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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1945

Page

2

Purple Panthers Seek Win After Slim Victory Over Greyhounds

The Purple Panthers, fresh from a 39-34 win over Jacksonville Greyhounds, aim to extend a short two game streak against the Jackson Ironmen Friday at the local gym. Earlier the Panthers lost 28-55 at Jackson. Spotlight on Skinny Lehew's sharp wing shots and the efforts of Rosbaum and Schwab.

Meroy Panthfresh Sonville Greyhounds Sday Mg Jackson Ironmen Panth Amen Jackson Jane Lehew Rosbaum Schwab

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Flush Reminder Ad

Doan's Pills advertised as a trusted remedy for excess acids and waste in the blood. The ad claims they help relieve tired kidneys, dark circles, and eye bags by flushing waste from the blood, urging readers to consult their druggist for this brand used for over 40 years.

Nature J Mibes Dso Millisbe

Pomeroy Gathers for Memorial and Weekend Basketball

Mrs. Mary Rupe was notified by the War Department that her son, Pfc Howard E Collins, previously listed MIA, has been killed in action in France on Nov 17 1944. A confirming letter would follow. A separate note reports Stanley delivering strong defense in recent play.

Pomerox Mary Rupe War Department Pfc Howard E. Collins France

Rocksprings Grange Will Meet Friday

The Grange in Rocksprings will hold a Friday evening meeting with a program including Roll call garden hints the origin of St Valentine a poem and a Valentine box activity plus refreshments served by local members.

Pomeroy—Rocksprings Grange St. Valentine Emma’ Greuser Helen Radford Lincoln Agnes Dixon W A Morgan Valentine Amos Leonard Lawrence Leonard Clara Humphrey

Pomeroy Social Notes Birthdays and weddings recounted

Pomeroy social notes recount a birthday dinner for Mrs Roy Tracy and family members, a fifth birthday party for Larry Tracy, a birthday visit to Mrs Florence Richards with flowers and cards, and multiple notices of marriages, home visits, and returning servicemen. The item lists guests, local families, and recent events in town society.

Amsbury Roy Tracy Larry Mr. Tracy Asenath Ann Tracy Tracys Jack Amsbury Eloise Fox Pomeroy

Pins Presented To Pomeroy Eastern Star Members

Past Matron Edith Bowen and Past Patron Homer Carleton received pins for 1944 service at a Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star meeting. Presentation by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tracy. W.M. Jean Hart and W.P. Homer Carleton presided. yearbooks announced. refreshments provided by local members.

Pomeroy Edith Bowen Homer Carleton Order of Eastern Star Everett Tracy Jean Hart W.M Carleton W. P Nolan Swackhammer Paul Nease Harry Bowen Edith Hazel Bowen

Hold Meier Rites At Church Friday

Funeral services for James Meier will be held Friday at Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM. Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7 30 PM. He died at his home in Naylors Run Wednesday. He leaves two sisters Barbara Sauer of Huntington and Mary Quillen of Cinemnaty, and a brother George Meier at home. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Church James Meier Naylor

Farm Specialist Speaks at Racine on Farm Basics

POMEROY Floyd DeLashmutt farm management specialist from Ohio State University told Racine farmers that capital labor and management form the core of the farm business. He stressed sound management and that the top eight inches of soil underpins all farm income. He urged Meigs County farmers to improve livestock quality and management for better returns. The meeting was part of a series sponsored by Soil Conservation District Supervisors Vocational Agricultural Departments and the Agricultural Extension Service.

Soil Conservation District Supervisors Vocational Agricultural Departments Agricultural Extension Service

POMEROY-Cassie Sayre Dies in Wheeling W Va

Casie Sayre Pomeroy died in Wheeling West Virginia. The body will reach Mason City West Virginia this afternoon. Funeral services are tentatively planned for Friday afternoon at Letart.

Pomeroy Cassie Sayre Wheeling W. Va Mason City Letart

Gibbs Funeral Held At Hemlock Grove

Funeral services for Sheridan Gibbs were held Sunday afternoon at Hemlock Grove. He died at his home and is survived by his wife Julia Gibbs two daughters Mrs Erma Smith of Pomeroy and Mrs Mollie Greenlee of Dayton one son Gerald at home and other relatives.

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