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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
8
GLOUSTER schools close Thursday afternoon for the week so teachers can attend regional OEA sectional meetings. In CHESTERHILL the high school Senior Class will sponsor a square dance at the school auditorium Saturday evening.
At a recent meeting the American Legion and McCann Frederick Post passed a resolution endorsing the three mill levy for school operating purposes to be voted on at Tuesday's election.
Community Halloween party plans near completion led by Dr W D Witham and Charles Archer. Parade starts at Gamwell's at 7 p m proceeds to Main Street then High Street to view by judges and disband at High and Front for prize awards around 7 30 p m. At least 16 prizes from 1 to 5 dollars plus best window decorations. Games concessions street dancing and other entertainments planned.
James Toth four day old son of Mr and Mrs Steve Toth died Tuesday at 10 p m Survived by parents a brother John a sister Mary Ellen grandparents Mr and Mrs Steve Toth Sr Greens Run and George Dixon Buchtel Funeral services held today at 1 p m at Greens Run home by Rev Wilcox Burial in Dew Cemetery Buchtel
A Halloween party is planned at the Highland roller skating rink Friday evening. The event invites local residents to attend in costume and enjoy skating and music.
Ohio voters are urged to re elect Tom Herbert and the Republican legislature which partnered for better government. The Ohio Republican Campaign Committee led by Fred H Johnson chairman at 17 Migh St Columbus Ohio advocates continued Republican leadership.
Walter Knott family history was shared with members of the Senior Progressive Study Club at the home of Mrs. John Blower. Mrs. Blower led the program and described how the Knott family grew a small California berry farm into a thriving business. The club donated two dollars to the tuberculosis drive and formed a bylaws revision committee. Hostess served home made candy to the guests listed.
Trimble The Trimble Church of Christ marked over 25 years of Rev Gilbert B Courtney’s ministry with a honoring program on Oct 24 by the Shelton Missionary Society. Women formed a verse speaking choir and outlined church work from its beginnings through relief reconciliation reconstruction and restoration. Attendees included representatives from Sylvania Ohio Glouster Bishopville Millfield and Trimble churches.
Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters meet in the high school music room with Glenn Davis presiding in Roy Lester’s absence. Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty and Mrs. Jennie Jackson report finances for homecoming and games. a $75 Logan check supports the band entry. The group plans performances at a Nelsonville rally, the Logan Christmas parade, and Ohio University homecoming.
Mrs. William Welsh and Mr and Mrs Harry Welch with children visit relatives on Broad Street in Chauncey. Paul Bingman of Marion and Bingman family members attended a Nelsonville reunion. Mrs. Goldie Willis returns from New Marshfield. Prayer meeting set for Morristown Holiness Church. Marguerite Stephenson undergoes surgery in Grant Hospital Columbus.
Bill Love remains in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus recovering from severe facial burns. Family members Ed ward Moore Albert Love Gertrude Jewell Barbara Love and others visited since Thursday. Chesterhill youth fellowship to run church booth festival Saturday.
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