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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1943

Page

2

Ohio State Crews to Patch Rough Streets in Pomeroy

The Marietta division of the State Highway Department will patch and seal ruts and holes in Pomeroy streets within two weeks. Village Clerk Alvin Norris says the village will bear the expense, with a final seal coat considered after patching. Officials note most streets climb Breezy Heights Prospect Hill Lincoln Hill and other steep hills on the hilly town.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Pomeroy State Highway Department Marietta Walter Wolfe Alvin Norris W. A Smith Chamber of Commerce Norris Prospect Hill Lincoln Hill Wyllis Hill Naylor's Run

Eva Enersbach Becomes Pomeroy Messenger Carrier At 13

Eva Enersbach age 13 the newest Messenger carrier for the Pomeroy area lives on Monkey Run and says she has wanted to be a paper girl all her life she succeeds Georgie Nesselroad hill at the end of Spring Ave and Welsh Town Hill. Big storms burden the street department with bills for overflowed creeks and sewers as well as mud and flood cleanup with about 1200 spent to clear the town. Mayor Malcolm Hartley backs street repairs but opposes debt while receipts from vehicle licenses lag behind nearby towns and funding remains tight.

Pomeroy Eva Enersbach Eva Monkey Run Georgie Nesselroad Malcolm Hartley Hartley

Doan's Pills Backed as Kidney Pain Relief

Many suffer nagging backache from tired kidneys. Doan's Pills are promoted to flush out waste and toxins, restore energy, and relieve kidney related pains. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Doan's Pill, claimed by millions over 40 years.

Nature Doan

Pianist Lillian Stieff Returns From Columbus Convention

Mrs. Lillian Lewis Stieff, renowned pianist and daughter of Prof. J. T. Lewis, returned from the Columbus convention of the Daughters of Union Veterans where she served as department pianist. She performed from memory, received praise for musicianship, and has long served many groups including Pythian Sisters Eastern Star American Legion Auxiliary and First Presbyterian Church organ programs.

Middleport Lillian Lewis Stieff Columbus Daughters of Union Veterans Jane Howell Pomeroy Stieff The Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors Eastern Star White Shrine American Legion Auxiliary Talkies First Presbyterian Church

Hockingport Social Notes Highlight local visits and milestones

Friday at 7 30 p m a Log Cabin play The Life of Moses by Story Hour children. Local visits include Mrs George Norman and family in town, Mrs Lou Walker from Little Hocking and Ora Randolph, and Wellsburg visitors to the Randolphs. Paul Wheaton promoted to sergeant in Kentucky. Leon White promoted to sergeant in Iceland. Willard Leffler from Newark visiting. Rabel Winn and Cincinnati family visiting ill father W T Matheny.

Kenneth Mabel Arnett Mt. Gilead Clarice Medley Clarence Maloney Sweeney Wellsburg Ora Randolph James Randolph Dell Blake Nancy Paul Blake Ott Cole Parkersburg Marie Wheaton Paul Wheaton Ao Knox Kentucky Leon White Iceland FE. W. White Willard Leffler Newark Rabel Winn Cincinnati W. T. Matheny

Daytime and Weekend Winter Deaths Common, Major Trend

Analysis shows most fatalities occur during daylight hours on weekends and in the winter months, indicating higher risk periods due to activity patterns and environmental conditions. Public health officials urge targeted safety measures and further research into seasonal risk factors.

Social notes from Middleport church groups and residents

Group 2 of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. W H Juhling's home with Mrs Pearl Gardner and Mrs William Grate assisting. A program on China was led by Miss Alice Louise Lama. rummage sale planned for September. 4 in attendance and refreshments served. Loyal Pals Class held a picnic at Roadside Park. Miss Selah Sidenstricker and Mrs James Redman present. Mrs Wick Crow attended from Pittsburgh. A stork shower for Mrs Verne Little hosted by Mrs Sidney Ervin with 20 guests and games. Several local residents noted for travel, visits, or illness, including Mrs James Pullen's indefinite stay in Poplar Bluff, Mo, and Mrs H L Ward's tenants moving to Grove City Pa. Continuous updates list military leave and arrivals, hospital work, and family moves.

