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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

7

Meigs County Men Honored with Discharges

POMEROY, Teigs County. Selective Service Board reports several men received honorable discharges. Among them are Sgt. William P. Mallack, 324 Condor Lt. Cpl. Lester N. Barber Long Bottom Route 3, Pfc. Joseph Fitch Long Bottom Route 1, Pfc. James E. Hall Matoaka WV, Pfc. Harold Russell Pomeroy Route 3, Ens. Joseph E. Online High St, Sgt. Lionel E. Boggs 241 Lincoln St Mid Reports, Pfc. Ralph K. Potts Cheshire, Pfc. Elmer C. Finlan Jr Harrisonville Route 1, T-5 Keith M. Woods Racine Route 1, T-4 Donald F. Cone Carpenter.

Pomeroy Teigs County Selective Service Board William P. Mallack Condor Lester N. Barber Long Bottom Joseph ©. Fitch Long Botom James E. Hall Matoaka W. Va Harold Chester Russell Pomeroy Ens. Joseph E. Online High St Lionel E. Boggs Lincoln St Mid Ralph K. Potts Cheshire Elmer C. Finlan, Jr Harrisonville Keith M. Woods Racine Donald F. Cone Carpenter

Auxiliary meeting of Grace Episcopal Church hosts tribute

Auxiliary to Gather POMEROY Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church will meet at Miss Grace Horton home Thursday afternoon with Mrs E FR Titus assisting. Contributions for the United Thank Offering will be accepted at this meeting announced chairman Mrs Cedric Clark.

Pomeroy Social Notes Shower Honoring Mrs Stace Jr at Federated Church

Pink and white decor lit the Fed erated Church social rooms Tuesday as Mrs Jack Hoffner Mrs Edna Hoffner Mrs Bentz Wolfe and Mrs Henry Reibel and daughter Althea hosted a shower for Mrs George Stace Jr More than 50 guests viewed gifts opened by Mrs Stace Parlor games led to a prize for Miss Kate Ebersbach Refreshments followed later in the evening Also noted are visits and trips by local residents including Ollie Spencer Charles Quivey Sharon and A H Middleswart and others with several family travel plans and hospital plans for John Werry.

Pomeroy Federated Church Jack Hoffner Edna Hoffner Bentz Wolfe Henry Reibel Althea George Stace, Jr William Baxter J Kate Ebersbach Ollie Spencer Charles Quivey Sharon Naylor Spencer Dave Stephenson Mineral Ohio A. H. Middleswart Pickway Lucy Gibbs John Werry Charles Werry Pleasant ‘Ridge Holtern Hospital Aaron Zahi Mulberry Ave jOmagene Hamilton Robert Jacobs Green Bay Wis Jacobs Chicago Craig Schlagel Gallipolis Cheryll Parker Pearl Parker Laurel Cliff Columbus George Meinhart Barbara W. H. Wise Guido Girolami Ronceverte W. Va John McIntosh

Mayor's Fines Compile July Payments in Craig Court

Fines totaling 385.20 dollars were paid in Mayor H. W. Craig's court during July. On intoxication charges are named Raymond Cunningham George Michael Bill Saxton Raymond Clark Mabel Harmon Ase Searles R. M. Shaxton James Weyersmiller John Wilt James Bancooney Leroy Watson Alma Thaxton Paseal Tignor Walter Carr Roman Gillilan L. E. Tripplett Earl Wills B. J. Swanson. On disorderly conduct charges, Gerald and Homer Russell Clarence Neutzling and Floyd Anderson paid fines on intoxicated driving charges. Police blotter notes Paul Schwerking returned home from New Carlisle Route 2 after being apprehended at a local hotel when authorities were notified he had run away.

