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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1945

Page

10

Pomeroy hosts tri county business group dinner plan

Ohio West Virginia Tri-County Industrial Association leaders meet in Pomeroy to finalize plans for a booster dinner. Governor Lausche and Governor Meadows, Senators Revercomb and Kilgore expected. Dr Viva Boothe to speak. Limited dinner tickets available to local chamber members and business people.

Pomeroy Ohio-West Virginia Tri-County Industrial Association W. A. Smith General Chemical 4 Defense Corporation Tri-County Frank Lausche Ohio Clarence Meadows West Virginia United States Chapman Revercomb Harley Kilgore Association Viva Boothe Bureau of Business Research Ohio State University Meigs Gallia Mason Ohio River Valley Middleport Gallipelis Paint Pleasant Chambers of Commerce Metlys Mason Counties Bartow Jones Point Pleasant W. War E. W. Walters Gallipolis Pom Eros

Church Group Meets in Middleport

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church heard Mrs. L. J. Heiner discuss "The Church in Europe" focusing on Christians under Hitler. The meeting included devotion led by Mrs. C. M Hennesy, business chaired by Miss Bess Sanborn, and a balance of $107.23 in treasury with $31.64 credit for supplies from Boston Medical Dispensary. A May 3rd Family Night and quarterly conference with Rev. E. E. Fowler planned. resignation of Mrs. Emmerson Jones accepted.

Middleport C. M Hennesy Bess Sanborn John Zerkle Treasury Robert Harris Boston Medical Dispensary Lowana Lancaster Camp Emmerson Jones E. E. Fowler Portsmouth Meath Church David Entsminger Roy Lansbury United Nations Malcolm Roller Viola Faehnie Earl Knight Lucille Smith Loix Ceeil Frieda Faehnie Heiner Mra Gtrce Thomas Rattland

Four Generations Attend 17th Annual Hand Concert

Attendees at the High School auditorium Sunday included two four generation groups. Mrs Adda Smith and Mrs Lou Lanabury with children Sally and Jon Martin. great grandmother Virginia Lat Schaal was in the band. Also Mrs Althea Anderson with Mrs May Sanborn and Mrs Joseph Stanford and son James Allen.

Midpleport Sunday Eternoon Adda Smith Lou Lanabury Eleanor Schaal Sally Jon Martin Virginia Lat Schaal Althea Anderson May Sanborn Joseph Stanford James Allen

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Club Activities

Local clubs across Middleport share events from Friday gatherings at the Church of Christ to a G. L. A. supper hosted by Mrs. Dea Hayes. Town gardeners toured Tunnel Hill with John Kincaid Sr. and toured the Kincaid garden, while a postponed Past Councilors meeting moved to April 19. Max Casto’s farewell party featured games and sandwiches as he heads for service.

Dea Hayes G.la Tunnel Hill John Kincaid Amateur Gardeners Club Kincaid Garden Mr. Kincaid Norma Chapman Mary Colmer Max Casto Dick Kesterson Ray Howell Richard Meat-Ball) Russell Sammy Roush Charles Casto Freddie Icenhour Mason Vittor Young Kenneth Nease Ed Voss Pat Fowler Doris Werner Lucille Werner Doris Barker Mid Eee LeRoy Schalk Cedric Clark Brookles Cass Michaela Dan Middleport Literary Club Reynolds Athens Robert Harris C. B. Holzer Gal Hpolls The State Medical Association

Cuccinello Safety Valve For Chisox

Terre Haute Indiana AP veteran Tony Cuccinello is pegged as a potential safety valve for the Chicago White Sox infield. At 35 he has seen limited action but starred in spring training, collecting hits including a homer and a double in three games against Detroit. First and third base spots are unsettled with Cuccinello, Orengo, and Nagel rotating.

Terre Haute Ind Anthony Francis Cuccinello Chicago White Sox Jimmy Dykes Pale Hose Tony Cuccinello Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers White Sox Detroit Tigers Bill Nagel Milwaukee Hal Trosky Nagel Joe Orengo

Faith Elizabeth Roberts to wed Ray Gensler in Huntington church

Engagement and approaching marriage announced for Miss Faith Elizabeth Roberts of Point Pleasant and Mr. Ray Gensler of Carlisle Pa. Nuptial service set for Saturday April 28 at 5 PM in Fourth Avenue United Brethren Church Huntington with maid of honor Miss Eloise Hite and best man Richard Hamilton. Residents plan to reside at 2589 Collis Ave Huntington.

