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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1965
Page
5
Glouster resident Alex Docie won the $100 first prize in a bass contest with a 7 pound 6 ounce catch taken August 9. Frank Cunningham and Bob Roback earned second and third with 6 pound 4 ounce and 6 pound 1 ounce bass respectively.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Earl Brook of Parkersburg hosted guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Lehman of Millfield. Gene Jennings of Lakeview and Fred Ross hosted visitors Mabel Headley of Newport Kentucky and Oswald Headley of Newark. Joseph Antle and family of Thornville visited his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Antle of Concord.
Glouster area residents hosted weekend guests from Dayton including Harvey Maxwell Adda Maxwell Carl Herbst Patricia Evans Roy Robinson and Carl Parker. Visits extended to Canton Columbus and Little Hocking with Garden Club members attending a regional meeting.
The Ames Bern Farm Bureau Advisory Council met at the Linscott home Glouster Route 1 with Lee Glass leading a discussion on expanding county services. Highlights of a Florida vacation were shared by Harry Henry and others present. The next meeting is planned at the Dave White residence on Broad Street.
Nelsonville Pan dorian Club met at Columbia Gas Co offices for November program featuring a Christmas cooking Betty Newton demonstration. December gathering moved to December 16 at Mrs. Phil Stephenson’s home with Holiday Decorating for the Home. Poppy Day proclaimed by Mayor Hoffman. VFW Auxiliary to sell veteran-made poppies to fund rehabilitation services.
Nelsonville council advances two ordinances on first reading including pay hikes for council members to 25 per month starting Jan 1 and raises for non licensed water plant operator David Stumbo and disposal plant superintendent James Keating. The meeting also covers fund transfers, a pipe crossing contract with the C and O Railway, and staffing changes as Supt. Westfall resigns.
Nelsonville holds Veterans Day activities Thursday at 11 a m on the Public Square with Rev J Lloyd Evans addressing rites. Veterans of World War I II and Korea will march in the parade from the VFW building while the high school band joins.
Nelsonville officials announce National Education Week activities at the high school. Parents may visit during the week to observe class activities and programs with teachers available Thursday at 6 30 p m. A special assembly by the girls physical education department will be held at 8 p m in the high school auditorium followed by refreshments.
Chauncey Red Cross fundraiser led by Mrs. Fred Gruttemyer reported total takings of 90.08 dollars. Volunteers listed include Mrs. Paul Johnson Mrs. Virgil Conkey Mrs. Alonzo Hill Mrs. John Mullins Mrs. David Nogrady Marilyn Dehmann Carolyn Bowman Linda Lohse Vicki Baker and Terri Gruttemyer.
The Women's Department of the Latter Day Saints Church on Jackson Street in Nelsonville will sell baked goods vegetable and chili soups in the church basement at 10 a.m. Friday Proceeds go to the building fund Orders accepted until Friday at 753 2698.
Admissions include Clifton Grose Nelsonville Mrs Twila W Swart Glouster Mrs Eva Sanborn Logan Route 3 John Chuvalos Corning. Dismissals include Ralph Watkins Athens Miss Linda Bunion Nelsonville Wilson Bevans Glouster Mrs Ada Carpenter Shawnee.
Village clerk Mrs Ruby Newman announced office hours for water bill payments. The village office opens the 15th of each month and stays open through the rest of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Corning youth Alva A. Reed 22 has been promoted to corporal in Germany. He serves with Battery C of the 2d Howitzer Battalion, 37th Artillery, arrived overseas in October 1964 after basic training at Fort Knox. Reed is a Crooksville High School 1961 graduate who worked at Evans and Reamers Machine Co before enlistment.
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual birthday dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the Hotel Gordon.
Chauncey Church of Christ and Millfield Christian Church publish weekly meeting times. Including Chauncey junior choir Tuesday 4 p.m. and adult choir 7 p.m. plus officials board and Martha Class sessions. Millfield groups host Wednesday chair meeting 6 30 p.m. and nominating committee 7 p.m. CVF 7 30 p.m. and Trimble CWF 7 30 p.m. Wednesday.
Nelsonville Circle Three of the First Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ray Elliott on Athens Road.
An Investors' Corner guide explains selecting a brokerage firm by aligning services with personal aims. It discusses retirement funds education plans and additional income as potential targets and urges clear goals before choosing a broker.
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