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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1949

Page

2

Water Main Extension Discussed in Pomeroy

City officials met at the mayor’s office to discuss a potential major expansion of water mains in Pomeroy and rate schedule adjustments. Meigs Water Co representatives reviewed costs and recent filtration plant upgrades, noting consumer complaints and awaiting a follow up conference after concessions are digested.

Pomeroy Sidney Spencer Robinson Vaughan Oney Goodwin Jobb John’ Downing Rodney Downing C. M. Henessy Meigs Water Co N'Inter Conference

Racine Woman in Delaware Event Funeral Note

Delawar funeral notice records the death Sunday of Elva Sayre of Racine. The Grange program featured Walter Miller and a Yehoor teacher. Local relatives plan to attend the service in Delaware with Motiners and Baxters among those listed.

Iit Yehoor Walter Miler Dela Grange Ware Elva Sayre Fiottner Acing Baxter Bente Fener Wolfe Delaware

Robert Martin Services Held

The document details a community gathering at the Church of Christ with young adults led by Mrs Cecilia Hart. It notes a report on babies at the Cleveland Christian Home, performances by Shirley and Janet Bowers, refreshments for attendees, and plans for the May meeting at Mrs Eileen Bow’s home. It also mentions a bake sale by Drew Webstead Legion and a fish fry by the Odd Fellows Lodge, plus funerary and local family references.

Pomeroy Church of Christ Cecilia Hart Marie Leithelt Cleveland Shirley Janet Bowers Eileen Bow

Officials See To Close Open Manholes in Pomeroy

The Athens Messenger reports in Pomeroy Ohio officials plan immediate action to cover open manholes and abandoned cisterns after a child tragedy. Mayor Sidney Spencer ordered winter gaps in the storm sewer be covered starting Tuesday with councilman H E Boney tasked to locate hazards and urge responsible parties to remove them.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Kathy Fiscus Pomeroy H. E. Boney Sidney Spencer Spencer Boney Mat

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Officers and Anniversaries

Middleport notes report Mr and Mrs Don Stivers hosting guests from Pomeroy and a double wedding anniversary in Charleston Me and Mrs Stivers plus Mr Mills. Ben Phileton elected president of the WSCS at Heath Methodist Church with officers and secretaries named. Everett Bachner and family traveled to Columbus for an anniversary of Edison Westa and Margaret Schaaf. Robert Stivers and family observed in Middleport.

Don Stivers Pomeroy Don Charleston Stivers Mills Tony Middleport Ben Phileton Woman's Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church W. McComas Ming Mary Hoot W. Moore C. M Henmesy Treasures Eleanor Schaaf Nan Moore Christan Max Roller McComs Glenn Lambert Bess Sanborn Middleport Willis Aleshire Dayton Taries San Spending Herbert Chambers Aleshire Instrumentwo Ohio Tal Lima Pomeroy High School Olds Portsmouth WSCS Wilbur Wright High School Trinity Church Aarne Circle Everett Bachner Karen Mary Schaff Columbus Wea Edison’ Westa Margaret Schaaf Wessas Milton U.S. Navy Washington Robert Stivers Bellview

Patient Recovers at Meigs General Hospital

MIDDLmevsts Herm ox, a New York Central employee, underwent surgery at Meigs General Hospital and has returned home convalescing satisfactorily. His daughter Mes. Aries Lupion of Gallipolis was her parents’ guest Monday as repair work continued on electrical wiring and fixtures noted by hospital attaches saying the work would be of a general nature.

Earl Steiner Marvara Graduate School of Business Administration Harvard Cleveland Rutland St Dallas Cleland Rhode Island Inelan Roy ‘Roush Kathryn Jordan Robert Ad Paul Hap Mi Souby Charles Weaver Laurelville Tom Edwards Olleen Leonard VanMeter Columbus Laura Bartrum Edwards Victor Hannahs Charleston Kroger Everett Bachner Folter Hospital Middlmevsts Hermox New York Central Meigs General Hospital Mes Aries Lupion Gallipolis Meraraat Monda

Ohio University educators discuss teaching careers at Athens high school

Principal J E White of Homeroy Senior High School addressed senior and junior students Monday urging elementary school teaching as a career. Miss Ebersbach hosted seniors while Miss Carolyn Hott and Miss Mabel Olson spoke to juniors in the Senior High Auditorium. Dale Dunn spoke to juniors after addressing seniors. Prof F H McKelvey of Ohio University College of Education led the session and supervised educational service efforts.

