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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1948

Page

7

Ravenswood Veterans Heroic Award Given to Burdette

Carrol H. Burdette of Sandyville and Pvt. first class in the army received the bronze V award for heroism on January 12 1945 during a heavy mortar barrage. He aided wounded comrades under fire with Rosner, earning the citation read by Maj. Newman and T Set. C A Gullett. Dr. Irvin Stewart spoke at Ravenswood High, while Sidney Kay discussed democracy and troop carrier operations with gliders used in Europe.

Ravenswood Carrol H. Burdette Sandyville Ravenswood News Army Maj FE. C. Newman T-Set C. A. Gullett Huntington Army Nd Air Force Newman Burdette Pvt Rosner Abrir Sidney Kay Cottageville The Lions Club Europe United States Russia Kay Agsmy J Troop Carrier Command Carrier Command Patton France Germany

Easy to Make Needlework by Sue Burnett and Crochet Rug Pattern

Summer fashion feature promotes a dress pattern No 8300 for sizes 32 to 46 with lace or ruffle options. Also offers crochet rug pattern No 5740 with jersey strips, washable finish, instructions and finishing directions. Orders to Athens Messenger, New York, with prices and required personal details.

Sur Burnett Sue Burnett Athens Ave Americas New York N. Y Jersey Delft Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas

Robinson leaves $5000 to Ohio Masonic Home in will

The late Charles S. Robinson bequeathed $5000 to the Ohio Masonic Home at Springfield in his will, details disclosed when admitted for probate Saturday.

Columbus Charles S. Robinson Ohio Masonic Springfield

Man Leaps to Death From Golden Gate Bridge

Philip H. Sherman 31 leaped from the Golden Gate Bridge Friday night marking the 94th death by own action on the 10 year old span. He was grandson of Civil War figure Gen Philip H Sheridan.

San Francisco Philip H. Sherman Golden Gate Bridge Philip H. Sheridan

Avenwer to Previous Purrte Radio Star

Puzzle clues list with scattered letters and defaced entries across horizontal and vertical directions. Missing letters and partial words create a word game grid, including domesticates, minerals, and biblical terms.

Stars Favor Success with Caution and Birthday Warnings

The text predicts excellent prospects for promotion and recognition tied to effort and ambition, but warns of possible missteps from haste and overconfidence. Birthdays bring a productive year with support from capable backers, yet overacting and sloppy revisions may incur losses. A talented child may gain high backing but risk forfeiture through haste.

Middleport Girds for Season Opener in Baseball

The Middleport Jackets prepare for their first season in league play with coach Bachtel calling for practice next Monday at 0 p.m. They return lettermen including Donder, Ervin, Haggerty, and others while announcing tentative new candidates. A scheduled non league game and multiple league dates are listed against Wahama Mason County and Wellston, Gallipolis, Jackson, Pomeroy, with results from last season cited.

Dleport Middleligh It Bachtel Yellow Jackets Wahamae Mason County Diamond Middleport Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Pomeroy James Ashley Joey Jack Kauff John Fultz Iing Doner Jim Ervin James Haggerty Mickey Miller Pitehze Smith John Ing Ze Nash Charles Stobart Itel Woody Call Wayne Dick Walters James Bill Russell Robert Mills S Miller Bill Swisher Bill Charles Walburn Guy Gili Bruce Bingham

McArthur Area Basketball Tourney Set For Tuesday

Southeast Ohio Sun reports the McArthur Athletic Association will host four regional playoff games Tuesday night in the junior varsity high school tourney. Upper bracket shows Chillicothe 5th Street facing Jackson at 1 PM with Bremen meeting Chillicothe Mt. Logan an hour later. Lower division features Athens vs Glouster and Hill tangles with Chau. I finals and consolation games follow Saturday.

Athur Southeastern Ohio Sunligh McArthur Athletic Association Kalish Chilli Wilkes Vinton Chilli-eth St Houncey Waverly Thens Hamden Glouster Zaleski

Hock Alley Basketball League Title Decided Tuesday

The championship game between Albany Panthers and Carbondale Independents will be played Tuesday at 8 p m. The winner faces Knights of bus quint next, while the loser meets Beckley City League runners up in the double header. Swearingen notes both halves of the Athens League set the stage.

Hockalley Albany Panthers Carbondale Tangle Swearingen Knights of Bus Quint Beckleyers

Ohio High Schools Set Practice End Date By April 24

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control ruled today that if practice began on March 22 it must end by April 24 regardless of holidays. The April 24 closing date applies once practice starts on March 29.

