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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1959

Page

3

Kiwanis Panel Backs Auto Safety Check Sponsorship

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club public and business committee recommended sponsoring a two day May auto safety check project in Glouster. Guest speaker Howard R. Griffin of the Athens Highway Safety department urged community level participation in the state program Join the Safety Circle.

Glouster The Kiwanis Club Jem Dennison Howard R. Griffin Department of Highway Safety Athens Griffin Enlon Grubbs Dave Winefordner Glenn McDonald Dan Kovach Richard Guinther Ray White Norbert Johnston Anthony Nickle F. A. Cady Lawrence Colbert Lester Litten Harold Wagner Wayne Wiley Merrill Ogg Roger Kittle Rev D. K. Teater B. R. Angle Porter Dugan

Glouster fishing reels sale alongside church notices

In Glouster Ohio a large display offers Bronson and Shakespeare reels with marked reductions from regular prices including models such as President and Ocean City. Local church listings cover services across multiple congregations with pastors, Sunday schools, and worship times.

Mrs Johnston Hosts Rothwell Club Luncheon at Gordon Hotel

Mrs Norbert Johnston presided as hostess for the Rothwell Club at a 1 pm luncheon in the Hotel Gordon. The spring table centerpiece featured floral favors shaped as girls. Mrs Harold Wagner presented a program on old cars, displaying a leather bound 1910 Blue Book once owned by her father detailing early driving directions.

Glouster Norbert Johnston Rothwell Club Gordon Harold Wagner Edward Ley Earl Morris T. A. Noon Merrill Ogg E. H. Taylor James Walker Carl” Whaley Joseph Wolfe Roger Kittle

Complete selection of all brand names in fishing tackle

A local shop advertises a full range of brand name fishing tackle items. The promotion highlights diversity in lures reels rods and related gear for anglers of all levels. The message emphasizes breadth and availability in one convenient location.

Driver Searles Fined After Fatal Crash in Glouster

Richard Searles of Taylor Ridge was fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Baldwinerson for unsafe operation in a fatal crash that killed Mrs. Rose Mary Craig last Saturday. State Highway Patrol filed road condition charges.

Glouster Richard Searles Taylor Ridge Rose Mary Craig W. R. Balderson State Highway Patrol

Moose Lodge Presents Round and Square Dance Night

Moose Lodge hosts a round and square dance for members families and friends on Saturday March 14 from 9 to 12. Music will be by Joey Mathews.

Glouster Moose Lodge Joey Mathews

Middleport Churches Weekly Schedule Details

List of services at Middleport churches including Middleport Church of Christ with sermons At the Door and Love, and the First United Presbyterian with Suffering Heroes. Also notes Church of Christ in Christian Union Everet Delaney Nazarene Palmer Heath Methodist and First Baptist Hulbert details.

Church of Christ Fred J. Gardner Syracuse First United Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt Middleport First United Presbyterian Church of Christ In Christian Union Everett Delaney Church of the Nazarene Robert Palmer Young Peoples Heath Methodist Raymon Konbright First Baptist Warren M. Hulbert

Naomi Baptist Church to Meet for Regular Congregation

A regular congregational business meeting of Naomi Baptist Church will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church. The speaker at 12 noon Sunday will be the Rev. Samuel Jackson of Columbus.

Skating Party Planned by Syracuse Church

The Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church will sponsor a skating party at the Skat-a-Way Rink Saturday evening for church youths and adults. Attendees should meet at the church at 7 p.m.

Pomeroy Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church

Study Club Hosts Catholic Ladies Meeting in Church Hall

Mrs John Mc Creanor hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club in the church hall Tuesday evening. Miss Josephine Hedfeldt opened with prayers and the club creed. A program of readings followed by several members, with current events read during roll call. Social hour included games and refreshments for specific members. Mrs Martha Covella will host the March 31 meeting.

Glouster John McCreanor Catholic Ladies Study Club Church Hall Josephine Hedfeldt Albert Gordon Belle Thompson T. A. Noon Frank Darling Martha Covella Mary Jennice Joseph Wolfe

Philathea Society Adopts Project To Help Lepers

The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ adopted a project to furnish shirts for a leper colony. Mrs. George Childs led the meeting and urged residents with white or pastel shirts to donate. The group will sew and prepare the shirts for shipment to the colony.

Middleport Philathea Society

Good Friday Services Set With Six Area Ministers

The Pomeroy area will hold a 1 p m Good Friday service March 27 at Tuppers Plains EUB Church. Six ministers will speak including Rev Bragg of Tuppers Plains Methodist and Rev Hart of White's Chapel.

Retail sales tax receipts rise in Meigs County

Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending Feb 28 rose about 1600 to 5601.46 from 4086.56 the prior year. The increase is reported by Joseph T. Ferguson state treasurer in the weekly tax figures.

Pomeroy Meigs County Joseph T. Ferguson

Minstrel Rehearsal Set For Saturday Evening

POMEROY The next rehearsal for the minstrel show sponsored by the Eastern Local Athletic Boosters Association will be held at the school at 7 30 p m Saturday. All participants including cast members of One Swaller One Dollars are requested to be present. Cast list is still open and interested persons should report to the next practice session, director Mrs. Alice Nease said.

Pomeroy Eastern Local Athletic Boosters Association

Mrs. Sarah Radcliff 89 Dies. Kin Named

Mrs Benton Penn of Mulberry Avenue learned of the death of her great aunt Mrs Sarah Radcliff aged 89. She had resided with her son Earl Radcliff of Radcliff for several years. Other relatives include Mrs Jessie Hennessy and R T West.

Syracuse Sun Shine 4-H Club Opens Year Meeting

The Syracuse Sun Shine 4-H Club will hold its first meeting of the year at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mrs. James Teaford’s home. All interested in joining are urged to attend.

Pomeroy Syracuse James Teaford

Scout Troop 235 Organized in Chester Area

Plans for organizing Boy Scout Troop 235 in Chester were made at a meeting at Chester ME Church. District scout executive Bob Siler led the discussion. A follow up meeting for parents and boys is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church. Attendees included W F Hill Carl Kautz Paul Karr Marion Parker Harry Leonard and David Leonard.

Pomeroy Chester Chester ME Bob Siler Point Pleasant Methodist Church W. F. Hill Carl Kautz Paul Karr Marion Parker Harry Leonard David Leonard

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