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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

2

First Aid Certificates On Way for Red Cross

POMEROY The Meigs County Red Cross Executive Committee met in the County Health Department offices led by Chapter Chairman F H Johnston. Mrs. Harry Ohlinger reported, certificates for the second first aid class will arrive soon, and wooddress material for foreign child relief has been distributed for sewing. Plans for the coming fund drive were discussed, noting higher goals in some areas and little change in others.

Mr. Grate Bradford

Peterson's Ointment offers relief for piles

Millions over forty years have used Peterson's Ointment to stop itching and smarting from piles with a cooling astringent formula. A user claims relief and better sleep. Available for 35¢ or 60¢ with a money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

Steps for emergency admission to Veterans Hospitals

Meigs County service officer Henry F. Scarberry outlines emergency admission steps for Veterans Administration hospitals. It covers veteran discharges, calling the admitting physician, emergency ambulance or private hospitalization, and identification of VA facilities in Cleveland Dayton Chillicothe Brecksville Huntington with contact numbers. All nonemergency applications use the standard form from the Meigs County Service Office.

Pomeroy Henry F. Scarberry Meigs Veterans Administration Veterans Administrations Cleveland York Road Victory Dayton VA Center Melrose Chillicothe Brecksville Huntington Spring Valley Drive Meigs County Scarberry

Mrs. Samaria Rice 83 Dies at Home in Pomeroy

Mrs. Samaria Rice 83 died Tuesday noon at her daughter’s home on Pomeroy Route 1. She leaves three daughters Alta Eastman Mina Hart and Belva Willard and two sons Wilmer and Homer Rice plus brothers William of Waverly and Homer Story of Dayton and ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Body was at Ewing funeral home Tuesday night and arrangements to be announced.

Pomeroy Samaria Rice Belva Willard Alta Eastman Mina Hart Wilmer Reedsville Homer Rice Middleport William of Waverly Homer Story Dayton Ewing Funeral Home

Students Hear Nursing Talk in Pomeroy

The Rev. John O. Kilmer field secretary for the White Cross Hospital School of Nursing spoke to Pomeroy High School girls in a vocational guidance meeting. He outlined entrance requirements and recommended coursework for those pursuing nursing as a career.

Pomeroy John O. Kilmer White Cross Hospital School of Nursing Pomeroy High School J. E. White Mr. Kilmer

Red Cross Activities Are Close to Home

Meigs County chairman Wallace Bradford directs the Red Cross annual drive near home. Bradford, an insurance salesman, is brother of former Lt. Laurence Bradford who was captured by Germans early in World War II. Donations supported POW packages enabling Lt. Bradford to benefit during captivity.

Middleport American Red Cross Wallace Bradford Meigs County Bradford Laurence Bradford U.S

Pomeroy Couple Wed in Federated Church Ceremony

Agnes Bentz daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Bentz of Eagle Ridge and Arthur R Rose son of Dora Rose and the late John C Rose of Long Bottom were married in a single ring ceremony at Federated Church. Rev Robert Herenauer officiated. They will reside in Belpre Ohio.

Pomeroy Michael Bentz Eagle Ridge Agnes Arthur R. Rose Dora Rose John C. Rose Long Bottom Federated Church Robert Herenauer Donald Matlack Chester Rose Pomeroy High School Ohio Associated Telephone Company Chester High School Belpre Ohio

Valentine Party for Brownie Troop No 5

Brownie Troop No 5 enjoyed a Valentine party on February 11 at Sugar Run School. Attendees included Janice Cady Ramona Boice Karen Glaze Suzanne Vaughn Rita Neutzling Carole Hamm Alberta Bitters and Brenda Strauss with Mrs Helen Neutzling providing refreshments.

Brownie Sugar Run School Janice Cady Ramona Boice Karen Glaze Suzanne Vaughn Rita Neutzling Carole Hamm Alberta Bitters Brenda Strauss Helen Neutzling

Forty-two Pomeroy Youth Fellowshippers Host Chili Supper

Forty two Pomeroy Methodist Youth Fellows held a recreation hour and chili supper Sunday Feb 15 in the upstairs United Methodist Church room. Recreation director Dick Struble supervised games and Mrs Thelma Dill and Mrs H H Wilks assisted with the meal. The group voted to continue weekly Sunday gatherings and plan a family night with a covered-dish supper on Feb 22 inviting parents and all interested as each family brings a dish and table service.

Pomeroy Methodist United Methodist Church Dick Struble Thelma Dill H. H. Wilks Clarence Struble Albert Bitters Methodist Church

Frances Elaine Roush Engaged to Pfc John Sapp

Engagement announced by Mrs. Erma Roush of Minersville and Mr. Frank Roush of Pomeroy for Frances Elaine Roush and Pfc. John Alfred Sapp son of Mrs. Mary Jane Sapp of Union Ave. Frances Elaine is a senior at Pomeroy High School. Sapp is a 1947 graduate now in the Air Force at Godman Air Base Ft. Knox Ky. Marriage plans to be announced later.

Erma Roush Minersville Frank Roush Pomeroy Frances Elaine Roush Pfc John Alfred Sapp Mary Jane Sapp Union Ave Roush Pomeroy High School Sapp Air Force Godman Air Base Ft. Knox

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