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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

11

Glouster Kiwanians Hear on City Finances and Roads

County Auditor Ralph Eliott discussed village revenue sources and fund transfers. County Engineer John Dowler explained road and street responsibilities and noted county-supplied equipment worth about 40000 used on recent blacktopping. Attendees included Colbert, Guinther, White, Dugan, Meyer, Coffman and others. Colbert announced a directors meeting next Monday.

Glouster Gordon Ralph Eliott John Dowler Lawrence Colbert Richard Guinther Ray White Porter Dugan William Meyer E. D. Coffman Ray Lange George H. Campbell Roger Kittle Enlon Grubbs B. R. Angle Joe Williams C. F. Patton C. F. Wallace Dan Kovach Colbert

Appointment of Administrator for William D Zimmerman Estate

Robert Zimmerman of New Marshfield Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the estate of William D Zimmerman deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 21, 1949. Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County.

Robert Zimmerman New Marshfield Ohio William D Zimmerman Athens County Francis D, White Said

Miss Danford Hostess To Senior Study Club

Miss Lalla Danford hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club at her Fairlawn Avenue home Tuesday evening. President Mrs. W. R. Drury led the business meeting. Miss Ann Williams read a paper on Home Decorating in place of the absent program leader Mrs. Sara Willis. The hostess served candy to several members.

Glouster Lalla Danford Progressive Study Fairlawn Ave W. R. Drury Sara Willis Ann Williams R. Davis Everett Eddy Clyde Harper J. H. Henshaw W. G. Hughes

City Workers Busy Hauling Snow Away

City crews worked Tuesday and Wednesday clearing five inches of snow along High and Main Streets after a Monday plow pass. Temperatures rose to 34 during the day but cooled to 16 at night.

Main Sts

Missionary Program Planned at GLOUSTER Baptist Church

Mrs. Ora Viney will head the program this Sunday at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Ethel Riley Mrs. Anna Mayles and Mrs. Stella Bolling will discuss devotional topics. The Young People's chorus will sing.

Glouster Ora Viney Baptist Church Ethel Riley Anna Mayles Stella Bolling

WCTU Attacks Movies Over Liquor Influence

At Glouster on Atkins Street the WCTU gathering led by Mrs. William Leadbetter with Mrs. Lulu Bingman hosting discussed narcotics. Lucretia Hansen Little’s Now Is the Time was read, and Jimmie Fiddler’s The Liquor Soaked Movies criticized cinema as a major liquor promoter. Three new honorary members joined as refreshments were served.

Glouster WCTU William Leadbetter Atkins St Lulu Bingman Bingman America

Services Conducted For Henry Jonas

The Rev. Daniel K. Teater conducted funeral services Wednesday for Henry Jonas who died Monday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Rites were at C. F. Wallace funeral home with W. W. Wallace and C. F. Wallace singing two numbers. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Henry Jonas Sheltering Arms Hospital C. F. Wallace W. W. Wallace Maplewood Cemetery

Father and Son Banquet Planned by GLOUSTER Lodge 470

GLOUSTER-Bishopville Lodge 470 F and AM plans a Father and Son banquet in the lodge hall on February 24 at 7 30 p.m. Each member brings a son as guest or adopts a son for the occasion.

Glouster Bishopville Lodge F&am

Postponed Past Matrons Association Meeting

The Past Matrons Association meeting scheduled for Friday evening has been postponed to February 11 at 7:30 p.m. The new gathering will be held in Masonic Hall.

Glouster Masonic Hall

Exenkamper Family Attends Akron Wedding

Mr and Mrs Henry Exenkamper of Jacksonville spent the weekend in Akron visiting their daughter Gloria Ann and other relatives. They attended the wedding of Miss Mary Wylie where Miss Exenkamper served as maid of honor. The ceremony took place at the Episcopal Reformed Church.

Miss Exenkamper Episcopal Reformed Church

Weekend With Parents Spotted For MecCreanor Family

Glouster residents Frank and Mrs McCreanor hosted a weekend visit by Flouster Rolland MecCrea Nor from Walnut Hill. The gathering included a family meal and travel plans discussed for future events.

Flouster Rolland MecCreanor Dayton Mrs Frank McCreanor Walnut Hill Glouster

Dinner Served At Glouster

A surprise potluck dinner was held January 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Triplett honoring George McClelland’s birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Glouster Lancaster Marion Trimble Athens and Jacksonville Ohio.

Glouster Floyd Triplett George McClelland McCleland Frank Moody William Tippie Roy Triplett Ethel Snake Ethel Fosnaugh Lucille Erwin Lancaster John Hook Howard Anderson Marion Ohio Mort McClelland Corn Auer Emery Lantz Virgil Grandy Trimble Bertie Lou McClelland Lewis Everett Athens Harry Sayre Jacksonville

Local People Share Visits and Family News

Mrs John Hooper is convalescing after illness. Mr and Mrs Don Smart of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Angle and their son and daughter in law Rob ert and Billy Lehman. Sherman Russell stayed with his son William near Glouster. Mrs Herman Williams spent a week in Columbus with her daughter Janice at Children’s Hospital. Janice is recovering and needs blood transfusions. Annabelle Lehman also visited the Hutchensen home.

Haydenville John Hooper Don Smart Columbus Harvey Angle

Local News Notes on Health and Family Visits

Mrs. R. E. Egleberry recovers from a fractured hip at Hocking Valley Hospital with daughter Miss Etta Egleberry aiding care. William Carrick visits ill wife at home of daughter Mrs. Edgar Wooten in Lancaster. Mrs. Verner Houchell convalesces after major surgery at Logan’s Hocking Valley Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ermal Webb return from two weeks in Wellston and Hamden. Mrs. Ella Murray ill with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. David F. Thomas visit their tent in Preto rville. Mrs. Thomas (Helen McKibben) resigns from Stephens College faculty and returns to Ohio. Mrs. James G. McKibben also noted.

Wiliam Carrick

Estate notice for Leona Zimmerman in Athens County Ohio

Creditors of Leona Zimmerman estate in Athens County Ohio must file their claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. The notice is dated January 20 1248 and signed by Francis B D White probate judge.

Fire Marshal Names 23 Deputy Marshals in 22 Districts

State Fire Marshal Harry J. Callan announced the appointment of 23 deputy fire marshals to serve in 22 districts. Appointments were effective Tuesday and include District 6 Manford Martie of Sardis and several counties. District 7 Edward F. Selle of Athens and surrounding areas. District 8B M. Cole of South Webster and nearby locales.

Columbus Harry J. Callan Manford Martie Sardis Monroe Morgan Noble Washington Edward F. Selle Athens Locust Heights Athena Fairfield Mocking Meigs Perry Vinton M. Cole South Webster Main St Gallia Jackeson Lawrence Schoto

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