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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

6

Kiwanis Discuss District Assessment and Sing Songs

Glouster Kiwanis members debated a district wide assessment the trustees previously approved in Cleveland. George W. Rose outlined the need for the levy as seen by the trustees and a rally to ratify it was discussed. The club also accepted Amesville Civic club’s April 12 meeting invitation for a ladies night trip and attendance prizes were awarded to FE L. Jones and R. G. Webber.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis George W. Rose Cleveland Civic Club Amesville FE. L. Jones R. G. Webber

Miss Effie Johnson Returns Home From Millfield Stay

Miss Effie Johnson niece of G W Johnson left Thursday for her home near Goodell Iowa After staying with Mrs Ruth James at Millfield since last October she completed a period of residence away from home.

Effie Johnson G. W. Johnson Goodell Iowa Miss Johnson Ruth James Millfield

Eight marriages nullified for fake minister in Hull

In Hull England eight marriages performed by L H Deane who posed as a minister have been declared illegal by authorities. Deane conducted weddings in the city and surrounding areas while pretending to be ordained. The court ruling affects all couples involved and raises questions about registration and licensing.

Hull Eng L. H. Deane

Former resident dies of poisoning in Akron garage

Thomas Gilbraith Jr., 36, a former Trimble resident, was found dead in his car with the motor running in an Akron garage about 2 a.m. Thursday. He leaves a widow and a 4 year old daughter, plus father Thomas Sr., two sisters Vern Lamborn and Will Zimmer, and brothers John and Guy. Funeral services are planned in Akron Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial there.

Glouster Thomas Gilbraith, Jr Trimble Akron Gilbraith Thom Vern Lamborn Will Zimmer John Guy Cuyahoga Falls Thomas Gilbraith

Officer Chases Suspect Then Arrests Mayles

The officer pursued in another vehicle and Mayles was eventually overtaken and taken into custody.

Mayles

Grading Progress on Murray City Road Improves Conditions

Trimble township trustees report grading finished on Murray City road with temporary good condition. They call for a hard surface and note ten loads of crushed lime four for Chase Hill road and six for Big Green Run road. A few more loads would further improve Murray City road. commissioners may aid with road covering.

Glouster Trimble Township Murray City Chase Hill Big Green Run

Glouster Council Set for Last Meeting Before April Recess

Glouster city council holds a regular session tonight at the city building. It will be the last meeting before resuming on April 6.

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