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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1969

Page

6

Glouster and Area Families Share Holiday Visits

Holiday guests filled homes of the Maxwell and Lowery families in Glouster and nearby. Elyria, Columbus, Springfield and Ft. Campbell guests include the Maxwells, the Rubhs, the Lowerys, the Watsons, and Jimmie Lafollette. One return from leave and a death in the family are noted.

Neasley Maxwell Burton Maxwell Elyria Raymond Maxwell Caledonia Bob Richard Rush Owent Charles Rush Nancy Columbus David Maxwell Springfield Rush Jr Dow Lowery Frank Watson Tim Tam Debbie Watson Viela Zarley Barbara Alice Kay Lowery Norman Lowery Jr Ft. Campbell, Ky Norman Lowery Harold Brown Richard Lafollette Mahoning Valley

Council Fears About Penn Central Tracks in Glouster

Glouster village council discussed the Penn Central track condition during the January 2 meeting and resolved that the clerk would notify the railway. The following Saturday several cars derailed downtown causing damage with no cause announced. The mayor’s December report showed receipts of 1 103 85 and limestone for streets was authorized with tool and supply inventory ordered.

Glouster Penn Central Gladys Richards

Mrs Pedicord Ill In Glouster Home

Mrs Merle Pedicord fell ill at her Glouster residence and was taken by ambulance to her daughter's house. She requests friends to write. Jacksonville Eagles Lodge hosts a dance Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Glouster Merle Pedicord Tony Spain Morse Road New Albany Ohio Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Lodge

Glouster Sets City Committees and Staff under New Mayor

Glouster villagers named by Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. include Forrest Kelly as village administrator and Francis White as solicitor. Fire Chief Robert Funk and other officials hold key posts while Malcom Higgins becomes council president. Committees cover planning, ordinance, building, police and more with members such as Roll, Swart, Higgins, and Roback. By 1970 American women aged 20-29 are projected to reach 15.4 million, a 40 percent rise since 1960.

Glouster Thomas Williams Jr Forrest Kelly Francis White Chester Thompson Raymond Long Robert Funk Glen Ahle Assis Leo Dorton John Barrett Malcom Higgins Rolland Swart Higgins Harold Wagner Dean Ferrell Williams Joseph Roback Frank Darling Swart France James Gyure Darling Roback Bashara Beshara

Sewing classes announced by Tri-County CAP in Jacksonville

Sharon Myers announces sewing classes for Tri-County Community Action Program at the Jacksonville Center starting Thursday at 1 p.m. The program aims to teach basic stitching and garment making to attendees in the area.

Glouster Sharon Myers Tri-County Jacksonville Center

Chauncey Meetings Set for Thursday Evening Session

Thursday schedules include Chauncey Brownie troop at 3 30 p m Chauncey Chi Rho at 6 30 p m and Midlfield Christian Church official board at 7 30 p m. In 1967 two hundred thousand disabled persons were rehabilitated into employment across the States.

Chauncey Brownie Troop Chauncey Chi Rho Midlfield Christian Church Official Board

Brown Rites Conducted In Glouster For Fred Brown

Funeral services were held Saturday for Fred Brown a former resident of Brown Street and Trimble who lived with his daughter Mrs. Ray Long and family before moving to Lorain to live with his daughter Mrs. Margaret Kerns. Relatives attending included many named relatives from Akron Lorain Columbus Fort Eustis St Clairsville and other towns.

Glouster Fred Brown Brown Street Trimble Ray Long Lorain Margaret Kerns Bill Brown Akron Paul Brown North Ridgeville James Kerns Rusty Kerns Bill Brown Jr Kay Laboda Texas Shelia Brewer Columbus John Long Fort Eustes Sam Balestra St. Clairsville Jack Bell Jr Bridgeport Larry Bell Lloyd Morgan Bishopville Beatrice Messaroes

Surprise shower honors Ka ren Dugan at Hotel Gordon

A shower at Hotel Gordon celebrated Ka ren Dugan, bride elect of Virgil Guffey. Hostesses Mary Carter Margie Hogue and Margie Guffey led the event, with a long guest list of local women and friends. CHAUNCEY The Loyal Women's class of Chauncey Christian Church postponed its Thursday meeting to next month at Mrs Everett Bingmans home.

Glouster Hotel Gordon Karen Dugan Virgil Guffey Mary Carter Margie Hogue Margie Guffey Janie Roback Marilyn Holbert Roberta Doughty Diane Brown Peggy Slay Kathy Liskey Carolyn Grubbs Barbara Mingus Donna Duncan Peggy Boggs Linda Gambill Peggy Savage Emma Cade Norma Riggle Nancy Worley Kathy Dearth Mary Hooper Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church Everett Bingman

Surprise New Year Party for Frazee and Bolen Hosts

Mrs. Ann Frazee and Stan Bolen were honored at a New Year’s Eve surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carr with Rita Frost as co host. Sixteen guests attended. PTO Meet Is Postponed Glouster Trimble Local PTO meeting at Hollister School postponed due to weather. rescheduled for Monday.

Chauncey Ann Frazee Stan Bolen Larry Carr Rita Frost Trimble Hollister School

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