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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1958
Page
3
Glouster Village council met with Mayor Balderson and officials reporting income of 9450.18 and expenses 9095.10. Street repairs were urged as funds are limited, with a two year two mill levy projected to bring about 7000 total, funding a short term street plan.
The Catholic Ladies Study Club met in the church hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Robert Brennan as hostess. President Mrs. Charles Patton presided. Sacred reading by Mrs. Ed Ley. Readings by Mrs. Tom Noon and Mrs. Norbert Johnston. Roll call noted current events. Four guests attended: Mrs. Harry Flora, Mrs. Margaret Shaw, Terry, and Bonnie Brennan. Next meeting on March 25 with Mrs. Mary Jennice hosting. cancer dressings planned.
The Glouster N T Club met at Mary Johnston's home with Mrs Inez Williams presiding. Ola Eddy gave the scripture reading. Seven members and one visitor attended. readings were offered by Johnston, Grace Zimmer, Kate Vaughn, and Eddy. Mrs Williams won the mystery prize. The next gathering is set for Ola Eddy's home on April 4.
The Past Matrons of Thea Chapter gathered in Glouster at the Masonic Hall social rooms with hostesses Maude Howard and Edith Vaughn. Elinor Anderson conducted the business meeting in absence of president Louise Gladden. Readings and contests entertained ten members and one guest, Mrs. Sara Willis of Mt. Sterling, a past matron.
The Easter Seal Appeal for crippled children and adults in Athens County opened Thursday and runs through Easter Sunday. Campaign chair Mrs. William H. Allen Jr. of Nelsonville leads the effort for Athens County, with Mrs. Leonard Lamp coordinating Jacksonville Trimble Hollister and Greens Run areas. Jacksonville High School typing class handles mailings. Mothers Club of Jacksonville also assists.
Harold Vaughn reports Lake Burr Oak books open April 1 for boat docks, licenses and stakes with last year sites to be renewed by May 1. Docks cost 22.40, licenses 15, stakes 3. New road repairs underway at Bishopville and a beach road upgrade planned. New park rules limit speeds to 10 mph, require watercraft plates, enforce capacity limits, permit under 16 to operate only with written permission, and mandate life jackets on all vessels. Reports also note dam area activity and lake elevation 709.98 with high 52 and low 13 degrees in early March.
Spent with Mr and Mrs James Quick and family were Mr and Mrs Thomas Quick Anita Don ald and Miss Shirley Schoonover of Columbus Mrs Mildred Chapman Edward Floyd and Connie Kay of Letart Falls Mr and Mrs Gordon West and daughters Debra Kay and Rhonda Fay and Mrs Esther West of Racine Mr Elmer Quick of Canaanville Mr and Mrs William Whitlock and Lynn visited with Mrs Whitlocks parents Charley Phillips of Smithers W Va Miss Frankie Mumawn spent weekend with friends in Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Riley Armes visited relatives in Marmet W V Mrs Pearl McBride attended a Presbyterian meeting in Athens Thursday Mrs Florence Harden accompanied by Mrs Garnet Smith of Portland were in Huntington last week for a meeting by Rev Oral Roberts Mrs Ada Slack.
The Junior Class of Jacksonville Trimble High School will hold a St. Patrick's bake sale at the Economy Store in Glouster starting at 9 a.m. Also, Bishopville Lodge 470 FAM will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Letters from former schoolmate Mrs. E Carter of Midland reveal the drowning of the Clarks and their two children plus two adopted Japanese children on November 8 1957 while returning to Japan from the United States. Connections include Mrs Carter a Zaleski native and relatives of George Minnemeyer and Mrs Mundy Brooks. Local birthday and visits round out a brief social column.
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