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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1945

Page

2

Tri-County Business Leaders Meet in Pomeroy

Directors of the Ohio West Virginia Tri County Industrial Association meet in Pomeroy with W A Smith to finalize plans for a booster dinner at General Chemical Defense cafeteria on Wednesday April 18. Governors Lausche and Meadows and senators Revercombe Kilgore are slated to attend with Dr Viva Boothe of Ohio State University as featured speaker. 70 tickets will be sold locally with limited tickets for Middleport Gallipolis and Point Pleasant.

Pomeroy Ohio-West Virginia Tri-County Industrie Association W. A. Smith Associattion General Chemical Defense Corporation Tri-County Frank Lausche Ohio Clarence Meadows West Virginia Ohio River Valley

Middleport Social Notes Update From Church Activities

Middleport community notes detail Homebuilders Class of Church of Christ activities at the Bailey homes with Wallace Bradford as president and R C Burton in charge of games. Rehearsal led by Burton for a Sunday School special number. attendees included Rev and Mrs R C Burton and daughter Rosiland plus local families. Schedule adjustments show a council meeting delayed to April 19.

Middleport Church of Christ Franklin Bailey Curtis Bailey Wallace Bradford R. C. Burton Wayne Swisher R. C Forma Japman Pest

Church Group Meets in Middleport

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport with guest speaker Mrs. L J Heimer discussing "The Church in Europe" and Christians under Hitler. Treasurer reports a $107.23 balance and $31.64 credit for supplies from the Boston Medical Dispensary. a contribution to Lowana Lodge was voted.

Middleport Church In Europe Jesson L. J. Heimer Woman's Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church Heiner First Presbyterian Church Hitler Lowana Lancaster Camp Emmerson Jones E E Fowler Portsmouth Heath Church David Entsminger Fellowshipe Roy Lansbury United Nations Miss Sanborn Malcolm Roller Viola Frehnle Earl Knight Lucille Smith Lois Cecil Frieda Frehnle Hefner Grace Thomas Rutland

Engagement and wedding plans in Huntington area

Pomeroy social notes report the engagement of Faith Elizabeth Roberts of Point Pleasant to Ray Gensler of Carlisle, with a Huntington wedding set for April 28 at Fourth Avenue United Brethren Church. Details include attendants, music by Tressa Lloyd, and bios of the couple, who will reside in Huntington. The column also lists local visits, military postings, and DAR activities relevant to residents.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Eloise Hite Huntington Frank Rouse St. Albans W. Va Richard Hamilton John Os Toski Vincent Barber Tressa Lloyd Margaret Curry Miss Roberts Cora B. Roberts Point Pleasant High School Marshall College Kappa Tau Phil Sorority Kappa Delta Pi Family Welfare Society of Hentington Gensler Mechanicsburg High School Pennsylvania State College Phi Eta Sigma Phi Lambda Epsilon International Nickel Plant Collis Ave

Attend Gregory Rites At Wilkesville

Miss Virgie Major attended the funeral of Nancy Gregory in Wilkesville on Sunday afternoon. Relatives present included Frank Enright and family, Harry Enright and family, and Ernest Major from Beaver, Pa. A dinner followed at Langsville with Langsville residents Hurley Nelson hosting. School representatives from the local system attended the service and later met with Miss Major at the Nelson home.

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

Head of Christ Picture Presented to Church

In Middleport a 26 by 32 inch Warner Sallman Head of Christ picture in an ivory and gold frame was presented to First Presbyterian Church during worship by Miss Jean Lama on behalf of the Worthwhile Class. Lama recounted the artist's story and its appeal to youth as Christ portrayed as a strong, manly figure who slept under the stars, walked long distances, and worked with his hands. The Rev. H L Carr accepted the gift and hoped it would inspire many for years.

Middleport Warner Sallman Christ First Presbyterian Church Jean Lama H L. Carr

Walburn Sons Update From Meigs County to France Navy

Mrs. Estella Walburn reports her son Sgt. Harry Walburn is now in France. Her other son Elden Walburn has been inducted into the Navy and is stationed at Sampson, New York, after leaving with the Meigs County registrant two weeks ago.

