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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
3
POMEROY Daily visits to the County Recorder’s office reveal January figures showing 211 service discharges recorded to secure GI Bill benefits and job placement. Recorder George Meinnhart assigned a deputy to handle the workload, though staff constraints persist.
POMEROY Tahlman Krumm of Burgess and Niple will meet Pomeroy Village Council Friday at 7 30 PM to discuss proposed sewage disposal plant and water works plans. The meeting is open to the public and residents are urged to attend and voice views on the project. Real estate activity in Meigs County remains high. In January 109 pieces of property changed hands including residences and business property.
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Geraldine Elizabeth Evans and George Mumford Taylor at St Peter's Episcopal Church in Gallipolis with Attendants named. Local society notes include organization of WSCS Evening Circle, plus Middleport personals detailing visits, military service returns, travels, and residents moving to Gallipolis.
Doug Sayre was brought into Common Pleas Court on parole violation counts tied to Hollering where intoxicating liquors were sold and drinking intoxicants. He received 60 days in welfare custody in Columbus, with a report to Judge Edgar Ervin before final sentence.
William Wetherald grand treasurer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will address Pome Roy Eagles at eight o clock Monday. The former Zanesville mayor will speak on Eagle objectives and accomplishments.
Mrs Charles Gibbs hosted her contract club and guests Monday at her home with dinner at 630. Mildred Rice won high score and Mary Bennett the guest prize. DAR to meet with Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter hosting by Pearl Hysell and Leslie Keller on February meeting at Mulberry Ave. American Glass talk by Manning Webster noted. Pomeroy person als mention visits from Lawrence Weed and Albert Russell in Blue & Grey Confectionery project. Mrs Herman Burt visited from Parkersburg. Betsy Ebersbach of Ohio University returned for the second semester and will travel to Columbus Friday. Mr and Mrs J A Biges and family hosted weekend guests C D Adkins and Mrs J A Biggs, who returned home Monday.
Mrs Helen Hanson Curtis was dragged from the sidewalk to the Kroger parking lot late Tuesday near midnight by an unknown assailant. She freed herself as passersby heard her screams and the man fled. Local officers continue investigations.
Meigs County Probate Court issues marriage licenses to Oliver Sale 31 Maynard Mass and Gertrude Pirtunho 23 Hobson Orville Toney 21 Glenwood W Va Edith Tolliver 17 Middleport and AL Youell 56 Middleport Mae Louse Cottii 52 Middleport with listed residences.
More than 50 people enrolled in the first session of the School of Religion at Federated Church in Pomeroy. Courses covered New Testament, Old Testament, Africa, teaching methods, and a study book Misplaced Americans. Enrollment remains open. fee is one dollar. Second session set for next Monday at 7 15 p m.
POMEROY The Purple Panthers will meet Nelsonville Greyhounds at the Junior High gym Friday night with the reserves starting at 7 30 pm Officials are Stewart of Marietta and Brown of Gallipolis. Local reserves have one loss this season and are mostly upperclassmen.
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