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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1941

Page

10

Glouster Council Discusses Street Lighting Extension

Glouster officials hear that Urbancrest residents want better lighting after Trimble sidewalk project success. The mayor authorizes NYA and WPA projects, appoints John Binderbasin Jr. to the Public Affairs Board, and orders foot patrols on State Route 13 to curb speeding and livestock issues. The city reports $25,705.47 on deposit and February collections of $83.40.

Glouster Glouster Village Board of Public Affairs Trimble Urbancrest Hoffman Williams NYA WPA John Binderbasin J. H. Elias Council Ernest Parker Carson Vernon Athens

Certificates Earned by GLOUSTER High School Students

GLOUSTER High School awarded chenille letters and certificates of attendance and cooperation. Recipients include Lois McGrew Earl Echsten kamper Whiliam Figley Bill Wright Paul Byers Twila Mae Williams Marion Byers Richard Jones Kenneth Skinner Jack Sharike Martha Byers Irene White Ralph Byers Richard By ers Richard Eddy Millard Mun den James Davis Richard Williams Jim Wolf Bill Morris Billy Parker Jeannine Hines Jack Anderson Leo Thompson. The letters are scarlet and gray in color shaped like a lyre with a scarlet G at the center.

Glouster Lois McGrew Earl Echstenkamper Whiliam Figley Bill Wright Paul Byers Twila Mae Williams Marion Byers Richard Jones Kenneth Skinner Jack Sharike Martha Byers Irene White Ralph Byers Richard Byers Richard Eddy Millard Munden James Davis Richard Williams Jim Wolf Bill Morris Billy Parker Jeannine Hines Jack Anderson

Aldrich Family on Radio and Screen Debuts at Athena

The Aldrich Family remains a radio sensation and stars in Life With Henry at the Athena Theater. Jackie Cooper leads as Henry Aldrich with Hedda Hopper as his mother and Leila Ernst debuting as the leading lady. Fred Niblo plays the father, and Eddie Bracken appears as Dizzy. The story from Clifford Goldsmith, with Don Hartman, is directed by Jay Theodore Reed. A third untitled picture is planned, hinting at a series.

Aldrich Jackie Cooper Paramount Henry Aldrich Henry Athena Theater Hedda Hopper Leila Ernst Eddie Bracken Dizzy Fred Niblo Mary Kay Stewart Harriett Josephine Whittell Clifford Goldsmith Goldsmith Don Hartman Scenarist Jay Theodore Reed

Lower Fixture Trend Prompts Bathroom Design Shifts

A decade ago bath fixtures varied little, but designers now favor lower fixtures for harmony and practicality. Prospective homeowners are urged to consider needs, with emphasis on utility, shapes, sizes, and colors. Some new models sit as low as 16 inches from floor to rim.

Drury Drug Keglers Top Turners In League Match

Drury Drugs defeated Turners Sales Room two games on Wolf's Alleys. Maxine Johnston led with a 200 high single and 519 high three game total. Delores Eddy and Margaret Ann McCune tied for second high single at 191 while Eddy posted 492 in three games.

M. A. McCune F. Lantz M. Johnston Soain Turners Sales Room Vv. Lemady M. Hardy FPS Eneuse M. Hemsley E. Hemsley

Children of Church Present Program at First Baptist

In Glouster the Children’s Band of the First Baptist Church, led by Miss Annetta Bland, performed with solo God Bless America by Wilbur Howard House on the Hill by Bernadine Goodman a Bible story by Emma Viney and attendees including Gloria Dillard Andrew and Willis Howard Roy Harding Cecia Goodman Joyce Viney Bethaleen Mayles Next meeting is on March 16 at the church H F Kittle of Kittle Lumber and Supply on a southern states trip with William Clark of Amesville Athens Flooring Company salesman.

Glouster The First Baptist Church Annetta Bland God Bless America Wilbur Howard Bernadine Goodman Bible Story Emma Viney Gloria Dillard Andrew and Willis Howard Roy Harding Cecia Goodman Joyce Viney Bethaleen Mayles H. F. Kittle Kittle Lumber and Supply Company William Clark Amesville Athens

Bartlett Falls to Lower Salem in County Tournament

Bartlett lost to Lower Salem 24 21 in the Washington County Class B tournament in Marietta last week. The item notes community events and residents including Mrs Lydia Williams hosting Bartlett Bridge Club, O E S chapter plans, and various local statuses.

Bartlett Washington Harry Webster John Idaho Robert Estep Columbus Albert Bowman Longley Bowman John Armstrong Sharpsburg Augusta Shaner Harry Glover Zern M. Cunningham Glouster W. D. Hollingsworth

Superstitious Rheumatism Cures Listed

An old remedy list prescribes various beliefs for rheumatism such as wearing rings of lead silver and brass left thumb brass belt red flannel nutmeg around the neck sleeping with a dog and carrying a potato.

Livability Trend Shapes Modern Home Interiors

A study on interior design trends shows homes favor livable spaces centered on restful living rooms. Typical small-home rooms measure 12 to 18 feet by 20 to 30 feet with FHA guidelines of 10 by 16 feet. Architects favor dead end layouts to ease traffic and furniture placement around a fireplace as a focal point.

