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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

6

Ohio Power plans 18 million investment in new plant

Ohio Power Co announces an 18 million dollar construction program tied to a 550000 kW steam generating station with four units planned by 1952. The project, part of an AG&E five year expansion, includes a 132000 volt line to Millbrook Park Substation and a total system spend of about 264.4 million by AG&E by year end.

Ohio Power Co Ohio Power Appalachian Electric Power Co American Gas & Electric Co Andrews Millbrook Park Portsmouth Kress

Pomeroy Safety Award Highlighted At Ohio Power Dinner

Pomeroy District of the Ohio Power Co received a safety merit certificate from W Frecker at a Russell’s Home dinner on West Main Street. The six year no lost time record earned the district a Valley Division contest victory. Attendees included H B Kress E D Daugherty Robert W Moore and Joe Conway.

Pomeroy Ohio Power Co Russell W. Main St W. Frecker Canton H. B. Kress Portsmouth Ironton Chesapeake Robert W. Moore Joe Conway

Income Tax Assistance Schedule for Southeast Ohio

A deputy collector of internal revenue will visit five Southeast Ohio communities to help taxpayers file 1949 returns and estimate 1950 returns. Locations and dates include Logan February 13, McConnville February 14, Middleport February 17, Nelsonville February 15, and Pomeroy February 16. Deadline is March 15.

Internal Revenue Ohio Logan Mcconnellville Postoffice Middleport Nelsonville Pomeroy

Beech Grove Cemetery Trustees Elect Leaders and Plan Improvements

Beech Grove Cemetery trustees met in the mayor's office reelecting John Sauvage as chairman and appointing Otho Murray as sexton with Walter Vaughan as secretary. They reported a 1949 profit after losses since 1937, authorized planting 70 rose bushes and a new funeral tent, and approved a deed sale of 2000 square feet to Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Stanbury was reappointed for six years.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Hart Stanbury

Ohio Third For Surplus for Education Institutions

Ohio ranked third in the nation for surplus property distributed to schools colleges and universities over the past three years. Between October 1946 and November 1949 Ohio institutions received 22 604 168 dollars via a warehouse at the Ohio State Fairgrounds with about 3 percent carrying charge. Beneficiaries included 1211 public and secondary schools 143 private secondary schools 3074 public elementary schools 653 private elementary schools nine public junior colleges and 87 private junior colleges and universities.

Columbus Ohio Clyde Hissong California New York Hissong Ohio State Fairground

Meigs Hospital Admissions And Discharges

Admissions list includes B F Barnhill Shade medical Charles Rayburn Pomeroy medical Lina Detzel Syracuse medical Ioma Duffy Pomeroy surgical Ernest Bing Middleport surgical Tim Reutzling Middleport surgical Mrs Ray Roush Racine surgical Dorothy Oxyer Cheshire Lawton Templeton Jr Pome ry medical Discharges include Mrs John Beaver and daughter Pomeroy Mrs Jack Covert and son Middleport Roy Marty Lynn Morarity Pomeroy Dora Lantz Pomeroy Mrs Eugene Fink and son Rutland Patsy Ruth Ford Pomeroy Mrs Jay Alice Racine R E Roush Racine Births record Dorothy Oxyer Cheshire a son.

B. F. Barnhill Shade Medical Charles Rayburn Pomeroy Lina Detzel Syracuse Ioma Duffy Surgical Dorothy Oxyer Cheshire Lawton Templeton, Jr John Beaver Jack Covert Middleport Marty Lynn Morarity Dora Lantz Eugene Fink Rutland Patsy Ruth Ford Jay Alice Racine R. E. Roush

Rutland Notes on Obituary Birth Announcements

Relatives report the death of Mrs Dan Shumaker formerly Minnie Barton on January 28 in Columbus Ohio Funeral services were held there She was a niece of A T Barton Elza Barton Burl Barton and Mrs Myrtle Barrett Fred Winn recovering from flu George Atkins and Harold Rice attend events in nearby towns Birth announcements include a son David Keith born January 21 at Holzer Hospital and a son James Monroe born January 31 at the Meigs Clinic O E Stansbury mentioned in the notice

Rutland Dan Shumaker Columbus Minnie Barton Thomas Barton Shumaker A. T. Barton Elza Barton Burl Barton Myrtle Barrett Fred Winn George Atkins Pomeroy Harold Rice David Kieth Holzer Hospital Gene Frick James Monroe Meigs Clinic O. E. Stansbury

OU Student Is Guest In Middleport

MIDDLEPORT Miss Mildred Ann Ohlinger has returned to Ohio University after spending her midyear vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Ohlinger on N Fourth Ave and in Washington D C with General and Mrs J E Hull Lucile Davis at Ft Myers She was accompanied home by Mrs Hulls parents Mr and Mrs T H Davis who have been guests of their son in law and daughter Miss Ohlinger toured Washington and visited Mount Vernon and Georgetown.

