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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

2

Kiwanis Banquet Honors Glouster Seniors With Ohio U Speaker

Seventeen Kiwanis members, 21 Glouster seniors and sponsor Mrs Betty M Rose, plus 24 Trimble seniors and sponsor Carrye Smith attended the banquet. Dick Guinther introduced B Grover, Ohio University president, who urged continued education and noted education as a vital enterprise aiding society and peace.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Betty M. Rose Trimble Carrye Smith Ji Kiwanis Club Kethryn Miller Dick Hunter Dick Guinther B. T.grover Ohio Universty Grover Ohio University PTO

Tulips Are Expected In Bloom by Sunday

William Burke owner of the Lake Burr Oak Hardy Bulb Farm near Antles Realty on Route 13 reports tulips will be in full bloom by Sunday with visitors welcome. Burke bought 126000 bulbs from the Netherlands after dock strikes delayed shipments and planted them along with narcissus hyacinth crocuses and other varieties in non acidic soil. About 100000 flowers already bloom across three fields.

Bouster William Burke Lake Burr Oak Antles Realty Route 13 Burke Holland

A Cappella Choir to Perform at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Nelsonville Michigan concert by Owosso Bible College choir of 35 voices at Pilgrim Holiness Church Harper and Chestnut Thursday at 7 30 p m the event features sacred music by the 35 voice ensemble.

Nelsonville Owosso

Chauncey Area Personal Notices Big Weekend Visits Across Ohio and Virginia

Chauncey area personal notices recount weekend gatherings and visits. Arthur Smith Sr. celebrated his mother’s 90th birthday with relatives in Huntington and Powhatan, while other guests included the Sissons and Smith families. Additional visits include John Rood and Carl Moody households in Chillicothe and Newark, with trips to Athens and Clin ton by Vincent Pendleton and Buffington France.

Arthur Smith, Sr Pomeroy Barbara Smith Erma Phillip Minehart Huntington Albert Smith A. Bartell John Rood Chillicothe Carl Moody Jimmie Jerry Clifford Sanders Ernest Watkins Dayton Joseph Mills Columbus Stinnie Wills Sherman Gartin Garten Charles. Vincent Alan Pendleton Smoky Mountain Sallie Buffington Athens William France Clinton, Va Clifford Bouch Carl Davis Newark

Rainbow Girls Honor Two Local Members

Two Nelsonville members of the Rainbow for Girls receive the Grand Cross of Colors for distinguished service Jill Grey and Jeannie West will be honored at the Grand Assembly in Cleveland in late June with the degree formally bestowed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Assembly Order of Rainbow Jill Grey Jeannie West Charity Cleveland

Ladies Aid Fetes Birthdays At Chauncey Church

Members of the Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid and one guest celebrated birthdays for Rev. Joseph Bosco and Mrs. Garfield Nichol at Mrs. Mary Dew's home on Jacobs Ave. Al Preston led the meeting with quilting planned for the day. Relatives and visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Antle and Antle family.

Ladies Aid Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Joseph Bosco Garfield Nicholson Mary Dew Jacobs Ave al Preston

Nelsonville social notes highlight church and fraternal activities

Glouster Past Nobles Grand Club hosted by Mrs Sophia Vegso in Nelsonville at 7 30 pm and guests last week included Mrs Robert J Meyer and grandchildren Norman and Mark from Lorain Circle 1 of the Women s Society met at Mrs Bessie y s home for Christian Service of the First Methodist Church readings from Mathews fifth chapter and a mystery prize awarded to Mrs Ola EddyRefreshments were served with fourteen members answering roll call

Glouster Sophia Vegso Hollister Nobles Grand Club A Lesses Robert J. Meyer Norman Mark Lorain Eady NY Clu Women's Society Bessiey Christian Service First West Nelsonville Mathews West Ernie Pyle Mary Johnson Ola Eddy Mike Thompson Thomas Vaughn Mae v

Glouster Reports 26 Arrests in April

A police chief report to the mayor for April records 26 arrests. Alcohol intoxication accounted for six, with quarreling, crashing, traffic light and safe operation, and failure to purchase sales tax stamps among offenses. Other items include speeding, disturbing the peace, muffler, assault, battery, failure to yield, and stop after an accident. Four held for investigation, four jailed in Athens County, 14 with state patrol. Total $847.60 collected. city $576.60, state $117, Athens County Forfeit $184. City funds: general $390.10, auto fund $137.50, recreation $40.

Nelsonville Athens County City Auto

Landscape Architect Surveys TB Hospital in Nelsonville

Nelsonville program led by Richard B. Miller surveys hospital site as Norbert Johnston oversees construction and Tom Noon handles refreshments. Miller says inner yard will be landscaped within 30 days, rest this fall. Past Matrons Association meeting postponed to May 11 with Mrs Edith Vaughn and Mrs Vernice Antie as hostesses.

Nelsonville Richard B. Miller Johnnton Department of Public Works Altar and Rosary Society Ohio the Holy Cross Norbert Johnston Robert Stuart Tom Noon Miller Matrons Association Edith Vaughn Vernice Antie

Nelsonville Athletic Association Receives Odd Donation

In Nelsonville the Athletic Association reports a peculiar gift a check for 1.91 dollars from RW Ohlinger, former Nelsonville Booster Club treasurer, marking the booster club treasury balance before it expired. Meanwhile Coolville notes routine meetings and visits as locals recount church guilds, granges, and family gatherings across the region.

Booster Club

Travel Talk At Ladies Missionary Society Meeting

Lena Davis spoke at the Bishopville Church of Christ Ladies Missionary Society meeting held at Mrs. Dora Davis home. Mrs. Nelva Kasler led, with readings by Hattie Hoon and Wallace. Lena Davis led a discussion on countrys’ products. Agnes Russell of Pennsylvania visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington and their grandson Lloyd.

Lena Davis Ladies Missionary Society Bishopville Church of Christ Dora. Davis Nelva Kasler Hattie Hoon Wallace Ments Agnes Russel Pennsville Charles Hoisington Lloyd

Birth of Son Recalls McClelland and Gail Families

A son was born to the McClelland and Gail families. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William McClelland and Mrs. Prank Gail Sr. The Gails have three other sons.

William McClelland Prank Gail, Sr Gails

Legion Ladies Meet Americanism Event

Legion ladies gather for an Americanism meeting with a luncheon and speaker lineup. Organizers note community focus and fellowship as the event proceeds.

Legion

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