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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1946

Page

2

Meigs County War Memorial plan takes shape in Pomeroy

About 100 citizens and local officials meet at the Meigs County Court House in Pomeroy to organize a permanent committee for a Meigs County War Memorial. The group supports locating the memorial in Pomeroy and funding it with a bond issue not exceeding one mill.

Pace Athens SSS Meigs County War Memorial Pomeroy Lincoln Meigs County Middleport Racine Rutland iSyracuse Veterans’ Organization DUV DAR County ‘Ministerial Association Chambers of Commerce Pomona Grange Farm Bureau County Board of Education Veterans’ Service Ing Glenroy Ewing Leo Vaughan Edward Reuter W. A. Smith Benjamin F. Turner Hawkins William Ebersbach C. E. Peoples A. WV. Howell Turner Abraham Lincoln

Pimples Kill Romance Ad Promises Quick Ointment Relief

An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment can end itching from pimples eczema and red blotches and offers a refund if one application fails. It also touts soothing irritated feet and cracks between toes with a 35 cent price.

Peterson

Merchants Host W Va Quint Tonight At Home

The Merchants face Williamstown or Charleston lights tonight at the gym in a Kanawha Valley clash. Ross Billiards are 7-0 and unbeaten this season, while Pt. Pleasant previews include Meigs All Stars as a preliminary. Freeman Crow may start at forward with Jim Clark at center and Grueser and Cha guards. Other Merchants expected include Dinny Moore Murph Clifford Don McKenzie Jake Shivier and Bob Robert.

Pomeroy Charleston W. Va Meg Pt. Pleasant Ross Billiards Kanawha Valley Dick Good Trom Dun Va Kanawha Valcazar Marietta Jim Clark Grueser Cha Dinny Moore Murph Clifford Don McKenzie Jake Shivier Bob Robert Pt. Pleasant Moose App Meigs Bob Adkins Green Bay Footba Claude Grimm Don Fogelsong Mason City W.vand Pe

Funeral for Mrs. Moore To Be Held Friday

Funeral services are set for Friday at two o clock for Mrs. Moore 12 who died Tuesday noon at her residence in Middleport. The Church of Christ active member Rev James Keffer will officiate with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence this afternoon.

Middleport Air Moore Seba de Lews Moore Colorado Rawlings-Coats Church of Christ James Keffer Middleport Hill Cemetery

Crop Loan Office Visit Set For Farmers In Pomeroy

Delmar J. Kunz field supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office will be at the County Agent’s Office in Pomeroy from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on February 20 to accept loan applications for crop production or stock feed. Farmers needing financing should meet him at that time.

Pomeroy Delmar J. Kunz Mr. Kunz

Henry Albers Dies From Paralysis Stroke

Henry Albers died in Washington D C after a stroke of paralysis that left him unconscious. Survived by his wife Anna Morenart and three daughters Elizabeth Louise and Henrietta. Sister-in-law Mrs Homer Grant of Middleport.

Middleport Henry Albers Washington, D. C Anna Morenart Elizabeth Louise Henrietta Homer Grant

Fake Cripples Sell Magazines in Meigs

Reported incident from Meigs County where individuals posed as disabled youths to sell magazines. Authorities say youths previously ordered out of Lancaster after a ruse was uncovered. The scheme involved deception and targeted passersby with counterfeit claims. The investigation continues with local officials reviewing footage and statements.

Meigs Massine Sesman Mias- Qherames Lancaster

Minstrel Show Last Rehearsal Held Friday

A fragment reports a minstrel show rehearsal Friday with singers dancing in a chorus. The text is garbled and names or locations are unreadable.

Rocksprings Grange Meeting Promises Valentine Fun

Rocksprings Grange held a Friday meeting with members enjoying comic valentines and gifts. Dorothy Yost announced a Valentine box and entertainment plans while guests and subordinate members planned forthcoming refreshments and social activities.

Rocksprings Grange Vis Clara Hamph Siale Debange Fred U Dorothy Yost Lediy Econd

Eagles To Observe Anniversary Monday

Commemoration noted by Haz a Class Manda Meigs Aerie 12 seventh anniversary observance. Members announce program with TR era ties. Carl President s announced to member Aerie pres.

Mit Kon Haz Manda Meigs Aerie Carl Pedents Toger Aerie Presi

Portland Community Club Forms and Plans Friday Meeting

Portland residents organize the Portland Community Club on a permanent basis. Officers elected, by laws drafted, and a public improvement focus stressed. A meeting is set for Friday Feb 13 at 8 pm in the Portland School to discuss surface access and telephone service plus a community program. Other communities are invited to attend.

Portland Portland Community Club

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meeting

WSUS of Hoathadist Char mer hosted a Monday meeting at the Temple with Mrs. C. AJ Emmush leading devotions and a program featuring a lasting theme. Members donated to the WSIS Foundation and enjoyed a social session with games and refreshments. several hostesses and guests were listed along with a busy schedule of future events.

Midi Port WSUS C. AJ Emmush Haskins Wsis Foundation Rock H. Coe Caats Charness Eben Bowen Gess San- Mesdames R. OW. Har- E. M. Weed Entsminger Haskins Soak

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