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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1958
Page
3
Middleport PTA marked Founders Day with reminiscences of early PTA history and the 61st birthday of the organization. A new Middleport High School addition was praised as members gathered in the cafeteria.
Glouster residents Earl Morris and Bob Gamwell with spouses have returned home after a two week trip to Miami Beach and other sights. They visited Morris sister Ray Dulaney and vacationing locals Hull Kittle Tom Noon. Charles Fada came back from Cleveland after two weeks with relatives.
Mrs William Lowe, new president of the Past Chiefs of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters, opened the gathering at Mrs Faye Mayers home with two Lincoln Day themed poems Our Stepping Stones and Our Honesty. Prizes went to Mrs Lowe Mrs William Allman Mrs E R Tompkins and Mrs Phil Meinhart. Chicken salad hot rolls and coffee were served by Mrs Mayer. Mrs Tompkins will host next.
Firemen who began their day at 1 35 a m answered three more calls before nightfall on one of the coldest days on record. Mrs Ben Davidson of Cheshire was taken to Holzer Hospital, preliminary aid administered to Mrs James Clark until a physician arrived. Eddie Fife suffered acute abdominal pains and was taken to Mason Clinic. A run to Hysell Street where a home caught fire occurred while pipes were thawed. Fire chief Jack Bechtle warns against thawing pipes with a blow torch and advises wrapping pipes in sugar bags or towels wrung out in hot water.
The Loyal Women's Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at the parish house with president Mrs. Willard Simonton. Sixteen members and guest Mrs. Thomas Dew attended, sharing devotions, a Valentine program, and plans for an April 19 anniversary meeting.
The February 12 Cub Scout meeting at Den Mother Mrs. Lewis Shields home included Scouts Lester Simpson Richard Johnson Glen Bridgewater Lewis Shields Kenny Pierce and a guest Kenny s brother. Lewis Shields elected den leader assistant and Lester Simpson scrapbooker. Valentines were made for parents and teachers. Pack 78 won the blue ribbon for best window display.
An agent from the Social Security Office based in Zanesville will hold monthly sessions in Glouster on the fourth Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the mayor's office. Citizens may contact the agent at that time. Previous notice claimed weekly visits.
Janet Sue Lyons daughter of Mr and Mrs David Lyons marked her 12th birthday on February 5 with a skating party at the Millfield skating rink.
The Lions Club holds its regular meeting at Henry's Restaurant on Wednesday at 6 30 PM. Reservations should be made with the secretary.
Trimble Grange held Booster Night on Saturday with 66 attendees. Master Dean Mason opened the meeting reading messages from National Grange officials and welcomed Roy Kasler Bart Petit and Dean Mason as 25 year members. Maynard Sayer traced the Grange history noting growth from 71 members in 1912 to 293 today.
Chauncey area social items note week end visits by Mr and Mrs Joe Mills of Columbus to Mrs Minnie Willis and family, Mr and Mrs Edward Mingus and sons, and Miss Phyllis Crabtree visiting parents Emanuel and Linda Crabtree before returning to St. Anne's Hospital Columbus.
Chauncey Troop Number 1 of Millfield Girl Scouts has elected officers to preside at meetings. President Juanita Bartlett, vice president Peggy Hansen, secretary Linda Gould, assistant secretary Margaret Keirns, treasurer Barbara Sayre, and news reporter Ellen Pletka.
The Millfield Home and School organization canceled its February meeting.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 50 p m in the Legion Hall Thursday. Mrs Helen Burnelle will conduct a program on Americanism. Lunch committee members are Mrs Mary Juniper and Mrs Amy Whaley.
Chauncey S. L. Darst visited the State Department of Education and attended Friday’s meeting in Columbus. He joined officials from various districts to discuss clerical matters and educational administration.
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