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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

2

Woman Hospitalized After Injuring Knee

Mrs. Clarence Ebersbach fell at her Rutland Street home Monday injuring her knee and was taken to Meigs General Hospital for treatment. Ella White of Syracuse suffering a knee injury earlier is improving after two weeks confinement and is sister of Mrs. Albert Faehnie of South Third Avenue.

Middleport Clarence Ebersbach Rutland St Meigs General Hospital Ella White Syracuse Albert Faehnie S. Third Ave

Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble

Warning of tired kidneys with backache leg pains and swelling. Doan's Pills advertised as stimulant diuretic relief, claimed to flush out wastes from the blood and restore energy. Doan's Pills endorsed as a trusted remedy used for over 50 years.

Doan

Court Entry Reduces Meigs County Justices Of Peace

Probate Judge Harmon O'Brien ordered a records entry reducing Meigs County Justices of Peace from four to two. The three current justices will serve their remaining terms. Higgins did not seek reelection. Chester Tannihill of Middleport filed to run in November.

Steve Martin L. B. Higgins Higgins Chester Tannihill Middleport

Helen Smith Hired as Chester High Home Economics Teacher

Miss Helen Smith formerly of Washington County has joined the Meigs County school system. She will teach home economics at Chester High School and reside at 126 Mulberry Ave in Pomeroy while employed. Her home is in Wellston, Ohio.

Helen Smith Chester Pomeroy Washington County Meigs County Chester High School

Pomeroy Grange to Meet in Rocksprings Friday

Meigs County Pomona Grange will meet Friday at Rocksprings with a program and no degree work. The county chiffon cake and suit contest will be held. Winners from subordinate Granges were asked to bring entries for the county contest.

Meigs County Pomona Grange

Weekend visitors populate Pomeroy area homes

A long list of guests and travelers visits diverse households in Pomeroy and nearby towns. Notables include the Reed family of Winetka Illinois with Theodore Reed and Ted, the Haslams from Silver Springs Maryland visiting N W Compton, and FBI-linked Miss Ewing staying through Labor Day in Pomeroy. Other visits span Radburn New Jersey to Columbus Ohio with relatives gathering for family occasions and weekend stays.

Frederick W. Reed Ann Winetka Ill Mr. Reed Theodore T. Reed Ted Mulberry Ave Robert T. Haslam Marcella Compton Judy Timmy Silver Springs Maryland Harriet Ewing Washington D. C Glenroy Ewing Miss Ewing FBI Pomeroy Charles Richard Davis Middleport Richard Davis Bertha Whitmer Walter Kirkman Pearl Radburn N. J Whitmer Ray E. Gibbs Lloyd Moore Lloyd Dennis Lawrence, S. C Jacob Gloeckner Gary Moore Elizabeth Swinnerton Lancaster Grace Horton Second St

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Marriage licenses issued for Marvin Millican age 21 and Eva Rise age 18 of Middleport. Earl Cross 30 and Geraldine Holter 22 of Racine. Martin Leonard 22 of Westfield New Jersey and Mary McCallum 23 of Minersville. Eugene Reitman 23 Hatshoro Pennsylvania and Ruth Thornton 25 Pom eroy. Cecil Wise Jr 20 and Waldo Drenner 20 both of Pomeroy. James Tyree 26 Rutland and Betty Bass 19 Syracuse. Marven Little 21 Middleport and Betty Barrett 18 Dexter.

Marvin Millican Eva Rise Middleport Earl P. Cross Geraldine Holter Racine Martin J. Leonard Westfield N. J Mary McCallum Minersville Eugene Reitman Hatshoro Ruth Thornton Pomeroy Cecil Wise Jr Waldo Drenner James Tyree Rutland Betty Bass Syracuse Marven Little Betty Barrett Dexter

Concession Stands Built for Harvest Festival

Middleport firemen worked by a large spotlight to assemble concession stands for the Third Annual Harvest Festival opening September 12 in the Mill Street parking area. Festival chairman John Vrooman led organizers alongside Francis Anderson Emmett Shuler Robert McElhinny Edward Dempskey Thomas Mills B F Parmalee Calvin Reichman Jack Bechtel James Daniels and Charles Murray. Smith's Funland shows will be part of the event.

Middleport Mill St John Vrooman Francis Anderson Emmett Shuler Robert McElhinny Edward Dempskey Thomas Mills B. F. Parmalee Calvin Reichman Jack Bechtel James Daniels Charles Murray Smith

Fall Festival Planned at St. Johns Chester Township

The congregations of St. Pauls and St. Johns Luther an churches plan a fall festival in the grove at St. Johns church, Chester Township, on Sunday September 11. Activities include a 10 a.m. parade from Second and Sycamore, 10:30 Sunday School, noon dinner, 2 p.m. church services and special music by the Pomeroy Male Quartet and St. Pauls Junior Choir. Rev. L M Mohhoff will preach on 1 Samuel 12 16 18.