Middleport Tthe H. W.craig Raymond Cunningham George Michiael Bill Saxton Raymond Clark Mabel Harmon Ase Searles R. M. Shaxton James Weyersmiller John Wilt James Bancooney Leroy Watson Alma Thaxton Pas‘eal Tignor Walter Carr Roman Gillilan L. E. Tripplett Earl Wills B. J. Swanson Gerald and Homer ‘Russell Clarence Neutzling iFloyd Anderson iPaul Schwerking Ihis New Carlisle

Repairs At Middleport Churches Under Way

Improvements and repairs are in progress at Heath Methodist Church and Mount Moriah Baptist Church with First Baptist and Church of Christ planning new projects. Decorators from Huntington are re decorating Heath Methodist interior and new heating units are installed. Mount Moriah has been painted and repaired and readied for a district convention this month. First Baptist plans to buy a new pipe or electric organ while Church of Christ eyes an addition for more Sunday School rooms.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Mount Moriah Baptist Church First Baptist Church Church of Christ Huntington Mount Moriah

O'Brien Brothers Seek Location in Pomeroy

O'Brien brothers F H and J B visited Pomeroy on Monday to locate a law office and residence F H previously served as city solicitor and resigned to join WWI service J B has Philippine practice history They may return if a suitable location is found The former Pomeroy office was in the Ewing Building now housing the Christian Science Society ANKLE IS BROKEN and BIRTH IS ANNOUNCED summaries follow separate items

Pomeroy F. H. O’brien Armed Service Ewing Building The Christian Science Society

ABC to Launch Meet Me in Manhattan and Food Fest Radio Shows

Radio highlights from New York report ABC will add two new fall programs starting August 12 and 13. Meet Me in Manhattan stars Walter Kiernan with audience participation and a glamorous Manhattan backdrop. A second program, a fun and food fest hosted by Allen Prescott features the Society of Amateur Chefs with verbal and taste tests and audience games. NBC CBS and MBS listings follow with a slate of dramas, comedies, and music programs aired through the week.

New York iAmerican Broadcasting Company Manhattan Walter’ ‘Kiernan Emole ABC Allen Prescott NBC Mrs. Orth McGarry and His Mouse Art Kay Kyser CBS Paul Lukas Court of Missing Heirs Frankie Carle MBS Ben Kay Kavier Cugat Ralph Ingersoll J Top Secret

Blue and Grey edge Middleport 3 2 in postponned game

A large crowd watched Blue and Grey defeat Middleport Legion 3 to 2 in a Pomeroy Bend Softball League game at Pomeroy Junior High Field. Clark doubled and scored as B&G built a 2 run lead, Middleport rallied for 2 in the third, two teams near second-half titles.

Pomeroy Blues and Gray Edge Middleport Legion Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Junior High School Middleport B&g Blue and Grey Clark C. Russell Murray Crow Guinther Paul Klees A. Russell P&g Clifford R. Klees Middleport Legionnaires Allensworthi F. Searles C. Searles Arms Searles Darst Held B&g, S Blue & Grey R .Clark Kloes Crotch P. Kloes Russell Lewis Gilmore Clatworthy Sauer Allensworth William Stivers Robert Roberts Mat Hendricks Delphia Josephine Bartlett Athens Athens County Ohio Edgar K. Cristip Edgar K. Welling Francis D. White Ds Hughes Cline Ohia Emma Frazier Court County East Thirteenth Avenue Columbus Alfred E. Moore Court of Common Pleas John W. Bolin Goth

Divorce Suit Filed By Frieda Hayner in Gallia County

Frieda Hayner 20 files for divorce from Clayton Hayner in Gallia County Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony, property settlement, attorney fees, restoration of her maiden name, and a restraining order to prevent disposal of assets including 170 chickens, a 1000 pound tobacco crop, and an automobile. The couple married March 3, 1943, and have no children.

Gallipolis Gallia County Brown Glouster Ohio Ella Andrews Francis D. White M. D. Hughes Cline Athens Elsie €. Moody Nate Athens County Said County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jarman Hartley & Bennett Pomeroy, Ohio Ewing Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals O’brien Brothers Richard West Laurel Clif John Davis Henry Kapteina Condor St Paul Henry Temple Middleport Hoodlum Saint William Powell Esther Williams Angela Lansbury Rags Ragland James Gleason Lewis Stone Frank McHugh Hort Enduue Triple Bill Laramie Trail Niley Burnette “Blocked Frail Bob Steele Tom Tyler Jimie Doddermit Maynard Royal Mounted Ides Wally Davis Kel-Roy Night Club Legal Notic Court of Common Pleas Edward MH. Lasch Kens County Bert Wolfe Edward H. Lasch Court of Common Pleas of Athens Canney Ohio Jacksonville Jacville Edward H. Lasct Athens Co Harold J. Base Frieda Hayner Meigs County Fair Wills Tire and Battery Shop Mechanic St., Pomeroy Coats
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