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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1947

Page

6

Pomeroy High Forms New Marching Band Under Nummi

Pomeroy High School opens with 50 students under new director Gerald E Nummi focusing on marching band. Practices set for August evenings with drills and music. twelve majorettes sought. Nummi a WW II veteran with prior bands at Ohio State Youngstown College and Staunton Academy.

Nummi Ohio State University Youngstown College Staunton Military Academy Vern High School Massis Ohio Pomeroy

Chester High appoints Marshall Grad as new basketball coach

Edwin J. Fogg, recent Marshall College graduate and World War II veteran from Huntington, has been named Chester High School basketball coach. He and his wife are settling in, while vacancies remain in Meigs County schools for a voc agriculture instructor and several vocal music posts.

Chester Huntington Reed Ann Scott Meigs Augusta Barnhard Eden Ohio Reedsville Pearl Williams Harrisonville Williams Sugar Run Pomeroy Meigs County Tuppers Plains Roush

Frazier Sustains Arm Injury in Auto Accident

Middleport report says Clifford Frazier broke an arm and finger in a last week automobile accident while en route to Cincinnati. He is staying at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Al Frazier on S Third Ave.

Middleport Clifford Frazier Cincinnati al Frazier S. Third Ave Frank Roush Minersville Stark Pharmacy Ruth Strauss Pomeroy Milton Hamilton Long Bottom Harry Ohlinger Edward Stark Mila Jane Dorothy Lincoln Hill Washington, D. C Stark Lake Hope Zaleski

ARC Meet Postponed By Meigs Chapter

The Meigs Chapter of the American Red Cross postpones its August meeting. The next chapter gathering is set for September 16, announced today by executive secretary Mrs. Harry Olinger.

Guernsey Breeders Field Day Planned in Washington County

Meigs County Guernsey breeders and families are invited to a summer picnic and field day at the Carl Weppier Guernsey Farm in Washington County. The event includes dairy talks, demonstrations by a Meigs FFA team, and program notes from University of Illinois experts on pastures, minerals, and mastitis. Copies of the program are available from the Pomeroy extension office.

Pomeroy Meigs Carl Weppier Guernsey Washington County Harold Carnahan Wain Roush Meigs County Wooster Ohio Meigs County Ffa Cris Smith Allen Carson Racine Agricultural Department C. F. Monroe W. E. Krauss J. W. Hibbs W. D. Pounden Bang’s Disease B. H. Edgington W. D. Pouden W. W. Yapp University of Illinois Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station U.S. Department of Agriculture

Local families host visitors and welcome birth in Syracuse

Syracuse and Holidays Cove residents host relatives from Point Pleasant Crooksville Dayton and Columbus for weekends and visits. A daughter was born to Eber Stowe. Nazareen Camp Meeting participants include Shea Righthouse Wilma Veney and Soulsby family members. Marie Houdashelt visits Athens with her parents William and Marie Houdashelt.

Syracuse Norman Baer William Speicher Holidays Cove W. Va Christian Baer John Bowen Ethel Neese John Crooksville Edward Mills Vernon DeWeese Point Pleasant William Francis Donald Paull Donna Lee Dayton Mary Karr Bertha Lawrence Youngstown Lelia Singer Steubenville Gertrude King John Burnell Charleston Ernest Duffy Eber Stowe Peter Baer Huntington Roger Quisinberry Judith Columbus R. L. Soulsby Pittsburgh Calif William Soulsby Bay City Mich L. V. Soulsby W. A. Cronie E. J. Soulsby Albert Shea Albert Righthouse Bertha William Righthouse Wilma Jessie Veney Ella Hayes Mary Quillen Glenna Soulsby Nazarene Marie Houdashelt Athens William Houdashelt Helen Underhill

Bake Sale Planned by Federated Church Ladies

The Federated Church ladies announce a bake sale on August 9 at the store room in the Eagles Building beside Bendvue Theatre on Main Street. A rummage sale has run all week and will conclude Saturday.

Pomeroy Ladies of the Federated Church Eagles Bendvue Main St

Pomeroy Social Notes Celebrate Betty Russell's Twelfth Birthday

Mrs Lester Russell hosted a Pleasant Ridge gathering Friday for daughter Betty s twelfth birthday with games and refreshments for Nancy Blaetmar Mary Louise Drake Billy Roush Ray Hines Roger Hines Doris Wells Howard Wells Freddy Werry Tommy Werry Shirley Bowers Wilma Ohlinger Myrtis Parker Marlene Brown Mary Stewart Pauline Billy Delores Howard Eddie Charles Kitchen Dorothy Nora Schaefer John Henry Russell and other friends.

