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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1944

Page

20

Pomeroy PTA Panel to Discuss Local Recreation Plans

Pomeroy Junior-Senior High PTA sets January 30 meeting at the Junior High School to discuss a recreation program for local youth. Principal W R Farnham will lead the panel with Rev Kuether, Rev Sodt, and lay leaders sharing views. students will present recreation concerns and local organizations will relate community efforts.

Pomeroy P.ta W. A. Smith Clair Karr P T.A Joanne Watson Viola Pullins Joanne Scholl Jean Robson Jeansine Parker Cheryl Parker Penny Lewis Betty Jacobs Shirley Bunt Nott Gloria Fischer Charlene Smith Elaine Young Eleanor Smith June Whaley Anna Warn Hill Irene Angus Billy Jean Barnitz Patty Karr Ana Foeter W. R. Farnham Ralph Kuether W. F. Sodt J. Foster Fred Rosenbaurh Smith Hart- Inger Main St Kroger Company

Human Fly to Perform in Hartford Tonight

Johnnie Woods the human fly will give a building climbing and balancing act at the Hartford schoolhouse tonight at seven. Proceeds from the performance will go to the American Legion Cigarette Fund. Woods has been seen in this area for weeks and drew large crowds in New Haven on Wednesday.

Hartford Johnnie Woods Hartford School American Legion Cigarete Fund Woods New Haven Bank

Funeral Rites Set For Mrs Lottie Hayman At Sutton Church

Mrs Lottie Hayman 48 died Thursday at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg. Service Sunday at 2 30 p m at Sutton Church with interment in Sutton Cemetery. She is survived by her mother Mrs Minnie Orr a sister Mrs Carl McElfresh of Delaware and three brothers Arthur Paul Orr of Bashan and Wayne Orr of Parkersburg.

Mra Lottie Hayman St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Sutton Church Sutton Cemetery Mra Hayman Orr of Bashan Minnie Orr Mra Carl McElfresh Delaware Arthur and Paul Orr Wayne Orr

Pomeroy Social Notes

Announcement of the marriage of Mise Gloria Jean Conrad and Private First Class Roscoe F cock and Frank Jim Reinhart, with wedding details and family mentions. Pomeroy personals note visits, travel to Cleveland and Columbus, and local family movements.

Pomeroy Mise Gloria Jean Conrad Edmund R.conard Summit St. Columbus Roscoe F. Cock Mulford Ra Frank Jim Reinhart Wren Shirley Coward Robert Nirman Pfc Reinhart Duersmer Richard Saunders Northigh Guty U.S Naval Hospital San Diego Logan Feland Marine Corps League Veterans of Foreign Wars Pic Sain Pomeroy Mar

Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Moves

Middleport residents gather at Mr Allen W home on Rutland Street for a housewarming party. Betty Yarborough and Mary Mauck Clark visit relatives as others move between Lincoln Road and Will property. A surplus of gifts marks Mary Mauck Clark’s new home shower.

Middleport Allen W B. E. Talbott Low Rutland St John Will Wiliam Yarborough Betty Will Lincoln Road Mary” Mauck Clark Neous Jackson Allie Mauck C.F Besserer Mindieport Maude Cooper Ports Ingone John Mason Lan Kenneth Byers Lincoln Ini Joseph Sylvan Gardner Ferne Ab Azhell Hott Gallipolis Fayet Nuckles Betty Nuckies Helder K Liste Ralph Starling McCullough J Park Dire. Low Beulah White

Hocking County Dog Warden Reports Annual Review

Logan reports from the county dog warden show a year of licensed actions and euthanizations. The auditor checks appropriations, and licenses are sold with several cases of license enforcement and animal control efforts described.

Hocking Dog Warden

Ledge Set to Initiate POMEROY One Candidate

A special communication of Pomeros Unige No 164 F A M will initiate an Entered Apprentice and pass a Fellow Craft on Monday evening January 17 at 7 30 pm. W M Staniey announced refreshments will be served and assisting Masons are invited to attend.

F&a. M Staniey W. M

Pomeroy Area Churches Plan Sunday Worship Services

Local churches outline morning Bible School at 9 30 with lessons matched to church themes. First Baptist hosts 9 30 Bible School and 10 30 worship including Lord's Supper, with sermons on Tithing and Apostles pride. Methodist plans 9 30 school and 10 30 service themed With Malice Toward None. Lutheran hour message follows at 7 00 p m.

Rummaar First Baptist Church Pomeroy Christ R. W. Parker Jesus

Brothers Reunite in Italy During Christmas Visit

Two Logan brothers, Kenneth and Ernest Rutter, reunited in Italy for Christmas after months apart in World War II. Both served in separate units but learned of their kinship and spent December 24 and 25 with each other, first meeting since overseas duty began in 1942. Their other brother Pearl serves in the U.S. Navy offshore.

LOGAR Italy Logan Cpl Kenneth Rutter Ernest Rutter David Rutter Church Street Bou T North Africa Pearl U.S. Navy High Seas

Temporary Alimony Granted in Bolin Divorce Case

A court in common pleas granted temporary support of 12 dollars weekly for two minor children and 35 dollars for attorney fees in the divorce suit Mary Bolin v Denver Bolin. The plaintiff, a minor represented by next friend John Holden, accuses the defendant of gross neglect and cruelty and seeks custody. married February 14 1942.