Hood-Divorce Granted to Eugene Hood in Overseas Case

A divorce was granted yesterday by Judge Edgar Ervin to Helen Mankin Hood from Eugene Hood of JISMC stationed overseas. The court cited extreme cruelty as the grounds. The couple married in April 1940 and had no children.

Pomeroy Eugene Hood JISMC Helen Mankin Hood Edgar Ervin Hoods Chidren

Cuccinello Safety Valve For Chisox

Terre Haute Ind AP Anthony Francis Cuccinello could be the White Soxs safety valve infield veteran plans mostly unsettled. At 36 he excelled in spring, seven hits in Detroit games with a homer and a double, while first and third base battles continue among Nagel Cuccinello Orengo.

Terre Haute Ind Anthony Francis Cuccinello Chicago White Sox Jimmy Dykes Paie Hose Tony Cuccinello Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers White Sox Detroit Tigers Bis Oldster Husky Bul Nagel Milwaukee Hal Trosky Nagel Joe Orengo LeRoy Schalk Cass Michaels Dan Reynolds Bill Dietrich Orval Grove Thorton Lee Joe Haynes Ed Lopat Cris Hackett Wally Moses Guy Cartright Vince Castino Mike Trash NEW York Giants van Lingle Mungo Mungo Giants Newark Bears Boston Red Sox Joe Bowman Otis Clark Ken Raffensberger Phils Portsiders Cleveland Indians Red Embree Indianapolis Pittsburgh Pirates Frankie Frisch Babe Dahlgren Lloyd Waner Art Cuccurullo ST. Louis Cardinals Johnny Hopp Browns al Hollingsworth Ben Chapman

Soldier Son Praises Red Cross Work From South Pacific

Middleport Mrs. Max Sanborn received a letter from her son, a South Pacific stationed soldier, praising the Red Cross for providing blood plasma to wounded service members. He says plasma movement in war zones is top priority and helps recover men who otherwise would not heal. He ends with encouragement to keep up the good work.

Middleport Max Sanborn South Pacific Red Cross

Pomeroy Men Attend Cincinnati Meeting

J W McMurray of Ohio Power Co and Marcus Roush Rutland High School attended an Ohio Valley Electric Duminating Engineering Society meeting in Cincinnati. Dr Harold Hammond Boyd lectured on lighting importance. Dairy men expect WFA payments. records due April 1 to June 1.

Pomeroy J. W. McMurray Ohio Power Co Marcus Roush Rutland High School Ohio Valley Electric Duminating, Engineering Society Cincinnati Harold Hammond Boyd Texas School System WFA iMatch lCounty Aaa

Missing in Action Private Dunn Reported Missing in Mediterranean

Mrs Ada Vanh Meter received a telegram stating her son Private Danny S Dunn has been missing in the Mediterranean since March 13. Dunn, a Fort George G Meade trained soldier, was last heard from February 29 after a battle at Jodima. His parents Mr and Mrs Themes have received no further word.

Spiller Ada Vanh Meter Pvt Dan S. Dunn Mediterranean Middleport Pic Billy Hen Dunn Arix Jodima Fort George G. Meade States Themes

Fullerton's Roundup sports notes and plans for summer programs

A collection of brief sports items: New Orleans plans a large kid baseball program with up to 1000 boys, Don Hutson's NFL retirement rules on wearing stockings, conservation campaigns for overseas boys, Connie Mack’s humorous Aberdeen intro, plans for a football guide focusing on pro titles, charity softball games by New York Sports Vagters Association, Bert Bell recalls Bulldog Turner’s Bears moment, Uncle Sam joke, and Maj. Lionel Layden organizing a service Olympic meet open to armed forces members.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York New Orleans American Legion Frank Fairley Crescent City Denver National Football League Don Hutson Don New York Conservation Department Aberdeen Connie Mack Harris Connie Sporting News New York Sports+ vagters Association Bert Bell Pittsburgh Steelers Bears Bulldog Turner Bert Bulldog Sam Service Lionel Layden India Burma

Solon State Racing Commission inquiry cites low attendance and costs

Senator Theodore M Gray reports that one of four racing commission members Royte Martin of Toledo attended only four meetings in three and a half years and was paid 4473 6r 1118 per meeting. Records show all four members drew state funds from 343.75 to 1118 per meeting plus travel and race-day expenses. Chairman L J Collins is noted as regular in attendance with 1980 yearly salary for 1943 44, while others cost 434.75 per meeting.

