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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1947

Page

3

Cub Pack 40 Charter Presented at Middleport Meeting

Rev Charles Pomeroy received the Pack 40 charter from Scout Executive Edwin Goodwin of Athens at the Heath Methodist Church recreation room. Cub Scouts den chiefs pack committee and den mothers attended. Cards were issued to many boys including Russell Roush Sidney Kloes Jerry Gallagher Larry Wiley and others.

Middleport Charles Pomeroy Edwin Goodwin Athens Heath Methodist Church Den Russell Roush Sidney Kloes Jerry Gallagher Larry Lee Wiley John Talbott Billy McGee Ronnie Fultz Billy Darst Jennings Wayland Larry Lee Baker Jack Werner Frank White Roy Garvin Pete Davis Cubs Pomeroy Scout Goodwin Bruce Lloyd Alfred Lee Roush Reid Varney

Two Men Arrested On Intoxication Charges

POMEROY George Kauff Jr of Pomeroy arraigned by Mayor George Howell on an intoxication charge, pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs. Jessie Stillwagner of Pomeroy was fined 10 dollars and costs after admitting the charge and was released on payment. The arrestee list includes city police actions and Bethel Coleman.

Pomeroy George Kauff, Jr George Howell Jessie Stillwagner Howell

District Methodist Meet Attended by Local Women

Mrs C F Tompkins Mrs Clarence Struble Mrs Albert Young and other local members attended the district conference of the Methodist Church and the WSCS meeting in Jackson on April 23 including Miss Gary Geneheimer Mrs Elsie Smith Mrs John Chase Mrs Jed Webster Sr and the Rev Albert Bitters.

Pomeroy The Methodist Church WSCS Jackson C. F. Tompkins Clarence Struble Albert Young Gary Genheimer Elsie Smith John Chase Jed Webster Albert Bitters

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at IOOF Hall

The Daughters of Union Veterans plan a 6:30 p.m. Monday potluck supper at the IOOF Hall. Members are urged to bring dishes and hold a brief meeting after the meal.

Pomeroy— the Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF

Pomeroy Church News Outlines Local Services

A roundup of services across Pomeroy area churches includes Sacred Heart First Holy Communion for Teddy Beegle Jane Harris Ruth Ann Horak and John Ridella at 8 a.m. Rev William J. Riley presiding. Lutherans mark 100th anniversary with Rev Lorens Blankenbuhler preaching at 7 p.m. services. Various churches list Sunday schools worship times and church activities through St. Pauls Grace Episcopal United Methodist Federated First Baptist and more with youth groups and choir schedules.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart William J. Riley Teddy Beegle Jane Harris Ruth Ann Horak John Ridella Trinity Lutheran Missouri Synod Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio Old St. Paul's Church Chicago Canada Mexico South America China India Africa Australia Lorens Blankenbuehler ST. Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff Ladies Aid Grace Episcopal Charles G. Baird Henry W. Hobson Southern United Methodist Board of Trustees County Methodist Youth Fellowship Rutland H. Condon Meigs County First Baptist Paul W. Nye Salvation Army Eloisé Adams C.S.M Ray S. Wining Pomeroy Church OF Christ James Walker Christian Endeavor Laurel Cliff

Local Short Notes of Property Moves and Visits

Mr and Mrs Holly Goodwin bought property in Newark and moved there. Lina McVay stays with her nieces Mrs Nell Coe and Mrs Jesse Coe for an indefinite time. Mrs Cora Brown has been ill visiting children in Kentucky. Mrs C L Bobo was called to Texas by relatives death from the Texas City explosion. Mr and Mrs Howard McHarg bought the How ard Rossetter farm. Mr and Mrs James Stack were guests of Mr and Mrs John Stack in Lowell Ohio. Mr and Mrs Perry Coe purchased Ella Stewart property on Railroad St. Mr and Mrs W W Baughman spent a weekend in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Edward Ross Akron spent days with his mother Mrs C L Ross.