Pomakuy Pomeroy Bend Faith Elizabeth Roberts John T. Roberts Point Pleasant Ray Gensler Roy F. Gensler Carlisle Orton H. Carder Fourth Avenue United Brethrens Church Huntington Miss Roberts Eloise Hite Frank Rouse St. Albans W. Va Richard Hamilton John Ostoski Vincent Barber Tressa Lidyd Silver Moon Margaret Curry Cora B. Roberts Point Pleasant High School Marshall College Kappa Tau Phi Socority Kappa Delta Pi Family Welfare Society of Huntington Gensler Mechanisburg High School Pennsylvania State College Phi Eta Sigma Phi Lambda Epsilon International Nickel Plant Collis Ave

Attend Gregory Rites At Wilkesville

Miss Virgie Major hosted relatives at the funeral of Nancy Gregory held Sunday in Wilkesville. Guests included Frank and Martha Enright and Harry Enright of Columbus and Ernest Major of Beaver, Pa. School representatives attended from the district where Major teaches.

Middleport Virgie Major Nancy Gregory Wilkesville Frank Enright Martha Enright Harry Enright Columbus Ernest Major Beaver LW. McComas McComas Edward Lee Nan Moore Susan Park Grace Anderson Mary Root Mildred Hawley Alvira Jones

Head of Christ Picture Resented to Church

A 26 by 32 inch Warner Sallman Head of Christ portrait in ivory and gold frame was given to First Presbyterian Church during morning worship by Miss Jean Eames for the Worthwhile Association. Lama recounted the artist’s story and its appeal to youth, portraying Christ as a strong, manly figure who slept under the stars and worked with his hands. Rev J L Carr accepted the gift and hoped it would inspire many for years.

Middleport Warner Sallman Christ First Presbyterian Church Jean Eames Miss Lama J. L.carr

Walburns Report Sons' Military Deployments in France

Mrs. Estella Walburn of Pomeroy reports her son Sgt. Harry Walburn is now in France. Her other son Elden, renamed Welburn after induction, has joined the Navy and is stationed at Sampson New York.

Sgt Harry Walburn France

Marine Divorce Granted After Cruelty Claim

Eugene Hood of the USMC aid stationed overseas was granted a divorce from Helen Mankin Hood by Judge Ed gar Ervin. They married in April 1940 and had no children. Grounds cited were extreme cruelty.

Pomeroy Eugene Hood USMC Helen Mankin Hood Edgar Ervin Hoods

Missing in Action spells for Dunn in the Mediterranean area

Mrs Ada Van Meter received a telegram stating her son Private Dan c ny S Dunn has been missing in the Mediterranean area since March 13. Dunn previously survived a Feb 29 battle at Iwo Jima and left the United States March 4. Parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Hendrix report no further word received.

Spiller Ada van Meter Pvt Dance S. Dunn Mediterranean Middleport Billy Hen Dunn Wan Jast Drix Iwo Dima Fort George G. Meade Thomas Bean Hendrix

Youth Held After Traffic Accident In Ohio Town

POMEROY William J. Smith age 16 was held for questioning after a Route 7% curve crash that wrecked his car. He and two unlocated companions were detained at Meigs County jail. a fatality at the same site years earlier is recalled by officials. RACINE Miss Mary F Thie takes new Westinghouse post May 1 as supervisor of home economics for Central District.

Pomeroy William J. Smith Hanging Gardens Smith Otis Nelson Carl O Hill Middleport Nelson Nor Hill Rutland Meigs County Venable Frank Clark Herman Neimeyer Racine Mary F. Shie Westinghouse Manufacturing and Electric Co Mansfield Thie H. J. Heinz Food Company Pittsburgh Central District

Soldier Son Praises Red Cross Work From South Pacific

Mrs. Max Sanborn reports her son, stationed in the South Pacific, praises the Red Cross for supplying blood plasma to wounded servicemen. He notes plasma movement in war zones has top priority and aids recovery, ending with a wish to “keep up the good work.”

Middleport Max Sanborn South Pacific Red Cross

Pomeroy Men Attend Cincinnati Meeting

Pomeroy men W McMurray and Marcus Roush of Rutland High School attended a meeting of the Ohio Electrical Engineering Society in Cincinnati. Dr Harold Hammond Boyd spoke on the importance of proper lighting for child health in schools.

Pomeroy W. McMurray Ohio Power Co Marcus ‘Roush Rutland High School Ohio Welley Electric Ulminating Engineering Society Cincinneaul Harold Hammond Boyd Iight Tax&s

New Orleans Plans Largest Kid Baseball Program This Summer

New Orleans aims for the finest kid program on record with about 1,000 participants from leagues for 12 to 16 year olds. Frank Fairley expanded Crescent City youth baseball by drawing on Denver's program, expanding opportunities for 12 to 14 and 14 to 16 year olds. The piece also notes Don Hutson's retirement related to stocking rules and a string of light sports items from Connie Mack to Bert Bell, ending with Maj. Lionel Layden planning a service Olympic meet open to all armed forces members on our side.

