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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1944

Page

20

Meigs County men report for Columbus induction today

Meigs County registrants depart for Fort Hayes Columbus for induction and pre induction physicals. Pomeroy Civic Club provides candy cigarettes and gum as farewell treats donated by local citizens. Names include Franz Butcher Cheshire Frank Cleland Racine Alva Williams 426 First Ave Gallipolis James Max Haping Carpenter Faut Orin Ervin RFD 1 Racine Kenneth Everett Russell 855 Harrison Ave Akron Floyd J. Grimm Syracuse Vana Spaulding RFD 1 Rutland Soho Jacob Mayer 486 Lincoln St Middleport Donald Wilson Miller 608% E Main St Pomeroy Clarence Owens Freeman Rutland Harold Chester Russell Akron Eugene Harless Star Route Pomeroy John Robert Lambert Newark Harold Grant Vineyard RFD 2 Long Raymond Ruben Harber RFD 3 Long Robert Patrick Thornton RFD 2 Pomeroy James Jaret Buckley Reedsville Thomas Edward Parks RFD 1 Reedsville Ohio Transferred from Lach Board No 1 for Marion County Leader Alva Loren William

Pomeroy Meigs County Fort Hayes Columbus Ous Meigs Franz Butcher Cheshire Frank Cleland Racine Alva Loren Williams First Ave Gallipols James Max Haping Carpenter Faut Orin Ervin RFD Kenneth Everett Russell Harrison Ave Akrondames Budell Middleswart Portland George Everett Frederick, Jr Long Bottom George Bryant Hudson Brick Street Les Adam Partlow McIntosh Ave Akron Eugene Harless John Robert Lambert W. Locust Street Newark Harold Grant Vineyard Raymond Ruben Harber Robert Patrick Thornton James Jaret Buckley Reedsville Thomas Edward Parks Ohio Hickory Pennsylvania

Middleport Social Notes Celebrates Christmas and Birthdays

Middleport notes recall Larry Baker’s birthday party with Ruth Chase Lois Ann Smith and others amid bad weather. Also recorded are home visits, holiday gatherings, service members on leave and local residents visiting relatives in Flora and nearby towns during Christmas week.

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

Battle Starlings in Courthouse Cupola

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

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Frank Clark

New Year Eve Services at Pomeroy Churches

Pomeroy churches announce New Year’s Eve services. Federated iChurch will hold an 11 p.m. service with a resolutions segment. Trinity Lutheran in Pomeroy begins Sunday worship with 7 p.m. Holy Communion and a New Year message. Christian Science and Baptist services also listed with times and topics.

Pomeroy Federated iChurch Ralph Kuether Trinity Lutheran Church of the Lutheran Hour Trinity Lutheran Church Butternut Street West Main Hilmar Rosenberg

Harrisonville Christmas Circle Party Notes and Visitors

Harrisonville report covers a Christmas party at the Presbyterian church with photo slides by Mrs. Karr of Middleport, gift exchanges and a potluck lunch. The item lists numerous local families visiting relatives in Canton, Columbus, Dayton, Gallipolis, Buringham, Darton, Racine and Little Rock, with several marriages, visits, and holiday dinners noted.

Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Karr Middleport John Blackwood Donald Canton Bromer Arthur Woodsard Harold Bail Collumbus Arthur Stewart Albany Letha Jewell Bur Ingham Henry Wagéoner Clair Elizabeth Lambert Darton Bige Lambert George Gibson Little Rock Ark Frank Gibson Fr. Mead Kate Wilson Ada Sasterday Racine

Pomeroy Social Notes Holiday Gatherings and Meetings

Pomeroy society notes detail a family Christmas dinner at Mulberry Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ewing with relatives from Pontiac and nearby towns attending. Funeral attendance for Wid Williams by Mrs. Mary McBrayer and Pvt. Quigley Long is noted, with Williams family plans to visit in West Virginia. Local clubs in Chester held Christmas events, including garden and social group gatherings, with details on attendees and floral awards, and the Pomeroy personal notices list guests visiting and holiday meals with relatives in the area.

Wid Williams Mary McBrayer Natomime W. Va Pvt Quigley Long Hunter’s Field Williams McBrayer Florence Eldeana Chester Chester Pearl Koblentz B. K. Ridenour

Furloughs And Family Visits Highlight Dorcas Brief News Notes

Dorcas Brief News Notes reports Sgt. Robert Beegle arriving from overseas for a 30 day furlough with his Akron parents and brother. Various Beegles and relatives visit from Columbus Zanesville Cleveland and Tennessee while references note a death in Chicago and family connections through Meigs County. Joe Thoren, husband of Virginia Tamm, resides in Meigs County.

