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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1945

Page

2

Meigs County urged to build cold storage and processing facilities

Agricultural leaders in Pomeroy propose a cold storage locker plant, fast freezing, dressing plants, and dairy and meat handling upgrades to keep farm products local. A Meigs County survey notes lack of marketing outlets, with 1945 farm cash sales exceeding two and a half million dollars.

Ce. Blakeslee Meigs County Harold Hilligas Edison Hobstetter Theodore Reed Blakeslee Mae Southeastern Ohio Nelsonville Burn Meigs Counts West Virginia

Pomeroy Personal Notes On Veterans and Guests

Returned veterans Harding Russell and Ebersbach work at New York Central Railroad Shops Hobson. Russell and Ebersbach in the shops and clove Mrs. Burdell Black Nas Apopee came from Holzer Hospital via Rawtings-Coals a mub laner. Mreo Man Lambert and san Richard of Chilfienthe visit relatives for a week. Mrs. R. K. Russel and 3 .M. Sinclair spent several Columbus days. Mrs. visited her nephew who had been sent home from Germany after 7X months overseas. Mrs Kial visited friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. OM. Sined spent Sunday in Athens with Fred Kempton. Cpl. Marion Fugate left for Ft. Riley Kas after 5-day furlough with his parents. wife and father accompanied as far as Cincinnati. Co. Fugate transferred from Camp Rucker Ala. to Ft. Riley. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Clark of Hileah Fla. visit former's brother Acting Sheriff Frank Clark and family. Miss Fatma Joachim Miss Fres ten Tens Miss Betts Gorle. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baer left Friday for Buckeye Lake for the weekend.

Harding Russell Woojlard Ebersbach New York Central RR Hobson Russell Ebersbach Burdell Holzer Hospital Mreo Man Lambert San Richard Chilfienthe R. K. Russel 3 .M. Sinclair Columbus Win Germany Kial W. OM Sined Athens Fred Kempton Pomeroy Cpl Marion Fugate Ft. Riley Kas Frank Fugate Cincinnati Paul Baer Tor Buckeye/ Lake

Urges Proper Electrical Equipment in Ohio Farms

J P Blauser Ohio State Extension Agricultural Electrical Engineer told 75 attendees at Columbia School and Star Grange Hall that only about 10 percent of Ohio farms with electric service are adequately wired. About 183000 of 230000 farms have service. he urged matching wiring to future equipment and installing outlets on every wall. He also noted No 14 with 15 amp fuses for lighting and No 12 with 20 amp fuses for small appliances, with heavier wiring for heavier duties.

Pomeroy Ohio J. P. Blauser Extension Ohio State University Columbia School Star Grange Hall Blauser Klauser

Middleport Social Notes Highlights and Visits

Middleport society notes record Evangeline Chapter OES entertainments at Mrs. Griff Russell home with Mrs. Zella Cross as assistant. Guests include Bernice Lyons Winn Nellie Tracy and plans for August picnic at Mrs. Max Harrah in Chester. Dinner honors for Charles Gilfillen of Norfolk Virginia and Mrs. Gilfillen of Kananga with guests William Cheatham Anna Steele Ralph Young and Polly of Gallipolis. Visit at Watertown includes Orin Smith and family with Leland Eichmiller group. birthday dinner for Mr. Eichmiller. Loyal Women of the Church at Clyish to meet Thursday evening. New parents Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury. Numerous local visits and travels listed among residents and guests across Columbus Gallipolis Charleston and Beaver Falls contexts.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter OBE O.E.S Griff Russell Zella Cross Bernice Lyons Winn Nellie Tracy Max Harrah Chester Charles Gilfillen Norialk Gilfillen Kananga B. O. Gilfillen William Cheatham Anna Steele Ralph Young Polly Gallipolis Watertown Orin Smith George MacAllister Priday Leland Eichmillers Fachmiller Ann Smith Eichmillers Clyish

Licensed To Marry In Meigs County

Meigs County Probate Court issued marriage licenses for several residents in July. Names include James Jeffers, Mabel Smith, Bertie Fletcher, Virginia Mayes, Alfred Rhodes, Rose Mary Bell, Paul Thimpson, Mildred Greene, Gilbert Walters, Jean Sands, Bernard Huffman, and Mary Hill with their ages and hometowns such as Flora, Reedsville, Beach Hill, Cheshire, Parkersburg, Dexter, Vinton, Letart and Ches ire noted.

