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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

2

Democrats Hear Talks By Former Service Men

Middleport notice details funeral arrangements for Sanford Russell age 15 who died in Akron and will be taken to Rawlings Coats Funeral Home for services to be announced later. He is survived by his mother Mrs Charles Gill of Akron grandparents Mrs Lamp Russell Bradbury Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wiseman Akron and two great grandmothers Mrs Nancy Wiseman and Mrs Margaret Grapes Akron.

Middleport Sanford Russell Akron Rawlings-Coats Charles Gill Lamp Russell Bradbury Lloyd Wiseman Nancy Wiseman Margaret Grapes

Meigs County rally features Hogan Welch as speakers

The Young Democratic Club held a rally at Odd Fellows Hall in Pomeroy drawing Democrats from Meigs County. James T. Welch and Timothy Hogan Jr spoke on returning Democrats to office with a full slate in November. The event included remarks by John Halliday and local officials, plus entertainment and a meal.

Pomeroy Young Democratic Club Odd Fellows Hall Meigs County Jmen James T. Welch Steubenville Timothy Hogan Cincinnati William Strauss Blub Otho Castle Athens Athens County Democratic Association John Halliday Gallian County Gallian County Association Cincinnati Law School Timothy S. Hogan Wellston Russia United States Steubenville High School Armed Forces Ovas Albert Gloeckner Tom W. Jones Thomas A. Jenkins Hicks and McCowan Lawrence County C. S. Knnsely Ralph Groves State Highway Department Emmett Will Meigs County Democratic Executive Board Hazel Hawkins Frances Pickens Middleport Izaak Walton League Women's Democratic Club

Martin Thelander Fined For Drunk Driving Charge

Martin Thelander pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Justice Percy Peoples fined him 50 dollars and costs and gave a 10 day jail sentence.

Pomeroy Martin Thelander, i Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples

PTA Meeting Hears Concert By Jr. Band

Middleport February PTA session at Middleport High School Auditorium featured a Founders Day program and a Junior Band concert directed by Bernard Krinke. Mrs. George Childs presided. Lois Cecil led singing. a national PTA anniversary message was read. Junior Band members performed a Havana Cuban serenade and more amid applause.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Bernard Krinke George Childs Lois Cecil Eleanor Schaaf Krinke County Council Pta M. L. French Pearl Reynolds John Dillard Ben Philson Congress of Parents and Teachers Fet Schaaf PTA College Bar Dawn Havana Anona Jimmy ‘Sanborn Sara Palmer Dorothy Chase Richard Rawlings Eugéne Smith Myron Duffield Elmer Miller Franklin Richards Frances Chase Jimmy Sanborn Vivian Karr Glen Glaze Raymond Walburn Jimmy Singer Carl Glaze Dana Walburn Franklin Clark

Club Meeting at City Church Hosts Mothers and Children

Fourteen mothers and members of the Mothers' Club plus their children gathered for a Valentine meeting at Heath Methodist Church. Hostesses served ice cream with heart centers, cake, and coffee while candles and a Valentine box decorated the table. Games and valentines provided the evening’s recreation.

Middleport Mothers’ Club Heath Methodist Church Lego Kennedy Alfred Lee Roush Karl Klees Ira Butcher Frances McIntosh Lenore Murray Mina Swisher Martha Anderson Phylis Skinner Pearl Bunce Muriel Bradford Janice Daniels Myre Ruth Karr Crooks Valentines

Seven Marriage Licenses Granted in Meigs County Court

Meigs County Court issued seven marriage licenses this week. Couples listed include Francis Fall of Parkersburg and Elva Randolph of Pomeroy. Ernest Nicholson of Rutland and Ethel Jacks of Rutland. Ellen McClaskey of Elizabeth and Norma Louise Grudier of Dexter. Ernest Johnson of Glouster and Audrey Palmer of Middleport. George W. Denny of Hogsett and Phyllis Burrows of Pomeroy. George F E Gustin of Kenova and Fay Hensley of Dexter. Robert Casey of Gallipolis and Dorothea Singer of Priddleport.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court Francis Fall Parkersburg Elva Randolph Ernest Nicholson Rutland Ethel Jacks Ellen McClaskey Elizabeth W.va Norma Louise Grudier Dexter Ernest, Johnson Glouster Audrey Palmer Middleport George W. Denny Hogsett I W

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Recording in Pomeroy

Recorder's office lists transfers including Wayne and Melva Turner to Thelma Nelson of multiple lots in Carpenter and surrounding areas. E. C. Johnson to Ethel Emory Reeves. Wilma M. C. Johnson to Fiona Reeves and Ella Barnhart. Gladys Dillon to Ethel Johnson on 40 acres. Clara Zier to Graver and Metta Swearingen for Lot 19 in Pomeroy. Pomeroy Cement Block Company to Homer and Hattie Bell Hysell for 25-109 acre. Dennis Asbury to L. M. and Elizabeth Price for Lot 93 in Middleport. Herman Tibbett to George and Dora Buchannan for 20 acres. Bert McDole and Ruth McDole to Elson and Dorothy Spencer for 37 1/4 acres in Chester. Clarence Neutzling to Clarence and William Grueser and Evelyn Yost for parcels in Salisbury. Harry and Bessie Hanning to Woodrow and Elsie Wilson for 48 3/4 acres in Scipio. Alvin Norris administrator to Lee and Naomi Roush for Lot 59 in Pomeroy.

Fiona Reeves Ella Barnhart Gladys Dillion Ethel Johnson Olive Clara Zier Graver Metta Swearingen Pomeroy Pomeroy Cement Block Company Homer Hattie Dora Buchannan Bert McDole Ruth McDole Elson Dorothy Spencer Chester Clarence G. Neutzling Clarence William Grueser Evelyn Yost Salisbury Harry Bessie Hanning Woodrow Elsie Wilson Scipio Alvin Norris Rebecca Folmer Lee R Naomi Roush

Fined and jailed for drunken driving in Pomeroy

Archie Peters, involved in two Route 7 wrecks, was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a jail sentence by Mayor George Howell for driving under the influence.

Pomeroy Archie Peters Route 7 George Howell

Four Divorces Granted In Meigs County

Judge Edgar Ervir granted four divorces in Meigs County on Tuesday. James R. Romine was divorced from Dorothy Romine for extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Virginia Orender was granted a divorce from Glenn Orender for extreme cruelty. Lorraine McKay was divorced from Thomas McKay for extreme cruelty and kept her prior name Lorraine Hicks. Howard Churchill Howell was granted a divorce from Pearline Howell and custody of their child was awarded. The court cited gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Also noted is the WCTU meeting announced for Friday at Mrs. Edward French’s home.

Lorraine McKay Thomas McKay Lorraine Hicks Howard Churchill Howell Fpearline Howell W.C.T.U Middleport WCTU Edward French

School Plans Dance for Pomeroy Students

Pomeroy Junior High students sponsor a Friday night dance for Pomeroy and area students from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Music Makers will provide the music for dancing.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School

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