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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
8
Glouster schools this year raise grading standards and report cards show many A's. A B this year equates to an A last year, indicating students still perform well despite stricter marks.
River steamer Mississippi carrying President Hoover for an inspection tour ran aground on a mud bank at Diamond Island near Evansville Indiana. Low river levels and the new dam system trapped the vessel. Water flow from nearby dams was begun to free the ship, with expected movement toward Cincinnati before nightfall.
NEW LEXINGTON October 18 Staff Special Thomas Devine farmer near Somerset killed a large copperhead in a field. The next evening a second copperhead struck at him’s leg, its fangs piercing only his pants. He killed the second snake with a club. The first measured 26 inches and the second 32 inches.
A wife recounts testing baking powders to please her family and prove value. She switched from expensive brand to CLABBER GIRL, found biscuits lighter and tastier, and ultimately won approval by unbiased taste tests.
Albert Rich ards and Roy Knight were to furnish music at the Kiwanis Club meeting in Glouster drawing a large attendance. Several selections were played during the evening. Attendance prize went to Fr L Jones. M F Andrews was a club guest.
Glouster Ort October last regular Connell meeting is held at the City Building tonight starting at 7 o'clock. Officials expect routine business to be discussed and no special agenda announced.
The report notes that instances have followed the slayer of a mate and that he believes a second snake trailed him.
In Glouster on Burns alleys Glouster defeated Roseville 2138 to 2013. On Colbert Brothers alleys Kiwanis Tear lost to Peck's Bad Boys 2525 to 2320.
Glouster October 18 report says the lodge holds its regular meeting with degree work on Saturday night members of the degree team asked to wear white Visitors will be welcomed and refreshments served after the ceremony.
Oct 18 report notes concrete sidewalk finishing in front of Munden Bakery building. Only two small brick strips remain on the west side of High Street from Glouster Livery to Sunday Creek bridge. East side now mostly concrete with two old brick sections still present.
GLOUSTER Oct 18 The Rev Ray of Zanesville will preach at Calvary Baptist Church in this city Sunday morning and evening The morning sermon titled Hope the Anchor of the Soul The evening sermon Service the Will of God
Edith Beecher of Ohio University writes A Citizenship Program for Elementary Schools. The book, illustrated with Athens children, explains forming a citizenship league, school roles, and methods to evolve from old regimes to new. It credits Tom Craig Mary Ellen Bibbee and the elementary training staff.
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