Dorcas Robert Beegle Guy Beegie Richard Akron Tom France Sadie Beaver Columbus Douglas Johnson Zanesville Cpl Carl Guy Beecle Lucas Grover Salser W Kenneth Wirt Wooster Lloyd Johnson Cleveland M Welle Johnson Lawrence Lillian Salser Colunbus Ed Salser Marjory Kenneth Chicago Ellen Thoren Joe Thoren Virginia Tamm Meigs County

Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kleerex Claim

Advert declares a liquid Kleerex dries pimples overnight and promises a money back guarantee if not convinced. It markets a 50 cent product and invites readers to join satisfied users with clear complexions.

Thanks For Gifts to County Wards

Mr and Mrs Glen Thompson temporary superintendent and matron at Meigs County Infirmary announce thanks for fraternal groups and citizens who supported county wards at Christmas. Wards received breakfast treats, a noon dinner, and assorted gifts including candy fruit nuts and groceries from groups such as Meigs Aerie Eagles Girl Scouts Federated Church Order of Eastern Star and the Salvation Army Santa Claus distributed stockings.

Pomeroy Glen Thompson Meigs Countey Infirmary Pine Meigs Aerie Order of Eagles Robert Roberts Federated Church Order of Eastern Star Middleport Church of Christ Bars Meigs Grocery Company Salvation Army Santa Claus Mrs. Thompson

Izaak Walton League Membership Grows

Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League gains members with 125 charter signups. Temporary secretary J E White says the chapter will formally organize January 17, with a banquet at the Martin Hotel and a Grace Episcopal parish house prep session.

Martin Hotel

New Year’s Ball Sponsored by Pomeroy Firemen

The 46th annual New Year’s Ball in Pomeroy will be held at the Junior High School Saturday night from 9 to 2. More than 125 prizes include a $25 War Bond and a gold ring with net proceeds to the National War Fund. The Klein Kats provide music. Albert Young leads the Firemen’s Association. Cadet Glenna Rummel of the Salvation Army speaks at the Federated Church event at 7:30 p.m.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Firemen‘s Association National War Fund Association Alva Will Klein Kats Albert Young Firemen's Association Alva Will i Elbert Robinson Minersville Glenna Rummel Salvation Army Officer’s Training College New York City Minersville Methodist Church Roush

Meigs County Dairy Feed Payment Filing Deadline

December 30 is the last day for Meigs County farmers to file evidence and applications for September October dairy feed payments. Evidence for November December is due January 4 to February 28. Payment rate is 70 cents per cwt for whole milk and 11 cents per pound of butterfat for cream and butter sold.

Pomeroy Meigs County France

Reunion for Relatives Spans Pomeroy and Middleport

Bus driver John Weaver organized a Christmas Day reunion at the Dillon Cross home in Racine for kin from Pomeroy and Middleport. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Foss and son, Mr and Mrs George Foss and family, Mr and Mrs Perry Mitch and their children, Mrs William Britton and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Norman Foss. After dinner and social time, Weaver returned guests to their homes.

Middleport Personals LLW McComas 4fcComas J. Misler J. K. Smith Cleveland J. IK. Smith George Hayes Beech St Co. E. Smith Harrie Marie Smith Paul French Paul Smart Pauline Kitchen Fomeroy Avalee Farma Max Hickman Miriam Kauff Viet Nebraska Eddie Blake Lula John Talbot Joan of James Mildred Hawley W. S. T Hawleys Long Bottom Bernice Darst Wiliam Evehinger Darst Claude Darst Cpl William Murray Columbus Charles Durst Youngstown Clarence Randolph Flers Ralph McGee Pomeroy John Weaver Racine Middleport Dillon Cross Weaver William Foss George Foss Perry Mitch William Britton Norman Foss Pt. Pleasant

Announce Services In Middleport Heath Methodist Church

Middleport announces a recogni service for students at Heath Methodist Church on Sunday at 10 30 a m The theme is Part of a Great Whole The Rev H A Rothrock will assist in the service and charge portions of the program for the day

First Baptist First Baptist Church Ralph Zandel Middleport Heath Methodist Syn H. A. Rothrock

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