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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
3
Local Red Cross drive chair Ralph Hines reports Glouster has $427.20 of a $600 goal, with $172.80 still needed. Current collections by district are $254.40 in residential areas plus $28.00 from organizations $142.00 from business and $2.80 from schools, while Jacksonville has already surpassed its target.
GLOUSTER The Old Settlers Reunion committee in Jacksonville has begun laying out plans for the 15th annual three day Labor Day gathering. A parade and a variety program will close the event with some new attractions added to the familiar schedule.
Former minister Homer Vian of the New Marshfield Church of Christ will speak at the annual Family Night celebration of that church Friday evening. The service takes place in the New Marshfield Grange hall and features the theme The Survival of the American Home.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs. Cassie Vaughan’s home on Braun Street Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters met at the home of Mrs. Beulah Lee. Eleven past chiefs and three guests attended. Readings included titles such as Yellow Magic and Old Fashioned Straw Ride, with prizes awarded to Edna Embrey, Weltha Williams, and Mary Cheney.
Public notice details a conservation event at Burr Oak Stage with a Monday 7 30 PM time reference and several unreadable annotations. Readers are advised to consult the official notice for exact venue and schedule.
Mr and Mrs Ernest A Thomas of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at University Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph C Manley of Columbus and Mr and Mrs George C Thomas of Stockport. George L Antle of Trimble is a great grandfather.
Miss Merle Dan ford will host the WSCS at her Trimble home Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Agnes Keeling as co host. A silent auction will follow the meeting and attendees are asked to bring an item for the auction.
Pastor Homer Vian of Bishopville Church of Christ says Bishopville residents will contest a store carryout beer permit. The Bishopville Masonic Lodge plans to help sponsor the drive. A petition opposing the permit will be mailed to the State Board of Liquor Control this week seeking a hearing. The group aims to push for a local option election in Komer Township. Churches and civic groups will meet for joint action.
A 1947 CHAUNCEY model pickup owned by John A. Clifford of Glouster Route 3 burned Friday evening on Route 13 one mile north of Millfield while hauling coal. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was already out of control. the truck insured.
Mr and Mrs Robert Mulpas of Sugar Creek recently purchased the Leonard Wilkes property in Millfield. The Wilkes family has moved to Athens where they also bought property.
Chauncey-Dover High School lists 64 students on the fourth six weeks honor roll. Seniors include Carolyn Heffken Patricia Howard Jo Anne Lewis Dolores Muzio and others. juniors include Jimmy Barnes Bonita Boudinot Janis Davis and more. sophomores Emily Sams Ann Schrappe and others. freshmen Beverly Douglas Joan Fiske Norma Hixson Sandra Sanders Patricia Staten Patty Tavan and more.
Chauncey Personal items report Roger Boling spent the weekend at Sampson Air Force Base New York visiting his son Pvt Richard Boling. He was accompanied by C H Courtney. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Spaulding were Mr and Mrs E M Williams of Lancaster. Mrs Maggie Rhol lans condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital remains about the same.
Chauncey volunteers learn a 30 hour basic fire service course to be taught by Walter C. Myers with P. R. Anderson coordinating instructors from the State Education Department. The program runs 15 weeks at two hours weekly, costing up to 155 dollars including instructor travel. Certificates require 75 percent attendance.
The ad touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative cereal that supports youthful regularity with bulk, protein, iron, and vitamins. It claims ready-to-eat convenience, non habit forming benefits, and a double money back offer if not satisfied after 10 days.
Glouster area residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Fred Root and daughter Janette Lee of Columbus dined with Mrs Gertrude Rainey in Trimble. Sunday visitors at Rainey’s included Miss Pauline Myers, Miss Frances Thomas of Glouster and Mrs George Thomas of Stockport. Wednesday prayer meeting leaders at Glouster First Baptist Church will be Miss Shirley Kirby and Mrs Gladys Vin ey. George Bryan of Jacksonville hosted weekend guests their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Byron of Dayton.
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