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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1945

Page

2

Garden Club Meets At Hartinger Home

The Garden Club gathered at the Hartinger home in Pomeroy Meigs County to view floral displays and color photos. City officials and merchants cooperated with War Production Board fuel saving orders causing weekend closures of taverns confectioneries and theaters while several venues remained open under board approval.

Pomeroy Middleport Jay D. B. Hart Meigs County Third Ave Floris Brown Gene Eagles Club Kell Grate Ray Sherman Givroy Walter Wolfe War Production Board Bendyue Meigs Temple Theater Helen Zwiefel Lyons Columbus Middleport Council Ohio Fuel Gas Company Higgine

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Baseball and Track Gossip

New York roundups feature Branch Rickey impersonator prompts and a Dodgers enthusiasm ad. Lefty Gomez ponders a comeback amid Yankee sale talk. Chr Barney Ewell explains sprinting rise, citing self defense in Lancaster. Track season sketches note Jack Lavelle's concerns over firing recalls and early mishaps. Burt Donelli endears at Sampson Naval Training Center after bringing Cleveland Rams to entertain away home troops.

New York Branch Rickey Arthur loUipepa Star Brooklyn Dodger Bazaar Lefty Gomez Yankees Gomez Ewell Barney Ewell Camp Kilmer N. 1 Mane Lancaster Lalwaya the Mill Jack Lavelle Prizidgen Milwaukee Journal

Middleport Minstrels Announced

The New Dixieland Minstrels benefit by the Middleport Volunteer Firemen, directed by H. H. Mees, will be at Middleport High School Auditorium February 13 and 14. Tickets on sale at Martin and Roller in Middleport and Stark Pharmacy in Pomeroy. Rehearsals progress well. premier cast includes Herman Hoppes, Rutland, and Mees. Cast features include Frank B. Will, Charles Walburn, Trell Schoenleb, Ben Nuetzling, Eddie Romine, Lee Campbell, Glenn Roush, Sam Walters, R. C. Tucker man. Soloists include Mrs. R. C. Fowler and Dayton Will. Mrs. Lilian Sileff to accompany.

Middleport Dixieland Minstrels Herman Hoppes Rutland H. H. Mees Mees Frank B. Will Pomeroy Charles Walburn Trell Schoenleb Ben Nuetzling Eddie Romine Lee Campbell Glenn Roush Sam Walters R. C. Tuckerman R. C. Fowler Canada Dayton Will

Engagement of Miss Margaret Fink to William Snr

Pomeroy announces the engagement of Miss Margaret Fink daughter of Ghice Fink to William Snr of Wadsworth Ohio. Miss Fink is a Rutland High School graduate. The wedding date will be set in the near future.

Pomeroy Margaret Fink Ghice Fink William Snr Wadsworth, O

Seniors Give Program at Assembly

Pomeroy Senior High School students presented an assembly Friday led by Mary K. Foster as announcer and a Scripture reading by Foster. Lawrence Rose and William Zahorek led the Pledge of Allegiance. The program included skits A Night In the Library and A Night of Madness with students Pat Duffy Edgar Abbott Eileen Duckler Howard English Jeanning Evans Betty Holsinger Opal Howell George Fisher Roy Holter Gloria Fischer Charles White and others urging 9 percent War Stamps and Bonds participation.

Pomeroy Ethel Garlang Pomeroy Senior High School Mary K. Foster Lawrence Rose William Zah Pat Duffy Edgar Abbott Eileen Duckler Howard English Jeanning Evans Betty Holsinger Opal Howell George Fisher Roy Holter Gloria Fischer Charles White Student Activities’ Association Bernice Darst Jeannine Evans Helen Hysell Nancy Gilmore Hileen Cuckier Mojo Pat Dutty

Junior High Debates on War Training in Meigs County

Meigs County students stage a Junior High debate on compulsory military training amid a midyear assembly. The Pomeroy group debated One Year of Military Training as a local issue. Bruce Scholl and Charles Slack led the affirmative. Ethan Hempton and June Unroe the negative, judged by Polly Dill and others.

