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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1946

Page

2

Reserves Also Win From Visitors

In a photo finish the Pomeroy Panthers beat the Wellston Golden Rockets 39-38 in the local gym. Hunnel scored 13 and Lehew 13 for Pomeroy while Pope led Wellston with 14. The Panthers trailed 6-11 after the first period but surged to a one point victory with a late score.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Wellston Golden Rockets Hunnel Panther Rockets Lehew Bill Olinger Lenew Ohlinger Houdashelt Ash Wellston Smith Panthers Golden Rockets Pope Hutchinson Rupert Pomeroux Hunne Golden Rocket Sapp Hill Pomeroy F.G. F. TP Ilehew Ib. Ohblinger Werry Osear Vince Wellston Varsi Mr. Pope Lewis Quillen Froma Dissell Will Carnahan Ray Thompson O'cine Homer Roush Minersville Potas Ae Carnahan U.S Navy Amon California Wellstan Conaway and Green F.G Slack BE. Ash Kesterson Dallas Thompson Householder Gettle Ingles

Meigs Brothers Meet in Paris for Homecoming

Pfc Carl Hendricks of Vilseck Germany visited his brother Albert in Paris on December 20 while Cpl Harley Hendricks Sr remained in Japan. The story notes a family of three sons of Mrs Hendricks with updates on siblings, Christmas gatherings, and military postings, including a Pomeroy versus Wellston basketball game wrap with final scores and box details.

Pomeroy Pfc Carl Hendricks Vilseck Paris France Albert Hendricks Cpl Harley Hendricks Japan

Pomeroy Social Notes Passes Holiday and Family News

Dissell and guest Mrs. William Floyd Carnanan welcomed a new granddaughter Connie Lou. The Dissells hosted a turkey dinner. Alfred Elberfeld, William Anderson, and others returned from Michigan after attending a son's wedding. Pomeroy Civic Club announces Thursday meeting at Martin Hotel. Charles Gibbs and relatives return from Bellaire. Athens visitors Jenny Sue Rouser Frances Gibson Allison Gibson and grandmother Mrs. C. E. Peoples attended the New Year’s Ball. Charles Peoples and daughter visited for the holidays from Athens and Syracuse.

Dissell Wiliam Floyd Carnanan Connie Lou Dissells Alfred Elberfeld William Anderson Michigan Pomeroy Women's Civic Club Martin Hotel Charles Gibbs Bellaire Jenny Sue Rouser Frances Gibson Allison Gibson U.S. Navy Athens C. E. Peoples Charles Peoples Syracuse

Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County Probate Court

Meigs County Probate Court issued several marriage licenses in recent days. Couples include Leo R. Keith of Parkersburg and Maxine C. Fleak of Pomeroy. Charles W. Pickens of Point Pleasant and Garnett L. Holcomb of Pomeroy. and others from Pomeroy, Middleport, Clive, and nearby towns, listing ages and spouses.

Pomeroy Meigs County Leo R. Keith Parkersburg W. Va Maxine C. Fleak Charles W. Pickens Point Pleasant Garnett L. Holcomb William G. Reese Mary Grueser Minersville George Fischer Clive Ohio Edith Howard Middleport Roscoe E. Bett Elizabeth Evelyn Williams Forrest W. Walcott Hazel V. Bell Cecil B. Baker Torch Wanda Brown Richard Dyers Long Bottom Ruth Bailey

Laurel Cliff News Briefs

Reverend Emery Jacobs and family visited friends at Big Paratrin last week. Christmas visits split among Columbus Minersville and Pomeroy households. School resumed after a seven day vacation. Local families noted in social brief items with several names and towns including Columbus Pomeroy and Minersville.

Laurel Cliff Emery Jacobs Big Paratrin Herman Kasper Dayton Chevy Jane Parker Columbus James French O'Neil Pomeroy Karmon Fox Colum- Migses Inia Fox Jeanine Parker Opal Howell Betty Lou Ratliff Ilene Jacobs Roy Howell Paul Jacobs Charles Casto Charles McGuire Sunny Parker William Strauss Milton Hesell Samuel Lewis William Hysell Mississippi Edward Parker Margie Minersville John Ratcliff Betty Ratcliff Homer Alkire Someene Ethel Lowery Marion Howell Dolores Ann Nancy Neal Mcguire Ciggittmar Columba

Ledlies Together For Christmas In Langsville

Langsville residents recount a Christmas reunion of the J. T. Ledlie family after years apart. Lt Bernice Ledlie, Bernard Ledlie recently discharged from the Navy, and Jack Bartrum recently discharged from the Marines were among those absent. A turkey dinner and festive table decor preceded a gift exchange by the family and friends including Emma Ledlie and Lynn Bartrum.

