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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1953

Page

13

Glouster and nearby towns set for Tuesday elections

Glouster village voters face two mayoral candidates Rolland Hoffman and Thomas Williams Sr both unopposed for other offices Maria Cunningham and Nona Craft seek treasurer. Precincts 1 4 list polling sites workers and several council and board of public affairs candidates for Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville also vote with polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m.

Glouster Glouster Village Rolland Hoffman John Carter Lewis Gatchel George W. Jonas William R. Keith Edward Ley Leo Masterson Robert Messbarger Lawrences Price Joe Raback James Trace Keith Board of Public Affairs William J. Golding Emmett Rogers BE. H. Taylor William Lee Dwight N. Frice Board of Education William Alderman John Hartford Dunnett Norma Powers Glouster Fire Flouse Kamento Glouster Library High St Township Town St Swartz Main Gordon Hotel Kate Vaughn Opal Keith Bess Taylor Ola Eddy Cecil McGreanor Mary McCance Joe Roback

Halloween Socials Light Up Glouster Notes

Glouster social events highlight Halloween parties hosted by the Pythian Sisters Chit Chat Club and Women of The Moose with masked prizes, scavenger hunts, and seasonal lunches. Birthday greetings mark a family gathering for Terry Boyd as relatives attend and gift ties to winners. Lt. Ray D. Rogers earns a command in Camp Atterbury. Mrs. Holly Rogers visits Parkersburg and attends OES chapter.

Chit Chat Club Earl Faires, Jr Dora Parker Jody Moore Ruth Christman Mary Hall Glenna Gamwell Wanda Boyd Rose Kurtzman Cynthia Phillips Coleen Dunfee Shirley Sayre Holly Rogers Ray D. Rogers C. Kattecy 114Th Field Artillery Battalion 31St ‘Division Artillery Camp Atterbury Ind Parkers Iburg W. Va Okey T. Beha Rogers Parkersburg Oes

Gillotts Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Glouster

Mr and Mrs William Gillott of Glouster Route 3 marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a noon turkey dinner and a gold trimmed white cake. Eight children, 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren joined many friends and relatives from Dayton Columbus Greens Run Oakdale and Jacksonville.

Glouster William Gillott Glouster Route 3 Gillotts William Gillott, Jr Cincinnati Desra Gillott Sharma Mary Garry Veda Lynn Floyd Gillott Duane Lee Mane Ann Arnold Lindhorm Lawrence Gillott Paul Woods Gene Paulette Nyle Gordon Gillott Dayton Ralph Love Jeffry Columbus Edward Cartwright Sharon Karen Greens Run

Church Funds Allotment Set In Dover Township

Trustees announce a $51.87 ministerial fund distribution at a board meeting on November 7. Of nine eligible churches only two filed lists as required, delaying the grant. All township members aged 15 and over may be listed, including armed forces and temporarily stationed members.

Chauncey Dover Township

Birth of a daughter Victoria Marie Swick announced

The announcement states Mr and Mrs Paul Swick of Columbus welcomed their daughter Victoria Marie, the couple’s third child. Grandparents are Joe Swick of Danville and Rev and Mrs Mitt of Oak Hill. The article lists numerous relatives visiting and staying with family in Danville and nearby towns.

Danville Victoria Marie Paul Swick Columbus Swick Joe Swick Schmitt Oak Hill Ernest Davis Charlayne Salem Center Marion Davis Sanford Davis Marion Reubén Davis Bancroft Wwf. Va Darrell Goff Will Barrett Holzer Hospital Walter McCarley Naomi Carroll Rutland Henry Gillian Sam Dyke

Chauncey Dover Fire Protection Bond on Tuesday

A joint bond issue for Chauncey and Dover Township fire protection appears on Tuesday’s ballot. Supporters say $15 000 in equipment is needed to cover both areas with the township paying $12 000 and the village $3 000, costing taxpayers 10 cents per $100 of value.

Board OF Trustees Dover Township Athens County Ohio Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District Chauncey Chauncey and Dover Township

School Levy Renewal On Ballot Tuesday

Chauncey and Dover Township residents face a five year renewal of a three mill tax levy for school operations on Tuesday. The measure funds district needs and would replace the existing levy, with Chauncey and Dover sharing a jointly owned fire apparatus and related equipment, aiming to improve protection and insurance ratings. A luncheon sponsored by the Moose Hall is planned for election day.

