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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1944

Page

9

Pageant at Glouster CSO Meeting Highlights Pan American Theme

A CSO meeting in Glouster Friday night featured a flag pageant with 11 boys and girls presenting flags of the United States and various Central and South American countries. Music by Marcella Jonas preceded flag tableaux, a recital of country descriptors, and a discussion of Pan American relations led by M Bryson. Scrap paper bundles and magazines were collected for the hospital and wounded service members, with multiple local donations and birthday notices noted.

Rimble Township C.S.O E. K. Peugh Elevpoys W. Wallace Marcella Jonas Ted States Jonas Pough U. S Eileen Peugh Margie Bryson Everal Junior Crawford Roger Cox Clark Ezra Weaver Lewis Clark Na Kasler Charles Alton Trimble Na Echstenkamper Nellugh Gertrude Jewell Glouster Kies Tommy Illiams Lawrence Olf Robert Ark William Derson Cigaretts Kenneth Olf Henry Draper Jr Jackwell Aelerdaley

Steel production peaks in wartime totals

In World War I the peak production of steel came in 1917 with 500000 tons. Steel output of the United States in 1943 was 90000000 tons.

The

Union Furnace Missionary Group Meets

The United Brethren Church missionary meeting was held at Rev. and Mrs. Harry Smith home with readings by Mrs. Dallas Worthman Mrs. J R McGuire and Mrs O H Bryan. Attendees and visitors include many local families in Sunday calls and visits. The group attended the funeral of Miss Ringhiser.

Charles Rairden Johnny Bob McGuire J. R. McGuire Floyd Cruise Near Starr Leona Jeffrey C. H. Bennington Portsmouth Dallas Worthman Bartie Reinshell Logan Charles Clark Dan Jones Emma Oliver Carl Hull Ben Hull Vinton A. G. Sellers Harry Smith Miss Ringhiser Union United Brethren Church Pearl Duffey Leveret Sain Lancaster Harry Hammon Clifford Duffey William Kennedy O. H. Bryan Alva Bickle Ira Duffey Smith Don Disbennet Marjorie

Taken To Hospital In Warren Glouster Resident Vaughn

James L. Vaughn of Warren was moved to St Joseph Hospital in the McFarland Invalid car at 1 a m January 11. The illness type remains undetermined per Dr Tyler. The Vaughn family are former residents of the community. Funeral attendees included Rev and Mrs Smith and Mrs Don Disbennet and daughter Marjorie.

Glouster James L. Vaughn Warren James Vaughn Sr St. Joseph Hospital McFarland Tyler Vaughn

Smith Funeral To Be Held Monday

John Smith, age T1, died Friday at his home on Front St. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 30 at the Methodist Church in charge of Rev. A G Winkle. Interment will be made at Maplewood. He never married and lived with a brother Arthur. Survivors include a sister Miss Della Smith of Glouster and two brothers Fred of Columbus and Dan of Trimble R D 1. He had lived in Glouster for more than 20 years. Friends may call at Wallace Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.

Glouster John Smith Front St Methodist Church A. G. Winkle Maplewood Mr. Smith Arthur Della Smith Fred Columbus Dan Trimble R. D Wallace Funeral Home

Church Men Hear Talk by Rev. Winkle

Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ met at the church with a 15 minute song service led by W. W. Wallace and Maude Williams on piano. Rev. A. G. Winkle spoke on a Moral Challenge urging living practice over formalism and to follow the spirit after acceptance. A humorous Quiz by C. B. Tigner capped the program as Elza Morris and Ernest led the closing committee actions.

Glouster Church of Christ W. W. Wallace Maude Williams Richard Jones Temple Jones Archer C. B. Tigner A. G. Winkle Methodist Church Rev. Winkle Jesus Christ C.B. Tigner

Glouster Garden Club and Church Social Notes

Glouster garden club met at Mrs. Ralph Hines home with 18 members and 11 guests. The group voted a $5 contribution to school grounds resurfacing and read notes of appreciation for Christmas flowers to local churches. A Punch and Judy operetta sketch was performed by club members with Twila Williams at piano under Mrs. Hemmer’s direction. Light refreshments followed. The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ held an all day quilting session with a noon chicken dinner served by Julia Byers and Elsie Stahl to a list of named attendees.

