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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
20
The Glouster Methodist Church announces Vacation Bible School from June 3 through June 14. Sessions run 1 00 to 3 00 PM for ages 3 through ninth grade with registration May 27 from 1 30 to 2 00 PM. Theme is Jesus Calls Us.
Twenty eight Millfield Christian Church youths gathered at Mr and Mrs Oris Chadwell home in Truetown on Friday evening. They enjoyed a wiener roast and an evening of games and singing with eight parents present.
GLOUSTER Annual inspection of Bishopville Lodge 470 F and AM will be conducted at 7 30 p m Thursday by Joseph B Hutchinson district deputy grand master Strawberry shortcake will be served after the meeting said Louis Docie master
Mrs Ruth Ful wife of Virginia and Mrs Von Adams of Coolville visited Earl Jewett. Roy Haas and children stayed with Charles Hilton. Guests of C E Johnson included Mrs R D Johnson Torch and Emerson Johnson Long Bottom. Mothers Day guests visited McKelvey and Westfall households among others in Parkersburg to Vienna and Columbus area. Anthony Schuler of Columbus joined Paul Schuler and Jake Schuler in Pomeroy. Several families attended Racine commencement exercises Friday evening.
Donors named Glouster Carpenter Hardware and Franks Bait and Carry Out Store were unintentionally omitted from the Sunday Fishing Derby donor list.
Syracuse churches gave potted flowers to mothers on Mother's Day with prizes for oldest and youngest. The Syracuse Garden Club met at Mrs. Miller's home on Sand Road, with reports and refreshments. School grades held a Portland Park picnic and potluck for teachers and staff. Families and residents from Parkersburg, Washington, and elsewhere visited local homes.
Oldest and youngest mothers honored at Letart Falls Methodist Church Mother's Day service. Birthday dinner hosted by Rev Floyd Workman and daughter Mary. Local visits include Workman family, Gallipolis guests, Bladen residents, and Clay County connections. Property purchases by Bart Miller and family movements noted. Continuous family and church activity across Letart Falls and nearby towns.
Mrs Charlotte Ellenwood Glouster band director and music teacher resigns to teach elementary music in New Carlisle Bethel School system. Coach Ed Stewart resigns to become head football coach and assistant basketball coach at Millersport High School Fairfield County.
Lloyd Gaston Hoisington, who lived with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Hoisington for 12 years, moved to Boston with his mother Mrs J L Ballard and brother Dwight. They will spend a few days in Zanesville and Detroit before settling in Boston.
Mr and Mrs Mike Kranyik expand their business with a Dairy Dip at the market front. New concrete front steps and walks have been completed enhancing the storefront.
At the Hotel Gordon in Glouster the Kiwanis Club met with 18 members and two Key Clubbers, Larry Colbert and Robert Smith. A Jacksonville-Trimble high school senior class letter thanked the club for organizing the Trimble Township Senior Banquet. Ben Goldberg spoke on a San Diego plane trip, and next week's meeting will feature a color film on local interests.
Mrs Lloyd White underwent surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville last Saturday. Her condition is satisfactory. Mr and Mrs Miles Crawford and daughter Cathy and Misses Margaret and Catherine Crawford visited Monday and Thursday. Her room number is 311.
Chauncey area residents joined a parade in Zanesville on Saturday. Boise Idaho guests of Ruth Freeman and Ella Devore, Robert Freeman and sons visited relatives. Freeman released from five years in the Air Force plans eight weeks of schooling. Several families hosted and attended gatherings including funeral services for William Stalder in Nelsonville.
The article notes the second prize is $15 and the third prize $10 for both boys and girls classes. Prizes and plaques for first place are donated by Standard Oil Company, replacing the earlier stated amounts.
The Sugar Creek Community Club sponsors a skating party at Dow's Roller Rink Friday evening inviting the public to attend.
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