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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1943

Page

3

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce to Be Incorporated at Once

Pomeroy residents and Chamber leaders plan immediate incorporation and a special meeting. W A Smith and Edgar Ervin, as part of a Gallipolis Point Pleasant delegation, push Ohio West Virginia TriCounty Industrial Association aims to boost Ohio Valley war plant operations and regional prosperity.

Washington W. A. Smith Edgar Ervin Gallipolis Middleport Pomroy West Virginia Point Pleasant Carpenter Experiment Farm Chamber of Commerce Jacobs

Fragmentary notice from Ske Un s ht Sun t M am

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Barnhart Funeral Held in Reedsville

Ida Barnhart widow of T. J. Barnhart died Saturday at her grandson Ernest Ruth’s home after months of failing health. She was a member of the M E Church and survived by two sons Leslie Ruth of Joppa and Harry M Ruth of Reedsville and one brother David Dutton of Marietta. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM in the M E Church with Rev. E L Miller presiding. Burial followed at Hockingport beside her first husband Monroe Ruth.

Reedsville Ida Barnhhart T. J. Barnhart Ernest Ruth M. E. Church Leslie Ruth Joppa Harry M. Ruth J David Dutton Marietta Rev E. L. Miller Hockingport Monroe Ruth

Race Riots Seen Close Up in Detroit Visit

Miss Eleanor Smith a dietitian at St over's Restaurant in Detroit visits with her mother Mrs Florence Smith. She describes the riots as terrifying and notes workers with passes could not reach assignments due to pass issues.

Pomeroy Eleanor Smith Stover's Detroit Florence Smith Miss Smith

Pomeroy Banker To Attend Meetings

Theodore Reed president of the Farmer's Bank departed for Cleveland to attend Banker's Council Administration meetings and a war bonds sale conference He serves as chairman of the district Bankers Council and of the Meigs County War Bond Committee.

Pomeroy Theodore Reed Farmer's Bank Cleveland Banker's Council Administration Reed Meigs County

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights From Local Gatherings

Fifteen children attended a party at Mrs. Chris tine Watson home celebrating David Watson and Danny Wests birthdays with games and two cakes. The column records multiple social visits, travels, and local arrange ments involving residents of Pomeroy and nearby towns across Ohio.

Parsonage Repair Work Is Started

Extensive repairs begin at the Federated Church parsonage on Sec ond Street. Plastering and remodeling of downstairs rooms will be completed while the pastor Rev. Ralph Reuther and family are away on vacation until late July.

Pomeroy Federated Church Second St Ralph Reuther

Grange Reports Bi Weekly Meeting Activities

Helen Radford reports Rock Springs Grange met Friday July 9 with Lucile Leifheit presiding. One membership application for Edgar Abbott. Picnic receipts amounting to 8.50 were reported. Programs featured July dates in the national calendar and a flag origin talk. Consideration given to Junior Grange and hall ventilation improvements. Refreshments served by the Home Economics Committee.

Pomeroy Helen Radford Rock Springs Grange Lucile Leifheit Edgar Abbott Grange Walter Miller Henry Bailey Amos Leonard Joseph Fitcher W. R. Scott Herman Beards Meigs County United States

Mary Louise Korn Feted on Birthday

A birthday party honoring nine year old Mary Louise Korn was hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Mary Korn at her Anne Street home on Saturday from 2 30 to 5 00 pm. Guests included Carol Marie Curtis Rita Ann Neutzling Rosalie Nelson Charles Raymond Johnson Barbara Jean Erwin and others who enjoyed home made ice cream and cookies after games while Mary Louise opened gifts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Korn Reed West Virginia and spent several weeks with her grandmother. Assisted by Mrs Albert Mees Mrs Rollin Neutzling and Miss Christina O Donnel.

Mary Korn Mary Louise Korn Anne St Henry Korn Henry Schuler Marion Ohio Floyd Davis East Liverpool Myrtle Long Bobby Davis Amy Kingsland E. W. Kingsland Columbus New Mexico Miss Kingsland University of Mexico Jackson Edward Sargent Arlington N. J Alfred Elberfeld William Anderson George Daniels Rollin Daniels Hugh Daniels Diana Edson Roush Mary Elizabeth Daniels Cora B. Roberts Pennsylvania Florence Smith Court House Phil Meier Helen Rasp George Veney Buddy Gibson Ethan Harper Jacob Zeiher Long Bottom Federated Circle Pomeroy Mary Louise Carol Marie Curtis Rita Ann Neutzling Rosalie Nelson Charles Raymond Johnson Barbara Jean Erwin Wanda Gayle Saylor Billy Neutzling Ruth Curtis Peggy Dailey Marian Jean Bennett Rosemary Shay Mary Curtis Don Dailey Louise Dailey Louis Shirley Bunthoff Mary Louis Korn Anthony Korn Reed W. Va Korn Albert Mees Rollin Neutzling Christina O'Donnel

Soldier Is Honored at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe Dinner

Mrs. Pearl Stanley hosted a small Sunday dinner party at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe honoring Pvt. Virgie Hobstetter WAC Ft. Lee Va on furlough. Guests included Mrs. Edison Hobstetter and Mrs. Richard Chambers Martha Hobstetter.

Pomeroy Pearl Stanley Mary Jane Pvt Virgie Hobstetter WAC Ft. Lee Edison Hobstetter Richard Chambers Martha Hobstetter

Picnic Planned by St Matthew Lutheran Ladies

The Ladies Bible Class of St. Matthew Lutheran Church will hold a picnic on the church lawn at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Families of class members have been invited to attend.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Chure

Boy 11 Drowns in Ohio Creek Near Laurel Cliff

Louis Bunthoff an 11 year old boy drowns while swimming in a Meigs County creek near Laurel Cliff. He was seen swimming then floating on his back and died after rescue efforts failed about four o'clock Monday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are handled by Ewing Funeral Directors.

Pomeroy Meigs County Louis Bunthoff Laurel Cliff Middleport Frank Bunthoff Breezy Heights Bunthoff Clarence Neutzling St. Louis Logan Shirley Ewing Funeral Directors

Meigs 4-H Summer Meetings Highlight Club Activities

Meigs 4-H reports from July show Salem Center Service Club with 15 members and one new member Carol Anna Davison at Salem School house. Wolfpen Victory Canners discussed fruit and vegetable canning and fire prevention with demos planned at Louise Russell’s home. Columbia Salad Makers planned a box supper at State Farm and a sandwich/beverage judging. Flatwoods Chatter Box Club displayed projects and played games at Miss Mary Beards’ home. Alfred Sewing Club discussed August achievement day and enjoyed games. Victory Food Club at Cala way Ridge held regular meeting with project judging and program.

Pomeroy Salem Center Salem Carol Anna Davison Catherine Colwell Gladys Anderson Wolfpen Victory Canners Dorothy Tuckerman Louise Russell Daisy Russell Columbia State Farm Grange Flatwoods Mary Beards Alfred Alfred Sewing Club Mabel Griffin Victory Food Club Calaway Ridge

Infant Presented With Many Gifts at Parsonage

About 40 members of the First Baptist Church visited Rev. and Mrs. Luther Tracy on Fast Main Street last week to honor their new baby Mark Luther. Parishioners presented a completely outfitted bed and the group enjoyed games and refreshments on the rear lawn.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church Luther Tracy Fast Main St Mark Luther

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