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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1944

Page

3

Meigs Vocational Field Day At Southeast Test Farm

Eighty vocational agriculture students from New Marshfield Harrisonville Racine and Rutland attended the annual field day at Carpenter’s Southeast Test Farm. Supt Mell Dr Dodd and specialists from Ohio State led demonstrations on pasture improvement lamd breeding with Columbia and Corriedale ram crossbreeds and parasite control with phenothiazine drench.

Harold Pickering Clyde Stout T. C. Porter Cecil Scott Dodd Mr. Powellson Columbia Corriedale

Youths Enroll In Meigs County Stock Club 1944

Fourteen boys joined the Meigs County Better Livestock club for 1944 with Claude Montgomery as president and Edwin Nelson as reporter. Advisors are Whitney Ingraham and Edison Hobstetter, with Harold Carnahan and U. S. Nease on the advisory committee. The May 20 deadline covers beef or dairy animals. Next meeting is 8:30 p.m. May 8 at the County Extension office.

Pomeroy Meigs County Better Livestock Club Claude Montgomery Salem Center Robert Meredith Pine Grove Robert Story Kingsbury Roy Holter Sutton Township Woodrow Mora Edwin Nelson Whitney Ingraham Edison Hobstetter Harold Carnahan U. S. Nease Mr. Hobstetter Danny Dawson Stanley Nease William Nease John Phillips Robert Ritchie Roy Johnson Jimmie Carnahan Carl Nease

Middleport War Stamp Sales Totals 791 55

War Stamp sale in Middleport schools this week totaled 791 dollars and 55 cents. Highest sales occurred in the High School Building Miss Parks room at 652 dollars 50 cents with Central School Eighth Grade at 16 dollars 70 cents and Pearl Street Miss Roots room at 13 dollars 90 cents.

Middleport Miss Park Central Pearl Street Miss Root

Mexiana Medicated Powder Promises Skin Relief

Protective powder eases abrased skin and soothes burning and itching from irritated skin. Provides medicated relief for sensitive areas and helps calm rashes with a gentle formula.

Pomeroy High School Ransacked. No Items Missing

Pomeroy senior high school was found ransacked Thursday morning with desks and books strewn about. An attempted break in to the superintendent's office was suspected. Officers investigated but reported nothing of value missing.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Senior High School

Middleport High names honor roll students

Middleport High School announces 33 girls and 5 boys on the honor roll with grades averaging a B or better. Freshmen include Sara Hartley and Madeline Johnson. sophomores Mary Baker and Doris Barker. juniors list Susan Allensworth and Maxine Herrmann. seniors include Mary Lou Allensworth and Carla Clark. Junior High names follow for grades 7 and 3 with several students named.

Middleport Middleport High School Sara Hartley Wilma Herrmann Madeline Johnson John Kircher Virginia Lu Schaaf Maxine Searles Maxine Smith Mary Baker Doris Barker Louise Glaze Martha Haggerty Curtis Kelly Jean Luman Patricia McElhinney Milton Smart Maxine Thomas Kathryn Walters Susan Allensworth Maxine Herrmann Mary Lou Kelly Mary Ohlinger Flora Rickman Phyllis Smart Doris Wootton Mary Lou Allensworth Carla Clark Mary V. Haggerty Mary Lu Hartinger Pauline Herrmann Fred Klein Lera Knopp Barbara Meinhart Lyston Pullen Betty Rothgeb Dorothy

Canvassers Exceed Red Cross Quota in Pomeroy Drive

Canvassers in Pomeroy including the Women's Civic Club exceeded their War Fund Drive quota. Total collections reached 2292.36 dollars under club direction. The club thanks all volunteer workers for the splendid campaign effort.

Pomeroy Women’s Civic Club Red Cross

Hears Brother Was In Invasion Force

Mrs. Edith Newhouse of Tuppers Plains received V mail from her brothers Lawrence R. Lewis and Richard E. Lewis. Lawrence, a seaman first class, says he was in the Kwajalein invasion in the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific. Richard, also a seaman first class, says he has arrived in England.

