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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

5

Final Dividend Paid to Glouster Bank Depositors

Glouster Ohio The final dividend of 70 800 was paid to depositors of the defunct Glouster State Bank on Monday and Tuesday bringing total payments to 60 3 percent Those not filing claims by Friday must forward to the Ohio Valley Bank at Portsmouth to receive final dividends Miss Ethel Gardner led the liquidation which began seven years ago and closed in February 1931

Glouster Glouster State Bank Ohio Valley Bank Portsmouth Ethel Gardner

Blower Team Triumphs in Wolf and Sons Alleys Bowling

Blower team defeats Ullmark Chevrolet in three games with Marquis leading at 599 total. Gamwell adds 598 and a high first-game 234 as Blower tops Ullmark for the win. Also notes GLOUSTER turkey supper by Church of Christ at 4 PM today.

Glouster Marquis Darling Allmark Watkins N. Brown N. Hensley D. Martin

Yaw Couple Mark Golden Anniversary in Glouster Home

Mr and Mrs J W Yaw celebrate 50 years of marriage at their Glouster home on Spring Street. Born near Adamsville Ohio and New Concord respectively they tied the knot in Zanesville on December 22 1887 and raised two sons O V Yaw Athens and W R Yaw Detroit along with 13 grandchildren. They spent most of their years in Glouster with Mr Yaw serving as weighmaster and mine foreman and both teaching in the local Methodist Church. The day is marked with family visits and gifts including a new motor car.

Glouster J. W. Yaw Spring St Yaw Eve Ora Stewart Adamsville Ohio New Concord Miss Stewart Muskingum College Muskingum Guernsey Zanesville Corning John Monahan Sunday Creek Coal Company Phoenix Coal Company Jacksonville Methodist Church Mrs. Yaw

Junior Loyal Daughters Entertain in Glouster

The Junior Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ met at Dorothy Stahl’s Walnut Hill home for a Christmas program. Readings included Where Christmas Lasts a Month by Deloris Stansberry and The Wise Men by JoLavon Faires. Contests went to Wanda Cole Florence Shepard Deloris Stansberry and Alice Keith. Refreshments followed.

Glouster Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ Dorothy Stahl Walnut Hill Deloris Stansberry Florence Shepard Wise Men Wanda Cole Maxine Smith

Birthday party honors Miss Mary Virginia Croushore

Miss Mary Virginia Croushore was surprised with a birthday party at her Main Street home Tuesday evening. Brother Jack organized the event. Christmas decor and a large tree lit the house. Guests danced and enjoyed a refreshment course and a large birthday cake.

Glouster Stores to Remain Open Late During Christmas Week

Glouster stores will stay open until 10 p m for the last minute Christmas shopping across the three remaining nights. Mines announce Christmas pays Thursday and merchants anticipate heavy business in the final two days.

Students Return for Holiday Vacation in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a holiday influx as Ohio University and other students return home. Local stores benefit from the last minute rush with students from Kirksville Missouri, Warren and Cincinnati aiding in sales while Ohio State student Gene Arnold arrives tonight.

Nelsonville Ohio University Bob Butts Kirksville Bill Mechem Warren Irving Badger University of Cincinnati Gene Arnold Ohio State

Interest Grows at Glouster New Bank Thermometers Rise

Thermometers on the bank building indicate rising interest as stock subscriptions climb from 12 500 to 15 000 and deposits reach 50 000 for the new Glouster bank.

Glouster Glouster Bank

Congress Ends Work Without Aiding FDR

Lawmakers wrap up a colorless special session after debate over the housing bill and farm policy. Rep Hamilton Fish says the President’s statements on the economy are not credible unless attacks on business stop and the budget is balanced. Sen Copeland calls for a convincing pledge to business and a real chance ahead. The House and Senate proceed to conferences over holidays to resolve differences for final approval in January.

Royal S. Copeland N. Y John Nance Varner House Senate

Ross heirs named executors in Ohio probate notice

Warren L. Ross of Athens and Lawrence G. Ross of Albany appointed executors of Anderson G. Ross estate in New Marshfield Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 15 1937 by Probate Judge Louis Tyroler.

Warren L. Ross Athens Ohio Lawrence G. Ross Albany Anderson G. Ross New Marshfield Athens County Louis Tyroler

Senate Fails To Pass Relief Measures

The Senate defeated relief bills after House action re enacted a one percent utility tax for two years and redirected admissions and beverages tax revenue to relief totaling 5.5 million with no matching required. Other measures increased poor relief sales tax revenue to 6.5 million and created a state relief director with a county residency requirement. A flood relief bill allowing local officials to use local revenues was approved.

House Senate Tom W. Jones Meigs

Nelsonville Briefs

Mr and Mrs Edwin Johnson visited their daughter Almarine at Mt. Vernon Sanitarium where she shows slow recovery. Mrs Elizabeth Butt of Rock Island Ill is visiting her sister Mrs Allen Riley. Paul Callamore returned to Columbus after several days at home.

Nelsonville Edwin Johnson Almarine Mt. Vernon Sanitarium Elizabeth Butt Rock Island, Ill Allen Riley Paul Callamore Columbus

Appointment of C W Green as Estate Administrator

C W Green of Amesville Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of J E Dean late of Athens County Ohio by the Probate Judge on December 22. The appointment secures authority to manage debts and assets of the deceased in accordance with probate law.

Athens County to View and Hear Petition to Vacate Public Road

A petition from twelve freeholders seeks vacating a public road on LA 8 Route Alternate between Sharps Creek and the Federal Valley Railroad easterly right of way in Bern Township. Viewing is set January 10 1958 at 1 00 PM and the hearing January 17 1935 at 10 00 AM at the county commissioners office.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Towit State Director of Highways Sharps Creek Federal Valley Railroad Bern Township Athena County Board of Commissioners Athens County Board of Commissioner R. W. Wilson Slerk

Executors appointed for the George M. Hawk estate Athens Ohio

Notice announces Margaret W. Hawk of Athens Ohio named executor of the estate of George M. Hawk Sr deceased in Athens County. Creditors are required to file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Dated December 18 1937.

C. W. Green Amesville Ohio J. E. Dean Athens County Louis Tyroler Margaret W. Hawk Athens George M. Hawk ofAthens County

Glouster Kiwanis Club Plans Santa Visit For Children

Glouster Kiwanis members met at Hotel Gordon to sack candy for distribution around the community Christmas tree by Santa Claus on Thursday. They will skip their regular meeting to attend a church supper tonight hosted by the Church of Christ ladies.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Kiwanis Club Church of Christ

First Grade Santa Pupil Delights Class With Candy

Donovan Ryan, a first grade pupil at Chauncey School, played Santa for 35 students on Friday afternoon and handed each child a candy sack funded by his uncle Harry Brown of Columbus.

Chauncey Donovan Ryan Chauncey School Santa Harry Brown Columbus Donovan

Glouster Personal and Social Notes

Glouster notes report Mr. and Mrs. Ray White visiting Columbus Tuesday. Miss Jane and Miss Rachel Mure ray spent Tuesday in Athens. Mrs. Fred Erwin and Miss Dora Erwin were shopping in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pico visited Columbus. William Morris family also in Columbus. Leonard Kleinman OSU student arrived in Glouster Tuesday to spend holidays with his parents.

Poughs Welcome 11-Pound Daughter At Home

Mr and Mrs Karl Pough announce the birth of a daughter weighing eleven pounds at their home Monday night.

Glouster Karl Pough

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