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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
18
In Meigs County the state forest fire wardens issue warnings about fire dangers as dry conditions persist. The note appears in The Athens Messenger dated February 22, 1948, with emphasis on regional fire risk and precautionary measures for residents and travelers in the area.
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce appointed Dor Schaefer and J E B Hartinger to contact highway officials about making county roads usable during floods. They noted the food road and other floodworthy routes are in bad condition after the severe winter. A proposed sewage disposal plant was discussed following a committee report. Dr P E Stanley and Frank H Johnston spoke for the Red Cross War Fund Drive, which opens February 26.
Mrs Edith Jackson Pooler reports her husband Dan Pooler of the U S Navy has returned to California after serving in Australia and is hospitalized there.
Alkaline powder FASTEETH sprinkles on dentures to prevent slipping and embarrassment. It provides a firmer fit, confident feeling, and avoids gummy pasty taste. Available at drug stores for added comfort during talking and eating.
Fire prevention effort by Harry Tripp and Floyd Loomis helped extinguish a blaze on the Ray Woodrum farm near Carpenter. About 20 acres of timber and brush were burned but a pine plantation eight years old was saved. wardens distributed identification cards and armbands to Meigs County students aiding in fire control.
Pomeroy Mason Bridge commission reports last year revenue of 78767.11 dollars versus 90536.10 in 1943. Net profit was 53726.27 dollars compared with 54788.72 in 1943. Heaviest travel occurred in July with 25770 paid crossings and 42273 total pedestrians and bus riders. Operating expense totaled 18562.48 dollars versus 27067.29 in 1943.
Pomeroy scene features Federated Church women hosting Junior Women's Guild. Mrs. Fred Blaettner opened with The Church's One Foundation, Mrs. W A Smith led “My Church,” and a reception was planned for March 5 with Dor othy Woolcott as guest speaker. Decorations celebrated Washington and Lincoln birthdays.
Victory Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Will Guinther in Stead. Fourteen members attended the potluck supper and a series of games. Mrs. Margaret Roush will host the next meeting on March 6.
Mrs E Myers hosted the February Olive Farm Women’s Club meeting at her Long Bottom home. Devotions were led by Mrs Donald Myers. Program by Mrs M Cowdery featured furniture remodeling tips by Mrs Hannum and Valentine Pastry discussion by Mrs Warren Pickens, plus a Lincoln life talk by Mrs Carl Buckley. Members and guests enjoyed an old-fashioned spelling bee and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs W N Swain Mrs Francis Andrews Mrs Harry Pickans Mrs Oliver Swain Mrs Paul Andrews Mrs Lydia Myers and Billy Myers. The March meeting will be at Mrs Francis Andrews’s home.
Pomeroy Purple Panthers host Wellston Golden Rockets Friday at Pomeroy gym in the last SEC League game of the season. A large crowd is expected with preliminary games at 7 30 E W T and the Varsity at 8 30.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Cremeans 35 died early Tuesday at her parents home James and Mil dred Hazelton will be held Friday at 2 pm at Finsterwald Funeral Home. She is survived by husband Charles infant son Charles Harry her parents and six siblings including James and Harry Hazelton.
Meigs County commissioners met this week to discuss the payment of past due bills but could not reach an agreement on payment. The meeting noted no county bills were approved. Officials cited failure to open the tax books as the reason for the lack of funds in the county.
Mrs. Georgia Willamson of Harrisonville Road, living in Point Pleasant, fractured three ribs after a living room chair fall Tuesday. She was treated by a local physician near Camp Meade, Maryland. At Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe last night, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dutton hosted a dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dutton and Mrs. George Faris of Nashville. Nearby, George J. Brenick, petty officer, spent the weekend with his family before returning to his post. Private First Class Guido Girolami, son of Basil and Mrs. Girolami, was promoted and stationed in France. Further, Alfred Yeanger family hosted by Mote Yeanger in Cheshire. Victor Stewart and children of St. Albans, and Frank Stewart visited Rey Jones. Mary Lighter of Cambridge is secretary to Albert Russell. Donald Davidson, son of Private David Davidson, is hospitalized in Parkersburg. his mother accompanies him. his father is overseas.
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