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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1941

Page

3

Four Meigs County Districts Reach Red Cross War Drive Quota

Four Meigs County districts have gone over the top in the Red Cross War Drive for 5000 dollars. Reedaville was first, followed by Tuppers Plains and Long Bottom, with Harrisonville reporting over the top by Wednesday evening. Chairman J. L. Ketter and FE J. Clark announced the progress.

Athens Messenger Athens Meigs County Red Cross Pomeroy Mona Meigs County Reedaville J. L. Ketter FE J. Clark Long Bottom Harrisonville

Activities Fill Program of Baptist Church

Church announces a busy schedule featuring worship services, Sunday school, youth activities, and community outreach planned by the Baptist congregation. Organizers emphasize fellowship events, volunteer opportunities, and weekly prayer gatherings for members and neighbors.

Baptist Church

Three Arrested in MIPS Peer Heoerr Case

Three individuals were arrested in connection with a MIPS incident described by local authorities. Police provided few details, stating the suspects are in custody and investigations continue as officials review linked records.

Pomeroy Social Notes: Local Wedding and Visits

Pomeroy town social notes report a marriage by Rev. Walter R. McCarley at the bride’s home in Racine on Wednesday at 4:45 PM. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was held. The groom will work in Youngstown and they will reside there. The notes also list a series of visits and travels by locals including Harriett, Miss Oh-Wager, Irvin Wolfe, and families visiting relatives in Columbus, Charleston, Parkersburg, and Pittsburgh.

Walter R. McCarley Marion Pickens Racine Cowart Youngstown Wennestay Charles Huber Gai Harriett Mice Coturss Weahestay Harry Oh Irvin Wolfe Lorain Christina Mulberry Ave UB Navy North Atlantic Patrol Conon Gilbert Weeks Kerre Ant Walter Srteiter Columban Emteteter Carl Davis Charlee Nees St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Agnes Rus Charleston William Marwhite Franz Iheater Leah Davie Marilyn Young Pittsburgh Thomas Young W. Main St James Hood Columbus Pat Heaty Fred Guth

Young People Visit Homes Of Shut-Ins

Youth Fellowship of Heath Methodist Church spent a busy evening the night before Christmas visiting homes of shut-ins starting at seven o clock. They distributed baskets filled by the church and were joined by a number of students at nine o clock.

Middleport—Youth Fellowship the Heath Methodist Church W. S Num

Legion Hosts Christmas Treat for Children

A local Legion event provided candy and food baskets for children on Christmas Eve. Volunteers filled baskets with groceries and small gifts, drawing hundreds of youngsters from the community to enjoy the festive afternoon.

Legion

Woman Pedestrian Struck by Train in Pomeroy

A pedestrian accident occurred Wednesday in Pomeroy when Mrs Carl Peewee of Fairport Harbor stepped into a train’s path. She fell nearby, and a crowd and local residents aided by offering help and serving refreshments at the scene.

Pomeroy Mra Carl Peewee Fairport Harbor Main St

Four Pastors of Pomeroy Wed in City

The fragment notes multiple marriages of Pomeroy pastors in 1938 and 1941. It mentions Easter 1938, a week of marriage, and Rev John Elwood being appointed to Bethany Methodist Church in June 1941 and married in August. The text is garbled and combines several unrelated items.

Pomeroy John Elwood Bethany Methodiet Church

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