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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

3

Meigs County Officials Target Gambling Pinball Machines

Meigs County officials led by Prosecutor Dana H. Peoples moved to confiscate gambling pinball machines and other devices amid increasing complaints. Bertha Randolph of Eden Ridge and Lindsey Lyons of Middleport faced warrants and fines for operating machines paying out in cash or free plays.

Pomeroy Meigs Dana H. Peoples Bertha Randolph Eden Ridge Meigs County Justice P. L. People’s Court Lindsey Lyons Lyons Pool Room Middleport Ralph Welker Lyons Pop! Com Lyons L. B. Higgins

Christmas at Busy Bee Class Social Notes in Middleport

A Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church held a covered dish supper at Mrs. Will Haptonstall’s home. A white linen tablecloth and a red poinsettia centerpiece decorated the table. Choir members and guests enjoyed carols and readings with plans for a cantata Sunday at 7 30 p m.

Middleport Paul Haptonstall Honolulu Busy Bee First Baptist Church Will Haptonstall Gail Miller Santa Claus Izora Guinther Null Sterling Ill L. D. Diles California H. M. Cross Charles Pomeroy Haptonstall Shirley Mills Florence Bush C. P. Bradbury Beulah White Homer Hysell Paul Smart Raymond Saxton Delbert Rice David Darst, Jr Jean Bennett Dorothy Chase Virginia Wise David Diles William Beaver David Darst Mrs. Cross Music of Bethlehem

Holiday Dance Slated At School Auditorium

A holiday dance for teenagers and adults will be held at the Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium from 8 p m to midnight sponsored by the Pomeroy Junior-Senior PTA. Music will be provided by the Music Masters, a local dance band announced PTA president Mrs. Tracy Whaley.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High PTA Tracy Whaley

Stray Shot Crashes Through Harris Home Windows

A stray shot reportedly struck Walter Burns Harris’s residence in Middleport on Friday evening, shattering two living room windows and narrowly missing his 7-year-old daughter Jane who played nearby. Police had not been notified by Sunday night and no investigation had begun.

Middleport Walter Burns Harris Harris Jane

Athens Ohio Designates Elmwood Streets as Stop Streets

City ordinance lists Elmwood Place and surrounding streets designated as stop streets at intersections with Watt Shannon May Hudson Lorene Home Sunnyside Lincoln Maplewood Ohio Mill. authorizes markers and penalties for noncompliance with stop requirement.

City of Athens Elmwood Place Watt Street Shannon Avenue May Avenue Hudson Avenue Lincoln Avenue Lorene Avenue Home Street Maplewood Drive Cable Street Ohio Avenue Mill Street East State Street Public Serviceafety City of Athens

Former Racine Man Dies in Moundsville

Perry Searles formerly of Racine died in Moundsville West Virginia on Saturday night. Graveside funeral services are set for Tuesday at noon at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. T. T. Shelton of Racine presiding.

Pomeroy—Perry Searles Racine Moundsville W. Va Greenwood Cemetery T. T. Shelton

Pre Christmas Festivals In Middleport Churches

Middleport churches held pre Christmas programs over the weekend with Pine boughs tapers and decorations at church windows chancels and altars. Children and youths performed at Church of Christ First Baptist Church of the Nazarene Heath Methodist Church and Mt Moriah Church with caroling and a chili supper following. A White Gift pageant at Church of Christ and a cantata at Mt Moriah highlighted the celebrations with additional programs planned for Tuesday and Christmas Eve.

Middleport Church of Christ First Baptist Church of the Nazarene Heath Methodist Church Loyal Sons and Daughters George Childs Mt. Moriah First Presbyterian Church

SAA Sponsors Yale Assembly Pomeroy High Christmas Program

The Student Activities Association sponsored a Christmas Assembly at Pomeroy Senior High School. Harry Bennett led as faculty sponsor with guest speaker Rev. Albert Bitters. Cast from SAA performed the pantomime A Modern Christmas and students joined in carols led by Marcellene Buell.

