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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1945

Page

3

Pomeroy Club Jazz Night Features Two Guest Soloists

The Wo wae Club of Pomeroy announces an evening program with guests Miss Dorothy Peoples and Miss McClure. Miss Peoples, a violinist at Ohio University, will be joined by pianist Miss McClure from Wauseon. Both will perform with the Middleport Pomeroy Chorus and the Ohio University Orchestra under Prof Isgerham.

Pomeroy Wowae Club Dorothy Peoples Hpi Fentress Caren Marjorie Poppies Athena College of Music Ohio University Isger Ita PL and Mortar Chatauqua Thery Middlefert- Pomeroy C

Pomeroy Middleport Tax Books Open. Chorus attendance urged

The Pomeroy Middleport community notices tax books are open. The mixed chorus directed by Mrs N P Swackhammer invites associate members to attend the program, with a reception planned afterward.

Pomeroy-Middleport

Middleport Social Notes Celebrate First Year Club Dinner

A gathering at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe marked the Ladies Auxiliary of the Middleport Volunteer Firemen’s first anniversary with a three course dinner for 12, a corsage for Sitney Russell, and plans for an April 23 potluck. Officers for the next year named include Mrs. Robert McEhinney president and Mrs. C H Wise Jr secretary.

Middleport Mary Jane Sitney Russell C.K. Wise Sr

Basil Casto Returns From Philippines Visit

Basil Casto, a water tender in the U. S. Navy, has come back from service in the Philippines where he took part in the first invasion. He is visiting his mother Mrs. F. T. Kirby in Columbus, joined by his wife. A small family reunion with M. K. Casto and I. E. Casto preceded their trip to Nitro and Boomer for a short visit before Mr. Casto reports to Farragut hospital for treatment of injuries received in battle.

Cp. Gallagher Terry Gallipolis Cecil Grogan Jackie Columbus Grogan Sarah ‘Wise Wise George Fowler Gallinons Pearl Hysell Walter Bunce Athens Dick Karr Standard Oil Clyde Kelly U. S. Army Ft. Bragg N. C Kelly S. Second Ave Martin Carson USMC Guy Carson Middleport. Printing Co Joe Graham Sam Halterman George Werner Parkersburg Springfield McKisley and Son Earl Schiidren Logan Sind Og ‘DeMaine Middleport Hill Cemetery Philip DeMaine Medical Corps England Marvin DeMaine Saca Thomas Ada Reed Wesley FE. Ward Thomas Reed Anna Ward Ed Thompson Addi Lebanon Geraldson W. Couden James Smith Werrers Charleston Ang Gusby Man Rechtel Raymond Fife Osborne Farley Cheshire Clarence Fife Wesley F. Ward Kate Reed O. H. Frecker West Virginia Oren Flowers U.S. ‘Army Air’ Corps Robert Flowers Raleigh Flowers Akron Harvey Allensworth Grant St Joe Turner Noel Bucklew Bruce Buckalew J. Berry Harl Buckalew Conver Radio 2 Sheppard Field Tex Mims Marjorie Miller Elsby McDonald Meg Peter Stace Middlefort Basil Casto Lwater U. S. Navy Philippines F. T.kirby Kirby Home M. K. Casto Nitro Casto Kirby Boomer Mr. Casto Farragut

Pomery High School Alumni Meet Plans Announced

Poméroy High School Alumni Association outlines plans for the annual reunion to be held at Pomery Junior High School with a May 1 banquet and dance open to the public. New officers include Mrs Gey Hysell as president and Rita Duffy as secretary treasurer, while Paul Clifford resigns to enter military service.

Pomeroy Poméroy High School Alumni Association Pomery Junior High School Paul Clifford Dey Hysell Albert Coates Joe Gloeckner Germany US &. Army Maxine Sayre Rita Duffy Klein Kats Charlene Neal Gey Hysell Elbert’Robinson Edith Bowen Alice Smith Nease Albert Coats Irving Karr, Jr Mildred Russell Marion Ebersbach

Reedsville 4-H Club Shown at School Evening

County agricultural agent F E Blakeslee and home demonstration agent Geneva Nolan presented educational pictures at Reedsville School on Monday. The program featured 4-H club pictures including the Reedsville Pioneer 4-H Club which had recently sewed for the Red Cross and contributed to the War Fund Drive. Additional views of Meigs County were shown.

