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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1960

Page

5

Glouster Receives Notable New Library Additions

Athens County Library invites residents to National Library Week with branches in Nelsonville Athens Chauncey and Glouster plus a bookmobile serving rural areas. Over 50 000 books and popular magazines are available for free. Recent Glouster additions include The Final Diagnosis The Easter Book The Status Seeker Lawns and Landscaping and more.

Glouster Athens County Library National Library Week Nelsonville W. Washington St Athens Converse St Chauncey High St Athens County Hailey Weiser

PTO to Meet Hollister Assembly Spring Program

Hollister PTO announces a meeting and assembly Thursday at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served after by Mrs. Jess Carey and Mrs. June Humphrey.

Hollister PTO Assembly Jess Carey June Humphrey

Missionary Group Meets at Edith Canter Home

The Bishopville Missionary Society met at Mrs. Edith Canter’s home with president Mrs. Florence Bulen in charge. Devo tions cited Matthew ten and the Lord’s Prayer. reading by Mrs. Inez Wisecup. Bulen discussed The Significance of the Lenten Season. Mizpah Benediction closed the gathering. a baby shower for Mrs. James McClellen and a silent baked goods auction were held. refreshments suited to Easter were served. The next meeting is set for April 28 at Mrs. Bertha Carpenter’s home.

Glouster Bishopville Missionary Society Edith Canter Florence Bulen Roger Kasler Inez Wisecup Bulen James McClellen Bertha Carpenter

Social Notes From Glouster Area Visitations

Mrs. Jessie Fry and Eliza Murry visited Mrs. Richard Jones and the Jones family in Glouster. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams of Connellsville Pa. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Swartz on Broad Street. They attended the funeral of Thomas Williams Sr.

Glouster Jessie Fry Eliza Murry Corning Richard Jones Robert Jones Joe Williams Connellsville Elton Swartz Broad St Thomas Williams

Couple Honored At Dinner In Glouster Hotel Gordon

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartz were guests of honor at a family dinner at the Hotel Gordon. Attendees included numerous relatives from Athens Chesterhill Columbus Dayton and beyond. Afternoon callers from out of town joined the gathering with relatives from Nelsonville Granville Marietta and more.

Glouster Charles Swartz Hotel Gordon Phillip James Janet Athens Carl Quinn Chesterhill Verna Malpas Minnie Gaskalla Mary Conaway Jacksonville Dorothy Mulpas Monroe Mich Vern Woods Sherry Mary Woods Hazel Thompson Dayton Lewis Gatchel

Children End Library Visits at Glouster Schools 1959 60

Glouster students from first through sixth grade visited the library during the 1959 60 school year. A total of 2556 books circulated in the grade school and 574 were loaned to the high school library. Storytelling sessions featured The Walking Hat The Magic Feather Duster Why the Dog and Cat Aren't Friends The Old Man of the Flowers. Afterward students chose two books for class use or reading.

Glouster Glouster High School Jean Beshara Marie Jewell William Hall William Lipkind Frances

Cub Scouts Elect Two Den Members in Glouster

Cub Scout Den 4 met at the home of Mrs. Ruby Norris with Den Chief Danny Goldberg. Don Winefordner was elected denner and Wayne Faires assistant denner. The treasure hunt set for April 15 will be Monday in stead. Plans include roller skating at the Athens rink this Sunday. Present were Kendall Dunfee Wayne Faires Myron Goldberg Earl Faires Charles Gatchel Jeffrey Norris Don Winefordner Danny Goldberg and Mrs. Davis Winefordner.

Glouster Den 4 Den Ruby Norris Danny Goldberg Jeffrey Norris Don Winefordner Denner Wayne Faires Athens Kendall Dunfee Myron Goldberg Earl Faires Charles Gatchel Davis Winefordner

Sunday Visitors From Several Cities

Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs John Altman of Jacksonville included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Robey of Columbus Mr and Mrs Paul Glenn of Dover Mrs Libby Kelly of Nelsonville Mr John Wheatcroft of Niles and Mrs Maude Stown of Niles.

John Altman Jacksonville Lloyd Robey Columbus Paul Glenn Dover Libby Kelly Nelsonville John Wheatcroft

Three Glouster Scouts to Receive God and Country Award

At Glouster Church of Christ an evening service will honor Leroy and Lewis Grubbs and Paul McAllister Jr. with the God and Country Award for service in church and community. They have memorized scripture, spoken publicly, and contributed to the Youth Choir. The program includes leaders and the minister Daniel K. Teater who will speak on “The Boy Who Made Good.” The public is invited.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Boy Scouts God and Country Leroy and Lewis Grubbs Frank Grubbs Paul McAllister, Jr Paul McAllister Glousier Young People’s Church Enlon Grubbs William Spencer Frank Price Brent Christman Daniel K. Teater

Used clothing drive sponsored by Glouster Chapter OES

The Glouster Chapter OES 192 sponsors a used clothing drive for a benevolent organization. Clothing should be clean and usable and brought in by April 12. Members Eunice Lamborn can be reached at 3054 and Louise Lent at 2992 for details.

Glouster Village Council Meets Thursday Evening

The Gilouster village council will hold a regular session in the mayor's office Thursday at 7 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Auxiliary Session Set Glouster

The American Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall for an evening gathering chaired by local officers.

Glouster American — Auxiliary American Legion Hall

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