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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

3

Boy Scout Picnic in Meige County Grounds Inspection Planned

Meige County Boy Scout Committee members and families plan a picnic supper Sunday evening at Scout Cabin near Cheater. They will arrive early afternoon for a grounds and cabin inspection to identify needed improvements. Mrs Russell received word that grandson Private John W Dixon was killed in action September 1 1944 in Germany. He had been missing in action beforehand. his mother Ellen Gillard lives at 665 Beech Street Columbus. The grandmother and her husband live on Hysell Run in Rutland Township.

Boy Scout Group Boy Scout Committee Meige Cheater Pomeroy Margaret Russell War Department Pie John W. Dixon Germany Dixon Ellen Gillard Beech St Columbus Russell Jack Russell Hysell Rutland Township Middlefort Audrey Weaver Agnes Russell Akron C. A. Poindexter Anna Trimble American Legion Helen Batey Sgt Ben Batey South Pacific Jeff Holder South Carolina Holder Clyde Winebrenner J. Q.’ Rice Will Haptonstall Harold Harold Hubbard A.H. Bradbury Holzer Hospital Hel C. P. Bradbury Third Ave Arthur Walters Covert’s Baking Co Charles Dick) Roush U. S. Navy Portland Lee Roush George Werner Stephen and Carl Russell Howard Russell Harrisonville Robert C. Bailey Thomas Bailey Bashan Pvt Robert G. Bailey Belgium France Robert Oren Bailey England Bailey Oliver Bailey Guam Pic Russell Bailey M. M. James Bailey New Guinea Ruby McKay Bail

Meigs County registrants report for reinduction examination

A list of Meigs County volunteers and registrants is released as they report for reinduction examination in Columbus. Names include Paul Trittsehtuh, John Wesley Roush, Harry K Roush, Maurice A Moo, George A McDaniel, Donald P Jones, Carl R Likens, Robert Floyd Boring, and others.

Omeroy John Wesley Roush Racine Prank Bobo Lansalle Vinaly Ho Roush Pusu Harry Armel A‘ ‘Delon Maurice A. Moo George “A. McDaniel Cheshire Clyde Tion Wellsville Abkneon Columbus Kenneth Z Garren Dann Turner, Jr Harrie Floyd DB Jordan Parrisonville Gecil King Minersville Donald P. Jones Middleport William BR Everett Racing _ mu

Webster Says Peaches Undamaged by Frost

Homer Webster, a major Meigs County fruit grower who sold 2000 bushels of peaches last year, said heavy frosts did not damage his peach trees and he expects a full crop this summer and fall. He noted his apples were only slightly damaged.

Pomeroy Homer Webster Meigs County

Middleport Social Notes and Community Gatherings

Middleport notes report Homebuilders Class farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Burton and soldiers Frank Wilson and Chester Irwin leaving for military service. Club outings include a Women’s Club wiener toast and planned picnic. A joint Masonic Temple social with Eastern Star is announced. Local obliques mention various residents and a rehabilitation conference organized by George Childs for Meigs County Legionnaires.

Middleport Church of Christ William Theobald R. C. Burton Frank Wilson Chester Irwin Wallace Bradford Happy Landing Burtons Wilbur Theobalds Frank, Wilsons Bradford Eva Bailey Helen Bailey Doris Graves Marcella Phillips Lawrence Bradford Columbus Daralyne Erwins Erwin Wellston Middleport George Childs American Legion Service Wellston Meigs County J. P. Thornton Edward Spencer Dan Price Chris Diehl Campbell Harper

War casualties reported for Meigs County

Howell announces two Meigs County casualties from the past week. Hobart M. Nelson, born October 8 1923 in Dexter, killed in action in Germany. Robert G. Bailey reported missing then rescued, wounded in France and Belgium, with service details and family notes.

Pomerox A. W. Howell Meigs County Ohio War Commission Hobart Nelson Pearley Nelson War Department Hobart M. Nelson Germany Dexter Pearley Nellie Murray Nelson Rutland High School

Pomroy High Orchestras Set Spring Concert Under New Director

Tickets for the Pomroy High spring concert were announced today with sales by Jo Ann Watson Jean Lee Mildred and others. The program features two musical organizations under the new director Charles Stroy with Miss Edith in charge and an 8 15 pm Friday start. No seats will be reserved and a large crowd is expected.

Mary Osborne Nancy C. Igilmore Robert Story Rosalie Parfitt Pat Stivers Betty Cedrow Pomeroy Jo Ann Watson Jean Lee Mildred Teaford Jane Clifford Pomeroy High Charles Stroy

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