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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1948

Page

6

GLOUSTER Auxiliary Votes Donation Plans Dinner on Nov 13

The American Legion Auxiliary donated 5 to the Athens County tuberculosis fund at a meeting. An auditing committee was appointed by acting president Mrs Esta Haskins and members. The Armistice Day dinner is set for November 13 with committees named for kitchen and dining room duties. Membership drive captains urge prompt dues before the November 11 deadline.

Glouster Athens County Tuberculosis Fund American Legion Auxiliary Esta Haskins Sybil Kurtzman Thelma Chappelear Hazel Lunsford Rose Love Mary Skinner Irene Sharlike Anna Echstenkamper Thelma Chappelar Cecelia Banfiled Lena Maxwell Leona Orme Jillie Hoffman Mary Rogers Marie Hambel Billa Dew Hulda Swartz Leta Westfall Kate Bartels Grace Zimmer

Columbus Boychoir Opens Community Concerts Season

The Columbus Boychoir appears at Memorial Auditorium in Athens on Wednesday October 27 at 8 15 p m as the Community Concerts season opener. Herbert Huffman founded the school in 1940 with broad support from Kiwanis and Broad Street Presbyterian Church. The choir, now a national reputation, tours and broadcasts, funding scholarships for talented boys and expanding the school.

Columbus Boychoir Memorial Auditorium Athens Neir Herbert Huffman Columbus Boychoir School Columbus Kiwanis Club Broad Street Presbyterian Church America Boychoir Herbert Huffiman Boychoir School

Varsity O Dance Crowds Ohio University Homecoming Night

Homecoming weekend at Ohio University closed with two informal dances. The Varsity O Homecoming dance at the Men's Gymnasium featured Jimmy Franck's Philharmonics from 8:30 to 12. Betty Justice was named Miss Homecoming with court members Billie Reid and Beverly Whipple. Stan Zylowski led gifts and the queen received the Varsity Okey. notable guests included University leaders and Athens residents. Club Five hosted a separate Homecoming dance at the Armory with Ronnie Ayers and his orchestra.

Ohio University Jimmy Franck Philharmonics Betty Justice Billie Reid Beverly Whipple Stan Zylowski Athens Varsity Okey Varsity O John C. Baker Irma E. Voigt Maurel Hawkins B. T. Grover Don C. Pe Laverne Lausche Emmett Rowles Neil Thomas Edward Sudnick Edward Mazzocco Bill Brandle Club Five the Armory Ronnie Ayers

Albany PTA Plans Program for Tuesday Meeting

Albany PTA holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The program includes an invocation, group singing, poetry readings by Florence Brown, Presbyterian Choir music, a parent talk, group discussion, and social hour. Parents are asked to bring doughnuts. Rome Grange to Meet at IOOF Hall October 27 at 8 p.m. First and second degrees will be conferred. doughnuts and coffee served by the committee.

Albany Pta Hyde Kasler Rome Grange Ioof Hall Rodeheaver Vergene Parsons Irvin Merrick

Lydia Lash Evans Club Seeks Athens Improvements

The Lydia Lash Evans Club met at Mrs. F. C. Shilling's home on E State Street with twenty members. Mrs. Jerome Fenske reported on a City Federation meeting and Mrs. William Williams reviewed The Bishop's Mantle by Agnes Sleigh Turnbull.

Lydia Lash Evans F. C.shilling E. State St Jerome Fenske City Federation Agnes Sleigh Turnbull

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Rushees at Sunday Tea in Athens

Beta Sigma Phi entertained rushees Sunday from four to six at the Cattaca Tana Hance Sapire. Mrs. Michael Olasin and Mrs. Edwin Finsterwald poured. Mrs. Beatrice Spaulding welcomed the new president and outlined fundraisers and service projects.

