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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1945

Page

4

Meigs County Red Cross drive ships 11,253 pounds

Middleport Rotary Club and Federated Church leaders announced Meigs County’s United National Clothing Collection sent 11,253 pounds of clothing and bedding to Cincinnati. About 300 to 400 boxes were packed under Clay Bryan’s supervision with many county volunteers thanked for aiding the effort.

Middleport H. E. Cook Gene Grate T. A. Maddy Meigs County T. V.king Bradbury Mazane Arnold Rocksprings Shirley Howers H. E. Starkey Carpenter Mildred Betzing Hemlock Grove Cecil Bolin Langsville Mote Yeanger Hobson Nellie Vale Dyesville Ross Amos Dexter Sadie Theuner Roscoe Hardin Syracuse Lucy Kibble Reedsville Hady Swan Portland Delbert Chase Harrisonville Bert Grimm Lettart Pearly Carr Long Bottom C.N. Jones Chester Edna Swick Rutland Mary Shain Hace Elia Sayre Apple Grove Will Priode Super Run E. R. Tompkins Pomeroy Henry Rebel Joseph Cook A. H. Rosenbaum Roy Mayer James Fugate Charles Meinhart Alva Bite Bentzy Wolfe Harry Smith J. Simpson Genevieve Knowland Ed Hite Packers Albert Bitters Luther Tracy George Pore Harold Pickenng C. E. Blakeslee Althea Anderson W. H. Juhling Dea’ Hayes Homer Rice E. C. Bryan Ida Mourning Vivian Vance Anna Weed J. E. D. Hartinger Zebidee Howard Meigs Grocery Company Pomaroy Helen Zeiher Heslop Rawlings & Son Ebert Robinson Meigs Countians UNRRA

Ten Step Ike Way At Tes Per Target

A fragment notes a target or event involving individuals at a Texan location. Readable items include mentions of a person and a group. The exact actions and dates are unclear, but the piece centers on a plan or sequence tied to a person and a place.

Visible air network aids global health effort

A compact report notes an international air network improving access to health care. Officials cite faster delivery of medical supplies and aid, with scholars warning limited coverage in rural regions and urging continued funding and expansion.

Pomeroy Couple Wed in Gallipolis Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Harvey Pierce announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Orval Lee Wiles S S M U S Navy, May 26 at Gallipolis with Justice Earl Moore officiating. Attendants were Mrs Dana Canter and Charles Hoffner. Wiles will live with parents while wife works at Kroger until his return from duty.

Pomeroy Harvey Pierce Betty Orval Lee Wiles U. S. Navy Gallipolis Justice of the Peace Earl Moore Dana Canter Charles Hoffner

Bible School Opens With 105 Pupils Registered

The Daily Vacation Bible School opened in Pomeroy with 105 pupils registered the first morning. Churches participate and daily reports of new scholars come in. No fees, but Friday offerings support a benevolent project. Honor certificates awarded for attending nine of ten days. A program is planned for Thursday night June 14 inviting parents and friends.

Finsterwald Funeral Services Held for Ruel Finsterwald

Funeral services for the late Ruel Finsterwald were held at Finsterwald Funeral Home on Butternut Ave. The Rev. Ralph Kuether of Federated Church led the service with organist Mrs. Ben Neutzling. Pallbearers included Al fred Elberfeld Edison Hobstetter John Duerr A H Rosenbaum John Roecher Wright McCroba assisted by William Young Clarence Chase and Mr Fogle of the Foglesong Funeral Home Mason City.

Pomeroy Martha Elizabeth Roedel Ohio University Athens Wright McCroba Ann Huntington Ruel Finsterwald Peggy Story Columbus Verne Finsterwald Ruth Harbrecht Victor Harbrecht Frank H. Johnston Paul Casey Arthur Ginn E. Main St Washington, D. C Russell Finsterwald Hazel Finsterwald Levi Partlow Fort George Meade Mnd Adam Partlow Mary Cheatem Opal Stobert Finsterwald Butternut Ave Ralph Kuether Federated Church Ben Neutzling Pomeroy Gun Club Alfred Elberfeld Edison Hobstetter John Duerr A. H. Rosenbaum John Roecher Chester William Young Clarence Chase Rutland Mr. Foglesong Foglesong Mason City

Rutland Sewing Belles Meet in Rutland

The Rutland Sewing Belles gathered Monday with 11 members and two visitors. Joan Snowden chaired. officers Janet Theobald president Peggy Taylor vice president Maxine Siders secretary treasurer Lois Taylor recreation reader Eleanor Myers news reporter and other members attended. A conference for officers and advisor was set for Pomeroy and the group will sing the Girls 4-H Club and Health songs. Next meeting June 18 at Maxine Siders home.

Rutland Rutland Sewing Belles Joan Snowden Pomeroy Janet Theobald Peggy Taylor Maxine Siders Lois, Taylor Eleanor Myers Marie Little Nancy Buck Darlene Wolfe Donna Phillips June Patterson Lois Friend

REEDSVILLE Olive Farm Women Meet at Cowdery Home

The Reedsville Olive Farm Women's Club met Thursday evening at Lucy Cowdery home with an interesting program. Dessert was served to members Mrs Cowdery Burkley Warren Hawley Hannant Myers Pauline Myers Swain Hall Wippie and guests Mrs Marenko and Mrs Andrex. The June meeting will be at Mrs Swain's home.

