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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1959

Page

3

Glouster Board Grants Teacher Contracts At Meetings

The Glouster Board of Education approved multiple teacher contracts including a five year deal for Sybil Kurtzman and one year for Evelyn Graham. Resignation of Jean Sloan was accepted. Principal assignments and a junior class adviser change were decided after input from parents and students.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education Jean Sloan Crease Dave Winefordner F. A. Cady Sybil Kurtzman Evelyn Graham Graham Jane Murray Supt. Savel Richard Vaughn Leo LaMoine Fred Hambel Gerald Knoderer E. K. Bryson Charles Milhoan C. A. Patton

Kiwanis Pancake Dinner Draws 300 in Point Pleasant

About 300 attendees enjoyed the Kiwanis first annual pancake sale at the Moose home. Dr J Hyer chaired with John C Hutchinson as co chair. Prizes went to John Wheaton W W Riley Mrs W C Gilmour Dr Nelson Park Dr Ghiver Eschenaur Carter Franklin and Brookie Sturgeon. Proceeds fund a civic project.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Moose Home J. Hyer John C. Hutchinson John Wheaton W. W. Riley W. C. Gilmour Nelson Park Ghiver Eschenaur Carter Franklin Brookie Sturgeon Garrett Green

Two Vehicle Crash in Point Pleasant Investigated

State police investigated a two car collision on Route 17 in Henderson Sunday at 12 45 pm. No injuries were reported. Both drivers were treated and released. Damage was estimated at 200 dollars. Jeanette Harmon 34 of Point Pleasant and William Powell of Dunbar were the drivers. Harmon was cited for failure to yield right of way and Powell for passing at an intersection.

Point Pleasant Henderson Jeanette Martin Harmon William Hoyt Powell Dunbar Harmon Powell

Eagles Plan Benefit Dance For Crippled Children

Mrs Louise Lent of Trimble Township school district announces an Eagles benefit dance for crippled children at the Jacksonville Eagles Hall on Saturday from 9 to 12 with music by the Twilighters.

Glouster Louise Lent Trimble Township Eagles Jacksonville Twilighters

Twenty 4-H Members Plan Tour To WVU

Twenty Mason County 4-H members plan an educational tour to West Virginia University in March 2022. They will receive a campus tour and hear Bill Coffindaffer discuss getting along with others. Name lists include Sharon Schwarz Joan Carroll Judy Turner Jackie Capehart Henry Burgess Juh ling McClung Suzanne Crump Linda Baker Patricia Miller Bill McConshay Gerald Rood Sue Wray Sheldon Roush Mike Love Edwin Roush Mary Sue Plants Mary Lou Garland Pam Cottrill Janet Eschenaur and Violet Schultz.

Point Pleasant Mason County West Virginia University Bill Coffindaffer Sharon Schwarz Joan Carroll Judy Turner Jackie Capehart Henry Burgess Juhling McClung Suzanne Crump Linda Baker Patricia Miller Bill McConshay Gerald Rood Sue Wray Sheldon Roush Mike Love Edwin Roush Mary Sue Plants Mary Lou Garland Pam Cottrill Janet Eschenaur Violet Schultz

Garden Club Function Held at Hotel Garden

Fifteen members and one guest of the Glouster Garden Club attended a six o'clock dinner at the Hotel Garden. Guest speaker Kenneth Ackerman, Athens County Agriculture Agent, spoke on pruning and landscaping, with slides on planting beauty. A discussion followed and a short business meeting was conducted by president Mrs. Wanda McAllister.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club Hotel Garden Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Agriculture Athens Wanda McAllister

Tree Branch Strikes Auto on Jackson Ave

Durward Smith of Marietta Street narrowly escaped serious injuries when a large branch fell from a tree onto the front of his car as he drove south on Jackson Avenue during a high wind. The collision demolished the vehicle, marking the second similar incident on Jackson Avenue within months.

Point Pleasant Durward Smith Marietta St Smith Jackson Ave

Banquet Planned for Players and Bandsmen

The Athletic and Band Booster Clubs join to sponsor a banquet for music department students and athletic teams. The event is March 31 in the high school gymnasium. Tickets cost 1.50 and are available at the school or from club members.

Glouster

None Are Injured In Two-Car Collision

A two car accident at the Viand and Fifth Street intersection in Point Pleasant Saturday evening caused no injuries. Robert Floyd Davis and Inge Volden were involved. no arrests were made.