Pomeroy St. Paul's St. John’s Lutheran St. John's Church Chester Township Second and Sycamore Sts L. M. Mohrhoff

Mayor Hears Six Cases In Monday Court

Six cases heard in Mayor Sidney Spencer s court on Monday night stem from weekend arrests. Ward Bing Edward Shaefer Marlin Eblin and Tom Eblin pled guilty to intoxication and were fined $5 plus costs. Wilfred Bing faced intoxication charges with a $5 fine and costs and also pleaded guilty to assault and battery receiving $100 fine and 30 days jail sentence, suspended 85 dollars of fine plus jail pending good behavior. Noel Hysell was fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace.

Pomeroy Sidney Spencer Ward Bing Edward Shaefer Marlin Eblin Tom Eblin Wilfred Bing Noel Hysell

Burr Oak Birthday and social reminders in local notices

A list of observances marks Mrs. Alice Linscott’s 74th birthday on August 21 with relatives visiting. Bible study occurred at Mrs. Earnest Post’s home. Friends gathered at Mrs. Dale Dew’s home on August 16 for her birthday and gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Hazel Pride and Mrs. Armanda Hook visited Eva Ivers as well as Mrs. Blanche Dermis and her son Glen with Grace Weaver visiting Eva Ivers. POMEROY divorce suit filed by Mildred E. Carpenter against Perry A. Carpenter through attorney John C. Bacon.

Burr Oak Alice Linscott Earnest Post Dale Dew Hazel Pride of Glouster Armanda Hook Eva Ivers Blanche Dermis Glen Grace Weaver Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Mildred E. Carpenter Perry A. Carpenter John C. Bacon

First Man Is Fined Under New Ordinance

MIDDLEPORT In Mayor Sidney Russell's court last night Tom Glassburn was fined 13.70 for intoxication after his arrest Saturday night. W. S. Mossman paid 1 for a no parking violation in front of a local theatre under the council adopted ordinance.

Middleport Sidney Russel Tom Glassburn W. S. Mossman

Smith Family Reunion Held at William Smith Home

The Smith family reunion took place at William Smith's home on August 21 with Thelma Nelson of Carpenter elected president Stella Smith became vice president and Mildred Morriss treasurer Southeastern Ohio attendees included Theodore and Elizabeth Smith and many relatives from Pomeroy Middleport Wilkesville and Rutland The next reunion will be at the Rocksprings fairgrounds.

Carpenter Smith William Smith Thelma Nelson Stella Smith Mildred Morriss Southeastern

Checks Sent To Schools In County

The third quarterly settlement of the school foundation program issued by the Division of School Finance was received by County Superintendent Co. O. Chapman. The total of 86,458.82 was apportioned to eight districts and mailed Monday in amounts: Bedford Local 3,588.17 Central Local 11,157.87 Columbia 5,123.20 Northern 6,024.35 Olive Orange 9,990.64 Salisbury 10,918.20 Southern 23,428.56 Western Local 16,227.83.

Pomeroy School Foundation Division of School Finance State Department of Education County Superintendent of Schools Co. O. Chapman Bedford Central Columbia Northern Olive Orange Salisbury Southern Western

Gallagheres Attend Rites for George Bell in Porterville

Mr and Mrs C P Gallagher travel to Porterville today to attend funeral services for George Bell son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bell Jr who died Saturday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens from injuries sustained in a car crash Friday night at Malta He is a great nephew of Mrs Gallagher.

Middleport C. P. Gallagher Porterville George Bell Robert Bell, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Malta Gallagher

Funeral services set for Mrs. Cora D. Webb

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora D. Webb, who died yesterday, will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Trevey Finsterwald funeral home with Rev. Lewis C Berber officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct open services tonight at Beech Grove.

Reports for Duty Pvt John H Ware Jr begins basic airman indoctrination

Pvt John H Ware Jr son of Mr and Mrs John H Warner Rutland Route 1 has reported to Lackland Air Force Base Texas to begin basic airman indoctrination course 730 at the funeral home friends may call at the funeral home

Rutland John H. Warener, Jr John H. Warner Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

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Pomeroy Bend Meigs Frick Company Waynesboro Meigs Pomeroy James Mason Barbara Bel Geddes Robert Ryan Ruth Brady Temple Middleport THE Melody Mountain Boys Countess OF Monte Cristo Sonja Henre Olga San Juan Bendvue John Wayne Susan Hayward Becky Middleport, Ohio Pomeroy Social Notes Grange Pomeroy Personals Charles Zalusky James Thomas Fairfield Ohio Thomas Miller Harry Miller Marcia Roush Sumer Charles Ward R. F. Mees Michael C. M. Ward Tommie James Ward Columbus Victor Miller Rose Mary Ward Elaine Peterson E. Main St Harry Clark Bill Burrell Eileen Hemsley Martyn Graham Pete Beards Jerry Greaser Bob Hawley W. C. Burson Helen Dais Fred Burson West Vandemark C. C. Chapman Liberty House of Entertainment Federal Land Bank United National Farm Loan Assn A. C. Gibson Sec'y-Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bidg Gallipolis, Ohio New Fall L&z Main St. Ph Att Cos Luscious New Haven West Virginia Cora D. Webb Leo L. Vaughan Union Avenue Logan Monument Co Pomeroy, Ohio Studebaker Merica Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Enyants John
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