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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

3

Bass Fishermen Still Going Strong at Lake Burr Oak

Harold Vaughn reports one of the best weeks for fishing at Lake Burr Oak with bass crappies and bluegills. Notable catches include a near-record 6 lb 3 oz bass by Jack Allen and several large bass by Han son B. Martin and Alex Docie. Weather, dam traffic, and weekly rainfall are listed alongside lake conditions and temperatures.

Glouster Harold Vaughn Jack Allen Zanesville Dwight Hartley Columbus Burr Oak Allen Athens Hanson B. Martin Alex Docie Docie Martin Richard Dick) Vaughn Hoy Seckinger Jacksonville Jess Prye Carbon Hill Charles Fulks, Jr Maplewood Drive

City Leaders Back Dillon Dam Funding Plan

Zanesville civic leaders urged an $8.25 million appropriation to continue Ohio Dillon Dam work. Mayor Maurice Vinsel and Chamber of Commerce president Bryce V Dunlap spoke Tuesday to the House Appropriations Committee, joined by Rep. John E. Henderson. They cited flood prevention and unemployment relief as key benefits.

Washington Zanesville Dillon Dam Ohio House Appropriations Committee Maurice Vinsel Bryce V. Dunlap

Student Preacher Set Kor Services at Hooper Ridge Church

Glouster born David Grubbs son of Mr and Mrs Enlow Grubbs will preach at both Sunday morning and evening services. He graduates this month from Cincinnati Bible Seminary and is a Glouster High School graduate and Glouster Church of Christ member who was ordained to the ministry last year.

Glouster Hooper Ridge

Murray City Social Notes Highlights of Local Visits

Mrs Ann Paul and Steve Leslie returned home after visiting in-laws Mr and Mrs Walter Lauriskey. Miss Mary Ann Laurisky spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Lauriskey. Eugene Smith of Newark visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Lyle Hannah and children Theresa and Jimmie of Straitsville visited the Smith home. Philmore Matheny and children visited his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Clarence McMann in Hemlock. Grace R Donoghue and Eunice Sanborn visited Corning. Paul Huston and family of Pomeroy visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jay Huston, with Henry Williams of New Lexington also visiting. Richard Duffy and daughter Jackie of Nelsonville visited Betty Sabo. Grace Neal of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Bessie Neal.

Ann Paul Los Angeles Cal Steve Leslie Detroit Walter Lauriskey Mary Ann Laurisky Ohio University Eugene Smith Newark Ed Smith Smith Lyle Hannah Theresa Jimmie Straitsville Philmore Matheny Clarence McMann Hemlock Grace R. Donoghue Eunice Sanborn Corning Paul Huston Pomeroy Jay Huston Huston Henry Williams New Lexington Richard Duffy Jackie Nelsonville Betty Sabo Grace Neal Columbus Bessie Neal

Lodge Plans Meeting GLOUSTER Marcellite Rebekah Lodge 401

The Rebekah Lodge 401 will hold a meeting Friday evening in the IOOF Hall. Officers are to attend to practice for inspection.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge 401 IOOF

Brownie Scouts Bake Sale Planned at Golden Opportunity Store

Brownie Scouts announce a bake sale on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the Golden Opportunity Store. Proceeds support troop activities and community projects.

Golden Opportunity

Scriptures for Blind Aid From American Bible Society

In 1957 the American Bible Society issued more than 55000 braille scriptures to aid blind readers, expanding access to religious texts and spiritual study nationwide.

The American Bible Society

Glouster Man Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Ernest Cartwright of Fairview Ave Glouster returned from White Cross Hospital Columbus after a week of observation and treatment and is now at home.

Glouster Ernest Cartwright Fairview Ave White Cross Hospital Columbus

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