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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

2

Miss Kate Ebersbach Dies in Hit-Skip Crash at 62

Miss Kate Ebersbach of Pomeroy died at Holzer Hospital after being struck on West Main Street near Midway Market Saturday night. A hit-skip driver, later found in Meigs County Jail, was charged with DUI and held for investigation. Funeral arrangements by Bocing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Kate Ebersbach Holzer Hospital Gallipolis W. Main St Midway Market Monkey Run Ebersbach Hite Highway Patrol Meigs County Herman Teeny) Scholl Gallia County Betts Booth Middleport Bocing Funeral Home

Eagles Anniversary Highlighted By Hayman Address

Pomeroy report notes Fraternal Order of Eagles membership surpassing one million and plans for future programs. In Middleport and Nelsonville, Athens County teams faced Greyhounds with notable scoring by Byron Hayman and others. The Jackets dominated early, led by 19 points from Surface and Standall’s late contributions, final score 16-15 in a narrow win for the Greyhounds over Nelsonville.

Pomeroy Order of Eagles Middleport Byron Hayman Sonville Greyhounds Meigs Aerie Jackets Order Greshounds Nelsonville Surface Jackson Wellston Logan Fultz Greyhounds Bailey Standall Athens Forrest Bachtel Diles Anthony Miller Haggerty Yellow Jacket Walloping Paul Wiley MHS Parks Nelsonville Jed Varsity Middleport E.G.F. T.P Kelly Tate Bingham Ashley Haggerty - Miller Tolais Paemeen Quarte Middleport m Eth Nelsonville Ee Ee Gonding and Bellamy Middleport F.G. F. TP Kelly Happe Miller Diles Anthon Bryer Aea Kaul Kirrber Smith Sauer Dudding Becker Ervin Selsonville FG T.P. Ts

Pomeroy OSS Office Closed for Washington's Birthday

The Pomeroy local Office of the United States Employment Service will be closed on Friday February 22 1946 in observance of Washington's Birthday. Persons scheduled to report to that office at City Hall have been advised of another day in the week to report.

Pomeroy United States Employment Service Washington City Hall School of Social Administration Ohio State University Willis Durst Henry Durst Indiantown Gap Willard Durst E.T.O George Durst Willis George Howell George W. Durst England Thomas Mankin Middleport Laurel St Willard Ashworth William Wickham Mulberry Ave Douglas Wickham United States William Matlack Camp Lee Leo Franz Malvern Ark E. J. Franz Carl E Bramlage Pekin Elmer Ashworth Lawrence Hartinger Albery K. Hendricks Eva Hendricks Europe Mary Elizabeth Chapman Ohio University Athens Frank Chapman Billy Wneimeyer Toledo Tie South Pacific

Mothers Honored At Rutland FHA Tea

Rutland chapter of Future Homemakers of America hosted a February 22 tea for mothers. Catherine Colwell invited attendees to an auditorium program featuring creed readings, musical solos, a table etiquette skit, and group performances by members including Mary Grate, Emogene Kemper, Phyllis Burson, and others.

Rutland Future Homemakers of America Mary Grate Emogene Kemper Phyllis Burson Janet Theobald Joann Bartrum Glenna Amos Catherine Colwell Evelyn Schuler Dorothy Kennedy Colleen Hysell Betty Slanter Helen Taylor Dorothy Rife Reva Molohan Betty Neson Kathleen Spaulding Marjorie Furst Betty Miller Dorothy Caton Edith Jacks Joyce Miller Naomi Graham Hazel Burney Ruth Cross Mildred Thomas Carol Ann Dawson Mother Mahree Mojvies Emagene Kemper Narcissus

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Marriages

Pomeroy notes report Twilight Garden Club meeting at Mrs Pearl Hysell with Valentine themed spread and a quiz. Mary Farmer wed Ben Harvey in Little Chapel with att welcomes. Racine class hosts 17 members 3 guests. dinner for Clifford Beaver and Charles Wayne Wilcov en as they move to Washington DC. Numerous local residents listed with military and family updates, moves, and illnesses across Pomeroy area.

