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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1952

Page

3

GLOUSTER Sunday Creek Span Near Concrete Pouring Stage

The Toledo Street bridge over Sunday Creek in Glouster has reached the stage where its final look can be imagined. Concrete floor pouring has not begun. forms and reinforcing steel are in place, awaiting welding completion. The 40 foot wide structure will carry a six foot sidewalk on each side and 28 feet for vehicles. A concrete east approach to High Street and a short concrete western highway segment are planned.

Glouster Sunday Creek Toledo St High St

Trimble Man Dies at 71

James Milhoan 71 of Glouster died Sunday at Mount St Mary Hospital after a two year illness. Born Morgan County he lived in the Trimble area. Survived by wife Mary three daughters Ocie Sharp Glouster Lola Gillett Trimble Hazel Hammond Chauncey and five Michigan step children plus one Michigan stepson one brother John Glouster three grandchildren and 13 step grandchildren. Funeral at Trimble West Side Church of Christ Wednesday 1 pm. Burial Maplewood. Friends may call at home in Trimble.

Glouster James Milhoan Mount St. Mary Hospital Morgan County Samuel Susan Milhoan Mary Ocie Sharp Trimble Lola Gillett Hazel Hammond Chauncey Alice Pyle Irene Patterson Gladys Gill Anna Patterson Michigan William Shears John, Glouster Trimble West Side Church of Christ Maplewood

Glouster Students Attend Ohio University Summer Session

The Glouster contingent at Ohio University finished the summer session on Saturday. Named attendees include Joan Beshara Edna Binderbasin John Dunlap Lucile Grubbs Vernon Leuck Adam Orzechowski Lois Harry and Kenneth Russell.

Glouster Ohio University Joan Beshara Edna Binderbasin John Dunlap Lucile Grubbs Vernon Leuck Adam Orzechowski Lois Harry Kenneth Russell

Picnic Planned by Ladies Auxiliary at Memorial Park

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a picnic in Memorial Park on Thursday August 14 at 5 p.m. Each member should bring sandwiches a covered dish and their own table service for the gathering.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Memorial Park

Class To Meet at Willing Workers Session

The Methodist Sunday school class meets Friday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms with Mrs Elizabeth Gordons committee in charge of the meeting

Glouster Methodist Sunday School Elizabeth Gordon

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Planned in Jacksonville

The VFW Auxiliary to Post 9866 in Jacksonville schedules a Tuesday at 7 30 p m business meeting. Members will discuss post activities and upcoming events.

Glouster VFW Jacksonville

Joseph Pugh Dies at 66 in Glouster

Joseph Pugh aged 66 of Redtown died at home Saturday at 1 30 am. He is survived by his wife, one son Floyd of Morgan County, one daughter Mrs Bessie Blankenbaker of Indiana, two brothers Henry and Doc, three sisters Mrs Hattie Ervin, Mrs Elizabeth Bailey and Rosie Berry of Icard North Carolina. Glouster Church of Christ will conduct services Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Alva Shifflet officiating. Burial is in Glouster Cemetery. Friends may call at C F Wallace funeral home any time.

Glouster Joseph Pugh Redtown Floyd Morgan County Bessie Blankenbaker Indiana Henry Doc” Pugh Hattie Ervin Elizabeth Bailey Rosie Berry Icard North Carolina Alva Shifflet Glouster Cemetery C. F Wallace

Family gathering honors birthday and travels to funeral

Racine observations note Mr and Mrs Rotem Roush visiting with Mr and Mrs Arthur Roush and others to celebrate Mrs Roush s birthday. Also Mrs Clark Jividen leaves with her daughter in law to attend the funeral of her brother Harley Gorslin who died unexpectedly after arriving from Akron to visit.

Racine Rotem Roush Athens Harley Gorslin Jividen Akron Clark Jiiden Owen Watson

Mrs Margaret Hamer Recovers After Major Surgery

Mrs Margaret Hamer underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms hospital Saturday and is reported to be getting along nicely as she recovers.

Chauncey Margaret Hamer Sheltering Arms Hospital

WSCS Meeting Before Glouster Arrival

The Jacksonville WSCS will meet at the Jacksonville Church on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering precedes the Glouster event and will discuss mission work and church activities.

WSCS Glouster Jacksonville

Glouster Personal News Reports Weekend Visits and Trips

Glouster society items list visits from Mrs. A L Morrison and family at Buckeye Lake and Jacksonville plus weekend guests from Mansfield Barberton and London Ohio. Notable trips include a boat ride on Lake Burr Oak and Erie county residents visiting Trimble and Chillicothe areas.

Lewis Nagle Ronald Ernest Egbert Mansfield Trimble Frances Clark George Marquis Barberton Margaret Davis Essa Cairelli Jack Edwards Dickie Robert Edwards Jackie Edwards London Ohio John Levendeskey Columbus Glouster Donald Flowers Dawna Bulloch Athens E. K. Bryson Lake Burr Oak

WSCS Meets At Mrs Purley Karr Home In Chester

The WSCS gathered at Mrs Purley Karr home with Mrs Grove opening in prayer. Mollie Buckman led a program on Partners in Obedience and several members read passages. Minutes from the last meeting were read by Mrs Karr plans for lunch on election day were set. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs Barnhart with a lawn pot luck dinner for seven members birthdays.