Glouster Women of the Moose Moose Hall Chauncey Chaunnecey-Dover Chauncey and Dover Township

Chauncey Church Class Hosts Halloween Masquerade

Chauncey Church of Christ primary class entertained members with a parish house masquerade party on Wednesday evening. Teachers present included Mrs Helen Courtney Mrs Ruth Hartley and Mrs Virginia McNaughton. Zenoria Courtney played piano and guests listed include Gilbert Courtney Phil McNaughton Margaret Hamer Pat Dehman Dorothy Jane Johnson and several Tippett Hartley and Skinner family members.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Helen Courtney Ruth Hartley Virginia McNaughton Zenoria Courtney Mary Tippett Lin da Leslie Steve Skinner Butch [Brown Linda Cline Sandra David Dotson Lee Bridgewater Larry Tom Mitchell Connie Perry Kay Reynolds Lois Ann Blackford Cathy Bill Joe Courtney Steven Hamer Danny Wallace Louie Hartley Gale Phil McNaughton Gilbert Courtney Margaret Hamer Pat Dehman Dorothy Jane Johnson Carolyn Tippett Freida Smart Ruby Skinner Ann Roberts Ruth Ann Howard

Plains Year Books On Sale For 1954 Students

The Plains area yearbooks, published by the seniors, are available. Those interested may contact Lois Hartman Barbara Mason Gene McDonald Naomi Rowan Patricia Shrieves Sarah Slater or Maxine Webb before November 6.

the Plains Plains Lois Hartman Barbara Mason Gene McDonald Naomi Rowan Patricia Shrieves Sarah Slater Maxine Webb

Funeral services for Humphrey B. Daugherty held Monday

GLOUSTER Finneral services conducted for Humphrey B. Daugherty who died at his Hollister home Friday morning. The Hollister EUB Church will host a 2 pm funeral with Rev. Wilbur Crace officiating. Burial follows in Hollister Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hollister residence until the service.

Glouster Finneral Humphrey B. Daugherty Hollister Eub Wilbur Crace Hollister

Meeting notes for CLOUSTER clubs and WCTU

CLOUSTER Daughters of St George Club will meet at Mrs Blanch Strohmeyer home with Mrs Edna Embrey as co host. The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet Monday at Mrs Evelyn Patton home. The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs L G Delongs. The WCTU will not meet until Nov 10 with Mrs Fern Johnson hosting at Addington home Trimble. Leonard Booth Dalton remains in serious condition in White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Clouster Daughters of St. George Club Blanch Strohmeyer Edna Embrey Evelyn Patton Mrrs. L. G. DeLong WCTU Fern Johnson Addington Trimble Slouster Leonard Booth) Dalton White Cross Hospital Columbus

Glouster High Announces Yearbook Orders for May Distribution

Glouster High School opens annual yearbook orders to the public. Requests should be directed to Mrs Bes sie Rose, Erma Craig or Joan Wal jeck for purchase details and delivery in May.

Glouster Glouster High School Bessie Rose Erma Craig Joan Waljeck

Chauncey Personal Notices Recap of Local Visits

The column lists visitors and hosts across several households including Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lairson from Jackson Michigan, Virgie Preston to Altoona Pennsylvania, and multiple gatherings in Nelsonville Miff erd Circleville and Cleveland. It also notes an omission of carnival donors in Glouster including A and P Store and Thomas Williams Sr. and E of P Ladge.

A. J. Lairson A. . Preston Jackson Mich Lairson Preston Virgie Preston Altoona Kate Preston Linda Bobbie William Smith Nelsonville Maxine Smith M & M Club Nelson' Sville Mary Drew Thomas Dew Marilyn Jennie Courtney Quarels Evelyn Ward Wilma Brickles Pauline Watkins Mary Adams Waldo Corning Charles Handa Mifferd Donald Handa Cleveland David Handa Chicago John Schoonover Harold Blosser Lancaster Circleville ARF Glouster A&p Store Thomas Williams, Sr E of P Ladge

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Rardin Bros Lincoln St Athens C. . Courtney Chauncey-Dover Volunteers Fire Dept Pol, Adv K of P Emma Heffken Bessie Thompson Lizzie Clark Beulah’ Lee Ina Morgan Grace Zimmer Elizabeth Ranikin Cassie McCormick Neal Morris Hallomeen Terry Boyd Elmer Boyd Terry John McAllister David Faine Danny Goldsberg David Lowry Bobby Eberts Trinda Sue Meade Debby Hemsley Michael Ferry David Clemons Pegey Carolyn Harry Sanda Lee Susie Pettit Denny Cunningham Cheryl Spencer Billy Gene Spencer Paula Skipper Mary Bradbury Gregg Morris David Gatchel Becky Balderson June Forgoress Barry Boyd Linda Dunfee Martha Harry Beulah Les the Gillotts Bob Davis Freddy Thelma Hoffman Frank Strausbaugh Fostoria Pearl Goff Raymond Dover Fire Protection Humphrey Daugherty Filiington Temington Med Ranges Winchester Remington Roda Corora Thompson Boats Gans Duck Wesays Cowen Stokes Armstrong and Martin H. M. Stokes Jacksonville Williams Lumber & Bldg High St. Gionster, O Kittle Admiral TV Richardson Furniture High Street Shouster, Ohio
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