Tuppers Plains Edith Newhouse Lawrence R. Lewis South Pacific Kwajalein Marshall Islands Richard E. Lewis Engand

Pomeroy Eastern Star Officers Schedule Practice and Service

Officers of Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star will practice Friday at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple. All members will attend Grace Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 30 am for the service and those attending should meet at the Senior High School entrance at 10 15 am.

Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Grace Episcopal Church

Services in Churches of Pomeroy

POMEROY week announcements list services across Grace Episcopal Christian Science Church of Christ St Pauls Lutheran Trinity Lutheran. Grace Episcopal morning service at 10 30 with Easter offering and Easter Day offerings. Christian Science sermon Doctrine of Atonement at 10 45 with 7 30 Wednesday service. Church of Christ revival starts April 16 with 10 30 morning worship and 6 30 youth, plus 9 30 church school. St Pauls Lutheran 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 worship. Trinity Lutheran 7 00 evening service with Mary the Mourner Comforted based on John 20 11 18.

Eastern Star Christian Science Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave First Baptist Pomeroy Boy Scouts Church OF Christ R. W. Parker E. W. Peoples Saul Sam Radford Monkey Run E. Dean Barr Huntington W. Va Churches of Christ Barr Theo Smith Nobel M. Rompel Christ Methodist Youth Fellowship Harry P. Smith ST. Paul's Lutheran Albert Reuter Trinity Lutheran Church of the Lutheran Hour Trinity Lutheran Church Hilmar Th. Rosenberg

Pickens Son Promoted to Seaman First Class

Mr and Mrs Marion Pickens announce their son Harry W Pickens has been promoted to seaman first class and serves on the U S S Tennessee. He was previously employed by Standard Oil Co before joining the Navy.

Racine Marion Pickens Harry W. Pickens U. S. S. Tennessee Standard Oil Co. B U. S. Navy

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Church Officers and Local Messages

Middleport First Baptist Church held business and officer elections after prayer meeting. Easter services included a baptismal rite by Rev. Ralph Zandel with many locals and Cheshire residents participating. Birth announced for George Edward to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Blackwell. Various society notes cover birthdays anniversaries and furloughs among residents and visitors across Meigs County.

Middleport First Baptist Church Cora Pullen Florinel Talbott James Murray Charles Mayes C. P. Bradbury William Haptonstall H. M. Cross T. A. May Paul Smart Harold Chase George Baker Larry Gardner Harry Houdashelt Downing Roush Harold Roush Dale Mourning Lord Maysell Leo Russell Board of Christian Education Raymond Saxton Here Cheshire Ralph Zandel Mickey Shirley Miller Patty Higgins Charles Haskins George McGhee Beulah White Marilyn Knopp Iris Palmer Violet

Middleport Personal Notice Missing Details

Mrs. Lawrence Walker injured knee ligaments in a fall from steps. Her daughter Miss Neva Walker was present. Further details not provided.

Middleport Lawrence Walker Neva Walker

Grace Hayes Weds William Eichensehr in Chester

Mr and Mrs Ward Hayes announce the marriage of their daughter Grace to William Eichensehr of Logansport Ind The Easter morning ceremony at the bride parents home was conducted by Rev James D Taylor The couple will reside in Sandusky where both are employed

Chester Ward Hayes Grace William Eichensehr Frank Eichensehr Logansport Ind James D. Taylor Chester Methodist Church Eileen Hayes Clifford Hayes Army Air Force

Middleport Church Services Announced With Special Events

Middleport notes announce Sunday morning services at Heath Methodist Church with Honor Roll recognition and choir numbers. Baptismal services will occur after Church of Christ worship and certificates issued. Evening sermons cover The Only Remedy and Baptism topics. First Baptist pledges urged along with Emergency Fund envelopes. The Fourth Quarterly Conference, moved to May 11, spans Heath Middleport and United Methodist Pomeroy sites.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Church of Christ R. C. Burton Burton First Baptist Ralph Zundel United Methodist Church Pomeroy A. J. Kestle

Choral Society To Appear in Concert

Rehearsal of the Pomeroy Choral Society was held at the Federated Church under Mrs. Lucille Swackhamer. The group will present a concert on May 1 with mixed choruses and the women's ensemble including secular and sacred numbers. Next rehearsal is Monday evening. members urged to attend.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Choral Society Federated Church Lucille Swackhammer

Brothers Have Short Reunion in Texas

POMEROY Sons of Mr and Mrs Raymond Harbrecht Mulberry Ave enjoyed a reunion during a two and one half hour visit recently at Dalhart Texas St Phil J Harbrecht of Bruns Hospital Santa Fe NM transferred to the Station Hospital at Camp Gruber Okla stopped en route and met his brother Sgt Robert Harbrecht stationed at the Army air base at Dalhart Sergeant Harbrecht is in the last phase of his training as a B 17 radio gunner.

