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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1946

Page

6

PTA members press for immediate contract decision in Pomeroy meeting

About 30 PTA representatives gathered at Seagate High School Tuesday to urge the Board of Education and Superintendent W. A Smith to reconsider a teaching contract decision for a local teacher. O Roedel presided as attendees debated routine business versus direct action on the case.

Frances H. Elein Pomeroy PTA Rourps Pomeroy Board of Nation Se‘aice’ High School W. A Smith O'Roedel PTA Roedel Sal

Federal Approval Given Pomeroy Projects Seeks Plans

POMEROY May Mayor George Bowell and W A Smith superint endent of Pomeroy Schools received a telegram from Congressman Jenkins that the federal government approved loans to the village and to the schools. Funds will be used to prepare detailed plans for a sewerage system and for an athletic field and Vo Ag building. Loans repayable only when work starts. Superintendent Smith welcomed attendance at the meeting and noted the Tenure Act of 1941 and employment rules for instructors amid board concerns over staffing and certification.

Pomeroy George Bowell W. A. Smith Thomas A. Jenkins Vo-Ag Smith Roedel Ohio Dor Schaefer R. G. Webster

Youth Fellowship Meet Brings 77 From Counties

Middleport Methodist youth hosted the County Youth Fellowship with 77 attendees from Portland Rutland Ches ier Racine Pomeroy and Middle Port. Marian Meredith presided assisted by Kitty Bachtel and Carolyn Clark. Theme centered on We Remember Jesus and He Saw God In Nature with Forrest Bachtel leading. Refreshments followed. next gathering set for Rutland.

Middleport County Heath Church Portland Rutland Chesier Racine Pomeroy Middle Port Marian Meredith Kitty Bachtel Carolyn Clark Forrest Bachtel Heath Methodist Sunday School Jesus Frank Vaughan Leo Kennedy Frank White H. A. Rothrock

Postwar TV set may reach low price of $150

A Chicago maker aims for a $150 retail price with July delivery as postwar TV sets drop in price. Tonight CBS presents Holiday for Music with Curt Massey and Kitty Kallen, David Rose orchestra. Lew Lehr to become M D of Detect and Collect Thursday. NBC CBS ABC listings include Ellery Queen Dr Christian Sinatra Lone Ranger and more.

New York Chicago CBS Andrews Sisters Curt Massey Kitty Kallen David Rose Lew Lehr M. D Fred Uttal NBC Mrs. North Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser Frank Sinatra ABC Ralph Norman MBS Bert Lahr Zavier Cugat

Funeral Services for Mrs Bowman Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Clara Marshall Bowman 61 of 267 Kelso Rd Place Columbus will be held Thursday at 10 am at Schoedinger Funeral Home. The Rev Robert Lee Bull Jr of St Pauls Episcopal Church will officiate. Survived by husband John Bowman, son Marshall A Bowman, and a granddaughter. she had resided in Columbus since 1917 and was active with Trinity Episcopal Church and the WCA. She died after arthritis and heart illness.

Middleport Clara Marshall Bowman Kelso Rd Place Columbus Schoedinger Funeral Home Robert Lee’ Bull, Jr St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Bowman Trinity, Episcopal Church W.C.A Chicago Order of Eastern Star John Bowman Ant Covert Baking Company Marshall A. Bowman

Meigs Pastors Meet At Rothrock Home

MIDDLEPORT The Meigs County Ministerial Association gathered Monday at Rev H A Rothrock and wife 8 Third Ave. A covered dish luncheon opened the gathering followed by Rev Albert Bitters detailing the Holy Land for Easter season. Discussions included a proposed qualified teacher of religious education for the county.

Middleport Meigs County H. A. Rothrock Third Ave Holy Land Albert Bitters

Birth of a Grandson for Weiser and Ervin Families

Judge and Mrs. Edgar Ervin announce by telephone from Los Angeles the birth of a son to Jean Ervin Weiser and Robert T. Weiser. This is the second son in the Weiser family and the tenth grandchild in the Ervin family. Mr. Weiser is an official of General Motors Corporation in Los Angeles.

Middleport Edgar Ervin Los Angeles Calif Jean Ervin Weiser Robert T. Weiser Weiser Ervin General Motors Corporation

Preacher to Lead Easter Services at Rutland Baptist Church

An out of town minister will conduct Sunday evening services at the Baptist Church in Rutland on April 7. The event aims to draw worshippers for the regular preaching session in a traditional community setting.

Rutland Rutland The Baptist’ Church

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Middleport Social Notes recounts Dr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Detroit visiting Mrs. Nelsons uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Davis, Elizabeth Jones Nelson’s hometown ties, and a trip to Greenfield and Frankfort before returning to Detroit. Also announced is the birth of Lois Jean Hall, daughter of George and Annabelle Hall of Crooksville, with grandparents Dana Russell Bradbury and Webb Hall Rutland. Allan Low and family from Boothwyn Heights, Pa, stay month with Clifford Ervin as he recovers. The Mulfords note Pvt Charles Mulford en route to Le Havre France via Germany after training at Camp Robinson.

Middleport Harry Nelson Harry Nelson, Jr Robert Detroit Nelson Agnet T. H. Davis Elizabeth Jones R. J. Jones Greenfield Ohio Middleport High School Jones George Hall Lois Jean Halls Crooksville Hall Annabelle Russell Dana Russell Bradbury Webb Hall Rutland Ervins Allan Low Boothwyn Heights Clifford Ervin Low General Chemical Company Widdleport Otto Mulford Connie Neal Robert Goodall Janice Marie Pvt Charles Mulford le Havre France Germany Charles Camp Robinson Arkansas

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