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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1962

Page

3

Governing And Guiding: Jobs Of Local Leaders

The article stresses proactive planning and shared decision making in 4 H clubs. It emphasizes leaders anticipating next steps, guiding rather than dictating, valuing members’ viewpoints, and delegating responsibility to foster initiative and respect within the group.

Pattons Entertain At Home Dinner Honoring Patton Family

Chauncey Mrs Grover Patton of Millfield entertained Sunday with a dinner honoring Grover Patton and daughter Helen Sanders and great grandchild Brent Gillispie. Guests included Dr and Mrs W W Patton with Craig and Lisa, Mr and Mrs Maynard Coats Athens, Mr and Mrs Dale Gillespie Ironton, Mr and Mrs Joe Sanders Leslie and James, Mr and Mrs Robert Gillespie Mark and Brent Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders, Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders and Keith, Mrs William McColley Millfield, and the hosts.

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Helen Sanders Brent Gillispie Joe Sanders W. W. Patton Craig Lisa Maynard Coats Athens Dale Gillespie Ironton Leslie and James Lerington Park Robert Gillespie Mark and Brent Clarence Sanders Charles Sanders Keith William McColley

Women of the Moose Plan April Party Kickoff

The Women of the Moose held a Wednesday roundtable in Glouster and sketched tentative plans for an April party. The March 21 meeting features a potluck lunch and final party arrangements with hostess Mrs. Thomas Hardy and Mrs. Pete Gyure serving. A seventh grade Glouster Junior High sponsorship hosts a dance this Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight in the school gym with a cake walk and twist contest. Virgil Grandy is class advisor.

Glouster Women of the Moose Thomas Hardy Pete Gyure Wade Bailey Albert Gordon Edith Covella Cindy Vernon Hardy C. F. Patton Glouster Junior High School Virgil Grandy

Glouster Woman Martha Spencer Samson Dies at 85

Martha Spencer Samson 85 of Glouster Route 1 died early Friday. Born in Vinton County she was daughter of Robert and Hulda Dodd. Survived by husband Harvey five sons Ira Spencer Youngstown Dwight Spencer Lancaster Jasper Spencer Glouster Route 1 Oliver Spencer Detroit Everett Spencer Dayton and three daughters Hazel Wallace Dayton Doris Cle mons Barberton and Alice McDonald Barberton 19 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren 5 great great grandchildren. Norbert W Johnston funeral home handling arrangements. Mrs Cora Carsey Lucas formerly of Chauncey a patient in St Marys Hospital Huntington W Va room 531. The four Hs stand for Head Heart Hands and Health.

Glouster Martha Spencer Samson Vinton County Robert and Hulda Dodd Harvey Ira Spencer Youngstown Dwight Spencer Lancaster Jasper Spencer Oliver Spencer Detroit Mich Everett Spencer Dayton Hazel Wallace Doris Clemons Alice McDonald Barberton Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home Cora Carsey) Lucas Chauncey St. Marys Hospital Huntington W. Va

4 H Tractor Program Builds Nationwide 4 H Success

World War II shortages highlighted the need for tractor care and preservation. In 1944 the 4 H Tractor Program began as an experiment in 14 Midwest states and grew to a nationwide effort with the slogan Better Care Not Repair.

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Mrs. Violet M. Rutter 49 Dies in Glouster

Mrs. Violet Mae Rutter 49 of Glouster Route 3 died at Mount St Mary Hospital after a long illness. Born in Morgan County she was daughter of James and Eppine Beard. Survived by four daughters Lillie Six Trimble Ann Coon Sara Hammond Frances Spears. son James. 11 grandchildren. six brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements by Norbert W Johnston funeral home.

Glouster Violet Mae Rutter Mount St. Mary Hospital Morgan County James Eppine Hogue Beard Mahlon Lillie Trimble Ann Coon Newark Sara Hammond Frances Spears Fred Beard Wilbur Beard Idaho Lee Beard Howard Beard Chester Malta Fay Slawter Chesterhill Pauline Bethel Ollie Beard McConnelsville Norbert W. Johnston Funeral Home

Past Matrons Plan Refreshments for Eastern Star Inspection

The Glouster Past Matrons of Thea Chapter 192 met to arrange refreshments for the Eastern Star Inspection on March 15. Contests awarded prizes to Esta Haskins Sybil Kittle and Frances Sayers. April hostesses will be Vernice Antle Iva Price and Eunice Lamborn.

Glouster Thea Chapter Eastern Star Inspection Esta Haskins Sybil Kittle Frances Sayers Vernice Antle Iva Price Eunice Lamborn

Sisters Club Elects Officers In Chauncey Meeting

The Peanut Sisters Club met at Mrs. Lenora Way's home with scripture reading and prayer. Officers elected: President Lenora Way, Vice President Ruth Saffal, Secretary-Treasurer Doris Cunningham, News Reporter Janice Way. Next meeting March 20 at Mrs. Helen Baughman's.

Chauncey Peanut Sisters Club Lenora Way Doris Cunningham Ruth Saffal Janice Way Helen Baughman St. Chauncey

Kanauga 4-H and WSCS meet with multiple members

Kanauga WSCS met at Mrs Nannie and Evelyn Rothegabe homes while Kanauga 4 H'ers gathered Thursday at George's Creek Grange Hall led by Johnnie Smith president. Eighteen members and three advisors attended. Other local happenings include visits and illnesses across Gallia and nearby towns.

Kanauga WSCS Nannie Evelyn Rothegabe Kanauga 4-H’ers George’s Creek Grange Hall Johnnie Smith Tom Houck Gallipolis Lewis Lee Houck Mary Elouise Woodward Columbus

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