Albany Holly Goodwin Newark Lina McVay Nell Coe Jesse Coe Cora Brown Kentucky C. L. Bobo Texas Texas City Howard McHarg Howard Rossetter James Stack John Stack Lowell Ohio Perry Coe Ella Stewart Railroad St W. W. Baughman Dayton Edward Ross Akron C. L. Ross

Stewart Family Called To Brother's Residence

Mr and Mrs O H Stewart were summoned to Coreapolis Pa by the death of William Stewart a prominent citizen and active First Presbyterian Church member in that city

Middleport O. H. Stewart Coreapolis William Stewart That City First Presbyterian Church

County Men Approve Two Purchases At Special Session

Meigs County Commissioners met April 21 and voted to buy a two ton truck for 2248.67 from R V Ebersbach agency Middleport and to hire Carl Dellenbaugh of Columbus for 18 months to audit county bills and records tied to state welfare and related duties. A used heavy duty grader from county engineer R E Hartinger was approved for 2000. The transfer of 165 from other expense to clerk of courts stationery completed the actions.

Carl Dellenbaugh Columbus State Department of Public Welfare Franklin County Common Pleas Dellenbaugh State Department R. E. Hartinger Clerk of Courts

Chester Grange Plans Ohio Valley visit and May events

Chester Grange met with Carl Kautz in charge and plans a May 9 visit to Ohio Valley Grange where Third and Fourth Degree teams will exemplify the work. A May 3 dance at the Grange Hall was announced by the home economics committee.

Pomeroy Chester Grange Carl Kautz Ohio Valley Grange Grange Hall Purley Karr Ruth Baer A. H. Weber Faye Pickens

Middleport Churches Announce Sunday Services

Pastors at First Baptist Church Heath Methodist Church Church of the Nazarene First Presbyterian outline Sunday School times worship sermons and programs. The Presbyterian service includes elder ordination and installation plus a session meeting and new member reception ahead of May 4. Dr Homer G McMillen attends May 12 Presbyterian Home opening in Youngstown.

Syracuse Racine Church OF the Nazarene A. J. Shea U. B L. R. Carmichael Enterprise Church Unified Service Christian Endeavor Carmel Morning Star Church Middleport First Baptist Church Charles Pomeroy Baptist Youth Fellowship Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Youth Fellowship County Youth Fellowship Rutland Church OF the Nazarene E. E. Cox First Presbyterian Homer G. McMillen McMillen New Presbyterian Youngstown Board of Trustees Synod of Ohio

Pomeroy Social Notes Prominent Guests Attend Wiener Roast

Miss Joan Scholl of Pomeroy entertained the HGLG Club with a Wednesday wiener roast at Monkey's Run. Present were Betty Tedrow Patty Karr Evelyn Cook Jean Lee Dorothea Reed Dorothy Hartenbach Billie Jean Barnitz and the hostess. The group ended the evening with dancing at the Howdee Club in Middleport.

Pomeroy Joan Scholl Hglg Club Betty Tedrow Patty Karr Evelyn Cook Jean Lee Dorothea Reed Dorothy Hartenbach Billie Jean Barnitz Miss Scholl Middleport

Barre couple announces Palmira Lavin engagement

Mr and Mrs Ferafin Lavin of 41 Merchant Street Barre Vermont announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Palmira Lavin to Charles W Legar son of Mr and Mrs John Terrell Pomeroy The wedding is planned for some time in August.

Ferafin Lavin Merchant St Barre Vermont Palmira Charles W. Legar John Terrell Pomeroy

Local visitors and travel notes from Gallipolis area

Mrs Zana Baxter and Mrs Bentz Wolfe spent Friday as Gallipolis visitors. Frank Titus from Columbus arrived Tuesday night for a visit with Mrs Titus and son Frank Allen of E Main St. Mrs Titus returned to Columbus Wednesday and attended open house at the Fisher Body Ternstedt plant where Mr Titus works as an electrician. Mrs Dey Hysell Otho Keenam and Miss Elsie Hart left Thursday for a Florida vacation. Betsy Ross went home to Dunbar after several days in Pomeroy with Mr and Mrs Jacob Reibel and their son Robert.

Zana Baxter Bentz Wolfe Gallipolis Frank Titus Columbus Pomeroy

Eastern Star ladies meet at Hawkins home in Middleport

Middleport The Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star met at Mrs. Stewart Hawkins home with Mrs. Evelyn Lewis assisting. Sixteen members attended and prizes were awarded to Mesdames Paul Winn Harry Houdashelt and R A Miller after games. Refreshments served. Randolph Ward and Ravenswood businessmen visited to purchase shrubbery for Memorial Park beautification. Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Berry at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Apr 19. Mrs Berry is the former Dolly Howard.