Ohio Ason Board of Control

Welfare Commission Organizes at Glouster

The Glouster Welfare Commission formed under Mayor Thomas Williams and council confirmation. Ralph Hines was elected chairman and Ralph Gatchel vice chairman. a secretary will be chosen later. The group adjourned to meet at the park next Sunday to inspect the park and plan procedures. Members include Richard Guinther, Dan Kamento, E. K. Bryson, Ralph Hines, and Ralph Gatchel.

Past Chiefs Club Meets at Grace Zimmer Home

The Past Chiefs Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Grace Zimmer home with ten members present. Readings included Listening by Mrs Zella Brown Cigarettes by Mrs Kate Vaughn Up From the Plow by Mrs Edna Embrey This Has a Punch by Mrs Nell Lawson. The mystery gift went to Mrs Zella Brown Contest prizes to Mrs Lawson and Mrs Embrey. Next meeting time and place to be announced.

Glouster Chiefs Club Grace Zimmer Zella Brown Kate Vaughn Edna Embrey Nell Lawson Zellar Brown

Mothers Club Hears Papers in Glouster Meeting

Jacksonville Mothers Club met with Mrs. Lucille Williams as president in charge. Papers read included Escape to Story land With Your Child by Mrs. Bonnie Oskey Growing Like a Weed by Mrs. Frances Sayre Lines to a Daughter Any Daughter by Mrs. Maxine Linscott. Hostess refreshments were served to the members.

Mrs. Galloway Returns Home From Florida Stay

Mrs. R. C. Galloway returns to Glouster Route 1 after three and a half months in Florida. She stayed with her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Coward at Eagle Lake. She visited Bok Singing Tower Lake Wales Florida Orange Festival Winter Haven and Florida State Fair Tampa and attended the Ladies Be Seated broadcast from the Orange Festival.

Glouster R. C. Galloway Florida G. C. Coward Eagle Lake

Caddie Tourney Sets Date for August in Columbus

The National Caddie Tournament comes to Ohio State University course August 23 to 27 with the winner earning a four year college scholarship. Last year’s champion was George Allman Jr. from Kansas City. Davis announced local and district qualifiers begin around August 1 and noted sponsors include newspapers golf associations clubs and individuals.

Columbus Hugh Davis National Caddie Association Ohio State University George Allman Jr Kansas City U. S Davis

Glouster Personalities Scene of Local Visiting

Glouster area residents share visits with The Plains The Plains guest Mr H L Janchius of Glouster hosts Mr and Mrs Galloway and Mr Carl Schemel of Columbus also visits Mrs R C Galloway and the Galloways Mrs Herbert Dust and children from Columbus spend weekend with Mrs Charles Thomas and Frances Thomas and with Mr and Mrs Albert Dust of Jacksonville A O Hall visits Paul Nash home New Lexington Mrs Robert Leedy returns from West trip to Washington DC Bryson sister in law Stella Collins Athens visit

Visitors from Zanesville visit the Morris family

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McKinney and daughter Linda of Zanesville spent Sunday with Mrs. McKinney's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris.

Zanesville Glouster Bernard McKinney Linda Zanesville

Class Plans Church Sale on April 2

Miss Sabra Arms hosted the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ at Braun Street. Plans for a parcel post sale at the church April 2 were made under Mrs Temple Jones. A program and light lunch were planned with three committees named for refresh ments candy and sale.

Glouster Sabra Armsstrong Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Braun St Eleanor Anderson Temple Jones Nell Peugh Carry Balderson Bernadene Reynolds Frances Thomas Eveslyn Bailey Pauline Myers Ora Kittle Sabra Armstrong Fern Johnson Trimble Bess Henshaw Bailey Maude Williams Kittle Miss Myers Miss

Garden Club Holds Meeting at Vaughn Home

GLOUSTER The Garden Club met at the home of Mrs Harold Vaughn Wednesday evening with Mrs C E Haskins assisting hostess Eight members answered roll call Mrs Haskins read a paper on Chrysanthemums and their Cultivation noting that chrysanthemum seed sown in March will bloom the same season if well cultivated She also spoke on Roses The club received an invitation from the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion for a Legion Hall program on March 18 centered on Community Service Hosts served Saint Patrick's Day themed refreshments.

Legion Hall

Degree Work Planned By Rebekah Lodge

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville will meet Tuesday at 7 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. The Rebekah degree will be conferred on one candidate and degree staff members are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Glouster Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Odd Fellows Hall

Church Housecleaning Planned for Tuesday

GLOUSTER The women of the First Church of Christ in Trim ble plan a general house cleaning of the church building Tuesday. All members are asked to report at the church between 9 and 10 a.m. for an all-day effort. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.

Glouster First Church of Christ Trimble

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