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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

5

Scholarship Tests Slated For Meigs County Students

Meigs County will host scholarship tests at Pom eroy High School next Saturday with more than 40 students from area high schools competing. Overseen by Charles Haymen T C Porter and J E White, the exams measure upper quartile performance with certificates for top quartile. an agriculture scholarship at Ohio State University is also awarded to six Meigs entrants all from Racine.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Department of Education Pomeroy High School Charles Haymen Racine High School T. C. Porter Rutland Schools J. E. White Pomeroy Senior High School Ohio State University School of Agriculture Racine

Honor Roll Listed for Central Elementary Third Six Weeks

POMEROY Ralph Spencer principal of Central Elementary School announces the honor roll for the third six weeks. Students from first through sixth grade named include Carolyn Bell Edwina Bell Sally Foster Janet Harrison Kaaron Kelton Rosette Richard Marvin Spencer Jimmie Watson Sharon Young Rhonda Young Billie Young Joe Ann Bolinger Sandra Burns Barbara Eskew Sue Burns Albert Martin Charles McCabe James Norton Barrie Phillips Reva Rea Janice Richards Paul Roush James Smith Donald Spencer Gail Stivers Barbara Arnold Judy Curd Nancy Davidson Judy Davis Freda Dill Michael Fisher Paul Folmer Sandra Inghram James Lohse Madelyn Martin Carolyn Milhoan Ruth Rathburn Marlene Scholl Craig Wehring Sharon Ebersbach Larry Baker Florence Beards John Beav er Glenn Cecil Jerry Colmer Diana Daniels Roger Hyssel Helen Roush William Sterrett Danny Struble Fay Thomas Linda Lou Moore Danny Morris Rita Scholl Joe Ford Howard Cecil Margaret Hawk Iris Qualls Tommy Reuter Billy Sheridan Jane Spencer Kathryn Friley.

Paul Roush James Smith Donald Spencer Gail Stivers Barbara Arnold Judy Curd Nancy Davidson Judy Davis Freda Dill Michael Fisher Paul Folmer Sandra K. Ingraham James Lohse Madelyn Martin Carolyn Milhoan Ruth Rathburn Marlene Scholl Craig Wehring Sharon Ebersbach Larry Baker Florence Ann Beards John

FASTEETH powder aids loose dentures for comfort

An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture powder to keep plates firmly in place. It claims a pleasant taste and non acid formula with no gummy sensation, advising readers to obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.

Five Thousand Dollar Damage Suit Filed In Court

Edna E. Carelton sues John J. and Robert Roush for 5494.72 on a promissory note of 4338.30 with interest at 3 percent since July 21, 1941. Cedric W. Clark represents the plaintiff. Paul J. Stewart represents defendants Frank and Cora Buck in another action for judgment against Elmer S. and Christine Beegle. An action for divorce was filed against Mona Lee Graham by Joe E. Graham, who alleges neglect of duty. marriage occurred July 11, 1948 with no children.

Pomeroy Edna E. Carelton John J Robert Roush Cedric W. Clark Paul J. Stewart Frank Cora L. Buck Elmer S Christine Beegle Mona Lee Graham Joe E. Graham

Bal ed Straw Falls From Truck On Mulberry Ave

Donald Eugene Moorehouse 22 of Bowling Green Ohio drove a truck carrying baled straw north on Mulberry Ave at 830 p m Tuesday. The tied load loosened and one bale narrowly missed Charles Strauss as he passed. Three more bales fell onto Mrs George Parker's porch. Moorehouse was fined five dollars and costs for not securing the load.

Pomeroy Donald Eugene Moorehouse Bowling Green Ohio Mulberry Ave Charles Strauss George Parker Moorehouse

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Weddings

The Pomeroy column reports the St Pauls Ladies Society meeting at Mrs Clair Karrs home with 11 members and five new additions. Key events include readings and a piano solo, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 1 at the church parlors. The note also covers several local social items including weddings, guests, illnesses, and visits among families in Pomeroy and nearby towns.

Susan Frederick Jr. Birthday Dinner Observed in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs George Frederick Jr hosted a dinner in tribute to their daughter Susan for her second birthday. Guests included Elson and Pat O Connor nephews of Mrs Frederick from Pomeroy.

Pomeroy George Frederick Jr Susan Elson Pat O’connor Fredrick

Local residents visit and travel notes in brief

The Rev and Mrs Scott of Pittsburgh formerly of Pomeroy visited Mr and Mrs Herman Warner on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Don Collins and their son Ronny left Wednesday for Detroit to visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Benedict. Mrs Ernest Ritchie has returned from Lexington Kentucky and is living in New Haven. Mrs Bertha Wilson and daughter Joan returned to their home.

Florida Jack Lanagan Pittsburgh D. W. Welch Lincoln Heights Jennifer Lohse Harold Lohse Naylor Ralph Gilmore Joan Columbus Thomas Cherry Cedar Rapids Iowa Carol French Middleport Geraldine Seelig Chester Rd Danny Henry Cunningham Max Folmer Emma Davis Dow Folmer George Fredrick, Jr Joyce Susan Fredrick Grace Louden George Folmer Scott Pomeroy Herman Warner Don Collins Ronny Detroit Arthur Benedict Ernest Ritchie Lexington New Haven Bertha Wilson

Marked Increase Noted In Sales Of New Cars

POMEROY Meigs County reports a notable rise in January new car and truck sales. Sixty two cars and 19 new trucks were sold, with total January revenue $644.95 and county share $444 while state share was $200.65. In December total vehicles were 42.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Probate Court Notes on Multiple Estates

Edith M Bolinger administrations first final and distributive account for James S Dudgeon estate. Frank Cleland named executor for Ruth Weldon. Earl Willis settles Lovina Willis estate. Donald Hope Richardson and Glenn Edward Richardson file first final account for Wilbur Ervin Richardson.

Pomeroy Edith M. Bolinger James S. Dudgeon Frank Cleland Ruth Weldon Sutton Township Earl Willis Lovina Willis Donald Hope Richardson Glenn Edward Richardson Wilbur Ervin Richardson

Mrs Louis Walker Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs Louis Walker has been returned to her home from Meigs General Hospital. Her daughter Miss Hilda Terrill of Colorado stays to care for her. Another daughter Mrs Helen Cline has returned to Akron after visiting during Mrs Walker’s serious illness.

Pomeroy Louis Walker Meigs General Hospital Hilda Terrill Colorado Helen Cline Walker Akron

Power Firm Names New Manager for Valley Division

Donovan E. Neely of Bellaire is appointed manager of the Residential Sales Dept in the Ohio Power Co Valley Division with offices in Portsmouth. He succeeds Robert W. Moore and has 27 years with the company including prior service as Bellaire Sunnyside Division manager. He led the division Veterans Association chapter and served two years in the U S Marine Corps.

Pomeroy Donovan E. Neely Bellaire Ohio Power Co Valley Portsmouth E. D. Dougherty Robert W. Moore Neely Sunnyside Ohio Power Veteran's Association U.S. Marine Corps

Fire in Oil City Destroys 3 Buildings Forcing 50 Families Out

A $100000 blaze in Oil City Pennsylvania drove 50 families from their homes and destroyed three central business district buildings Tuesday night. The fire caused extensive damage and disrupted downtown activity as crews worked to contain the flames.

Oil City

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