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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1957

Page

3

Birthday Masquerade Honors Mrs. Robert Post Family

Mrs. Robert Post of Glouster Route 1 hosted a surprise birthday and masquerade for her husband Robert and their daughter Kay on Friday evening. Prizes went to Kathy West for prettiest costume and Billy White for ugliest. Guests included numerous local families from Corking Glouster New Straitsville and Murray City.

Robert Post Glouster Robert Kay Kathy West Billy White Neil Lester Ramona Peggy Darlene Debby Walbeck Murray City Mary Ann Nye New Straitsville Carl William Wayne Charles Sharon Richard Post Raymond Sally van Way Vivian Willis Linda David Tommy Jerry van Horn Kenneth Martin Corking Johnny Craig Dixie Post Sylvia Post Maude McGee Maxine McGee Debby Dotty Buck Sue Carolyn

Oakdale Friendship Circle Meets at Barnes Home

The Oakdale Friendship Circle gathered at Georgia Barnes's residence on Tuesday. Lorena Jewell led the business meeting and Peggy, Harry, and Faye Nott won contests. Fifteen members and guests enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be hosted by Leta Westfall.

Oakdale Friendship Circle Georgia Barnes Lorena Jewell Peggy Harry Faye Nott Leta Westfall

Women of the Moose Plan Thursday Halloween Party

The Women of the Moose meet in the Moose Chapter room at 7 30 p m on Thursday for a Halloween party led by Edith and other chapter members.

Women of the Moose Moose Edith

Peterson's Ointment fame from Buffalo druggist

A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment to relieve itching and burning piles, gaining rapid fame across the land. The 50¢ box or 75¢ applicator tube was advertised as a quick cooling soothing relief, with a money back offer.

Buffalo Peterson

Bertha Covella to Host Esses and Cassie McCormick to Entertain

Bertha Covella will host the esses and Cassie McCormick will oversee the entertainment duties. The setup suggests a social or club event with named organizers handling specific roles.

Bertha Covella Cassie McCormick

Loyal Women Hostesses Lead Glouster Church Meeting

The Loyal Women’s Class of the Glouster Church of Christ met Friday evening in the church social rooms with Mrs. Emma Heffken and Mrs. Ella Johnston as hostesses. Mrs. Weltha Williams led, prayer was by Mrs. Mary Ginnan, and Elizabeth Waldeck read a Tem perance scripture. Cards were signed for the sick, readings given, a Bible quiz held, and a gift presented to vice president Erma Norton who will move to Hicksville. Fourteen members and guest Paula Skipper shared lunch served by the hostesses.

Loyal Womens Glouster Church of Christ Emma Heffken Ella Johnston Weltha Williams Mary Ginnan Elizabeth Waldeck Erma Norton Hicksville Paula Skipper

Glouster Latin Club Holds First Meeting

The Glouster Latin Club sponsored by Mrs. Dora Brockett met for the first time Thursday. Officers for the new year include President Carol Nott Senior Vice President Karla Hambel Sophomore Secretary-Treasurer Phyllis Harding Senior Plans for initiation of new Latin Club members on Nov 6 were discussed.

Glouster Latin Club Dora Brockett Carol Nott Karla Hambel Phyllis Harding New Latin Club

Odette Canasta Club Hosts Evening Games

Chauncey group met Thursday evening with Mrs Arthur Smith Jr Two tables were in play and the high score was awarded Mrs James Leiber second high went to Mrs Clark Preston. Mrs Smith received a hostess gift and refreshments were served.

Chauncey Odette Canasta Club Arthur Smith, Jr James Leiber Clark Preston

Frank Ruth Dies in Hocking Valley Hospital

Frank Ruth age noted as Chauncey resident died Tuesday afternoon in Hocking Valley Hospital. He leaves four daughters Shirley Ted Myrtle Jenny and brother Earl. Funeral services planned Friday at Leonard funeral home Logan. Shirley a former Chauncey-Dover teacher and Ted a former Millfield teacher. Ruth formerly lived in Millfield. Prayer meeting Friday at Morristown Holiness Church home of Marie Perry The Plains led by Dorothy Lanning.

Chauncey Frank Ruth Hocking Valley Hospital Shirley Ted Wierton W. Va Myrtle McArthur Jenny Jackson Earl Dayton Leonard Funeral Home Logan Chauncey-Dover Millfield Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Marie Perry the Plains Dorothy Lanning

Chauncey Personal Notes From a Sunday Family Dinner

A family dinner at Rev. Andrew McKinney's home drew many Lancaster and Letart residents including George and Johny Adkins Julia Wolfinger James Adkins Garnet Aten Elaine McKinney and others. Visitors from McConnelsville and Marion joined relatives while Severigns returned from New Hampshire and stayed with the McKinneys.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney George Adkins Rose Johny Adkins Julia Wolfinger James Adkins Lancaster Garnet Aten Elaine New Hampshire Dennis Childress Childress Roger Beverage Jeff Marion Harold Hart Guy Dehman

Kiwanis Vote To Sponsor Scout Drive

Kiwanis Club in Glouster votes to sponsor fund drive for Boy Scouts at Hotel Gordon. A committee will plan the drive and announce a schedule. Members will canvass the town with door knob pamphlets the night before election day November 5. Traveling Token delivery dates set between Ironton Athens clubs. Fifteen members attended.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Ironton Kiwanis Club New Boston Iron‘ton Club Athens Club

Dean's Pills Offer Fast Relief for Aches and Bladder Irritation

The ad promotes Doan's Pills as a three way remedy for backache headaches and muscular pains with soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effects. It touts quick relief and better sleep, urging readers to try a new large size and save money.

Dean Doan

Chauncey Dover School Dismissal Friday Educators Attend Meeting

Chauncey Dover students will have no school Friday October 25 as teachers attend the Southeastern Ohio Teachers fee meeting in Athens. Superintendent S L Darst announced the dismissal in the Chauncey Dover district.

Frida Chauncey S. L. Darst Chauncey-Dover Southeastern Ohio Athens

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