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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1940

Page

9

Glouster Teachers Injured in Route 33 Collision Near Athens

Five Glouster teachers were injured Friday when a Knox County driver hit their car on Route 33 at the Athens north corporation line. Miss Dora Ervin sustained an ankle injury and bruises. Miss Lalla Danford and Miss Jane Murray suffered facial cuts and bruises. Mrs. Ruth Watkins sprained a wrist and leg. Miss Rachel Murray knee injury delaying her travel. They were taken to an Athens physician for treatment.

Glouster McNutt Knox County North Corporation Athens Dora Ervin Lalla Danford Ruth Watkins Rachel Jane Urray Southeastern Education Association Ervin Danford Jane Murray

WCTU Meeting Set With Edda Clark Guest Speaker

Athens County WCTU president Mrs. Edda Clark will attend a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. William Leadbetter's Atkins Street home. The program on "Peace" features Rev. J. A. Thompson of the local Methodist Church as speaker.

Glouster Edda Clark Athens William Leadbetter Atkins St J. A. Thompson Methodist Church

Easley and Bulloch Miss Chance for Lead

Easley and Bulloch one game out of first place before Sunday’s match, temporarily lost chances by dropping three games to Drury Drugs at Wolf’s Alleys. Faye Lantz led with 195, Maxine Johnston added 181 and 491 in three games as Joe's Garden tied for first and would face McCarty's Tinkers at 8 p.m.

Glouster Easley Bulloch Drury Drugs Wolf's Alleys Faye Lantz Maxine Johnston Joe’s Garden McCarty Tinkers

Glouster Social Notes and Personalities Highlight Halloween

Misses Addie June and Jane Shelton hosted a Halloween party with Roberta Hardy and Donald Grubb winning prizes. Guests included Roberta Hardy Margaret Stedwell Evelyn Levins Dorothy Spencer Bailey Spencer and others. Glouster committee calls Knights of Pythias Father and Son Banquet organizers to meet.

Addie June Jane Shelton Roberta Hardy Donald Grubb Mrs. Shelton Joanna Margaret Stedwell Evelyn Levins Dorothy Spencer Bailey Spencer Leslie Joe Pritchard Ruth Hawk Jimmy Dawley Danny Devol Glouster Knights of Pythias Father and Son

Eagles Plan To Dedicate New Home In Glouster

Glouster Aerie 468 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a dedication of its remodeled home during the week of November 17. Charles Roberts of Ohio Eagles outlined group work. committees formed with James Franklin as Worthy President and leaders named for dedication publicity entertainment parade parade marshal decoration music and welcoming roles. All past presidents join the welcoming committee.

Glouster Glouster Aerie Order of Eagles Charles Roberts Ohio Eagles James Franklin Malcolm Higgins Edward Bell Vern Lamborn John Crawford Virgil Strohmeyer William Winefordner Pearl Brown

Missionary Society Plans Revival Meeting

The GLOUSTER Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met with president Mrs Eliza beth Mitchel in charge. Plans were made for a revival starting Sunday November 3 with delegates elected for the district convention in Portsmouth and the local social committee chosen for the November 17 sub district gathering. The next meeting is set for November 14 at the church.

Glouster—Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Elizabeth Mitchel Mitchel Effie Brown Bertha Binford Portsmouth Binford Anna Mayles Mattie Wright Ora Viney

Candidate thanks supporters for vote and hospitality

The speaker expresses gratitude for supporters votes to be cast tomorrow and for the cordial receptions in homes and places of business. The message emphasizes appreciation for hospitality and encouragement ahead of the election.

Ambrose Gibbs Dies at Home in Glouster

Ambrose Gibbs died at his Glouster home after a six week illness and a heart attack. Born in England he lived in New Straitsville briefly before settling in Glouster. He leaves widow Elizabeth and ten children including Ernest who died 10 years ago, plus many grandchildren and a great grandchild. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery after funeral Thursday at 2 PM officiated by Rev. G B Courtney.

Glouster Ambrose Gibbs Mr. Gibbs England United States New Straitsville Ernest Elizabeth Elizabeth McGuire Helene Gibbs Lawrence Fos Ter Gibbs Columbus Lillian DeMolet Athens Tillie Hoffman Marguerite William Gibbs Summitt St G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Chauncey Maplewood Cemetery

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