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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1950

Page

7

Pomeroy 2-Mill Levy Questions and Answers Pamphlet

A pamphlet distributed to Pomeroy families explains a proposed two mill operating levy to fund general school operations for two years. It covers purposes, amounts, historical context, maintenance projects, tax impact, and the rationale for support, including benefits to future civic leadership.

Pomeroy State Department of Education Sugar Run Ohio Bureau of Educational Research of Ohio State University Ohio Education Association

Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services

A compact notice listing weekly schedules for United Methodist, EUB, Christian Science, Church of Christ, Episcopal, and Lutheran congregations in Pomeroy. Includes pastors Rev. Lewis C. Berger and Rev. Carl E. Groff, service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, youth groups, and sermon topics.

United Methodist Lewis C. Berger Church Board of Education WSCS Carl E. Groff Morning Star Carmel Eub Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave James Pomeroy Bible Grace Episcopal K. C. Wilson Cve ST. Paul’s Lutheran L. M. Mohrhoff

Twenty One Babies Examined At Well Baby Conference

Twenty one babies were examined at a Well Baby Conference in the Public Library basement. Dr Selim Blazewicz led the clinic with County Health Nurses Catherine Shavorin sky and Nelle Bing assisting. Mrs L W McComas and Mrs Robert Mc Elhinny of the Child Conservation League sponsored. Clinics run the last Wednesday or Thursday each month with no charge for examinations.

Middleport Selim Blazewicz Catherine Shavorinsky Nelle Bing L. W. McComas Robert McElhinny Child Conservation League

Group Plans To Attend Lewis Painting Unveiling

Friends and relatives of James T. Lewis 87 plan to attend the unveiling of an oil portrait at Gallia County's Gallipolis State Hospital. The New York artist painted the image honoring the dean of Southeastern Ohio musicians who organized the first band and orchestra there and still directs the musical program.

Middleport James T. Lewis Southeastern Ohio Gallipolis State Hospital Lewis Gallia County Institution New York

Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted include Mattie Custer Racine Elizabeth Horak Pomeroy Co E Alkire Harrisonville Pearley Nelson Dexter Mrs Edward Myers Middleport Peggy Carper Shade Alma Thaxton Cheshire Vivian Stephenson Middleport Wayne Sams Letart Discharges include Dana Cross Ann Morris Mrs Paul McMurray and daughter Mrs Joe Magnotta and daughter Mrs Robert Vaughan Wayne Sams Letart Births include Mrs Edward Myers a daughter Middleport.

Mattie Custer Racine Elizabeth Horak Pomeroy E. Alkire Harrisonville Pearley Nelson Dexter Edward Myers Middleport Peggy Carper Shade Ohio Alma Thaxton Cheshire Vivian Stephenson Wayne Sams Letart Dana Cross Ann Morris Paul McMurray Joe Magnotta Robert Vaughan

BASHAN BASHAN Social notes and visitors

WSCS met at Mrs. Arthur Orr home for an afternoon of quilting. House guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCoy of Hockingport, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lemley. Other guests were Mrs. Steve Jarbeck and son Steve Jr. with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bailey. Additional visits included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carpenter of Stiversville with Donna Carpenter’s parents, and Clydette Flimmer of Minersville visiting relatives. Mrs. Paul Orr visited Parkersburg. Walter Lemley and family hosted guests from Flatwoods and others from Chester. Mrs. Mar. McKay noted.

Allen Bailey Paul Orr Parkersburg Walter Lemley Shirley Sharon Sonny Butch Guy Carleton Flatwoods Eldon Gaul Chester Mar. McKay

Central Elementary Honor Pupils Listed for Fifth Six Weeks

Ralph Spencer principal reports the Central Elementary School Honor Roll for the fifth six weeks. Grades list students by grade level from first through sixth, naming numerous pupils including Billie Bailey Barbara Eskew Barbara Arnold Larry Baker Howard Cecil Arthur Arnold Judy Curd Danny Struble Nora Schaefer and others.

Mrs Ray Luman Undergoes Surgery at Holzer Hospital

Mrs Ray Luman of Gravel Hill was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Thursday afternoon for surgery. Her condition and details of the procedure are not disclosed in the brief notice.

Middleport Ray Luman Gravel Hill Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Pomeroy Social Notes From United Methodist Class

The Young Adults Class held a potluck supper and elected Frank Vaughan president. Plans for a bake sale and Meigs County Hymn Sing on May 21 were discussed. Ted Downie was named to the Board of Education. A large list of members attended the session and discussed sale committees and event planning.

Pomeroy Garden Club Reschedules May Meeting

The Pomeroy Garden Club will meet Monday May 8 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Lily Coates home instead of May 1 as planned. Mrs John Leitweiler and Mrs Theo Ebersbach assist as hostesses. C F Blakeslee county extension agent will show slides and give a talk. Each member may bring a guest.

