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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

8

Kiwanis Club hears Nichols on guitar history in Chillicothe

GLOUSTER-Frixo Nichols spoke on the origin of the guitar Monday at the Kiwanis meeting in Hotel Gordon. Lawrence Colbert announced a divisional gathering May 25 at Walnut Street Church Chillicothe.

Glouster Frixo Nichols Kiwanis Club Nichols Hotel Gordon Lawrence Colbert Walnut St. Methodist Church Chillicothe Ben Goldberg Logan Kiwanis Club John Devol

Dr W D Witham Takes Over As Homecoming Leader

At a Homecoming Committee meeting in the city building on Monday evening Dr W D Witham accepted the chairmanship. The finance group reported 425 in cash pledges plus 200 expected from a carnival and 209 carried over from last year, totaling about 825 with about 500 more needed to reach last year’s spend. Prizes and programs were assigned, including 500 programs to be printed. A public wedding will feature the three day affair and Army Band booking prospects were noted.

Nance Committee Ogg Dan Kovach Carl Pico Bill Stephenson Witham W. R. Meyer Army Band

Loyal Women's Class to Meet Friday at Church of Christ

The Loyal Women's Class will gather Friday at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ. Mrs Ola Eddy Mrs Clara Morris and Mrs Mary Roberts head the organizing committee.

Glouster Church of Christ Ola Eddy Clara Morris Mary Roberts

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster in Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in Legion Hall. Lunch will be served by Mrs Irene Sharlike, Mrs Mary Skinner and Miss Ann Williams.

Lodge to Meet Glouster Lodge to Confer Degrees

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and AM will meet at 7 30 p m today. The Master Mason degree will be conferred on two candidates.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No F & AM

Community News From McArthur And area

Mr and Mrs Ed Warner journeyed to McArthur for their daughter in law Mrs Ray George who was ill and admitted to Logan Hospital. Mrs Emma Molihan 80 the oldest Sunday school mother received a potted flower. Several local families hosted dinners and visits with relatives and friends including the Kennys Allensville and the Canode Radcliff households. Eva Mae Collier was born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Preston Collier.

Emma Molihon Edward Molihon Carl Kenny

Past Chiefs Hear Readings in Glouster Meeting

The Past Chiefs Club met at Grace Zimmer's home with Mrs. Neal Morris in charge. Eleven members and two guests attended as readings were given by Zella Brown Mae Oliver Edna Embrey Nell Lawson Kate Vaughn Margaret Hemsley Weltha Williams. Prizes went to Loretta McLain and Nell Lawson. A future meeting will be at Zella Brown's home.

Glouster Chiefs Club Grace Zimmer Neal Morris Zella Brown Mae Oliver Edna Embrey Nell Lawson Kate Vaughn Margaret Hemsley Weltha Williams Loretta McLain Revere, Maas Sophia Hinton McLain

Glouster Residents Visit Relatives in Crooksville

Glouster Mr and Mrs Robert Craig and Mr and Mrs Ralph Jackson traveled to Crooksville Sunday to visit relatives of Mr Jackson and Mr Richard Jackson. Cpl Jack Muronsky of the 50th Army Band stationed at Fort Monroe Va was a week end guest of the Lucille Crawford family. Colmar Haskins and family from Quantico Va spent the weekend with Mrs Haskins' parents Vern and Ethel Lamborn. Other Saturday and Sunday guests were Dail Thompson and children Patricia Ann and Johnnie Pickerington.

Robert Craig Glouster Ralph Jackson Hollister Crooksville Mr. Jackson George Jackson Richard Jackson Cpl Jack Muronsky 50Th Army Band Fort Monroe Lucille Crawford Colmar Haskins Quantico

Sewing Circle Club Meets at Coffman Home

The Sew ing Circle Club met May 18 at Mrs Arthur Coffman home with 10 members and eight guests present Refreshments were served A follow up meeting is set for May 27 at Mrs Eleanor Mays McLeish home of McLeish

Glouster — McLeish Sewing Circle Club Arthur Coffman Eleanor Mays McLeish

Eighth Grade Class Exercises Set at 8 P M

Members of the Jacksonville Trimble school eighth grade will present class exercises at 8 p m Thursday. The public is invited to attend. No admission will be charged.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble School

Wrong name in Newark visit notice corrected

The item reported Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stansberry and DeLores visited Mr. and Mrs. Des Kittle in Newark. The correct names are Mr. and Mrs. Des Vanhorn.

Glouster Ira Stansberry DeLores Cy Rockhold, Jr Des Kittle Newark Des Vanhorn

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Richard Guinther Roger Kittle Ray Lange B. R. Angle Enlon Grubbs George Campbell Porter Dugan E. D. Coffman William Meyer Merrill Ogg Ray White Dr. C. F. Patton Joe Williams Walter S. Shockey Dr. Witham Dick Guinther Pearl Brown The Bob Irwin Bob Bennett Maynard Sayre Trimble Ohio James W. Hartman Athens County John F. Newcomb Said Frank H. Ross Foster B Addie Abberts R. D W.w.a Katherine Immar Nell A. Boyles Athens Arthur F. Boyles, Jr L. R. Faires High St Glouster, O Broad St Bugs Luckoff Boys Dungarees Luckoff's Mutual Stores Lodge Dundas Garfield Lanane Columbus Pearl Knox Harvey Roof Emma Lou Gladyse Blackstone Paul Eleanor Genoa Roof Beverly Douglas Ruth Morrow Cash Thompson Virginia Bobby Dena Salts Carol Ann Goldie Christian Sandra Wortman Etta Warner Ralph Blackstone J. C. Blackstone McArthur Kay Hughes Clarence Hughes Dellacord Georgia Dress and Baby Shop LeFever Sewing Circle Club Coffman Home Vernon Thur Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio
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