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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1953

Page

10

Glouster Area Personal Notices Highlight Family Visits

Glouster residents report weekend visits from James Richards and daughter Mary Lou Akron to his brother Harry Richards and sister Miss Bess Richards. Suzanne Colbert heads to Cleveland for work at Republic Steel Co. Jeffrey Emrick visits with Dora Emrick and L. T. Munden. Gordon and Bryson families visit Elizabeth Gordon and John Bryson's brood. Jack Edwards family from Dayton and London visit Mrs Edwards' mother Essa Cairelli as Donna Rogers visits home ahead of Logan wedding attended by Miss Marjorie Ellis and Floyd Preston both employed in Columbus.

James Richards Glouster Mary Lou Akron Harry Richards Bess Richards Suzanne Colbert Cleveland Republic Steel Co Robert Emrick Jeffrey Pittsfield Robert Edwards London Edwards Essa Cairelli James Donna Rogers Holly Rogers Miss Rogers

BTU Officers Are Selected

In Glouster the Baptist Training Union elected Dr. W. M. Parham as president at a recent church business meeting. Officers chosen at a Sunday gathering include Mrs. Rosa Williams as co-director, Mrs. Rose Parham as secretary, Wiley Harris as treasurer, Mrs. Ethel Riley as acting pianist, and Mrs. Ora Viney as choirister. Prayer meeting leaders for Wednesday at 7:30 p m at First Baptist Church will be Clifford Johnson and Wiley Harris.

Glouster First Baptist Church Clifford Johnson Wiley Harris W. M. Parham The Baptist Training Union Rosa Williams Rose Parham Ethel Riley Ora Viney

Glouster Man Wins Promotion in Korea

Franklin H. Collins of Glouster has been promoted to sergeant while serving in Korea with the 45th Infantry Division. An aidman in a medical company, he entered the Army in February 1952 and trained at Camp Pickett. Since arriving in Korea last September he earned the Combat Medical Badge and the Korean and UN service ribbons.

Glouster Franklin H. Collins Harley Collins Fairview Ave Korea 45Th Infantry Collins Army Camp Pickett

Community Fans Travel to Indians Yankees Game

Several local baseball fans journeyed to Cleveland on Sunday to see the Indians play the Yankees. The group included Bernard Rice, Max McGee, Barney Molnar, Joe Williams, Max Morris, Bob Gamwell Jr, Joe Sayre, Warren Chappelear, L. G. DeLong, Dick Guinther, James Dennison and Lawrence Colbert.

Glouster Cleveland Bernard Rice Max McGee Barney Molnar Joe Williams Max Morris Bob Gamwell Joe Sayre Warren Chappelear L. G. DeLong Dick Guinther James Dennison Lawrence Colbert

White Graduates from Fort Lee Repair Course

Pvt. Oren White, son of residents of Carpenter, completes the general equipment repair course at the Quartermaster School Fort Lee Virginia. A Springfield High School graduate he entered military service in December 1952.

Carpenter Pvt Oren White Quartermaster School Fort Lee Springfield High School

Oldest Agricultural Society in United States Details

The Philadelphia agriculture organization known as the oldest agricultural society in the United States is referenced as the Eoeo Agriculture, with the identifier 785.

Agricultural Society United States Philadelphia Eeoe Agriculture

Markets Cincinnati Hog and Cattle Prices Report

USDA market data from Cincinnati shows hogs higher across most grades with sows and bears mixed. Cattle slaughter classes steady to higher. bulls and steers see gains, vealers range 21.00 to 23.00, various cow and canner prices noted. Sheep and lambs hold steady with spring lambs 26.50 to 27.00 and ewes around 25.00 to 26.00.

Cincinnati USDA

Poultry and Butter Prices Reported for Cincinnati

AP dispatch from Cincinnati lists current wholesale prices for eggs by grade including large white 34-58 percent and brown 52-57 percent, medium white 48-53 percent and brown 48-51 percent. Poultry prices cover fryers above 2% pounds 27-29, heavy hens 23-24, roosters 16-18, with night birds 19-20. Butter wholesale 70. Potatoes 1.50-5.75.

Cincinnati U.S

Bible School Money Sent To Mission

Glouster Teachers and students at the Vacation Bible school presented a program at Glouster Church of Christ. Pupils in all departments gave 10 minute reviews of two weeks work. Daily offerings totaled 24 dollars and Sunday eve nings offering raised the total to 70 dollars sent to Mountain Mission School Grundy Virginia for orphans of mountain people.

Glouster Vacation Bible School Glouster Church of Christ Mountain Mission School Grundy

Grange Hears Of Projects In Community Service Talk

GLOUSTER Trimble Grange met Saturday evening with Master J A Parrish in charge. Raymond Case introduced the theme Community Service and suggested several projects for possible Grange adoption. A general discussion followed with a potluck supper and visiting Athens Grange members. Local Grange members also attended a Pomona Grange meeting at Coolville Thursday.

Glouster Trimble Grange J. A. Parrish Raymond Case Athens Grange Pomona Grange Coolville

Frost resident Leonard C Petty dies at 77

Leonard Clarence Petty 77, of Frost, died Monday at his home after years of ill health. A Spanish and American War veteran, he lived most of his life in Frost, moved to Sidney in 1909, then returned. Survived by wife Miriam, daughters Geraldine Vocke and Josephine Bratigam, and grandchildren Bernard and Judith Brautigam. one daughter Agnes died earlier. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Frost Universalist Church. burial in Troy Baptist Cemetery with Spanish American War Veterans graveside rites. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Frost Leonard Clarence Petty Petty Sidney Rome Agnes Frost Universalist Church Mr. Petty Troy Baptist Cemetery

Complete Laundry Service and Cleaners Ad Roundup

An assorted advertisement page highlights Complete Laundry Service offering mothproofing and alterations. Other notices promote Sani dyne for dandruff from Athens Pharmacy, window awnings by Paul Fiske, Brownlie 127 Camera, Lamborn's film deals, Fina Foam upholstery cleaner, Uhiman's lost green parakeet near North Hill, and furniture refinishing services with multiple phone numbers.

Attendance Gains at Magic City Lodge Meets

An IOOF gathering at Magic City Lodge Friday evening reported increased attendance with visitors from Columbus and Charles Thomas Lodge in Jacksonville. Plans aim to boost member interest and add new members to the roll.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Columbus Charles Thomas Lodge Jacksonville

Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers on Thursday Evening

The American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m to install officers for the year. Mrs C J A ilstock department treasurer will serve as installing officer. Refreshments will be served.

Convention Planned GLOUSTER Sunday School and BPI Convention

Rev. Frank C. Cleveland announced Glouster First Baptist Church will host the GLOUSTER Providence Sunday School and BPI convention on June 20 and 21. The event gathers church groups for two days of sessions and activities.

Glouster—Providence Glouster First Baptists Church Frank C. Cleveland

UMW Auxiliary Meets in Jacksonville for Trip Plans

The Auxiliary of the UMW of A in Jacksonville will meet at Eagles Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. to discuss the annual trip. A potluck lunch will be served.

Glouster UMW of A. Jacksonville Eagles Halis

Public Auction of Luella S. Stiles Estate at 35 Brown Ave

The estate of Luella S. Stiles deceased offers for sale at public auction at 1 pm on the 15th of June 1953 its household goods. Items include living and dining room furniture, kitchen wares, piano, gas stove, antiques, beds, dishes, pictures, and more. D. H. Sams is administrator with John West as auctioneer and E. Berry as attorney.

Luella S. Stiles Brown Avenue Athens Athens County Ohio Luella 8S. Stiles D. H. Sams John West Co. E. Berry

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