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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1953

Page

10

Funeral services for Foster I. Gibbs in Glouster

Foster I. Gibbs died in Columbus Wednesday. Funeral were conducted Sunday at the Pico home with American Legion Post 414 in charge. Burial was Maplewood Cemetery. Officiants were Rev. John Devol and Rev. R. S. Lawrence. Gibbs born in Glouster. Attending out of town were many relatives from Ohio and Michigan.

Homer Norton Ft. Worth Texas Ray Dulaney Miami Fla Stephen Gibbs Pontiac Mich Ralph Henry Clifford Lewis Detroit Morgan Lewis Chariton Garrett Cambridge Floyd Harold Conaway Cleveland Steve Molnar Robert Izor Lester Conaway Dayton F. D. McKee Ernest Gibbs Akron Lillian de Molet James Balding Athens

Loyal Class Has Meeting

The Loyal Women's Class of the Glouster Church of Christ met in the social room for its monthly gathering. Mary Ginnan read scripture, Elizabeth Waldeck led prayer, and the class song was performed. A Bible quiz and readings were shared before refreshments for 14 members and one guest. The next meeting is set for Memorial Park on Aug. 21.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Mary Ginnan Elizabeth Waldeck Harry Vaughn Bessie West Charles Swartz Memorial Park

Glouster Personal Guests Span Cleveland to Toledo

Glouster residents hosted a series of weekend visitors from Cleveland Toledo Williamsport New York City and Williamsport. Rudolph Shafer and family joined Glen McDonald Wayne Ware and Clyde Rodda guests at Bingman Campbell and Devol households. The group attended a church reception for Rev and Mrs John Devol in Williamsport.

Rudolph Shafer Cleveland Glen McDonald Wayne Ware Clyde Rodda Toledo E. S. Bingman George Campbell John Devol Dianne Williamsport Ira Cestola New York City

Methodist clergy changes and local social notes in Coolville

The Rev. Clarence Ratcliff, former Coolville circuit pastor now moved to Christenburg near Springfield, plans seminary study in Springfield this fall after completing a recent Ohio University class. Rev. Harold M. Hugus and family reside at the Coolville Methodist parsonage as the new minister. Local Grange activities closed with a lecturer from Coolville Grange presiding, followed by refreshments. Junior Grange met the same evening. New members joined the Coolville Senior Grange as two newcomers and two families from Schenectady and Dayton visited local residents. several visitors from Chillicothe and Upper Sandusky areas were noted.

Coolville Clarence Ratcliff Christenburg Springfield Methodist Conference Harold M. Hugus Methodist Ratcliff Ohio University Athens Mayford Cook Schenectady N. Y Ohio

Grass Run Notes Show Local Moves and Visits

Mr and Mrs Willard Garnes of Seville Ohio plan to move to the Wilma Johnson home in Wilkesville. Marion McClure hosted visitors Carl E McClure of Athens. Willard Brogan of Tyler Mountain West Virginia and Bruce Davis called on locals. Otho Randolph of Pleen Orchard West Virginia visited Fred Garnes. Mrs Fred Garnes suffered a heart attack recently. Thelma Glaze of Akron called on Flora McClure. Ralph McCune spent a day with Wyvetta Givens.

Grass Run Willard Garnes Seville Ohio Wilma Johnson Wilkesville Marion McClure Carl E. McClure Athens Willard Brogan Tyler Mountain W. Va Fred Garner Wilard Brogan Chaveston Bruce Davis M. McClure Otho Randolph Pleen Orchard Fred Garnes Thelma Glaze Akron Flora McClure Ralph McCune Wyvetta Givens

In Memoriam and Obituary Advertisement Notice

In memoriam and thank you notices outline how to respond to blind ads with proper box numbers and cash payment terms. The note warns against revealing advertiser identities and directs readers to use the full box address when replying at the office.

Shawnee Board Plans Labor Day Event

The Shawnee Park Board discussed Labor Day celebrations in Mayor Schuster’s office. The Sunny Hill United Mine Workers Local voted a $1 contribution and a five member committee will coordinate with labor locals within 100 miles to plan with the Tecumseh Park Commission.

Shawnee Schuster Ohio Sunny Hill Tecumseh Park Commission

Market report from Cincinnati shows mixed livestock and egg prices

USDA reports hogs steady to higher for choice near 18250 lb while sows ease. calves and slaughter steers up to 100 higher with bulk steer ranges 25.00 24.50. lambs, eggs, poultry and butter prices listed with regional variations and several weight classes noted.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

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