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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1948

Page

6

Pomeroy Council Discusses Public Financial Report

Atheris Messenger summary: Pomeroy leaders urged release of a quarterly financial statement showing expenses and funds on hand to allow residents to judge tax needs. Mayor Canaday and council approved informing the public, with Alvin Norris to draft the report. The report details dwindling General Fund balances and specific expenditures for January and February, plus pending April salaries.

THE Atheris Athens Ohio Pomeroy A. R. Knight Chamber of Commerce Clarence Ihle Knight D. A. Canaday Alvin Norris Burgess and Niple

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Wedding

The column records guests and travels across towns. Jean Stewart married Enzo Barsotti at Sacred Heart Church in Pomery, with notable attendees and plans for a Memphis wedding trip. Various relatives and friends visit Middleport, Columbus, Toledo, and Cincinnati, reflecting community ties.

Middleport Jean Stewart Rome Stewart Enzo Barsotti Leroy Barsotti Mr. Barsotti William Riley Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy

MY Members At Meeting

The Rev. W. B. Moore of Heath Methodist Church and other MYF members attended the Meigs County Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting at Long Bottom. A Wesley Foundation team from Ohio University presented a program with a youth oriented sequence including scripture, talks, hymns and benediction.

Middleport W. B. Moore Heath Methodist Church Meigs County Tommy Wolfe George Wright

Lillian Schreiner Rites Planned in Charleston

Mrs John Bowman received word that Miss Lillian Schreiner has died Funeral services will be held in Charleston and the body will be brought here for burial She was a sister of the late Fred Schreiner.

Middleport John Bowman Sara Edith Schreiner Lillian Schreiner Charleston Miss Schreiner Fred Schreiner

Fun For You stage show staged in Pomeroy May 5 6

Pomeroy Firemans Association presents the musical impersonation show Fun For You at Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium on May 5 and 6 at 8 13 pm with 25 percent of proceeds to the Pomeroy Playground Association. The event features impersonations of radio show personalities and a variety Barn Dance Scene with contests and prizes.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Playground Associations Pomeroy Volunteer Firemans Association Pomeroy Junior High School Pomeroy Firemen ER. M. Johnson Betty Grable Lana Turner Gravel Gertie Mae West Gypsy Rose Lee Hollywood Theodore Lehew Second Ward Fire House Mr. Lehew Bill Grueser Henry Werry, Jr E. M. Johnson Rollin Neutzling Vic Harbrecht Ethel Pippin Oklahoma City Empire Producing Co Kansas City Miss Pippin Martin Hotel

Pomeroy Man Pleads Guilty in Assault Case

Hershel Wears pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace P L Peoples to assault and battery. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. 15 dollars of the fine and a 30 day jail sentence were suspended on good behavior.

Pomeroy Hershel Wears Justice of the Peace P. L. Peoples

Charge Withdrawn In Rood Assault Case

Charles McCloud Pomeroy appeared before Justice P S Peoples and withdrew the warrant against John Rood, saying Rood was not the man who struck him. The affidavit alleging assault with intent to kill is withdrawn.

Pythian Sisters Meet at Mrs Lowe Home in Meigs Temple

The Staff and Officers Club of Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters gathered Monday at Mrs William Lowe home. Mrs Max Sanborn assisted the hostess. Mrs Peter Stace presided. A musical game led by Mrs Boyd Dilgard and Mrs C P Gallagher awarded prizes to Mrs R B Laughead Mrs L O Gardner Mrs Stace and Mrs Lena McElhinny. Refreshments served.

Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters William Lowe Max Sanborn Peter Stace Boyd Dilgard C. P. Gallagher R. B. Laughead L. O. Gardner Stace Lena McElhinny

WCTU To Meet Friday At Mrs Gardner's Home

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union announces a Friday evening meeting at the home of Mrs L O Gardner. Members are requested to attend and discuss upcoming community outreach plans.

WCTU

Weekend Travels and Returned Travelers News

Mr and Mrs Howard Ewing spent the weekend in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Arnold Hayes have returned from Hinton West Virginia where they attended funeral of a

Claude Durgee Jeffrey Christine Ann Williamstown Leonard Taylor Homer Mattox Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mattox Point Pleasant Cassam Hindy Kalad Hindy Cincinnati Howard Ewing Lancaster Arnold Hayes Hinton W. Va

Junior Senior PTA Meeting Thursday at Senior High

The Junior-Senior PTA Association will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Senior High School. Mrs Joseph D Bryant of Middleport will discuss her life in Germany. An officers election will be conducted with Mrs Tracy Whaley, president, presiding.

Pomeroy PTA Joseph D. Bryant Middleport Germany Tracy Whaley

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