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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1945

Page

14

Voting Interests Rise in Precincts Across Glouster

Voters in Glouster prepare for Tuesday elections with four precincts voting locations listed including city hall, Spencer Building, Trimble Township building, and P. J. Stanley service station. Candidates appear on Democratic and Republican tickets for mayor, clerk, council, and boards of public affairs and education, with township trustees and justice of the peace also on ballots.

Glouster Fire Department Spencer Republic Ave Summit St Mame Davis Precinet Trimble Township Lamberh P. J. Stanley Thomas Williams Elizabeth Chute James Franklin Co. G. Lunsford Thomas McAllister David W. Powers William Withem Carl E. Wright Board of Public Affairs William J. Golding Harry M. Colley Judson J. Young Harry Richards Marie Hambel Nona Craft L. R Faires J. C. Duncan Joe Nelson E. K. Peugh Harry Rankin John Binderbasin, Jr Ernest Parker C. Elmer Turner Board of Education D. E. Carr E. K. Bryson Ralph Hines Virgil Swart Willis Blower Alfred Andrews John L. Baird John Bulloch David Cook C. L. Eddy Hayes Mayle George McClerland Thomas Gamwell Charles Drake Ed Harry Henry Williams

iGlouster Personals Note on Northrop Family Visitors

Callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheariey Northrop over the weekend included Robert McGee of the Army liberated from a Japanese prison on Sept 16 and PFC Johannes Northrop of Camp Breckinridge Ky plus Edsel Northrop of Columbus. The Northrops received a telegram from Mr and Mrs Edsel Northrop Columbus announcing the birth of a daughter.

Sheariey Northrop Robert McGee Pfc Johannes Northrop Camp Breckenridge Edsel Northrop Columbus

Wilkesville Personal Notes And Local Moves

Wilkesville items note Harold LeFavor family visits from Glouster and Coshocton, Carroll LeFavor of Chicago, Dr H D Le Favor visiting from New Jersey, and local residents moving, hosting clubs, and funeral services. Eastern Star and Masonic events, canvassers, and travels to Columbus, Charleston, and Oklahoma are mentioned along with several attending social visits and a regional car accident burial.

Harold LeFavor Glouster M. M. LeFavor Coshoct Carroll LeFavor Chicago Carroll LeFavor H. D Dean) LeFavor New Jersey Dr. LeFavor

Election Notice for Bern Township 1944 General Ballot

A notice announces the November 6 1944 general election at the Bern Township registrar building. It details cemetery improvements including grave leveling monument straightening and lawn care. It also specifies a proposed tax increase of ten mills for cemetery services and explains ballot wording and oversight by the township clerk.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall York Township Hural Athens County Ohio Effie Ce Maiteney Belaig E. F. Skinner Eduro Franklin St Troy MacDonald Athens County Board OF Elections Joim Chairan David Johnson Coolvilla Tim Wa Ne Po Coolville Colville Cena Toa Atlas Jenn C. Call Bern Hadeanid Polson

Veteran of Pacific to Return Soon

Sgt. Ernest Gibbs writes his mother that after five years in the Pacific he will soon flee home from duty. He served with A A A gun crews with the 32nd 41st 24th and 31st Divisions in New Guinea East Indies Leyte and Mindanao in the Philippines.

Glouster Ernest 5S Gibbs Frances Gibbs Pacific A.A.A New Guinea East Indies Jast Leyte Mindanao Philippines

Glouster High Homecoming Queen Named for Rival Game

Senior Twila Williams chosen by Glouster High School students as Homecoming Queen before the Glouster Tomcats meet J.T. on Wednesday night at the stadium. Attendants elected by homerooms include Barbara White Joan Murt Betty Robinson and others. Last meeting in 1941 ended 25-0 for Glouster. J.T. record stands four wins five losses one tie. Glouster one win five losses one tie. Game starts at 7:20 pm with ceremonies at halftime. Alumni sponsor the events and a Homecoming dance follows in the gym.

Glouster Twila Williams Glouster High School theGlouster Tomcats J.T Barbara White Joan Muert Betty Robinson Ella Mae Johnston Eileen Peugh Donna Douglas

Tuppers Plains News Briefs from Various Local Guests

Tuppers Plains notes list numerous weekend visits and relatives from Marietta Athens Reedsville Columbus Concord Parkersburg New Philadelphia Coalville and Coolville. The Farmers Institute at D C High School was well attended with a strong school program and band. speakers included Dr. George Lasher and Mrs. Byron Grimes. Reports mention Naval ship S S Wabash Victory and sons Elmes E. Kaylor and Eddie in service with expected home for Christmas. Clyde Millhone Jet corn yield noted.

Tuppers Plains William Kuhn iMarietta Frank Chase Parkersburg Maggie Russell Chilldren Athens W. C Bahr Farmers Institute D.C. High School George Lasher Rutland Byron Grimes Delaware Geneva Nolan C. E. Blakeslee Richard Henderson Coolville Charles Lambert Frankie Parker Huntington Douglas Adams Linda Lou City Hospital Woodrow Tippie Columbus Charley Hardway Harvey Hardway Wylma Pierce New Philadelphia C. H. Green Bahr Brothers Roy Springer Edith Bahr C. W. Bahr J. C. Kaylor Gerald Kimble Trevy Kimble Coalville Mary Reed Vivian Hofman Edgar Burton Clyde

Ends Local Visit Glouster Mrs Semper and Howard Guests

Mrs. Herman Semper of Detroit spent two weeks in Glouster as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Howard. They went to Columbus Monday to visit Lt. and Mrs. Kermit Blosser. Howard returned home Tuesday and Semper returned to Detroit. Chauncey Coach William Smith and Mrs Smith with Mrs Mabel Smith spent a weekend in Richmond Kentucky as guests of Ray and Mr Buchaus.

