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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

12

Funeral in Albany for Vaughn Chase's daughter

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney conducted funeral services in Albany at 3 p m Sunday for Vaughn da eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vaughn Chase of Lakewood Ohio. The service took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Brooks Russell where Mrs Chase, formerly Mildred Riley, daughter of the Rev and Mrs Oscar Riley, Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Ldegal Church of Christ Albany Vaughn da Vaughn Chase Lakewood Ohio Brooks Russell Chase Mildred Riley the Rey Oscar Riley

American Rehabilitation Committee Members Attend State Session

Leo Dennison appointed to the American Rehabilitation Committee attended a reorganization meeting at the state department in Columbus. The 14 member panel, each from a district, oversees veterans and dependents rehabilitation benefits. Dennison represents the eighth district covering Athens County and seven southeastern Ohio counties.

Glouster Leo Dennison American Rehabilitation Committee American Legion State Department Columbus Mr. Dennison Athens County Ohio

Judge Janes Discusses Ethics of Law Profession

Gallipolis report on Judge w Janes addressing Rotary Club on legal ethics. He cited American Bar Association cannons, stressed humility in court, client rights, conflicts of interest and avoiding direct contact with the opposing party. He warned on overcharging and noted advertising is unethical.

Janes Gallipolis W . Janes Rotary Club Farmers Hotel William P. Cherrington Vocational Service Committee Jones American Bar Association

Fines Suspended in Petit Larceny Cases

James Hatfield and Clyde Hatfield, both ages from Gallipolis Route 1, were each fined $25 and costs for petit larceny. Justice Maurice Grover suspended the fines in both cases.

Gallipolis James Hatfield Cinco W. Va Clyde Hatfield Maurice Grover

Soil Conservationists To Hear Resources Head

Gallipolis editors note a banquet at 7:30 p m Thursday at the Farmers Hotel with A. W. Merriam director of the Department of Natural Resources as principal speaker. Awards will be given to winners in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad contest for grass crops to outstanding farmers in the county.

Gallipolis Farmers Hotel Bill Smith A. W. Merriam Department of Matural Resources Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Holzer Hospital Notes Births

Holzer Hospital notes record multiple births with parents and newborns including a son for Mrs. William H. Gorrell of Point Pleasant and a son for Mrs. James Slone of Mercerville among others listed: Allen Lane Lewis Oak Hill Albert Ray Keeton Pomeroy Elbern Monroe Gallipolis Eli Riser Point Pleasant Mrs. Bernard Evans Jackson Eddie Clark Rio Grande Robert Hughes Jackson Sherman D. Syler Miss Eulah Williams L. R. Carle Eddie Clark Mrs. G. A. Barton Roy George Mrs. Paul Waugh and son.

William H. Gorrell Point Pleasant James Slone Mercerville Allen Lane Lewis Oak Hill Albert Ray Keeton Pomeroy Elbern Monroe Gallipolis Eli Riser Bernard Evans Jackson Eddie Clark Rio Grande Robert Hughes Sherman D. Syler Eulah Williams L. R. Carle G. A. Barton Roy George Paul Waugh Son

Gallipolis Police Recount Minor Two Vehicle Crash

City police reported a minor traffic accident on Tuesday involving Robert A. Queen of 1026 Second Ave and Betty Marie Betz of 614 Third Ave. In probate court Tuesday a marriage license was issued to Lee Roy Joslin of Huntington age 29 and Joan Booton of Gallipolis Route 1 age 18.

Gallipolis Robert A. Queen Second Ave Betty Marie Betz Third Ave Lee Roy Joslin Huntington Joan Booton

Five Fined In Arrests By Patrol

Five motorists fined by the State Highway Patrol in Gallipolis court on Tuesday for various violations linked to a Monday accident. Charles A. Queen 20 pleaded for driving left of center. Donald D. Shaffer 18 lacked a license. George B. Foster 20 was fined for speeding. James Harmon 28 cited for unsafe vehicle. Calvin J. Caldwell 22 for unsafe vehicle. One arrestee's case continued. The patrol noted an accident on Route 124 near Route 327 south of Wellston, involving Sylvester C. Goodrich and Charles T. Hoffman. Goodrich cited for failing to yield.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Charles A. Queen Lower River Road Donald Dale Shaffer Braden George B. Foster James Harmon Calvin Junior Caldwell Bladen Maurice Grover Wellston Sylvester C. Goodrich Charles T. Hoffman Point Pleasant Goodrich Ralph Clark

River Traffic Reports From Gal lipolis And Kanawha Rivers

Locks and upriver reports show vessels moving at Gal lipolis and Kanawha with times for boats such as Sol way down at 3 25 am and the Tri State up 2 50 pm. Additional traffic includes Advance up Market 12 30 pm and Chris up Winfield 11 35 am.

