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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

3

Glouster Scouts Enjoy Parkersburg Camporee Experience

Glouster Troop 73 members report from a Parkersburg camporee with 13 scouts earning blue ribbons for high ratings and camp inspections. They joined Holy Cross troop members in projects and a scout circus, ending with a Sunday barbeque by the Parkersburg Lions Club. Adult leaders were James Roback Bob Carter and John Roback.

Glouster Troop 73 Glouster Boy Scouts Parkersburg Ohio West Virginia City Park Parkersburg Lions Club Holy Cross Glen Mathews Fred Thomas Tony Covella Lewis Jennice Charles Jennice Dick Heiskell Charles Carter Lawrence Ley Bob Croushore Jim Bailey Paul Beshara Pete Wolf George Thomas James Roback Bob Carter John Roback

Lewis Speaks at Cheshire Methodist Church Service

Herman Lewis of Cheshire was guest speaker during the morning worship at the Methodist Church while Rev. F G Boroff was away. Lewis recently moved from Hollister to Chester to become superintendent of the schools with his family joining him.

Glouster Herman Lewis Cheshire Methodist Church F. G. Boroff Lewis Hollister High School Chester Mary Delaware

Chambers Son Born In Union Furnace Area

Mr and Mrs Harley Chambers of Union Furnace announce the birth of a son on Sunday.

Dolores Costello Stars in Beloved Brat Comeback Picture

Warner Bros. drama Beloved Brat features ex star Dolores Costello as a schoolteacher guiding Bonita Granville who plays a bratty pupil. The film marks Costello’s comeback under a long term Warner-First National contract with Natalie Moorhead and others in support.

Dolores Costello Warner Bros Brat Yena Iss Costello Bonita Granville Dolores Miss Costello Warner-First National John Barrymore Natalie Moorhead Donald Crisp Donald Briggs Lucille Gleason Emmett Wogan Arthur Lubin Lawrence Kimble Jean Negulesco

Serenade for Mr and Mrs James Mitchell in Glouster

An old fashioned serenade was given to Mr and Mrs James Mitchell Monday night. A large procession of cars followed as they sat in the rear seat of a car through Glouster and Hollister streets.

Glouster James Mitchell Glouster and Hollister

Glouster Social Briefs Highlight Local Gatherings

Glouster social notes chronicle a Saturday meeting of the Glouster Kings Heralds at Betty White’s home with Anna Louise Logue leading the Junior Missionary Friend program. Members and guests shared scripture, stories, and a noon meal before reporting summer visits and travels around Glouster and nearby towns.

Summer school attendees from Hollister and Glouster

Several Hollister and Glouster teachers attend summer school at Ohio University. Named attendees include Miss Jane Murray, Miss Margaret Hemsley, Miss Frances Thomas, and Miss Eva Kientz. The Loyal Workers Class of Hollister U B Church plans an outing to Old Man's Cave, meeting at the church at 8 am Thursday.

Glouster Hollister Ohio University Jane Murray Margaret Hemsley Frances Thomas Eva Kientz Cave Glouster Loyal Worker's Hollister U. B Old Man's Cave

Mayor to arraign Ed Tippy on board bill charge

Ed Tippy was arrested Monday night by Marshal Fred Heck on failing to pay a board bill. He was to be arraigned before Mayor C. F. Wallace today.

Glouster Ed Tippy Fred Heck C. F. Wallace

Meigs Scouts Attend Camp Meigs Camporee

Meigs County troops 40 and 49 from Middleport and Pomeroy joined about 500 scouts from the Kootaga Area at Parkersburg for a three day Boy Scouts of America Camporee. Severe rain did not dampen the enthusiasm as the group broke camp Sunday. Charles Reed earned a rank advancement at the Court of Honor. Troop 40’s R E McKay and Troop 49’s Harry Ohlinger led activities in Scoutmaster Spencer’s absence. The Pom eroy troop won the beauty prize with an ultra modern steamline chariot.

Middleport Pomeroy Boy Scouts of America Parkersburg Kootaga Meigs County Charles Reed C. F. Reed R. E. McKay Harry Ohlinger Spencer Ohio University Elks

Hospitalization for Taylor Ridge man after leg injury

Everett Smith of Taylor Ridge was taken to the Medical Arts Building in Columbus Monday morning for an X ray and observation possibly for a brace. The trip was in the Robinson ambulance. Reverend L V Stansbury and Reverend J B Warewood will lead the Second Baptist Church service Sunday evening at 7 30 pm in Rendville.

Glouster Everett Smith Taylor Ridge Medical Arts Columbus Smith Robinson Ambulance

Beshara Family Attends Zanesville Commencement

Mr and Mrs Aloysius Beshara with Miss Betty Beshara Edwin Joseph and Charles Beshara attended the Zanesville High School and law school commencements. Relatives were members of the graduating classes.

