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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
3
On Sunday at 4 p m the Rutland Methodist Choir directed by C O Chapman will render The King of Peace a Christmas cantata by John Emerson Public is invited Reverend J L Buckley serves as pastor
The Meigs County Board of Commissioners won approval from Common Pleas Judge Cedric W. Clark on Thursday to buy two vehicles. A sedan costing 1065 is for the commissioners’ use, and a coupe priced at 930 after a 350 trade-in allowance for the county engineer’s vehicle.
Pomeroy officials met WPA district leaders in Zanesville to discuss a bond plan for a football field stadium vocational agriculture building and swimming pool. With material shortages and war conditions, officials expect to limit bonds to field and stadium costs while awaiting full plans and data.
Middleport volunteers and guests gathered at City Hall quarters for a pre holiday banquet with a three course dinner. Decorations by Sidney Russell Edward Tewksbury and Robert McElhinney highlighted the hall. Mayor Fisher and Fire Company President georg e Hoflich spoke on civil defense and morale. Past fire chiefs received gold rings while prizes were awarded during evening games.
Mrs Bell Johnson, 69, died at her Racine home after a brief illness. Survived by husband Mart Johnson, three daughters Eber Wolfe, Walter Canter of Racine, Carl Ebarr of Beaver Falls, Pa. three sons Lee, Eugene, Carl Johnson, of Racine. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm Antiquity Methodist Church with burial at The Plains Cemetery. Herb Manley, wanted for fraud in Meigs County, brought to Pomeroy by officers after escape in Columbus.
The Legion has purchased a vacant jet property in front of the American Legion Home. Plans include landscaping and beautification, plus a walkway and steps from the Main Street sidewalk to the Legion Home.
Pomeroy Christmas programs showcased Central Grade School Sugar Run Grade School and Beanville Junior High School. Central Grade held Thursday at 1 pm with recitations skits singing and toy band. Sugar Run hosted a Thursday evening assembly with orchestra songs and grade acts plus PTA candy sale. Beanville Junior High featured Christmas at Beanville at 1 15 with multiple acts and selections.
A Ra c ine couple reports their son James, stationed on an aircraft carrier at Pearl Harbor Hawaii, is well and sends greetings. The letter mailed December 11 reassured his parents who also note two brothers serving in the Navy. Charles Jr awaits furlough next week after aviation mechanic training in Jacksonville.
Ronald Rodenbaugh and Edward Driscoll both 18 from Morristown Pa pleaded guilty when arraigned before Justice of Peace P L Peoples. They were bound over to the grand jury with bonds of 1000 dollars each after robbing the Tucker service station on Route 7 Tuesday and being captured in Gallia County by state patrols. Jean Kennedy 15 of Philadelphia remained without action as the companion of the youths.
Os car Bauer of Meigs County pulled in an 18 pound muskie on Tuesday, measuring 43 inches long, overtaking Dr. Kenneth Amsbury’s recent record. Bauer has now caught six muskies since September, highlighting his persistence on the river.
Pomeroy Panthers return from a tough match in Columbus and face Stewart in a three game bill. The 7 o clock opener features Sugar Run and Central Grade Schools, followed by two reserve high school contests, with the main game at 8 30. It is parents night with players’ parents invited as guests of the school.
Middleport churches announce Christmas programs featuring youth groups during morning and evening worship. First Baptist Church presents nativity scenes with the Sunday School and Junior Choir, plus a White Gifts service. Presbyterian baptism for Judith Bing and a play The Empty Room mark the Eve. Heath Methodist, First Methodist Athens, and Church of Christ also prepare pageants, carols, and candlelight processions with children and youth groups assisting.
The annual White Gift Service starts at 7 pm with special music by the Junior Choir. Rev Don McMillin will preach on Angel Messengers following the morning worship at 10 15 am. Citizens National Bank in Worego Halp Holiday Middleport will follow regular hours 9 am to 3 pm tomorrow, skipping Saturday half holiday.
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