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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1950

Page

2

Birthday Celebrations Shared By Vaughan Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Vaughan and son Michael of Detroit visited Mr and Mrs Ed Vaughan. On Wednesday they joined Mr and Mrs Larry Vaughan and sons Larry and Pat of Columbus. Mrs Ed Vaughan had a birthday celebrated at a family dinner at the Braun Street home with other guests including Mr and Mrs Isaac Vaughan of Athens.

Glouster Bill Vaughan Michael Detroit Ed Vaughan Larry Vaughan Larry Pat Columbus Vaughan Braun St Isaac Vaughan Athens

Dealer Earns Four Letter Plaque in Ford Program

Glouster Merril Ogg a partner and general manager of a local auto firm received a four letter plaque from M L Hill assistant district sales manager for Ford in Cincinnati. Four letter dealers are rated for facilities management competitive spirit and finances.

Glouster Merril Ogg M. L. Hill Ford Motor Company Cincinnati

Legion Meeting Set in Glouster

McCann Frederick Post American Legion will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Local members are urged to attend to discuss post affairs and upcoming events.

Glouster McCann-Frederick Post American Legion

Glouster Council Debates Sign Changes and Street Plans

Glouster officials approved stop sign changes amid a protest from Cross Street residents led by Emmett Rogers. The council sent the sign issue to the street committee for investigation and discussed fire runs with neighboring villages, sidewalk work on Madison Street, sewer tile placement, and deputy marshal appointments. Ordinance 429 to lease the Douglas farm to Buckeye Gem Coal Co. for mining progressed to second reading. Budget figures showed February receipts and March fund totals.

Harold Rose Madison St Main Harry Dust Madison Walter Yount Broad St E. Hill St Williams Jack Russell Douglas Farm Buckeye Gem H. F. Kittle High St

Juvenile Judge Newcomb to Address Jacksonville Trime PTA

Probate Juvenile Judge John Newcomb will speak at a Jacksonville Trible PTA meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary school building.

Glouster John Newcomb Jacksonville-Trimeble Pta

Community Program Plans Discussed by American Legion Auxiliary

The Auxiliary of the American Legion met in Legion Hall to plan a community service program on March 16 featuring a musical program and a local speaker on Community Service. McCann-Frederick Post members attend as guests for the Legion's thirty first anniversary with lunch served and Charlene Donley of Oak Hill, district president, as a guest.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall McCann-Frederick Post American Legion Charlene Donley Oak Hill Eighth District

Masons Sons Hold Annual Father and Son Meeting

One hundred thirty Masons their sons and guests gathered in Masonic Hall for the annual Father and Son event. Ted Byers led as master of ceremonies with music and three play by play films of the Ohio State University Rose Bowl game narrated by Dick Fisher. A refreshments committee served hot dogs hamburgers pie and drinks.

Glouster Masonic Hall Ted Byers John Devol Maggie Daniel K. Teater Dick Fisher Ohio State University Ohio State

Juke Box and Pinball Licenses Due in Glouster

Mayor Thomas Williams reminded business places with juke boxes and pinball machines that licenses expired March 1. Those renewing must see the mayor immediately to renew at ten dollars per device.

Glouster Thomas Williams Williams

Mrs Vaughn Hosts 500 Club Meeting At Home

Mrs. Thomas Vaughn hosted the 500 club at her Glouster home Monday evening. With two tables in play Esther Lamborn won first prize, Ina Morgan second, and Mrs. Vaughn third. Refreshments were served to two guests and to seven members.

Glouster Thomas Vaughn 500 Esther Lamborn Ina Morgan Neva Clemons Delmar Gladden Helen Noon Ella McDonald Irene Morris Lamborn Morgan

Red Cross Gift Voted By UMW Auxiliary

The United Mine Workers Auxiliary of Jacksonville met at Eagles Hall with 19 members present. A $5 contribution to the Red Cross was approved. Mrs. Helen Skrotzky led the business session and the next meeting is set for March 15.

Condition Serious for Vivian Hambel in Huntington Hospital

A telegram to Hally Hambel said Vivian Hambel was taken to Veterans Hospital in Huntington on Tuesday for observation and treatment with the condition described as serious.

Glouster Vivian Hambel Veterans Hospital Huntington Hally

Magic City Lodge to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

Glouster Encampment of Magic Camp Lodge will convene in Odd Fellows Hall Monday at 8 p.m. The meeting aims to discuss lodge business and upcoming events for members and affiliates.

Magic City Lodge Glouster Magic Camp Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Knights of Pythias Meet Dreams of Rank Conferred

Glouster Lodge to hold meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. Five candidates will receive the rank of page during the session.

K OF P Glouster Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias

Past Grand Readings at Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Meeting

The Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge met at Magic City Lodge hall in Glouster. Louise Zimmer directed, Anna Echstenkamper read the Scripture, and the mystery package was awarded to Anna Echstenkamper. Readings by Echstenkamper, Nellie Jones, Mary Cheney, Edna Embrey, Glenna Reese. contest prizes awarded to six members. Birthday cake and chicken dinner honored three members. next meeting at Neva Mason's home.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Magic City Lodge Louise Zimmer Anna Echstenkamper Nellie Jones Mary Cheney Jiggs Maggie Edna Embrey Mama Spanks Glenna Reese Flo Henry Elizabeth Rankin Beulah Lee Neva Mason Margaret McHarg

Four Above Zero Reported Across Area

Thermometers in the Glouster area showed temperatures from four above to a high of 32 Friday morning. The mercury rose to 18 by 10 p.m. Friday, held at 18 Saturday morning, then climbed to 22 by 9 30 Saturday.

Mrs Kempton Hosts Nineveh Rebekah Club Meeting

Mrs Gladys Kempton hosted the Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall Jacksonville Tuesday evening. Vice president Mrs Cap talin Roberts led the session with a program by members including Maude Davis Bertha Lee Ida Brooks Melba Brown Phena Householder and Mary Conaway. Bertha Lee won the mystery prize. next gathering will be at Mrs Captolia Roberts home.

Glouster Gladys Kempton Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Jacksonville Captalin Roberts Maude Davis Bertha Lee Dad Ida Brooks Melba Brown Grandma Phena Householder Mother Winter Mary Jane Swartz Mary Conaway Ida Davis Brooks Captolia Roberts

Rites Scheduled For Harry Vernon At Glouster Church

American Legion members are asked to be at the Glouster hall at 12 15 p m Sunday to attend military funeral services for Harry Vernon at Glouster Church of Christ at 1 p m.

Glouster American Legion Harry Vernon Glouster Church

Glouster Band Boosters Meeting Postponed

A Glouster band boosters meeting scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed to Tuesday in the high school building. Banquet plans will be finalized at the session.

Glouster

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