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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1945

Page

9

Milkweed collection boosts Meigs County school drive

Meigs County schools have gathered 815 bags of milkweed pads for life jackets as part of a national effort. County Superintendent C C Chapman commends Meigs students and teachers for aiding servicemen. Following the Pomeroy Panthers versus Athens Bulldogs game, a SSA sponsored juke box dance runs 10 PM to after midnight for high school recreation.

Pomeroy Meigs United States Meigs County Bradbury Chester Columbia Darwin Dexter Eden Haringanville Hemlock Grove Kingsbury Laurel Cliff Letart Falls Portland Racine Reedsville Rose Salem Center Spiller Purple Panthers Athens Shere SSA

Car Robbery Report From Pomeroy A wax theft

A Corumbbus paper reports three cases of wax valued at 54 dollars were stolen from the automobile of D. A Canaday of Pomeroy. The wax is used for polishing cars and the vehicle was parked in the 600 block of East Broad Street. Canaday is a wax manufacturer residing in town.

Corumbus D. A&a. Canaday Pomeroy Broad St

Waynesville Pastor Lectures on Race at Meigs

The Rev. Max Rendall of Waynesville spoke at the Church of Christ in Middleport on Christianity of the Negroes and racial understanding. His talk included photos of Tar Hollow Camp showing local youths and chaperones on a summer trip. he plans to lecture in other towns.

Middleport Max.Rendall Waynesville Topether Church of Christ Tar Hollow Randal R. C. Burton

Chester Honor Pupils Listed By Cheeream District

The Cheeream district reports lists of honor pupils for each grade across multiple schools. Students from Chester Reedsville and Pomeroy areas are named in grades from 1 through 12, with many pupils spanning several grades and schools. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Otto Hensley of Bashan were noted along with local host families.

Cheeream Chester Roger Bissell Patsy Clark Norma Hawk Rosemary Rose Janice Bailey Bobby Bauer Peggy Bentz Delores Carnahan Bernita Eiselstein Janet Orr Elva Young Richard Gaul Esther Hayes Anna Jean Rose Shirley Summerfield Jeanette Thomas Nora Wolfe Loyd Weber Marilyn’ Orreis-Spencer Gladys Wright Donna White Donna ‘Wolfe Paul Cross Gail Smalley Howard Wolfe Joanna Batley A Barnett Marie ‘Genheimer James Heaton Dorothy Holter Bernice Young Reid Young Jean Carnahan Joan Hawley Coral Morz Glen Tuttle Eerecine Riggs Orva Jean Bissell Robert Larkins Mary Elisa Andrew Bobby Fitch Billie Young Donna Dorat Carole Connally James Cross George JH Roy Bogar Kathryn Hayman Donna Larkins Bobby Smith Effie Wells Zelma Teffers Howard Larkins Paul Jine Swain Gladys Marks Virginia Bissell Betty,Connolly Wanda Dillon Chester Buckley Maxine Vineyard Howard Buckley Grant Smith Nancy Lee Chaney Donald Sprague Fairy Belle Kibrole Pomeroy 5. A. McCullough Raymond Oliver Cleveland Ralph Frecker Columbus Otto Hensley Bashan Robert Allensworth

Pomeroy Church Services on Sunday January 2

Churches in Pomeroy announce Sunday services across denominations. The schedule lists Morning and evening services, Sunday schools, prayer and youth programs at Bethany Building and local church buildings, with topics and speakers including Truth, Our Hiding Place, Obedience, and Feast of Lights.

Churches of Middleport Sunday Services Announced

Announcements list for Middleport churches for Sunday Jan 28. First Baptist holds Sunday School at 9:20 led by Paul Smart, worship at 10:30 with sermon Christ, the Understanding Friend. Junior B and Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 and 6:30, evening service 7:30 with What Will Heaven Be Like. Heath Methodist Sunday School 9:30, morning worship 10:30 Labor in the Vineyard, Youth at 6. First Presbyterian Sunday School 9:30, morning worship 10:30. Church of Christ Bible School 9:30, communion and worship 10:30, evening 7. Church of Christ in Christian Union Sabbath School 9:30, morning 10:30, evening 8, midweek prayer Thursday 1 pm. Mt Moriah Baptist church school 9:15, morning worship 10:30 sermon The Bright and Morning Star, BYPU 6:30, evening 7 with When They Prayed. Church of the Nazarene Rev E E Cox pastor, Sunday School 9:30, devotionals and evangelistic service 7:30, prayer Thursday 7:30 pm.

