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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

5

Kiwanis Sees Liberator Film and July Fourth Plan

At the GLOUSTER Kiwanis meeting secretary Dick Guinther relayed a push to continue the Homecoming celebration on July Fourth and urged attendance at a civic meeting in the mayor's office. A sound motion picture on the Willow Run Ford Liberator Plant showed a B 24 bomber produced every 55 minutes during the war, provided by Ogg Motor Co with Malcolm Higgins operating the projector. A concessions committee for Sunday’s Memorial Park ball game was formed by Joe Williams, appointing Lawrence Colbert Ray White and George Campbell.

Glouster Kiwanis Dick Guinther Willow Run Ogg Motor Co Malcolm Higgins Joe Williams Lawrence Colbert Ray White George Campbell Memorial Rk Richard Guinther Roger Kittle L. E. Richardson Dan Kovach B. R. Angle Hugh Billingsley Porter Dugan Ray Lange Dr. C. F. Patton Ben Goldberg

Registrations Open for Tri-State Christian Service Camp

Daniel K. Teater of Glouster Church of Christ announces limited camp capacity at the new site near Sinking Springs with 150 students weekly. Sessions run July 9 to 16 for ages 15 and up, and July 16 to 22 for ages 12 to 14. reservations urged, cards returned signed by parents.

Glouster Tri-State Christian Service Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Sinking Springs Teater

Loyal Daughters Class Meeting at Church of Christ

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church this Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a scheduled gathering and discussion.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Optometrist Opens Glouster Office With Evening Hours

Announcement Co announces R Griffiths Optometrist opening in Glouster at Hotel Gordon on Wednesday May 17. Office hours are Wednesday 6 to 9 PM and Thursday 1 to 5 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Call 140 for an appointment.

Co. R. Griffiths Glouster

Interest To Determine Status of Homecoming

Citizens of Glouster will attend a 7 30 p m meeting in the mayor s office to gauge demand for a July Fourth Homecoming celebration If turnout is large a planning group will be formed to organize a program officials said

Glouster

Glouster Native Sees Transfers and Visits Across States

Lee White, stationed at San Diego Naval Training Base, transfers to Memphis for further training. Mrs. Vera White of Glouster is his mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews and daughters Dian and Jaclyn, plus Mrs. Vera White, visited Dayton for the weekend with Forest Carey and his daughters Linda and Connie. Allen Swindell of Jacksonville shows improving condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Hugh Sweeney and family spent last Thursday in Columbus. William Hallam of Jacksonville, ill with a heart ailment, was moved to Sheltering Arms for observation. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Masterson returned to Willard after visiting here with relatives.

Lee White San Diego Naval Training Base Memphis Tenn Vera White Glouster James Andrews Dian Jaclyn Dayton Forest Carey Linda Connie Allen Swindell Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Hugh Sweeney Columbus William Hallam Leo Masterson Willard

125 Attend Meeting In Honor of Mothers

One hundred twenty five people attended a Mothers Day event at the Church of Christ hosted by the Loyal Daughters and Berean Classes. Flowers went to the oldest mother, Mrs Della Gessell, and to the mother of the largest family, Mrs Gertrude Jewell. Each guest received a pink carnation crafted by Miss Pauline Myers.

Glouster Church of Christ Loyal Daughters Berean Della Gessell Gertrude Jewell Pauline Myers

Mothers Club Meets at Lowry Home

Jacksonville Mothers Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Bea Lowry’s home for a business session and refreshments. The group scheduled its next meeting for Friday June 9 at Mrs. Flo Cominsky’s residence.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers Club Bea Lowry Flo Cominsky

Poppy Day Set By Mayor Williams For Veterans

At the request of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Mayor Thomas Williams designates Friday and Saturday as Poppy Day. Auxiliary members will sell on the streets to raise funds for veteran rehabilitation programs.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Thomas Williams

Put Finger on Any One of These Men Its a Safe Bet He'll Become a General

An Army War College class could yield future generals and top executives. The program at Fort Leavenworth and allied schools trains officers from West Point through post graduate and staff colleges. Graduates advance to major or lieutenant colonel and often reach senior leadership.

