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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1947

Page

5

Willing Workers Class Meets at Methodist Church

The Glouster Willing Workers Class met Friday evening in the Methodist Church with hostesses Mrs Annetta Lew Mrs Thomas Hemsley and Mrs Harry Swart. Devotionals were led by Mrs Margaret Bright readings by Mrs R B Smith Mrs Charles Kirkbride and Mrs William Embrey a poem by Mrs E M Blower and refreshments served to a list of members and guests.

Solomon Border Edna Embrey William Leadbetter R. B. Smith Esta Gardner E. M. Blower Viana Kirkbride Webb Norris M. M. Bryson Elizabeth Gordon Margaret Cook John Bulloch Margaret Bright C. A. Bingman Lewis Hemsley Swart

Slaters Honor Anniversaries at Glouster gathering

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Slater hosted a Sunday two course chicken dinner in The Plains to honor the birthday anniversaries of Thomas Hopes and John Dyer both of Glouster and Mrs. Slater. Attendees included family from Glouster and Columbus with group portraits taken. Brysons and daughters returned to Columbus after visiting E. K. Bryson and John Dyer.

Glouster W. E. Slater the Plains John M. Bryson Jean Jane Edward Dietlin Gertrude Barbara Dunlevy Columbus Pearl Culver Dale Channell Sue Ann Tom

Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Ed Harry in Glouster

E. Harry and Sue Ann hosted a surprise celebration for Mrs. Ed Harry at 901-2 High St on Sept. 18 honoring her 47th birthday. Sue Ann baked the cake. Guests included Mrs. Norman Lowery, Mrs. Dallas Christman, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Mrs. Derwood Jewell, Mrs. Prudy Nott, Mrs. Albert Zimmer, Mrs. Thomas Vaughn, Mrs. Ed Kurtzman, Mrs. Bertine Nyers and Rex, Mary Helen Jewell, Patsy Losey, Mrs. William Deal and Alfred, and Gary Harry.

Albert Zimmer Thomas Vaughn Ed Kurtzman Bertine Nyers Rex Mary Helen Jewell Patsy Losey William Deal Alfred Jacksonville Gary Harry

Glouster Visitors Attend House Parties in Jacksonville

Local residents from Kipling Chauncey Trimble and Thurston joined G C Bryan in Jacksonville for a weekend visit and a squirrel hunt. G C Bryan plans a week's vacation for the squirrel season. Pythian Sisters set to meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm in k of P Hall with degree staff practice and lunch.

Glouster G. C. Bryan Jacksonville Francis and Earle Bryan Kipling Ohio William Snodgrass Flossie Locke Chauncey Glennis Bryan van Buren J. W. Herrold Robert Harvey Trimble Columbus Gwen Terry Harley Blower Monte W. H. Shamel Athens L. R. Gooding George Hassen Jerry James McDonald Thurston Bryan Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Pastor Returns From National Convention in Kansas City

The Rev and Mrs C H Clemons have returned home after attending the national convention in Kansas City.

Jacksonville C. H. Clemons Kansas City

Faithful Class to Meet at Kempton Home Wednesday

The Faithful Class of the Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School will gather at the home of Mrs Gladys Kempton Wednesday at 7 p m for an evening session.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Gladys Kempton

Church meetings set for tonight and Oct 2 at 7 30

The evangelistic committee and Church of Christ members meet tonight at 7 30 in the church. The Berean Class will gather in the church parlors on Oct 2 at 7 30. Members are asked to bring sandwiches.

Glouster Evangelistic Committee Church of Christ McBee

Parties Honor Straitsville Council Head

James Costello 83, long time resident and council president for 20 years, to move to Bakersfield California. He was honored at a September 16 birthday dinner hosted by Mayor William J. Davis and Mrs. Robert Essex, and on September 18 council members presented him with a traveling bag.

New Straitsville James Costello Bakersfield Cal Costello William J. Davis Robert Essex

Orpah Class Has Meeting at Darling Home

Mrs Ralph Darling and Mrs L G Delong hosted the Orpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School at the Darling home on Maple Street Friday. Mrs W D Witham read the Scripture Lesson conducted the devotionals and closed with song and prayer. Refreshments were served to a list of attending members.

Ansel Gamwell John Binderbasin, Jr Thomas Williams, Jr C. E. Turner W. D. Hughes E. D. Coffman DeLong Darling

Miers Totman Is Hostess at SUB Ladies Aid Meeting

Fifteen members of the SUB Ladies Aid Society met at Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Totman home in Athens on Thursday. Mae Brown conducted the meeting in place of President Laura James. Guests included Hattie Henderson Frank Parsons Lotie Brill Mary Brill Myrtle Ogg Maude Martin Ella Ogg Freda Vandyke Hazel Rathburn Emma Vandyke Mary James Hazel Parsons Charles Brown C. E. Gorham D. A. Ogg Roy Robinson and Elizabeth Totman assisted with refreshments.

Hazel Rathburn Emma Vandyke Mary James Hazel Parson Charles Brown C. E. Gorham D. A. Ogg Roy Robinson Elizabeth Totman

Child Hospitalized After Major Ohio Surgery

Eight year old Gerald Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Lehew of Newark Ohio, underwent major surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus on September 16. His condition is reported satisfactory. The Lehews are former Glouster residents.

Glouster Gerald Lee Ernest Lehew Newark Ohio White Cross Hospital Columbus Lehew

Local Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings Across Counties

A sequence of visitations and family gatherings stretches across Ohio communities. Mr. and Mrs. Bentz host relatives including Osborn Harris and Ruiter while Carl Lee joins a Daughtry family reunion in Glouster. Other visits span Columbus to Parkersburg as kin groups travel for weekends and funerals.

Donald Columbus William Watson Bert Orr Earnest Northup Mansfield Lester McElbee Pomeroy Clint Orr Maud Lowe Charleston Michel Bentz Minnie Orr Addie Addie McKinsey Racine Leroy Morarity Katie Middleport Arthur Morarity James Eynon Loyd East Liverpool Arthur Orr Marilyn Martha Jane Mirinie Orr Wayne Orr Parkersburg Paul Webster Alma Stout Harry Keebaugh

Glouster church group to meet Thursday evening

The WSCS of the Glouster Methodist Church will convene in the church Thursday at 8 p m for the regular meeting.

WSCS Glouster

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