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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
7
Glouster High School Tom Cats meet Gibisonville Friday at 7 p m in the Southeastern Ohio district tournament in Logan. A victory sets up a Friday 14 March meeting with the Hollister McArthur winner. If either winner advances, semi finals are scheduled for Saturday March 15 with the finals that evening.
Three local youths Brose Leach Ralph Gwilym and William Mesaros arrived at Fort Knox Kentucky to start a 12 week training at the First Armored Division Training Center Recruits were greeted at the railroad station by regimental bands and welcomed by Major General Magruder Brigadier General H W Baird and others.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Figley’s home with eleven members. Mrs. Thompson led devotions from John 1 1 17. President Pedicord noted the county regional conference in Athens on April 15. New member Mrs. Henry joined.
Federal Adult WPA Education Class in welding will be organized at the Walter Goff garage next to Gamwell's Clover Farm Store at Main and North Sts. It will meet three times weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Two classes with 32 people have completed the course. Anyone 16 years of age or over is eligible to attend.
California produced its largest vegetable crop in 1932, led by tomatoes with a market value of 53,247,000 dollars. The data highlight tomatoes as the top vegetable producer for that year and show strong market demand and pricing.
Ton Jon claims to aid kidney liver and stomach trouble nervousness and constipation. It is said to cleanse organs and improve elimination while toning blood and nerves. Testimonials describe relief from stomach issues kidney trouble and nervous exhaustion. Sold at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store.
A health advertisement touts TON JON No. 3 as a safe inexpensive remedy for muscular aches and kidney cleansing. It cites Mr. Gilbert Johnson of The Plains near Athens Ohio praising better health after using TON JON No. 3 and directs readers to Quick's Drug Store Athens for procurement.
Mrs. Richard Jones aged 90 died Friday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Matthew Breeze Cleveland after a long illness. She left New Straitsville 12 years ago and is survived by five children including Myrick Jones Monongaham PA Mrs Breeze Mrs Maggie Ross Mrs Edith Tolhurst and William Jones Toronto OH. Funeral was held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Baptist Church. Burial followed in the local cemetery.
4 H cooking group at Hollister school elected new officers Betty Cooper president Anna Lou Adams vice president secretary treasurer Alberta Mount news reporter and Doris Jane Gail secretary treasurer plus advisor Mrs Adams Refreshments were served. Notice of appointment Foster B Cornwell Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of William Jansen estate Creditor claims due in four months. Probate court notice Rose A Foster estate Administratrix F Howe hearing March 11 1941 Athens County Ohio.
Miss Lindaman forms a mixed chorus with sopranos Martha Byers Mary Virginia Logue Mary Elizabeth Clark Jo Lavon Faires Norma McAllister and Jayne Wolf altos Anna Marie Echsten kamper Rita Rice Betty Ann Nelson Juanita Williams Mary Lee Thompson Phyllis Dyer. accompanist Marion Byers. Valedictorian and salutatorian named Shirley Ann Roberts 98.33 and Laura Mildred Lantz 97.70.
The Glouster group met in the church hall with Anna Bailey and Walter Yount hosting. A March 17 father and son banquet was set and a $5 subscription to the Columbus Register for Camp Shelby soldiers was approved.
A list of names followed by notice that the next club meeting will be held on March 25 with Mrs. Mark Rothery and Mrs. Molnar as hostesses replacing the regular time. The attendees include A Noon and several Mrs. Yount Wolf Jennice members.
The Jacksonville Charge invites youths from Chauncey Millfield Trimble Jacksonville and Concord to a gathering at the Jacksonville Church Friday March 7 at 7 30 o clock A program is being arranged by Miss Maye Howard and assistants Attendees should bring sandwiches or a covered dish.
Glouster group heads to the Legion Hall at 7 30 for a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. A program on Americanism and National Defense will be followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club holds an important meeting Friday at 7 30 PM in the American Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend.
Visitors in Glouster at Mrs. Cynthia Kasler's home included her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs D E Kasler of Millfield Route 1 granddaughter Mrs Orville Jones and her child Phyllis Jo from Spencer West Virginia.
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