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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1950

Page

2

Town Street Mail Delivery Held Up by Fund Shortage

Glouster council heard mayor, clerk, treasurer and board reports. A Town Street delegation sought mail delivery expansion but finance prevented Post Office service, prompting a letter request to the Postmaster General. Road repairs to Kinney Hill and blacktopping were discussed. cemetery work and fire hydrant flushing were completed. October collections totaled 319.80 with overall funds 51,692.58.

Town Street Glouster Esta Cunningham Joseph Laller Florence Edith Moody Kinney Hill Street Committee Thomas Williams Earl Williams Council Street Jake Waldeck Glouster Cemetery

Chit Chat Club Elects New Officers At Gleuster Home

The Chit Chat club elected officers: Mrs. Glenna Gamwell president, Mrs. Wilda Brown vice president, and Mrs. Dora Parker secretary. They planned to collect clothing for the American Legion distribution. Rita Seiler will move to Van Nuys California this month with her husband.

Wilda Brown Leja McAllister Pat Faires Jayne Faires Louise Anderson Glenna Gamwell Donna McGee Vera Meade Dora Parker Rita Seiler Jody Moore Mary Trace Mary Hall Rose Marie Kurtzman Dennison

Congo birthday party honors Richard Butts at age 21

Mrs. Kathryn Mezak of Congo hosted a birthday party for her son Richard Butts who turned 21. Refreshments served to a list of guests including Ruby Dyer New Lexington Etta Allen and daughters Barbara Mae Beatrice Hemlock and others from Corning Logan Zanesville and Congo. The Glass brothers quartet sang.

Congo Kathryn Mezak Richard Butts Ruby Dyer New Lexington Etta Allen Barbara Mae Beatrice Hemlock Clifford Stephenson Eugene Bernice Whitmer Logan Mary Glass Delmar Burns Jeannette Lillian Letha Dwain Rodney Billy Donald Joan Lorena Glass Corning

Rural Help Theme at WSCS Meeting in Glouster

The Women's Society for Christian Service met at Glouster Methodist Church with Mrs. Clara Golding leading worship. Enid Cox presented the program on Help in a Rural Community as 29 members and one guest heard and were served refreshments by hostesses William Leadbetter Saul Border and Ernest Byers.

Glouster Women's Society For Christian Service Glouster Methodist Church Clara Golding Enid Cox William Leadbetter Saul Border Ernest Byers

Oakdale Friendship Circle to Meet at Brunton Home

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle will meet Tuesday November 14 at the home of Phyllis Brunton with Mrs Sarah Swaro assisting.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Phyllis Brunton Sarah Swaro

Morris Family Hosts Past Noble Grands Club Event

Mrs Irene Morris welcomed the Past Noble Grands Club at her home Thursday evening with Mrs Louise Zimmer in charge. A mystery package by Nellie Jones was awarded to Lennie Snowden and readings were given by Irene Morris and others. A December birthday dinner and Christmas party with gift exchange are planned at Odd Fellows Hall. Refreshments were served to members and helpers. Contests awarded to Anna Echstenkamper Nellie Jones and Mary Cheney.

Odd Fellows Hall Nellie Jones Mary Cheney Lennie Snowden Louise Zimmer Anna Echstenkamper Max Morris

Glouster Man Named Troop Receptionist

Cpl. Gene E. Fierce stationed at Fort Warren Wyoming is appointed receptionist for incoming troops at Cheyenne Union Pacific terminal. He has served in the Air Force four years and is son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce of Glouster Route 2.

Glouster Cpl Gene E. Fierce Fort Warren Wyo Cheyenne Union Pacific Railroad Terminal Cpl. Fierce Air Force Wayne Fierce

Strausbaugh Family Guests Visit Redtown

Mr and Mrs Virgil Strausbaugh and daughters Sandra and Linda of Dayton visited Redtown last week with host Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh, sharing time with the local family.

Glouster Virgil Strausbaugh Sandra Woodrow Strausbaugh Linda Dayton Roy Strausbaugh Redtown

Milk Bottle Round-up Nets S40 for Local Scout Troop

GLOUSTER A district Boy Scout troop conducted a Saturday milk bottle drive and collected about 2000 bottles. The effort should raise around $40. Eddy Murphy won first prize with 276 bottles and Bob Springer took second with 252. A monthly scrap drive covering paper metals and rubber will follow on the second Saturday each month per Richard Jones.

Glouster Eddy Murphy Bob Springer Richard Jones

Bake Sale Planned by Glouster Ladies Auxiliary

The Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America will run a bake sale on High Street Monday evening. Members should donate candy and baked goods to the booth by 6:30 p.m. If rain affects Monday, the sale moves to Tuesday evening.

Glouster Glouster Ladies Auxiliary The United Mine Workers of America High St

Vacu matic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings

Wisconsin inventor debuts the Vacu matic Carburetor to auto owners promising reduced fuel use via automatic supercharge operation. Easily installed and claimed to fit cars trucks and tractors. Manufacturer Vacu matic Carburetor Co Wisconsin invites letters or penny post cards for full particulars.

Wisconsin N State St Wauwatosa Wis Adv

Republican rally voices honesty in politics at high school

At a Thursday Republican rally in the high school auditorium Earl Cooper Nelsonville chaired the event with Dagger of Lancaster and Rev. William T. Ward of Mt. Vernon speaking on candidates and issues. County Chairman Ray Bobo introduced candidates as women of the First Baptist Church served lunch.

Glouster Earl Cooper Nelsonville Attorney Dagger Lancaster William T. Ward First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon Ray Bobo the First Baptist Church

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