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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

13

Glouster High to Graduate 55 in Senior Class Friday

Glouster High School prepares to graduate 55 seniors on Friday May 18 at 3 PM. Principal officials J G Colbert and E E Galloway head the education board as the ceremony features valedictorian Mary Janchius and speaker John Bryson with the school orchestra performing.

Glouster Outer Barbara Anca Botan Amen Fund Frances Dual Miracle Dunieyy Ines Saar? Faraec Paice Hinton Au Cocaine Watt Jewel Betimento Ruth Lent Rosie Leon Jacquelyn Ley Dorothy Love R Ances Matha Mareaeet Sefers Mary Laue Medae Anaike Ethel Morea Virtue Inne Chrting Sumner Tene Fan Bath Summern Bets Honpeon Mating Thoms Wolf Dathy Zimmer John Ryeon Donald Breamson Reve Tlloc Fred ‘Chappel Robert Robert | Ey Richard Canmingnam Por Ce Betcontive Challen Tert Emericie Emmet Casha Reret Cathal McDonwids Id Morrion Nori Oxe Ich David Pickard Cen Ree Mr Foe David Rothe Mary Janchius Ledictory Neil Roberts Nutatory Therogram Jtora Heck Earth Jane John Bryson We ‘Dennison Ralph Richey Lalle Betty McCoy Jane Mur Glenn Wallenharpt Frances Dora Ervin Board of 8 ‘Education J. G. Colbert EE. Galloway el Hi. Lantz D. E. Carr Oe Nelson

Glouster Students Excel in District Tests and Rankings

Glouster officials report top district finishes across multiple subjects with students Shirley Roberts Aura Lantz Edith Summers Betty Kirby Mary Lee Thompson and others earning high placements. Notable names include Juanita Williams Sara Wolf Audrey Dawson Marilyn Lantz Neil Roberts Rita Rice Norma McAllister and Jane Cox with firsts seconds and top ten positions in French English Latin chemistry and history.

Glouster Ichius North Shirley Roberts Aura Lantz Edith Sumhers Betty Kirby Mary Lee “Thompson William F. Zimner David Pickard Richard 3. Williams Selene Juanita “Williams Sara J. Wolf Audrey Dawson Marjorie Habert Neil C. Roberts Marilyn Lantz Rita Rice Norma McAllister Jane Cox

Jacksonville Pupils Will Present Play

Jacksonville pupils will present a play titled FUREAPOP under the direction of Faye McKinley at 8 p m Monday at High School. Louise ee will be accompanist with cast members including Allen Wallace Ruth Ann iappelenr Billy Nichola Donna ye Seckinger John Davis 3 P de Alberta Southard Johnny Satyskella Bobby Cominaky Brent Burdiss Emma Mae McFarl and Marcella Bryan Jimmy By ola Jean Ann I rowan Hoy J Seckinger.

Iade Faye McKinley Louiseee Allen Wallace Ruth Ann Iappelenr Billy Nichola Donnaye Seckinger John Davis P. de Alberta’ Southard Johnny’ Satyskella Bobby Cominaky Brest Burdiss Emma

Musical program heard by Progressive Study Club in Ohio theme

A Progressive Study Club program at Mrs. W. I. Drury's home featured Harriette Weymuller and Mrs. Carl M. Pico presenting Ohio composer songs. Biographies were given for Daniel D. Emmett James Rogie and Francesco DeLone. The event closed with Ball songs and home made candy served to members.

Mother McCheee Ball J.E. Anderson MM. Bryson Ruth Watking John Blower Beulah’ Bennett H. J. Janchius Eva

Glouster Social Notes Recap of Tuesday Club Meeting

Glouster social notes recount a St George Club gathering at Mrs Annetta Brown home with Mrs Annie Hodgson assisting. Program included scripture reading, readings by several members, piano solo by Anne Lee Brown, and prize awards. Neat wraps feature door prize to Mrs Mary Johnson and refreshments served by hosts and Mrs Anna Lee Brown to twenty members.

Glousten Umugaters St George Club Annetta Brown Annie Hodgson Florence Parker Tillie Hinton Lenora Moody Kate Vaughn Anne Lee Brown Myrtle Dunlevy Selina Zimmer Lucy

Memorial service at Creske Grange Friday night

Members of Creske Grange will hold a memorial service Friday night with Rev. EC Vene as principal speaker. A program of readings and recitations will follow. A breakfast meeting is planned for Tuesday May 21 at eleven o'clock at the country home of Mrs B R Angie.

Gallipolis Asctgea Creske Grange Shen Rev. EC. Vene Ebates Este B. R. Angie

Library Work During Year Is Effective

A year end note from Glouster thanks contributors and readers for cooperation. Racquelyn Ley, senior editor, is praised for untiring effort to make the column enjoyable. The column reflects on the year and expresses appreciation to those who helped.

Glouster Bering Racquelyn Ley From Werk

Logan Area sees steady rise in April employment

Logan Area workers gained 712 new claims and 100 job placements reported by the Logan Area Employment Security Center. State unemployment benefit payments neared one hundred thousand dollars while overall claims rose about 6.7 percent from March, with further increases expected through spring events and local festival employment.

Logan Logan Area HM. H. Sands Gallipolis Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Westerman Ucon Lagan Horause Hacemauts Mance Logan Atom

Bombardment Forces Withdrawal Of Officials At Nott Home

Oakdale neighborhood shows disruption as a clash near a polling site damages the Greenfield Towns house. Ballot equipment moved to Tanner Wood's warehouse for counting while officers were not summoned. Oakdale Friendship Circle Club met with Violet Nott, Geneva Jewellis presented mystery box to Georgia Barnes, games and prizes followed.

Sen Oakdale Nott Home Gallipolis Gallia Greenfield Towns Oakdale Friendship Circle Club Violet Nott Geneva Jewellis Georgia Barnes Mary Mille Garnet Brunton Beatricw Floman Mra. Swindle Madge Hindry Eliabeth Ann Ranking Mra. Lowery

Nonsensical OCR Item About Rene and Carin Logan

Fragmentary OCR note references Rene Nays and Carin Logan with unclear context. Mentions Sunday and an observed rat with a vague Webb Summit reference and an unclear number 62. Lacks coherent event or identifiable organizations or places.

Rene Nays Carin Logan Howdy Hell Webb

Funeral Rites For Hezekiah Coyer Held

Galaipolis church service honored Hezekiah Coyer 68 Harvard resident, died Tuesday night at home. Records show he was a bachelor who lived alone. Community mourns as Morgan Church conducts rites today.

Gallipolis Warior Morgan Church Merekian Coyer Earvard

Black Viper Killed by Visitor at Fronten

O. D. Johnson of this city saw and killed a black viper while visiting the fronten. The reptile, rarely found in this area, measured three feet two inches long.

Logan Fronten Rockbrae O. D. Johnson Ares

Perfect Attendance at Greendale School for 1939-40

Twelve Greendale grade school pupils achieved perfect attendance for the 1939-40 year. Mrs Ida Barber of Nelsonville reported in critical condition at Cherryington Hospital where she is undergoing treatment.

Logan Greendale

Fortification Hill Park Prepares for Summer Visitors

City workers in Vi GaLLArULIS begin land improvements at Fortification Hill Park to enhance roads and surroundings for summer visitors. Assistants include Shirley Roberts, Jo Lavon Falres, Marilyn Lantz, and Phyllis Kleinman.

Gallarulis Fortification Hill Jacquelyn Shirley Roberts Jo. Lavon Falres Marilyn Lantz Phyllis Kieinman

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