Glouster Herman Semper Detroit Alfred Howard Howard Columbus Kermit Blosser Kentucky Chauncey Wiliam Smith Chauncey-Dover High School Edith McDaniel Mabel Smith Millfield Eastern Star Lodge James

Jacksonville Social Notes Dinner Guests and Departures

Jacksonville Social Notes reports numerous local gatherings and travel updates. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark, Mrs. Nina Johnson, and Mrs. Gertrude Rainey of Trimble dining with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Almond. weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meeks included their son and daughter-in-law Ralph Meeks of Columbus. Fred Hallam also visited the Hallams in Columbus over the weekend. Vivian Hallam Reinhard, a Waves veteran, was discharged October 22 at Great Lakes. Eloise Miller hosted dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Now in Gloucester, and Mr. and Mrs. Davis and daughter Arlene celebrated a wedding anniversary. Anna Exenkemper returned from Canton after visiting Walden Holmes, joined by Mrs. Betty Mandrel and son William, recently discharged from the Army.

Jacksonville Lewis Clark Nina Johnson Gertrude Rainey jTrimble Michael Almond J Robert Meeks Ralph Meeks Columbus Fred Hallam William Hallam Vivian Hallam Reinhard Staman 1-c Great Lakes Naval Training Center Reinhard New York Washington, D. C Philadel- Eloise Miller Harry Now Glouster Davis Arlene M Na Exenkemper Walden Holmes Anna Exenkemper Kelly Mandrel Canton Betty Mandrel William

Dover Gridders to face Oak Hill Friday night

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils travel to Oak Hill for an 8 p.m. showdown. Oak Hill hosts after a 19 to 7 loss at Chauncey last week, seeking redemption in Friday’s game.

Dover Gridders Oak Hill Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils

Funeral Rites Held For Harry Kraner

Funeral services for Harry Kraner of Columbus husband of Elizabeth Wade Kraner formerly of Millfield were held Monday under the auspices of the Spanish American War veterans. Burial followed in Columbus. A longtime Columbus city mail carrier he retired 11 years ago. Survived by wife Elizabeth and son Wade Kraner, with relatives from Millfield attending.

Chauncey Harry Kraner Columbus Elizabeth Wade Kraner Millfield Kraner Fred Wade James George Wade Elizabeth Wade Kraner Edward Wade Herbert Wade Mabel Smith

Hooper Ridge Church Ladies Aid Plans Bake Sale

Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Ladies Aid met at Mrs. ID E Kasler home. A potluck lunch followed by devotional and business meeting led by president Mrs Adeline Kasler. Bake sale and bazaar set for Wednesday Nov 21 at Carpenter Hardware Store in Athens. Winners in the mystery gift and contest were Mrs Emma Morris and Mrs Eva Kasler. Eighteen women and four children attended with two guests.

Hooper Ridge Jessie Grubb Sara Leel Larry Morris Anné&Marie Keirns Ronny Woolley

Chauncey Family Reports Sons in World War II Service

Chauncey Charles Clary Sr reports son Pfc John Clarey sailed from Le Havre France for the United States on October 24. Two other sons, Pfc Wilbert Clarey at Okinawa and Cpl Charles Clarey in Burma, are also in military service.

Chauncey Charles Clary Pfc John Clarey la Havre France States Clarey Wilbert Clarey Okinawa Cpl Charles Clarey Burma

Chauncey Man Plans To Open Restaurant

Chauncey Locke has remodeled a Converse Street building near High Street and plans to open a confectionery in a former lunch room. Open house is set for November 3 or 4 with a 2 to 5 pm viewing, as the White House venue marks the golden wedding anniversary.

Chauncey Man Chauncey John Locke Converse St High St Wil Cunningham White House

Wedded 50 Years Starts for States Chauncey

Mrs Viola Six received word that her husband Sgt Birgie Six started for the States leaving the Philippines Oct 20. They and their son Jimmy have stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs R W Pierce near Chauncey during his absence.

States Chauncey Viola Six Sgt Birgie Six Philippines

Strain Gauges Will Be Used at OSU Stadium

Columbus Ohio OSU engineers will install strain gauges at the 74 000 seat stadium to record strains and vibrations as fans roar and touchdowns are scored during Saturdays game against Northwestern.

Osu Columbus Ohio State Northwestern Ohio State University Engineers Ike Eisenhower Eee

Fred Leffler Celebrates 81st Birthday in Corning

Fred Leffler aged 81, formerly of Chauncey, now of Columbus, celebrated his birthday with a two course dinner hosted by his son in Corning. Attendees numbered 31 and included relatives from Columbus, Chauncey, Shawnee, Logan, Hemlock, and Jacksonville, with gifts received and social visiting throughout the day.

Chauncey Fred Leffler Snow Columbus Frea Quinn Corning Harvey Remmy Virgil Leffler William Mingus Edward Leffier Homer Leffier Kauncey Lester Bond Shawnee Martin Taylor Mart Barnett Garner McCarter Hemlock J. W. Baumgardner Logan Fred Miller

Dinner Hosts Pierce Family Guests in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs R W Pierce entertained as Sunday guests grandchildren Leta Junior Larry and Marlene Barnhart of Chauncey also Mr and Mrs Albert Pierce and son Gary and Herbert Cavert of Salem Mr and Mrs John Barnhart and children of Chauncey Mrs Andy Hill and Jo Ann Thompson of Nelsonville Roulé 1.

Chauncey R. W. Pierce Leta Junior Larry Marlene Barnhart Albert Pierce Gary Herbert Cavert Salem John Barnhart Andy Hill Jo Ann Thompson Nelsonville Roulé 1

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