgrim Holiness Church district rally at Beth el Church near Rockbridge drew 158 attendees Monday night. Rev. N L Russell of New Marshfield presided, Rev. R D Brown of Athens spoke, with music by Chauncey Athens Bremen and Luhrig churches. Chauncey and Luhrig each had 27 attendees. The next rally is first Monday night in October at the Luhrig church.
Trimble Grange held a special meeting in Grange hall Tuesday evening as five candidates received the third and fourth degrees. Members planned to attend the county Grange meeting at York Grange Thursday evening. The next local Grange meeting is set for Saturday at 8 p m with first and second degrees for several candidates and a potluck supper.
McCann Frederick Post 414 American Legion elected officers at a Tuesday meeting. George Campbell was named commander with Lewis Gatchel as first vice commander and Robert Carter as second vice commander. Harry Richards became adjutant, John S. Blower finance officer, Ralph C. Gatchel trustee for two years and Alfred Andrews trustee for three years.
The Sunday school annual homecoming is set for next Sunday with services after a 10 a.m. session. A basket dinner will follow the morning classes and conclude with afternoon services.
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH alkaline powder to hold false teeth firmly and comfortably. It claims no taste or souring, reduces plate odor, and discourages slipping while eating and talking, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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