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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1961

Page

5

Cherry Street Home Hit By Fire Tuesday

In GLOUSTER the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams at 11 Cherry St. was badly damaged by a Tuesday night fire that started in an outbuilding and spread to the porch and house. Mrs. Williams discovered the blaze. fire crews protected a nearby church and limited damage while Mr. Williams was away in Washington Court House. Fire Chief Robert Funk said damage estimates were not yet available.

Glouster Harold Williams Cherry St Williams Ing Washington Court House

Plea Guilty On Intoxication Charges In Mayors Court

Four defendants faced Mayors Court before Mayor Thomas Williams and pled guilty to intoxication. Each was fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 13 80 dollars. Names listed include Earl Lochary Leon ard Johnson Charles Given and Leon ard Davis from Glouster and area routes.

Glouster Thomas Williams Earl Lochary Leonard Johnson Charles Given Leonard Davis Glouster R.F

Trail Ride Planned by Meigs County 4-H Club

Meigs County Riding Club meets at Salisbury Township building with William Downie in charge planning a trail ride for October 8. Hosts a cookout at FE Hill home after the event. Albany horse show announced for September 24. A separate trail ride at Dr Grady’s home on October 1 is noted. Tickets from Downie, reservations due by September 28.

Pomeroy Meigs County Riding Club Salisbury Township William B. Downie Fei. Hill Meigs County Albany Grady Downie

Appreciation Notes At Kiwanis Meeting

A brief Kiwanis session followed the regular dinner Monday night. F A Cady thanked members for hospital visits and attendance after his absence. Enlon Grubbs read Jerry Ginnan’s thanks for Kiwanis support as he serves as pastor in Corbin Kentucky and plans a regional visit. Glenn McDonald led in Dean Ferrell’s absence.

Glouster Kiwanis F. A. Cady Enlon Grubbs Jerry Ginnan Corbin Dean Ferrell Glenn McDonald

Oakdale Friendship Circle Meeting Report

The Oakdale Friendship Circle met Tuesday evening at Locust Street home of Mrs. Donna Mae Brunton with nineteen members present. Prizes went to Mrs. Dorothy Emrich and Mrs. Sandra Vaughn. refreshments were served by the hostess. The business meeting was led by president Mrs. Virginia Moore.

Gertrude Jewell Zenith Jewell Rosa Love Fay Nott Ruby Norris Bernice Lowery Geneva Jewell Virginia Moore

500 Club Meets At Mrs Gordon's Home

Mrs Albert Gordon hosted the 500 Club at Embrey Street with six members and two guests Mrs Ray Dulaney of Miami and Miss Cecelia Chute of Columbus. Prizes went to Esther Lamborn first Edward Ley second and C E Haskins third. A salad dessert was served to all attendees including Mrs Earl Morris and Mrs Dorothy Vernon.

Glouster Albert Gordon 500 Embrey St Ray Dulaney Miami Fla Cecelia Chute Columbus Esther Lamborn Edward Ley C. E. Haskins Earl Morris Dorothy Vernon

Marcia Sheffield Weds Jan Taylor at Chauncey Church

Mrs. Jane Leni gar announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Marcia Sheffield of Nelsonville to Jan Taylor of Chauncey. The double ring ceremony was conducted September 4 at the Chauncey Church of Christ by Rev. Kenneth Sedgwick with vocalists Mrs. Sedgwick and Mrs. Christine Danford and maid of honor Mrs. Sarah Conner of Buchtel. Best man was Jerry Taylor. usher Gene Devore. Attending were Everett and Frank Canter, Mrs. Joe Galvin, Jane Lenigar, Pamela Lenigar, Kim Sedgwick, Ray Connor, and others.

