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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1944

Page

10

Meigs Sends Two Groups To Columbus Induction Center Today

Fifteen Meigs County registrants left for induction at Fort Hayes Columbus after passing physicals. Eight more Meigs County registrants depart for Fort Hayes by bus for pre induction exams. Pomeroy Women’s Civic Club provided candy cigars and gum as donations fund this going away gesture.

Athens Messenger Meigs Columbus Induction Center Pomeroy Meigs County Fort Hayes Columbus Frank Butcher Cheshire Frank Cleland Racine Alva Laren Williams Worst Ave Gallipolis James Max Hoping Carpenter Faul Orin Ervin RFD Kenneth Everett Russell Harrison Aye Akron James Eudell Middleswart Portland George Everett Frederick Lone Bottom George Bryant Hudson Brick Street Levi Adam Partlow Bernard Dale Gilkey Eugene Harless Star Fomeroy John Robert Lambert W. Locust Street Newark Harold Grant Vineyard Long Bottom Raymond Ruben Barber Robert Patrick Thornton James Jaret Buckley Reedsville Thomas Edward Parks Heets~ville Onio Haickory Pennsylvania

Middleport Social Notes Holiday memories and service men visits

A Middleport social column recalls a double celebration for eight year old Larry Baker born December 27 with a small party and ice cream. It notes Sir Walter Roush on leave awaiting a presidential citation and lists multiple Christmas visits by service members and their families, plus local civic hospitality and caroling.

Middleport Larry Lee Baker Ruth and Frances Chase Lois Ann Smith Larry Ernest Baker

Courthouse Cupola Birds Face Two Man Battle

Sheriff Ralph Welker and Deputy Frank Clark fought hundreds of starlings in the courthouse cupola. Using bats and clubs they killed over 400 birds and collected them in two sacks. An icy roof hindered the cleanup.

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Frank Clark

New Year Services Across Pomeroy Churches

Pomeroy churches announce New Year Eve and Sunday services. Federated Church holds watch night at 11 p.m. with resolutions to be shared with the pastor and last year’s resolutions returned. Trinity Lutheran offers 6 51 p.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. Divine Worship with Holy Communion. Christian Science meets 10 45 a.m. with Bible citation. First Baptist plans 7 30 p.m. evening sermon No Rehearsal for 1945 and 10 15 a.m. Lord's Supper. Additional services listed for Rutland Carpenter Mt Union and United Methodist with times and themes.

Pomeroy Federated Church Ralph Kuether Trinity Lutheran Church of the Lutheran Hour Trinity Lautheran Church Butternut Street West Main Hilmar Th. Rosenberg Christian Science Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave Peter First Baptist Baptist Church Ralph Zunder Rutland C.J. Bowen C. A. Swick First Baptist — Carpenter Charles J. Bowen John Rawlings MT. Union Baptist M. A. Epple United Methodist Glenna Rummel Salvation Army Officer’s Training College New York City Minersville Methodist Church Roush

Harrisonville Christmas Party Notes and Social Roundup

Harrisonville reports a Christmas party at the Presbyterian church with photos by Mrs. Kair of Middleport, gift exchanges, and a pot luck lunch. The column lists local visitors and guests from Canton, Columbus, Albany, Janesville, Dayton, Pur George, and other nearby towns, along with family visits and holiday dinners.

Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Kair Middleport John Blackwood Donald Canton Homer Welsh Arthur Woodyard Sor Harold Ball Columbus Arthur Stewart Albany Theo. Hinds Janesville Hallie Knopp Frances Sanders Gregory Dayton Etla Knopp Earl Knight Middlepor Charles Clay Clinton Gilkey Russel Gallipolis Kenneth Welsh Letha Jewell Burmingham Harry Dean Claw Waggoner Ituhs Diehl Rush Diehl Besne Coterml Air Jonah Cotterill Henry Waggoner Clair Elizabethy Lambert Daston Mae Bail Francis Welsh Billy

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Gathers for Christmas

Pomeroy social notes detail Christmas visits and gatherings. Mrs Williams attends funeral with relatives from Natomime and Hunter's Field. Local groups host garden club and Secret Thirteen Club Christmas parties with carols and gift exchanges.

Dorcas Brief News Notes Selections From Area Folks

Dorcas Brief News Notes records Christmas visits and furloughs of local service members. Robert Beegle arrives from overseas for a 13 day home leave with parents in Akron, with brothers Carl and Paul also on furloughs. Others include Mrs. Sadie Beaver in Columbus, Douglas Johnson in Zanesville, and Rev. Mrs. Lucas visiting family. Ellen Thoren dies in Chicago, survived by a daughter and two sons including Joe Thoren of Meigs County.

