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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1957

Page

8

Trimble Township Jaycees end year with tree sale

The Trimble Township Jaycees conclude 1957 with a Christmas tree sale the profits to fund a slide projector for Glouster schools On December 20 they also sponsor a Santa Claus visit and a treat for Glouster school children from kindergarten through sixth grade The group completed 14 projects this year including March of Dimes drive week sponsorships Fishing Derby at Lake Burr Oak and Voice of Democracy contest support

Glouster Trimble Township Jaycees Jaycee Albert Hall March of Dimes Sportsmans Club Spon Lake Burr Oak Glouster Park James Sicilian American Legion Jacksonville-Trimble Jacksonville Old Settlers Salvation Army Voice of Democracy

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mrs. Mary Byers and daughter Mary Ann visited Millfield relatives including the Truskas and the Byers and Dunn households. Louise Walton’s omission from a birthday guest list was noted. Lancaster visits by Mrs. George Walton and Mrs. James Gretz were recorded.

Chauncey Mary Byers Mary Ann Frank Truska Andrew Guy Eugene Byers Harvey Dunn Wilma Weaver Millfield Louise Walton Mabel Hiies George Walton James Gretz Lancaster Johnny Love New Marshfield Willard Simonton Hughie McCune Evelyn Burchfield Elizabeth Ferrell R. K. Benidam Jimmie Parkersburg Ferrell

Glouster WSCS Bazaar Nets Over 100 Dollars

The Glouster Methodist church WSCS bazaar was a huge success, raising more than $100. Mrs. Dale Hoplight thanked the congregation for their help and donations during Sunday school services.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Dale Hoplight

Eagle Women Plan Christmas Dinner at Jewel’s Restaurant

Eagle Auxiliary sets Christmas dinner for December 18 at 6 p.m. at Jewel's Restaurant. Paid members should reserve with Mrs. Kate Parks or Mrs. Elsie Whaley by December 13. Members to bring a 50-cent gift and recall their secret pal.

Eagle Glouster Eagle Auxiliary Jewel's Kate Parks Elsie Whaley

Loyal Daughters Christmas Dinner Announcement

Glousier The Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ plan a Christmas dinner on December 20 at 6 p.m. at Hotel Gordon. Reservations are due by Tuesday noon December 17 to Mrs. Carrie Balderson, 3151. There will be no gift exchange.

Glousier Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Gordon Carrie Balderson

Garden Club To Meet In Glouster Thursday

Glouster Garden Club to meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Iva Price on Madison Street. A turkey dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish and table service. No gift exchange planned. Weekend visitors listed include several Mason family members from Maryland and Ohio, plus Thomp son visitors from Cleveland.

Garden Club Glouster Iva Price Madison St Lawrence Mason Harold Mason Maryland George A. Mason Pennsville Clyde W. Mason Wayne Michal David Debra Columbus Marie Hambel Ida Mason Harold Thompson Harold, Jr Cleveland Beulah North Matilda Russell

Past Chiefs to Meet for Christmas Dinner at K of P Hall

The Past Chiefs Club will hold its Christmas dinner at the K of P hall on Thursday at 6 p.m. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned.

Mert Glouster K of P

Barbara Koon Hosts Birthday Party For Two Daughters

Mrs Barbara Koon entertained twenty one friends and schoolmates of her daughters Karen seven and Sandra six with a Saturday birthday party at their home. Games were played and a decorated cake with refreshments were served.

Chauncey Barbara Koon Karen Sandra

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Swartz and Follrod Families

Alfred guests of Mr and Mrs Hobart Swartz for Thanksgiving included Harold Swartz and daughter from Akron Earl Davis Gerald Swartz from Marietta and Harry Davis from Pittsburgh plus Raymond Follrod Nina Robinson and sons Clair Follrod and sons with Otto Swartz and daughter of Shade. Glen Robinson family moved into their new home. Iris Carr and daughters and Clair Woode joined Mr and Mrs Robert White near Reno for Thanksgiving. Billy Follrod of Athens with Raymond Follrod’s parents Mr and Mrs Ray mond Follrod visited recently.

Hobart Swartz Harold Swartz Akron Earl Davis Gerald Swartz Marietta Harry Davis Pittsburgh, Pa Raymond Follrod Nina Robinson Clair Follrod Otto Swartz Shade Glen Robinson

UMWA Auxiliary Plans Christmas Dinner December 18

The UMWA Auxiliary invites members to a Christmas dinner on December 18 at 6 p.m. Dues must be paid to attend, and those attending should contact Mrs. Kate Parks or Mrs. Elsie Whaley by December 13. Each member should bring a 50 cent gift.

Glouster UMWA Jewel's Kate Parks Elsie Whaley

Birthday Dinner Honors Kathleen Love in Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Simonton hosted a Sunday dinner honoring daughter Kathleen Love on her birthday. Guests included Harry Love and family from New Marshfield, Sam and Carl Starkey from Nelsonville, and Ann Simonton, with Willard, John, Sue, and Kay also in attendance.

Chauncey Willard Simonton Kathleen Love Harry Love Willard John Sue Kay New Marshfield Sam Starkey Carl Starkey Nelsonville Ann Simonton

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Christmas Party

The Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will host its annual Christmas party Friday at 6 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish. Meat rolls and coffee will be provided. A 50 cent gift exchange will follow.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Pythian Sisters Plan Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

The Pythian Sisters will host a Christmas dinner at the K of P hall on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish, meat will be provided, and a 50 cent gift exchange is planned.

Pythian Glouster Pythian Sisters K of P

Moose Women Host Christmas Party at Hotel Gordon

The Women of the Moose plan a Christmas party at Hotel Gordon on Friday at 6 p.m. Reservations must be sent to Ina Gordon or the hotel by this evening. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned.

Glouster Women of the Moose Hotel Gordon Ina Gordon

Prayer meeting planned at Morristown church home

The Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held at the home of Mrs. Mabel Hiles on High Street Friday at 7 30 p m Miss Betty Steele will lead the session.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Mabel Hiles High St Betty Steele

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