Middleport Order of Eastern Star Stewart Hawkins N. Second Ave Evelyn Lewis Griff Russell Paul Winn Harry Houdashelt R. A. Miller Randolph Ward Ravenswood Memorial Park Joe Berry Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Meet at Home

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathered at Mrs. William Autherson's home Tuesday with Mrs. Griff Russell assisting. Guests and members enjoyed games and awards were presented to Mrs. Max Sanborn, Mrs. John Mayer, Mrs. R. B. Laughead, and Mrs. Homer Kennedy. A salad course was served to members and one guest, Mrs. Althea Anderson.

Pythian Sisters William Autherson Griff Russell Max Sanborn John Mayer R. B. Laughead Homer Kennedy Althea Anderson

Faris Family Moves From Weed Apartment to Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. George Faris plan a move to Columbus this week. He works for the Veterans Administration. His parents from Nashville have been guests for several weeks. Mrs. William Hawley travels to New York to visit her daughter Billy Marie Hawley. The Rev H A Roth and several others attended the district conference and WSCS meeting in Jackson. Robert Darst returns from a visit in Columbus.

George Faris Weed N. Fourth Ave Columbus Bess Sanborn Robert Harris M. L. French WSCS Jackson Robert Darst

Names Omitted at Middleport Chamber Meeting

Names unintentionally left off attendee list for Middleport Chamber of Commerce meeting. Wednesday evening attendees include David Farmer Willis Anthony Curtis Jenkinson C O Fisher with others present.

Middleport Chamber of Commerce David Farmer Willis Anthony Curtis Jenkinson C. O. Fisher

Birth announced for Terry Lynn Hamm

Mr and Mrs Howard Hamm of Kenton Ohio announce the birth of a seven pound son named Terry Lynn born to their family.

Pomeroy Howard Hamm Kenton Ohio Terry Lynn

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Public Games Party Tonight

The Auxiliary of the Legion Club plans a public games party at the American Legion Hall in Middleport tonight. Organizers invite community members to join in for an evening of play and socializing at the local veterans’ venue.

Legion Middleport — Auxiliary of the Legion Club American Legion Hall

Women's Republican Club Sets Meeting at Courthouse

The Meigs County Women's Republican Club will meet at the courthouse Saturday at 2 p.m. The event aims to discuss local party activities and upcoming civic engagement.

Pomeroy Meigs County Women's Republican Club

Substitutes for ill McElhinny at Bradbury School

Mrs. Noah Haskins serves as substitute at the Bradbury School for Mrs. Horace McElhinny who is ill with laryngitis.

Middleport Noah Haskins Bradbury School Horace McElhinny

Father Illness Forces Mrs. Feath erstone to Terra Haute

Mrs. Lee Featherstone was called to Terra Haute Indiana by the illness of her father in Middleport. The notice records a family emergency prompting the travel to care for ailing father.

Middleport Lee Featherstone Terra Haute Ind

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Middleport News Meigs Thomas E. White Betty Karr William F. Todd Bownemont W.va Erma May Hardway Chester William B. Cram Zaleski Jennie Spagnolo Leo V. Cox Carbon Hill Betty O'Leary David Darst, Jr Bethel Coleman John Vroman Chappelle Talbott Georgia Garvin NMS Aadiai NT Teal Colusa Natural United States Colusa New York Wisconsin Maryland California Oregon Nebraska Druggst Montana Colorado Iowa Mason City Des Moines Excelsior Springs Rochester Mihn E. T Athens Pharmacy South Court ST Colusa Remedy CO N. Wilcox Ave Los Angeles Calif Church News of Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Pomeroy Bend Double Bill Jimmy Wakely Lasses” White “the Albert Dekker Evelyn Ankers Secret Heart Claudette Colbert Walter Pidgeon Temple Middleport Cowboy From Lonesome River Charles Starrett Blonde Alibi Tom Neal Martha O'Driscoll Scarlet Horseman Peter Cookson Janet Shaw Paul Guilfoyle SUN Bendvue Song OF Arizona Roy Rogers Dale Evans Gabby” Hayes Bob Nolan and Sons of Pioneers Frontier Buster Crabbe Fuzzy” St. John Middleport Social Notes Mrs. Autherson Meigs Temple No. 153 Wilkesville Temple Homer Jones Phil Meinhart William Lowe Boyd Dilgard Peter Stace Otho Watts C. P. Gallagher Lena McElhinny Irma Smith Mrs. Haskins Hallmark Greeting Cards Middleport Book Store Aten New
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