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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1944

Page

25

Many Pomeroy Middleport Residents Attend Holiday Services

Readable sections describe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services across Meigs County. Candles, carols, and plays filled First Baptist Middleport and Sacred Heart, with the Lincoln Hill cross beaming over the valley. Service members gathered with families for the holiday, while the Meigs Aerie hosted dances and a birthday song honored several locals.

Rumeroy Pomeroy Middleport Meigs County Jesus Christ First Baptist Church Linccoln Hill Sacred Heart Church Meigs Aerie Order of Eagles Willard Heines Bill Swatzel Charles Leas Columbus T.R. Stevens

Christmas Guests and Local Holiday News in Middleport

Middleport residents host Christmas gatherings across town. Mrs. Fred Russel and Vera Russel visit with H J Russell George Bolin and others. The Spencers entertain Anthony and Mary Ellen Goett with carols and dancing. Several families from Pomeroy and Huntington join for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Casto and Fred Casto visit Roy Casto in Columbus. Joe Corning feature noted. U.S. arms air force families highlighted. Local servicemen and relatives visit, with holiday travel plans and holiday illness updates. The December McCall's issue is mentioned.

John Goett Harley Slack Wiliam Stoecker Pomeroy Pfe Goett Spencer Clas Day Joe McCain McClain Pomeroy. Road Henry Casto Castos Fred Roy Casto Columbus Phil Edwards Ponte Herbert Edwards Huntington Fawarte Humerton Little Joe Joe Corning Fa Coates Sheen U.S Pomeroy F Joe Janet Dillard Olle Ie America Australia George Caldwell Will John Dillard Pomeroy Col WB. Caldwell Downing, Roush Charleron Tex Mex Matti Cine Romeplace Florence Clark Robert Stevens Little Creek Var Betty Michi Allen Rothrock New Jersey H. A. Rothrock Robert Rothrock Akron Manuel Stupeck Camp “ Atterbury

Mrs T R Stevens Dies in Holzer Hospital

Mrs T R Stevens age 7 died in Holzer Hospital on Christmas Day. Funeral service set for two oclock Wednesday at St Pauls Lutheran Church with interment in Birch Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ewing Chapel prior to services.

T. R. Stevens Pomeroy TR. Stevens Holzer Hospital Oblock St. Pauls Tutheran Etch Grove Ewing Chapel B. Ravesata Eiizbeth Klein

Athens Messenger Honor Roll Winners For Prompt Payments

The Athens Messenger lists 21 students honored for prompt payment and good customer service last week. Recipients include Paul Forbes John Foster William Hess Wilbur Russell Alva Clark Richard Young Freda Fischer Martha Baer Jerry Tank Billy Kitchen Bill Neutz Ing James Lochary Barnitz Aaron Bobo Mary Ann Clifford Clarice Clifford Is Smith Shirley Smith Dorothy Grueser and others.

Messenger Pomeroy Athens Messenger Paul Forbes John Foster William Hess Wilbur Rusell Alva Clark Richard Young Freda Fischer Martha Baer Jerry Tank Billy Kitchen Bill Neutz Ing James Charles Lochary Obi Barnitz Aaron Bobo Mary Ann’ Clifford Clarice” Clifford Is Smith Shirley Smith Dorothy Mary Grueser

Week of Prayer Planned at First Baptist

Announced for January 7 4 at First Baptist the Week of Prayer will be held with a series of meetings. Pomeroy Council of Church plans the program and will involve community ministers. The note mentions the barber-surgeon profession being established in England in 1461 by Edward IV.

Pomeroy Council of Churchte England Edward TV

Christmas Guest List Hails From Many Places

Holiday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George Tobstetter and Mr. and Mrs. Madison Hobstetter of Pomeroy Ar. Dana Rosenbaum of Capital University Columbus spends holidays at his parents A. Rosenbaum. Pvt Paul Dillard and Pvt Ralph Graves visit with families. Local storekeepers Gemma Giramli and Kathryn Hennessy travel from Cleveland and Washington for Christmas. Numerous relatives from Pittsburgh Dayton Conn and Atlanta are among those listed.

Rovert Hill Dayton George Tobstetter Adison Hobstetter Donald Rosenbaum Pittsburgh Middleport Gemma Girami Cleveland Basil Giralomi Ralph Graves Camp Robinson Ark Lawson Seyfried Christian Seyfried Annette

Christmas Party At Strauss Home With Gift Exchange

The Chatter Strauss Homi Club hosted a Christmas party Friday at Evelyn Strauss’s home. After a potluck dinner at 7:30, members exchanged mostly original gifts, the Stuardly Sisters contributed, and prizes were won by Pauline Mayer Evelyn Strauss and Marjorie Woodard. Ice cream and cake were served to a long list of guests including Marie Hauck Talite Hauck Opal Dailey Eunice Wil Sella Sta Clara Eiehinger Winona Cook Hattie Woodard Marjorie Woodard Evelyn Strauss Bertha Russell Pauline Mayer Werner Evelyn Cook Carol Ann Strauss and Mrs Mayer.

stiten-Chater Club Evelyn Strauss Stuardly Sisters Pauline Mayer Evelyn ‘Strauss Mar Jorie Woodard Marie Hauck Mex Talite Hauck Opal Dailey Eunice Wil Sella Sta Mme Clara Eiehinger Winona Cook Hattie Woodard Marjorie Woodard Bertha Russel Werner Evelyn Cook Carol Ann Strauss Mayer

Early Morning Car Horn Complaints Plague Pomeroy

Pomenor Preeeee Howell and Pomeroy officers face rising complaints from residents troubled by constant horn blasting in the early morning as motorists pick up riders for work. The mayor warns drastic steps may follow if the behavior does not stop.

