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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1953
Page
5
A series of square dances will be held in the Chauncey high school gymnasium starting Saturday night. The Chauncey-Dover Lions Club sponsors the dances, which occur two Saturdays per month and continue while successful. Music will be by Bill Russell's orchestra.
Chauncey residents report weekend visits and Mother's Day gatherings. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Cain of Columbus and Mrs. Beulah Robinson, with extended visits from the Days of Hamilton and Mrs. Mary Lee Savage near Glouster.
Edward Kreslin and Virgie Thomas of Nelsonville were united in marriage at the home of Rev. Gilbert Courtney. The double ring ceremony was used with attendants Mr and Mrs Vaughn Gwilym and Miss Arlene McClain of Nelsonville.
Chauncey-Dover Volunteer Fire Department raised 176 dollars at an auction with total receipts of 178.80 dollars and 2.25 dollars spent on advertising. Harold Goddard donated services. Ticket sales for the Fireman's Ball close Friday, available from merchants, department members and high school students. The dance, Friday May 29, will be at the high school gym with Charlie Frank and his orchestra.
Mrs. Robert Angle hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club meeting in Glouster. President Mrs. Dan Teater led business as plans were set for a spring party at Mrs. Charles Patton's home. Program leader Mrs. Richard Guinther reviewed Edna Ferber's Giant.
Corning and Glouster residents visit family members in Columbus. Ed ward Harris and Garney Dodson families visit Dena Johnson and Laura Ricketts. library closes Friday for a meeting. Hospitalizations include Mary Bulick and Madge Kiener. Rev. Wilbur spoke at EUB Church. Central School talent show draws a large crowd.
About an inch of rain fell here Tuesday over a period of little less than an hour. Low places in the streets were filled curb full. Sunday Creek was stirred up considerably, but remained well within its banks.
The WCTU held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Charles Swartz home on Broad Street to prepare for a district workshop at the Church of Christ on Thursday. Ruth Teater gave the Scripture reading and others contributed to the program including Esta Cunningham and Wanda McAllister. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Ruth Teater.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kittle 6 Main Street announce the birth of a daughter born April 29. The baby is named JoVon Elaine. Maternal grandparents are Charlie Lee and wife of Covington Kentucky. Paternal grandparents are Desler M Kittle and wife of Glouster Route 2.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Dishon announce the birth of a daughter Susan Gail on May 3 at St Ann's Hospital Columbus. Grandparents listed include Ernest Wilson and William Dishon. A son Stephen was born May 4 at Hocking Valley Hospital with grandparents Charles Donley Fred Devol Sr Mabel Devol and Delsia Botzer of Columbus.
The GLOUSTER Kiwanis committee announced soon to place tickets on sale for a Fourth of July celebration to raise funds for welfare work. The event will include shows and a fireworks display. Thirteen Kiwanis members will attend a Portsmouth club gathering for the Fellow ship Cup presentation.
The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet in the home of Mrs. Ralph Hines at 43 Spring Street on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. Ansel Gamwell will assist the hostess.
GLOUSTER The 500 club met at Hotel Gordon Monday evening with two guests, Mrs. Ernest Vernon and Mrs. T. A. Noon. With two tables in play, first prize went to Mrs. Walter Yount, second to Mrs. Esther Lamborn, and third to Mrs. Ella McDonald. Lunch followed for the named attendees.
The Glouster A chapter invites members to an executive committee gathering on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Moose building chapter room. The regular chapter meeting will follow the committee session.
Jacksonville WSCS will hold a bake sale at the home of Mrs. Hettie Rambo in Jacksonville on Saturday starting at 1 30 p m Those seeking a definite article of baking may place orders in advance with Mrs. Rambo or Mrs. Elizabeth Davis.
The Halifax disaster in Nova Scotia on December 6, 1917, saw an ammunition ship collide with another vessel causing a catastrophic loss of about 1500 lives. The incident remains a watershed event in naval history and Canadian memory.
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