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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1954

Page

3

Concession Building Planned at Burr Oak

The Lake Burr Oak project includes a 28 by 48 foot concession building with water supply and drainage. Three more toilets, 15 outdoor cooking fireplaces, and 50 trash cans will be added around the lake. A new heavy equipment loading ramp and boat docks are planned near the Druid Hills area and the present office building, with docks at Dock Area No 1 and No 2 for state rental use. Harold Vaughn notes docks at No 1 opposite the current concession area, which is now staked and rented. The beach parking will accommodate 750 automobiles.

Druid Hills Harold Vaughn

Glandular Inflammation Promises Non-Surgical Relief

A health notice promotes Excelsior Institute in Excelsior Springs Missouri offering non surgical treatment for glandular inflammation in older men. It claims lasting relief and warns neglect leads to senility and incurable malignancy. A free book is available with no obligation.

Excelsior Institute Excelsior Springs Missouri

Glouuster Social Notes: Bonar Mathias Wedding Planned

Twila Bonar daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray F Bonar Hollister and Joseph Mathias son of Mr and Mrs John W Mathias Logan will exchange vows at a 6 p m open church wedding Saturday in the Evangelical United Reformed Church Hollister Rev W E Crace to officiate Miss Rosalie Gaye Bonar maid of honor bridesmaids include Shirley Ann Mathias Mary K Mathias and Judy Bonar Gene Mathias Alexandria Va will be best man Ushers will be James Edgar Mathias Logan and Don Starner Lancaster

Glouster Mise Twila Bonar Ray F. Bonar Hollister Joseph Mathias John W. Mathias Logan Evangelical United Aren Church W. E. Crace Rosalie Gaye Bonar

Progressive study clubs hold meetings this week

The Junior Progressive Study Club meets today at 7 30 p m at Miss Wilma Ferrell’s New Street home with Miss Edna Binderbasin leading. The Senior Progressive Study Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs C E Sweeney’s home with Miss Sabra Armstrong presenting.

Wilma Ferrell New Street Edna Binderbasin Progressive C. E. Sweeney Sabra Armstrong Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Rebekahs Jacksonville Methodist Church Rothwell Club R. C. Galloway C. A. Bingman

Mrs MaloneAwaiting Son Ernest Cottrill Return

Mrs Malone expects her son Ernest Cottrill to return from Germany around November 1. He serves with the U.S. Army and has been stationed abroad for two years.

Flag Respect Urged By Legion In Middleport

The Feeney Bennett post of the American Legion sponsors a program teaching proper flag respect. During hoisting lowering or parades all should face the flag stand at attention and salute with specific rules for uniformed personnel aliens and women. Citizens urged to show respect to the flag.

Middleport Feeney- Bennett Post The American Legion Legion

Chauncey Personal Visit Notes In Ohio Valley

Chauncey social notes recount visits among local families. Mr and Mrs Lonnie McClellan and Mrs Agnes Lahugh with daughter Birdie visited Mr and Mrs William Leffler in Moundsville West Virginia. Edith Henry, niece of Mrs Leffler, was a recent guest. Clarence Sisson hosted with William Dunkle of Newton visiting. Dunkle is convalescing after major surgery. Oberchowski family from Detroit and N S Harvey hosted and dined with Lizzie Moody and Lancaster.

Lonnie McClellan Agnes Lahugh Birdie Moundsville W. Va William Leffler Edith Henry William Leffier Henry Leffler Clarence Sisson Siva William Dunkle Newton Sisson Dunkle Ralph Ohberchowski Mark Beth Detroit Oberchowski N. S. Harvey Ralph Oberchowski Lizzie Moody Lancaster

Mrs Elsie Walker Hosts Canasta Club Evening

Mrs Elsie Walker Ix hosted her canasta club Thursday at home. Mrs Eleanor Hiles won high score. Present were Mrs Kath leen Preston Mrs Maxine Smith Mrs Pauline Cruikahank Mrs Pency Lanning Mrs Margaret Bullock and Sharon Walker. The hostess served refreshments. Next meeting will be with Mrs Pansy Lanning Oct 2.