Gallipolis Solway Sehio State Armstrong Cornell Ernestine Tri-State Kanawha Tampico Winfield George Chris Atlas Dolle Keystone Jones Peace Martin Nemicolon Sullivan The Laughlin

Funeral Services for Edward Shaw in Union Furnace

Edward Shaw died at St Francis Hospital after surgery. Funeral services were held at the EUB Church September 16 conducted by Rev. C H Bennington with music by Mrs. Carl Hull Mrs. Pearl McGuire and Mrs. Dallas Worthman. Pallbearers listed include Bert Ingmire Floyd Walters George Hart Elmer Ephriam Emmett Emerson and Robert Shaw. Various relatives and friends visited or hosted gatherings in Columbus Lancaster Kirkersville Logan Breckenridge and Detroit.

Union Furnace Edward Shaw St. Francis Hospital Columbus Eub Church C. H. Bennington Carl Hull Pearl McGuire Dallas Worthman Clyde Disbennett Bert Ingmire Floyd Walters George Hart Elmer Ephriam Emmett Emerson Robert Shaw Jennie Duffee Millie King Hattie Bickle Kirkersville Delaware Elmer Loomis Breckenridge Mich Car Hull Mary LaGore Lancaster John McGuire John Bob Jack McGuire Logan Jane Edwin Worthman Dan Jones Jones Danelle Addison Frey Zadie Weed Detroit Louise Jennings

Patrol Auxiliary Studies First Aid in Gallipolis

The Gallipolis post of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary met at the American Legion Hall to study first aid. Patrolman Pierce D. McCreedy leads the Auxiliary work for the patrol in this area.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Auxiliary American Legion Hall Pierce D. McCreedy

Adams County Group Tours Davis Farm in Gallipolis

The Adams County Farm Bureau cooperative sponsored a tour of the Ralph Davis farm in Gallipolis attended by 225 people. Agronomist Harry Cook of the Farm Bureau Federation and Dr D R Dodd of Ohio State University accompanied the visitors, who use the farm as an object lesson for the state.

Gallipolis Ralph Davis Adams County Farm Bureau Cooperative Davis Harry Cook Farm Bureau Federation D. R. Dodd Extension Agronomist Ohio State University Adams County

Laurelville social notes feature dresses and visitors

Laurelville reports Mrs. Alice Morris and Mrs. Amy Grattidge hosting Sunday School event with a best dressed prize won by Mrs. Dora Ross in a wedding gown. Other winners include Thelma Hinton Florence Fetheroll and Lecca Hoy. A birthday supper honors husband of Mrs. Raymond Swackhamer as guests attend. Weekend travels include Mrs. Rebecca Harrison visiting Orbiston.

Laurelville Alice Morris Amy Grattidge Laurel Dora Ross Maude DaVault O. L. Roades Lecca Celesta Malcolm Shupe Marilyn Dee Logan Jean Shupe Billy Crider Athens Ohio University Judy Allen Chillicothe Damon Pontious Helen Mettler Don Millican Jack Columbus T. E. Mettler Harley Stewart White Cross Hospital Ruth Bowers Sandusky George Bowers Celesta Hoy

Relatives Are Guests Relatives Are Guests

A group of relatives from this vicinity spent Sunday in Orient Ohio as guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin Smith and son Larry Mrs Smith is a granddaughter of Mrs Arza M Linscott Hooper Ridge A basket dinner was served at noon Attending were Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott of The Plains Mrs A M Linscott Mr and Mrs Carroll Linscott Mr and Mrs Isreal Linscott and daughter Marilyn Mr and Mrs Harry Linscott and children Robert Carolyn and Warren all of Hooper Ridge.

