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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1954

Page

3

Quarterly Meeting Set at Glouster Methodist Church

The first quarterly conference will be held at the Glouster Methodist Church Thursday. A 6 36 pm covered dish dinner will be served in the church dining room. Devotions at 7 30 pm with Dr Carl Hickey conducting the worship service. A stewardship institute follows at the First Methodist Church in Athens Sunday at 7 30 pm.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Carl Hickey First Methodist Athens

Clergyman John Witherspoon Among Signing the Declaration

The article notes John Witherspoon a clergyman was among the signers of the Declaration of Independence highlighting his role in the founding period.

John Witherspoon

Halloween Warning Issued by Mayor GLOUSTER

Jacksonville Mayor Charlies Lee warns that Halloween pranks will be the parents’ responsibility. He notes that some damage has already begun as the season approaches.

Glouster Charlies Lee Jacksonville

Dogs Prohibited from Running Free in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Mayor Charlies Lee notes a village ordinance bans dogs from running at large within the corporation limits. Violations are misdemeanors with fines ranging from one to twenty five dollars plus prosecution costs.

Jacksonville Charlies Lee

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Meeting Report

Fourteen members gathered at the home of Mrs. Jack Weatherman with co host Mrs. Lindsey Lyons. The program on Best loved Trees of America was led by Mrs. Carroll Dodderer. Mrs. Ulah Swan conducted a contest won by Mrs. Ethel Arbaugh. Low score went to Mrs. Mabel Richardson. Traveling prize awarded to Mrs. Lindsey Lyons and door prize to Mrs. Mabel Richardson. Flower awards: blue ribbon Mrs. Arbaugh red ribbon Mrs. Lois McCain white ribbon Mrs. Weatherman. The October meeting will be a masquerade party at the home of Mrs. Rose x.

Tuppers Plains Rose Garden Club Jack Weatherman Lindsey Lyons America Carroll Dodderer Ulah Swan Ethel Arbaugh Mabel Richardson Lois McCain Rosex

Indians of New Mexico Rely on Oral Myths, No Written Language

The Native peoples of New Mexico historically lacked a written script and preserved myths through spoken tradition, passing stories and cultural knowledge across generations without recorded texts.

New Mexico

Oakdale Friendship Circle celebrates 15th anniversary gathering

Glouster notes report the Oakdale Friendship Circle at Wishbone Restaurant for a 15th anniversary dinner. Readings from Georgia Barnes scrap book were shared by Donna Mae Brunton, with pictures of a trip to Marietta Museum presented by Geneva Jewell.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Wishbone Restaurant Madge Harry Oakdale Georgia Barnes Donna Mae Brunton Marietta Museum Geneva Jewell Rosa Love Helen Love Georgia Barnes Prudence Nott Annetta Yocum Anna Brunton Madge Henry Zenith Jewell Sara McClellan Mae Faye Nott Defla Loomix Columbus Ida Mae Stoneburner Virginia Moore Ruby Norris Lorena Jewell Flower Fund Nell Hillyer Edmund Latta Canton One Norris Leta Westfall Phyllis Brunton Swaro Lucille Wolf Bernice Lowery Edna Embrey Martha Harry Lorene Jewell Gertrude Jewell Idan Mae Stoneburner Nora Lee Moore

Gov Lausche eyes Cincinnati Conneaut turnpike finance

Columbus Governor Frank J. Lausche said at a press conference he believes the Cincinnati Conneaut turnpike will be built, hoping private financing will cover the toll road with federal funds possible if needed. He expressed optimism about attracting private investors and noted potential federal backing.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Cincinnati Conneaut

Laurelville Community Notes Reflect Club Meetings and Local Moves

Laurelville weekly notices report Friday Methodist class hosting by Mrs. West and Mrs. Goodman. Bible study led by Mrs. Liming. president Mrs. Hedges conducted meeting. Town House radio program tickets on sale with proceeds to class treasury. Contest winners were Mrs. Swepston and Mrs. Fetheroll. Numerous social visits and bridge club scores noted, plus family announcements including Ruth Ellen Tatman visiting before Marine Corps training in California, and local moves by O. L. Rhodes and Kate Swackhammer. Infant son named Mark for Rev. and Mrs. John Mc. Roberts. birth announcements for Mrs. Thornton’s daughter and Mrs. Weaver’s granddaughter connections noted.

Laurelville Laurel Methodist Church D. W. West A. F. Goodman S. O. Liming Raymond Hedges Town House Geo. Swepston Ed Fetheroll Lecca Hoy Alice Morris Swepston Violet Armstrong Emma Cox Ethel Vira Davis T. J. Rose Frieda Lappen Dora Ross Fetheroff Hedges Janet Liming M. L. Young Howard Egan Dow West Ruby McClelland Ruth Ellen Tatman Marine Corps Paris Island N. C Loie Tatman California Blanche Duden Maude Devault John Mc. Roberts Mark Ida Defenbaugh Cora Pagle Cleveland Donald Thornton Monroe Mich Thornton Marle Weaver W. T. Martin Athens Paul Armstrong

Lake Burr Oak Picnic Brings Linden Church Members

Clase isitea Lake GLOWSTER Sanford Nagle of Columbus former Giowster resident and Church of Christ member brought Sunday School Class of Linden Church of Christ Columbus to Lake Burr Oak for the day. The Loyal Sons group included Larry Ochs Bob Woodward Michael Ryan Gary Pools Ralph Dixon Larry Brooks Jack Smith Jerrie Donato Tharkow Jerrye Donald Bob Flynn Tom Walker Larry Detwiler and Gene Ander on. Robert Ochs a former Glouster Church of Christ member Robert Woodward and Ryan joined their sons for the picnic. Mrs Ocha and Mrs Nagle assisted with cooking and serving the meal.

Robert Ochs Glouster Church of Christ Robert Woodward Ryan Mrs. Ocha Mra Nagle

Comfortable fall lounge wear with color options

Consumers praise this lightweight fall lounge wear for morning lounging and slipping on. It comes in fall weights with a nice color assortment and sizes S M L.

Famous Cannon Towels at Low Thursday Morning Price

Assorted solid color towels in 22 by 44 inch size offered at a low price Thursday morning. Stock up while supplies last and save on this popular bathroom essential.

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