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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
5
A Sunday meeting in Glouster's mayoral office prepared a resolution to urge state plans to include Glouster in water from Lake Burr Oak. Members noted future supply adequacy, treatment costs, and industry needs as Trimble and Jacksonville plan similar actions.
Twenty two Logan Kiwanis members joined Glouster for an inter club meeting. John Reynolds showed slides from a trip through Germany Austria Italy and France. Logans Ralph Poston received Glouster traveling money to Athens. Ohio district governor William E Campbell will guest at a March 4 dinner in Glouster. Glouster club posted January attendance at one hundred percent, unique in the Ninth Division.
Community residents and visitors list include Chauncey and Athens names. Families such as the Schoonovers Lefflers Sidders Hintz Pidcock and McKinneys are noted with social calls and church attendance. Sickness recovery at New Marshfield and a hospital check up for Barbara Pincelli are mentioned.
The loyal Womens Class of Glouster Church of Christ met Friday evening in the church social rooms. Hostesses were Mrs Edna Bingman and Mrs Evelyn Davis. Mrs Elizabeth Waldeck led prayer and read scripture. Members present totaled 15.
The Chit Chat Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Julia Olbers residence with Mrs. Wanda Trace as co host. Entertainment was led by Mrs. Mary Trace and Mrs. Dora Parker who awarded prizes to Mrs. Wanda Trace, Mrs. Glenna Gamwell and Mrs. Charlene Milhoan. Refreshments were served to eight members.
The Methodist Teens met at the teacher's home on Thursday evening for a Valentine party. Brenda Miller was elected news reporter. Games were played and a gift exchange occurred. Lunch was served. A potluck meeting is planned for March 1.
Dr. Ralph Wharton, 48, of Mansfield, Texas, died Tuesday night in a Houston hospital. He was a well known Mansfield physician, husband of Alice and father of Ted Jim and Joe, with two sisters. Private funeral services will be held Saturday at Wattner funeral home in Mansfield, with memorial services Sunday.
Glouster schools and the Community Bank will be closed all day Friday in observance of Washington's birthday. Local offices announce the one day closure as a civic observance and holiday.
The Green Valley Archery Club will hold a Friday meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion hall in Glouster. Members are urged to bring equipment and confirm attendance.
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