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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
7
In Glouster on March 2 the last high school basketball game of the season pits New Marshfield against Glouster in the gym. The New Marshfield squad gave Glouster a tight county title contest last week, forcing overtime before Glouster prevailed by a narrow margin. Many fans missed the county event and will see the teams in action tonight.
Logan Gas company officials announced acceptance of the city council rate ordinance in Chillicothe. The five year schedule starts at 1.10 per 2000 cu ft for two years, then 1.00 for the first 1000 cu ft in year three, and 1.00 for the first 500 cu ft in years four and five, with 60 cents per thousand thereafter.
In a Paris debut a famous cosmetics firm launches a parlor for men to buy beauty products to reduce aging. Critics say Paris has not embraced such male grooming and department stores may follow, fearing social backlash.
Glouster High School basketball team’s Class B county tournament trophy is displayed at Glouster State Bank. Team members and hundreds of loyal supporters feel pride in the trophy and the good will it generates locally.
In Columbus several former Athens County residents formed the Indianola Bridge club. Members include Mrs. John Matson, Mrs. Russel Matson, Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. William Rob inson, Mrs. George Lantz, Mrs. Coady, and Mrs. Hott. The group plays from 2 to 4 p.m. every two weeks at members’ homes, many in the same neighborhood.
Glouster reports the first monthly council meeting at the city building tonight at seven. Department heads will submit reports on last month as routine business lines the agenda. Homer Grange to meet at Mountville Saturday to discuss important business and seek strong attendance.
The Prince of Wales faced a breakdown in the countryside and walked about 10 miles to Craven Lodge before reaching safety.
Mrs John E Wallace was surprised Wednesday night February 29 by her sisters in Glouster. The guest list included Mrs Joseph Kay and daughter Betty Jane, Mrs Josiah Mitchell, Mrs Emanuel Hodgson, Mr and Mrs Samuel Bickley Hollister, and Mr Otto Kuhhe and daughter Catherine from Jacksonville.
Hollister Ladies' Aid Society of the United Brethren Church plans a quilting session on Tuesday with six members in attendance.
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