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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1957
Page
3
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Vera Turner’s home in Jacksonville with 13 members and three guests. Prizes were awarded in a contest led by Mrs. Turner to several members. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph Schultz’s home. Several visitors from Wilmington Columbus and Jacksonville were noted visiting local residents.
An advertisement touts Bell-ans as a black tablet that stops stomach acidity three times faster than leading tablets. It claims the medicine has no harmful drugs and provides relief from acid indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach. Available for 35 cents with laboratory tests backing its fast action.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Post announce the birth of a daughter Martha Eleanor on July 31 at Duke University Hospital Durham NC. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Millard Baker Duncan Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Post Corning. Great grandmother Cyn thia Perkins Duncan Falls. This is the Posts second daughter. Mrs. Ethel Raskey 61 Congo died after a short illness Funeral services were held at Congo Community Church and burial at Oakfield. Mrs Raskey survived by husband one son John a daughter Mrs Zoli Kopcho and grandson two brothers and a sister. Funeral services for Mrs Bernardine Dena Johnson were held at St Bernards Church burial Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington. Mrs John died after a long illness she had suffered a broken limb 17 months before. Two brothers a half brother and numerous nieces and nephews survive. Mr and Mrs Wayne Dorsey and family moved into the June Hensler property on Adams Street from the Klarenbeck property.
The Kiwanis Club in Glouster heard Patrolman Virgil Phillips discuss highway safety listing top causes of accidents. He urged self assessment with the question Am I A Safe Driver. The club plans a Youth Camp meeting Aug 28 with Gallipolis hosting and reports placing third in Ohio district small clubs competition. Fourteen members attended.
Cathy Jane Crawford five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Crawford fell at home and broke her right arm just above the wrist. She was taken to Mount St Mary Hospital.
The Glouster Masonic Lodge will hold a basket picnic in Memorial Park on Thursday at 5 p.m. for members and their families. Ice cream and lemonade will be provided by the lodge.
Debbie Seiber celebrated her sixth birthday with a pool party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Seiber. Attendees included Debbie and Dar lene Ball Marilyn and Carolyn Staten Greg Henry Greg Sorrell and several Shields and Seiber children. Parents present were Mrs. Gerald Sorrell Mrs. Virgil Baker Mrs. Paul Burson and others. Refreshments served.
Roberta Circle for past officers will meet in Memorial Park Thursday with dinner served at 1 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish and their own table service.
The Willing Workers Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Friday at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms. Members are asked to bring sales tax stamps.
The Moose Lodge will meet Friday at 8 p m. in the usual hall to discuss lodge matters and upcoming community events. Members are reminded to attend and bring yearbooks for the annual roll call.
Mr and Mrs Franklin McCol ley of Springfield visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Delbert Bodkin at Taylor Ridge in a family gathering.
Back to school sale features Deb teen blouses in sizes 8 to 14 with three quarters off. Limited stock and quantities vary by location.
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