Glouster Social Notes Highlight St Patrick Theme Gatherings

Glouster social item details two club meetings in one week. Past Matrons Association at Masonic Hall hosted by Mrs O A McDonald and Mrs M M Bryson with a St Patrick theme contest won by Mrs Robert Bulloch and consolation for Mrs Anita Lewis. April hosts named. Rothwell Club met with 14 present. Mrs Ernest Williams as hostess. program on New Gadgets for Home and Garden led by Mrs W A Craft. luncheon and social hour followed. Loyal Gleaners Class surprised new teacher Mrs Ernest Williams with a silver serving tray. games and prizes awarded to several members. refreshments served.

Georgia Sayre Ernest Williams Rothwell Club William James W. A. Craft E. M. Blower W. W. Bryson M. M. Bryson A. H. Chute W. R. Drury J. H. Henshaw Jessie Hill O. A. McDonald T. A. Noon W. A. Pride C. K. Rockhold P. J. Stanley Church of Christ Audrey Dawson Dorothy Stahl Barbara Knight Martha Byers Edythe Mae Henry Evelyn Kittle Oe Stahl Delores Stansberry Lee Swartz Juanita Williams

Past Noble Grands Entertained By Local Club

GLOUSTER Past Noble Grand Club met at the home of Mrs. Earl Morris with Mrs. E. B. Morris assisting. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. James Clemons Sr., attended. Members listed include Mrs. Allison Jones, Edna Embrey, Iva Pedicord, Lenna Snowden, Mary Cheney, Emma Easler, Mary E. Roberts, and Marie Dodson. Pedicord won the contest prize. lunch featured St Patrick's appointments.

The Letter stage and screen star Bette Davis in Somerset Maugham’s play

Maugham wrote the play The Letter starring Bette Davis with director William Wyler. The drama, famed on Broadway and worldwide, follows Leslie a plantation owner’s wife who faces trial, her guarded poise masking a hidden secret revealed by a letter. Max Steiner provided music. Howard Koch adapted the story.

V. Somerset Maugham Bette Davis William Wyler Maugham Leslie Singapore Herbert Marshall Crosbie Max Steiner Howard Koch

Many Friends Attend Cunningham Rites

Glouster reports many out of town mourners for the death of Zern M. Cunningham. The list includes Raymond Cunningham Knoxville Tennessee and numerous relatives and friends from Uniontown Beckley Pandora Somerset Columbus Athens Caldwell and Trimble among others. Funeral attendance reflects wide local ties and distant connections.

Glouster Zern M Cunningham Raymond L. Cunningham Knoxville Tenn William Ray Clay Angle John Angle J. E. Jones Ruth Jones Uniontown F. R. Roberts F. D. Kinney Dean Cunningham Homer Cunningham F. W. Everett Carl Goodwill Columbus Orpah Beckman Beckley W. Va F. E. Bailles Cleveland Charles Grothaus Jimmy Pandora J. A. Goddard R. S. Goddard Sam Goddard Somerset Mary Kennard Nelsonville Harry M. Wilson Caldwell William Ray Bailles Salem Cecil M. Bell W. L. McCauley Cambridge Fern Blair Gerald Cunningham Phyllis Shirley Athens S. A. Cunningham Hamden Harry Glover Richard Brickles Bartlett Miles Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield G. B. Courtney Hazel McCafferty Riley Tedrick Alpha Beckler Vint Cunningham Web Cunningham Rye Cunningham Pauline Watkins Harvey Courtney S. D. Jackson Chauncey Jerry Goodwill Alve Bailles Lorene Penrod Glouster Rt. 1 Florence Mecum Jacksonville Merle Danford James Phillips Trimble

Missionary Society Attends Tuesday Meeting and Reflects on Leader

The GLOUSTER First Baptist Church Missionary Society met at Mrs. Helen Leach’s home with president Mrs. Clifton Mitchell presiding. They heard a report from the Sub-district convention at Middleport and mourned the death of Moderator Rev. O P Wright who served 40 years with the General Baptist Association.

Glouster—Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Helen Leach Clifton Mitchell Lew Warren Mitchell Middleport Andrew Viney O. P. Wright North Kenova General Baptist Association Brown Harry Williams Warren

Carbondale Area Personal Visits Weekend Gatherings

Carbondale residents and relatives from Athens Columbus Hamley Run New Floodwood and Canal Winchester visited family and friends over the weekend. Names mentioned include Mildred and Jimmy Barber Nancy Barber Olan Carpenter Carlin George Carlin Wilbur Young Danny Holland Fred Lanning Freddie Mills Nolan Mace Anna Howson and many others.

Carbondale Mildred Barber Jimmy Barber Nancy Barber Columbus George Barber Olan Carpenter Carlin Logan George Carlin Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Hiram Holland Fred Lanning Freddie New Floodwood Thomas Mills Ahlan Doolittle Canal Winchester Lizzie Doolittle Leo Kennard Virginia Patricia Don Kennard Barbara New Marshfield Hazel Dust Mary Lowry Myrtle Lowry Ivan Hankison Jack Sandra Nelsonville Silas Dunop Wilfred McDonald

Public library to resume regular hours Monday

Glouster library will return to its standard schedule from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Monday. The change restores afternoon and evening access for patrons after a prior adjusted timetable.

Glouster—Public Library

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