Dorcas Robert Beegle Mr Beegle Richard Akron Tom France Sadie Beaver Columbus Douglas Johnson Zanesville Cpl Carl Beegle Cal. Paul, Beegle Carl Tennessee Paul Texas Richard Beegle Mary Low Arkon Bob Foreign Service Lucas Christmas James Ingram Guy Beegle Grover Salser Kenneth Wirt Wooster Livya Johnson Cleveland Nellie Johnson Lawrence Lillian Salser Chicago Pomeroy Ellen Thoren Joe Thoren Virginia Hamm Meigs County

Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kleerex Claim

An ad touts Kleerex as a safe medicated liquid that dries pimples overnight. It promises a money back guarantee if not convinced by first use and claims users gain a clear complexion by the next day.

Extend Thanks For Gifts To County Wards

Mr and Mrs Glen Thompson temporary superintendent and matron of the Meigs County Infirmary announce thanks for Christmas generosity from fraternal and civic groups and citizens. Wards enjoyed a holiday breakfast and a noon dinner. Gifts included cash from Meigs Aerie and other organizations, assorted candy fruits and nuts, ice cream and cake, stockings from the Salvation Army, and support from local churches and groups.

Pomeroy Glen Thompson Meigs County Infirmary Meigs Aerie Order of Eagles Robert Roberts Federated Church Order of Eastern Star Loyal Pass Class Middleport Church of Christ Meigs Groc Ery Company Salvation Army Peat Claus

Izaak Walton League Charter Meeting Planned in Pomeroy

Membership in the Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is growing with over 125 as charter members. The charter meeting is planned for Jan 17 at the Martin Hotel with a banquet to open the proceedings. Temporary secretary J E White announced the figures and officials expect no change in plans. A preliminary officers’ meeting was held at Grace Episcopal Church to outline the charter program and speaker.

Martin Hotel

46th New Year’s Ball Sponsored by Pomeroy Firemen

The Pomeroy Firemen’s Association hosts its 46th annual New Year’s Ball at the Junior High School on Saturday night. Dancing runs 9 to 2 with prizes including a War Bond, gold ring, coal, and merchandise. Net receipts go to the National War Fund. Alva Will announces details.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Firemen’s Association National War Fund Alva Will Kiein Kats Albert Young Firemen’s Association Elbert Robinson

Last Day To File For Feed Payment In Meigs County

Meigs County farmers must file dairy feed payment evidence and applications for Sept Oct production and sales by December 30. Evidence for November December accepted Jan 4 to Feb 23 at the Meigs County AAA Office. Payment rate is 70 cents per cwt on whole milk and 11 cents per pound of butterfat for cream and butter sold.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Bus Driver John Weaver Arranges Christmas Reunion

Thanks to Racine bus driver John Weaver a family reunion was held Christmas Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Dillon Cross in Pomeroy. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Foss and son from Pomeroy, Mr and Mrs George Foss and family, Mr and Mrs Perry Mitch with children, Mrs William Brit and daughter from Middleport, and Mr and Mrs Norman Foss from Pt Pleasant. After dinner and a social, Weaver returned the guests to their homes.

Middleport Personals W McComas McComas I E Miller K. Smith Cleveland J K Smith George Hayes Beech Sr C. E. Smith Barrie Marie Smith Paul French Faul Small Pauline Kitchen Pomeres Avalee Farra Max Wickman Shiram Kauff Nebraska Eddie Blake John Talbait Joan Ripley Santi Barsotti Nitro Norma Lippi R. C. Burton Rosiland Kentucky William Theobald A. L. Egnor Harrisburg James Hawley James Mildred Hawley W. S.f Hawleys Long Bottom Pomeroy Henry Ewing Mulberry Paul Barnes Jed Webster, Jr Alice Ewing Alyin Florence Rich Gay Heines Law Renee Reuter J . Pontiac Mich Viola Gilkey Gallipolis Dorothy Gilkey William Ehichinger Bernice Darst Darst Claude Darst William Murray Columbus Charles Durst J. A. Biggs Dale Congreve Bertie Wyilis Hil C. D. Adkins Dayton Helen Biggs Youngstown Ralph Biggs Opal Birchfield Middleport Biggs Dorsel Biggs Clarence Randolph Flora Ralph McGee John Weaver Racine Dillon Cross Weaver William Foss George Foss Perry Mitch Wiliam Brit Norman Foss Pt Pleasant

Announce Services In Middleport

A recognition service for students will be observed at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport on Saturday morning at 10 30 a m The Rev H A Rothrock will be in charge The event highlights the community’s appreciation for student achievements with a brief sermon and fellowship afterward

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Sqq H. A. Rothrock

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