Middleport Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church W. H. Juhling S. Second Ave Pearl Gardner William Grate Elizabeth Joachim Alice Louise Lama China A. A. Dillard Church of Christ Selah Sidenstricker James Redman Wick Crow Pittsburgh Sidney Ervin James Pullen Poplar Bluff Glenn G. Fleming H. L. Ward Grove City Chloe Fink Irene Rutland John Lewis Park St Lewis Faye Root Curtiss-Wright Columbus Hez Root Leo Beeson W. H. Beeson Charles Mike Herbert Hysell A. R. McKinney Athens Ancil McKinney Charles Seines Great Lakes Chicago Charles Searles Parksdale Field Hod Searles Frank Seabach Bettie Becker Mary Baker Cpl Malcolm Allen Camp Sheridan Inl Jenny Allen Doris Bailey Charleston Kanawha Valley Hospital Mary Jane Brown Janet Hecox Badger & Sons Company Howard Kitchen, Jr Chillicothe Jettie Lauerman Ede Kitchen Holzer Hospitals C. P. Bradbury

Cowie Rites Are Held on Wednesday

Funeral services for George E. Cowie eighty one of Columbus were held Wednesday afternoon. Interment was at Union Cemetery. A former Middleport resident he helped found the first electric company in Middleport and later worked with Selote Valley Supply and Crane Company in Columbus. Surviving are three daughters and two sons with fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Cowie had died about a year earlier.

Middleport George E. Cowie Broad St Columbus Union Cemetery Cowie First Electric Company Selote Valley Supply Company Crane Company Edward A. Branon Weston W. Va W. E. Stevens Robert Troxell Cumberland, Md Felix Newport R. 1 William

Kuhn Leaves Prison to Enter War Camp

Fritz Kuhn former national head of the German American Bund was paroled June 18 and left Clinton Prison yesterday with three FBI agents headed for internment. The 48 year old was sentenced to two and a half to five years for grand larceny and forgery involving Bund funds. He and 10 other Bundists were denaturalized last March.

Dannemora N. Y Fritz Kuhn Bund New York Clinton Federal Bureau of Investigation

Cash for Used Ranges and Appliances Offered

A local ad seeks to buy for cash or trade several items in good condition: gas coal and oil ranges coal circulating heaters washing and sewing machines electric sweepers.

Children’s Little Theater Red Cross Benefit

Pomeroy’s Children’s Little Theater, organized by Lincoln Hill kids, held its first show to aid the American National Red Cross. Receipts totaled thirty cents, a nest egg for a larger fund to buy a dollar Red Cross membership.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill American National Red Cross Red Cross Lincoln Hill Club Lynne Lee Hartley Malcolm Hartley Mila Jane Stark Dorothy Ed Stark Briggs Crites Lucy Amsbury Miriam Peoples

Licensed To Marry POMEROY Courthouse List

Marriage licenses issued in Meigs County Probate Court on the last day of June include Arnold Barnett 21 of Middleport and Anna Merrill Workman 19 of Middleport. Also listed are G A Vanhorn 57 of Huntington and Bertie Wilson 40 of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Arnold Barnett Middleport Anna Merrill Workman G. A. Vanhorn Huntington Bertie Wilson

Ceiling prices fixed in sale of fish

Washington reports the Office of Price Administration set maximum ceiling prices for 48 species of fresh fish in producer and wholesale sales. A companion retail price regulation is expected to be issued soon.

Washington Office of Price Administration

Connecticut Highway Miles Report

Connecticut states it maintains 11,700 miles of highways. The metric underscores extensive road work and statewide infrastructure planning by state authorities.

Connecticut

Penetrating Fungicide Ad for Athletes Foot

An advertisement touts a penetrating fungicide with 90 percent alcohol claiming rapid germ control for athletes foot. It promises money back next morning if not pleased and urges applying full strength for best results at local drug stores including Quick's Drug Store.

Quick's Drug Store

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