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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

4

Expansion of Little Hocking Exchange by Citizens Telephone

COOLVILLE The Citizens Telephone Co. begins enlarging the Little Hocking exchange to handle new equipment. Total project cost 11 500 dollars with 75 000 for plant expansion 30 500 for new gear and 6 000 for building addition. Parrish notes each line will have its own terminal. Existing equipment moves to Chester as part of company growth after joining Mid-Continent Telephone Corp.

Coolville Citizens Telephone Co Little Hocking Clyde Parish Parrish Little Hocking Exchange Chester Mid-Continent Telephone Corp Elyria Charon Geneva Kenton Ashtabula Fairview Russell Nutter Clyde Parrish C. J. Barnhill

Study Club Meets With Mrs Patton at Hotel Gordon

The Junior Progressive Study Club met at the Hotel Gordon hosted by Mrs Charles Patton with 16 attending including Miss Merle Danford guest speaker on travel. A 7 pm dinner featured a red taper centerpiece and ceramic Christmas angels. Business covered bazaar Christmas cards Beacon School baskets party and cancer dressings for January.

Glouster Charles Patton Progressive Study Club Gordon Louis Docie Beacon School Merle Danford Harold Vaughn Miss Danford Richard Hunter Robert Byers Ralph Hines Joseph Beshara Gerald Knoderer William Roberts Richard Morris Leonard Johnson Tom Echstenkamper John Savel John Cunningham Patton Louis Jewell

Chauncey and Millfield Post Offices Announce Christmas Hours

Chauncey Post Office will open 8 30 a m to 5 p m weekdays and 8 30 a m to noon Saturday. Millfield Post Office will run 7 30 a m to 4 p m weekdays and 7 30 a m to noon Saturday. Both offices open all day Saturday Dec 16. Regular hours observed Dec 9 and Dec 23.

Chauncey Millfield

Bridge Club Meets At Willis Residence

CHAUNCEY The Bridge Club met at Mrs. Elizabeth Willis home in Millfield. Two tables were in play with Mrs. Louise Muzio winning the high score and Mrs. Helen Sanders second. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Lizzie Patton and low score to Mrs. Bertha Sanders. A dessert course followed for eight members including Mrs. Lizzie Patton and Mrs. Louise Muzio.

Chauncey Elizabeth Willis Millfield Louise Muzio Helen Sanders Lizzie Patton Bertha Sanders Grace Border Virginia Kozma Robert Mulpas

Stores Open Drive Boosts Glouster Merchants

Appreciation Days in Glouster and nearby areas involve 35 merchants. The first drawing is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center. Customers entering participating stores receive Treasure Chest coupons to stimulate business.

Glouster

Morristown Church Prayer Meeting at Mr Jack Tinkham Home

Cottage gathering tonight at 7 30 led by George Searles with Morristown Church attending. Mr Jack Tinkham hosts the meeting providing a informal setting for prayer.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Jack Tinkham George Searles

Chauncey Personals Weekend Socials and Visits

Chauncey residents hosted Sunday dinner guests including Charley Carr Millfield and Mae Lines Haydenville. Nelsonville visitors Gwenn Scott Mary Skivers Charlottee Hubble stopped by, with Millfred and Lehman family members also visiting. Barbara Barr Columbus hosted Crabtree family weekend guests from Chauncey and Athens. Mary Hiles Ruth Hanson visited Kathy Heightland. Pamela Sapp Columbus, granddaughter of Staten, admitted to Children's Hospital room 403.

Charley Carr Millfield Mae Lines Ike Skivers Haydenville Frances Wallace Gwenn Scott Mary Skivers Charlottee Hubble Nelsonville Charles Lehman Millfred Fred Crabtree Chauncey Freddie Crabtree Gary Timmy Athens Barbara Barr Columbus Mary Hiles Ruth Hanson Kathy Heightland Pamela Sapp Blaine Sapp Harry Staten Children’s Hospital

Glouster Personal Notes Mention Visits and Plans for Christmas

Glouster residents report visits from Mary Swails LaPorte Indiana stays through Christmas. George Mason Pennsville and William Cush West Hollister hosted guests including Freeman Stephen and family from Cincinnati. Ronnie Cush to graduate high school and aviation training then pursue military service. Hospital update: Harley Kittle recovering in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus showing improvement in Room 561 after November auto crash.

Mary Swails LaPorte Ind James Mates George Mason Pennsville East Branch William Cush West Hollister Freeman R. Stephen Ronnie Carol Ann Debbie Jean Cincinnati Armed Forces Kittle

Eagles to Host District 4 Meeting in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Eagles Mohawk Aerie 1034 will host a District 4 meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. District members include Murray City Athens Nelsonville Corning Logan Pomeroy Marietta and Glouster.

Jacksonville

Eagles Sponsor Friday Dance Tonight at Hall

Eagles will sponsor a dance tonight at the hall from nine to midnight. Music will be provided by Dem Chak and his orchestra.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Demchak

The Tabber Snap Shirt Emphasizes Supima Craft

Luxurious Supima cotton fabric noted for its silken touch and strength is contoured and precisely tailored. The Tabber Snap features a soft short-point collar with snap tabs and is priced at $5.00.

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