Chester WSCS Purley Karr Grove Mollie Buckman Karr Barnhart Ernest Knight Ralph Parker Clyde Calvert Joe Bailey Vern Cleland Buckman Emma Riebel Della Winsor Mabel van Meter Freda Miller Ann Groda Florence White Paul Karr Marilyn Karr

Past Chiefs Club Plans Picnic at Memorial Park

The Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters will hold a Memorial Park picnic on Thursday at 4 30 p m. Guests will bring potluck dishes to share and join in fellowship.

Glouster Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Memorial Park

Former Scholar Settled in County

Dr. Timothy Jones Stokes, a Rhode Island native and Brown University graduate, settled in Rome Township Athens County in 1805 after leaving New England and a cultured life. He lived as a hunter and scholar, married widow Polly Hewitt, and fathered Rev. Timothy Faustus Jones. He died in 1814 and is buried with his wife in a private plot near Haga Ridge, with their graves marked in a unique old mound setting.

Atherk County Timothy Jones Stokes Ohio New England Thomas Ewing Ohio University Jones Timothy Jones Rome Township Athens County Rhode Island Brown University Providence Federal Creek Massachusetts Polly Hewitt Ebenezer Barrows Timothy Faustis Jones Dr. Jones Chesterfield Ames Township Barrows Mill Route 329 Stewart Ewing Haga Ridge Barrows Timothy Faustus Jones Julia Dodds T. F. Jones Marietta & Cincinnati Big Run Cutler Athens Washington County Lima and Hedgepath Kilver

Reedsville Social Notes Delicate Chain of Local Visits and News

Cpl. Charles Blake on a 15 day furlough from Ft. Meade visits his mother Mrs Elva Blake in White's Chapel. Various families visit, travel, and family news include polio in Akron hospital, relatives in Michigan and Columbus trips, and birthdays and arrivals at Meigs General Hospital. Local residents and visitors from Parkersburg, Canton, Columbus, and Akron are noted alongside church affiliations and past roles.

Reedsville Charles Blake Ft. Meade Elva Blake White's Mra Jotn Hayes Buckeye Lake Harold Laver Harry Pickens T. H. Boring Eileen Randolph Buster Jare Akron Floyd Boring Grant Boring Michigan Shirley Hayes Coolville Mary Billie Buchanan G . Kimes Parkersburg Smoky Mountains H. D. Parker Belore Nettie Cowdery R. EF. Thomas Columbus Henry Bailey R. H. Boring F. Alkire Alkire Columbua Reedsville Methodist Church Judy Ammons Maxine Berris Ammons B. L. Edwards Lorraine, McArthur Clark Edwards A. J Cashdollar Packard Moore Ruth Moore Fred Coleman Louise Riedel Phillip Osburn Meigs General Hospital H. G. Vineyard Lassie Insom Canton Henry Morton August Kibile Misa Lacy Kibble

Chauncey-Dover Band Picnic At Masonic Park

Fifty parents and friends joined a Sunday picnic with the Chauncey Dover band at Masonic Park. After dinner the band gave a marching demonstration and later performed a concert in the afternoon.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Masonic Park

Elizabeth Kaszonyt Bodnar wedding in McKeesport Pa

Elizabeth a CHAUNCEY returns from McKeesport where she attended the wedding of her niece Dr Eleanor E Kaszonyt to Dr John W Bodnar. While there Mrs Willis was houseguest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Alex Kaszonyt.

Chauncey Elizabeth A McKeesport Eleanor E. Kaszonyt John W. Bodnar Mra Willis Alex Kaszonyt

Bridge Club Meets At Wallace Residence

Chauncey Thursday night bridge club gathered at Frances Wallace home with two tables in play. High score was won by Linde Patton, second by Helen Sanders, and consolation by Elisabeth Willis. Willie will host next meeting.

Chauncey Frances Wallace Linde Patton Helen Sanders Elisabeth Willis Willie Hosteaa

Toledo Lady Loses 50 Lbs Stylish Clothes Fit

Mrs Rose Campbell of Toledo Ohio reports weight loss after using Rennel concentrate. She claims three pounds shed since starting treatment and improved clothing fit with no diet restrictions. The advertisement touts a home remedy with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy liquid Rennel from drug stores.

Toledo Rose Campbell Wayne Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. L. Morrison Mike Jill Chillicothe Lester Zimmer Orchid Altmans C. H. Harris Ewings Moses Everett Yale Reedsville Social Notes McKeesport, Pa Bridge Club Wallace Residence Patrice Mansel Glorious Reynolds Wweeee Inatom Belem Americas Patrice Munsel
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