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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
3
Lake Burr Oak is praised as the best bass lake in Ohio by local fishermen. Alex Docie and Hanson B. Martin secured large bass on November 19, with Belford Collins reporting three fish. The lake area drew thousands for swimming and picnicking, with improvements planned for 1958.
Glouster Cub Pack 71 held its November meeting in the Glouster school band room. The theme was achievement show with badges earned by Wolf Bear and Lion level scouts. Badges were presented by parents, with contact options for local Cub Scout involvement in Glouster area.
The Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered in the church hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Tom Noon as hostess. Miss Josephine Hedfield led, readings by Mrs. Frank Darling and Mrs. Belle Thompson, and Mrs. Harry Flora. Hymns were sung, games played, and lunch served to 17 members and two guests. The next meeting is December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Gordon for a Christmas party.
Frances Thomas and Ray Sayers were married at Concord Church in Glouster by Rev. D K Teater. Attendants were Paul Linscott and Mrs Frank Meurer. A small reception followed at the church. The bride is daughter of Mrs Charles Thomas and the late Mr Thomas. the groom is son of Mrs Silas Sayers and the late Mr Silas Sayers. They will make their home at Trimble Route 1.
Glouster fire department was dispatched at 11 15 a m Wednesday to the Williams residence on Oakdale Road where the framework under the fireplace ignited causing about 100 dollars in damage.
The Priscilla Class met Tuesday evening at Mrs. B. R. Angle's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Lucille Dorton Mrs. Frank Skinner and Mrs. Essie Cabella. Mrs. Angle directed the meeting and devotions were led by Mrs. Echstenkamper followed by prayer. Twenty six members answered roll call. A reading was given by Mrs. Blanche McAfoose. Lunch was served to members and four guests including Mrs. Hulda Swarts Mrs. Sara McClelland and Mrs. Mildred Hines.
Gerald Knoderer announces a Christmas party on December 17 in the church social rooms. Meat will be provided and the rest of the dinner is potluck. A 50 cent gift exchange will follow.
A new 13 ounce aerosol spray fire retardant is offered for protecting drapes upholstery rugs Christmas trees and party decorations. It comes in a push button can and is marketed for household flame resistance in summer decor.
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