Beta Sigma Phi International Business Girls’ Sorority Cattaca Tana Hance Michael Olasin Edwin Finsterwald Beatrice Spaulding Spaulding Ruth Turner Athens New Mexico Harriet Davis Nelsonville Gallup N.M

Bean Dinner to Be Held at Troy Township High School

Mrs. Lillian Henderson chairs the GOP Bean Dinner at Troy Township High School Auditorium tonight at 6:30. Athens County Republican Committee sponsors the pre election event. Guest speaker Stanley S. Stewart of Columbus, Ohio Industrial Commission will headline. Women attendees asked to bring a pie for dessert.

Lillian Henderson Troys Township High School Athens County Republican Executive Committee Stanley S. Stewart Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission

Athens Club Calendar Lists Meetings Across Town

Local notices list Monday events for the Athens Women's Music Club at 34 Elmwood Place and the Women's Eminontatte Club gathering at the Hotel Berry. Methodist WSCS circles meet Tuesday with multiple hosts and a Booth Festival drive. other groups meet for 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. sessions. Also notes Pfc Jack D. Carbaugh of Bolling Air Base returning on furlough before duty in England.

Athens Women’s Music Club H. R. Wilson Elmwood Place First Methodist Church WSCS Vickers Cecil Cooley Burns A. D. McPherson N. Congress Benz Roy Paynter Northwood Robe Harold Kellogg N. College Schilling Bertha Morris Congress Apts Williams George Coe Maecenas Literary Club Lewis McBride Curran Drive Oos Women’s Association Presbyterian Church Carl Stickney C. W. Gross S. Congress Walter Burson Union England Jack D. Carbaugh Bolling Air Base Washington, D. C H. H. Carbaugh Athens Pfc Carbaugh Burtonwood War Department

Dessert Bridge Party Honors Mrs. W. B. Orr

Mrs. Francis B. Fuller hosted a dessert bridge for twelve at 117 Franklin Ave. honoring Mrs. William B. Orr whose birthday fell that day. High score awards went to Mrs. Gerald Stauffer, Mrs. Richard Phillips, and Mrs. Walter R. Davis. Mrs. Charles S. Daniel of Cincinnati attended.

Francis B. Fuller Franklin Ave William B. Orr Fuller Orr Gerald Stauffer Richard Phillips Walter R. Davis

Plan Family Night Meeting For Girl Scouts

Eighteen members attended the Girl Scout Leader’s meeting in the Girl Scout Rooms. Plans were set for Girl Scout Week and Family Night at East Side School with badges discussed and a new troop organized at West Side School.

East Side School Helen Windish Marilyn Bean Gail Watkins West Side School Florence Berman Paul Edgar

How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Folks

Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets advertised as gentle yet thorough relief for constipation. The product claims to act on both upper and lower bowels to promote more natural movements with no griping and complete satisfaction.

Dr. Edwards

Homecoming Guests Among Ohio University Alumni Visits

Ohio University alumni visited Athens for Homecoming weekend, including Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Baur with son Michael of Bellevue and others from Portland Oregon Middleport and Cleveland. Guests stayed with local hosts on various streets and joined in University events.

Gordon Baur Michael Bellvue Robert R. Baur Randy S. Congress St. C . Oo Ohio University Horton Crownall Portland, Ore Rodney Downing Middleport Harley B. Blair Ralph E. Orr Granville T. A. Ferlet Lora Linda Washington, D. C Ferlet Adeline Browning E. State St

DUV Annual Inspection and Community Notices

DUV annual inspection held at Mrs. John Ellis Wool Tent president Mrs. Walter Smith presiding. Beryl Overly of Chillicothe inspected with her mother Mrs. James Watts and Mrs. Marie Werner. A donation to Chillicothe hospital Christmas stockings and a 50th anniversary gift to Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Ashworth. Next meeting November 11 at Mrs. Ray Smith’s home. Birthday dinner hosted by Clarence Nichols Oct 17 with guests including Shields, Romine, Kirkendall families. Martha Sue Potter discharged from Children’s Hospital Columbus and grateful for cards. Halloween party planned by Central PTA Oct 26 at Central School. Senior CCL group to host with guest speaker at Mrs. Pearl Helwiz’s home. Weekend visitors: Bob Bulloch family from Lorain visiting relatives.

John Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans Walter Smith Beryl Overly Chillicothe James Watts Marie Werner Chillicothe Hospital Coleman Ashworth Ashworth Overly Athens Smith Frank Dean Arthur Anderson Porter Dicken Ray Smith Second St Clarence Nichols John Shields Opal Jean John Romine Johnnie David Richard Nancy Sue Kirkendall Nichols Robert Stotts Poston

Student Ministers Visit Glouster From Kentucky Christian College

Ralph Byers Lanella Jonas Kenneth Eberts and Edwin Carpenter Jr were student ministers at Kentucky Christian College who spent the weekend with their parents in Glouster Sheldon Thomas of Lake Butler Fla also a student minister at the college visited Edwin Carpenter and his family They have completed six weeks of exams and will help reopen the Church of Christ at Lower Stenson Ky after four Glouster students take over duties.

Glouster Ralph Byers Lanella Jonas Kenneth Eberts Edwin Carpenter Jr Kentucky Christian College Sheldon Thomas Lake Butler Fla Edwin Carpenter Church of Christ Lower Stenson

Local Social Notes From Glouster Area Roster Guests

Glouster area social items list visits and moves. Families including Drakes Kyttas Svajdas Kennards McNitts and Sharp name recent guests in Redtown Dayton Columbus Athens and Chauncey with funeral attendance and relocations noted.

AYDS Candy Weight Loss Claim Draws Attention

Sales ad touts AYDS weight loss with claims of rapid pounds shed without exercise or drugs. Dorothy Miller of Chicago reportedly lost 5 pounds weekly for 13 weeks while using the plan. Offer includes money back guarantee, free weight chart, and availability through McKee Drug Co and Quick's Drug Store, with prices around $2.89 per box.

Dorothy J. Miller W. 70Th St Chicago McKee Drug CO Quick’s Drug Store Dept., Drug & Health Food Stores

Territories Discussed By Club

GLOUSTER-WSCS of the Trimble Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Verna Sayre. The president Mrs. Mildred Lantz led a business session and plans for a Halloween party were discussed. The November meeting will be hosted at the church social rooms for Thanksgiving family night with co hosts and an entertainment committee.

Glouster WSCS Trimble Sadie Morrison H. H. Lafferty Alaska Hawaii Georgia Sayre Elsie Underwood Fern Johnson Elma Leadinghaus Tensie Wolfe Esta Haskins Laura Zimmer Mildred Lantz Merle Danford

Faithful Class Meets at Mrs Virginia Ginnan Home

The Jacksonville Methodist Church Faithful Class will gather at the home of Mrs. Virginia Ginnan Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Virginia Ginnan

Jacksonville Methodist Youth Halloween Party

The Jacksonville Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a Halloween party this evening in the church social rooms. Activities include games and light refreshments with organizers inviting all members to attend.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Youth Fellowship

Club Supports School Levy Endorsement at Meeting

The Junior Progressive Study Club in Glouster voted to endorse the three mill school levy on the November 2 election. Mrs Richard Guinther hosted the meeting. Esta Haskins of Trimble spoke on American Legion Auxiliary child welfare work.

Glouster Richard Guinther Esta Haskins Trimble American Legion Auxiliary Willis Blower Eugene Jones Glenn McDonald Ralph Holbert Pressley Brown Jack Munden Charles Patton Roger Kittle Ben Swartz John Cunningham Enlow Grubbs Blower Haskins

Patient Improves After Major Surgery Move Home

John Cavey who had major surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton has been moved to his son John’s home. His condition is improving as Mrs. Cavey and son Tommie remain with him.

Glouster John Cavey Miami Valley Hospital Dayton John

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