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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

3

Patriotic program presented by Middleport students

Middleport schoolchildren from kindergarten to high school performed a patriotic program honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Under M A White and the Parent-Teacher Association, performances featured Boy and Girl Scouts, an orchestra, dances, recitations, pantomime, and songs including God Bless America and There Are Many Flags.

Middleport George Washington Abraham Lincoln M. A. White Central School Parent-Teacher Association Gordon Harris Troop 40 Boy Scouts America Georgia A. White Lincoln Pearl Reynolds Reynolds Washington Edwin Markham James Rickman Virginia Mayes Helen Jane Root

Washington Day supper celebrated by Heath Church guild

The annual Washington Day supper hosted by the Ladies' Guild of Heath Methodist Church raised funds and added holiday cheer in MIDDLEPORT. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Will Plummer and daughter, Mrs. Milhoan and Marjorie, Harry Brider, and Girl Scouts Barbara Stout Carla Clark and Mary Martha Roller, with men enjoying a patriotic program in a separate room led by H. E. Cook with piano by Gordon Harris.

Middleport Ladies’ Guild Heath Methodist Church Will Plummer Rutland Lawrence Milhoan Marjorie Harry Brider Pomeroy Pearl Reynolds Barbara Stout Carla Clark Mary Martha Roller H. E. Cook Gordon Harris M. G. White I. E. Miller Roy Barnes Bob Coats Noah Haskins Paul Mourning Dick Stout H. A. Rothrock Columbus

Woman Injures Arm In Electric Wringer

Mrs Ella McElhinney suffered severe injuries to her arm when a sweater sleeve caught in an electric wringer drawing the arm between rollers. Neighbor Mrs George Tewksbury heard cries and pried the rollers apart to release her. She lives on N Third Ave Middleport.

Middleport Ella McElhinney George Tewksbury McElhinney N. Third Ave

Freshman MHS Team Triumphs 50 7 Over Racine

The MHS freshman quintet defeated Racine on Wednesday evening with a 50 to 7 victory, showcasing early-season form and strong defense.

Middleport MHS Racine

High School Juniors Present Washington Program at Pomeroy

A group of junior boys from Room 11 at Pomeroy High School presented a Washington themed program directed by George Blikburn with Marvin Tedrow as announcer. The event featured recitations, songs including God Bless America and A Story of the Life of Washington, and piano accompaniment by Janet Turner and Edward Stark. Guests Rosemary Ward and Mary Elizabeth Calkins from Pomeroy Junior High sang The Little Red Fox.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School George Washington George Bliackburn Marvin Tedrow Richard Elberfeld Don Mullen Paul Holter Wallace Riggs Howard Smith Roger Morgan Joe Ohlinger Edward Stark Pomeroy Junior High Rosemary Ward Mary ‘Elizabeth Calkins The Little Red Fox Margaret Stanley

Meigs County Budget Add 10000 For General Fund

A $10000 addition to the Meigs County budget raises the general fund certification to $65000, reducing the overdraft target to about $4000. The move aims to fund the Ohio Extension Service locally after requests from several groups. No bills or salaries have been paid as commissioners await an adopted appropriation.

Budget Commission

Chester to Meet Racine in Meigs County Tourney Night

Opening night of the Meigs County tournament features Chester and Racine Varsities in the final game at 9 PM after earlier battles. Rutland Reserves toppled by Toppers Plains Reserves 28-8, Racine Reserves beat Harrisonville 14-8, and Rutland 2-point loss to Toppers Plains 32-30. Hall led Rutland with nine fourth-quarter points as Toppers Plains held on.

Racine Toppers Plains Rutland Rutland Reserves Tuppers Plains Hawks Green Hoffman Coe Follrod Lewis Benedum Hall Rutland Cagers Brown Williams Snowden Harrisonville Sale Varsity Chester Racine Varsities Harrisonville Varsity

Women Seek Reopening Of Sewing Center In Pomeroy

A five woman committee from the Workers' Alliance visited Meigs Water Company officials to thaw a frozen main that cuts water supply to Kerrs Run sewing center and to improve sanitary conditions. Members listed include Marl Bolin, Elsie Kerwood, Eloda Webb, Mary Clark, and Pencil Taylor. Miners represented by Homer Hawkins and Louis Diehl attended the meeting, with further miners’ session planned at Pomeroy City Hall next Wednesday.

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