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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
7
The Cub Scouts plan a Friday event at 5 PM in the high school study hall with a skating carnival 7 PM near the Church of Christ if weather allows. Gerald Ashwill leads contests at the Boy Scout field, inviting all troops and interested youths and parents.
In Colorado Springs 1938 model grass hoppers went on display unusually early when Mrs. W. K. Cobb found the insects exercising merrily in her house. Other notes include a navy family visit in Tacoma and a toxicated test device in New York.
Milford Norris aged 45 died at Rocky Glen Sanitarium Wednesday afternoon from tuberculosis after an illness of about a year. He was the son of the late Frank and wife. He leaves his wife and two sons Harold and Ralph of the home, one sister Mrs Frank Burtnett of Glouster, three brothers Harvey of Glouster, Levi and Herb of Akron. Funeral services will be Sunday at two oclock at his home with Rev F G Boroff officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood.
Fifth and sixth grades in Trimble village presented a Washington Birthday patriotic program. Edna Cole read a short story. Byron Skinner spoke on Washington in public office. Audrey Thompson recounted his leaving Mount Vernon for the presidency. Edith Wolfe told of Mary the Washington family servant. The program closed with a flag salute.
The Union Lunch bowlers beat the Blower team in two of three games to stay tied for the league lead with Brown Beauty Shop. B. Morris was top scorer with 582 and posted high single of 233 in game two. D. Price slimmed the field with 566 total.
Funeral services and burial for Charles Vernon Hook infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hook were held Monday with Mr. Hoyte Williams officiating. Interment followed at Hollister Cemetery. He is survived by his parents grandparents Frank Mecum Wheeling W Va and Mrs Eliza Mecum Glouster Mr and Mrs Cleve Hook Hollister and great grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Whaley Glouster.
Glouster notes recount a February 22 birthday party for Bobby Chute with Washington Birthday decor and prizes for Barbara Dunlevy Virginia Wade and Dick Smith. The Science Club welcomed Norris Ogg, discussed fingerprints, and planned initiation. Wilbur Balderson family attended William Balderson’s funeral in Amesville.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 73 plan a meeting at the Scout Hall this Friday at 6:30 PM. Willis E Brower of Glouster and Miss Ethel Lucille Gardner of Frazersburg wed in Lexington Kentucky on Saturday February 19. The ceremony was led by Rev Howard W Whitaker at the M E Church South parsonage. Mrs Brower is the daughter of Joseph T Gardner of Frazenburg and recently worked for the Department of Banks in liquidating the Glouster State Bank. Mr Brower is the son of E M and Mrs Blower of Glouster and a prominent local business man.
Following a lodge meeting Tuesday evening the Women of the Moose held a Washington Birthday party. February birthdays were celebrated. After a social hour with contests and games a refreshments course of cherry pie and ice cream was served.
Mrs. W. W. Bryson hosted the Wednesday Contract Club dessert bridge at her Broad Street home. Mrs. L. K. Heiskell won high score and traveling prizes, with Mrs. O. A. McDonald taking second high. Members present included Mrs. Blower, Noon, Chute, McDonald, May, Ley. Guests were Mrs. Atlas, Mrs. Pico, Miss Hedfeldt, Mrs. Heiskell, and Mrs. Weymueller.
Pocahontas Lodge will meet Friday night in the Red Men Hall followed by a pot luck supper. Stitch and Chatter Club gathered Friday evening with Mrs. Elma Lehew for sewing games and contests. a handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Anna Mae Brunton on her birthday. Lunch served to several members and guests. next week’s club meeting set with Mrs. Pauline Swart on Hill Street. Athens concert attendance noted as a group including Mrs. Angle and several Ley family members at Memorial Hall.
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