Point Pleasant Viand and Fifth Sts Robert Floyd Davis Fifth St Inge Volden Park Dr Viand St

Driver learns switch of tickets is costly

A 25 cent parking ticket cost Ray Arnold Daugherty five dollars after he swapped the ticket from his car to another. City policeman Walter Rice witnessed the switch and took Daugherty into custody in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Ray Arnold Daugherty Daugherty Charles Holland Walter Rice

Millfield Euchre results and local visits noted

Mrs. Walter Border hosted the Millfield Euchre club with Velma Werner winning first prize and Dorothy Daugherty second. Other social visits included Mr. and Mrs. Collins of Crooksville and Fred Preston's hospital admission. Deputy Harshbarger and Trooper Galford headed to Marshall Michigan to return Jerry Yates on auto theft charges.

Chauncey Walter Border Millfield Euchre Club Velma Werner Dorothy Daugherty Amy Jo Moody Francis Wallace Point Pleasant D. M. Harshbarger A. A. Galford Marshall, Mich Jerry Yates

Martha Class Holds Potluck Dinner and Quilting

The Martha Class of the Millfield Christian Church met in the church social rooms on Wednesday for a potluck dinner and an all day quilting session.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Christian Church

Ladies Auxiliary UMWA Plans Potluck Dinner Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMWA will hold a potluck dinner meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the Burton building with attendees invited to share dishes and updates.

Chauncey UMWA Burton

Eagles Plan Dance For Easter Seals

Jacksonville Eagles sponsor a benefit dance for crippled children on March 21 from 9 to 12. Proceeds go to the Athens County Society for Crippled Children. The Twilighters provide music. Admission is 25 cents. Mrs. Lent notes $12.40 raised at a recent basketball game and credits Mrs. Pearl Henry and Trimble High School typing class for addressing the Easter Seal envelopes.

Trimble Louise Lent Jacksonville Eagles No. 1034 Lent Athens County Society For Crippled Children Twilighters Jacksonville-Trimble Pearl Henry Trimble High School

E. I Foglesong Dies Saturday in Point Pleasant

Edward M. Foglesong, 56, of 1008 Viand St., died Saturday at Point Clinic after a week of hospitalization and years of declining health. A former hardware store owner and 25 year Standard Oil employee, he was a Presbyterian and Minturn Lodge member, ex president of the Rod and Gun Club, and survived by wife Pauline and son Robert, now in Formosa with the Air Force. Funeral plans pending son’s arrival. calling hours set at Crow funeral home.

Point Pleasant Edward M. Foglesong Viand St Point Clinic Edward Mary Lucinda Musgrave Foglesong Mason County Standard Oil Co Charleston The Presbyterian Church Minturn Lodge A.M F.M Rod and Gun Club Pauline Cochran Foglesong Robert E. Foglesong Formosa U.S. Air Force Crow Funeral Home

Four Face Drunk Charges In Weekend Arrests At Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant over the weekend, Sidney Huddleston, William Huddleston, Basil Huddleston, and Scotty Mayes were arrested on intoxication charges and released after posting bond. Also detained were Ellis William Kelly of Toledo for drunkenness, Dayton Sexton of Harrisburg, Elules Turner for loitering, William Watterson of Apple Grove for drunkenness, and Marlin Oldaker on non support.

Point Pleasant Sidney Huddleston William Huddleston Basil Huddleston Scotty Mayes Ellis William Kelly Toledo Dayton Sexton Harrisburg Elules Turner William Watterson Apple Grove Marlin Oldaker

Methodist Adult Class March Meeting Held at Simpkins Home

Members of the Millfield Methodist church Adult Class gathered for their March meeting and potluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Simpkins. Roll call featured a Bible verse and readings were shared by all attendees.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church Dan Simpkins

Point Pleasant Area Meeting Notices and Social Gatherings

William H Bardin Sr local attorney will speak at a Point Pleasant Branch university women meeting at the Appalachian Power Co office with Mrs Eugene Sterrett presiding. Chapter 75 of Order of Eastern Star meets at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Marie Chapman presiding. The Women of the Moose meet Tuesday at the Moose home with Mrs Wilma Melrose presiding. Various local residents including Erecel Morrison and Fred Smith visited family in Florida and West Virginia University students spent the weekend with relatives.