Columbus Theodore M. Gray State Racing Commission Royte Martin Toledo Piqua Martin Gray L. J. Callins Lancaster Walter d. Michael Bucyrus Preston Hinebaugh Collins

Oxford 4Pi: Root Mounds in Columbus Exhibition

Charley Root former Chicago Cub pitched on the mound for Columbus Redbirds in an exhibition against Rochester as Columbus won 5 to 2. Ohio State opens a 25 game schedule against Lockbourne Army Air Base with coach Lowell Wrigley debuting. Paul Hegenberger pitched a no hit no run game for Columbus West High School, in a 8 to 0 win over Columbus Academy. Willie Russell signs to meet Major Jones in Minneapolis on April 20. Akron basketball champions host Touchdown Club banquet on April 17.

SSS Oxford Charley Root Chicago Cub Columbus Redbirds American Association Rochester Columbus Root Ohio State University Lockbourne Army Air Base Lowell Wrigley Ohio State Lockbourne Ilinois Portsider Paul Hegenberger Columbus West High School Columbus Academy Willie Russell Major Jones Kansas City Minneapolis

Youth Held After Route 7 Traffic Crash In Pomeroy

William J. Smith 16 was held for questioning after a single vehicle crash on Route 7 near the Hanging Gardens. The car veered off the road, damaged two utility poles, but Smith and two companions, Otis Nelson and Carl Hyg of Middleport, were uninjured. Acting Sheriff Frank Clark and Patrolman Herman Neimeyer responded. A Venable youth was killed in a similar crash at this spot years ago.

Pomeroy William J. Smith Hanging Gardens Smith Tis Jbe Otis Nelson Carl Hyg Middleport Nelson Nor Hill Rutland Meigs County Sherif Frank Clark Herman Neimeyer

Mrs John Chase Returns From Visit To Colubus

Mrs John Chase has returned from a visit in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Will Waters a patient at White Cross Hospital. Mrs Waters the former Dorothy Chase who is suffering from a heart ailment is slowly improving but will remain at the hospital for an extended period. The Waters son Robert Waters A 5 Navy V 12 at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware recently recovered from an appendicitis attack.

Alvin Norris Eugene Edward Wagoner Zanesville Raymond Brown Herman Beards Marie Beards St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Brown Estella Walburn Lester Walburn Paul Zerkie Gerald Wise Patrick Lochars Kings Land Charles Baird C M. Hennesy Statter Middleport Dale Kesserson Pfc Marion Lonnie) Kesterson Pfc. Kesterson Rainbow Pomeroy John Chase Columbus Will Hem Waters White Cross Hospital

Brooklyn Boston Merger Before Pro League Today

AP reports amid NFL meeting rumors of a Brooklyn Tigersaucatta Yanks merger. Tigers GM Tom Gallery said withdrawal from the merger appeared unofficial, while Ted Collins aide Bill Shea signaled near agreement. Several playing rule changes were adopted including in bounds spots 20 yards from sidelines and substitutions before the snap.

Brooklyn Boston NEW York Tevési Tom Gallery The Tigers Gallery Bill Shea Ted Collins Yanks

Missing in Action Report For N Clark

N Clark Jr a tail gunner aboard an England based bomber is reported missing in action. He is the son of W N Clark former New York Central trainmaster at Hobson wife in Toledo and mother at Bucyrus where the family home is located after a two year transfer.

Middleport W. N. Clark, Jr England W. N. Clark New York Central Hobson Toledo Bucyrus

Scratching Dog Relief Promises in Powders Ad

Thousands of dog owners use Rex Hunters Powders to ease intense itching from scratching and biting. The copy touts prompt relief and urges readers to buy at local stores, noting a price of $1.00 and consumer thanks for the product.

Abe Ecano

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