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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1960

Page

8

Glouster Kiwanis Officers Re Installed By Lt Gov

Glouster Kiwanis held a ladies night at the Gordon Hotel with Lt. Gov. John Huffman of Athens installing the 1960 officers. New president H. W. Wagner and a slate including Dean Ferrell and Glenn McDonald were announced along with perfect attendance tabs for several members. Guests included Lt. Gov. Huffman and the Glouster High Key Club.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Hotel Gordon John Huffman Athens Huffman James Dennison H. W. Wagner Dean Ferrell Glenn McDonald Enlon Grubbs Dan Kovach B. R. Angle Lawrence Colbert Ray White Roger Kittle David Winefordner Richard Guinther Robert Byers Wagner B. R Angle Porter Dugan Norbert Johnston Fred Sherlock Merrill Ogg Lester Litten D. K. Teater F. A. Cady Greg Brunton Art Janchius Jr Glouster High Key Club

Glouster Lions Hold First Dinner of Year

The Glouster Lions Club held its first dinner meeting of the year at Wishbone Restaurant. New members James Campbell and John Patterson were welcomed. The club planned to install road signs at the north and south entrances on Route 13 and discussed a sight program and contract for eyeglasses with an optometrist.

Glouster Glouster Lions Club Wishbone James Campbell John Patterson

Saint Mary Hospital Notes List Of Patients

Miss Linda Lynch Gore Mrs Nellie Gentry Wellston Mrs Sharon Derr Nelsonville Mrs Beulah Lowes Carbon Hill Mrs Nicene McClain Logan Mrs Alberta Smathers Buch Wilbert Warren Nelsonville Clyde W Hoy New Lexington Route Mrs Sue Burke New Straitsville Mrs Dora Mays Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Wanda Byrd New Marshfield Route 1 Robert Forbes The Plains Paul F E Smith Nelsonville William Pletka Athens Route Mrs Lillian Griffin Logan Mrs Clara Hamilton Logan

Linda Lynch Gore Nellie Gentry Wellston Sharon Derr Nelsonville Beulah Lowes Carbon Hill Nicene McClain Logan Alberta Smathers Buch Wilbert W. Warren Clyde W. Hoy New Lexington Sue Burke New Straitsville Dora Mays Wanda Byrd New Marshfield Robert Forbes the Plains Paul FE. Smith William Pletka Athens

Cosmpolitan Club to Meet in Nelsonville Home

The Cosmo politan Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m in Mrs Harry Stage s home with Mrs James Weaver as co host. Mrs John Saltz will lead devotions and Mrs C D Duncan will supervise the program on the topic Do You Need a Will Roll call will be answered with resolutions.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club Harry Stage James Weaver John Saltz C. D. Duncan

Ex Middleport Woman Sophia Anthony Dies at 86

Sophia Anthony 86 longtime Middleport resident died Wednesday morning at her daughter Faye Shafer’s home in Columbus. Born in Minersville she was the daughter of Susan and Thomas Gilliland. Survived by sons Willis Middleport Charles Dayton Thomas Lancaster four grandchildren two great grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Saturday in Columbus. Burial Creola Cemetery near McArthur.

Middleport Sophia Anthony Faye Shafer Columbus Anthony Minersville Susan Thomas Gilliland Willis Charles Dayton Thomas Lancaster Creola Cemtery McArthur

Kanauga Social News Roundup Features Several Family Visits

Christine Black reports community updates from Kanauga with multiple visits and gatherings. Mrs. C. J. Lemley of Chesterfield and W. M. Midkiff of St. Albans met with local families. The Roush family visited Columbus, while Derry Adams and daughter Linda connected with the Estes and Huffman families in Ashland and Hamlin. Malvina Crawford spent a weekend in Columbus. Pearl Knepp and children from Mason City visited Jan Providence and Kenneth Blackard’s family in Pomero.

Dortha Adams Delbert Huffman Hamlin W. Va Malvina Crawford Columbus Pearl Knepp Mason City Jan Providence Kenneth Black Ard Pomeros

Glouster High Plans Spaghetti Dinner in Cafeteria

The Junior Class of Glouster High School will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday in the school cafeteria from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults pay $1 and students 50 cents.

Glouster Glouster High School

Dragon's Beard Pine of Hiroshima Stretches 85 Feet

A two foot high pine on Hiroshima island is described as the Dragon's Beard. It trails 85 feet along the ground, noted for its unusual length despite its small height.

Japanes Island Hiroshima

New Program Slated For Church Youth

Glouster Church of Christ expands youth activities with a new Youth Fellowship program for choir members and invited guests. Mrs Ruth Teater directs with parental sponsorship. Sunday youth services split into three age groups led by Wanda McAllister Ruth Teater Daniel K Teater William Spencer and Richard Macak. The senior group studies Old Testament passages linked to the New Testament. All local youths not attending other Sunday evening meetings are invited. required supplies are complete Bibles.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Ruth Teater Wanda McAllister Daniel K Teater Elswhere

Fred Coakley Dies in Nelsonville at 79

Fred Coakley 79 of 328 Adams Street died of a heart attack Tuesday at his daughter Elsie Wolfe home. Survived by daughter Elsie, brother Lon Coakley, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in Warren Funeral Home with Rev. John Lloyd Evans. burial Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Fred Coakley Adams Street Elsie Coakley Wolfe Washington and Mary Butterworth Coakley Christian Church Jessie Conley Coakley Dean Lon Coakley Warren Eral John Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

Mr. Newell Dies At 69 in Belpre Area

Charles Cook Newell 69 died Tuesday at his son Rays home in Little Hocking Route. A lifelong Washington County farmer, he leaves three sons Ray Henry and Allen and daughters Mrs Maggie Howell and Mrs Linnie Hubler with 15 grandchildren and five sisters. Funeral Friday at Centennial Church near Frost at 1 pm with burial beside his wife in Spencer funeral home in Belpre.

