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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1954

Page

5

Loyal Women's Class Meeting at Glouster Church

The Glouster Loyal Women's Class met Friday evening in the church social rooms with Ella Johnston as hostess and Esther Lamborn and Annie Stemn as co hosts. Kate Vaughn led the meeting with devotions by Ella Johnston and a readings program by Edith Stahl Ola Eddy Mary Johnston and Kate Vaughn. Coffee gingerbread and whipped cream were served to a long list of attendees including Elizabeth Waldeck Helen Thomas Elda Stansberry Mary Ginnan Emma Heffkin Evelyn Davis Edith Stahl Ola Eddy Mary Johnston Kate Vaughn Esther Lamborn Ella Johnston and Edna Bingman in Annie Stemn’s absence.

Elda Stansberry Mary Ginnan Emma Heffkin Evelyn Davis Edith Stahl Ola Eddy Mary Johnston Kate Vaughn Esther Lamborn Ella Johnston

Downington Social Visits Highlight Local Families

Local residents shared visiting hours with relatives from Columbus Athens Lancaster and Black Lick. Families mentioned include Hanings Brickles Bolen Barnhart Haw Jewell Robinson Wallace Stotts Murray Welker Stanley and Burbridge with children and grandchildren visiting in recent days.

Herb Barnhart Anna Haw Cora Jewell Robert Pomeroy Barnharts Mike Barbara Barnhart Martha Robinson Lancaster Lawrence Dilcher Levi Hawk Vesta Robinson Emerson Wise Sharon Sue Athens Jack Wallace Melvin Lucy Stotts Marie Delores Alice Murray Dana Inlaw Blanche Welker Mansfield Donald Stanley Danny Blanche Stanley Harry Ross Salt Rock W. Va Guy Bolin Maize Brickles Neva Howell Louise Burbridge

Birth announced for Linda Diane Sillaman in The Plains

Mr and Mrs John Sillaman announce the birth of a daughter Linda Diane on October 7. Grandparents are Mrs Goldie Sillaman of Latrobe PA and R D Welch of The Plains. The couple also have a daughter Susan Lynn, age 2.

the Plains John Sillaman Eleanor Welch Medway Linda Diane Goldie Sillaman Latrobe R. D. Welch Susan Lynn Ralph Coleman Detroit Mich Mary Vessalo Millie George Demchak Mary Ann Glouster Vessalo Earl Morris Bennett Little Cheshire John Stanley Snowville Neva Malden Oro Cottrill Carpenter Lawrence Newton Gloria Lott Nelsonville Tom Winters Theodore Winters Athens Richard Carey Tonny Kovalcik Sharon Tony Jose Lea Frances Burnside Triple

Mrs. Angie Hosts 500 Club at Main Street Home

Mrs. B. R. Angie hosted the 500 Club at her Main Street home with a high score by Mrs. Angie. Second place went to Mrs. A. O. McDonald and Esther Lamborn, followed by Mrs. Jessie Hill Walker and Mrs. Irene Morris. Miss Eunice Lam born attended. A salad course was served.

B. R. Angie Main St Angie A. O. McDonald Esther Lamborn Jessie Hill Walker Irene Morris Eunice Lamborn

Trimble Grange 1830 Plans Saturday Meeting

Trimble Grange 1830 will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. New officers will lead with the lecture period under Mrs Hazel Bou dinot. A potluck supper is scheduled.

Glouster Trimble Grange Hazel Boudinot

Club To Attend Luncheon By Mrs Maxwell At Corning Home

Mrs. N. R. Maxwell will entertain the NT Club with a luncheon at her Corning home Thursday noon. The event brings members together for a midday social and discussion in a private setting.

Local Residents Welcome Returning Pfc Harry Keagy

Pfc Harry Keagy arrives home after two years in Korea and is greeted at Columbus airport by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burns and Mrs. Keagy and daughter Dianne. The family then visits relatives in Canton and Columbus while attending local gatherings and noting friends from World War I.

Pfc Harry Keagy Korea Charles Burns

Mrs Alice B Keith Dies at 81 in Corning

Mrs. Alice B. Keith, 81, of Corning, died unexpectedly Tuesday. Survived by three daughters Hazel Larson Cora Warger Glouster and Garnet Menge Columbus. four sons Leo Vilas James and Charles. one sister Kathryn Barbee Hammond. 25 grandchildren 3% great grandchildren. A son William Keith was killed in a mine accident six weeks ago. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at Church of God Corning Rev A N Mitchell officiating. Burial Hollister Cemetery. Call at daughter Larson's 45 Summit St Glouster Friday noon to Saturday noon, then at church until service.

Glouster Alice B. Keith Corning Hazel Larson Cora Warger Garnet Menge Columbus Leo Vilas Flint Mich James Cleveland Charles Pamora Calif Kathryn Barbee Hammond Ohio William Keith

Bert North Rites Set For Friday At Oakdale Church

Funeral services for Bert North, who died Tuesday evening, will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Oakdale church. The Rev. Robert Lawrence will officiate. Burial will follow at Hollister cemetery. Friends may call at Wallace funeral home.

Glouster Bert North Oakdale Robert Lawrence Hollister Cemetery Wallace Funeral

Poplar Ridge Society Notes

Mrs. Robert Grant returns to work at the Sylvania plant after six weeks away. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown of Columbus visiting Mrs. Brown’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fonzo Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. John Francis and son enjoy a Pike County weekend. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hood include Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Burger, Mr. and Mrs. John Hood and Johnny, all of Gallipolia. The Rev. Jettie Gohn and daughter Sara Kay and Mrs. E. also noted.

Poplar Ridge Robert Grant Sylvania Jack Brown Columbus Brown Fonzo Taylor John Francis Pike County Henry Hood Allen Mike Lonnie Burger John Hood Johnny Gallipolia Jettie Gohn Sara Kay

Weekend visits unfold across towns and families

Ewington residents and kin travel widely with weekend visits and church attendance. Names include Creed Taylor family of Wilkesville, Rodney Sprouse, G H Norris, Patricia Terry in Canal Winchester, Max Smith and relatives in Columbus, and numerous Hometown gatherings in Charleston Athens Huntington and Gallipolis.

Ewington Creed Taylor Portia Lynn Wilkesville Rodney Sprouse Pikesville Floyd Davia L. Cottrill G. H. Norris Lowell Tope Ernest Pridemore Delmas Farrey Columbus Patricia Terry Canal Winchester Max Smith R. O. Wood

Architect Lewis Parsons Hobart Dies at 81 in San Francisco

Hobart, a renowned architect and expert on Mexican archaeology and Mayan culture, died Tuesday in San Francisco at age 81. He led studies and wrote on Mayan civilization, shaping regional scholarship and preservation efforts. His leadership in architectural and archaeological circles was widely recognized.

San Francisco Lewis Parsons Hobart

Rock Slide or Slip Fpasteeth Teeth Powder

An improved powder named FPASTEETH is described for sprinkling on upper or lower dental plates to hold false teeth firmly in place without sliding, rocking, or slipping. It is alkaline and non acid, designed to avoid gummy tastes, quick odors, or stale breath while keeping teeth secure.

Circleville man dies from petrol fire on tractor

A Circleville man, Mowery, 60s, died after a gasoline blaze while pouring fuel into a tractor. He was alone when the accident occurred late Tuesday, with only an open flame for lighting.

Circleville

Sport Shirt Sale Signal in Boys Gab line

A news brief notes boys’ gab sport shirts priced at 33c and 88c with a sale tag of 4.88 dollars. The item emphasizes affordable apparel offerings for youth.

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