Doris Chambers Cynthia Vernon Ruth Ann Bailey Jean Ann Clark Freda Summers Jane Witham Twila Williams Mrs. Hemmer Glouster Church of Christ Julia Byers Elsie Stahl Edna Bingman Mary Johnson Grace Myers Della Gessell Mary Roberts Weltha Williams Lenna Snowden Agnes Eddy Lizzie McKee Ola Eddy Flo Henry

Miss Geraldine Kitzmiller Weds Pvt John Sabo at Home

December 16 wedding held at the bride’s Millersport home with Rev H E Harwood performing a single ring ceremony. The bride, formerly with The Columbus Dispatch, wore a gold crepe street dress and red rose bud corsage. she and the groom plan to reside near Camp Breckinridge after a brief honeymoon. Attendants included Ewing Harlow and guests included Catherine Sabo and the Tewksburys.

Geraldine Kitzmiller Duane Kitzmiller Millersport John Sabo Camp Breckinridge Catherine Sabo Glouster H. E. Harwood Ewing Harlow Kitzmiller Malcomb Tewksbury Monte Howard Tewksbury Barney Barrows

With Service Men of Glouster Area

Glouster area servicemen letters describe reunions in England and Italy. Pfc Lawrence Wolf met Robert Skinner after training at Fort Hayes and later in England, while Sgt Robert McCraner met Cpl Fred Thomas in England. Pvt Rolland Higgins writes from Italy about 16 Christmas boxes and 40 cards. Sgt Harold Brown in England reports a medal for good conduct and a Christmas candy to English war orphans.

Glouster Joe Wolf Lawrence Wolf Robert Skinner Fort Hayes England Sgt Robert McCraner Cpl Fred Thomas McCraner Fred Robert Fred Higgins Pvt Rolland Higgins Italy Harold Brown Harold

Junior Progressive Club to Meet at Mrs Enlow Grubb Home

The Junior Progressive Club announces its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Enlow Grubb on Main Street.

Progressive Club Enlow Grubb Main Street

Daughters of St. George Hold Club Meeting at Skinner Home

The Daughters of St. George Club met at Mrs. Robert Skinner’s Front Street home in Glouster with president Mrs. Tillie Hinton presiding. Members collected items for a service box, readings were shared by several members, and Edna Embrey won the mystery box. Lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter Virginia. next meeting set for February eighth at Mrs. Anna Conway’s home.

Glouster Daughters of St. George Club Robert Skinner Front St Tillie Hinton Edna Embrey Mary Johnson Anna Conway Virginia Kate Vaughn Lucy Morgan Sophia Hinton

Former Resident Walczak Dies in Detroit at 77

Martin Walczak, 77, once of Glouster, passed away Friday in Detroit. His wife died in 1937 at the family home. Surviving are two sons, John of Detroit and Thomas of Akron, and daughter Mrs. Catherine White of Akron. He came from Poland in 1904. Friends may visit Blower Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church with Father Yocke officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Glouster Martin Walczak Detroit John Thomas Akron Catherine White Walczak Poland Blower Holy Cross Church Father Yocke Calvary Cemetery

Miss Sara Wolf Enters Cadet Nurses Course at Mt Carmel

Miss Sara Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Jo Wolf begins cadet nurses course at Mt Carmel Hospital but requires nail operation and tonsil surgery first. She will stay at home for a period before starting the program.

Glouster Sara Wolf Jo Wolf Mt. Carmel Hospital

Burris resigns Grade School Janitor Post for Chemical Plant Watchman

Frank Burris of Point Pleasant resigns as janitor at North Point Pleasant Grade School to take a watchman job at the chemical plant. He was among the first local Badger and Company workers for the ordnance works and the last man released after construction finished.

Point Pleasant Frank Burris North Point Pleasant Burris Badger and Company Ordnance Works

War Cost Now 132 Billion at End of 1943

The article notes war expenditures ending 1918 at 52 billion for war and loans to Allies and claims present war outlays including lendlease reached 132 billion by end of 1943. It highlights the scale of funding for wartime efforts and allies.

Lefrd-Lease

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CSO Newark S. Winkle Art New Guinea South Pacific R. B. Leonard N. G. Hillberg H. Brooks Kirk Lexington Dnieper Bend Frank Prist Nea-Acme War Picture Pool Oodbury’s Bobbie Union Furnace Missionary Group Rev Winkle Dae C. D. Shafer Co Nelsonville Margaret Sabo Patty Kittle Lumber & Supply Co Corning Mrs. Skinner War Production Board War Department Om Fuel Oli Afl Aeceovves
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