Pomeroy Raymond Harbrecht Mulberry Ave Dalhart Tex St. Phil J. Harbrecht Bruns Hospital Santa Fe N. M Camp Gruber Okla Robert Harbrecht Army Air Base Harbrecht

War Stamp Sales In Pomeroy Schools

War Stamp sales in Pomeroy schools on Wednesday totaled 174.20 with accumulative to date 15947.44. Sugar Ranner 54.60 Junior High 50.30 Central Elementary see Senior High. Navy refrigeration units preserve fresh fruit vegetables and meat overseas with capacities from 150 to 6800 cubic feet.

Pomeroy Sugar Ranner Central NAVY

Water Level Near Bank Full But No Flood Predicted

Pomeroy area officials and business leaders anticipated the river reaching about 42 feet but did not expect flooding. Several creeks ran out of their banks after Wednesday's heavy rains, affecting nearby areas.

Pomeroy

Social Notes Highlight Morarity Sendoff and Local Activities

A group gathers at Bashan home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orr to honor Arthur Morarity entering military service with a pot luck supper and social hour. Attendees include the Starchers, McKays, Orr family, Norris family, Downies, Lloyd, and others. visits from Cincinnati guests and a Scouts hike are noted. Junior-Senior Prom at the Junior High School features the Klein Kats and dancing tonight.

Woodrow Mulholland Margaret Ann Walter Norris Richard and Jimmy Syracuse Arthur Morarity Connie Paul Orr W. A. Smith Washington, D. C Tri-County Industrial Association Troop Boy Scouts of America Chester Vernon Evans Amarillo Tex Betty Carman Santa Ana Cal Corinne Ashworth Lynn Farnham Klein Kats

Pomeroy Senior High Honor Roll Fifth Six Weeks

Pomeroy Senior High School announces honor roll for the fifth six weeks. Seniors earning B or better include Willis Carr Robert Hayes Willis Giles Danny Rosenbaum Ruth Brickles Patricia Brider Phyllis Brown Betty Couch Margaret Hogue Margaret Holmes Iris House Betty Jacobs Doris Leifheit Mary McCallum Martha Myers Rose Marie Nease Pauline Thoma Annamae Thomas Claire Titus. Juniors include Jack Rosenbaum William Radford Gerald Michael John Thomas Charles White Eugene Conde Jane Clifford Evelyn Grueser Ruth Harbrecht Earline King Carol Leibrand Barbara Scholl Rosemary Ward Elaine Young. Sophomores include George Fisher Roy Holter Ralph Michael Robert Morris William Seyfried Rosalie Parfitt Eleanor Smith Hazel Bolinger June Canaday Shirley Clement Dorothy Duckler Gladys Dill Mary K. Foster.

Pomeroy Willis Carr Robert Hayes Willis Giles Danny Rosenbaum Ruth Brickles Patricia Brider Phyllis Brown Betty Couch Margaret Hogue Margaret Holmes Iris House Betty Jacobs Doris Leifheit Mary McCallum Martha Myers Rose Marie Nease Pauline Thoma Annamae Thomas Claire Titus Jack Rosenbaum William Radford Gerald Michael John Thomas Charles White Eugene Conde Jane Clifford Evelyn Grueser Ruth Harbrecht Earline King Carol Leibrand Barbara Scholl Rosemary Ward Elaine Young George Fisher Roy Holter Ralph Michael Robert Morris William Seyfried Rosalie Parfitt Eleanor Smith Hazel Bolinger June Canaday Shirley Clement Dorothy Duckler Gladys Dill Mary K. Foster

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