Reedsville

Reedeville Drives War Clothing Collection Effort

A United National Clothing drive is underway to aid war devastated nations. Meigs County aims for five pounds per person. Residents are urged to donate wearable clothing for men women and children at Reedeville School Hall. Cotton garments should be washed but not ironed.

Reedsville United National Meigs County Reedeville

A N Bengal Sells Stock at Good Prices at Zanesville Show

A N Bengal of Pomeroy reports three Hereford cows with calves sold well at the second annual Polled Hereford show and sale in Zanesville last week. Top price was Bonny's Beau Bonnie List at 500 dollars, Bonny Beau Bon 93rd at 485, and Daisy at 400. The top cow and calf pair fetched 580, with two cows going to Rushville Indiana and the third to Chillicothe Ohio.

Pomeroy A. N. Bengal Zanesville Bonny Daisy Mr. Bengal Bengal Rushville Ind Chillicothe, OQ

Stoneking Awarded Oak Leaf Clusters for Iwo Jima Raid

Mrs. Richard Pomeroy and Mrs Clyde Andrews Vaughan report that Ebenezer Ave and family learned their son S Sgt James Stoneking received Oak Leaf Clusters for a raid over Vienna during World War II. Stoneking, a former Middleport High School graduate, served at Iwo Jima.

Iwo Jima Pomeroy Richard Pomeroy Clyde Andrews Vaughan Ebenezer Avé Jamés “Stone-cer Viking Yale Oak Leaf Clusters Vienna Stoneking Middleport Middleport High School

Pomeroy Social Notes Birth Announcement

POMEROY DAR notes include birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. An drew Martin of Dayton born April 5 at Miami Valley Hospital. Mrs. Heilmann reports her husband, a petty officer, is stationed on Luzon Island and participated in the Iwo Jima invasion with the Fourth Marines.

Marilyn Dorothy Gilkey Hobson Charles Gilkey Morrison Pomeroy Andrew Martin West Bataanville Road Miss Gilkey Dayton Bill Gilkey Lipotis Miami Valley Hospital Alvah W. Heilmann PaRy Anet Martin West Shade Alvah Heilmann Luzon Island Iwo Jima Fourth Marines

Paintings At Girl Scout Meet Discussed At Session

POMEROY Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts of America and leader Mrs I Mirs Robert Roberts met Tuesday evening at Federated Church for weekly session and discussed earning arm badges and duties. Painting was enjoyed under Mrs Roberts instruction. Present were Barbara Philips Jo Ann Gilmore Jeannie Zahl Peggy Dailey Joan Conway Frankie Wipple Ann Foater Patsy Shields People s and Joan Thornton.

Pomeroy Girl Scouts of America I Mirs Robert Roberts Levening Federated Church Robert Barbara Philips Jo Ann Gilmore Jeannie Zahl Pegey Dailey Joan Conway Frankie Wippel Ann Foater Patsy Shields Eee Peoples Joan Thornton

Attendance at 40 et 8 Meeting in Legion Hall

Notices by commanding officer Frank H. Johnston reported a good attendance of members at the 40 et 8 meeting held in the Legion Hall last night. A supper of pork chops and accompaniments was served by Alonzo Custer and helpers.

Pomeroy Frank H. Johnston Legion Hall Alonzo Custer Helpera

Stewart WSCS Meeting Notes from Stewart Rhode Island

Mrs Charles Quillen received two letters from Pvt Charles Quillen in the Philippines and Japanese money as souvenirs. Stewart W S C S met at the home of Rev Wayne Baxter with thirteen members and four visitors. Sophronia Campbell and Mrs Watson sang a duet. Readings by Irma Petty Mrs Watson and Sophronia Campbell. The society voted to give 10 to the Red Cross and 5 to the Crusade for Christ.

Charles Quillen Charles Quillén Philippines Mise Anna Quillen Harold Per- Stewart W.5.c Thelshinger U.S. Navy Stewart M. E Rhode Island Wayne Baxter Guysville Sophronia Cambell Watson Irma Petty Red Cross Crusade For Christ

Kirk announce birth of a son in Middleport

Pvt. and Mrs. Clifford Kirk announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. William Saxton.

Middleport — Pvt Clifford Kirk Clyde Taylor William Saxton

Police Chief Higgins Takes 30 Day Leave in Middleport

Police Chief L. B. Higgins of Middleport is on a thirty day leave of absence due to ill health.

Middleport L. B. Higgins

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