Middleport Mildred Ann Ohlinger Ohio University William Ohlinger N. Fourth Ave Washington, D. C J. E. Hull Lucile Davis Ft. Myers

Honor Roll At Rutland Announced

POMEROY T. C. Porter of Rutland schools announces the honor roll for the third six weeks. Lists include Seniors Pearl Cross Virgil Goff Janet Ogdin Paul Patterson Maxine Rumfield Naomi Snowden Joan Utsinger Mickey Williams Samuel Wright Maxine Siders Virginia McKinney Eleanor Myers Juniors Shirley Clemmens Rose Slanter Mary Russell Joan Snowden Barbara Swadley Sophomores Jon Cotterill Bob Denison Mary Dyke Betty Farmer Wanda Foster Alan Halliday Carolyn Miller James Osler June Patterson Helen Rife Kathleen Snowden Helen Stevens Darlene Wolfe Freshmen Carol Woates Marcia Russell Joan Montgomery Marjorie May Wanda Kessinger Evelyn Forbes Harvey O'Dell Eighth grade Donna Jean Bolen Betty Cremeans Barbara Delaney Norris Goff Donna Jean Hysell Ruth Hysell Mary Ann Rupe Ronald Nicholson Alme Russell Seventh grade Russell Carson Kathleen Onch Walter Hysell Mary Johnston Alberta Snowden Marilyn Turner

Pomeroy T. C. Porter Rutland Pearl Cross Virgil Goff Janet Ogdin Paul Patterson Maxine Rumfield Naomi Snowden Joan Utsinger Mickey Williams Samuel Wright Maxine Siders Virginia McKinney Eleanor Myers Shirley Clemmens Rose Slanter Mary Russell Joan Snowden Barbara Swadley Jon Cotterill Bob Denison Mary Ann Rupe Ronald Nicholson Alme Russell Russell Carson Kathleen Onch Walter Hysell Mary Johnston Alberta Snowden Marilyn Turner

Grange Votes To Buy Clothing For Child

At a Columbia Juvenile Grange meeting the group agreed to purchase clothes for a local young girl as part of its annual service project. A dollar was donated to the March of Dimes. A Valentine box will be passed at Friday night’s meeting, with each juvenile receiving a valentine. Valentines will be made for mothers. The program will focus on Lincoln and members will answer roll call with facts about Lincoln.

Carpenter Columbia Juvenile Grange Grange Lincoln

Loyal Pals Class Meets Observes Ruth Review and Birthdays

Officers were elected and a Ruth and Naomi Bible story was reviewed by the Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ at the home of Mrs. Peter Stace. The service included a devotional, Valentine themed refreshments, and birthday acknowledgments for Mrs. Edward French and Mrs. Robert McElhinny.

Middleport Church of Christ Peter Stace Garfield Ave Reynolds Ann Rupe Edward French Robert McElhinny Nina Russell

Meigs Aerie Eagles Auxiliary to Meet Thursday

The newly organized auxiliary of the Meigs Aerie of Eagles will hold its first meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Eagles Hall.

Pomeroy The Meigs Aerie of Eagles Eagles Hall

Legion Auxiliary meets at Lew Manley Post 263 home

POMEROY The American Legion Auxiliary Lew Manley Post 263 will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs Lula Hampton.

Pomeroy American Legion Auxiliary Lew Manley Lula Hampton

Pomeroy Garden Club Holds Meeting at Russell Home

The Pomeroy Garden Club gathered Monday with 18 members at Mrs. Harriett Russell’s home. President Mrs. J. E. D. Hartinger led the session as unusual bird experiences were shared and Mrs. Jacob Elberfeld read a paper on The Nesting of Birds.

Pomeroy

County superintendents meet as Patterson attends in Athens

O. O. Patterson attended a county school superintendents meeting in Athens on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Boney and their son Joe spent Wednesday in Charleston West Virginia on business. Joe Ohlinger of Columbus visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ohlinger for a few days this week.

O. O. Patterson Athens H. E. Boney Joe Charleston W.va Joe Ohlinger Columbus Harry Ohlinger

Plenty Smells In Hollywood

The Clark County Ministerial Association opposes films featuring stars tied to publicized scandal. Actresses Rita Hayworth and Ingrid Bergman are named in a resolution sent to county theater operators, prompting a civic affairs comment that there is a lot that smells in Hollywood.

Springfield Clark County Ministerial Association Rita Hayworth Ingrid Bergman Clark County Council of Churches

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place

Advert reads FASTEETH powder to sprinkle on dentures for firm, comfortable retention. It claims no gummy taste, no souring, and help with odor control. Available at drug stores.

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