Pomeroy Meigs County James Jeffers Flora Mabel Smith Reedsville Bertie Fletcher Beach Hill W. Va Virginia Mayes Cheshire Rt Alfred Rhodes Parkersburg Rose Mary Bell Dexter Paul Thimpson A. Vinton Mildred Greene Gilbert Walters Thouncey Jean Sands Chesire Bernard Huffman Letart Mary Hill Dex_ter

Interest Revived In Fair Horse Racing At Meigs County

Interest in horse racing rings revived in the county as several owners plan to enter horses in the Meigs County Fair August 28 to 50. Meigs County Fair events include riding and pony activities, with local owners and enthusiasts preparing for a lively program.

Middleport Meigs County EM. Burton R&l Cab Company New Haven W. van Pau Rob Peles Davis Dan Davis Fry

Inheritance Tax Determined for Ebersbach Estate

Probate Court records show inheritance tax on the late Albert D. Ebersbach estate set at 670.60 after lack of auditor's appraisal. Gross value estimated at 152,499.66 with net actual market value 89,757.51. Bequests include Emma Ebershach 29, Clarence Ebershach 10,714.0, Florence Hench 10,714.60, Mabel Mees 812,455.60, Edward Ebershach 19,724.60, Richard Fhershach 15,714.60.

Clarence Ebershach Florence Hench Mabel Mees Edward Ebershach Richard Fhershach

Business Is Moved To New Location

POMEROY The Johnson Sign Service operated by E M John enn has been moved to the former Second Ward Fire house recently purchased by Frank Furate, a Johnson sign painter and decorator, who plans to expand his business to include furniture spraying and leather paint jobs.

Pomeroy Johnson E. M. Johnenn Second Ward Frank Furate

McCarthy Resignation Rejected by Yankees Protest

Dark days hit the New York Yankees as Joe McCarthy delays resignation amid illness and coach Marie Joe heads to Buffalo for reconsideration after Larry MacPhail refuses to accept. Yankees stumble in AL second division with losses and varied results across the league, including Detroit,Boston, St Louis and Pittsburgh.

Night Blooming Cereus Draws Spectators in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Rostoe Wise cultivate a night blooming cereus that enthralls onlookers as white fragrant flowers unfold. The plant, housed in a large wooden bucket, was blown from the Wise porch during a recent wind storm yet remained unscathed and blooming for observers.

Middleport Rostoe Wise Wise

Mrs Jarvis Injured When Kicked by Cow at Port Washington

Relatives report Mrs Glenn Jarvis fractured ribs after a cow kicked her at the Port Washington farm home. Her mother Mrs A W McKay remains to assist. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Dana Murray at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens named William Elworth after his grandfathers. Dana Weber Murray stays with uncle and aunt Charley King in Harrisonville.

Dana Murray Pomeroy R.D Win D Arms Hospital Athens Cen William Elworth Murray Dana Weber Charley King Harrisonville

Fullerton's Roundup hints McCarthy may not return to Yankees

Fullerton's Roundup notes baseball circles doubt Joe McCarthy will stay as Yankees manager amid his illness. Other brief items cover a Florida convalescent softball game, a wounded veteran's imperfect throw, Marine Pat Harder's knee operation prognosis, a North Carolina college basketball coach in hire talks, Lt. Bob Crosby's Hawaii trip for fleet games, Major League attendance for 700,000 fans in 90 games, Standlee named service officer on the Ledo Road, and Chet Chesney placed in Calcutta base athletics.

Pat Harder Wisconsin High Point N.C Tall Timber North Carolina Bob Crosby Fleet Hawaii Boots Poffenberger Islands Norm Standlee Chicago Bears

Standings Yesterday's Stars and Scores Across Leagues

News notes highlight Newsom driving in the lone run to edge the Tigers 1-0, Klimean and Russell key hits in 12-5 and 8-5 wins, Dietrich shunning Zuber as Chicago seals the Yanks series. Other scores include Boston 5 at Pittsburgh 8, Chicago 1 New York 0 in 11 innings, and assorted Association results with Indianapolis, Columbus, Toledo, Louisville, St Paul and Milwaukee posting wins.

Bobo. Newsom Athletics Tigers ED Klieman Indians Washington Jim Russell Pirates Ted Pittsburgh Boston Bill Dietrich White Sox Zuber Doel Chicago Yanks New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington L Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Milhenukee Minneapolis L Fet St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Ilsdelphia Adierigan Wooster Bernard St Milwaukee Minneapolis Ag

Indians Move Weekday Home Games To Two P.M. EWT

Cleveland Indians announce 1945 season home games will start at 2 pm EWT on weekdays instead of 3 pm to fit late afternoon trains per ODT rules.Vice-President Roger Peckinpaugh made the statement. Harrisonville Corporal James Phillips Vaughan General Hospital returns home Tuesday evening with his wife Myrtle for a five day visit. Phillips served 19 months overseas in England France Belgium Holland and Germany. He is stationed at Vaughan General Hospital. Mrs Phillips lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles King Harrisonville. They married Sept 2 1943. Phillips was overseas in December 1943. A revival meeting begins Sunday at Hobson Tabernacle led by Rev Carl Wise services nightly at 8 o'clock.

