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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

7

Young Adults Hold Fellowship Assembly

Rev Dale Hop light announces the Young Adult Fellowship Fall Assembly to be held Friday and Saturday at Camp Indianola in Lancaster. Registration starts at 6 00 p m. The opening night theme is We Would Be Building with four classes on Christian Beliefs Making Homes Christian Understanding the Bible and Young Adults Work In The Church.

Glouster Dale Hoplight Young Adult Fellowship Camp Indianola Lancaster

Lake Burr Oak fishing report shows mixed results

Harold Vaughn records poor bass fishing at Lake Burr Oak last week with bluegills catching notable numbers. Raymond Robinson and Belford Collins reported over 50 bluegills eight inches long, while Mrs Mary Lou Kane landed two fifteen inch bass and other catches noted. Dam engineer Noel Eveland notes water levels rising slowly with 66 degree lake temperature and 720.41 elevation.

Glouster Harold Vaughn Lake Burr Oak Raymond Robinson Belford Collins William Kane Athens Patrol Mary Lou Kane Alex Docie Tubby Buffington Athens Burr Oak Columbus Ironton Noel Eveland

Reunion and visits noted in Murray City area

The Amos Sorrell Sr. family held a Labor Day reunion at their home with many relatives in attendance from Barberton Columbus Cincinnati Jobs and Buchtel. Ted Dixon hosted relatives celebrating a fourth wedding anniversary and William Dixon and Judy Dixon shared a wedding anniversary and Judy’s birthday. Additional visits include Barberton Albert Storer visiting Williams and assorted travels between Murray City Willoughby and West Virginia.

Murray City Amos Sorrell Leonard Sorrell Willard Sorrell Barberton John Juniper Jay Hall Columbus Glenroy Sorrell Cincinnati James Sorrell Robert Sheeley Jobs Max Collins Buchtel Ted Dixon Logan William Dixon Judy Dixon Diane Kathy Willard Dixon Judy Bob Lester Sorrell Alan Albert Storer Hazen Abahazie Abahazie Dora Spencer C. S. Gant West Virginia Ruth Costello Patrick Sam Bryan Willoughby Charles Shunkwiler C. E. Hutchins John Williams Nelsonville

Columbus Visits Highlight Local Socials Across Town

Mrs John Carter and children David and Mary Elizabeth spent Sunday in Columbus. Carol Nott visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Nott in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Orville Haley of Dayton were guests of Mr and Mrs James Catter on Woodrow Ave. Mrs Paul Rea and daughter Cathy Worthington stayed this week with Mrs Reas parents Mr and Mrs James Cotter.

John Carter David Mary Elizabeth Columbus Carol Nott John Nott Orville Haley Dayton James Catter Woodrow Ave Paul Rea Cathy Worthington

Dean Scholl Installs Eight Legion Men

8th District Commander Dean Scholl installed officers of McCann-Frederick Post 414 American Legion Tuesday at Legion Hall. New officers include Ed Moore commander John Beseco vice commander Ralph Gatchel second vice commander Harry Richards adjutant George Campbell finance officer Charles Danford chaplain Bill Heffield trustee Mose Pettit sergeant at arms. Scholl outlined next year’s program covering rehabilitation gift for the Yanks post activities child welfare junior activities education and national security. Adjutant presented Frank Grubbs a past commander badge in a gathering of 39 attendees including 12 past commanders.

Glouster Dean Scholl McCann-Frederick American Legion Legion Hall Ed Moore John Beseco Ralph Gatchel Harry Richards George Campbell Charles Danford Bill Heffield Mose Pettit Scholl Frank Grubbs

PTA Holds Organization at Trimble Elementary School

The Jacksonville Trimble Elementary School PTA met Thursday with Mrs. Hilma Barrett presiding. Teachers introduced included Mrs. Mary Davis Mrs. Yvonne Hill and Miss Ruth Wetzel. Kindergarten and special education rooms newly established drew interest as parents were invited to tour. First grade won the attendance prize.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Hilma Barrett Mary Davis Yvonne Hill Ruth Wetzel T. C. Porter Trimble Township

Trimble Church Plans Annual Homecoming

The Trimble Church of Christ will hold its annual homecoming on Sunday starting with Bible school at 9 30 a m followed by Communion and the homecoming sermon by pastor Gilbert B Courtney. A noon basket dinner and an afternoon program are planned with returning ministers Rev Clarence Mulkin of Columbus and Rev J A Long of Nelsonville giving talks. The visit hour will feature talks and music under the direction of Mrs Lucy Harvey and guest numbers by visiting groups.

Chauncey Trimble Lucy Harvey

Churches in CHAUNCEY to submit membership lists

Area churches must file membership lists with township clerk Guy Osborne by October 5 to participate in ministerial funds. Trustees will hold a meeting on October 5 in Millfield.

Chauncey Guy Osborne Millfield

Cub Scouts Parents Meeting At Glouster High

All Cub Scout parents are asked to attend a 7 30 PM meeting in room 12 at Glouster High School. The session is for parents only.

Glouster Cub Scouts Glouster High School

Chain of Circumstances Reveals Weak Link in Man

A reflection on how a series of events exposes a man's character as a chain of circumstances unravels his resolve and tests moral strength.

Chauncey Birthday Dinner Highlights Local Guests

Athens residents gathered Saturday for a birthday dinner honoring Jerrie Cunningham Jr. Attendees included Rye and Judy Cunningham, Bud Cunningham and children, Harold Meek and family, Blaine Grubb and daughter Joann, and Marvy Russell with daughter. Also noted were visits by A L Preston and Fred Preston families, Rebecca Crabtree, Barbara Crabtree, and others from Columbus. The item also mentions a wedding in Columbus of Jesse McGrath and Dorothy Kuhlwein and related connections to local families.

Chauncey Jerrie Cunningham Athens Jerrie, Jr Rye Cunningham Judy Bud Cunningham Columbus Harold Meek Blaine Grubb Joann Robert Crabtree Henry Heffkin Floyd Braid Don Hamrick Miss Car

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