Langsville J. T. Ledlie Bernice Ledlie A.nlc Hamilton Field Calif Bernard Ledlie Navy Jack Bartrum Marines Ledjie

William Ward 79 Dies at Portland

Funeral services for William Ward aged 79 who died at his home in Portland will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at the Stiversville Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. Surviving are Lula Brewer Torch Anna Ieenhower Industry Pa Clarence Phoenix Charles Ethel Johnson Elsie Roush Portland and Lawrence U S Maritime Service. TO MEET JAN 7 POMEROY Ministerial Association meeting set for Monday January 7 at two o clock at the Federated Church Pomeroy Rev James Keffer will speak on the problem of securing new recruits for the ministry. Sister in law dies MIDDLEPORT Nicholas Hennesy reports death of his sister in law Mrs Philip Hennesy of Mason City and his brother Philip Hennesy is critically ill.

Omeroy William Ward Portland Stiversville Church Mr. Ward Lula Brewer Torch Anna Ieenhower Industry Clarence Phoenix Ariz Charles Ethel Johnson Elsie Roush Lawrence U. S. Maritime Service Pomeroy Meigs County Dyes Middleport Nicholas Hennesy Philip Hennesy Mason City

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Relief for Backache

A vintage health notice explains backache and fatigue may stem from tired kidneys. It promotes Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic trusted for over 40 years to flush waste from blood and ease pains, urging readers to ask a druggist for the product.

Nature Doan

Five Divorce Suits Filed In Meigs County

Five divorce suits and one civil action were filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday Jan 2. Grounds cited include extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Cases list Lorraine McKay vs Thomas McKay Norena McDonald vs Harley Bryant McDonald Mary Susan Erwin vs Dexter O'Deil Erwin Virginia Orender minor vs Glenn Orender James R Romine vs Dorothy Grace Romine money action $550 and interest Judge Edgar Ervin granted divorce to Charles David Yost Okey Pickens John Weaver vs Ruby F Yost Arthur Beegle preferred.

James R. Romine Dorothy Grace Romine Edgar Ervin

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Meigs Brothers Gladys Barnhart Westerville Giles Salser Galena Dell Hysell Clyde Hysell Bradbury Chester Zirkle William Floyd Connie Sue Mason Clinic Wilbur Dissell Ernest Carnahan Racine Patrick Lochary Carlos Henry Lochary Amesville Glenn Chase Jig Helen Lochary Wallace Glenn Nelsonville Pearl Hysell Otho H. Keenan Camp Atterbury M.M Homer E. Hysell South Pacific Great Lakes Ill Darrell Hartung Irene Hysell jMethodist Hospital Omaha Neb Dana Hysell Verna Hartung Dunlap Iowa Eugene Schwab U. S. Navy jMr Harry Schwab W. ‘Main St Mary Elizabeth Chapman Ohio University Frank Chapman Hubert Costen Huberta Ann Albert Wippel Oscar Wince Mrs Wilbur Pomeroy Social Notes Spencer & Wehrung Fomeroy G. O. Schmoll Furniture and Appliance Store H. J. Hysell Furniture Co D. &. Farmer Mer Dr. Kohl Price Stark's Pharmacy Obio Colegroves Middleport, Ohio Quality Meats Pickens Pickens Paint & Hardware Laurel Cliff News American Airlines Consolidated Vultee Corp Pea Bendvue Meigs Her Highness and the Bellboy Hedy Lamarr Robert Walker June Allyson Carl Esmond “Rags” Ragland Agnes Moorehead Pillow TO Post Ida Lupino Sidney Greenstreet Stuart Erwin Willie Best William Prince Johnny Mitchell Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Judy Clark Roger Pryor the Monster and the Ape Tate Ie Middleport Dept. Store Maine Armour Morton Milk Country Club van Camp Sauer Kraut Label Kroger Kroger's Scone Sane LOC Berens Pate Uu Wieners Grit Country Club Frankfurters
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