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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1953
Page
3
Local IOOF and Rebekah Lodges hosted a midweek social with ice cream and games. Coolville guests included Clyde Parrish and Miss Mabel Tidd from Parkersburg, plus other regional visitors. The report also notes summer travels, church notices, and a camp meeting affecting Sunday services.
Mrs Clara White and her guests Mrs J S James and her son Sammy, along with Mrs Nora James of Dallas, Texas, have been spending time in the area as they vacation with local company.
Mrs Annie Shenefield of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs Ray Strausbaugh. Joe Strong and family visit in Columbus. Harley Strong and wife announce birth of son Billy Joe on July 23 at Chamberlain Clinic. Grandparents Joe Strong Wilkesville and Henry Reibel Pomeroy. Great grandmother Dora Bobo Hamden. Carey Strausbaugh and son James Newark spent weekend with relatives. American Legion meeting in Cleveland. Cassie Andralites hosts dinner July 24 for husband’s birthday with Clovis Strausbaugh Andy Colwell Virgil Justice and families. Mrs Freda Mulholland and daughter move to Pomeroy.
The Kiwanis Club in Glouster discussed broom and mop sales and a scrap metal drive to aid the Child Welfare and Boys and Girls Fund. The plan was sent to the fundraising committee for details and timing this summer and fall. Also talked were National Kids Day observance and the Boys and Girls Committee role. A board meeting follows the next regular session, with a division at Gallipo is on Sunday Aug 9.
George Raymond Thomas of Roseville Ohio and Miss Juanita Jean Gussler of Glouster Route 7 were married on Tuesday July 28 at the home of Thomas Williams Sr Justice of the Peace who officiated the ceremony. The bride’s mother Mrs Della Gussler attended. The couple will reside in Roseville. A number of relatives including the Carters of Dayton and Columbus marked the day with family visits.
Carolyn Sue and Peggy Harry celebrated birthdays at the Park on July 21 with a party attended by numerous friends and relatives. Guests included John and Paul McAllister Emily and Jennifer Brown Bill Charles and Amy Bell Patton Tommy Thompson Terry and Barry Boyd plus many others and invited friends Trinda Sue Meade Ken Allen Humphrey Jane Docie and Sue Ann Vore.
Mrs May Glaspy of Trimble entertained at a July 23 birthday party for her granddaughter Tonie Anne. Games and prizes were awarded to Janice Kinder Linda Hoffman Anne Heiser Mary Jane Ginnan Bonnie Mason and Richard Dunkle. Refreshments served to those listed and to Ruth Hupp Susan Fleming Phyllis Bulstron Coletta Davis Charles Dixon Mickey Akkins Kenneth McLaughlin Michael Morrison Douglas Davis Richard Dunkle Larry Conway Donnie Adington Ernie Lewis David Grigsby Bill Heiser and Junior Barrett.
Trimble Grange met in Grange Hall with J A Parish in charge. First and second degrees were conferred on two candidates. Helen Parish gave a brief lecture. Athens County Fair display was discussed again. The meeting closed with a watermelon feed.
George Campbell Robert Skinner and Fd Moore and Auxiliary delegates Miss Josephine Hedfelt Mrs Esther Lamborn and Mrs Leona Orme returned Sunday from Cleveland where the state convention of the American Legion was held.
Mrs Charles Grinsted and families from Nelsonville Cleveland Willoughby and Newark visited local residents including Clarence Banfield Sr and family. Larry Smith Murray City, Jack Bookman and North American Aviation guests at Buckeye Lake picnic. Elizabeth Roberts and relatives from Columbus Columbus area visited Nelsonville. Shaffer and Oakley dispute noted.
Zemo provides prompt relief for surface skin rashes including eczema prickly heat and athlete's foot. The formula stops scratching aiding faster healing and clearing. Extra Strength Zemo advised for stubborn cases.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams returned from a two week trip with a Washington stopover to Atlantic City and New York City joined by relatives including Frank Key and Lawrence Williams. Miss Joan Keith visited the Williams home. Julius Bratka was readmitted to Mount St Mary Hospital for surgery. Various local guests gathered at the Carr, Hall, and Andrews homes with multiple family visits and two week plans in Jacksonville and Akron.
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