William H. Bardin Point Pleasant University Women Appalachian Power Co Eugene Sterrett Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Marie Chapman Women of the Moose Moose Home Wilma Melrose F. A. Morrison Ripley Rd Florida Fred Smith St. Petersburg Erecel Morrison Fort Pierce Fra David Walters Mickey Whalen Dickie Herrig Mary Ann Somerville Benny Somerville Virgil Burris, Jr Charles Wayne Garland West Virginia University

Men to Hold Dinner at Point Pleasant Presbyterian

The Presbyterian Church men plan a 6 15 p.m. Thursday regular meeting and dinner. The women of the church will serve the dinner.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church Church

Glouster Calendar Of Events Highlights Local Meetings

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m Thursday in Legton Hall with Esther Lamborn discussing community service and Thelma Chapplear on civil defense Refreshments will be served Chit Chat Club gathers 7 30 p m Tuesday at Charlene Milhoan s home with Mary Trace as co host The Orphan Class of Glouster Methodist Church meets 7 30 p m Thursday at Bonnie Wilson s home with June Chapplear as co host Mildred Hines gives devotions and Helen Stephenson and June Bingman provide entertainment WSCS of Trimble Methodist meets 7 30 p m Wednesday with Fred Thorn in the Jacksonville parsonage Emmett Carter leads devotions and Wilbur Johnson the program Berean Class of Glouster Church of Christ meets 7 30 p m Tuesday in church social rooms with Glenna Gamwell and Donna Cunningham as hostesses

American Legion Auxiliary Legton Hall Esther Lamborn Thelma Chapplear Charlene Milhoan Mary Trace Glouster Methodist Church Bonnie Wilson June Chapplear Mildred Hines Helen Stephenson June Bingman WSCS Trimble

Reading Games Prizes Highlight NT Meeting

Mrs. Mary Cheney hosted the N. T. Club at the Hotel Gordon. Mrs. Emma Heffkin opened the session with a group prayer. Mrs. Kate Vaughn read Mark chapter 14. Prizes awarded, Mystery prize to Mrs. Mary Skinner. Ola Eddy to host April 3 meeting.

Mary Skinner Ola Eddy

Glouster Honor Roll List Reveals Top Students

Glouster principal GLOUSTER-F. A. CADY releases the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Students earning B grades or better are named across grades four through seniors, highlighting standout pupils such as Greg Boswell and Karen Duncan among many others.

Glouster F. A. Cady Greg Boswell Pat Dew Pam Gamwell Sharon Goldberg Susan Alderman Susan Hall Mary Bosley Jack Losey Richard Macak Pamella Milhoan David Morrison Paul Richards Mary Shepard Dale Spencer Brenda Trace Keith Trace Delores Fultz Mary Diane Savel Mary Ann Hale Monna Russell Cheryl Kamento Gretchen Verian Kathy Norris Donald McDonald Grego Sikorski Paula Skipper Cheryl Spencer Billie Jo Stephenson Joyce Andrews Denny Cunnningham Frank Grubbs Carol Jewell Joy Mae Howard Barbara Guinther Phillip Colbert Connie Ahle Charles Alexander Judith Beck Paul McAllister Virginia Reeves Carolyn Colbert Karen Dugan Jeanie Gatchel Paul Harrison Janie McGee Tim Teater Terry Collins Patty Harrison Karla Hambel Ann Waldeck Jacquelyn Russell Karen Duncan Montie Hook Sue Kennedy Larry Kinneer Helen Kittle Anna Mae Mingus Mike Mudrie Winnie Parks Barbara Sikorski Sue Ann Stemi

Rev Teater to Speak at Kentucky Christian College

Rev Daniel K Teater of Glouster Church of Christ will headline a chapel service at Kentucky Christian College in Gray son Ky on Tuesday. Former Glouster students and graduates Rev Gerald Stemm and Rev Richard Dalton will attend.

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Kentucky Christian College Grayson Ky Gerald Stemm Richard Dalton Glouster High School

Dayton man bonds on driving while intoxicated charge

Clarence Herman Roush of Dayton posted a $57.18 bond after a state police arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge. He posted bond for an appearance before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin.

Point Pleasant Clarence Herman Roush Dayton Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin

Church Group Holds Meeting at Trimble Church

Mrs Patricia Johnson hosted the CWF gathering at Trimble Church of Christ in Trimble Wednesday evening. Mrs Millie Zug led the study on Argentina. Plans were made for pre Easter services at the church. A dessert course followed for attendees Mable Sisson Peggy Blower Millie Zug Ocie Sharp Hilma Barrett Bessie Pettit Joan Johnson Julia Johnson Cynthia Blower

Glouster Patricia Johnson CWF Trimble Church of Christ Trimble Millie Zug Argentina Mable Sisson Peggy Blower Ocie Sharp Hilma Barrett Bessie Pettit Joan Julia Johnson Cynthia Blower

Enters Nurses Training at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati

Miss Helen Kittle daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Kittle has been accepted into the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati She completed the entrance exam and personal interviews in Cincinnati last month She is part of this years graduating class and has been selected as co salutatorian.

