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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
8
Meigs County is named as the scene for an Ohio State fox hunt in early autumn. The report notes local residents across several towns visiting relatives, Easter gatherings, and family travel between Columbus, Pomeroy, and Nashville.
POMEROY Ohio Meigs County will host the Ohio State Fox Hunt in early October announced by George Lentz president of the Ohio Fox Hunters Association and received by Tracy Whaley Meigs Fox Hunters president The week long event will draw hunters from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky Hotels rooms and restaurants will be surveyed to accommodate visitors Meigs County was chosen after the success of a prior Meigs Hunt and Beach Show led by Whaley
MIDDLEPORT Chief of Police Ray McClure killed a red fox near the barnyard at the Charles Beach home on Vine Street Tuesday. Investigators considered whether the fox had bitten a cow which had a scratch on its nose. The Beach family alerted authorities when the animal lounged near the yard a central hunting area in West Virginia.
At the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association annual dinner in Pomeroy on April 7 officers for 1947 48 were elected led by President Richard Chambers Middleport First vice president Mrs Henry Whipple Pomeroy second vice president Mrs Theodore Reed Pomeroy secretary Lucille Smith Middleport treasurer Freda Faehnle Middleport representative director Mrs M D Hartinger Pomeroy and alternate director Mrs Wayne Gibbons Middleport Clarissa Boyd a National Tuberculosis Association guest speaker discussed regional death rate variations and county work A financial report showed 2022 04 in treasury and 2311 61 from 1946 Christmas Seal sales with 20 of 1035 Fall x ray survey participants found to have tuberculosis germs.
Michael Hlad was arrested April 7 at Hotel Martin on a warrant for non support of a minor. His wife from Rutland filed the charges. Hlad pleaded innocent at arraignment. a habeas corpus writ was filed and a hearing scheduled. James Hawley, arrested April 4 for destruction of property, pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs.
Grace Episcopal Church invites parishioners to an April 17 meeting at 8 15 p m in the parish house to trace the world relief program led by Rev Kenneth K Shook rector of Trinity Church Bellaire Ohio The program will be illustrated with sound movies
The Pomeroy Junior High Gym hosts the Class of 1948 as they convert the gym for the Junior-Senior Party theme Stairway to the Stars. Chet Haddox’s band will perform with Miss Ethel Garland supervising the entertainment committee.
Federated Church choir presented sacred works at the 6:30 a m sunrise service in Pomeroy. Mrs Alice Nease directed with Mrs Ben Neutzling on organ. Soloists included Ben Neutzling Lois Anne Neutzling Philip Bley and Lois Neutzling with duets by Marguerite Meyer and Ben Neutzling. Martha Hegnauer Marguerite Meyer and Fred Blaettner contributed a final selection.
Meigs County Commissioners met April 7 and approved purchasing the H S Mourning house in Middleport from John B Downing for 2000 under House Bill provisions. The property will be rented to a war veteran for 25 a month. Transfer of 100 from the county engineer fund to the clerk of courts stationery fund was approved. All three: Hartinger Eiselstein and Craig voted aye.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Willard of Pomeroy announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Marie to Elvin J Harsh son of Mrs E J Harsh of Pataskala and the late Mr Harsh. The wedding is planned for Saturday April 12 at 10 am with Rev Harry S Connelly officiating. Betty Willard lives in Columbus at 418 Berkeley Road.
Meigs County Selective Service Board No. 1 processed 2611 servicemen as the draft system ended at midnight March 31. Inductions numbered 1970 by the local board, 384 through other boards, and 257 enlisted. The office history spans Oct 16 location shifts, with first chief clerk Bryan Parr and later clerks. The five-man board included Dr. George Lasher as chair and W. L. Stivers, R. G. Webster, Dana Salser, and J. H. Grate, later joined by Dan Price and Frank Fugate.
Recent Ewing Ambulance trips included Virginia Roush moved from Columbus to her mother's home in Racine and Edith Taylor taken from Long Bottom to Martz Clinic on Monday.
Past Chiefs gathered at Mrs. Bertha McKenzie home with hostess Mrs. Della Stace. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clara Heines Mrs. Jennie Thomas Mrs. Ellen Killinger and Mrs. Alice Fischer. Next meeting at Mrs. Edith Ament with hostess Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell. Potluck supper at Mrs. Laura Eiselstein home April 17 at 7 p.m. Refreshments served to 17 members and guests Anna Custer and Sharon Eiselstein.
Katie Roos of Rock Street has been visiting her niece Mrs. Gro. The notice notes a family visit and local residence details with no further context.
Sgts. James Mooney and James Price announced Tuesday they will present motion pictures at the April 14 meeting of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion in Middleport.
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