Middleport Meigs County Howard Ewing Leslie E. Dilig Portsmouth Ohio James Switalski Racine General Office Meigs Pomeroy Inteam Bethany Bulld Jdustry Misi Jing Baptist West Virginia Junior High Assembly Agcom Pomeroy Bend Bruce Scholl Charles Slack Ethan Hempton June Unroe Polly Dill William Smith John Werry Pat Hennessy Franklin Bolan Kenneth Harris Donald Betzing George, Vaughan Jeanie Zahl Jim Lochary Betty Custer Eddie Ash Frederick

Surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs Woodard

Mrs William Woodard entertained with a surprise birthday for Mrs Eva Quivey featuring a pink and white cake inscribed Happy Birthday Mother. Guests included Molly Love Della Mitchell Jane And Hite and many others with a dessert course to conclude the evening.

William Woodard Eva Quivey Bertha Russell Eva Hendrix Jessie Jones Clare Thomas Frances Smith

Birthday party honors Patty Higgins at Higgins home

Middleport guests gathered for Patty June Higgins birthday at her parents home last week. Attendees included Nancy Hartley Joann Nobles Charlene Dillard Shirley Evans Lars Ann Staith Vivienne Little Ethel Nash Alberta Little Diane Reichman Marvel Stewart Marjorie Thomas Betty Morris Charlotte Don Hazle Juanita Hawkins. Pink and white cake with ten candles served with ice cream and lemonade as gifts were exchanged.

Middleport Patty June Higgins Patty

Peter Smith Dies At Daughter's Home

Peter Smith 80 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. Nellie Finley Laurel St after extended illness. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Surviving sons Myre Finley Norman Smith Jacquetta Laudermilk Paul Smith Walter Carl and brothers Chirk and Charles and five sisters Hannah Sattong and Mrs Edward Baleh plus other relatives.

Pomeroy Peter Smith Nellie Finley Laurel St Ewing Myre. Finley Norman Smith Jacquetta Laudermilk Columbus Paul Smith Huntington Walter Carl San Diego Calalso Chirk Charles Cincinnati Hannah Sattong Edward Baleh Haverilli, Maes

Middleport Women Return From Hospital

Middleport reports several women discharged from Holzer Hospital after a Saturday return via Rawtings-Coats ambulance. Mrs Harley Devol goes home to rest, Mrs William Telteseimer, Mrs Everett McManaway and infant, and Mrs Sarahe listed among those discharged. Nearby Donna Jean Reichman returns to Columbus. Mrs Hetteseimer and McManaway’s daughter stay with relatives. Mrs Wise to visit daughter. An elderly patient, aged 85, recovering from a broken hip.

Middleport Holzer Hospital Rawtings-Coats Harley Devol William Telteseimer Everett McManaway Sarahe

Festival of Lights Observed at Grace Episcopal Church

POMEROY The Festival of Lights was held Sunday evening at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Charles Baird delivering a sermon on Jesus the Light of the World. The service featured Ave Maria sung by the choir with members of the Pomeroy High School Gleam Club, and soloists Rose Mary Ward and Charles Stapley.

Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church Charles Baird Jesus Pomeroy Wich School Gleen Club Rose Mary Ward Charles Stapley

Ohio Downs Miami 60 40 in Weekend Basketball Win

Ohio University routed Miami 60 to 40 in a decisive performance. The win follows a prior close 42 40 loss to Miami, signaling a corrected emphasis and a strong rebound by the Bobcats at Orford and beyond.

Ohio University Miami Orford Bobcats

Optimism Keynote at Annual Baseball Meeting Dinner

The New York Baseball Writers Association dinner closed a three day major leagues meeting. Col Larry MacPhail stated James Byrnes would recognize wartime baseball value as wartime manpower and transport costs dominate.

New York Bane Baseball Writers’ ‘Association F ‘America Hotel Astor Ballroom Col Larry Mac Phall James F. Byrnes Patterson New York Yankees

Ohio Quintets Schedule Set Amid Conference Chase

Ohio UniversityBasketball notes report 28 games this week with the Bobcats routing Miami 60 to 40 behind Ralph Sayre as Akron and other Ohio teams pursue the Western Conference title. Upcoming fixtures include Otterbein Kenyon Wilmington Wilberforce and several Friday Saturday clashes as Ohio clubs press for key league games and out-of-state results.