Pomeroy Student Activities Association Pomeroy Senior High School Harry Bennett SAA Fred Goegiein Dick Rosenbaum Ann Smith Kenny Wiggins Don Betzing George Charleene Smith Elizabeth

Intoxication Charges Brought Against Two

Lorena Snyder of Pomeroy was arrested Saturday night on intoxication charges by Chief Wolfe and Patrolman Bryan. She pled guilty before Mayor Howell's Court and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Lawrence Gilmore of Harrisonville was arrested Friday on intoxication charges and also pled guilty before the mayor, paying a $5 fine plus costs.

Pomeroy Lorena Snyder Walter Wolfe John Bryan George Howell Lawrence Gilmore Harrisonville Howell Wolfe

Miller divorce notice in Athens County Ohio case 18583

Rae E Miller files amended petition against Robert R Miller in Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cause 18583 seeking divorce for gross neglect of duty and alimony of a one half interest in Lot 112 Jacksonville with coal rights reserved and custody of minor children. hearing set January 13 1947.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Robert R. Miller Jacksonville Rae J. Miller Recorder's Office Albert Edwards Lizzie Edwards Clyde C. Edwards

Foreclosure of Athens County tax liens in Chauncey real estate

Edward H. Lasch as Treasurer of Athens County files foreclosure petition in Court of Common Pleas Cause No. 18886 against Ruth Crosser Addington and others for village lots in Chauncey Dover and Birge additions. Defendants must answer by January 4, 1946 or judgment by default will be entered.

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Edward H. Lasch Ruth Crosser Addington Central Avenue St. Petersburg Florida Chauncey George Harvey Nye Dover Township Birge Eward H. Lasch Athens Co K W. Rose Rney

Pomeroy Music Club Presents Christmas Program at Federated Church

The Pomeroy Music Club under Mrs. Lucille Swackhamer filled the Federated Church auditorium for its annual Christmas program. Soloist Ralph Poston and the Mixed Chorus, with pieces by Mozart Praetorius Bach and others, drew praise from the audience. The program featured student performers from Pomeroy High School and a piano organ duet, ending with refreshments in the church social rooms.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Federated Church Auditorium Pomeroy Music Club Lucille Swackhamer Philip Bley Pomeroy High School George Dallas Mary Hill Betty Custer Evelyn Cook Jean Bryant John Hannell Ben Neutzling Swackhamer Rachael Downie Alice Nease Mildred Stanley Lois Ann Neutzling Ruth Bley Maurita Miller Marguerite Meier Betty Mae Couch John Will Martha Jewell Evelyn Fick Charles Peoples June Unroe Carrie Neutzling Clara Lochary Nonga Roberts Eve Hartley Emma Mees William Downie James Lochary Pat Lochary Charles Barton Charles Stanley Robert Hartley Mercedes Condon Ralph Poston Logan Mozart Adam Graff Evelyn Proffitt Kohlmann Mason City Child Divine Lois Neutzling Schubert J. S. Bach Praetorius Savior Christiansen

Paul Grover, 12, Struck by Hit-Skip Driver

In Middleport Paul Grover about 12 riding a bicycle in the business district was struck by a hit-skip driver Saturday evening. He suffered slight injuries to his knee. Grover's home is on Hysell Street.

Middleport Paul Grover Hysell St

Paul Swisher Receives Master’s Degree at OSU

Paul Swisher of Middleport was awarded a Master’s degree in education from Ohio State University in Columbus on December 19. A Middleport High School graduate from the class of 1936, he is a brother of Wayne Swisher.

Middleport Paul Swisher Ohio State University Columbus Middleport High School Wayne Swisher

Hearings To Be Tonight In Middleport

Two minor automobile accidents were reported Saturday night. Details will be released this evening at hearings in the mayor office.

Middleport

Ordinance for Automatic Signal at East Washington and College

Athens Ohio adopts Ordinance No. 983 to install an automatic traffic signal at the East Washington Street and College Street junction. Traffic must obey signals. violations carry a fine from five to twenty five dollars. ordinance effective as allowed by law. Approved December 16, 1946.