Pomeroy 4-H Club Organized With Local Leaders

The Pomeroy area forms a 4-H Club with Miss Botta as recreational leader succeeding Dorothy Bolinger. Grand Jury indicts a former Logan resident and locals gathered Saturday at 3 30 pm for the meeting at Homemakers, as the group plans activities with St Matthew Lathe and Trinity Lathe churches.

Selsonville Rome Ranklin County Homeranert Ramey Doe Offiala Ant Columbus Omagene Zant Dorothy Homie Bolinger Logan Amos J. Heyde Miss Botta St. Matthew Lathe Martyn Eran Church Earl Grugeh Trinity Eran Church

Mrs Flavilla Stultz Dies At Home

Mrs Flavilla Stultz 51 wife of L E Stultz died Thursday morning at her home 519 East Hunter Street Logan Funeral arrangements are being completed Survivors include daughter Mrs Eu ene Geil Logan and two brothers P A Bartlett Toledo and P A Bartlett Sunnyside Utah

Flavilla Stultz Logan L. E. Stultz East Hunter Street Euene Geil P. A Bartlett Toledo Sunnyside Utah

Is Granted Divorce For Gross Neglect

Logan Casper Brown received a divorce grant based on gross neglect as ruled by Judge Pal in the court document. The decision cites persistent marital breakdown and failure to fulfill spousal duties leading to the dissolution of marriage.

Logan Casper Brown Aortin Fms Pal H Iadereene

Petty Larceny Charge Filed by Officers

Local officials released Clarence Theiss of Lima after a night in jail and a fine for pan handling following an arrest by Chief L. B. Higgins in Middleport. Theiss carried a large bundle believed to be blankets from the local jail.

Mousefuri Clarence Theiss Lima Agai L. B. Higgins Middleport Ailgenty Thee Chlet ‘Higgins

Service members furloughs and rank updates from home

Meigs servicemen report furloughs and new ranks. Wesley Fry visits Bradbury kin in Camp Bowie Texas. William Pickens at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Everett Bachner returned to Maryland after a stay. Elbert Bachner of Kananga visited Bachner home in Robert Mitch USN guest at 9 day furlough. Delbert Logan at Fletcher General Hospital Cambridge. Dale Mattox at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Charles Burk on furlough with mother. Albert Wolfe promoted to corporal. Altoona Bailey now lieutenant in foreign service. Victor Bahr completed pilot training earning Silver Wings and 2nd Lieutenant. Norman Bahr also pilot as 1st Lieutenant. Robert Flesher returning from Balboa Panama Canal Zone on furlough in Attleboro Massachusetts. Strickland family note: rank increased to Star Sergeant.

Wesley Fry Camp Bowie Texas John Fry Bradbury William Pickens Camp Chaffee Ark Mddieport Everett Bachner Maryland Howth Fry ‘Bray Elbert Bachner Kananga Bachner Robert Mitch Usn Foreign Service Perry Mitch Middleport Delbert Logan U.S. Army Albert Logan Fletcher General Hospital Cambridge Dale Mattox Elmer Mattox Gravel Hill Great Lakes Charles Burk Naval Training Station Virdle Burk Albert Wolfe Eva Jane Simpson Racine Altoona Bailey U.S Army Nugre Pomeroy High School White Cross School of ‘ Nursing Victor Bahr Ernest Bahr Long Bottom Norman Ie Robert Flesher Balboa Panama Canal Zone United States Attleboro Mass Hie Mfr Daton Strickland Pomeroy

Christ Church To Honor Service Men With Special Service

Middlebury parish to hold a 7:00 p m service honoring local service members. Ninety names listed on the roll of honor include a candle lighting, special music and readings. The minister will give a brief message on War Time Reasons For Being Christian. Other services noted include Bible School at 9 15 worship at 10 18 with sermon on The Transforming Power of Christ and an 8 p m event focusing on Why Separation during fast time.

Middlepury Church of Spirit Bible School William Theobald Rutland Baptist Charles J. Bowen Church School C. A. Swick

Church Night Plans Highlight Federated Circle Meeting

Federated Church circle met Wednesday to discuss Friday January 21 church night and to form a program committee with Mrs Norman Sloes and Mrs Herman Burt on duty. Rev Ralph Kuether outlined year projects while no section actions were taken. Hostesses Mrs Herman Burt Mrs Nettie Wise Carver and Mrs George Hetzel served hot chocolate and cookies after the session.

Omeroy Federated Federated Church Lester Fauber Norman Sloes Herman Burt Raymond Hood Afar Ralph Kuether Nettie Wise‘arver George Hetzel

Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs and Nearby Areas

Meigs County records show marriages including Stee W. Topley and Madeline Kensty, Hubert K. Wolfe and Freda Marie Por, plus Kenneth Day and Helen Opin. Probate notes reference John Re Lowe estate, guardian D. H. Peoples, and rent accounts. Locations cited include Meigs and Middleport with unrelated hospital leave mentioned.

Meigs Pomerty Meigs County Stee W. Topley C . Va Madeline Kensty Pomneroy Hubert K. Wolfe Roy Freda Marie Por Pomeroy Kenneth Day Ington Helen Opin John Re Lowe D. H. Peoples Sam EL Wilton

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