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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

3

Panthers vs Gallipolis on Friday on Pomeroy floor

Pomeroy Purple Panthers host Gallipolis Academy High School Friday at the Junior High School. Reserves open at 7 30 p m with the varsity to follow at 8 30 p m Officials are Conaway and Green. Band directed by John Kline will perform.

Pomeroy Blue Devils Gallipolis Academy Pomeroy Purple Panthers Conaway Parkersburg Green Albany John Kline Panthers Racine Bill Lehew Bill Ohlineer Panther

Taxpayers Keep Treasurer Busy in Meigs County

A steady stream of Meigs County property owners has kept Treasurer Clyde Millhone and deputies busy since January 7 when tax books opened. Many pay for the full year rather than six months, and most taxes are higher this year than last, though complaints are few.

Pomeroy Meigs County Clyde Millhone

Apple Grove News Highlights Local Veterans and Community Events

Mrs. John Hayman returns home after caring for daughter Mattie at Camp Den-Clark Hospital. Cpt G T Clark receives honorable discharge and visits Columbus and family. John H. Shank reenlists in army air corps. stays with parents before Greensboro. Local visits include Roushes with O Connor, WSCE officers installed, WSCS study at Methodist Church, and Naval veteran Eduard Robinson McMle discharged at Great Lakes. Major Christine and family visit en route to Cambridge.

Apple Grove John Hayman Mattie Campden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Washington Bottoms W. Va G T Clark Columbus E C Clark John H. Shank WSCE William Cosle WSCS Methodist Church Eduard Robinson Mc. Mmle U. S. Naval Great Lakes Training Center Christine Elkins C. S Sayre

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight 1946 Union Veterans Officers

Pomeroy community notes report installation of Jane Howell Tent No. 39 officers in IOOF Hall with Della Stahl presiding. Donations pledged, awards given, and next social meeting set for January 28 at Mrs. Geoglein’s home. Also covers local clubs electing leaders, birthday observances, and a funeral attendance for Mrs G A Bahr in Oberlin Ohio.

Drug Store Reopens In New Location In Pomeroy

Removal of Stark Drug Store to the upper block shifts shopper focus as a new, bright drug store opens this week in Pomeroy. The opening is informal but shoppers note modern improvements and floral gifts from Shumway Green House and Mr and Mrs Jed Hartinger.

Pomeroy Stark Meigs Mountains Shumway Green House Jed Hartinger

Install Officers At Meeting Of Odd Fellows Pomeroy

At the Odd Fellows Lodge in Pomeroy the 1945 auditing report was approved and 1946 officers were installed. Elected and installed were Robert Vaughan noble grand Walter Lottridge vice grand Robert Peoples recording secretary Theo Kimes financial secretary Henry Daily treasurer Richard Vaughan trustee. Returning servicemen and a New York visitor attended, with refreshments and a social to conclude.

Pomeroy Odd Fellows Lodge of Main Court St Robert Vaughan Noble Grand Walter Lottridge Ice Grand Robert Peoples Theo Kimes Henry Daily Richard Vaughan Hiland New York

Alonzo Custer Dies at Minersville Age 84

Alonzo Custer Sr., 84, died Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter Miss Clara Custer in Minersville after a long illness. Funeral arrangements not announced. Surviving: Mrs. Henry Amberger, John Custer, Miss Clara Custer, all of Minersville. Mrs. Hurl Hannahs, Mrs. John Sauvage, Alonzo Custer Jr. of Pomeroy. Theo Custer of Middleport.

Pomeroy — Alonzo Custer Clara Custer Minersville Mr. Custer Henry Amberger John Custer

Junior-Senior PTA Meeting Held Tonight

January PTA gathering at the Senior High School begins at 7 50 p m. Mrs J H Stephenson is guest speaker on Citizenship with special musical numbers announced.

PTA Pomeroy J. H. Stephenson

Home From Service POMEROY Discharged Soldier Returns

S Sgt Luther Russell, son of Mrs. Pearl Russell of Willis Hill, received an honorable discharge after three years in the U S Army with eighteen months overseas. He spent a brief visit with his mother before moving to Dayton with his wife Mrs Harriett Russell to start their home.

Anna Hamm Mary Martha League The Federated Church

Will Head Parish Names Dunn as Priest in Charge

The Rev. Eugene Dunn, recently moved from Millersburg to Mount Vernon, will serve as priest in charge of Will Head Parish instead of as assistant priest as previously announced. Dunn is a former Sacred Heart parish priest with many friends in the area.

Pomeroy Fié Eugene Dunn Millersburg Mount Vernon Father Dunn Sacred Heart

Faster TeetH Help For Denture Wearers

Do not fear loose false teeth with FASTEETH. The alkaline non acidic powder is sprinkled on plates to make gold caps feel firmer and more comfortable. It does not sour and helps control denture odor. Obtain FASTEETH at drug stores.

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