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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

2

Glouster High Football Team Honored At Two Socials

Glouster high school football squad and staff were guests at two affairs this week. Sophia Nagle hosted after school with pumpkin and peach pies to reward their win over McConnelsville Malta. Union Lunch hosted 28 players, four cheerleaders, and Coach Dr. C F Patton for a season finale banquet.

Glouster Sophia, Nagle McConnelsville-Malta Sophia Union C. F. Patton Spi Garnet

Kiwanis ticket fund aims to honor memory of local heroes

Dr W D Witham, president of the Kiwanis Club, explains Thanksgiving Day football ticket sales fund a memorial. Proceeds cover expenses and support a monument for Trimble Township heroes, with buyers contributing as a civic act rather than paying for the game itself. He urges community participation. Rita Keating, 19, Cleveland, shown with roses at the National Rose Show. Ethel Barrymore, 65, receiving penicillin during a comeback performance after 50 years away.

Glouster W. D. Witham Kiwanis Club Stead Miter Witham Trimble Rita Keating Cleveland Barrymore ILI Ethel Barry

Hollywood visits and naval ties mark Glouster notes

Mrs Christine John reports pleasant moments while listening to the name He is Cat during a 48 hour pass in Hollywood. He spoke of the Hollywood Canteen and noted local youths Bob Wade Frank McManaway Chuck Hinton and John Milligan among canteen records. Eldon is in the Navy Seabees. Miss Mildred Winkle of Newark spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs A G Winkle.

Glouster Christine John Cat Hollywood Hollywood Canteen Bob Wade Frank McManaway Chuck Hinton John Milligan Eldon Navy Seabees

Condition of Police chief Heck Improves

Mrs. Fred Heck says Police Chief Heck’s condition has slightly improved but he remains far from well. He recently received a treatment to dissolve a brain clot which caused ongoing vision trouble but allergic reaction ended its use. He has many cards from friends and appreciates the concern. He has limited endurance and should stay near home seven weeks after injury.

Slouster Fred Heck Heck Hax

Return of Leslie Coon to Ohio after visit in Glouster

Leslie Coon of The Plains returned from Glouster to Athens where she visited sister Hattie Wallace and relatives. She will spend days with friends in Nelosy then travel to Columbus and McCoon before returning home, joining Radar Department efforts and sending best wishes to family in England and Saipan.

aLous Cine Carrie Chan Plains Glouster Hattie C.F. Wallace and Coon Athens Grant Wallace Helen Whet Stone Birm Culumingham Ale Pfc Jack McCoon Radar Department Ohio Saipan Clint Newfoundland Still Pre Gene Coon England

Point Rock Club Has Pr Friendship Garden Party

Point Rock Club met Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jarret Bobo with nineteen members and guests from Chillicothe. Contests led by Mr Bobo and Mrs Mae Dwight. pot luck supper. next meeting set for December 13 at Archie Caster home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. In Glouster the Ladies Auxiliary will serve their annual Legion dinner Saturday evening from four o clock at the American Legion Hall. Also in Glouster Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ Sunday School will meet at Mrs James Johnsons Friday at 7 30 PM.

Glouster Shen Chauncey Evelyn Hillyer Janice Sue Gerald Judy Teddy Kollister Mary Kollister Chauncey Janice Moose Ona Priscilla Methodist John Ca Carl Wilson Keen Broad Street The Missionary Society Plains Nazarene M. Lakin McGloughlin Sund Point Rock Friendship Garden Club Jarret Bobo Rolleal Pvt Bobo Chillicothe Rarite Bobo Mae Dwight Archie Caster Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American ‘Legion American” Legion Hall Womn Church of Christ Sunday ‘School James Johnson Nather Gyass Chauncey M. E. Church Helen Nicholson Mill St Nicholson Laura Russell Ruth Bridgewater Betty Boling Evelyn Patterson W. Mound St Lyda Speaky Lizzie Harvey Winnie Skinner Donna

Millfield Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs Brown Home

Chauncey November meeting of the Millfield Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society was hosted by president Mrs Gertrude Brown. Mrs Ruth Simpkins read scripture and May Howard offered prayer. A new member joined and refreshments were served. The December 13 meeting will be at Rebecca Crabtree's home with a pot luck supper.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Gertrude Brown Brown Ruth Simpkins May Howard Ruby. Simpson Margie Pyle Rebecca Crabtree

Triple Birthday Party Held at Marshfield

A Millfield celebration honored Buddy Howard on his seventh birthday with Patty Howard hosting at her home. Relatives attended from Chauncey and nearby towns, gifts were exchanged, games played, and a two course dinner served.

Marshfield Chauncey Ray Pidcock Sylvia Kirin Pidcock O'Snider Birmany Tim Pie Craungey Kail Bertaagh Port My Okie Lowery Tere Mare Gram Logan War Thomas Lowery Sea Snider Barbara Hare Thay Deeter Gilbert Pryor Rene Camee Fort St Oklas Howard Pryor Corns RD And Tre William Delmer Taylor Emmett Taylor Athens

Lambert Rites Friday Daughter Whom He Made His

A funeral notice lists Lambert rites scheduled for Friday for a daughter he regarded as his own. The item notes family ties and the ceremonial observance set to honor the deceased with service details.

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