Glouster Helen Kittle Roger Kittle Jewish Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati Helen

4 H Leaders Demonstrating Talks At County Club Meet

The county 4 H Leaders Association held its monthly meeting in the high school home economics building with a program on demonstration led by Miss Janet Wallace. The devotionals were given by Mrs. Russell Jones Emmett Mitchell and James Langdon. Attendees included Mrs. Sommers Mrs. Love Mrs. Fowler Miss Fowler Mrs. Sayre Mrs. Reitmire Mr and Mrs Gerald Rood Archie Henry James Sayre James Langdon Mr and Mrs Russell Jones Mrs John Turner Mr and Mrs Mitchell Mrs Holley Mrs Halstead Miss Hattie Jordan Charles Sverow Violet Schultz Juhling McClung and Janet Wallace. The camp planning committee met after the leaders meeting. Mrs Fowler chair conducted the meeting as the group discussed new crafts daily thoughts vespers assembles and a camp theme. Committees appointed: crafts Charles Sperow chair Juhling McClung Violet Schultz vespers Miss Hattie Jordan assemblies Jubling McClung daily thoughts Violet Schultz. Attendees at the meeting included Mrs Fowler Nancy Fowler Mrs Charles Sommer Miss Jordan Russell Jones Charlie Sperow Jubling McClung Violet Schultz and Janet Wallace. The next meeting set for 7 30 p m March 31.

Point Pleasant County 4-H Club Leaders Association Janet Wallace Russell Jones Emmett Mitchell James Langdon G. C. Sommers Howard Love Robert Fowler Nancy Fowler Delton Sayre Lois Ann Reitmire Gerald Rood Archie Henry James Sayre John Turner Robert Holley Robert Halstead Hattie Jordan Charles Sverow Violet Schultz Juhling McClung Pers Charles Sperow

Jacksonville Mothers Club Meeting Notes

Mathers Club GLOUSTER Mrs Joyce Johnson and Mrs Maxine Lin scott hosted the Jacksonville Mothers Club at Mrs Johnsons home in Jacksonville. Mary Lou Talbert opened with the club creed. A cash donation to the Jacksonville Fire Department was approved. Proceeds from an Eagles dance on March 21 go to the Crippled Children Fund. A reading The Voice of the High I Q was read by Mrs Bonnie Oskey and Mrs Linscott. Oskey and Lisa Sawyer won contests. Sixteen members and a guest Mrs Sawyers attended.

Glouster Joyce Johnson Maxine Linscott Jacksonville Mothers Club Johnson Jacksonville Mary Lou Talbert Jacksonville Fire Department Eagles Crippled Children Fund Voice of the High I. Q Bonnie Oskey Linscott Oskey Lisa Sawyer Lisa Sawyers

Chauncey Dover Blue Devil Booster Club Meeting Tonight

Chauncey Dover Blue Devil Booster Club meets at 7 30 in the high school music room. Plans for the First Annual All Sports Banquet April 2 in the high school auditorium with Ohio University football coach Bill Hess as main speaker. A film from the Ohio Wildlife Division Your Ohio Heritage shown. Coach Bill Smith reports on the 1959 Blue Devil baseball team.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devil Bill Hess Ohio University Ohio Wildlife Division Ohio

Top Students Named Valedictorian and Salutatorians

In Glouster the senior class elected Michael Murdie as valedictorian and Karen Duncan with Helen Kittle as co salutatorians. The selections, approved by the school board, note Murdie’s 3.97 grade average and Duncan and Kittle’s 3.94 averages.

Glouster Savel Michael Murdie Karen Duncan Helen Kittle Michael Karen Helen

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Glouster Board Ann Conkling Sara Colbert Ruth Mitchell Shirley McBride James Wisvari 4-H Wvu Steele's Gallipolis Serta Mattresse Serta Tredemark American Medical Association Semprlc Act Now C. G. Steele Third Ave Charles Kuhns Amesville Beulah Robinson Delores Robinson A. L. Preston William Collins Crooksville Fred Preston Buchtel Mount St. Mary Hospital Preston Lettie Coe Hintz Circle Hill EL Salvador U. 5S Jose Maria Lemus Charlottesville Thomas J. Michie Thomas Jefferson House Washington E. I Foglesong Methodist Rev. Teater Kentucky College Mathers Club C-D Blue Devil Booster Club Bill Smith Blue Devil Mudrie Duncan Kittle New York, N. Y Mauseaform
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