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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1953

Page

2

Council Grants Leave to Police Officer for 30 Days

Council approves a 30 day sick leave for Glover-Willard Skinner with Dr John Greenlees supporting the request. Police Chief Ray Fulton and night officer Russell to cover duties by extra hours. Reports on April fines and finances accepted. Exemption request on municipal court jurisdiction discussed. Clean up Week set May 11 15 with curb side trash pickup free of charge. New door bid for city building approved. Debate over removing parking meters near Parker Service Station continues.

Glovster Willard Skinner John Greenlees Ray Fulton Russell Wallace Board of Public Affairs Don Campbell Trimble Township General Assembly Soree Douglas Russell Lent Tee W. J. Golding Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company

Rites Held Today for Mrs. Genevieve Andrews

Genevieve Andrews 58 died in Athens Thursday. Survived by husband Harry two sons Garold Bliss Field Michigan Harold Dayton a daughter Mrs Emery Butler Dayton five grandchildren and brother George Morris Glouster. Services 2 p.m. at C F Wallace Funeral Home Rev John Devol officiating Burial Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Genevieve Andrews Athens John Louisa Newton Morris Harry Andrews Garold Bliss Field Michigan Harold, Dayton Emery Butler Dayton George Morris C. F. Wallace John Devol Glouster Cemetery

MYF Elects New Officers in Jacksonville Meeting

Catherine Miller was elected president of MYF at a Monday meeting on April 27. Officers include Larry Bycopski as vice president Inez Kempton first vice president and news reporter Junior Vore fourth vice president and Jayne Ann Jarvis secretary treasurer. Fifteen members attended. The next meeting is May 4 at 7 20 PM.

Jacksonville Catherine Miller MYF Larry Bycopski Inez Kempton Junior Vore Jayne Ann Jarvis Gregory Moons Circleville

Weekend Guests and Local News From Redtown Area

Redtown residents hosted weekend visitors from Columbus and nearby towns. Roy Strausbaugh learned his brother Tony was in Miami Valley Hospital after an emergency appendectomy, listed in fair condition. The gathering included notice of Andrew Thompson’s funeral and a youth rally in Athens.

Roy Strausbaugh Redtown Johm L. Sharp Harry Hendricks Aighter John Ann Columbus Mr. Sharp Lake Burr Oak Woodrow Tony Miami Valley Hospital J. C. Reedy Char Ss McNutt Ronny Johnnie Mansfield Mona Faye McKee W. H., Strasbaugh Woodsfield Morristown Andrew McKinney Andrew Thompson Free Methodist Church Athens Duane Bryan Marcella Woot Wl Devten Jacksonville Bryan Shirley Ernie Stunton Glouster Surs C. S Shirkey C. A. Biddison John Ante George Burdiss Dianne Elbert Maxwell Fred Hussey Linda Lee Dayton C. A. Pride

Honor Roll for Glouster Elementary Grades Five Six Weeks

The Glouster School lists the fifth six weeks honor roll across grades 4 5 and 6. Names include Judy Antle Kenneth Conaway Virginia Dorris Sharon Hail Patricia Harrison Janet Hooper and more in 4-A and 4-B. Grade 5 features Nancy Lemoine Dismey Patton Kay Price Jacquelyn Russell Gayle Sarisky and others. Grade 6 lists David Glerhart Billy Hands Helen Kittle Shelba Knott Michael Mudrie Judy Nott Robert Smith and Karen Williams.

Glouster Judy Antle Kenneth Conaway Virginia Dorris Sharon Hail Patricia Harrison Janet Hooper Donna Jonas Judy Kennard Stephen Messbarger Jerry Molnar Sharon McManaway Teri Willams Helen Yount Nancy Lemoine Dismey Patton Kay Price Jacquelyn Russell Gayle Sar

Glouster Couple Honored After Sixty Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Robert Todd of Nelsonville Route 2 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a residence reception. Mrs Todd received a white orchid while Mr Todd wore a white carnation boutonniere. A lace table carried a pink and white themed cake as many relatives attended including children Virgil Todd of New Plymouth and Vermon Todd of Bellevue, with numerous grandchildren and friends from across Ohio.

