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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

2

Meigs Court Orders Sanity Tests for Arson Suspect

Eugene Harless alias William Harless, charged with arson in Shenang Springs case, was committed to Lima State Hospital for a one month insanity observation. Judge Ervin said a jury would decide sanity after the period. if sane, trial proceeds, if not, he faces Lima institution.

Harless Lima Welker Young Harless Ervin Kenneth A Kelly) Grueser U. S. Navy Great Lakes Grueser Roy Betzing Shenang Springs Betzing Cecil Harless W. F. Harless Eugene Harless William Harless Rome Hawk Greueser Harlesses W. L. Shields Attorney General's Office Emmett Peoples Willis, Blower Glouster Ralph Welker C. Thomas McNitt National Board of Fire Underwriter New York

Red Cross Day Declared for Meigs County

Meigs County Chapter of the American Red Cross announces Red Cross Day on Sunday February 27 at Pomeroy. War Fund Drive chair Dr P E Stanley will reveal community chairmen on February 29. County blood donors number 192 for the blood plasma center at Athens and volunteer transport is arranged by car owners. Mrs Harry Ohlinger reports 122 cases for January across Army Navy ex service men furlough investigations and messages. Five Home Nursing classes are active with one completed at Morning Star. Edison Hobstetter shows Prisoner of War packages on display at Farmers Bank and Pomeroy National Bank for inspection and distribution.

Pomeroy Red Cross Meigs County American Red Cross P. E. Stanley Athens Harry Ohlinger Army Navy J. O. Roedel Home Nursing Service Morning Star Edison Hobstetter Farmers Bank & Saving Co Pomeroy National Bank

Middleport social notes recount church potluck and births

The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ held a Valentine party and potluck with 34 attendees led by Mrs. Ruth Blosser. A birth announcement for Martha Jean Robinson from Bristol, Virginia, is noted, with family connections and local residents mentioned. Other society items cover literary and civic group meetings, visits, illnesses, and moves in Middleport.

Middleport Church of Christ Ruth Blosser Edith Spencer Blosser Herbert Fink Martha Jean W W. Robinson Bristol

Former Capitol Artist George Matthews Dies at 86

George Bagby Matthews, 86, a former official artist for the U S Capitol in Washington, died yesterday. He painted portraits of Patrick Henry and John Paul Jones now in the National Capitol and restored canvases there and created Confederate leaders portraits for Virginia’s state government.

Richmond George Bagby Matthews U. S Washington Matthews Patrick Henry John Paul Jones National Capitol Virginia

Painful burns relieved by Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment

Mrs. Bessie Elia of Hawthorne New Jersey praises San-Cura Ointment for minor burns and skin irritations. The ad claims the antiseptic ointment relieves pain prevents infection and speeds healing and notes 35 and 60 cents at druggists with San-Cura Soap 25 cents recommended before use.

Bessie Elia Passaic Ave Hawthorne N. J

Doan's Relief Remembered For Persistent Aches

A fragmented note recalls over forty years of using Doan's to ease persistent aches. The informal reference mentions relief and ongoing care, with unclear details about locations or dates.

Rutland High To Present Dixie Land Minstrel Show

Rutland High School will present the Dixie Land Patriotic Minstrel at 8 15 EWT Friday February 18. Musical numbers led by Mrs C C Chapman with Catherine Colwell as accompanist. Interlocutor Marcus Roush and premier end men Herman Pete Mees and Herman Hoppes present.

Rutland Rutland High School C. C. Chapman Catherine Colwell Marcus Roush Herman Pete) Mees Herman Hoppes

Middleport Woman's Christian Union Meeting Change

Middleport WC T U will meet Thursday evening at Mrs Edward French home instead of Mrs L E Burford due to Burford illness.

Middleport Literary Club Bess Sanborn E. R. Probst China G. C. Schaaf M. L. French Harold Roush First Baptist Church Middleport Wc.t.u Edward French L. E. Burford

Relief for Coughs In Your Kitchen Mix

A traditional home remedy promises cough relief from kitchen ingredients. It suggests a simple syrup made with sugar and water or substitutes like corn syrup or honey, and advises no cooking required. The text also references using Pinex as part of the remedy.

Durkee Cours King Bonnie Mae Libby Morton Duffy del Haven Dixie Fire Columbus Honey Grove Golden Dawn Feas

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