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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1949
Page
10
Work on Burr Oak Dam continues toward its planned height. The fill now stands about 40 feet high with the channel closed and the diversion tunnel in use. Remaining work includes moving dirt to reach 86 feet, tree removal, and relocating homes from the inundated area as crews advance.
GLOUSTER The Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers will hold their convention Tuesday at 8 p m in K of P Hall All locals of UMW lodges are invited to attend A small charge will be made for a plate lunch Public games will be played
Mrs. J M Watkins moved her household from Russell Kentucky back toward Bishopville to await tenant relocation and planned residence in temporary quarters near the farm. Anna Gibinski from Indian Orchard Montana visits relatives in Trimble. Frederick Stansberry of Chillicothe spent the weekend with Ira Stansberry and family. Rev John Devol and wife returned from Westminster Maryland after his university course funded by a Methodist Conference Lakeside scholarship.
Glouster plans a three day Old Settlers Homecoming Reunion ending with a Labor Day parade and daylong events. The annual celebration, now in its tenth year, is led by Mayor Frank Binderbasin as general chairman to uphold the long standing community tradition.
GLOUSTER The Super-Duper Stitchers 4-H Club held a picnic at the home of Mrs. Bert Murray on Taylor Ridge Thursday. Those present included Mrs. Gerald Bryan the club advisor Janice Swart Reta Bryan Roberta Murray Carol Drake Phyllis Bulstrom Linda Poole Carol Ann Smith and one guest Irene Schultz.
Failure of a quorum to respond prompts a special meeting on July 25 to close the old year and begin the new fiscal year. New officers and directors will be elected at the session.
A brief Saturday shower totaled seven tenths of an inch followed by light rain through Sunday morning. The temperature fell from the lower 80s on Sunday to 68 by 9 30 p m. The Women of the Moose plan to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the chapter room.
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