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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

17

Reunion Program at Jacksonville Announced for Aug 31

GLOUSTER The Old Settlers Reunion committee meets in the Jacksonville mayor's office Friday at 8 p m according to C F Guinther chairman New arrangements indicate most plans are set The Aug 31 opening features a public dance with Rube Gold and his orchestra Four high school bands Glouster Chauncey Dover Buchtel and fuss City join a big parade Monday at 10 30 am Two bands will give concerts The schedule shifts include a Sunday afternoon start Doc Dougherty the Rabbit King performs for children From 4 to 7 pm gates open Amateur Hour concert at 7 pm Glouster High School band performs on the platform Monday afternoon Cap Andy and Mult with Clark Kes anger Orville Miller present two shows at 2 and 3 pm A Monday feature is a public wedding on the platform Awards of 325 to a chosen bridal couple are planned with applications accepted until Aug 30.

Glouster Old Settlers Jacksonvile C F Guinther Guinther Span Rube Gold Athens Chauncey-Dover Buchtel Fuss City Doc” Dougherty Rabbit King Glouster High School Cap Andy and Mult Clark Kesanger Orville Miller

Right of Way Improvements Around Sum pret Street

Under Bob Curdic's direction the New York Central agent improved the railroad right of way along Sumpret Street. Weeds grass and rubbish were removed from Republic Ave to Front St. Kiwanis near the north end and the MiC letters were repainted with new wire and garden club flower beds making the area look like a well kept park.

Glouster Bob Curdic New York Central Sumpret St Republic Ave Kiwanis Tettering Mic Garden Club

Bingman Family Visit Siblings in Shawnee Area

Kenneth Bing man and family stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs E S Bingman in Athens on Wednesday night to accompany his wife and baby home on Thursday. The Bingman couple and infant spent two weeks visiting relatives including parents in Shawnee.

Glouster Kenneth Bingman Athens E S Bingman Bingman Shawnee

Fails Vito Marcantonio in New York primaries

Vito Marcantonio of the American Labor Party faced weak support in recent New York state primaries. He did not win the Republican nomination but secured the Democratic and ALP nominations for the race. Two years earlier he sought ballots from all three parties.

Vito Marcantonio Labor Party Washington New York

Ted Love Released From Athens Hospital

Teddy Love was released from Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday and returned home. He was one of five boys in an automobile accident on August 11 when their car struck a bridge abutment and overturned into a free. Virgil Love driver of the car, was released Sunday. The other three boys George Jonas Jr, Robert Kells, and Richard Stahl sustained slight injuries and were released the day of the accident.

Glouster Teddy Love Sheltering Arms Hospital Virgil Love George Jonas Jr Robert Kells Richard Stahl

Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Movement

Glouster residents report family relocations and new job placements. Richard Antle and family left Columbus where he worked as an auto mechanic to reside with his father until securing a house in Glouster. He now works at Coe Turner service station. Ralph Puritz visits town while tied to teaching roles in Hollister and Toledo schools. Rolland McCreanor returns from Dayton after a two week vacation with his parents in Walnut Hill.

Glouster Richard Antle Coumbus Antle Columbus Joe Antle Glouste Co E Turner Ralph Puritz Pritz Hollister Toledo Rolland McCreanor Dayton Frank McCreanor Walnut Hill

Kiwanis Picnic at Trimble Park Highlights Club Social

The Kiwanis Club gathered Tuesday at Trimble Township Park for a social dinner meeting. Social committee members included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kittle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gunther. Attendees from Whitins, Ind included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kovach, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gyure and Margaret, and Mrs. William Gyure with Louie.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Trimble ‘Township iMeek Roger Kittle Thomas Williams Dick Gunther Park LE Richardson Harold Brown George Campbell Dan Kovach Nick Gyure Margie William Gyure Louie Whitms Ind Ben Goldberg Har‘old Brown George W. Rose Dick Guinther Enlow Grubbs Margaret B R Anple Bobby Willam Curran W. ‘D Witham Jayne E H Taylor Helen Mike

William Davis Dies at 77 on Taylor Ridge

William Davis TT died at his home on Taylor Ridge Wednesday at 2 pm after a yearlong illness. Born in Wales, he came to the United States 64 years ago and settled in Athens County. Survived by brothers Evan Taylor Ridge and John of Jacksonville. sisters Mrs William Swartz of Jacksonville and Mrs Sam Wyatt of Trimble. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at David Swartz home Taylor Ridge conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Friends may visit at any time.

