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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1955

Page

3

Glouster Kiwanis hears railroad talk and 4th show plans

Lowell W. Probasco of Middleport spoke on eminent domain before the Ohio legislature and presented a film titled Decision for Ohio. Glouster Kiwanis reports strong February attendance and outlines a 100 percent goal for April.

Glouster Lowell W. Proobasco Middleport Kiwanis New York New York Central Railroad Transit Committee Mr. Probasco Ohio Glouster Kiwanis Club Bonnie * Lou Skeeter Bonn Buddy Ross

Fallen Wires Start Fire in Glouster

Firemen were called to the No. 6 area at 3:30 am Tuesday when a broken electric light pole in a heavy wind toppled wires and started a grass fire. Chief Forrest Campbell and crews extinguished the blaze. City light crews removed the live wires blocking traffic as debris, fallen limbs, and small trees cluttered streets. Snow flurries persisted along West Main Street as Sunday Creek remained high and risky.

Glouster No. 6 Forrest Campbell City Light Int West Main St

Ship Battles Over Beans Onboard Exchequer

James F. Copeland and John Chatman were aboard the SS Exchequer of the American Export Line when an eight day dispute over meals led to violence. Copeland 29 of New York was charged with assault with intent to murder after a knife fight left Chatman 29 wounded. Chatman was hospitalized in fair condition.

Po ET James F. Copeland New York John Chatman Ja Honptal John Ward SS. Exchequer Chatman

Glouster Social Notes Brighten Week with Visits and Weddings

Glouster personals list Mrs M M Robinson and son Mark of Athens visiting Maraia Shepard. Mr and Mrs Ernest Vernon and Mr and Mrs Henry Phillips attended the Columbus wedding of Judy Vernon and Kenneth Pierce. The bride, known as the laughter of Mr and Mrs Carson Vernon, is a former Glouster resident. Ard of Dayton spent the weekend in Glouster with their parents, including Mrs Flossie Bernard, Mr and Mrs Fred Harper, and Mr and Mrs Raymond Robinson.

Glouster M.M. Robinson Mark Athens Maraia Shepard Ernest Vernon Henry Phillips Columbus Judy Vernon Kenneth Pierce Carson Vernon Ard Dayton Flossie Bernard Fred Harper Raymond Robinson

Chauncey Personals Highlights Military Enlistments and Visits

City society notes record Joan Barnhart Jr enlisting in the Air Force and sailing to Columbus March 14 before transfers to New York. The column lists visits from Dr J D Ferrell, the Cunningham and Hoar families, Dan Johnson, J D Dunlevy and Langsville guests, and a birthday at Arbuckle. The page mentions Canal Winchester confirmation for James Day and family links.

Joan Barnhart, Jr John Barnhart Air Force Columbus New York Jerry Cunningham Jack Cunningham Carol Steubenville J. D. Ferrell Hollis Cunningham Melvin Hoar Andria

Dinner Honors Birthdays at Davis Home

A chicken dinner at Mrs. Stella Davis and daughter Alice honored their birthdays. Attendees from Columbus included Homer Davis Jr and family, Dalmus Bullock, Richard Potts, Bernard Meson, Norman Tinkham, Lois Jean, Ellen Stevey Jimmy Carol Ann, and others with afternoon guests from Millfield. A decorated cake and gifts were presented to the honorees.

Chauncey Stella Davis Alice Davis Columbus Homer Davis Jeanette Ricky Dalmus Bullock Jerry Kenneth Barbara Janice Richard Potts Bernard Meson Paul Linda Norman Tinkham Debbie Lois Jean Ellen Stevey Jimmy Carol Ann Millfield Potts Bob Cook Nancy Carol

Clifton PTA Holds Monthly Meeting at the School

Clifton Grade tool PTA met at the school for its monthly dinner and business session with about 15 members present. Doris Barton led a program of games and songs as Mrs Jeanie Cam and Mrs Hazel Hoschar made calls on friends and relatives in town. Jackie Fox, son of Mr and Mrs Elver Fox, returned home after overseas service as Bill Call hosted a second birthday for Jackie Dale. Heads and other family relatives attended Mrs William Van Meter’s birthday gathering for Harry Joe’s fourth birthday. Delores Killings and Milton Roush were in Middleport recently.

Clifton Lifton Clifton Grade Tool Pta Doris Barton Masoe Jeanie Cam Hazel Hoschar West Columbia Jackie Fox Elver Fox Bill Call Jackie Dale William van Meter Harry Joe Delores Killings Point Pleasant Milton Roush Middleport

Progress notes from Nelsonville era and local events

Fragmented hometown column recounts March meetings in Nelsonville and nearby towns. Mentions Clean-Up Week led by Mayor Me Non Jonat, alumni activities, a death in Nelsonville, and community events across Athens and Buchtel with churches, clubs, and civic groups listing gatherings and plans.

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