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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1957
Page
5
Glouster Hartford Dun nette announces the first rehearsal for the Big Grin Minstrel and variety show at Glouster High School this evening at 7 30. Interested participants should attend or contact Mr Dunette promptly.
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The Chauncey community notes Mrs Betts turning 83 with a Feb 16 gathering at the Betts home in Chauncey. Family from Columbus Wellston Byers and Athens joined a chicken dinner and a decorated cake centerpiece baked by Pearl Atwood.
Jimmy Sanders, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanders of Millfield, marked his tenth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party. Guests included Keith Sanders Freddie Lopez Diana Russell Marla Dunkle Bill Omen Jim Shum way Becky and Roddy Sanders as Valentine refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs John Barnhart Jr announce the birth of a son Michael Allen at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents are Russell Cunningham John Barnhart Sr Great grandparents James Spellman Athens
The Trimble Church of Christ holds the fourth family night this Friday at 6 p.m. in the parish house. Families bring potluck suppers and a special offering for the church general fund, funds aiding in clearing debt on church improvements.
The Church of Christ Parish will hold a service at Trimble Church on Wednesday night at 7 30.
Elizabeth Jane Sams 72, wife of Edward S. Sams, died Monday night at City Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Millfield Athens County, she lived in East Liverpool for years. Survived by husband, a son Darrell of Scranton, three daughters Thelma Daly Mt. Perry Glennis Bayland Kathleen Gotchard all of East Liverpool, three brothers E W Mayles Chester Everett Guysville Russell Millfield, 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Rites Thursday 2 pm at Dawson Funeral Home Chester with Rev Archie McGaffick officiating. Burial Locust Hill Cemetery near Chester.
Funeral services for Lewis Mesaros, who died Monday evening, will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Church with Rev. Father Anthony Nickel officiating. Burial follows at Calvary Cemetery. Rosary service is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Friends may call at the Spring Street residence.
A Vermont bill proposes a $25 bounty to anyone who presents a coyote carcass to a state fish and game official. The measure targets coyote numbers on Western ridges and in the Green Mountains, reflecting wildlife control efforts.
Glouster PTO president Joe Williams announced a special meeting at 7 30 p m in the high school building. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
John L. Coakley 18 of Logan was fined 15 dollars and costs by Logan Mayor Francis Myers after a Route 75 crash. The State Patrol charge cited driving left of center and followed an investigation of the Sunday accident.
George Wilson of Brantford Ontario, a former farmer who retired two decades ago, continues daily winter ice skating to stay active and avoid getting rusty.
St Mark's Ladies Aid members and families held a rag tearing at the Newberry home. P E Roush and Walden Roush families visited relatives in New Haven and Point Pleasant. Hill Billie 4 H Club met in Upper Flats with Gary Rood presiding as Peggy Blessing led devotionals and a garment making demo. Arnett Roush returned home for recovery after Holzer Hospital treatment. Harold Rood of Columbus and Billy Rood of Westerville stayed with Gerald Rood’s family amid Joe Brown’s death in New Haven.
Two motorists were fined 10 dollars and costs by Chauncey authority May or Charles Wadley for traffic violations filed by the State Highway Patrol. Fred C. Russell 61 Millfield was cited for failing to yield after a two vehicle crash on Route 13 in Redtown, Marion L. McManaway 24 Trimble was charged with speeding.
FASTEETH offers an alkaline powder to sprinkle on plates to keep false teeth securely set. It promises a confident, comfortable fit with no gummy or pasty aftertaste and is available at drug counters.
The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Enlon Grubbs home and voted to donate to the heart fund. Frances Thomas reviewed Rachael Cade. Seventeen members plus guests planned a March 4 Athens trip for a cooking demonstration by Betty Newton at 7 30 p.m. Transportation calls to Mrs. Harold Vaughn. PTO plans Thursday meeting at 1 p.m. at the Jacksonville Trimble grade school.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m A program will be presented by Mrs Helen Burnell and Mrs Esther Lam Lunch will be served following the meeting and program
A group from Kentucky Christian College presented an informal program at the Glouster Young Peoples Church of Christ last Sunday evening under director Gerald Stemm. The program featured a mixed quartet including Gerald Stemm Louisa Stacy Benje Young and Eleanor Otakee, with Mr Young and Miss Otakee performing a duet in Hawaiian and discussing life in Hawaii. Stacy announced plans to work with Puerto Rican children in New York this coming summer.
Mrs. Harry Plunkett from Pleasant Plains Illinois visits daughter Ruth Teater this week. Ansel Gamwell visits son-in-law Jack Doller and daughter in Sandusky, with Melinda Gamwell and Sammy Kasler accompanying home. Jack Russell and daughter Jackie visit H K Marshal’s home in Miamisburg. Jack Kurtzman and Akron family stay with Arch Sweeney. Minnie Reiter of Rochester New York visits Mary Pughline. they depart with nephew Gene Pughline to St Petersburg Florida for two weeks.
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