Ohio Jon Athens J. E. White Wg Profesor F. H. McKelvey College of Education Ohio University

Dayton crash harms local family and guests

Mr and Mrs Arthur Skinner and son Tommy with Mrs Skinner's mother and Mr Rutland Road were guests of the Farmers. David Farmer tried to negotiate a turn on Union Ave from Mulberry Street in Dayton when a collision occurred around 9 pm Sunday. He was slightly injured and admitted to Meigs General Hospital. The Farmers’ home on Dan Farmer Kerry Ave suffered minor damage and no arrests were reported.

Muvoneurs Arthur Skinner Tommy Pomeroy Skinner Rutland Road David Farmer Dayton Union Ave Dan Farmer Kerry Cinda Lynn Russell Meigs Gen Eral Hospital Aller Ted Crest Christian Church Skinners

Rutland Driver’s Heroic Near-Miss on Route Tai

No one was injured when a Cleland car traveling west on Route Tai near Rutland with three passengers was struck by a car driven by Lloyd Sigler of Middleport. Sigler pulled from a side road onto 124 and hit the Cleland vehicle, causing it to overturn. No insurance and no arrests reported. The Cleland car sustained considerable damage.

Romanor Kova Cei Rutland Autor ‘Mobile Lloyd Sigler Middleport Sigler Russell Cleland

Mrs Floyd Gardner Admitted to Holzer Hospital

Mrs Floyd Gardner was taken to Holzer Hospital after a serious illness. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Mark Gardner, Mr and Mrs Harford Barringer, Mrs Don Ensley, Mr and Mrs Wayne Gardner, Mrs Nina Amos of Fostoria, George Gardner, Floyd Gardner, Paul and Bale Gilmore of Cheshire and Maxine Lynch.

Roydl Gardner Dawger J.J. Senmolly Holzer Hospital Mark Gardner Hareford Barringer Don Ensley Wayne Gardner Nina Amos Fostoria George Gardner Floyd Gardner Paul and Bale Gilmore Cheshire Maxine Lynch

Hospital Notes Show Wide Range of Admissions and Discharges

General Hospital notes record multiple admissions and discharges including Mrs Paul Benner Chester a son admitted, Mrs CEO Russell Pomeroy medical, Cleland Racine medical discharge, and others such as Joseph Wolfe Racine Route 2 Harvey Batley Reedsure, Herman Haddon, Donahue Det Richard Forden, Ray Risky Point, and Wes Columler Middleport Route.

Birth Announcement for Quillen Daughter

Mr and Mrs George Quillen announce the birth of a daughter Monday at their home on Locust Street.

Sre George Quillen Locust St

Birthday party planned for Miss Garnet Warren

An Al ITA birthday party for Miss Garnet Warren was planned at the home of Mr and Mrs J Warren at South Ave and Main St. Guests included Mr G Hickman Warren's father from Portsmouth, Mr and Mrs Clyde Meade fresh from a Williamsburg Va wedding trip, Mr and Mrs Douglas Meffatte, Mr and Mrs Joe Young and others, plus Mrs Warren and her son Gerald.

Garnet Warren J. Warren South Ave Main G. Hickman

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Mer Racine Delawar Robert Martin Wake Sale Drew Webstead Legion Gilmore Supply Second St Odd Fellows Hall Vomeroy Bellaire Shadyside Garden Robert Svening George Patton Vidos Patel Mann Haart Tiem Aria Toaay Esata Bintae Ana Re Goung Fen, Mes Min Orville Yount Tena Reid D. Steinbauer Edward Bauer PE. Stanley Helen Mees AFUE Bel Warner Stanley Butternut Ave Bellvue Steekend Zanesville The Free Method Church Mia Farmer Midieport Middleport Social Notes Federal Land Bank United National Farm Loan Ass'n A. C. Gibson Sec'y-Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bldg Fei Shorties Lave L & Z Dress Shop Oe Ees Liberty’ Theatre Ralph Byrd Audrey Long Kane Richmond Conrad Pomeroy, O SOHIO Ayn MTV Ae Meigs Mercy Smugglers Cove Pecos Tom Keene Thig Sahio Sabie Fue Sebi H
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