Befpre Effie Secoy Bartlett Annie Welch Sugar Creek Edith Meeks Glouster Centennial Church Frost Spencer Funeral Home Belpre

Murray City Social Notes Visitors from Nearby Towns

A series of visits and family gatherings from Lancaster Logan Barberton Nelsonville Zanesville Glouster Pomeroy and Columbus are reported. Families include Bruney Palmer Evans Short Smith Rob inson O Neill and Drake. Golden wedding anniversary for David and Mrs Jones celebrated in Columbus.

Clay Bruney Naomi Palmer Lancaster William Bradbury Bruney Palmer Bradbury Johnnie Matheny Michelle of Logan Sylvia Sweazy Wilburt Sanborn Emmett Short James Smith Lawrence Short Elmer Evans John Buday Nelsonville Ernest Neel Barberton Pearl Lantz Bert Sweazy Roseville Louis Sabo Thelma White Guysville Sabo Betty Sabo Tech William Robinson Quantico Charles Robinson Bob O'Neill Jeff Robinson Dean Murray City Robin

Harvest film shown to Nelsonville Rotary Club

Nelsonville Rotary Club members viewed Eternal Harvest a technicolor film on scrap metal to steel production. David Neiman chaired the program and Logan Rotarian Claude Chrisman attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Rotary Club David Neiman Claude Chrisman Logan

American Legion Auxiliary Meets in Straitsville Circle

In Straitsville the American Legion Auxiliary met at Ona Dell Wilson’s home with members Lena Grandy Iva Dishon Margaret Boyle Lucy Webb Delphus Miller Lena Butterfield Anna Mae Lanning and Myrtle Wallace present Lucy Webb reported on rehabilitation Lunch was served by Mrs Wilson Weekend visitors included James Red din Pamela and Teresa Reddin and others from Logan Malta Steubenville Columbus Nelsonville and nearby areas Numerous local visits and hospital updates followed including Betty Duffy returning from Grant Hospital and Mrs John Kemper’s return from Mount St Mary Hospital The PTA plans a faggot and bake sale January 23 at 3 30 p m in the W J Davis office Dr David Price’s funeral in Columbus was attended by Elizabeth Mills Edna and Blanche Price

New Straitsville American Legion Auxiliary Ona Dell Wilson Lena Grandy Iva Dishon Margaret Boyle Lucy Webb Delphus Miller Lena Butterfield Anna Mae Lanning Myrtle Wallace Wilson John Sherrard James Reddin George Reddin James Sherrard Pamela Teresa Columbus PTA W. J. Davis Elizabeth Mills Edna Blanche Price David Price Sam Pratt Logan Billa Webb John Kemper Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Marvin Brandt

Hatfield Returns Home After Brief Glouster Visit

GLOUSTER Irvel Hatfield, a former Glouster resident, left Wednesday for his trip home to Whittier California. During his stay he visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Smith and Mr and Mrs Dwight Hatfield and Mr and Mrs Glenn McDonald on High Street.

Glouster Irvel Hatfield Whittier Calif John Smith High St Dwight Hatfield Glenn McDonald

Study Club Session In Glouster Completes Assignment

The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. John Savel’s home in Glouster. Members donated 3 to the March of Dimes and assigned Glouster streets for Mothers’ March events. A farewell gift was sent to Mr. and Mrs. David Grubbs and family bound for Africa in February. Mrs. John Cunningham led the program. Sixteen attended.

Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club John Savel March of Dimes Marcha David Grubbs Africa

Area Women To Meet Organize GOP Club

Nelsonville area women are invited to a meeting on Thursday January 28 at 1 30 pm in the Methodist Church. Mrs Maxine Charlton 10th District Chairwoman from Lancaster will assist in organizing a Nelsonville York Republican Women's Club. Mrs J Hajost from Lancaster will present a discussion coffee.

Nelsonville Maxine Charlton 10Th District Lancaster Nelsonville-York J. Hajost

Zaleski Social Notes Visit Returns Home and Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs Charles Pinney and their daughter arrived Sunday for a short visit with Lt. Pinney's mother Mrs. Perry Pinney and her son Bobby. Lt. Pinney, discharged January fifteenth after service in Africa, joined his wife in Salem before traveling to Zaleski. Local residents Rufus Thomas and Hugh Egleberry visited Logan, and T. E. Dixon and Flora Hutchinson called here. Mrs. Jean Marshall, working in Columbus, spent the weekend with the Egleberries. Woodrow Thomas and son David of Athens joined relatives for a Sunday visit. Mrs. H L Atkinson Ida Lemley and Mrs. Lemley’s daughter Mrs. George Pierson of Cincinnati were guests Saturday evening.

Zaleski Charles Pinney Pinney Perry Pinney Bobby Africa Charleston D. C Salem Rufus Thomas Hugh Egleberry Logan T. E. Dixon Athens Dixon Flora Hutchinson Jean Marshall Columbus Woodrow Thomas David H. L. Atkinson Ida Lemley Lemley

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