Chauncey Orient Ohio Calvin Smith Betty Betz Larry

Michigan Residents Guests of Crabtrees

Chauncey hosts Mr. and Mrs. Lias Holbrook of Royal Oak Michigan as they visit relatives Emanuel Crabtree Jr and wife at 7 Drake St. They traveled from Desquene Illinois through Springfield and Dayton before returning home after the Chauncey visit.

Chauncey Lias Holbrook Royal Oak Mich

Mrs Sharp Returns To Donellsville

Mrs Dannie Sharp returns to Donellsville Ohio after a week visit in Chauncey with her mother Mrs Josie Adkins and with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lewis Adkins accompanying her home for the week long trip

Chauncey Dannie Sharp Josie Adkins Lewis Adkins Donellsville Ohio

Ernest Johnson Dies At Home In Ironton

Ernest Johnson of Athens County died at his Ironton home last week. Funeral and burial occurred Friday in Chauncey. Survivors include his wife Irene Jones Johnson and several children. He was a cousin of Mrs. Annie Johnson Smith of Chauncey.

Chauncey — Ernest Johnson Hezikiah Johnson Athens County Ironton Mary Meinhart Converse St Chauncey Irene Jones Johnson Annie Johnson Smith

Society to Meet Chauncey Ladies Aid in Quilt Day

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will gather at the Chauncey church on Thursday for an all day quilting session.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Junior Choir Planned At Trimble Church of Christ

The Trimble Church of Christ plans a junior choir for children in grades five through eight. enrollment was invited and a rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p m with the senior choir rehearsal at 7 p m.

Church of Christ Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ

Craig Family Visits Chauncey Overseen by Mrs Six

Mr and Mrs Frank Craig and their daughter Peggy of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey as guests of Mrs Tillie Six, the mother of Mrs Craig, at 33 Converse Street.

Chauncey Frank Craig Peggy of Columbus

Thomases Visit Sandusky With Thomas Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Thomas and their son Tommy of The Plains spent Sunday in Sandusky visiting Mr and Mrs William Thomas and family, the hosts being the brother and sister in law of the Plains couple.

Chauncey Thomas Thomas Tommy the Plains Sandusky William Thomas

Mother Visits Channells and Carrie Channell

Mrs. Dale Channell and Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey visited Mrs. Carrie Channell in The Plains after spending the weekend with the former's mother.

Chauncey Dale Channell Mansfield Carrie Channell the Plains

Prayer Meeting Set Chauncey

Weekly cottage prayer meeting of Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church will be Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Sarah Lester Bailey Run near Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church Sarah Lester Bailey Run

Kiwanians Set Election Date At Next Monday Meeting

Sixteen Kiwanians attended a dinner at 6 30 p m Monday. Election of officers is scheduled for Monday Sept 26 with Oct 3 designated ladies night. A discussion covered safety measures to reduce accidents to school children. Attendees included E D Coffman W R Meyer Merrill Ogg Rev John Devol Dan Kovach Ray White Dr C F Patton Porter Dugan Ray Lange George H Campbell B R Angle Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs Joe Williams Richard Guinther Lawrence Colbert.

Porter Dugan Ray Lange George H. Campbell B. R. Angle Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs Joe Williams Richard Guinther Lawrence Colbert

Mrs Garner Is Honored At Layette Shower

Mrs Nellie Losey hosted a layette shower for her daughter Mrs Patricia Garner. Gifts filled a bassinet from sisters Mary and Jane Losey. Prizes went to Mrs Madge Harry Mrs Bernice Lowery and Mrs Margaret Losey. Attendees included numerous Losey and Garner relatives and local friends.

Nora Lee Norris Rosa Love Virginia Moore Nellie Garner Ruth Mackie Edna Cecil Betty Brunton Barbara Love Joan Christman Lillian Nott Eva Garner Ruth Garner Edith Garner Murray City Thelma Linscott Corning Hilma Jane Losey Ruby Norris Sue Ann Harry Jane Mary Losey Columbus Della Loomis Mildred Harmouth Garnet Bruno Fred Harper Ocal

Local residents attend district church convention

Glouster couple Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Christman of Trimble attended the district 14 Christian Church convention in Nelsonville on Sunday. H A Rogers and Donna along with Roy Dean Rogers traveled to Richmond Kentucky where Roy enrolled as a sophomore at Eastern State College. The group returned home via Cincinnati with Donna returning to Columbus Sunday evening. Dr. G Lunsford returned Saturday from Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta after surgery a week earlier, with Mrs. Lunsford accompanying him to the hospital and later returning home.

