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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

11

Glouster Community Group Debates Smoke Less Fuel Plant

The Glouster Community Association discussed a proposed smoke less fuel industry. Inventor Henry Holman, ill in Alton, Illinois, could not attend and was to answer questions later. Members urged further study and possible site, with one critic calling the plan ill handled. A new meeting will be set after correspondence with promoter A. B. Corwin. An incorporation as a non profit was also considered. Bargain day set for August 5.

Henry Holman Alton Ill Thomas Williams A. B. Corwin Wiliams

Free Feed Planned by Jacksonville Eagles

The Jacksonville Eagles announce a Free Feed on Sunday July 24 for members their families and guests. The event seeks to welcome all attendees with a complimentary meal at the post location.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles

Glouster Couple Tours Florida Highlights

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Docie and son Ronald returned from a Florida trip visiting Silver Springs and Cypress Gardens. They stayed a week at the Dewey Motel in Hollywood by the Sea, owned by former Athens residents Harlan and Mrs. Antle, and visited Walter and Mrs. Davis of Clearwater, also former Athens residents. Mrs. Gertrude Jewell underwent surgery Monday at University Hospital Columbus, with a satisfactory condition reported.

Louis Docie Ronald Florida Silver Springs Cypress Gardens Dewey Hollywood-by-the-Sea Athens Harlan Antle Walter Davis Clearwater Gertrude Jewell

Kiwanis Club Bulb Sale Proves Extremely Successful

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club met Monday evening to canvass Glouster for a door to door bulb sale. All bulbs sold before the township was finished. Proceeds exceed $50 to support the club’s work for boys and girls and underprivileged child aid.

Glouster Kiwanis Club

Nelsonville Little Queen Contest entrants announced

Miss Cindy Kay Pickett leads entries with sponsor Franks Clover Farm and escort Frankie Kasler. Miss Teresa Bumgardner to be escorted by Billie Lower, sponsored by Fosters Drue and Jewelry Store. Miss Rita Lynn Carter of 760 Poplar St to be escorted by Richie Taylor, sponsored by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Deadline for entries August 15.

Cindy Kay Pickett Frank Pickett Kimberly Franks Clover Farm Store Frankie Kasler Robert Easler Teresa Bumgardner Billie Lower Robert Lower Bumgardner Robert Bumgardner Fosters Drue and Jewelry Store Rita Lynn Carter Poplar St Richie Taylor Dick Tavlor Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Miss Carter Bernard Carter

Joint Service Planned by Nel sonville Ministers

Nel sonville ministers and city church leaders planned a cooperative united church service for the Parade of the Hills opening on Sunday August 21. Nearly every church pledged support to worship together regardless of denomination or race with sessions in each church followed by a city park service at the amphitheater. Gilbert Courtney, the general chairman, said choirs would join in a unified hymn and special seating would assist elderly attendees.

Nelsonville United Church Gilbert Courtney Ball Park

Benefit Dance Planned by Jacksonville Eagles

Jacksonville Eagles announce a benefit dance Friday night July 29 to aid the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets may be bought from any fireman or at the Eagles hall. The Savage orchestra from Rosville will furnish music.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Fire Department of Eagles Savage Roseville

Plains Alumni Association Elects Officers in Nelsonville

The Plains Alumni Association met in the school community room electing Iona Harrison Grace as president with David Winefordner as vice president Wilma Lanning secretary and Mary Mason Michael treasurer. Dues are set at 1 per year and class secretaries are named for member contact. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7. Interested alumni are invited to attend.

Nelsonville the Plains Alumni Association Iona Harrison Grace David Winefordner Wilma McHarg Lanning Mary Mason Michael Sue Coon Nancy Hawk Mary Lee Hardy Michael Max Michael David Winefordser LaDonna McDonald Sanborn Charles McAllister Bill Hawk Ruth Wilson Davies Donna Shafer Adams Donna Collins Francis Virgie Thompson Shields

Murray City Guests Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Harry Schradder and Mr and Mrs H D Arnold with sons of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Wilburt Sanborn. Mr and Mrs Clifford Brooker visit sister Ruth Pinnick in East Fultonham. Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and Mont Anderson of East Canton visit Murray City relatives including Mr and Mrs Harry Shaffer and Mrs Hod Gill.

Harry Schradder H. D. Arnold and Sons Columbus Wilburt Sanborn Clifford Brooker Brooker Ruth Pinnick East Fultonham Walter Anderson Mont Anderson East Canton Harry Shaffer Hod Gill Frank Williams Murray City

Church Fellowships To Meet Saturday in Nelsonville

Four area churches join for a Saturday 7:30 p.m. fellowship at the Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church. Rev. J Davenport to speak. member churches include Happy Hollow Community, Athens Gospel, Plains Free Will Baptist.

Nelsonville Fellowship of Churches J. Davenport Happy Hollow Athens Gospel Church Plains Free Wit Baptist Church

WSCS Meeting Planned by Glouster Church Group

The WSCS of Glouster Methodist Church meets Thursday July 28 at 7 30 p m in the church social room. Mrs Kate Parks leads the program with Miss Mabel LeFever as devotional leader and Mrs Merrill Ogg and Mrs J H Elias as hostesses.

Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church Kate Parks Mabel LeFever Merrill Ogg J. H. Elias

Murray City Senior Youth Honor Marie O Rourke Party

The Murray City EUB Senior Youth Fellowship held a surprise party honoring Mrs. Marie O Rourke. Present were Mrs. Lilly Houser Mrs. Gertie Harvey Mrs. Luella Dixon Mrs. Clara James Mary Beavan and others.

Murray City EUB Marie O’ Rourke Lilly Houser Gertie Harvey Luella Dixon Clara James Mary Beavan

Surprise Party Honors Local Figures

A community gathering celebrated Elizabeth Simpson, Mrs Callie Martin, Rev and Mrs Lloyd Smith and family, Mary Ellen Gee, Helen Campbell, Carolyn Spencer, Dianne Anders, Janet Anders, Nora Carey, Sharon Carey, Erma Campbell, Judy Robson, and Eleanor Spencer.

Elizabeth Simpson Callie Martin

Mrs. Darling Hosts Catholic Ladies Study Club

GLOUSTER The Catholic Ladies Study Club met Tuesday in the Church Hall with Mrs. Frank Darling as host. A sacred reading was given by Mrs. Ken Neville and other readings by Mrs. Martin Ginnan and Mrs. Mary Jennice. Lunch followed for several members. next meeting slated for August 16 with hostess Mrs. Alberta Snowden.

Ladies Study Club Church Hall Frank Darling Josephine Hedfelt Ken Neville Martin Ginnan Mary Jennice Betty Deal Mark Rothery Martha Covella Albert Snowden Lena Covella Leo Smith Norbert Johnston Darling Alberta Snowden

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