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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1950

Page

3

Chauncey Plains Bible Class Meet at Logan Park

The Plains Church of the Nazarene Ladies Bible Class met at Kachelmacher Park Logan for a session directed by Mrs Elzina Wharton president and Thelma Keeton secretary. The class teacher Mrs Gertrude Cabeen was absent due to her husband Johns illness. A program followed by refreshments. Members present included Rev Lena Brandenburg Viola Platt Stella Darnell Clarice Shields Frances Coon Sylvia Shields Ruth Glass Lela Shrieve Alah Cline Elzina Wharton Thelma Keeton Ella Locke Ada Broadbent Anna Leposhack Iva Rutter. Guests were Margy Darnell Louise Locke Clara Hillen George Sofronco Walter Wharton Hubert Shrieve Eddie Leposhack Bobby Sofronco Wallie Wharton and Neil Canter.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Kachelmacher Park Logan Elzina Wharton Thelma Keeton Gertrude Lena Brandenburg Viola Platt Stella Darnell Clarice Shields Frances Coon Sylvia Shields Ruth Glass Lela Shrieve Alah Cline Ella Locke Ada Broadbent Anna Leposhack Iva Rutter Margy Darnell Louise Locke Clara Hillen George Sofronco Walter Wharton Hubert Shrieve Eddie le

Peterson's Ointment Advertisement for Eczema Relief

The advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for itching eczema pimples and red blotches with a money back guarantee if not delighted. It also promotes relief for itching feet and cracks between toes at 40 cents.

Peterson

Simontons Attend Church Anniversary near Albany

Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton of Chauncey attended the 75th anniversary celebration Sunday of the Airline Church of Christ near Albany. The couple were longtime members when they lived in the Airline community.

Chauncey Willard Simonton Airline Church of Christ Albany Simonton Airline

Michigan Residents Attend Orbiston Visitors Funeral

Michigan residents Liam Koon and Mrs. Lew Jones of Orbiston visited Murray City for the funeral of James Smart. The Koon and Williams families also visited their sisters in The Plains on Sunday, including Carrie Channell Helen Nelson Rebecca Harrison and Hattie Coon in Athens.

Chauncey William Koon Pontiacs Mich Murray City James Smart Koon Lew Jones Orbiston Frank Williams the Plains Carrie Channell Helen Nelson Rebecca Harrison Hattie Coon Athens

Marriage Solemnized At Minister's Home in Chauncey

A recent marriage in Chauncey united Mrs. Bess McGrath and Mr. Harry Six of Nelsonville at the Chauncey Church of Christ minister Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated. The single ring ceremony was conducted at the minister's home.

Chauncey Bess McGrath Harry Six Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey William Abbott in Serious Condition at Home

Chauncey William Abbott was reported in serious condition at his home at 52 Mill Street on Tuesday after recently suffering a stroke.

Chauncey William Abbott Mill St

Is Your Stomach Like a Gas Factory

Athens readers learn of CERTA VIN a herbal pill sold for gas relief and digestive support. The ad claims it prevents gas formation, relieves bloating, and boosts iron and vitamin B levels, listing Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate as outlets.

Athens G S. Court Nelsonville Betts

Intermediate Girls Plan Paper Drive at The Plains Church

The Intermediate Girls Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene organized a paper drive at a meeting held Monday at Patty Shrives home. Attendees included President Betty Brown, Shrives, Shirley Rutter, Joann Smith, Doris Lingar, Shirley Sofrenko, Maxine Bobo and Mary Ellen McKee. A Halloween party is planned for Mary Ellen McKee’s home.

Plains Plains Church of the Nazarene Patty Shrives Betty Brown Miss Shrives Shirley Rutter Joann Smith Doris Linegar Shirley Sofrenko Maxine Bobo Mary Ellen McKee

Canter Rites Held for Chauncey Resident

Funeral services for Lewis W. Canter 66 longtime Chauncey resident who died at his home Saturday were held Monday at 1 p.m. in Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church. Rev. Ray Pidcock officiated with a trio singing. Pallbearers included Edward Stewart Robert Hillyer Lewis Johnson Gerald Goodman Harold Mayles and Walter Grigsby. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Chauncey Lewis W. Canter Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Ray Pidcock Pidcock Edward Stewart Robert Hillyer Lewis Johnson Gerald Goodman Harold Mayles Walter Grigsby Greenlawn Cemetery

Guests Entertained At Home in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank hosted Saturday visitors cousins Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brickles and daughter Sharon Lynn from Springfield Ohio. Sunday they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Martha Crow. Chauncey hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crooks Sr and Jr with children Charles and Joy of Columbus.

Chauncey Leslie Cruikshank Main St Howard Brickles Sharon Lynn Springfield Ohio Cruikshank Martha Crow Charles Crooks Charles and Joy Columbus

Time Bomb Grant Sentenced in Insurance Plot

Santa Monica California aviation engineer John H Grant 32 received one to 20 years in prison for planning to time bomb an airliner to collect 25000 in flight insurance for his wife and children. He was denied a new trial and bail reduction of 50000 and appealed after sentencing.

Santa Monica Calif John H. Grant

Visits Aunt Chauncey in The Plains

Heber Channell of Akron former Athens County resident visits his aunt Mrs. Carrie Channell in The Plains for several days of visiting and squirrel hunting.

Chauncey Heber Channell Akron Athens County Plains Carrie Channell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plains Bible Class Logan Park Cabeen John Eczema Simontons Michigan L. W. Canter National Nazareth Altmans Casey Jones Big Yank Kaiser America East State St Athens, O
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