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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Elwood Wells and children Susan Ronnie and Danny of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs 8 D Jackson in Chauncey and later attended a picnic supper in Trimble.
Mrs Rebecca Harrison of The Plains hosted a Dayton gathering Sunday with Benny Harrison and children David and Becky. Also visiting were Rose Harrison Mrs John Swain and Mr and Mrs Dan White with Mary Harrison, all of Dayton Ohio.
Five bands Chauncey-Dover Athens Nelsonville Murray City and Buchtel will participate in the Chauncey-Dover Memorial Stadium dedication sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The parade begins at 1 30 p m with the dedication program at 2 15 p m featuring a National Anthem sing-along.
Welsonville notes say Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shannon and Mr and Mrs J W Hickman of Columbus spent Wednesday here and other residents hosted them at community gatherings.
Nelsonville social notes report Miss Jean Cooley hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Donald Frank nee Marianne Ruble. Guests included Mrs. William Flowers Mrs. Joe Reeves Mrs. Don Harmony and others with Athens the only out of town attendee. A luncheon and refreshment course followed with devotions led by Mrs. Call. A membership drive and Guest Night planned for October.
The notice lists residents including Lyn Shafer Joan Brown Joan White Barbara Priser Mary Johnson Shirley Streets Faith Patton Barbara Hubbard Marlene Stage Shirley Williams Billy Wright Tommy Streets Rickie Puckstein and Timmy Williams as participants in the upcoming event.
Mrs S D Jackson of Chauncey went to Trimble on Wednesday to attend the funeral of her nephew John Hook aged 46. The services at Trimble Church of Christ were led by Rev Wright and burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr Hook, a former Trimble resident, died in Columbus and is survived by his wife Hester, a son John and daughters Gladys and Betty.
Mrs. S D Jackson of Chauncey hosted her daughter Mrs. Ray Godges of Beverly Hills California at her home on Lexington Ave They traveled to Columbus to visit son and brother Elwood Wells with Pauline Coy of Chicago joining them to visit their mother brother and sister
Chauncey Ray Pidcock pastor of Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church announces a series of meetings at the church starting October 4 with Roy Deeter preaching each night.
Mr and Mrs Charles Vincent of Millfield announce the marriage of their daughter June to Mr Sherman Gartin of Columbus. The couple will reside in Columbus.
Mrs Bertha Sanders will host the Millfield Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home in Millfield on Thursday evening. The gathering will include club members and likely neighbors joining for games and social time.
Dr. Warren V. Sprague and Denver Bricker are spending a few days in Chauncey, visiting the southern area.
Engineers warn that under extremely high temperatures and full load the George Washington Bridge in New York sags eight feet below its normal span.
Dr. W A Yauch of Ohio University spoke to Rotarians and ladies at Little House on Tuesday evening about child development and early training. He urged parents to reexamine schooling norms, push for public understanding of schools, and stress intelligent training in elementary years. Corwin Cookson welcomed attendees for Ladies Night as James Reid joined the club.
Mrs Mary Burke and son Raymond visited in Columbus to see Mary visiting from Ursiline Convent Maryland. James Hawley Jr and wife announce birth of son Sept 16 at Hocking Valley Hospital with Hawley and Devol families listed as grandparents and great grandparents. Mary Lou Angle underwent surgery at Hocking Valley Hospital and is reported in very good condition.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Burchfield of Nelsonville Route 2 announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Lu to George Zinn Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Zinn Sr of Logan at Logan on September 14.
Members of the Methodist Guild were entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. George Call. Mrs. Edna Raine, president, presided over a business session and spoke concerning the Navajo Indians as related.
Mr and Mrs Walter Tignor left Tuesday for Boston where he will attend the national convention of the United Steelworkers of America as a member of the General Executive Board.
Nelsonville East PTA will sponsor a bake sale at East School on Friday starting at 1 p m. The event was announced this morning by the group.
Mrs Paul Williams assisted by Mrs Mae Wright entertained at a wiener roast Saturday evening honoring the twelfth birthday of her daughter Joan. Those present included Joan, Sally and Jane Midkiff, Phyliss Hall, Ruth Ann Tolliver, Julia Howe, Roberta Steenrod, Marylin Martin, Patty Locke and Betty Dew.
An old newspaper ad touts Teol a strong fungi cide for 35 cents in one hour with money back guarantee. It claims 90 percent alcohol content penetrates and kills more germs on contact and promotes purchase at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Drury's in Glouster.
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