Miami Nto Ralph Sayrer Bobcats Redskins Ohio Columbus Akron University Smiley Bobcat Advan Thay Schmidt Bucks Uumark Northwestern Strauss Bob Brandie Dean Nergonal Homas Trautwein USTRA Wisconsin Ohio Cleaners Byard V. C Mark Wylie Wit-Barber Mark Tenberg- Otterbein Baldwin Bailey wataco-Denison Akron Otterbein Kenyon Carpenter Howe Redskins Wilmington Wilberforce Candley Hieve Ohio University Neumaker Ohio Wesleyan Ashland Wittenmee Nostrand Agaz Tomorrowberg Muskingum Capital Towere Delaware Assumption Oberlin Bowling Green Univerity Elnnati Cincinnati Terbein Wooster Denison Nueves Grande West Virgini di Ohje Bae Day Wilmington Tel Bne Een Perry Heidelberg Maek Peva Bethany Kent State Ohio State Wagner Biaebex Wee Wittenberg Wright Ros Lin Baldwin-Wallace Minnem Wylie State Bilami Wallace Jegan Sonia University Case Mus- Grimes van Landingham Sainis Marquard Bowman Dito Post Office Snodgrass Graves The Zippers Parker Toledo Referco WE Carnegie “E Yech Lideburgh Marshall College Albion

Athens and Point Keglers Split Two Matches

Athens and Point Pleasant bowling squads split two matches in a Sunday event at Sports and Recreation. The Athens men rolled a 2767 three game total to defeat Point Pleasant by 257 pins, while the visiting women struggled to a split. Officials noted war relief fund contributions from game proceeds and highlighted baseball as a related charity effort with leaders including James Farley and Griffth addressing the crowd.

Athens Point “Pleasant Sports and Recreation Athena Point Pleasant James Farley Panera Lark Griffith Washington Senators Caleb . Haynes Army Air Farces Ebner Dasead The OWL Quentin Nolds Isports Dixie Walker Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Slocum Bill McKeek Cincinnati Reds Nda Tate Landis MacPhail

Missed Free Throws Highlight Team Efforts and Officials

Missed free throws tallied by Maldovan Sayre Mackey Wylie McCormick Porter Mohier led to a tight game. Personal fouls listed for Maldovan Sayre Mackey Brandle Van Landingham Samis Marquard Deshon McCormick Porter Norwine Snodgrass Mohler while officials Mechling and Eby oversaw the contest.

Maldovan Sayre Mackey Wylie McCormick Porter Mohier Brandle van Landingham Samis Marquard Deshon Norwine Snodgrass Mohler Mechling Eby

Zaleski Bulldogs Rally To Beat Vinton Rural 38 35

Zaleski Bulldogs overcame a halftime deficit to topple Vinton Rural 38 to 35 on local hardwood. They trailed 15-8 at intermission, cutting the gap to 26-23 by the third quarter.

Zaleski Zaleski Bulldogs Vinton Rural Bulldogs Ohio University Miami Capital Capital Walloped Kenyon, the Preliminary Game,§8 To 28; Otterbein Heidelberg Denison Newark Owens-Corn Bullnegs

Week’s 28 game quintets fall short in match losses

The report notes that included in the week’s 28 game quintets are squads that have lost. Details on teams and outcomes are limited, but the focus remains on the losses within the bundle of five-player lineups.

Meet in England Pension Notice For Bennett and Wood

Two soldiers Lt Warren Bennett and Chilly Wood of the Air Corps are reported to be granted a pension in England. Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bennett and Mr and Mrs Wood are stated as the next of kin in the fragmentary notice.

England Middleport Warren ‘Bennett Chilly Wood Air, ‘Corps Charles Bennett M Wood

Fellowship Plans Meeting in Racine

Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church in Pomeroy met at the church last night to install officers Frank Vaughan president June Whaley vice president Earl Ritters secretary Donald Betzing treasurer and Donald Ebersbach fourth commissioner. The group, adviser Mrs C Ny Tompkins, planned the county meeting in Racine with three cars expected to transport attendees, weather permitting.

Racine

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