Pomeroy Mary Farmer Ben Harvey Ralph Kuether Little Chapel Elwood Bachus Middleport Farmer Mabel Farmer Meigs County Recorder'’s Harvey Detroit Mich T. T. Shelton Racine Clifford Beaver Charles Wayne Wilcoven Beaver Washington, DC Vera Beegle Frederick Jesen Virginia Ann

Pomeroy Merchants vs Dr Adams Chiropractors Lineup Highlighted

The Dr Adams Chiropractors of Parkersburg face the Pomeroy Merchants in a charity basketball game led by Pomeroy stars Crow and Clark at forward Cottril at center and Grueser and Murray at guards. Parkersburg brings Dunhamm Barnum Bill Bell and Denton Adams among others. Preliminary tip off at :30 pm with proceeds benefiting the Pomeroy Schools Athlenice Fund.

Pomeroy Dr. Adams Chiropractors Parkersburg Pomeroy Merchants Crow and Clark Cottril Bill Grueser Murray Dunhamm Columbus Barnum New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Pacific Bill Bell Denton Adams Dr Adams Pomeroy Schools Athlenice Fund

Council Names Group to Study Lower Lot Lighting Project

Three Pomeroy Village Corner members Elbert Robinson Clair Kare and Harry Schwab named by May or George Howell to join John Sauvage H B Kress and Alfred Elberfeld of the Chamber of Commerce to investigate and study a proposed lighting project for the lower parking lot and report back to council and the chamber of commerce.

New Officers Named for Civic Club Pomeroy 1946

POMEROY Officers and committee members of the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce for 1946 have been announced by W. A. Smith president. Officers include President W A Smith first vice president R L Jacobs second vice president Alfred Elberfeld secretary treasurer H B Kress. Executive Committee lists W O Atkins Alfred Eiberfeld Glenroy Ewing Edison Hobstetter R L Jacobs A R Knight H B Kress Dor Schaefer Frank Will. Chairmen include Membership R L Jacobs Agricultural C E Blakestee Agricultural Extension Council Theodore Reed Civic Improvements Fred Crow Jr Highway Theodore Reed and Der Schaefer Industrial Edison Hobstetter Legislate Edgar Ervin Liaison R L Jacobs Publicus Frank Will Transportation A R Knight.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce W. A. Smith R. L. Jacobs Alfred Elberfeld H. B. Kress W. O. Atkins Alfred Eiberfeld Glenroy Ewing Edison Hobstetter A. R. Knight

League Finals For Pomeroy and Logan Carded

POMEROY The champion Logan Chieftains visit the Pomeroy Panthers Thursday eve ning to close the league schedule. Logan has clinched the title and enters in a celebratory mood while Pomeroy seeks a rebound from a four game skid. The night also features the Papooses vs Panthers reserve, and a Varsity B half with ref duties. Sugar Run and Central Grade Schools meet at 6 00 p.m. These are the Panthers final games before next week’s Sectional Tournament in Logan.

Pomeroy Logan Chieftains Pomeroy Panthers Panthers Jackson Ohlinger Houdashelt Papooses Panther Kittens Lohr Panther Subs Vaughan Ihle Sugar Run Central Logan

Juniors Exceed Goal In Subscription Drive

POMEROY juniors at Pomeroy Junior High School surpassed the $500 campaign target with total sales of 5488.35. Patricia Jesse led as top weekly seller winning $5 and a gold certificate, with other high salesmen Imajene Mahl William Neutzling Guy Morris and Joyce Fischer. Room 24 earned a party for highest sales percentage, guided by Mrs Gladys Hayman who supervised the sale effort.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Patricia Jesse Imajene Mahl William Neutzling Guy Morris Joyce Fischer Sammy Ebersbach Norman Klees Wyllis Davis Marianne Peoples Don Ebersbach William Tubbs Room 24 Room 33 Gladys Hayman

Royal Neighbors Meet At Mrs Stevens Home

The Middleport Riverine Camp invites members to an important Thursday afternoon business meeting at the home of Mrs James Stevens on S Third Ave. Attendees are urged to attend.

Middleport Riverine Royal James Stevens S.third Ave

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