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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1945
Page
3
Meigs County notes show Pomeroy council hearing a plan to reduce the citys bonded debt. The report, filed from The Athens Messenger, describes decisions and steps planned by local officials to ease borrowing costs amid wartime pressures.
The Pom ery Panthers host the Racine Tornadoes at 8 pm Eastern War Time. A junior high prelim between Pomero y Junior High and Pt Pleasant Junior High starts earlier. The Ohio Council of Churches crowns a Prince of Peace winner from Pomeroy, Barbara Scholl, who represents Meigs County in a district contest in nearby Maretta.
POMEROY village council reduced bonded indebtedness from 152000 to about 52000 over eight years. 1944 water and light bills paid. 586 applied to old light bill. 1945 appropriations set at 35457.40. Mayor Howell reported December fees and fines and yearly totals, noting 72 cases in court with 17 residents. Taxi overcharges during bad weather discussed. zoning and ordinances proposed. sewage project discussed by postwar planning committee. sewer plant considered. Mayor Howell expenses approved for Columbus meeting. request for two more street lights. Bills sent to finance committee for payment if correct.
Pomeroy PTA meets Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Senior High School. Two new state health films, one on infantile paralysis, will be shown with nurse Catherine Shavorinsky in attendance to answer questions. Also reports birthdays, visits, leave notices, club activities, and local residents’ movements including upcoming lodge meets and hospital news.
Sgt. James Wylie, a prisoner of the Japanese since Corrige day, sends word to his mother Mrs. Sam Fick that he is in good health and hopes to be released. Wylie, a Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate, has a wide circle of friends awaiting his return. Also notes Lt. Manning D Webster, former Meigs County prosecutor, completed Judge Advocate School training and will serve in Memphis after a 10 day leave. Chorus rehearsal announced for Pomeroy and Middleport Music Clubs at Heath Methodist Church with a 7:30 PM business meeting and 8:00 PM rehearsal.
A vintage style drug advertisement claims middlie aged men can regain youthful vigor with a medical formula Tro mone combining vitamins and hormones. It promotes enhanced vitality and pleasure, urging use under directions, with Gallaher Drug Company and druggists as sellers.
The Junior Band directed by Bernard Kiinicke presented a varied program to parents, teachers, and students. Members Rone Walters and Jean Ashley demonstrated baton routines as director Krake outlined plans for a senior band and upcoming spring concert. PTA and Meigs drive contributions were approved, and the Alvira Jones classroom earned largest attendance honors.
Thirty years ago in Forbidden Tibet Edwin J. Dingle learned a power from knowledge that can transform lives. He claims health, wealth, and world recognition, and now offers a free 9,000 word treatise through The Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles. Readers are urged to respond promptly for a limited free copy.
Mary Carol Swanson was baptized Sunday at Death Methodist Church by the Rev IP A Rothe. Carroll Swans and his son returned to Brooklyn after a leave with family in Gallipolis and here. The ceremony marked a family moment as Mary Carol joined the church.
The message extols St Joseph Aspirin as the leading seller in the aspirin market with the claim of being the world’s largest seller at 10 cents. It also notes availability in a large economy size of 100 tablets and urges demand for the product.
Meigs County campaign committee led by W A Smith reports ongoing contributions to the National War Fund of Meigs County drive. Pomeroy Firemen’s Association contributed 7174 from the Firemen’s New Year Ball receipts at Pomeroy Junior High School on December 30. Additional gifts include 100 from the Acrie Fraternal Order of Eagles from dances and events plus 195 from Meigs County residents, boosting the total as the drive nears closure. England minst nearh resembles America’s Coney Island Bughton.
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