East Washington Street Colnes Street City of Athens COUNR College Street Ohio

Volunteer Firemen Hold Rabbit Supper at Headquarters

Volunteers and families attended a rabbit supper at the firehouse with Ed Haggerty serving as chief cook. The department plans a turkey dinner and annual holiday party for members during the upcoming holidays.

Ed Haggerty

Christmas Party Brings Gifts for P.M. Club Helpers

Mrs. Howard Byers delivered gifts from the lighted Christmas tree to P.M. Club members at Mrs. Harold Lohse’s home on Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Gross read the Christmas story “Story of the Christ Child” as guests enjoyed a candlelit dining room with crystal and silver holiday décor. Hostesses were Mrs. Lohse, Mrs. Byers, Mrs. Gross, and Mrs. Richard Chambers.

P.M P.M. Club Howard Byers Harold Lohse Charles Gross Lohse Byers Gross Richard Chambers

Postrehearsal Gathering Hosted by Mrs Cross

Following a Wednesday choir rehearsal at the First Baptist Church Mrs H M Cross hosted an informal afterglow for local members. Attendees shared light refreshments and familiar songs in a friendly reception.

First Baptist H. M. Cross

Pomeroy Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Yuletide Party

Mrs. Hayman Barnitz hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club Yuletide party at West Main Street. Sixteen members gathered at a Middleport restaurant for a 6 p.m. chicken dinner then returned to the Barnitz home for Mystery Pals gift exchange beneath a trimmed Christmas tree and festive decorations.

Pomeroy Hayman Barnitz West Main St Stitch and Chatter Club Middleport Barnitz

Doris Rebekah Lodge Election and Gift Exchange

The Doris Rebekah Lodge 558 met at IOOF Hall with Mrs. Virginia Hubbard presiding. One candidate May Clelland of Racine was initiated. Marie Beards won a prize donated by Mayme Custer. A potluck lunch and gifts exchange followed. Prizes went to Dorothy Ebersbach Sally Allison and Bessie Paxton.

Doris Rebekah IOOF Virginia Hubbard Noble Grand May Clelland Racine Marie Beards Mayme Custer Dorothy Ebersbach Sally Allison Bessie Paxton

Grandparents Host Fifth Birthday Anniversaries at Dinner

Mr and Mrs W O Barnitz of West Main Street hosted a family dinner Tuesday honoring the fifth birthday anniversaries of grandchildren Janet and Jimmy Carpenter. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilson Carpenter and daughter Alita, Mr and Mrs Hayman Barnitz and sons Gary and Keith, Bobby and Billy Jean Barnitz, and the hosts.

W. O. Barnitz West Main St Janet Jimmy Carpenter Wilson Carpenter Alita Hayman Barnitz Gary Keith Bobby Billy Jean Barnitz

Holiday visitors return to Pomeroy families

The Misses Wilma and Elnora Barnitz return to Pomeroy for holidays, staying with their parents on West Main Street before departing to Ohio State University. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baxter of Columbus visit Pomeroy for a weekend with Robert’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Baxter. Gerald Hoffner, a Cincinnati Conservatory student, spends Christmas week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hoffner. Clarence Smith of Marion returns home from visits with his parents on West Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roller spend Saturday in Huntington West Virginia.

Wilma Elnora Barnitz Pomeroy W. O. Barnitz W. Main St Ohio State University Robert Baxter Columbus William Baxter Robert Gerald Hoffner Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Stewart Ohio Fuel Gas Co Noah Haskins Robert Sharp Vern Watterson Stanley Haskins Helen Sayre Cincinnati J. Thompson Kathryn Lois Smith Charleston A. W. Smith Paul Smith H. W. Craig, Jr Washington, D. C Phyllis Smart Capital University Paul Smart Citizens’ National Bank Jack Terrell Oak Ridge Tenn C. O. Fisher Robert Tompkins University of Chicago E. R. Tompkins O. L. Roush Richard Fink Parkersburg Coca Cola Co Osby Martin Betty Jo Kessinger State School For the Blind Mrs. Beecher Kessinger

Pearl Street School Grades Celebrate Holiday Parties

The first three grades of Pearl Street School held classroom parties on the last day before a two week vacation. Christmas trees pictures and blackboard decorations created a festive mood as students sang carols and heard stories from teachers Miss Virgie Major Miss Mary Root and Mrs. Robert Allensworth. Room mothers and teachers provided Christmas cookies ice cream and other treats.