Chauncey

Chauncey Area Sees Major Construction Activity

Chauncey residents report extensive repair work and new homes under way. The Chauncey-Dover Board of Education replaced and repainted football field lights while two new lights were installed at the entrance. local builders include Bowmans department store owner Joe Bowman who built a new garage and N S Harvey who added brick chimney at their home. Mr and Mrs George Walton near completion remodeling their residence and several families including Mr and Mrs Fred Gruttemeyer Terry, Mr and Mrs Dow Bridgewater, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicholson are constructing or moving into new homes.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Joe Bowman Bowmans Department Store N.S. Harveys George Walton Fred Gruttemeyer Terry Dow Bridgewater Arthur Nicholson

Sew Rite Sewing Club Plans Halloween Party and Santa Costume

The Sew Rite Sewing Club met at Mrs Edward Wells home on Lincoln Heights to plan a Halloween party and to purchase fur trim for a Santa Claus costume for the Christmas program. Mrs Fiza Gilmore Jr hosts the Halloween event and Mrs Don Kennedy wins the door prize as refreshments end the gathering.

Pomeroy Sew- Rite Sewing Club Edward Wells Lincoln Heights Santa Claus Fiza Gilmore Don Kennedy Elza Gilmore Calvin Sim Dayton Strickland Charles Hoffman Charles Spencer Elmer White David Goodwin Don Collins Don Mullen Willard Boyer

Third Friday Club Meeting at Mrs Erb’s Home

Mrs Grover Erb hosted the Third Friday Club on Laurel Street with Mrs Cleland Heines presiding in place of president Mrs Max Meinhart. A get well card was arranged for Meinhart as members enjoyed games and prizes were awarded to Mrs Ben Neutzling Miss Kate Ebersbach Mrs Albert Ebersbach and Mrs Henry Reibel along with refreshments.

Mra Re? Neutaliog Mies Kate Ebersbach Mise Anne Eberstach Abert Ebersbach Henry Reibel Ernest Rhodes Cleland Heines Addie Gruewr William J. Durst Cab Willard Hines Pomeroy Grover Erb Laurel St Max Meinhart Ben Neutzling Kate Ebersbach Albert Ebersbach

Pomeroy Women’s Guild Sets Tuesday Meeting

The Federated Church Women’s Guild in Pomeroy will convene Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. Ben Neutzling and Mr. Rentz Wolfe prepared the program. Mrs. Dale Smith will be devotional leader. a candle lighting service on the Lord’s Prayer will feature many members. guest speaker Mrs. L. J. Heiner of Rutland will discuss “Growth.”

Cecil Mysell Dayton Phillips Bentz Wolfe Carl Norton Thomas Young Dale H. Ratliff Fred Binetmar James Clatworthy Erma Smith Elizabeth Fick Evelyn Fick Marvin Burt Louis Reibel Mra L. J. Heiner Rutland

Friendly Circle Closure Marks Social Hour End

A social event winds down as attendees gather in a friendly circle during the concluding portion of the evening. The mood remains agreeable with light conversation and final thanks offered to hosts and sponsors.

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Pomeroy Residents Attend Cleveland Masonic Meeting

Mr and Mrs Danny Thompson of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Wallace and Mr and Mrs Esler Lewie of Middleport have returned from Cleveland after attending a three day Grand Masonic meeting.

Danny Thompon Pomeroy Vire Wallace A Esler Lewie Middleport Cleveland The Grand Masonic

Ohio lodge guest Lilly Girolami visits Columbus kin

Miss Lilly Girolami of Columbus spent the weekend here with relatives. Mrs. Ben Meutxting returned to her job at the Local Aid for the Aged office after a two week vacation.

Lilly Girolami Columbus Ben Meutxting Aid For the Aged Office

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Burr Oak Lake Burr Oak No. 2 Kittle Veetings Announced Cannon Frigidaire Stratford Yellow Sherwood Warstrigh High-Speed Brosler Mer Middleport, Ohio Rutland, Ohio Alli Young's N. Court ST Athens, Ohio J. O. Roedel E. Main ST Pomeroy, Ohio W. Main Logan, Ohio Elsie Walker Women's Guild Pomeroy Personals Lodge of Ohio Athens Buick CO N. Court & Carpenter Ma
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