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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1941

Page

6

Bedford Pomeroy tax rates show varied local splits

County Treasurer Lee Archer reports real estate and personal property taxes are divided among subdivisions. The village of Pomeroy receives 689 mills for village bonds, with other shares allocated to county, schools, townships, and operating costs. Tax book open Jan 2 1962, closes March 3. last half collection begins July 25 and ends Sept 10.

Eroy Village Lee Archer Pomeroy Bedford Township Chester Township Oine-Orange Salisbury Columbia Township Lebanon Township Central Rural Great Bend -Portlant Letart Township Olive Township Lang Bottom-Reedeville Orange Township Retiemt Seinio Rutland Village Salem Township Rulland Scheol Seisberg Bedford Middleport Vilage Pomeroy Village Middleport Belpie Colamhte

Hold Services Today For Lewis Seyfried

Funeral services for the late Lewis Seyfried were held this afternoon at 2 30. The pastor of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Attending the funeral were Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins of New Lexington, sister of Mrs Seyfried. Mre Stanley Van Atta, her niece Mr Van Atta and Private Dan Jenkins, nephew of Camp Shelby, spending a short furlough at his New Lexington home.

Lewis Seyfried

Unite in Effort To Attain Red Cross Goal of 1650

A local drive organized by business leaders and citizens aims to raise funds for the Red Cross, with the drive chaired by Eden Hoberetter and committee members listed. The appeal, tied to eight Week of Prayer services in early January, seeks donations to support Red Cross relief efforts.

Unite Middleport Ameren Rei Crow Ee Ee Ee Ee Enon Honetetter Het Crom Fonds beeo @rive Anie Bowse-Te- Howes Rewer

Nancy Foster Dies in Hospital tribute in Pomeroy

Fragmentary obituary notes Nancy Foster death in a hospital near Pomeroy with unclear familial links. The text mentions Porterstare and Hewert or Pete Bie in a scattered ledger of relationships and local figures.

Nancy Foster Pomeroy Camden She & Corvive Er Bestest Ouneré Wetongton Neenber

Revival at Laurel Cliff Church Announced

Announce revival at Laurel Cliff Church with a week of special services led by Reverend Peter and local leaders. The schedule includes a Wednesday night service and a series of preaching events, inviting the community to join.

Laurel Cliff Church

Conde Rites Will Be Friday

Funeral services for Pomeroy resident Pheebeth Conde will be Friday at Notre Dame Convent and Berret Heart Church with burial in the local cemetery. Survived by three granddaughters and a brother. services to be held at 7 PM at St. Mary’s Church, with committal at the Catholic Cemetery.

Conde Pomeroy Pheebeth Conde Dietong Resttent of Mereeer Altar Society Gende Ty Fearne Jaeph George Ant August Aleyetas Mullen W. Va Mary K. Cree Pittewerg Berthe Lewhee Pittereg Guih Pemerey Notre Dame Convent Cindemeaty

Last Hour Shoppers Hit Pomeroy In Final Rush

Last minute shoppers crowded Pomeroy stores as closing hours approached many rushed to buy groceries and essentials. Local workers reported strong turnout with several outlets extending hours to accommodate demand.

Pomeroy

Program To Be Given by Children at Federated Church

Special Sunday School program this evening at 7 o clock with recitations by primary children dialogue by junior children a play The Christmas Spirit directed by Miss Edith Bowen songs and gifts for each pupil A worship service at 11 tonight invites townspeople no sermon music includes Arid the Word Was Made Fresh violin by Dorothy Peoples piano and organ duet by Marcella Reihel and Huber solo by Helen Reiher group to carol for sick and shut in on Christmas morning starting 5 90 A.M.

Mie Dorothy Peoples Neves Powell Marcella Reihel A. Huber Helen Reiher

Busy Bee Club Holds Christmas Devotional at First Baptist

Mrs H M Cross led the Busy Bee group at the First Baptist Church for a Christmas devotional program. Mrs Grace Hysel and Mrs L D Diles shared in the program with a Christmas reading by Mrs Ross Pullin. A year in review closed with announcements of a charitable collection and upcoming activities led by local members.

Middleport H. M. Cross First Baptist Church Grace Hysel L. D Diles Ross Pullin

Pomeroy and Middleport News Highlights Page Seven

Page seven covers local updates from Pomeroy and Middleport including council notes, school events, and community notices. Residents are advised of upcoming meetings and public services schedules.

Pomeroy Middleport News

Pomeroy Social Notes Holiday Party and Visits

Mrs. Dan White hosted a Christmas party with assistants Mrs. A. R. Tedrow and Mrs. Tom Cook and Mrs. Pearl Reynolds presiding over a business session. Awards went to Mabel Wolfe Teresa Koester Bertha Chase and Erma Waterman. Nellie Ketter won the prize box donated by Luia Goegiein. Numerous locals exchanged greetings and plans as relatives and friends extended holiday visits to Columbus Cincinnati Ravenna Springfield and Athens during the season.

Mabel Wolfe Minnie Neutzling Bertha Chae Nellie Ketter Bertha Radford Clara Zeir Oo Koester Elizabeth Campbell Ona Cook Caddie Wickham Jean Hart Eva Sitiens Doma Cum Man Delia Windsor

Local Family Addresses Listed in Notice

Parents Mr and Mrs J W Mc Cullough Wright Street and Mrs Maude Spence Spring Avenue are named in the notice with addresses for familial relations involved in the mater.

J. W. Mc.Cullough Wright St Maude Spence Spring Ave

Panthers Resting Until January 9

A fragment mentions the Panthers resting until January 9 with unclear wording about teams or events. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable beyond the placeholder note.

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