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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1941

Page

13

Glouster Schools Set to Open on September 2

Glouster public schools reopen Tuesday September 2 with a list of teachers by subject for elementary and high school. A one hour assembly on opening day will precede pupil registrations and bus riders will be called for on the first day. A trial bus ride letter explains state law requires residence district attendance unless board approves transfers.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Raymond Connett L. G. De-Long Betty McCoy Helen Green Sara Kasler Frances Thomas Kathryn Dennison Ralph Richey Lalla Danford Don Greider Jane Murray Dora Ervin Carl Kemp Rachel Murray Pauline Myers Neil McCann Ruth Watkins Olive McKee Tere Board of Education

Mrs. Brunton Fetes Shirley Brunton Fourth Birthday

Mrs Gladstone Brunton entertained a group of 17 children for Shirley Kay Brunton's fourth birthday. Games and favors were given, with a birthday cake featuring four lit candles. Attending mothers included Mrs Medrith Jarvis Mrs Marjorie Anderson Trimble and Mrs Grace Shirkey.

Picnic Supper Ends Vacation Period

A four day vacation ends with a picnic supper at Miss Lalla Danford’s home in Glouster. Guests include Miss Esta Cunningham and Miss Nell Richards of Kent who visited Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Graves at Belle West Virginia. Mrs Graves spoke at the West Virginia State Fair.

Breezing With Briez New York Boxing and Sports Notes

Slices cover boxing matches with Georgie Abrams vs Tony Zale Sept 12 in Madison Square Garden and a Chicago title bout to settle the muddleweight mess. Other notes include Whirlaway’s Belmont Realization, Red Barber and Bob Nelson on World Series TV, Freddie Pope's climb toward featherweight title, Ray Mack's 25th birthday in the Indian infield, Chicago Bears prediction, Charley Root’s 200th win, Eddie Joost and NL umpires, Gus Lesnevich crown, Red Cochran tied champions, and Lou Salica vowing a Honolulu return with Dalmar.

New York Georgie Abrams Tony Zale Madison Square Garden Tony Chicago Billy Loose Ken Overlin Whirlaway Lawrence Belmont Red Barber Bob Nelson Brooklyn Freddie Pope Louisville Columbus Kayo Ray Mack Chicago Bears Gus Lesnevich Jersey Red Cochran Lou Salica Honolulu Rush Dalmar

Glouster Rebekah Lodge Plans Sept Trip to O'Shaughnessy Dam

Ninevah Rebekah Lodge of Jacksonville plans a trip to O'Shaughnessy Dam on September 11. Members who wish to attend should contact Secretary Phena Householder at the earliest possible date.

Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville O'Shaughnessy Dam Phena Householder

Hemlock Social Notes Farewell party for Mrs. Hodgson at home

A Hemlock farewell for Mrs. Helen Hodgson was held Thursday with entertainment and gifts of a chenille bedspread luncheon cloth and towels. Attendees included Laura Hodgson Nell Cottrell Renetta Hodgson Mary Hodgson Grace McCoy Sara Mae Kehl Mildred Post Violet Essex Mary Coster Margaret Higgins Glenna Williams Hazel Mc Coy Annabelle Hodgson Wallace Higgins Ralph McCoy and others from New Straitsville and Circleville.

Catholic Study Club Meets for Program in Church Hall

The Catholic Ladies Study Club in Glouster met Tuesday evening in the church hall. Guests Martha Jean Yount and Rita Darling attended with hostesses Mrs. Gertrude Darling and Mrs. Lena Wolf. Members present included Mrs. H. H. Bailey, Mrs. Kate Bartels, Mrs. George Carter, and others. Mrs. Bailey gave a sacred reading and Mrs. Rothery read Why Go to Carey. Mrs. Wolf read The Samaritan of the Southern Seas. Esther Echstenkamper won a crocheted daily prize. Refreshments were served and games played. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Echstenkamper will host next.

Mark Rothery Leo Smith Joseph Wolf Bailey Rothery Carey Esther Echstenkamper Clark Echstenkamper

Glouster Veterans To Attend Ceremonies

Frank McCann Post American Legion members are asked to be present at flag ceremonies in Jacksonville Sunday August 31 at 6 p m.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Jacksonville

Local teas and thanks noted for Mrs Powers and party helpers

Jacksonville and Mrs. Norma Powers of Glouster assisted in serving the refreshment course at the event. Shirley received many pleasing remarks for her role and the overall hospitality was praised by attendees.

Social Notes Of Region Guests And Visits

Miss Bernarda Danford of Trimble visits Toledo with Miss Mary Jane Morris. Anna Louise Logue spends a week in Columbus with friends. Mrs. E L Jones returns from Selby with son Robert Jones and daughter in law. Ralph Halbert and Norma Jean King with Terry visit Akron. Alice Kay Halbert returns home. Mona Jean and Glen McDonald Jr stay two months with Glen and Mona in Cleveland. Lola Thompson of Akron visits Paris home. Frank Limo and family return from Long Acre West Virginia after illness of Lonnie Belmont. Limo visits his god-child Charles Belmont after 24 years.

Anna Louise Logue Columbus E. L. Jones Selby O. K. Rogers Robert Jones Dearborn Mich Ralph Halbert Terry Norma Jean King Akron Harry Schafer Kent Thompson Alice Kay Halbert Glen McDonald Mona Jean Glen McDonald, Jr Cleveland Lola Thompson F. P. Thompson Paris Frank Limo Mary Josephine Fred Brady Long Acre W. Va Lonnie Belmont Limo Charles Belmont

First Vinton County Marriage Under Blood Test Law

McArthur reports the first Vinton County marriage under the new Ohio blood test law. Claude Huff and Mildren Patterson were married by the bride’s grandfather in McArthur. County measures include suit against B&O Railroad for 165 dollars, purchase of a county gasoline tank, and new treasurer Ronald Simms to take office September 1.

Mcarthur Vinton County Ohio C. O. Chapman Claude Huff Ray Rt. 1 Mildren Patterson Allensville W. E. Collins B. & O. Railroad J. W. Darby Dundas Ronald Simms Carl R. Smith J. D. McKinley State School Foundation Fund Selective Service Fourth District Chillicothe Robert Earl Perry Zaleski Rt. 1 Herschel W. Baker Marietta Frank F. Groves Harry Isabelle White Harrison Township Theodore Wallace W. D. Hondell Elk Township Amanda Reed Henry Myers Jackson Township Bearl Nina Steele Frank Mittie Nelson Wilkesville

Baby births continue in New York City at steady pace

New York City records show a birth occurs roughly every four minutes within the city limits, underscoring the ongoing population growth and steady demand on healthcare services.

New York City

Landscape Classes To Resume Sept 8 In Glouster

Paul H. Brown, instructor for the Glouster Garden Club landscaping class held at the high school, says there will be no meeting next week due to Labor Day. The class will resume Monday, Sept. 8, with topics including Perennial Gardening, Insects, Cemeteries, and Landscapes. Two more meetings remain and are open to the public.

Glouster Paul H. Brown Glouster Garden Club

Glouster Student Charles Carter Undergoes Tonsillectomy

Charles Carter of Glouster, son of Mr and Mrs George Carter, underwent a tonsillectomy Tuesday at St Thomas Hospital Akron. He is a senior at Glouster High School and a football squad member.

Glouster Charles Carter George Carter St. Thomas Hospital Akron Carter

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