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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

6

Mayor Seeks Fewer Police on Sober Town Report

Glouster residents praised for good behavior by Mayor Thomas Williams Jr. who proposed two full time officers at 10 hour days with one off weekly to handle police business. Council considers plan and will report next meeting. Waterworks Hill parents seek school bus service and guard rail near Gamwell’s Store. Joe Roback to arrange railing by Terry Holbert residence. Gas rate ordinance second reading and mercury light installation approved at James Trace’s business.

Glouster Thomas Williams Jr Williams Village Council Waterworks Hill School Board Gamwell’s James Trace

Powder Puff Game at Glouster Crowned Queen

Glouster High School held a powder puff football game between Senior-Freshmen and Junior-Sophomore girls. Junior-Sophomores won 14 to 0. Darrell Dugan was named queen with attendants Ernie Chalfant Bob Leeper Richard Keith and Gary Humphrey. Crown bearers were Becky Hughes and Linda McAllister.

Glouster Darrell Dugan Ernie Chalfant Bob Leeper Richard Keith Gary Humphrey Becky Hughes Linda McAllister

Glouster Groups Prepare for Upcoming Inspections

Members of Marcellite Rebek ah Lodge meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in Jacksonville IOOF Hall to practice for Friday night inspection. The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ gathers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Alec Docie's Broad Street home. Twig 2 members headed to the Guild dinner meet at Glouster Park Thursday 5:30 p.m. for transportation.

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville IOOF Church of Christ Alec Docie Broad Street Twig 2 Guild Glouster Park

Glouster Honors 63 Pupils On First Six Weeks Roll

Glouster Senior and Junior High School released the honor roll for the first six weeks, listing 63 pupils. All A’s went to Ellen Downs, Joan Johnson, and Karla Geiger. B averages included many seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen across classes. Names span multiple grades, with detailed lists of students by year.

Glouster William White Ellen Downs Joan Johnson Karla Geiger

Legion Group Installs Officers Plans Dinner

GLOUSTER American Legion Auxiliary held installation ceremonies at the Legion Home. Newly elected president Mrs. Katherine Parks received a corsage along with retiring corsage for Mrs. Esta Haskins. Armistice Day dinner planned for Nov 9 in the Legion Hall with tickets on sale. Refreshments served to 20 members and guests. membership now 74 of 91 quota. dues due by Nov 11.

Esta Haskins Katherine Parks Legion Hall Auxiliary

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