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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

2

Two Glouster Men Honored At Kiwanis Club Meeting

L E Richardson Sr presented wristwatches and commendations for 25 years of service with Rich Leaf to Prion Grubbs and Dan Kovach at the Glouster Kiwanis gathering. Scouts led by Edwin Carpenter Jr outlined 1954 community service including tree planting and park cleanup.

Glouster Prion Grubbs Dan Kovach Kiwanis L. E. Richardson, Sr Richardson Grubbs Kovach Monan Tme L. E. Richardson, Jr Edwin Carpenter, Jr John Moore Ronald Brady Carpenter Kiwanians Ohio University Kenneth Russell Dean Spencer Glouster Memorial Park Columbus Sally Flowers Supt L. G. DeLong Kiwanis Club

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Local families report illness and recovery events for Kay Reynolds Cindy Dowler and others. Visitors include Mrs John Marcello Mrs Louise Pyle and Darrel Shields plus family from Columbus Springfield and Dayton with updates on surgery and illness at home and planned relocations to Fort Chase Ark.

Kay Reynolds Russell Reynolds Cindy Dowler Cass Dowler John Marcello Lancaster Lorenzo Coon Willard Coon the Plains Frances Coon Charles Shields Henry Shields John Rhoads Columbus Louise Pyle Springfield Darrel Shields Dayton Clarice Shields Danny Debbie Athens Henry Kields Sand Ridge Fred Crabtree Linda Francis Crabtree C. N. Sanders Bill Sanders Gilbert Courtney Linda Preston Clark Preston Harley Wallace Sheltering Arms Hospital Jack Antie Ladonna Cecil Antie Alford Sheppard Fort Knox John Law Fort Chase Ark Isabel Owens Tucson, Ariz Tom and Robert Owens

Party for Teenagers Postponed to Monday at Holy Cross Church

The teenage party at Holy Cross Catholic Church sponsored by the Ultra Rosary Society was moved from tonight to Monday. It will take place in the church hall.

Glouster Teers of the Holy Cross Cathoic Church Ultra Rosary Society

Dexter Star Garden Club Meeting Sets March 10

The Dexter Star Garden Club met at the Dexter Church on February 10 with seven members present. They sent convalescent cards for two members and held a silent auction led by Mildred Jeffers. A covered dish luncheon started the meeting and the next gathering is scheduled for March 10 at 1 pm with Mrs Kenneth Davis. The display will be Forced Blooms.

Dexter Star Garden Club Dexter Church Nellie Nelson Maggie Chaney Norma Nicholson Mildred Jeffers Jeannette Davis Louise McLaughlin Grace Turner Estella Radekin Erma Vale Kenneth Davis Cash Braley Raymond Miller Irving Hand Dores Arnold Wirt Hollon Marvin Wilson Eagle Ridge Meigs County Lil Minor Gerald Minor Claire Lewis Dayton James Nicholson Ronald J. E. Radekin

Community Notices From Hemlock Area

Miss Lovella Wilson had appendicitis surgery at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Alva Hope's funeral services were in Corning. he died at his son Vincent's home in Wooster after residing in Corning and once ran a general store. Ellen and Mona Detler found work in Lancaster. Earl Hope of Columbus bought the Noah Bray property once Snowden property. Hubert Campbell returned from Columbus after his daughter Patsy had a tonsillectomy. Mr. and Mrs. B O Fitzer visited Lancaster. Ralph Linscott of Columbus spent the weekend in Hemlock. Mrs. Martha Hughes and Wesley Hughes visited the Robert Hughes family. Bruce and Rebecca Baughman visited from Fairborn and Zanesville. Helen Baughman returned with her husband after helping care for Lena Stillsmith. Jenna Williams.

Hemlock Lovella Wilson Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Alva Doc) Hope Corning Hope Vincent Wooster Ellen Detler Mona Detler Lancaster Earl Hope Columbus Noah Bray Snowden Hubert Campbell Patsy B. O. Fitzer Ralph Linscott Martha Hughes Wesley Hughes Shawnee Robert Hughes Bruce Baughman Fairborn Rebecca Baughman Zanesville Baughman

Presbyterian Women Report Faith in Action Meeting

The Ravenswood Presbyterian women met at the church to view a slide program on faith in action. Attendees included Mrs. James Blackburn and Mrs. P. B. Harris Jr. with plans for 1955 sewing assignments and a sanctuary floor refinishing.