Pearl St. School Virgie Major Mary Root Robert Allensworth

Various Local Residents Visit for Holidays and Travel

Parkersburg and nearby communities welcome visitors and residents home for holidays. Notables include Midshipman Peter F. Klein on 10 day leave from the Naval Academy, Cadet James Hartinger from West Point, and several families visiting relatives in Columbus, Charleston, and Cincinnati.

ARC Plans Night Classes In First Aid

Mrs. Harry Ohlinger announces an Instructor's Training Course for Meigs County in late January by a Virginia instructor. Open to those who completed Standard and Advanced First Aid. Training site and start date to be decided. classes to be held in Pomeroy and Gallipolis with evenings scheduled across two weeks. Contact F H Johnston at 59 J Hobson Railroad Shops.

Pomeroy Harry Ohlinger Meigs American’ Red Cross Meigs County Virginia Gallipolis F. H. Johnston 59-J Hobson Railroad

Meigs County Real Estate Transfers Detailed in County Records

Meigs County Recorder reports numerous real estate transfers. Listings include Anne Strausbaugh to Albert Bolen in Salem and Columbia Townships, various parcels in Salisbury, Pomeroy, Rutland, Letart, Scipio, and Orange Townships, and multiple Mcelhinny family transfers ending with lots 134 and 135 to Henry N Swift and Thomas A May.

Anne Strausbaugh Albert F. Bolen Salem Columbia M. E. Cambron Charles Ebersbach Edward Ebersbach, Jr Salisbury Township Dorthey Grover Douglas Grover Pomeroy Harold B. Lewis Dorothy Manley Middleport Emmett Gilkey Alta Gilkey Johnnie Meeks Bedford Township Eileen M. Karman Cecil E. Karman Salisbury Maurice A Evelyn Moore Samuel E Della R. Bailey Syracuse Homer Cora A. Ashworth William Canterbury Chester Township Charles W Maud G. Canterbury Eleanor Davidson Rutland Ernest A. Wingett Guardian Frank A. Jenkinson Orville J Fern B. Gaul Floyd Mona Farra Pfaff & Smith Building Supply Company Ohio River Letart Township Daniel E. Bailey Mary E. Bailey Edith C. Bahr Mildred L. Well Curtis E. Bailey Albert D. Hill Ora E. Hill James R Opal S. Sweeney Nathan Della Jordan Gordon Geneva Cline Scipio Township Dwight E Mabel L. Browning Garland Freda Grate Rolla A Dorothy M. Gault Vance E Violet B. Millhone Orange Township J. F. McElhinny Jennie W. M James E. McElhinny W.M. McElhinny Mary L John J. Mc

New Pastor Is Honored At Federated Church Cantata

The Federated Church Choir of Pomeroy presented The Wondrous Light at the 10 20 service as Rev Robert Hegnauer was welcomed by the congregation He thanked the church and choir for their reception The 16 voice choir was directed by Mrs Alice Nease with organist Mrs Ben Neutzling.

Pomeroy Federated Church Robert Hegnauer Hegnauer Alice Nease Ben Neutzling Robert Hartley God Federated Church Choir Lois Ann Neutzling Maud Grueser Freda Fauber Margaret Blaetmar Myrtle Sisson Helen Neutzling Ruth’ Bley Marguerite Meier Virginia Smith Eva Hartley Fred Blaetmar Roy Strickland Philip Bley

Bennett to Attend Ohio Education Association Meeting

Pomeroy High School teacher Harry Bennett will attend the December Ohio Education Association meeting in Columbus on December 26. He was elected by Pomeroy Public Schools as representative with Miss Ethel Garland as alternate. Mrs Bennett and their two children will accompany him to Columbus to visit friends.