Washington The Army War College Ft. Leavenworth Kans Army America Eisenhower Bradley Clay Marshall Collins Gordon Gray West Point Command and General Staff College Armed Forces Staff College Norfolk National War College Industrial College of the Armed Forces Fort Leavenworth

Rubberized highways promise long term maintenance gains

A U S government test mixes asphalt with rubber on select sections to reduce future road upkeep. Rubberized roads aim to resist temperature changes and water damage, stay non slippery, and endure heavier use, with initial costs around $900 per mile extra near Richmond and Rotterdam tests.

Washington America Holland Rotterdam U.S Richmond

Mason Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birth Announcement

Mason social notes list numerous visits among residents from Minersville Belpre and Huntington. Birth announced for Mrs Robert Moore’s daughter with the mother formerly Louella Idle of Mason. Mary Jane Stewart and Clyde William Hubbard wed at New Haven EUB parsonage with Rev J Mahoney officiating.

Eldis Vaughan Calvin Harrah Charleston Eber Roush Jack Greuser Roy Arms Minersville Walter McCoy Parkersburg Wilson Nease Ira Warner R. L. Dodding Lula Mevelis Belpre Jack Vanney Maxine Arnold Pomeroy Wilber Stewart Clayton Spurlock Huntington Danny Smith Chesapeake Ohio D. L. Dudding Ada Luskart Donald Honaker Paradise W.va Robert Moore Syracuse Louella Idle Mason R. 5 Stewart Margie Hoffman Columbus Grace Hoffman Corning B. O. Fox H. S. Roush Earl Owen Middleport Blanche Arm Becky L. B. Hammack B. F Mason Mothers Club Middleport Mothers Club Gail Ingles Minnie Parkins Edward Ryan

Weekend Guests From Several Towns Visited Marion Notes

Mr and Mrs Thomas Abrets and Mr and Mrs Reece Thompson spent a weekend in Marion Ohio. Visitors of Mr and Mrs Ernie Campbell were Mr and Mrs Guy Day and Mr and Mrs Leroy Sullivan of Buchtel. Weekend guests of Mrs Tenpie McGee were Mr and Mrs Emmett McGee of Fostoria Mr and Mrs Charley Morgan of Hemlock and Mrs Ernie Taylor of Glouster. Visitors of Mr and Mrs Reece were Mr and Mrs Homer Smath ers of McArthur Mrs Wilna Gibbs of Corning and Delphie White and son of Hatfieldtown. Lena Thompson.

Homer Smathers McArthur Wilna Gibbs Corning Delphie White Hatfieldtown Lena Thompson

Hamden Social Notes Reflect Busy Visiting Season

Hamden residents hosted and visited relatives from Ohio and Michigan with many gatherings. Families from Columbus Day-ton Dundas Day-ton Ratcliff Fairborn and Saginaw joined in Mother's Day visits as kin from Toledo Hamilton and Wilkesville attended.

Metz Family Visit Spans 35 Years United in Akron

Mrs. J. L. Southward of Akron reports that Mr. and Mrs. William F. Metz of Los Angeles Calif visited the Southards in Akron after 35 years. The Metz couple traveled by plane to Detroit and then drove to Akron.

Glouster J. L. Southward Jacksonville Akron William F. Metz Hilma Mueller Los Angeles Calif Metz Detroit

Savelys Announce Birth in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Gerald E Savely Helen Fuller announce the birth of daughter Karen Lynne born May 15 at White Cross Hospital The Savelys have another daughter Ellen Jane Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles C Fuller New Plymouth and Mr and Mrs John O Savely Union Furnace

Masons Plan Inspection at Bishopville Lodge

The Bishopville Masonic Lodge schedules its annual inspection at 7 30 p m Thursday May 25 in the Masonic Hall.

Masons Plan Bishopville Masonic Lodge Masonic Hall

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