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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

8

Another Glouster Boy on Eastern Kentucky College Football Team

Gail Roberts from Glouster is mentioned as a likely prospect for the center position at Eastern Kentucky College in Richmond Kentucky. The school, with only 15 returnees from 31, faces a lean squad as 1942 season approaches under coach Rome Rankin.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Eastern Kentucky Glouster Eastern State Teachers’ College Richmond Ralph Fred Darling Charles Darling Louisville Field Artillery Bert Smith Millfield Eastern Kentucky Air Corps Gail Roberts Vane Roberts Armed Forces Rome Rankin Eastern Outfit

Catholic Ladies' Study Club Holds Meeting in Glouster

The Catholic Ladies' Study Club met in the church hall Tuesday evening with hostesses Lena Covella and Sam Kamento. President Ann Bailey led readings by T. A. Noon Joe Wolf Sr. John R. Clark Leo Smith and others. Plans were made for the Aug 28 picnic at Harve Sayre's pool in Buchtel.

Harve Sayre Buchtel Katherine Grick Ann Bailey Kate Bartels Gertrude Darling George Carter Elizabeth Chute John R. Clark Martha Covella Mary Jennice T. A. Noon Lena Orndorf Leo Smith Mary Smith Joe Wolf, Sr Walter Yount Lena Covella Sam Kamento William Echstenkamper

Past Noble Grands Hold Annual Picnic

The Past Noble Grands' Club of the Ninevah Rebekah Lodge will hold its annual picnic Friday evening in the state park at Jacksonville at 5 o'clock. Members are invited and asked to bring a favorite dish and own table service.

Jacksonville Noble Grands’ Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Lodge

Postponed Orpah Class Meeting At Glouster Church

The Orpah Class of Glouster Methodist Church is postponed to Friday next week August 28. The gathering will be at Mrs. Ancel Gamwell's Hill Street home with Mrs. Donald Howard assisting as hostess.

Glouster

Glouster Native Jack Vess Enlists at Fort Custer

Fort Custer Michigan reports Jack Vess, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vess, has joined the Army. Vess, formerly of Glouster and son of Lawrence Vess, moved last year to Pontiac Michigan.

Glouster Homer Vess Jack Vess Fort Custer Michigan Lawrence Vess Pontiac Mich

Cleveland soldier returns home for Army medical test

Ralph Bryson, formerly employed in Cleveland, has returned to this city to take a screen test in preparation for his final Army physical examination.

Glouster Ralph _ Bryson Cleveland

Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Homecoming Program

The Hooper Ridge Church of Christ annual homecoming is set for Sunday August 23. Bible school begins at 10 AM followed by a noon basket dinner. Homer Vian Jr of Glouster will deliver the afternoon address. A music program and talks by local seniors will close the day.

Glouster Hooper Ridge

Glouster Residents Return From Columbus Visits

Mrs. Fred Smith Miss Nellie Smith and Martha Ann Yount returned Monday from Columbus where they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stedman and Miss Genevieve Smith. They were joined by Dickie Stedman who had spent weeks in Glouster. Mrs. Mary Lyons and Mrs. Grace Jones with daughter Chris toured from Cleveland visiting relatives. Martin Preston stayed in Columbus midweek to weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Belford Preston. A 160 pound man would weigh only 10 pounds if he could reach an altitude of 12000 miles.

Glouster Fred Smith Nellie Smith Martha Ann Yount Columbus Ralph Stedman Genevieve Smith Dickie Stedman Mary Lyons Grace Jones Chris Cleveland John R. Clark Martin Preston Belford Preston

Bernard Family Hosts Milestone Dinner in Millerburg

A Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John Bernard in Millersburg honored the former's seventieth birthday. Attendees included W. J. Bernard, Geneva Bernard of North Canton, Lucille Joseph of Trimble, Peter Ivanoff, Winnie Joseph of Akron, Dean Butler and daughter, Madeline and Mary Bernard, all of Millersburg, and Robert Bernard of Glenmont. The Bernard family formerly lived at Trimble.

Glouster John Bernard Millersburg W. J. Bernard Geneva Bernard North Canton Lucille Joseph Trimble Peter Ivanoff Winnie Joseph Co- Akron Dean Butler Glenmount Madeline Mary Bernard Robert Bernard Glenmont Bernard

Mrs David Cook Returns Home After Major Surgery

Mrs David Cook was discharged Tuesday from Marietta Osteopathic Hospital and returned to her home in Glouster. She is recovering well and thanks those who sent cards during her stay.

Glouster David Cook Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Local Bridge Club Enjoys Evening Games In Glouster

Mrs R C Gatchel hosted the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club at Fairlawn Ave with three tables. High score went to Mrs L E Richardson, second to Miss Ann Dennisch, and third to Mrs L G Colbert. Guests included Mrs Earl Faires and Al Craft. attendees listed by name. Also noted is Pvt William Withem’s telegram from England saying he is getting along fine with parachute troops.

Glouster William Withem Pvt England

Evelands Visit. Army Induction for James Eveland

Mr and Mrs James Eveland of Cleveland visit Mrs Evelands parents Mr and Mrs R C Galloway. James Eveland has been inducted into the Army and will report for active duty in Cleveland on Aug 25. Mrs Eveland resigns her Cleveland position and will stay with her parents for a time.

Glouster James Eveland Christene Galloway Cleveland R. C. Galloway Eveland

City Seeks Help to Clean Glouster Cemetery

Glouster Cemetery trustees urge lot owners or relatives to tidy the grounds badly overgrown since Memorial Day. The note mentions Mary Maley of Adrian Michigan as Red Cross bookkeeper with knitting duties, while the city vows to assist cleanup efforts amid rat concerns and multiple litters per year.

Glouster Glouster Cemetery Inla Nc Mary Maley Adrian, Mich Red Cross Headquarters

Legion delegates return from Canton convention

GLOUSTER C B Vernon and Alfred Andrews returned Tuesday from Canton where they attended the state convention of the American Legion as delegates from the Frank McCann Post. Parents and relatives of boys in Trimble Township now serving in the armed forces are invited to meet Thursday evening at the American Legion club rooms to form an organization.

Glouster C. B. Vernon Alfred Andrews Canton The American Legion Frank McCann Post Trimble Township Armed Forces American Legion Club

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