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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

3

Meigs County Officials Mull County Defense Council Plan

Meigs County commissioners discussed consolidating civilian defense activities into a county wide unit including villages and districts. Mayors would chair local defense councils while the county commissioners head the overarching body. appointments are pending and several mayors may be contacted.

Pomeroy Meigs County Commissioners Ohio Defense Council Commie Herb Riggs Vic Ebelstein Defense Council

Middleport Social Notes Christmas Party Gathering

Young residents enjoyed a Christmas party in the forge room over Royse Pierre with Mrs Nora Reep and others attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Verme Conway of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Richard Heyman of Chicago, visiting relatives during the holiday.

Royse Piere Nora Reep Ant Conway Lancaster Mere Riehert Heyman Chicago Hayrer Legere Hewett Kent Oe Michel Mentetten N.C Mont

Harbor Shop Thief Leaves Fingerprints

Local crime report notes a thief at Harbor Shop left fingerprints on site. Authorities reference recent incidents in the Middleport area as Pom eroy News covers progress on page nine.

More Middleport Pomeroy

Donors for Red Cross in County Drive Spotlight

In Pomeroy volunteers kick off a war fund drive raising 700 dollars on opening day. Local workers rushed to prepare door to door canvassing as progress boards go up at courthouses. Chairman Miss Kibble leads Beedeville district with Mrs Stewart assisting.

Pomeroy Porm@roy Midee Cama Eo Sudan Beedeville Kibble Stewart Harrionville

Racine Social And Personal Notes

Racine social items report John Circle spent Wednesday in Athens. He returned home with his wife and mother Mrs Beumen. Marcus Rewsh of Racine visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs Wither. Theater goers Mrs Mite Chittenden John Circle and others figure in local social news.

Racine John Circle Athens Portland Beume Marcus Rewsh Relland Chittenden

Volunteer Firemen Respond To House Fire

A blaze at the Millet home on N. Pith Avenue attracted two Calle Volunteer Fire Company units. Members quickly knocked down the flames and prevented spread to adjacent structures. No injuries reported.

MD. Leport

Francis Bush Ix Injured in Hawaii

A government cablegram to Mrs. Florence Bush announces that her son Private Francis Bush was slightly injured in Pearl Harbor. Bush enlisted in the U.S. Army last spring after attending Ohio University.

Middleport Florence Bush Francis Bush Pearl Harbor Bush U. S. Army Ohio University

Scouts Collect Paper Saturday for Red Cross Donation

Scouts will collect newspapers and magazines on Saturday morning with separate bundles to ease handling. Scout master McKay notes the troop will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. Colorful neckerchiefs were presented to the scouts after the meeting.

American Red Cross Melktay W. McKay

Public Library Adds New Books to Shelves

The Pomeroy Public Library has added new titles to its shelves including Polly Pie and Susan of Sten. Mrs Vira yr Worartan led the reception for the new acquisitions and noted several fresh offerings for patrons.

Pomeroy Mies Virayr Worartan Susan

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