Pomeroy Harry Bennett Ohio Education Association Columbus Pomeroy Public Bennett Ethel Garland OEA

Hill Family Moves Into New Pomeroy Residence

Mr and Mrs Allan C Hill and their two sons Stephen and Robert have moved into a new home on Beech Street formerly owned by Mr Hills parents Laban and Mrs Hill Allan C Hill has spent 28 years in the Navy and is retired Stephen is in seventh grade at Pomeroy Junior High and Robert attends Sugar Run Elementary as a third grader Their eldest son Allan C Jr is in the Navy.

Pomeroy Allan C. Hill Stephen Robert Beech St Mr. Hill Laban Hill Hill Navy Pomeroy Junior High Sugar Run Allan C., Jr

Truck Crash at Spring and E Main No Injuries Reported

A truck driven by Robert Arnold and a car driven by Grover Roush collided at Spring and East Main on Sunday at 3 30 p m. Little damage occurred and no arrests were made according to Chief Walter Wolfe and Patrolman Bryan.

Pomeroy Robert Arnold Grover Roush Spring and E. Main Walter Wolfe Bryan

Pomeroy Football Banquet Draws Record Crowd

A large crowd of 173 attended the Pomeroy Football Banquet held Thursday under the Downtown Coaches Club president Fred Crow Jr. The event featured chef Bill Ehrman and was supported by Edgar and Marian Ebersbach, the Junior-Senior PTA, and high school staff. Supt. W. A. Smith and the Board of Education facilitated use of the school building.

Supt W. A. Smith Pomeroy Board of Education

Eileen Welker Opens Insurance Firm in Pomeroy

Eileen Welker has moved back to Pomeroy from Charleston West Virginia to enter the insurance business. She passed Ohio State Insurance Department exams and is licensed as an agent. She will live with her mother on Laurel Street and is among the first women in the Pomeroy bend area to enter insurance. Miss Vida Ihle of Warner Ihle Agency has long operated in the area.

Pomeroy Eileen Welker Charleston W. Va Blue Cross Hospital Ohio State Insurance Department Miss Welker Ralph Welker Delbert Welker Laurel St Pome Croy Bend Vida Ihle Warner-Ihle Agency

Nine Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County

Meigs County Probate Court issued nine marriage licenses. Notable couples include Leo Bryan of Beckley West Virginia and Wilma Carpenter of Middleport. Cris Roush of Racine and Dorothy Gardner of Middleport. Charles Lines of Gallipolis Ferry and Parthena Logan of Pomeroy. Charles Rainey of Point Pleasant and Jean Ayres of Pomeroy. Everett Meadows of Beech Hill West Virginia and Analee Weatherholt of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Leo Bryan Beckley W.va Wilma V. Carpenter Middleport Cris A. Roush Racine Dorothy Gardner Charles Lines Gallipolis Ferry Parthena Logan Charles Rainey Point Pleasant Jean Ayres Everett H. Meadows Beech Hill Analee Weatherholt

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Middleport Social Notes Oscar Fulton A. ¥. Grover Frants Woodworth Yale Assembly Rae E. Miller John W. Bolin Yale J. W. Grover Franz Woodworth Doris Lodge Pomeroy Personals Bob Richards A. R. Mills Harold Johnson Springfield Leifheit Edith Anderson Lawrence Bings Peter F. Klein U. S. Naval Academy Military Academy West Point N. Y Lawrence Hartinger Marvin O. Brown Huntington Jennings Wayland Judge Edgar Ervin Ellis Haworth Thomas Edgar Ervin Germany Dorothy Blosser General Hospital Blosser Herman Bailey Doris Bailey Harold Harrison Mary Jean Bailey Randolph Scott Connie Marshall Dean Stockwell Lynn Bari Peggy Ann Garner James Gleason Also All Star Johnny Weismuller Buster Crabbe Virginia Grey Carol Thurston Bendvue Big Double Bill Texas Jimmy Wakeley Lasses White Herman Brix Thrill OF Brazil ARC First Aid Meigs County Recorders Office Fred Blattnar Mrs Bethlehem Fred Blaettnar Jesus Mrs. A. Hill Diston Chase & Baker Electrical and Illiamson Williamson Heater Company Williamson C. F. Shumaker G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Liqueg ® Corp Betron, Mich
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