Nelsonville Robert Todd Nelsonvile Todd Virgil ‘Todd New Plymouth Vermont Todd Bellevue Ohio Verne Hinerman Rupert W. Va Merril Ogg Giouster Don Eggleston Shelia Gary Union Furnace Bol Ord Robbie Jean Todd Hinerman Rita Lou Hinerman Tene Hinerman Mrs. C. F. Patton Dianne Amy Beth Butch Bill Mary Elise Glouster Thomas Dixon Frank Howson Mike Howson Athens Gerald Rupe Val Reynolds Russell Bailey Kenneth McElhinny Middleport Ray Clark Phile Gerald Williams Mary Jane Leah Jean Zanesville Eddie Poling Mark Harry George Sidney

Corning Girl Leads Song Contest Winner

Corning Anne Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harper Corning former residents of Glouster directed the Kappa Kappa Gamma pledge chapter chorus of 28 voices to victory in Ohio State University annual sorority song contest Harper was initiated into the active chapter Saturday

Corning Anne Harper Charles Harper Glouster Kappa Kappa Gamma Ohio State University Miss Harper

Club Meetings List For Glouster Area

Local clubs announce gatherings this week including the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Thursday at 7 30 p m in Lagier Hall and Glousice Encampment of Magic City Lodge ICOF Monday 5 pm in Odd Fellows Hall Also Glouster High School Alumni Association meets Monday 6 30 pm at the high school Band Boosters meet Monday 7 30 pm to plan the band banquet May 6 Mrs Earl Morris hosts Past Noble Grands Thursday 7 30 pm at Braun Street.

Progressive Study Club Robert Angle Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Lagier ‘All Glousice Magic City Lodge ICOF Odd Fellows Glous ‘Ter High School Bandboosters Association Earl Morris Braun Street

Chillicothe Kiwanians Guests of Local Club in Glouster

Twenty six visiting Kiwanians from Chillicothe attended a joint interclub program at Hotel Gordon in Glouster. Carl Bradbury welcomed guests and George Elienback replied. Harold Rose received the Fellowship cup to be carried to Portsmouth May 13 for presentation. Sam Waildon, past lieutenant governor, spoke on WHIZ station plans and southeastern Ohio prospects. Attendance totaled 42 with 15 locals, 26 visitors, and one guest speaker.

Glouster Chillicothe Logal Club Hotel Gordon Carl Bradbury Sink George Elienback Interclub Bob Seibolt Harold Rose Portsmouth Sam Waildon Ohio Kiwanis Cer Bradbury Roger Kittie LaFayette Hotel Gallipolis Bill Munch Vetnow Nolte Zanesville Maneczer WHIZ Sitont 32 Sire Niles Tation Canesville Southeastern Ohio Fee

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meeting in Church Hall

Mrs George Carter hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club meeting at the church hall on Tuesday evening. Miss Josephine Hedfelt presided. readings were led by Mrs Joe Wolf and others by Mrs T A Noon, Miss Hedfelt and Mrs Frank Darling. Lunch followed for members including Mrs Kate Bartels and Mrs Lena Covella. Mrs M Ley to host next on Tuesday May 12.

Birth announced for Daniel Patrick Deery in Providence

Mr and Mrs Joseph Deery announce the birth of a son Daniel Patrick born April 28 at St Joseph Hospital Providence Grandparents are Mrs Catherine Rice Gloucester and Mrs Mary Ann Deery Providence Rhode Island

Glouster Joseph Deery Rita Rice Providence R. I Daniel Patrick St. Joseph Hospital Catherine Rice Mary Ann Deery

Deloris Stansberry Betrothal Revealed

Glouster Mr and Mrs Ira Stansberry announce the engagement of their daughter Deloris Stansberry to Allan Balderson son of the late Mr and Mrs George Balderson and grandson of Mr and Mrs C R Kaster Trimble Route 1 The couple plan a June wedding Deloris is a Glouster High School graduate Allan Balderson is an Ames Bern High School graduate

Glouster Ira Stansberry Miss Deloris Stansberry Allan Balderson George Balderson C. R.kaster Trimble Route 1 Miss Stansberry Mr. Balderson Ames-Bern

Also Mentioned on This Page

HG Bobo Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Council Fire Department John S. Blower Harley Kittle Parker High St Mrs. Andrews Lauster Meeker A. E. Sturgill Mil Kent And Robert Harrington Lloyd van Dersen Shaker Heights George Dodds Anna Hows Lizzie Doolittle Mary Featherstone James Pollock Bess Carlin Carbondsie Edward Dewhurst Mary Thompson Ella Newman Derl Shlvers Arthur Todd Henry MR. and Mes. Todd Corning Girl Kiwanis Club Gordon MecCann-Frederick Post Amaerican Legion Philco Philco Laboratories Butler U. Department of Agricul North Court Street Athens, Ohio Chillicothe Kiwanians Kittle Williams Lumber & Bldg Glouster, O Deloris Stansperry Lewyt Bea Tubsaller Spcars Lewyt’ Richardson Furniture Glouster Gabardine Lisle Angie Tyles Prea. Buynes
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