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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

6

Licensed to Marry Moon and Gates in Glouster Probate Court

Carl Raymond Moon and Stella Virginia Gates were issued a marriage license in Probate Court Wednesday. Glouster business leaders consider securing a regular police force to fill the vacancy left by W. E. Shrieves, night watchman of ten years, who resigns June 1st. City officials may fund part of the salary to attract a competent officer. A meeting for businessmen to discuss the plan will be announced. Mrs. Fred Brown says library activity: week of May 20 had 208 attendees and 113 books were received from Nelsonville.

Pomeroy Carl Raymond Moon Sinte W. Va Farmer Stella Virginia Gates Glouster Reguiae W. E Shrieves Vasinerreen Fred Brown Lbrarian Nelsonville

Sewing Projects Display in Glouster

Glouster reports a sewing show at the Dantort Building on High St featuring dresses hand hooked rugs and craft items made from old felt hats bottle caps and more. Community updates note local events including birthdays visits graduations and social gatherings with names and places throughout Glouster and nearby towns.

Glouster WPA Dantort High St Thema

Ohio River News Delivers River Improvements and Labor Shifts

Report notes 132,973,750 in river and harbor appropriations remain after a presidential veto, with tonnage gains and a 2.5 million barrel gasoline increase. Mentions Sweden's height record, rising employment in construction, and bids planned June 10 for Ohio River dredging near Guyandot Bar.

Washington President City Peene U. E. Engineers Huntington W. Va Ohio River Guyandot Barrat Dam William B. Rodgers War Department

Residence Changes Reported In Glouster Area

Mr and Mrs Frank Butts relocated to their newly bought home at 2 Maple Street the former Harris property. Mrs Lillie Fitch who purchased the Butts residence at 36 Main Street also moved in during the week.

Frank Butts Maple St Charles Harris Lillie Fitch Butts Main St

Tonto Oil Liniment Ad And Funeral Notice

The text notes prices for Tonto Snake Oil Liniment and adds 100 extra per bottle for packing and mailing. It records funeral arrangements for Edna May Beegle with rites at a church in Racine and mentions her husband Charles Bertie and survivors. The Rev. Ray Beegle is noted in connection with the service.

Ray Beee Mesil Doreas Andie Saxe ‘Gaul Charles Bertie Laney Ray Beegle

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Social notes list Sunday visits by Broadwell residents to and from Chesnee Ches een and various households. Guests include Mr and Mrs Howard Smith, Mr and Mrs Wells Vandyke, Nannie Stewart, Mr and Mrs Cook Van Dyke, Mr and Mrs John Smith of Athrop, Del Smith, Elmer White, Eva Davis at Peach Ridge, Lisle White family, Albert Ogg, Milliard Duntee and children, Arch Sprouse family, and Rufus Waite household guests Delbert Off and Frank Parsons.

Sengensrenile Evaline Brill Lisle White Albert Ogg Frank Parsons Laura James Mer. Delbert Lathrop Milliard Duntee Smithburg W. Va Arch Sprouse Pur Everett Starlin Sharpaburg Rufus Waite

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Offers 43c Bottles

Obie promotes a two bottle deal at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens, priced at 43 cents each, signaling a local sales event and limited stock.

Quick's Cut Rate Athens

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Engagements

Pomeroy social column details Mrs Alfred Elberfeld hosting a Lincoln Hill gathering with a prize to Mrs Theodore Ebersbach. Engaged indicates Betty Ward to Robert F Mees with marriage planned June 29. Poppy Day raise and Red Cross donation noted by Drew Webster Post Auxiliary. Numerous personal notices list visits, travel, Memorial Day plans, and assignments among locals, with hostesses named.

Alfred Elberfeld Lincoln Hill Theodore Ebersbach Wright McCroba Harriett Russell Mises Ann Mary McCrobe Martha Elizabeth’ Roedel Betty Burnside Rorothy Peer Charles Ward East Main St Betty Ward Robert F. Mees Meigs County Floyd F. Mees Women's Auxiliary Drew Webster Post American Legion Red Cross War Relief Fund Nira Raymond. Ebersbach Helen Zeiher Helen’ Nease Alfred Lberfeld Jacob Elberfeld Tom Crow A. V. Howell

Racine Social And Personal Highlights Local Notes

Mrs Alta Wood of Letart Falls returns home after a week with daughters Mrs Harry Brownell and Mrs Fern Nor Dr John Philson back from Holzer Hospital after four weeks. Mayme Powell and son Jerry visit relatives in New Brighton Pa. Tara Hunter of Nelsonville arrives for visit with niece Mrs Jake Gaul. Mrs John Fisher and son Jackie visit uncle Mr W H Reefer in Athens. Mildred Roush accompanies them home.

Racine Alta Wood Letart Falls Harry Brownell Fern John Philson Ater Holzer Hospital Mayme Powell Jerry Ray Johnson New Brighton Tara Hunter Nelsonville Jake Gaul Gaul John Fisher Jackie W. H. Reefer Athens Mildred Roush George Cowdry Washington D. H Lena Petrel Ben Petrel Charles Spencer Fourth Main Sts Marion Middle River Esma Richmond Memorial Hospital Staten Island New York Tuesay Sibyl Batey Harold Weather Manning Douglas Portland B.A. Dividen Rutland Emma Smden Reid Easterday John Chester Raymond #Gooch Toss Ann Glen ‘Christy Gallipolis Cael Easterday B. Ht.Cross Amanda, Cross Sarah Roberts Tanners

Bartlett Alumni Banquet Highlights Community Ties

The Bartlett alumni banquet was held at the high school on Saturday May 25 with dinner served by the La Siew Ald of the M E Church. About a hundred attendees included Mrs Myrtle Heald and her son Hon dancing followed a program featuring music by an orchestra from Beverly. Visitors from nearby towns joined relatives and friends in a weekend of social gathering and local hospitality.

Bartlett La‘Siew Ald M. E. Church Beverly Myrtle Heald Iam Ironton James Shaner West Virginia Lull Emmons Charles Endicott Plantsville May Smith Esther Dillinger Athens Clarice Linton Stewart George Seevy Dana Williams Senecaville May Williams Esther Hutchison Cornelia Par Fred. Rice Chester Blanche Christy Reverend Warren Roy Bardin Parkersburg W. Va Jon Richard Rudolph Ohio University Tina Mary Roses EH. McKainland Danville E. H. Steele Garnet Goddard Fred Webster Pennsville George |Webster George |Webster This Week, Where She Will Recuperate.” Mr. and Mrs. Gaye Webster Urbana

Keuka College Women Rate Intelligence Top Mate Trait

Keuka College students in marriage and human relations classes rate intelligence as the most essential trait in a husband. Fifty seven students listed intelligence first, with thoughtfulness consideration honesty loyalty ambition dependability and responsibility also valued. Good nature and adaptability scored low. Scientists say a large red star is young and a small red star is old.

Penn Yan Keuka College Keuka

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