M. E. Christman Trimble Nelsonville The Christian Church H. A. Rogers Donna Roy Dean Rogers Richmond Roy Eastern State College

Daughter Visits in Chauncey and Columbus in Weekend

Mrs Adda Tippett of Chauncey spent from Friday until Sunday visiting her daughter Margaret Kern in Columbus.

Chauncey Adda Tippett Margaret Kern Columbus

Mission society honors at Trimble church meeting

Mrs Eva Gooding hosted the Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble Methodist Church with Miss Joan Gooding and Mrs Gertrude Rainey assisting. Mrs M E Christman led the program on The On-Going Task, part of the Christian World crusade. The session included talks by Mrs Lucy Harvey, Mrs Rainey and Mrs Mabel Sisson. A dedication service followed and refreshments were served to attendees including guests from Columbus and local members.

Connie Brown Marcia Lou Thomas Columbus Agnes Penrod Barbara Penrod Emma McClellan Fern Johnson B. H. Pettit Zoe Herrold Margaret Byers Patricia Pettit Mary Stephenson

Resident of Glouster To Speak at Rally

Daniel K. Teater of Glouster will speak at an open rally of the Men of the Restoration Movement at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Lancaster Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Local attendees will leave the Glouster Church of Christ at 6 p.m.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Restoration Movement Fifth Avenue Church of Christ Lancaster

District Official Slated To Address IOOF Meet

GLOUSTER Magic City Lodge IOOF will meet Friday at 7 30 p m District Grand Master John Aiken of Coolville will report on the Grand Lodge session held recently in Mansfield Members of Cheats Thomas Lodge Jacksonville will be guests Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Magic City Lodge IOOF John Aiken Coolville Grand Lodge Mansfield Cheats Thomas Lodge Jacksonville

Inspection Planned as Grange to Meet Saturday

GLOUSTER Trimble Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. Plans will be completed for an inspection Saturday October 8. A potluck supper will be served after the meeting.

Glouster Trimble Grange

Glouster Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Meets Saturday

The Glouster Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge held a meeting in Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday evening. Members practiced for inspection and refreshments were served.

Glouster—Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM Meeting Notice

Glouster Lodge 607 Free and Accepted Masons will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. members should attend for regular lodge business and upcoming auxiliaries.

Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am

Racine Church Annex to Be Used for School Classrooms

At a Racine Methodist Church board meeting the decision was made to rent the church annex to the school board for use as a classroom due to crowded Grade School conditions. W B Cross and W F Tan borey assisted Royal Thomas with a new room addition at Syracuse. WSCS quilting at the annex included Mrs. Julia Gorslin and Mrs. Joe Chassagne. Curt Miller of Akron visited Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hidden. Mrs. W B Cross spent time with niece and nephew-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Royal Thomas of Syracuse along with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simpson planning a Michigan vacation.

Racine Methodist Church W. B. Cross W. F. Tanborey Royal Thomas Syracuse WSCS Julia Gorslin Joe Chassagne Curt Miller Akron Clark Jiiden Glen Simpson Ed Simpson Michigan Owen Watson

Physical Check Made Shows Jerry’s Recovery and Return

Jer ry after major surgery last year in Columbus. His doctor reports good condition and he has returned to school in the fifth grade.

Glouster Nellie Losey Jerry Columbus

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Hosts October Meeting in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club met at Mrs. Captolia Roberts home in Jacksonville with readings led by multiple members. Prizes awarded included first to Mrs. Bratka and Mrs. Brooks, consolation to Mrs. Davis, and the mystery prize to Mrs. Davis. October gathering planned at Mrs. Bratka’s.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Captolia Roberts Jacksonville Phena Householder Ida Wheatstone Maude Davis Lena Bratka Katie Oskey Gladys Kempton Ida Brooks Bratka Brooks Davis Householder Melba Brown Wheatstone Bessie Wheatstone Duane Roberts Mary Conaway Electa Grimm

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