Glouster William Davis Taylor Ridge Wales Athens County Evan Taylor Ridge John Jacksonville Waliam Swartz Sam Wyatt Trimble David Swartz Gilbert Courtney

Jennie Hamvel Dies at Home in Homer Township

Jennie Grace Hamvel 62 of Homer Township died at her home Wednesday morning after a month long illness. She was born in Morgan County and lived there all her life. Survived by husband Charles E Hamvel and sons Earl Homer lifelong, Everett Zanesville Denver Ringgold Eugene in Korea service, and daughters Mrs Vigil Berder and Mrs Wayne Berder Columbus. Also two grandchildren, one brother Earl Hogsett Glouster, sisters Mrs Netheless Trimble Mrs Flossie Ball Amesville and Mrs Bertha Duncan Elliott. A son predeceased her. Funeral at John S Blower funeral home Saturday 10 am burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Jennie Grace Hamvel Homer Township Morgan County Charles E Hamvel Earl Homer Everett Zanesville Denver Ringgold Joan Columbus Eugene Korea Vigil Berder Wayne Berder Columbus Earl Hogsett Netheless Trimble Flossie Ball Amesville Bertha Duncan Elliott John S Blower Maplewood Cemetery

Trimble School Set To Begin Sept 9

GLOUSTER The Trimble Township Rural School Board met in special session and voted to start the fall term on September 9. The building has been repainted inside and out and preparations for the term are underway. Delegates Alfred Andrews Albert Andrews George H Campbell George Skinner and Theodore Byers attended the American Legion convention in Cleveland and have returned. The Campbell family attended a picnic at Moxahala Park sponsored by Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Harry Sayre Sr of Jacksonville has returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital and is improving.

Glouster Trimble Township Edward Phelps Retlen Glouster Alfred Andrews Albert Andrews George H Campbell George Skinner Theodore’ Byers Frank McCann Post American Legion 1 Cleveland Georgie Higgins Moxahala Park Ohio Fuel Gas Co Harry Sayre Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital

Portsmouth Defers 1 Policy Payroll Tax Vote

The Portsmouth city council postponed a decision to place a 1 percent payroll tax on the ballot this year. A court ruling wiped out a 5 percent utility receipts tax, leaving a revenue shortfall of about $80,000 to $90,000. Finance committee chairman John M Salladay noted the deficit and the postponement.

Portsmouth Ohio Supreme Court John M Salladay Finance Committee

Lost and Found Notice Near Sand Ridge

Lost one whiteface steer about 500 pounds with chipped ear near Sand Ridge. Notify James Mullins, Millfield Ro 2. Liberal reward offered. Phone 2356 Chauncey. Lost identification bracelet on West State Street. Reward offered. Phone 20341.

Sand Ridge James Mullins Millfield Chauncey West State St

Market slides as telephony shares falter on weak earnings

Markets extend declines amid list selling and bearish sentiment. New York investors monitor dividend flow but lack buying fuel as uncertainty grows from overseas conditions and potential negative news. President Truman visits Bermuda aboard the Williamsburg, marking another overseas trip during his tenure.

NEW York Bermuda Hamilton Truman Williamsburg U.S Naval Operating Base New Britian Othe Potsdam Bald Loco Balt & Ohin Bendix Aviat Borden Co Ches & Cho Chrysler Goodrich Int Harvester Interlake Iron Kroger Wat Biscuit Procter & Gam Pullman Repair Steel Standard Standard Oil Transamerica Uus Ruvver US Steel

Continuous Pipe Mill To Be Built in Ohio

The National Tube Co reports a world first continuous pipe mill will be erected at its Lorain plant. The rolling process, linked to strip and sheet mills, will produce long lengths of pipe without welds at up to 2000 feet per minute.

Ohio Lorain National Tube Co Piqua—Lp Wiiss Gladys Heath Fof Peabody Kan DP Cua Aiwca

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