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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
2
Mayor Frank Binderbasin Jr of Jacksonville announced a meeting of the Old Settlers Reunion committee in the mayor's office on Wednesday at 7 30 P M Citizens interested in the three day reunion ending on Labor Day are invited to be present.
Mrs Lillie Gallo hosted the Past Nobie Grands Club at Route 13 with twelve members attending. Readings were given by several members and a mystery package won a prize for Mrs Anna Echstenkamper. A get well card was sent to Mrs Ora Jones. Next potluck is at Odd Fellows Hall.
Inman of McLeish area and Miller of Colum bus, formerly Glouster, appeared in mayor's court. Miller pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and fined. failure to pay led to Athens County Jail. Crago, riding with Miller, also fined for intoxicated driving. Inman lost control on Morgan Street, striking a pole, wall and properties near Tom Brown and John Hinton. Miller’s car wrecked on Route 13 near stadium. he was wounded.
Glouster Mr and Mrs H A Rogers and daughter Donna drove to Richmond Kentucky on Thursday to fetch their son Roy a student at Eastern State College for summer vacation. The family also spent Sunday afternoon at Lake Hope with Richard Jones and Freda Summers.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Glouster Church of Christ opened with enrollment higher than last year on opening day. It runs weekdays through June 17, with certificates awarded to students attending at least five sessions at a program June 19.
The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Fred Brown’s home on Braun Street Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members plan a social session and discuss club matters in a neighborhood gathering.
More than 160 attended the Vinton High School Alumni banquet at the high school. Officers for next year include Jennie R. Elliott president and Opal Stewart secretary. Also noted were Mrs. Robin Baker Reed as president and James L. Clark as toastmaster.
Jacksonville Busybee 4-H Club meeting at Catherine Miller home discussed health rules led by Dianna Clemons and Dora Malone. A follow up gathering is planned Thursday at noon in the Jacksonville grove with a potluck lunch.
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