Glouster Aloysius Beshara Betty Beshara Edwin Joseph Charles Beshara Zanesville Zanesville High School Law School

Cherries Rise in Local Market Amid Good Crops

Logan markets report cherries entering the scene with Marion Laurel and Washington Townships producing strong crops. Black heart varieties are common and most orchards on high ground avoided frost damage, boosting supply this week.

Logan Marion Laurel Washington

Bible School Opens In Bradbury Church

The Daily reports vacation Bible School began at Bradbury Church on Tuesday led by Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. King with Thurman Carsey Philip Russell and J P Miller teaching handicrafts. The program ends June 17 with diplomas at a church commencement.

Barn Fire Destroys Farm Buildings Near Wilkesville

A large barn and other farm structures on Mrs. Billa Davis’s property were destroyed by fire on Saturday with the origin under investigation. School board hires announced. Emil Steffin replaced by Wellington Spires as janitor. Lawrence Keck named Hawk route driver. A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Merold Fletcher followed their marriage. Master Mason degree conferred at Orphans Friend Lodge F and A M. K of P and McArthur Lodge regular meetings held with members admitted. Refreshments served after the lodge.

Wilkesville Billa Davis Board of Education Emil Steffin Wellington Spires Lawrence Keck Hawk Merold Fletcher

Heavy Rains Fail To Halt Cheshire Meet

Cheshire reports show heavy rain did not stop the annual meeting and quarterly conference at the Methodist Church with broad church representation. Dr. R. B. Foster presided. talks by Reverends Westerman Huntington and a pageant directed by the Fosters followed. plans noted for a June 19 Children’s Day program at the church.

Cheshire R. B. Foster Westerman Grace Church Gallipolis Huntington New Boston Foster Methodist Church Winton Baptist Church BYPU S. V. Sayre Woman’s Home Missionary Society Higginbotham Baptist Church

Carnival Traveler From Watertown Plans Fall Return

Virgil Derr of this city writes that he has traveled with a carnival since early spring, which began in Florida and moved northward. He will not return home until late fall.

Logan Virgil Derr Watertown N. Y Florida

Cy Rockhold Returns Home To Glouster From Albuquerque

Cy Rockhold came back to his parents in Glouster on Sunday after spending winter in Albuquerque New Mexico. He graduated from Albuquerque High School on June 3 and plans to spend the summer in Glouster with Mr and Mrs C K Rockhold before entering the University of Albuquerque in the fall.

Glouster John Wallace Joe Gaine E. FE. Slifer Barbara Jean Troy Betty Jean Logan Charles Duncan Barberton E. B. Matthews Edward Matthews Robert Matthew Carl Dupler Larry Logoln R. C. Galloway Christine Galloway J. W. Galloway Athens Wayne Wiley and Son Austin McCluney Fred Burdiss Clarence Mason Eugene Jones Kingston Heenan Jones Dean Pough Zaleski Joe Cavanaugh Evan Williams Lewis Trason David Columbus Margaret Trasin Trasin Ohio State University Pittsburgh Cy Rockhold Albuquerque N. M C. K. Rockhold University

Oil of Salt Foot Relief Advertises Quick Relief

Quick Foot Relief claims OIL-of-SALT soothes tired itching and burning feet and helps Athlete's Foot. The advertisement says the liquid works for cuts burns bruises insect bites and sunburn. A money back guarantee is offered if customers are not satisfied.

Hocking liquor cases shifted for grand jury

U S Commissioner Robert Newton moved the Hocking County liquor case of Mrs Lela Van Fossan and Mrs Carol Truex to grand jury for fall consideration. Both pleaded not guilty and waived examination. Each woman posted a $1000 bond and were released.

Columbus U.P U. S Robert Newton Lela van Fossan Carol Truex Salt Creek Township Hocking County

Cherringtons Return After East Trip

Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington came home Sunday night from New York City after a three week stay. He attended the New York Post Graduate Hospital during the visit and reports healing from a burned right hand caused by a gas explosion prior to departure.

Staten Sentenced at Mansfield Reformatory Hearing

Logan John Staten of Starr Township was taken to Mansfield Reformatory by Deputy Nellis Smith Monday. He appeared before Judge Phil Henderson Saturday for sentencing after a previous forgery case and probation violation, which led to his reformatory term.

Logan John Staten Starr Township Mansfield Reformatory Nellis Smith Phil Henderson Staten Reformatory

Wheat Is Damaged by Frosts in Washington Township

Wheat samples were brought to the Extension Service Office by W. H. Mowery revealing frost damage from last month. Heads are stunted and not well filled. final loss awaits threshing.

Logan Extension Service W. H. Mowery Washington Township

Logan hearing set for Dalton and Kinderknecht

William Dalton and George Kinderknecht of Columbus face a juvenile court hearing in Logan on June 16 before Judge E L Ewing, charged with tending to contribute to the delinquency of a 16 year old Logan boy.

Logan William Dalton George Kinderknecht Columbus E. L. Ewing

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