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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1943

Page

2

Polling Places Announced in Meigs County Soil District Vote

Farm owners in Meigs County will vote Friday night April 2 from 7 to 10 p m on organizing a soil conservation district. Voting sites span 12 townships with local committee listings and a nine member steering group. The district will offer technical help and education but will be voluntary with no tax or bond power.

Pomeroy Meigs County Bedford Township Darwin W. A. King Dayton Tubbs H. B. Pickett W. D. Thoma Chester Township C. C. Reed Bud Morgan Theodore Mora Columbia Harry Dudgeon D. W. Cummings H. T. Trainer Lebanon Emory Powell Thomas Sayre Wilbur Bradford Letart H. E. Shields Theron Johnson Olive Long Bottom W. F. Hawley Riley Pigott C. E. Myers Orange Harry Guthrie Wilbur Parker Lee Henderson Rutland Guy Mutchler Harley Musser George Wells Salem Salem Center Harley Nelson Everett Colwell Hollis Grate Salisbury W. A. Carman Homer Radford Norman Heilman Scipio Harrisonville Homer Lee Jonah Cotterill Homer Welch Sutton Harold Carnahan Ralph Lee Lloyd Roush W. A. Compton G. L. Michael Herbert E. Shields Soil Conservation District

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Families and Club Meetings

Middleport notices show Mr. and Mrs. William Britton and daughter Paula Jean hosting a dinner for Seaman Robert Mitch on leave before joining his ship in New York. The Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. Robert Harris’s home with book reviews and biographies discussed.

Middleport William Britton Paula Jean Gravel Hill Robert Mitch Seaman Mitch New York Perry Mitch Julie Ann Larry Lee Bob T. A. May N. C. Welch Vivienne Middleton Middleport Literary Club Robert Harris S. Second Ave H. A. Rothrock Ruth Ellis

Pomeroy Man Pleads Guilty to DWI Charge

Carl D. Arnold was arrested by Sheriff Ralph Welker on a driving while intoxicated charge. He appeared before Common Pleas Judge Cedric Clark, pleaded guilty, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Pomeroy Carl D. Arnold Ralph Welker Common Pleas Cedric Clark

Grover Eugene born to Pomeroy couple

Pomeroy social notes report the birth of a six pound boy named Grover Eugene to Mr. and Mrs. Pfe Pomeroy at the home of the former’s parents on Mulberry Avenue. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Taylor of Cheshire and Mr. and Mrs. Price Hawk. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Wickham and Mrs. Electa Rusk.

Junior Program Set For April 27 In Middleport

Mrs. George Schaaf president of the Woman's Music Club says the Junior Program will be presented April 27. The last program of the year will be given Tuesday May 11. There will be no chorus rehearsal next Tuesday but practice resumes one week from that date. Chorus members who plan to sing in the final program should attend.

Middleport George Schaaf Woman's Music Club

Home Council Plans Program Friday Night In Pomeroy

The Meigs County Achievement program appears at Pomeroy Senior High School auditorium Friday April 9 at 8 30 p m Eastern War Time. Features include group singing vocal and instrumental music introductions skit Victory Gardens by Rock Springs group solo by Mrs Delbert Chase 4 H Club feature address by Mrs Henry Ebert of Columbus and remarks by County Agent Blakeslee. Exhibits showcase home extension work and attendees are invited to contribute materials from homemakers Meigs County extension family invited guests hear Mrs Ebert a German refugee with many experiences.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Senior High School Home Council Victory Gardens Rock Springs Delbert Chase Henry Ebert Columbus Roll Call Ebert

Reunion of MHS servicemen on leave gathered in Middleport

A reunion of former MHS classmates now in the U. S. Armed Forces was held yesterday in Middleport. Pfc. Malcolm Allen of Ft. Sheridan Ill arrived on emergency furlough to join his mother Mrs Jenny Allen. Also present were Charles Asa Bradbury son of Mr and Mrs Co P Bradbury who has finished Navy Primary Flight Training at Ohio University and awaits orders after 37 hours 40 minutes flying and Charles Robert Roush son of Mr and Mrs Lee Roush a Naval Cadet who finished studies at John Carroll University and awaits training orders. All three were members of the championship MHS football team coached by Marshall McCuen.

Middleport MHS U. S Pfc Malcolm Allen Ft. Sheridan Ill Jenny Allen Charles Asa Bradbury Co. P. Bradbury Navy Ohio University Bradbury Charles Robert Roush Lee Roush John Carroll University Cleveland Marshall McCuen

Backache relief linked to tired kidneys says ad

An old advertisement claims nagging backache stems from kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Pills as a long trusted remedy. It describes kidneys removing acids and waste, lists symptoms like swelling headaches and disrupted sleep, and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills.

Nature Dean

Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs Co

Meigs County reports several marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge E R Titus. Delbert Lathey 28 of Pt Pleasant West Virginia wed Ruby Barnett 23 of Middleport. William Little 22 of Cheshire R D 2 wed Freda Little 17 of Cheshire Rt 2. Joseph F Arbell Jr 29 of Middleport wed Jean Westlake 25 of Middleport. William Harold Johnson 21 of Letart West Virginia wed Edna Roush 23 of Pomeroy. John Browning 24 of Huntington West Virginia wed Eva Morrison 21 of Middleport. J Bradbury 27 Rutland wed Billie Wright 36 Rutland.

Middleport William Harold Johnson Letart W. Va Edna Roush Pomeroy John Browning Huntington Eva Morrison Do. J. Bradbury Rutland Billie Wright

Testing Old Seeds by Germination in Damp Cloths

Old seeds are tested by placing them between damp blotters or moist cloths. They germinate in a few days if alive, indicating viability and potential for planting.

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