Rutland couple honor Vera Marie Roush at steak roast

Mr and Mrs Marcus S Roush of Rutland entertained Vera Marie Roush last week with a steak roast at the Syracuse Roadside Park attended by Miss Roushs classmates and friends Barbara School John Reed Weeks Martha Roller Mary Lou Kelley Frank Burke DeEt ta Gettings Frank McCain and the host couple.

Marcus S. Roush Rutland Vera Marie Syracuse Miss Roush Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Barbara School John Reed Weeks Pomeroy Martha Roller Mary Lou Kelley Middleport Frank Burke Gallipolis DeEtta Gettings Frank McCain Williamstown W.va Mrs. M. S. Roush

Pomeroy News Briefs recount funerals visits and travels

Mrs Ralston Russell Sr and son attended funeral services for Mrs Amos Jenod. John Kline former PHS band director visited from Columbus and will lead instrumental music at Morris Harvey College. Several others updated on long weekend travels and military assignments.

Ralston Russell Ralston, Jr Amos Junod John Kline Columbus PHS Morris-Harvey College Charleston W. Va Will Thomas Dayton Hugh Daniels Thomas William Whitlock Syracuse U. S. Army Air Corps William Watson Pomeroy Arthur Ginther Sonny and Harold New Brighton Elias Stiles Junia Old Man's Cave Thomas Clark James Church Robert Stivers Marie Hauck Cressa Webb Albert Russell Rachel Warner Arthur Wandling Naylor Russell Archer Guysville Mr. Archer Pomeroy Business Athens Country Club Frank B. Will J. E. White Elbert Robinson Frank H. Johnson Robert Coates Mary Johnson Phyllis Johnnie Paul Ray Gladys Deem Parkersburg Russell Boone Racine James Cornell Syracuse Park Estrilla Daniels Cleveland Howard Mullen Ft. Jay N. Y Adjutant General’s Department Howard Charles Mullen Mulberry Ave George Dallas Salisbury

Local Social Notes From Pennsville Area Camp and Visits

Pennsville area residents share house guests and family visits including Miss Marlene Miller and Janet Giles at Water ford camp. Kansas City visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Gray stay with cousins in Columbus area. A new baby born to Mr and Mrs James Leonard at Grant Hospital Columbus with maternal grandmother Mrs Mabel Maynard. Additional weekend visits noted among Strode, Kennedy, Penrose, and Gray families with relatives from Wellston Columbus Cleveland Dayton Akron and Stockport. Florence Bachelor mentioned among attendees.

Pennsville Marlene Miller Janet Lee Giles Eleanor Parsons Donald Hickerson Bob Maynard James Haskins Richard Coleman Lee Edward Dew Rex Martin Keith Scott Waterford Charles Gray Kansas City Fred Williams Williams C. S. Hiath Kenny Bachelor Stockport Ted Hilaman Snyder Lorna Sylvia Bowser Columbus Sarah Ann Nancy Bowling Janet Scurlock Wellston Wilbur Roberts Dwight Graham Fred Coler Buckeye Lake Grant Hospital James Leonard Mabel Maynard Hart Strode Don Strode R. C. Kennedy Marion Gray Neil Sedwick Clarence Penrose H. J. Davis Cleveland William Penrose Dayton Frank Taylor Frank Bailey Bobbie Duncan Akron Wayne Giddis Florence

Election Installation Slated by Legion Post

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion will hold its annual election and installation of officers at the August 18 meeting Commander Frank H Johnston announced. A report on the Legion Softball team managed by Paul Kloes was read.

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Deidrick in Marietta

Mr and Mrs Robert Deidrick announce the birth of a daughter born recently in Marietta. This is their third daughter and she has been named Sue Ellen. Mr Deidrick formerly headed the meat department at Evans Market in Middleport.

Middleport Robert Deidrick Marietta Sue Ellen Deidrick Evans Market

Party Honors Gary Holter

A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Holter for their son Gary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warden Ours and Betty Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bailey and Jean, George Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Trussell and sons Ralph and Donald, Mrs. Ada Stobart and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frank and sons Howard Denver and Clarence, Ernest Holter, Mr. and Mrs. Worley Davis and sons Clyde and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davis and Rosalie.

Howard Denver Clarence Ernest Holter Eagle Ridge Worley Davis Clyde Robert Kenneth Davis Rosalie Dexter

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Pomeroy News L&z Marshall Grad Chester Cage Frazier Wilson Bros Catalina Ruthin FORD Bugas UAWS Leonard John S. Bugas Richard T. Leonard UAW Ford Motor Co D. McGrew Glenn Ray Ohio City McGrew John J. Powers Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Associated Radio Harry A. Miller Main & Sycamore Pomeroy Legion Post Gary Holter Nevas Pong Giving Richard Hudain Pomeroy, Ohio Chase Hardware Elberfelds Elberfeld White House McMaster Hardware & Furniture Co Middleport, Ohio
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