Pomenor Howell Pomeroy

Ward Name Outerbridge's Pearl Harbor Alert Remembered

Residents recall Commander William Woodward Outerbridge of the Ward who warned of a Japanese submarine near Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941. Outerbridge a U S Naval Academy graduate is praised for alertness that helped sink the submarine after the destroyer transport Ward was damaged and sunk.

Ward Middleport William Woodward Outerbridge Outerbride Willie Pearl Harbor Outerbridge U.S

Servicemen Visit Buchtel and Community News

Christmaster events include Walter Whitmore Pearl Graham and Roy Bookman. Funeral for Russell More attended by Mrs Anna Harris. Dickie Snowden trains aboard ship. Jerry Wagner ill. Ellen King recovering from illness. Mount Carmel Hospital patient discharged. Lloyd Leake family to spend Christmas in Buchtel. Sayre visiting Stage Smathers family. William Coakle travels. Liming and Bookman visit from Columbus. Ensign William Schiey to Pearl Harbor after sonar training in San Diego.

Walter Whitmore Pearl Graham Standley Roy Bookman Anna Harris Russell More Ay City Dickie Snowden George Snowden Cleveland Buchtel Jerry Wagner Sinter Terry Bunting Ellen King Porter” Schmey Mount Carmel ‘Hospital Lloyd Leake Youngstown Buchtel Reiny Hls. Sayre Dale Stage Monica David Smathers Jackson, Mich William Coakle Wayne Liming Bob. Bookman Columbus D. E. Bookman William Schiey Pearl Harbor San Diego Calif

Pomeroy Card Parties At Welker Home

A holiday gathering at Sheriff Ralph Welker home included young Court House workers sharing a hambuerer fry near a Christmas tree. Guests listed include Leota Hawk Adele Fowler Mary Shain Alice Davis Pauline Spencer Virginia Brown Ruth Moore Esther and Mary Gilmore, Mrs Ernest Cullums Hemlock Grove and families. Announce Birth Kathleen Graves Born at Holzer Hospital weighing 8 1/2 pounds on Thursday December ast. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Pearl Graves of Pearl Street.

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Court House Fry Leota Hawk Adele Fowler Mary Shain Ernest Cullums Hemlock Grove Middleport Paul Graves Kathleen Holzer, Hospital Pearl Graves Pearl St

Orbiston News Notes Roundup From Local Eighth Ward

Akron visitors return home after a furlough Melvin Halliday heads to Italy after a 36 day stateside leave. R Sorrell from Lancaster attends funeral for Rus ay Charles Sorrell in Akron visits his mother Mrs Laura Sorrell. Local party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of U M W MAL at Buchtel Opera House on Dec 21.

States T Richard Pugh Lancaster Ruth Carsner New Lexington Wiliam O'Rourke Clyde Sorrell Rus Charles Sorrell Akron Laura Sorrell

Marshfield News Notes Entertainments and Visits

Marshfield event round up notes social visits and parties. Donna Beveridge hosted a Monday night gathering at her home. Sgt Herbert Lovesy on furlough spent time with relatives in New Marshfield. Ft Knox soldier Karl Herron visiting family. Dora Dasig hosted Youth Fellowship Christmas party. Donna Beveridge celebrated a birthday. Waterloo Schools held a Christmas program and a Thursday raffle.

Donna Lee Beveridge Herbert Lovesy California New Marshfield Karl Herron Ft. Knox Dora Dasig Ship Close Donna Jean ‘Beveridge Waterloo

Mineral School Holiday Program and Reopening Notice

The turkey was won by Jerry Smith, guinea by Billy Bevc erfidge, and chicken by Linda Joyce Hunter. Friday afternoon included warties and a gift exchange. The Mineral School held a program directed by Mrs. Goodrich and Miss Six. School will reopen Tuesday in 1945 following the holiday in January.

Jerry Smith Billy Bev Ceridge Linda Joyce Hunter Mineral School

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Pomeroy, Middleport Young Peoples Gremlin Club Louise Glaze Frances Picksens Colleen Waddell Bessie Glaze Virginia Crawford Maitiet Moleer Hospital Norte Ing Siwo Esmmiston Fkr Mina Hinael Richard I. N Dire Renita Ime Alipo Howe Nto Ohio Imaal Wallage Ratront Rrea Atinal Wright Japan Orville Wright Kitty Hawk N. C Pomeroy Personals Conrad Ohlinger Campulis Earl Quivey Ptleasant William Swatzel Atlanta Fred Swatzel Margaret Davis Kroger Rutland George Davises Millard Wildermuth Julius Smith Mise Emma” Smith Phil Meintart Chatter Strauss Homi Orbiston News Notes OOD Meigs Fernando Valley Bendvue Padre Cantor Spike Cook's Club Marshfield News Colegroves Market Middleport, Ohio Illiamson H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens Breakfast Club Betty Newton the Gas Company Girl Scouts Campfire Junior Cooks
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