Pomeroy Fpomaroy UI Corinthians First Baptist Baptist Bethany Second St Church OF Christ Salvation . Army ST. Paul's Lutheran St. Paul's Mohrhoff Aid United Methodist Downie Jar C.F. Tompkins Cynthia Rutland Carpenter Baptist MT. Union Baptist—Church Grace -Episcopal Ken Orwiler Nelsonville Holy Communion Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church Hilmar Rosenberg Middleport Sunde School Paul Smart Christ Baptist Youth Fellowship Heath Methodist L. W. McComas Vineyard Youth Fellowship First Presbyterian William Grate Church OF Christ — Bible Wilbur Theobald Christian Endesyer Christian Union MT. Moriah Church OF the Nazarene E. E. Cox

Middleport Social Notes And Birth Announcements

Social news from Middleport covers a 50th birthday gathering at Mrs. Essie Hill with family and guests, a birthday birth announcement for Shaula Ann Kessinger, and a P. M. Club meeting with a white elephant sale. Other items note moving family members, hospital updates, and visiting guests of local residents.

Middlefort Essie. Hill Dexter H. C. Tuckerman Sldney Russell E. F. Maag Donna Ruth Myrna Russell Wilbur Bratey Hill Charles Kessinger Beech St Shaula Ann Kessingers Carole’Mae Beecher Kessinger M. D. Brickies

Sale of Stamps Reported in Schools

Schools report War Stamps and Bonds sales with totals from Central Elementary Sugar Run and Junior High. Central Elementary — $124.25. Sugar Run — $86.25. Junior High — $358.70. weekly total $398.70. Yearly total $6,552.15. Pomeroy Senior High begins.

Tenough Central Elementary School Genevieve Stobart Central School Sugar Run Emma Seitz J Junior High Charles S. Gibbs Pomeroy—Senior High

Albany Pastor Speaks At PTA Meeting

Albany Reverend Thomas Smith of the Albany Methodist Church delivered a talk on character building at a PTA gathering. Harriette Ayler and Harley Ayler played two piano duets, Ann Stack and Jean Van Dyke sang, and Lucy Stacks took part. Refreshments were served. Daniels in Line Washington reports the White House mentoring Jonathan Daniels as a candidate to succeed Secretary Stephen Early.

Albany Thomas Smith Albany Methodist Church Albany Pta Harriette Harley Ayler Ann Stack Jean van Dyke Lucy Stacks Daniels Washington White House Jonathan Daniels Stephen Early

Meigs County 4-H Dairy Leaders Elect New Officers

Harold Carnahan of Racine is president Emory Powell Racine vice president and Wayne Roush Racine secretary treasurer. Plans include a summer meeting and promoting 4-H Guernsey calf club work for 1945. J M Guthrie of Feodville named Guernsey breeder assistant. Ohio Guernsey Breeders Assn official Floyd Barlow and dairy specialists spoke on pasture hay use and Bangs disease losses. A Bangs disease control meeting was planned for Meigs County with Harold Nahas Racine Everett Coli Vinton Emory Powell Racine Harry Guthrie Sumner and Eason Roush Racine on the committee.

Pome Ednesday Harold Carnahan Racine Emory Powell Wayne Roush Athens -Cai Guernsey Feodvile Floyd Barlow Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association Agricultural Extension Service Ivan McKellip D. R. Dodd Barlow Dodd Meigs County McKellip Meigs Jin Harold Nahas

Middleport Yellow Jackets to face Eppen Chieftains in benefit game

Middleport High School hosts a benefit basketball game tonight between the Middleport Yellow Jackets and the Eppen Chieftains. Proceeds go to the Meigs Chapter of the National Foundation. Plan includes ceremonies at start of event and anticipated community turnout.

Middleport Middleport-Yellow Jackets Eppen Chieftains Meigs-Chapter

Chaj Foundation Plans Next Day Noon Group Meeting

A fragment suggests the Chaj Foundation for Entan t paxiaker of noon group organizing another session at midday. Details are unclear due to incomplete text.

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