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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1938

Page

6

Two Lodges To Take Part In Installation Ceremony

A joint installation will be held at the Odd Fellow Lodge tonight with members of the Charles Thomas Lodge of Jacksonville and the Magic City Lodge of Glouster. R. I. Wolf district deputy grand master of Coolville will install officers. A social hour and refreshments follow.

Glouster Odd Fellow Lodge Charles Thomas Lodge Jacksonville Magic City Lodge of R. I. Wolf Coolville

Food To Be Given Out In Glouster Saturday

Surplus commodities will be distributed at the office of the Mayor in Glouster on Saturday morning starting at 9 o'clock. The distribution is announced by the corporation and will provide food to residents in need.

Glouster

Voting Places Will Be Same This Year In Glouster

In Glouster the August primary will use the same polling sites as last year. Locations include Sam Cunningham’s business room on North Street Hotel Gordon’s business room on High Street Ben Hooper residence on Summit Street and a room in Trimble Township building on the west side. Richard Jones underwent tonsil removal surgery in Athens Tuesday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones. Women of the Moose met recently with 12 members attending Ice cream and apple pie were served and July birthdays celebrated with gifts.

Glouster Sam Cunningham North St Gordon High St Ben Hooper Summit St Trimble Township Richard Jones Athens Ernest Jones Glouster Glouster Women of the Moose

Music Pupils Appear In Glouster Concert

Pupils of Mrs. Harriet Weymueller performed a musical recital at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening. The program featured vocal and piano selections including solos, duets, trios, and quartets with pieces such as Cloud Pictures, The Post Man, Camp of Glory, and Open Thy Heart.

Glouster Harriette Weymueller Methodist Church Beatrice Thompsson Bobby Weymueller JoAnn Heck The Rita Rice Jessie Janchius Phyllis Kleinman Diane Blower Lois Golding Barbara Richardson Mary V. Logue Beatrice Thompson Parla Gloria Heck Thy Heart Lois Balderson

Concert Highlights Include Rita Rice and Friends

A recital section features Rita Rice with a piano quartet performing Galop March joined by Anne Weymueller Neva Golding Gloria Heck and Lois Balderson in a program of light classical pieces at the venue.

of the Flowers Rita Rice Galop March Anne Weymueller Neva Golding Gloria Heck Lois Balderson

Church Services and events in Glouster and Center Ossipee

In Glouster the Church of Christ lists services with sermons and music duties, while the Loyal Daughters plan an ice cream social on July 29. The Methodist Church in Glouster also announces Sunday activities and a free dance sponsored by the Governor Club at Moose Hall. In Center Ossipee, N H a motorist was fined for speeding. Dr Samuel Johnson wrote Rasselas quickly to cover his mother's funeral expenses.

Glouster Church of Christ D. P. Morris William Wallace Loyal Daughters Lalla Danford F. G. Boroff Epworth League Glouster—Lawyer For Governor Moose Hall Ossipee N. H James Denning Chelsea Mass Denning Samuel Johnson Rasselas

Modern Woodmen Picnic in Athens County Fairgrounds

The state wide Modern Woodmen of America event at Athens County Fairgrounds occurs Sunday July 31 with drills by Woodmen Forester bands from across Ohio. A marching program runs 1 PM to midnight with dancing, greyhound races, Earl C Roses show, prize drawings, and a fireworks finale supervised by Harry Lackey.

Woodmen of America Athens County Fairgrounds Woodmen Forester Earl C. Rose Westinghouse Roger Bros Elgin Harry Lackey Athens

Smith Directs Agents Work in Modern Woodmen

Maurice R. Smith of Kansas City was named superintendent of agents for Modern Woodmen of America by Oscar E. Aleshire after his election as national president. A former commanding general of the Ester department since 1925, Smith served in WWI balloon service and rose to major, saw overseas action, was shot down at St Mihiel, and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. He is the first to jump with the new American army parachute.

Maurice R. Smith Kansas City Modern Woodmen of America Oscar E. Aleshire Society Mr. Smith Modern Woodmen Forester Department Air Service United States Army St. Mihiel

Aleshire Named Fourth MWA Chief Executive

Oscar E. Aleshire became the Modern Woodmen of America's fourth national president on January 1 after 40 years with the society and 20 years as national treasurer. He succeeds A. R. Talbot of Lincoln who resigned after 47 years. Aleshire, from Chicago, formed Parker Aleshire and Co in 1901 and led a three month member drive that yielded 11 880 new members, ending a seven year decline.

Oscar E. Aleshire Modern Woodmen of America Mr. Aleshire A. R. Talbot Lincoln Nebr Aleshire Chicago Parker, Aleshire and Co Chicago Board of Underwriters Maurice R. Smith

Athens Camp Grows Under Bennett Woodmen Secretary

T R Bennett, secretary of the Athens Camp MWA, has served Woodmen for over 30 years. He has devoted effort to promoting Woodmen affairs and since taking the secretary role the local camp has seen increased activities and membership.

Athens Bennett T. R. Bennett MWA

Ray G Ray long serving modern woodmen official

Joseph G Ray national secretary of Modern Woodmen of America has held the post since 1920 and earlier served the society for more than 48 years. He has risen from stenographer to chief executive officer and edits The News Letter and daily bulletin for head camp meetings, maintaining contact with local camp secretaries.

Woodmen of America Joseph G. Ray Society W. A. Northcott Ray

Akron man named chief organizer for Athens Woodmen team

Col. C. F. Munz of Akron has been appointed chief for ester for Ohio. He is well known among Woodmen members statewide and is currently active in organizing a team for Athens.

Col. C. F. Munz Akron Ohio Athens

Judge Homer A. Ramey to MC Modern Woodsmen Picnic

Judge Homer A. Ramey of Jedo will serve as master of ceremonies at the Modern Woodsmen of America picnic in Athens on Sunday. His known wit and humor are expected to entertain attendees.

Homer A. Ramey Jedo Athens

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