Chauncey Jane Lenigar Marcia Sheffield Nelsonville Jan Taylor Everett Taylor Kenneth Sedgwick Chauncey Church of Christ Christine Danford Sarah Conner Buchtel Jerry Taylor

Loyal Workers Meet at Millfield Christian Church

The Loyal Workers class at Millfield Christian Church met with Mrs. George Shaner for the first fall gathering. Mrs. Alex Kozma led devotions as Mrs. Ralph Sanders presided, planning a combined rummage sale and bazaar to fund the church building program. Hostesses included Mrs. Bert Kozma and several others from Athens.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church George Shaner Alex Kozma Ralph Sanders Bert Kozma Homer Omen William Sanders Paul Gould Kalmon Kozma Athens

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meeting Notes

Band Boosters met Tuesday evening in the Band Room. Mrs. Paul McKinney, president, presided. Money from the concessions at the Field House was given to the boosters treasurer. A fundraising chance was announced to be held after the Chauncey Dover and Nelsonville football game.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Paul McKinney Boosters Nelsonville

Chauncey Village Council Meets Under Mayor Wadley

The Chauncey village council convened Tuesday evening in the mayor’s office with Mayor Charles Wadley presiding. Bills were paid. The report notes historical claim that the Karankawa Indians who lived on Padre Island off Texas coast over 150 years ago were cannibals.

Chauncey Chauncey Village Charles Wadley Padre Island Texas

Guns Guns and More Guns Listing Local Sales

An advertisement lists numerous buyers and sellers of new and used firearms in Ohio and nearby states. Names include Russell Folk Junction City Columbus David Folk William Schromme Lancaster Philip Wynn Athens Robert Armbrust Athens Paul Stump Nelsonville Ronnie Begg Athens Guy Smith Nelsonville EF Snodgrass Lowell Wm Russell Millfield Wm Ahle Amesville Kenneth Acker Logan Hod Smith Logan Lewis Horner Logan Homer Patrick New Lexington Fred Bumgardner The Plains Elmer Crisp Mason W Va Wm Kelly Pennsville L L Russell Jackson Phil Harris Belleview Earl Bowers Logan Sharles Shaner Bartlett Carl Phillips Athens L R Chapman Dexter Richard R King Athens Ray Nice New Straitsville Clyde Beasley Athens Joe Kravnak Cleveland Wayne Perry Athens John Carter Las Vegas Nev Daniel Toth Corning Dozens more unnamed local sales.

Russell M. Folk Junction City Ohio Kenneth Paul Columbus David L. Folk William Schromme Lancaster Philip Wynn Athens Robert Armbrust O. Paul Stump Nelsonville Ronnie Begg O. Guy Smith Logan Hod Smith O. Lewis Horner O. Homer Patrick New Lexington Fred Bumgardner the Plains Elmer Crisp Mason W. Va Wm. Kelly Pennsville L. L. Russell Jackson Phil Harris Belleview Earl Bowers O. Sharles Shaner Bartlett Carl Phillips L. R. Chapman Dexter Richard R. King Ray Nice New Straitsville Clyde Beasley Joe Kravnak Cleveland Wayne Perry John Carter Las Vegas Nev Lee Howard Daniel Toth Corning

Chauncey Personals Weekend Visitors and New Home

Chauncey area residents host weekend visitors from Newark Athens Dayton and Masury as well as new home plans. Notable guests include Mr and Mrs William Pierce Miss Sandra Smith Mrs Naomi Carey and Mrs Francis Schoonover. A new house trailer was purchased and will reside at 45 Main St Chauncey.

William Pierce Newark William Carr Jean and Evelyn Sandra Smith Athens Dan Johnson Melvin Hoar Marcia and Raymond Columbus Harvey Chalfan Cent William Schoonover Naomi Carey Dayton Francis Butch) Schoonover Main St Chauncey Sell Jackson Lucille Butterworth Irene Jackson Regina Reed Masury Mary Dew

Visitors from Nelsonville and relatives

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dew included Marilyn. Mrs. Charles Wadley and Mrs. Clifford Fink were visitors Wednesday of Mrs. Wadley’s sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips. They also called on the Rev. and Mrs. Hook in Nelsonville.

Ner Thomas Dew Marilyn Charles Wadley Clifford Fink

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