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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

8

Special Sunday Services Announced in Glouster Churches

In Glouster, at the Methodist Church, Dr. J. Ira Jones will preach Sunday morning and Epworth League meets at 6 p m. evening services at 7 with Rev Boroff speaking on When God Applauds. Evangelist Chester A Williamson from New Vienna to lead meetings starting Sunday through February 2 with Mrs Williamson assisting. A fellowship supper for church board members and wives is planned Saturday at six in the church basement.

Glouster Methodist Church J. Ira Jones Chillicothe Epworth League Boroff Max M. Martin Church of Christ Chester A. Williamson Williamsons

Glouster Juniors Stage Comedy Amid Sports roundup

Glouster High School's Junior Class will present the three act comedy Three Moss Roses directed by Miss Jane Murray. The report also covers recent girls basketball results with high scorers and scores across 9-B 11-B 9-A 12-B and other classes.

Glouster Glouster High School Jane Murray Matthew Arnold Sohrab and Rustum Arnold Clara Summers Virginia Skinner Frances Douglas Marjorie Halbert Phyllis Melligan Dorothy Zimmer Maxine Thompson

Local Patient Returns Home After Sixth Foot Operation

Mackie Wallace from Glouster underwent a sixth foot operation two weeks ago at White Cross Hospital in Columbus and was sent home Thursday.

Glouster Mackie Wallace White Cross Hospital Columbus

Corning Social Notes Reflect Local Council and Community Events

Corning villagers report Harry Morgan named village president at a council meeting. Other officers include Holly Love deputy marshal G. D. Keller water works head and Joseph Meenan solicitor. A stock accident injures Lewis Lane and his wife suffers a heart attack. Church and class activities fill the week with plans for worship, socials, and a Valentine party. Birthday party for Blanche Barnett features games and gifts. Local residents travel for business, illness updates, and social visits across nearby towns.

Jane Withers Sings Freshman Woes in New Film at Athena

Jane Withers stars in the 20th Century Fox comedy High School at the Athena Theater this Saturday. She arrives from a Texas ranch with Cliff Edwards and clashes with the student body before winning approval by aiding Slats and foiling auto thieves. Supporting cast includes Joe Brown Jr Lloyd Corrigan Claire Du Brey Lynne Roberts Paul Harvey Lillian Porter and John Kellogg.

Jane Withers 20Th Century-Fox Athena Texas Jane Cliff Ike” Edwards Slats Joe Brown Joe Brown, Jr Cliff Edwards Lloyd Corrigan Claire du Brey Lynne Roberts Paul Harvey Lillian Porter John Kellogg

District club to celebrate Dr Townsend birthday at Moose Hall

The Glouster Townsend Club plans a Saturday night event at Moose Hall starting 7 30. Music by Pat Andy and Flip of Columbus accompanies the celebration with Mrs Rheen of Addis Zanesville to speak. Lubrication tip notes avoiding door slam and glass breakage.

Glouster—Townsend F. E. Townsend Moose Hall Pat, Andy and Flip Columbus Rheen Addis Zanesville

Glouster Social Notes and Nearby Wedding Report

Social notes from Glouster include the Catholic Ladies Study Club meeting at Holy Cross Church with hostesses Mary and Nelle McCann and A H Chute presiding. A wedding near Glouster, Sarah Naper and Vint Vore, took place at J M Watkins home with brief family witnesses. Mrs Lizzie Patton hosted a Bridge Club gathering in Millfield with prize winners announced.

Glouster — Catholic Ladies Study Club Holy Cross Church Mary Nelle McCann A. H. Chute Mary Jennice Clare Wells Lena Orndorf Kate Bartels Carolyn Dalgarn Mark Rothery Joe Beshara Joe Covella Tom McAllister George Carter Fred Smith al Beshara George Mudrie A. H Glouster Sarah Naper Corning Vint Vore J. M. Watkins Watkins Thomas Smith Mary Ellen Carl Lee Mrs. Vore Mrs. Smith

Need of Clothing For Children In Cold Weather

Glouster officials expand the Underprivileged Child Committee with Max M. Martin T. W. Figley and Dr. L. E. Burnelle urging rapid clothing donations for local schoolchildren unable to attend classes due to cold. A matinee fundraiser by Louis Martin at Palace Theater offers admission in exchange for a clothing item to boost contributions. Items accepted at Gulf Service Station Coffman Store Kittle Lumber and Supply and Dr Burnelle’s office.

Glouster Max M. Martin T. W. Figley Dan Kovach Kiwanis Club L. E. Burnelle Louis Martin Glouster Amusement Corporation Palace Theater Gulf Service Station Broad and Cross Sts Coffman Madison St Kittle Lumber and Supply Company South High St Dr. Burnelle High St Republic Ave

Thursday Bowling Scores in Glouster

In the Thursday Afternoon League Maxwell Garge won two games over A. and P. Morrison Brown led with 492 pins. Wolf Bowling upset L. A. Faires to grab first place. George Wolf totaled 611. In the City League Joe Wolf Jr. bowled 206 and 589 to lead Jead Palace Theater past Union Lunch.

Glouster Maxwell Garage Morrison Brown Wolf L. A. Faires George Wolf Joe Wolf, Jr Jead Palace Theater Union

Leaves Hospital After Mine Wreck In 1939

Ernest Parker, injured in a mine accident November 20 1939 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Ath ens, was returned to his home. Etta Johnson sister of Mrs Ezra Weaver of Front Street was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment.

Glouster Ernest Parker Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Glouster Pythian Sisters Sponsor Benefit Party

The GLOUSTER Pythian Sisters sponsor a Saturday benefit party at 7 30 in the K of P Hall. Proceeds support their charitable activities and community projects through an evening of fellowship and fundraising.

Glouster Pythian Sisters P. Hall

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