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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

23

Glouster Kiwanis Hears Coaches And Football Film

Kiwanis president Robert Byers led a Glouster meeting at Hotel Gordon with Glouster High School coaches Robert Brennan and John Dunnete as guests. A film of last season’s Glouster M cConnellsville game was shown. Next Monday an inter club meeting with Logan Kiwanis will occur. An Ohio University Greece exchange student will speak, with Athens club also sending a representative. Twenty one members attended.

Glouster Robert Byers Kiwanis Club Gordon Glouster High School Robert Brennan John Dunnette Glouster - McConnellsville Logan Kiwanis Club Ohio University Greece Athens Club

Army Seaman Richard Powers Granted Discharge

Sergeant Richard Powers has been separated from the Army. He traveled by ship from Japan to San Francisco and by plane to Columbus where he was greeted by his mother Mrs. Clarence Hunter.

Glouster Sgt Richard Powers Japan San Francisco Columbus Clarence Hunter

Parents Meet With Teachers in GLOUSTER

The Jacksonville Elementary Parents and Teachers Organization met Thursday afternoon. The UB Church choir with Peggy McBride sang two numbers. Katherine Gillett performed a solo. readings were given by Mrs. Isabelle Brewer and Mrs. Marena Schultz. Closing prayer by Rev. Crace. Nominees chosen by Mrs. Ida B. Brooks, Mrs. Isabelle Brewer, and Mrs. Ruth Kloh. Second grade won attendance prize. Next meeting set for April 26 with Mrs. Doris Saunders and committee in charge of the social hour.

Glouster Jacksonville Elementary Parents and Teachers Organization UB Church Peggy McBride Katherine Gillett Isabelle Brewer Marena Schultz Crace Ida B. Brooks Ruth Kloh Doris Saunders

Brownie Troopers Display Bird House Contest at Gem Store

The GLOUSTER Brownie Troopers showcase 14 bird houses in the Gem Store window contest. Barbara Guinther wins first prize with Jane Lamborn taking second. judges include Richard Vaughn Sam Dillon and Edwin Carpenter Jr. Mrs Louis Jewell leads the group.

Glouster Brownie Barbara Guinther Jane Lamborn Richard Vaughn Sam Dillon Edwin Carpenter, Jr Louis Jewell

No Science Interest Called Teaching Fault

Purdue University physicist educator R W Lefler blames cook book high school labs for waning student interest in science. He says good students are irritated by memorization and plugging into formulas and routine teaching at schools.

Washington R. W. Lefler Purdue University Lafayette Ind National Science Teachers Association

Gas Company Hosts Junior Progress Club Dinner

Members of the Junior Progressive Study Club visited the Ohio Fuel Gas Company Athens office for a Monday night cooking demonstration. Miss Jean Augenstein and Miss Eleanor Francis led the event, serving samples and handing out Mrs America Contest entry blanks. Mrs Richard Morris chaired the program. 11 club members and one guest attended.

Junior Progressive Study Club Ohio Fuel Gas Company Athens Jean Augenstein Home Service The Gas Company Eleanor Francis Richard Morris Jean Everson Glouster

BASHAN BASHAN Home Builders host meeting in April

The Home Builders class of the Methodist Church met at Rev. John Elwood’s home. The next gathering is planned for April 20 at Mr. and Mrs. Warden Ours. Various local families hosted or visited others across the area including Ballard, Orr, Rose, Gainer, and McKay households.

Arthur Morarity Russell Bailey Middleport Harry Lee Westerville Carl Lee Audell Roberts Columbus Walter Harris Syracuse J. C. McKay Arthur Rose Belpre Dora Rose Junior Carson Herman Carson Carl Offutt Opha Offutt Pomeroy Lester Roush Edward Griffith Albert Pearson Eagle Ridge Orry Gainer Mary Smith Portland Paul Orr Larry Lodwick Chester Bennie Gainer Dave Whitaker Lancaster Bill Gainer Keno Clifford Morris Larry Morarity Richard Jimmy Harris Arvil Holter Charleston Mary McKay

Corning Social Notes of local residents short visits and gatherings

Corning social notes report Clyde and Mrs Clyde Marshall visiting friends in Pennsylvania after a storm delay. Anna Richardson returned home after a week with her sister-in-law. Funeral services for Mrs Jenny Monahan Sweeney were held at Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington. Margaret Joyce remains in Good Samaritan Hospital. Zella Wilson hosted WSWS at church. George Hildebrand and family return to Columbus after a Florida month. Hildebrand is Latta’s daughter. Lee Thomas hosted Class 13 at home. Everett Aldstadt and two children visited Ray and Mrs Latta. Lulu Brown hosted Philos Class gathering with 15 members and guests. lunch served.

Columbus Florida Hildebrand Margaret Latta Lee Thomas Everett Aldstadt

Glouster Man Wins Promotion to Sergeant

Richard H. Myers 22 is promoted to sergeant while serving with the 54th Engineer Battalion in Germany. He arrived in Europe in May 1954 after entering the Army in June 1953 and basic training at Camp Atterbury. His wife Juanita Lucille lives at 53 Spring St. and his mother Bertine Myers lives at 3 Center St. Trimble.

Glouster Richard H. Myers Juanita Lucille Spring St Germany Myers Europe Camp Atterbury Bertine Myers Center St Trimble

Mast Family Returns From Mansfield Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Mast and children returned from visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Mast in Mansfield. Mr and Mrs Lee Swank also returned to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs Ralph Cannon.

Robert Mast Howard Mast Mansfield Lee Swank Columbus Ralph Cannon

Water needed to prepare potatoes for dinner study finds

Studies show 105 gallons of water are required to bring a serving of potatoes to the dinner table. The finding highlights the water footprint of common vegetables and the importance of mindful consumption.

Local visitors report from Columbus and nearby towns

Mrs. Harry Richardson returned to Columbus after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Cora Mattingly is spending this week at New Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rodgers and family. Mrs. Betty Rodgers and son David were recent visitors at Columbus. Sunrise services will be con-

Harry Richardson Columbus Cora Mattingly New Lexington Ernest Rodgers Betty Rodgers David

Corning Youth Choir to Perform Easter Event in Athens

The Corning Youth Choir under director Ruth Harper with Sarah Wright at the organ will appear at the Easter Sunday morning program in Athens. Rev. Paul Stockman will speak, with Jessie Richardson assisting.

Corning Ruth Harper Sarah Wright Paul Stockman Jessie Richardson

Delegations Attend Evangelistic Services at Church of Christ

Delegations from Bishopville Hooper Ridge Oakdale New Marshfield and Chili cothe attend evangelistic services at the Church of Christ. The meetings will close Friday with a 7:30 p.m. gathering.

Glouster Bishopville Hooper Ridge Oakdale New Marshfield Chillicothe Church of Christ

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