Hugh Fullerton, JR York— OP New Orleans Dan Sowers American Legion Frank Fairley Crescent City Denver National Football League Don Hutson Don New York Conservation Department Aberdeen Connie Mack Haris Connie Sporting News New York Sportscasters Association

State Racing Commission Faces Pay and Attendance Scrutiny

Senator Theodore M. Gray announced an investigation into the Solon State Racing Commission after records showed four members, including chairman Tf. F. Collins, drew salaries with very low meeting attendance. Rovycel Martin of Toledo was named for attending just four meetings in 3.5 years while receiving ongoing per meeting pay and travel expenses.

Columbus Theodore M. Gray State Racing Commission Rovycel Martin Toledo Piqua Gray Tf. F.collins Lancaster Walter J. Michael Bucyrus Preston Hinebaugh Collins

Root Leads Redbirds In Exhibition. 9-5 Loss

Charley Root, new Columbus Redbirds manager, entered the mound as Rochester threatened to erase a Columbus lead. Two runs scored after his arrival, but Columbus held on for a 9 to 5 win. Ohio State opens a 25 game schedule against Lockbourne Army Air Base with Coach Lowell Wrigley debuting. Paul Hegenberger threw a no hit no run game for Columbus West High School, fanning 12. Willie Russell signs to fight Major Jones on April 20 in Minneapolis. Akron’s champions banquet spot highlights include Ohio Conference champs Akron basketball and BuchTEL High School teams.

Oxford Charley Root Chicago Cub Columbus Redbirds American Association Rochester Columbus Root Ohio State University Lockbourne Army Air Base Lowell Wrigley Ohio State Lockbourne Illinois Portsider Pauk Hegenberger Columbus ‘West High School

Mrs. John Chase Returns From Visit

Mrs John Chase returns from a visit in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Wil am Waters now patient at White Cross Hospital. Mrs Waters, the former Dorothy Chase, is slowly improving but will remain at the hospital for an extended period. The Waters son Robert Waters at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware recently recovered from an appendicitis attack.

Pomeroy John Chase Columbus Wilam Waters White Cross Hospital Waters Dorothy Chase Robert Waters Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Brooklyn and Boston May Merge Tigers Yanks Prospect

New York AP reports the proposed Brooklyn Tigers and Boston Yanks merger eyed for NFL meeting today. Tigers GM Tom Gallery withdrew, calling the move unofficial, while Yanks owner Ted Collins’s aide Bill Shea said a sale agreement was near. Rules changes included a 20 yard in bounds line and substitutions without timeouts if set before the next snap.

New York Brooklyn Tigers Boston Yanks National Football League Ae Tree Amor Angen Lee Tom Guallery The Tigers Bill Shea Ted Collins Yanks

W N Clark Reported Missing in Action

W N Clark Jr. tail gunner on a bomber based in England is reported missing in action. He is the son of W N Clark, former New York Central trainmaster at Hobson. Flowers were sent at Easter to his wife in Toledo and to his mother at the Bucyrus family home.

Herbert Riggs Crooksville Zerkle W. E. Cox Lucille Walburn San Francisco Ww. E. Cox Pomeroy Mrs. Walburn Terry Wise Gerald Wise Chicazo U.S. S Wolverine R. D. Young Columbus Daughters of Return Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Fred Winn Mre Pat Tick Lochare Mre Wow Kings Nand Charles Baird C. M. Hennesy Middleport Dale Kesterson Pfc Marion Lonel Nie) Kesterson Ple Kesterson Rainbow Division RTS Oee W. N. Clark England New York Central Hobson Toledo Bucyrus Mr. Clark

Scratching Dog Torment Finds Relief with Rex Hunters Powders

Thousands of dog owners report relief from itching biting and scratching using Rex Hunters Dog Powders. A user testimonial from Chink says the dog was happier after weekly doses. Available at Spor Sipesos Sas ore Pat of sporti bax for $1.00.

Rex Hunters Spor

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tro Mane Ad

A vintage medical ad promotes Tromane a vitamin and hormone blend for mid aged men. It claims to restore vitality and enjoyment, promising renewed vigor and life attitude. Sold by Gallaher Drug Company and druggists nationwide with follow the directions.

Gallsher Drug Company Druggita

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