Marguerite Compston Wenswood James Blackburn J. B. Harria Jr Anna Gettys P. B. Harris Jr W. H. Hansford Mary Pitthan George Kilgus Synodical Executive Board Sistersville George Bennett Ear McGlothiin H. W. Blake Rachel Harris Gertrude Mortimer Evelyn Keeney P. B. Harris Mason Morgan Laila Matlack Connie Matlack Janie Blackburn Effie MeMasters

Wedding of Elsie Abels and Robert McCullough

Miss Elsie Jean Abels and Robert William McCullough were married Saturday February 5 at 6 PM in Silverton United Brethren church. The bride wore a nylon gown with white accessories and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants included sister Frankie Abels in aqua crepe. Best man was Thomas McCullough. ushers John Abels and Gifford Graham. Reception followed with white decor and a cake featuring bride and groom. The couple will reside in Parkersburg.

Elsie Jean Abels Frank Abels Ravenswood Robert William McCullough George McCullough Murphytown Silverton Charleston Gordon Meadows Huntington Frankie Abels Thomas McCullough John Abels Gifford Graham Robert Pyle Virgil Hupp Ravenswood High School St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Harrisville Highee Marietta Eye

World Day of Prayer Observed in Glouster February 25

Glouster observes World Day of Prayer on Friday February 25 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church with participation invited from all denominations The event is the sixth U S observance and the theme Abide in Me John 15 4 dates to 1955 with program prepared by Jorgelina Lozado Buenos Aires Argentina Mayor Thomas Williams Sr issues proclamation naming February 25 1955 World Day of Prayer.

Glouster United States Jorgelina Lazado Buenos Aires Argentina United Church Women Omas Williams Glouster Methodist Church United Church Women of Thomas Williama, Sr

Sportsmen Meet GLOUSTER Creek Valley Club Feb 18

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club will meet February 18 at 8 p.m. in Moose Hall. A film will be shown and refreshments will be served. Nearly 400 types of cheese produced in the United States will be available.

Moose Hall United States

Mrs Homer en's Society conducts church service

Mrs. Homer en's Society for Christian Service of the Methodist church held a devotionals led by Mrs. Ruth Linscott with 11 members present. Mrs. George King and Mrs. Nedine Marquis reviewed the second and third chapters of the study book Under Three Flags. Mrs. Carl Sedwick, president, presided at the business meeting.

Leona Compston Wanda Patterson Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church North Ravenswood Blanche Gorrell Cecil Higgins Sandy Virginia Safreed Wilma Benson Jeffrey Ethel Layne Genevieve Davis Alva Kidder Wm. Mills Cecil Allman Amesville Homeren Society For Christian Service of the Methodist Church Ruth Linscott George King Nedine Marquis Carl Sedwick

Alumni Mailing List Effort at Ames‑Bern High School

An effort to compile addresses of all Ames Bern High School alumni continues with good use of available data. Banquet plans aim for a complete mailing list. The report notes recent social visits and family news in the area.

Ames-Bern High School

Auto license plate changes and renewal window announced

GLOUSTER-W. C. Batley, registrar for auto licenses, says persons may keep their 1964 plate number by renewing between February 21 and March 1. The 1955 white on blue plates go on sale March 1, and all cars must display the new plates by April.

Glouster W. C. Batley

Pure silver too soft for commercial use

A report notes that pure silver lacks sufficient hardness for commercial applications, suggesting alloying with other metals to improve durability and wear resistance for industrial use.

Doan’s Pills Vainly Touted For Kidney Relief

When kidney function slows people complain of backache fatigue and dizziness. The ad urges Doan’s Pills a mild diuretic as a remedy and claims long use and widespread success in easing discomfort from kidney issues.

Dean’s Doan

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