Cleveland Indians ODT Roger Peckinpaugh Harrisonville James Phillips Vaughan General Hospital Hines, Sr Myrtle Phillips England France Bellum Holyland Germany Vaughan General Hospital Charles King Cpl Phillips Iwassant Middleport Hobson Tabernacle Carl Wise Leach

League Leaders National Batting and American Coaching Moves

The report highlights Rosen of Brooklyn leading batting while Holmes of Boston tops runs and hits. Schoendienst and Lampanella stand out in stolen bases, with Ferriss of Boston posting strong pitching numbers. In American news, Bryant hires Cuccinello as coach with staff changes at Ashland high, and Stirmweiss tops runs with 54 RBIs as Ferriss leads Boston pitching with 172 strikeouts and an .895 ERA.

Bryan Cucrinello Chicago Bryant ‘High C. E. Tay Stirmweiss New York Llor Ashland High Ken Lamp R. Johnson Upper Sandusky Boston Siirawells Nicholas’ Ducare Woodville Stephens Levis Case Washington Ferriss

Varsity Completes First Half of Loop Undefeated

Namon Josephs Varsity Billiard team beat Rauch 7 to 3 to finish the first round undefeated with a 9–0 record. Dick Carpenter pitched seven innings for the Varsity, Ed Kent behind the plate, and Don Burson led Rauch with three innings. Tonight McBees vs West End for second. second round starts Thursday Rauch vs West Enders. league plays at Athens High field behind Rufus Putnam School.

Mike Namon Joseph Rauch Wa 1Nesee Lod Bra Wemnn Dick Carpenter Mechanicsburg Seven Inns Ed Kent _ m B.nedy Rauch's Lould Bakters Don Burson Rauch’s Red” Davis Akron Carpenter Kennedy Farley Ator Rapp Crosser C. Abraham D. Coury Lavelle Vickers Iare Luman B. Abraham McBee West End C. E. Biggins WestEnders Sity Boys B. Rannow Athens High Rannow Rufus Putnam

Bobo Newsom Ends 12 Loss Run With Four Straight Wins

PHILADELPHIA Bobo Newsom breaks a 12 game losing streak by winning four straight starts. He allowed only 14 hits over 40 innings while facing Detroit St Louis Chicago Cleveland and others. His record moves to five wins and 13 losses as Connie Mack eyes a return to first division for the Athletics.

Philadelphia Bobo Newsom St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Cleveland Inifians Bobo Detroit Tigers News Bobe Athletics

Plan Funeral Rites For Mrs Mike Bentz

Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Bentz will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o clock at the United Methodist Church. The Rev Albert Bitters will officiate. Interment will be Beech Grove Cemetery.

Mike Bentz Lo'clack Ithe United -Methodist -Church Albert Bitters

Services Tonight For Albert Combs In Langsville

A short service at 8 o'clock Tuesday will be held at the Langsville residence for Albert Combs whose death was sudden. The funeral cortege will proceed to Cumberland Ohio, his former home, for a service at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday at two PM.

Middleport Resi ‘Dence Langsville Albert Combs Cumberland Ohio Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Pomeroy Personals Iti Middleport Social Notes Aas Wet M. Rete Fine Bradbury Sonthorn Fenest Clifford Mer Albert Baer Minersvile Henry Mindleport Clint Cooley Mere Herman Haddax A. F. Piller Pet Dah McKenzis Campens Vad Mireke Metenne Fomersy Min Ferman Basta Vis Fo M. Maag Phebie Bierse Charlestnn Mile Deed Martip Str William Reielswae Downa Nautomatic M’carthy Jack Hand New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Marie Joe Buffalo Larry MacPhail McCarthy Bronx Bombers Yankee Stadium Ball Club Bil Dietrich Bill Sinker Balli Zuber Cris Hockett Old Newsom Klieman Tribe Boston Braves Kim Russell Bob Coleman Bob Elliott Bill Salkeld Buccos Tommy Holmes Braves Fullerton Hugh Fullerton Yankees Joe MacPhail Welch Convalescent Hospital Daytona Beach Fla Rosen Holmes Walker Schoendienst Cooper Ialivoda Avany Ous Colegroves Market Pomeroy Bend Gail Russell Joel McCrea Herbert Marshall Griffith Richard Lyon Phyllis Brooks Wo-Jima Templi Middleport Noah Beery, Jr Martha O’drisco Leo Carilio Leon Errst Joan Davis Leon Errol William Garga Turhan Bey Isamna Foster Alan Curtis Andy Devine Furry Knight Collette Lyons Conga CAS Company
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