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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
7
A historic OC crossword style list presents clues with numbers and fragments. The page blends a diplomatic reference to a Peruvian envoy with a long set of cryptic style hints, including directions to Dr. Juan Bautista De and a variety of short definitions and word fragments.
Maxine Rehme was crowned Queen of the May by President McDermott at the May Day celebration in Rio Grande. The pageant, held in the high school gym due to poor weather, featured a large cast of students, faculty and visiting relatives with a full program of songs, dances, and storybook roles.
A notice invites readers to request patterns for the Cool Charmer blouse sizes 14 16 and 18 Pattern No 5156 for 15 cents in coin plus 1 cent postage Provide name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Avenue of the Americas New York 19 NY Also a brief item notes that primary state highways in the United States were 92 percent surfaced in 1945 and 39 percent of county and local roads were surfaced
The stars advise prudence and discretion for May 12 in financial and social affairs. Home and romance are highlighted though caution against slander gossip and suspicion is urged to protect promising plans.
A 1282 foot covered bridge across the St John River in New Brunswick claims the title of the world’s longest such bridge. The text warns of a child born that day facing dangerous urges unless provided early emotional training.
Hursey leads Glenford with three RBIs and a triple as Glenford drives past Middleport 7 to 4 in a seesaw Class B contest. Daugherty and Haggerty push bases, while Miller fans 10 and Hursey swats key hits to fuel the Tigers win.
A close Class B game saw Ingsburg edge Racine 6 to 4 as both teams loaded big innings. Norris tripled with two on to spark a three run rally, Manuel added a run scoring hit, and Parrett delivered a boundary belt scoring two. Bold earned the win with six hits allowed. V took the loss. Wash o of Scioto County meets Kingsburg at 11 am and Iord faces Pedro at 1 pm.
Gallipolis Gallia Academy defeated Point Pleasant 15 to 6 in non league action. John Steboat went 3 for 5 and Brock 2 for 3 to lead the offense. Point Pleasant scored five runs in the second inning but committed six errors to hand Gallipolis the win.
GLOUSTER Superintendent E L Koehler released the Hollister schools calendar for the remainder of the year. Events include a May 14 junior senior banquet with Prof F L Shoemaker, May 16 baccalaureate in United Brethren Church, May 21 commencement with addresses, May 25 Columbus trip, May 26 zoo visit, and May 27 report cards and final dismissal.
Mrs Iva Skinner 60 died Monday at University Hospital Columbus after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband Chris five daughters Theo Moody Mooseheart Ill Margaret Markins Dorothy Losey Christine Johnson Columbus Mildred Gift Athens and 10 grandchildren. Son Stanley C. was killed in the armed forces. Body at John S Blower funeral home pending arrangements.
Grange group in Glouster Trimble held an evening meeting with L R Gooding and Roy Kasler presenting short talks on Grange activities. A round-table discussed opening and closing exercises and plans for an upcoming exhibit of old magazines and photographs. Potluck supper followed.
Trimble Methodist Church hosts family church night on Thursday at 8 p.m. The WSCS sponsors the event and discussed plans at the April meeting. Program committee members include Mrs. Marjorie Anderson Mrs. Merdith Jarvis and Mrs. Joyce Johnson. Refreshments will be served.
S Sgt James W Russell Sr of Trimble Route 1 received the U S Victory Medal during Army Day ceremonies at St Avold U S Military Cemetery in France. The award was announced in Paris by the American Graves Registration Command.
The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Mrs H H Lafferty will lead the program.
Lynn Gladden of Glouster eighth grade represented her school in a central Ohio spelling bee held in Columbus. More than 70 children competed, with finalists chosen after a 50 word written test. Lynn reached finals but was edged out in the oral spell down by Marlene Bean of Cardington Ohio.
The Bishopville Church of Christ held a Mothers Day program led by Rev. Miles Hoon of New Marshield. A large flower basket honored the church mothers and bouquets went to the oldest and youngest present, plus a token to Mrs Lucy Pedicord for years of service. The service ended with the Lord's Supper.
GLOUSTER C F Danford of Trimble and his daughter Mrs Dwight Burkham left by motor Monday for Phoenix Arizona where Mrs Burkham's husband is associate pastor of the Central Methodist Church Danford plans to be gone about a month En route they will stop in Valley Falls Kansas to visit Mr and Mrs Herbert Spencer Mrs Spencer is the former Rhea Cary
Funeral services for Mrs. P. J. Stanley were held at the Glouster Methodist Church Monday afternoon following surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Isabel Vernon sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs. J. H. Elias and Rev. Eugene Brown delivered the sermon. Burial followed in New Marshfield Cemetery.
Pfc Harry D. Drake, son of Mrs. Charles Drake of Glouster Route 4, graduated from the Ordnance School at the Atlanta General Distribution Depot in Georgia with an automotive technician rating. He entered the Army in 1942 and served in the European and Pacific Theaters during World War II.
The joint Evangelistic and Oversight Committees of the Church of Christ in Glouster have postponed their Friday evening meeting until further notice. No rescheduled date is set.
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