Pomeroy

Mary Helen Jacobs Fête at Jacobs Residence

A miscellaneous shower honored Mary Helen Jacobs, bride of Robert Jones of Jackson, at the Jacobs home in Pomeroy Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Baer, Mrs. Evans and son Denny, and many relatives and friends. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Roush assisted.

Pomeroy Corliss Jacobs Jacob Mary Helen Robert Jones Jackson Jacob Baer Mark Evans Denny Kerns Roush Yvonne Rachel Amanda Baer Charles Baer Lewis Walker John Baily Russell Watson John Scott Christy Baer Hiram Fisher Martha Baer Nancy Jacobs Evans Hanson Holter Edith Ulwin Nease Marion Fisher

Democratic Women’s Club Endorses School Levy

The Democratic Women's Club met at Redmen’s Hall and endorsed the two mill school levy. Mrs. John Leitweiler presided, with discussion of state candidates and remarks by Mrs. Leitweiler and Mrs. Thomas Young.

Pomeroy Democratic Women's Club Redmen’s Hall John Leitweiler Leitweiler Thomas Young

Friendly Neighbors Club Holds Maymeet At Reibels

Pomeroy group met Tuesday at Miss Aleha Reibel and Mrs Donley Reibel home on Pleasant Ridge. Four new members Patty Gress Charlene Smith Martha Kerr and Martha Terrell were initiated. Plans include May 9 cooking demonstration at Ohio Power Co offices and May 18 square dance. Memorial wreath for Naylor Memorial Playground to be purchased.

Thurma Milhoan Martha Terrell Charlene Smith Eleanor Werry Whitney Ingraham Charles Werry, Jr Henry Werry Williard Heines Denver

Community Notes On Local Visits And Homecomings

Miss Dolly Wheeler returns from Canton visit with sisters Irene Fey Nellie Shucks and Evelyn Foss. Columbus residents tour Mrs. Charles Radford Sr. home. Carrol Nicholas of South Charleston visits with sister and brother in law Clay Cook. J L Fauber returns from Holzer Hospital. Frank Brandenburg visits Dayton relatives. Earl Scott vacationing in Sugar Grove and Lancaster. Helen Hudson visits cousin C L Heaton. W G Maurer returns home from Uhrichsville. accompanied by Downies. Herman Warner taken to Holzer Hospital. daughter-in-law Lorenzo Davis stays with her. Gerald Wise returns from Toledo. Mrs Gerald Wise visits Columbus. James and John Clark announce birth of a son at Alterman Hospital Canton. great grandparents John Wheeler. Miss Elizabeth Wheeler returns from Canton visit with Evelyn Foss Phyllis Clark. Fern Norris of Racine visits sister Vernon Cady. eye infection improving.

Dolly Wheeler Canton Irene Fey Nellie Shucks Evelyn Foss R. D. Joseph Columbus Joseph Charles Radford Carrol Nicholas South Charleston W. Va Nicholas Clay Cook J. L. Fauber Mulberry Ave Holzer Hospital Frank Brandenburg Paul Brandenburg Dayton Ohio Earl Scott Nease Settlement Sugar Grove Lancaster Helen Hudson C. L. Heaton W. G. Maurer T. A. Downie Uhrichsville Downie Allen Pleasantville Herman Warner Lorenzo Davis Gerald Wise Jerry Wise Toledo R. D. Young James Clark Alterman Hospital Clark John Wheeler Phyllis Clark Elizabeth Wheeler Fern Norris Norris Vernon Cady Cady

Six More Groups Favor Pomeroy School Levy

POMEROY six additional civic and fraternal organizations back the proposed two mill levy for the school district. Endorsers include the Pomeroy Lions Club First Ward Fire Company Pomeroy Bend Grange Twilight Garden Club Meigs Auxiliary 2171 Fraternal Order of Eagles Meigs Chapter 53 and Disabled American Veterans and Democratic Women's Club. The levy covers rehabilitation projects estimated at 10409 with local share about 4163 and equipment needs totaling about 145?0. six typewriters 598 chairs 385 and other items about 500. Total costs 5646 amid a school board budget gap of roughly 3200 yearly.

Pomeroy W. A. Smith Daughters of American Drew Webster American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Auxiliary Smith

Postmaster Exams Set For Pomeroy

POMEROY An examination for postmaster at Pomeroy will be conducted by the U S Civil Service Commission. The job pays $4270 a year. Information and application forms may be obtained at the Pomeroy post office, or from the United States Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C. After the competitive examination, the commission will certify the names of the high three qualified eligible to the postmaster general. The will submit the names of the eligible person to the president for nomination. Confirmation by the Senate is final action.

Pomeroy U. S. Civil Service Commission United State Civil Service Commission Washington D. C Senate

Spider digestion: liquefying prey inside the stomach

Spiders moisten prey with stomach digestive juice to turn soft tissues into liquid. The liquefied mass is then swallowed and consumed.

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