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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

2

Glouster Kiwanis Elects Roger Kittle President

Glouster Kiwanis Club elected Roger Kittle as president for the coming year at a Tuesday dinner meeting in the Hotel Gordon. Officers include William Curran as vice president and a board of directors: George W. Rose L. E. Richardson E. H. Taylor B. B. Angle Dr. W. D. Witham George H. Campbell and Dan Kovach. Installations planned for January.

Board of Directors Dick Guinther Harold Brown Roger Kittle William Curran George W. Rose L. E. Richardson E. H. Taylor B. R. Angle George H. Campbell Enlon Grubbs Dan Kovach

Watt's Suppositories Claim Prostate Help Across Railand

An Ohio tobacco era advertisement touts Watt's Suppositories as relief for prostate gland trouble and backache. It notes testimonials and repeat customers, guarantees money back, and lists Cline's Pharmacy Athens and Stark's Drug Stores Pomeroy as sellers.

Watt Cline’s Pharmacy Athens Ohio Stark's Drug Stores Pomeroy

Booster Night Slated By Trimble Grangers

Trimble Grange announces Booster Night to be held Saturday at 8 p.m. The program will include talks readings and musical numbers. Members should come prepared to contribute something. Plans for the Grange inspection on November 9 will be discussed.

Glouster Trimble Grange On Grange

Warning to Halloween Pranksters From City Leader

Mayor Thomas Williams issues a warning after complaints of property damage and vandalism from early Halloween pranks. Rewards offered for information leading to arrests. parents urged to restrain children and will be held responsible for any damage. Police steps to arrest offenders are planned.

Glouster Thomas Williams

Meeting Postponed by The Past Matrons Association

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter OES announced a Friday meeting but it has been postponed to October 18. The notice does not specify the year. Members are advised to watch further notices for a rescheduled date and location.

Glouster Association of Thea Chapter Oes Orr

Final Home Game Preview at Gloucester School

The gridmen announce their final home game with a dance and queen crowning at halftime. Aiming for 2,000 attendees, boosters plan activities and bus service for fans from Valier and Chauncor to attend. Caldwell visits Oct 25 as the next home date in the schedule.

Chauncer Dave Oor Glouster Caldwell Down Thevalier Chauncor

OES Group Observes 42nd Anniversary

The Thea Ch Tuesday chapter hosted a 42nd anniversary ceremony honoring charter members past matrons and past patrons. Mary Bryson gave a history of the chapter as 55 members attended a birthday cake presentation and music by Georgia Sayre and Mary Binderbasin.

Thea Ch Frances Thomas Associa Mary Binderbasin Glenna Reese Dale Thompson Mary Bryson Ela Mor Ella McDonald Martin M Lovina Pride Annetta Lewis Iva Pedicord Patience Jave Maude Howard Isabel Bulloch Marywell Estains Georgia Sayre Vernice Antle Ora Kittle Adeline Blower Lena E. Davis Sara Willis Marcella Brown Ella Morrison Eleanor Anderson

Earl McGee Returns To Camp For Discharge

Earl Dwight McGee returns to Fort Sheridan Illinois to receive his discharge after a 32 month military service with one year in Japan and five months in the Philippines. He spent a three day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Hershel Sorrell of Gloucester Route 3 before reporting back.

Earl McGee Glouster Earl Dwight McGee Fort Sheridan Ill Hershel Sorrell Route 3 Earl Japan Philippines Wil Herman Jones Richie McConnelsville Motors Kins Insurance Department Veterans Administration Rte Day Suny Co. E. Haskins Trimble Edson Haskins Fort Benjar Harrison Ind Haskins Norris Ogg Columbus

Sibyl Kittle Hosts Junior Progressive Study Club

Mrs. Sibyl Kittle hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club at her home on South High Street Monday evening. Attendants included Miss Edna Binderbasin and a list of club members.

Glouster Sibyl Kittle South High St Edna Binderbasin Helen and Katherine Angle Virginia Davis Phy Emory Josephine Balderson Margaret Jones Ethel Blower Frances Thomas Lucille Grubbs Trene Leake Sibyl Rittie

Army commendation honors Edson Haskins for service at Fort Benjamin Harrison

Glouster and Chauncey items report Pfc. Edson E. Haskins receives an Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service as athletic instructor and assistant at the United States Disciplinary Barracks Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. The citation lauds initiative and knowledge aiding mission success.

Glouster Army Commendation Ribeon Dean E. (Edson) Hasiy Athl Cer United States Diplinary Barracks Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Pfc Haskins Robert S. Beigatler

Annual Autumn Carnival Planned at Sugar Creek

Plans at Sugar Creek School for a fall carnival with games contests food sale and crowning of a king and queen. Music by Chaunces-Dover high school band. Arrangements by teachers Gladys Simpkins Georgia Griffen and Henrietta Weehsler.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Phere Chaunces-Dover High School Gladys Simpkins Georgia Griffen Henrietta Weehsler

Pennell Family Visits Relatives in Warsaw

Chauncey couple Me and Mrs Howard Pennell visited relatives in Warsaw on Sunday. They also stopped in Zanesville to see Mrs Pennells mother Mary Northrop. Their daughter Rita Jean Pennell spent Sunday in Columbus visiting James Loner Jr.

Chauncey Howard Pennell Mars Irene Jonas Murray City Warsaw Zanesville

Schoonover Son Hospitalized In Luzon Favorable Outlook

Mr and Mrs Harry Schoonover of Chauncey report their son Harry Schoonover is hospitalized at Luzon with a favorable condition. He has served in the armed forces for 18 months.

Chauncey Harry Schoonover Hocking Luzon

Jack Lewis Fractures Both Legs in Accident

Chauncey resident Jack Lewis suffered fractures of both legs in an accident this week. He works for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and is hospitalized in Logan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis of Chauncey.

Chauncey Jack Lewis Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Logan and Airs Frank Lewis Chaunc

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad Promises New Vim For Couples

Advertisement claims thousands of couples are exhausted and offers Ostrex Tonic Tablets for vitality. It lists ingredients like iron and vitamins and notes availability at drug stores, with a misread Athens location for Gal and Athens PhA.

Athens Gal

New Officers Are Elected Chaunc ey Dover High School

Chaunc ey Dover high school elected officers for each class led by Seniors president Glenn Chadwell and Juniors president James Dent. Freshmen and Sophomores chose their leaders and Treasurers. Carolyn and Russell Tippett underwent tonsillectomies and recovered with Carolyn returning to school.

Chauncey Leah G. Featherston Chauncey-Dover High School Glenn Chadwell Robert Keish Treas Elinor, Russell Dem Helena Ross Helen Whasler Maxine Kovaleski George Sofronka Charles Liffler Ted Dicken Des Gillett Carolyn Russell Tippett Carroll Tippett Schoool

Resident 60 Years Ago Sends Roses to Dover 4

Mrs. W. A. Bell of Millfield received roses from Mrs. Amelia Kreachbaum of Davenport Oklahoma who lived in Millfield six decades ago. A plant aged sixty years was included that she removed when leaving Millfield. Kreachbaum lives with sister Mrs. Flossie Campbell, a former local resident. A brother George died at Davenport two years after the family moved. The Kreachbaums also lived at Glouster before Oklahoma relocation.

Chauncey W. A. Bell Millfield Amelia Kreachbaum Davenport Okla Kreachbaums Glouster Oklahoma

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