Reedsville Olive Farm Women's Club Lucy Cowdery

New Patients Enter Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Among new patients entering Holzer Hospital Tuesday were Mrs Frank Arnett Racine Harry Snder 45 Cottageville W Va Byron Fry 40 Letart and Miss Florence Kerr former dean of women at Miami University entered Monday evening for a check up Also Miss Clara Mendenhall student nurse became a medical patient with condition good Clint B Allen Republican committeeman and grocer reported in fair condition with a no visitors sign Others listed as in fair condition Tuesday include Mrs M Gearse Getlipolis Rt St Alva Cox Rutland and Mrs Jessie Long Addi som

Gallipolis Hospital Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Frank Arnett Racine Harry Snder Cottageville W.va Byron Fry Letart Florence Kerr Miami University Orford Clara Mendenhall Clint B Allen Fourth Ward Eastern Avenue M. Gearse Getlipolis Rt St Alva Cox Rutland Jessie Long Addisom

Memorial and social notes from Middleport church events

Middleport reports an annual Philathea memorial service at the Church of Christ with roses and scripture readings. The Loyal Class met at Mrs. David Farmer’s home with 21 members, devotionals, and refreshments amid illness notes. An IW.S.C.S Evening Circle of the Methodist Church met in Middleport with a review of Methodist women and adjournment planned for September. An informal Cleveland wedding united Helen I Wood and Donald W Graber at Euclid Epworth Chapel with reception at Shoreby. They will reside in Cleveland after a trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Mrs Wood’s activities include Marshall College, General Chemical Defense Corp, and local clubs. Mr Graber is an Ohio State graduate with Weatherhead Co.

Middleport Philathea Women Church of Christ Re-I Esther Gilmore L. Roush Edward French E. O. McKinley David Farmer Pearl Graves Perry Graves Hollis Scott Columbus Otho Watts Gertrude Russell Leon Childs Mont Miller Gladlwin Werner Herman Haddox Iw.s.c.s Methodist Church P. R. Edwards Clifford Ervin Roy Stansbury A. W. McKay J. W. Wolfe Cleveland Euclid-Epworth Methodist Church Helen I. Wood E. M. Wood S. Fitt Ave Donald W. Graber A. E. Graber Massillon R. L. Rickelderfer

Columbus Society Plans Annual Dinner

The Meigs County Society of Columbus will hold its annual dinner Friday June 15 at 6 30 p m in the ball room of the Southern Hotel. Guest soloist is Mrs. Vivian Peoples Poston. Mrs Charles C Lloyd chairs arrangements and hostesses include Mrs Tom F Lewis Jr Mrs Otto Kreinbihl Mrs Terry Alls Mrs Oliver Hartley Mrs Edith Wells Roberts and Mrs Gayl Thompson Zimmer.

Pomeroy Meigs County Society of Columbus Wall Southern Hotel Vivian Peoples Poston Charles C. Lloyd Tom F. Lewis, Jr Otto Kreinbihl Terry Alls Oliver Hartley Edith Wells Roberts Gayl Thompson Zimmer Meigs County Columbus

Leona Mayes Sues for Divorce in Point Pleasant

Leona Mayes files for divorce from Marvin Mayes citing incompatibility. Married in 1937, separated May 24, 1945, they resided in Henderson. They have five children aged eight months to seven years and require maintenance for wife and children.

Point Pleasant Leona Mayes Marvin Mayes Henderson

Rocksprings Grangers Meet Friday Night

POMEROY The regular meeting of Rocksprings Grange will be held Friday evening June. The lecture hour features a program with songs by the Grange readings In Flanders Field and America poems by Dorathy Yost and Marcella Snowden a discussion on the importance of our wooded land led by Howard Bolin and a Memorial Day poem by Helen Radford Refreshments will be served by Bill Radford Edgar and Horace Abbott and Roy Grueser.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange the Grange Flanders Field Clara Humphrey Agnes Dixon Dorothy Yost America Marcella Snowden Howard Bolin Helen Radford Bill Radford Edgar Horace Abbott Roy Grueser

Waltonian Fish Fry Tickets Sell Fast in Meigs Chapter Event

More than 200 tickets have been sold for the first annual fish fry of the Meigs Chapter Izaac Walton League. President Dr D J Amsbury announced a few tickets remain for the supper at the Boy Scout Cabin in Chester on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Meigs County Clerk Reports May Proceedings and June Marriages

The Meigs County Common Pleas Court recorded eighty seven titles and numerous filings with totals listed for liens, applications, certified copies, and county retention. Cold weather delayed spring progress as probate court reports only three marriage licenses in the first five days of June with John Douglas and Wilma Chapman among the new couples.

Pomeroy Herman Beards Meigs County Common Pleas Court Meigs County John Douglas Athens Wilma Chapman

Peterson's Ointment promises relief for piles

Millions found quick relief from itching and smarting with a delightful cooling soothing astringent formula. One user reports relief and a full night’s sleep. Available in 35c a box or 60c tube with applicator, money back if not delighted. Ad.

Feterson Peterson Ady

Robert Lewis Wins Wings at Big Spring Bombardier School

Second Lieutenant Robert James Lewis, class 45-15B, received his flying officer commission at Big Spring Texas May 31. He is from Middleport and Pomeroy High School, reared by his grandmother, with a Navy radioman brother. The group trained as precision bombers using the Norden bombsight and navigation techniques.

Pomeroy Heaven Big Spring Texas Robert James Lewis Army Air Forces James G. Lewis Middleport Jack Lewis Navy Lewis

Commissioners Meet Fomero y Meigs County Court

County commissioners gathered at the Court House on Monday to conduct routine business and review local matters. The session covered budgeting items and requested updates from department heads on ongoing projects.

Meigs County Court House

Settlement of Meigs County Grills Payment

Instruction to Mr. Dellenbaugh of Columbus to receive a $50 balance payment from Meigs County once the state of Ohio credits settlement with state institutions. George Daniels directed the disposition and the session noted this arrangement.

George Daniels Wag Dellenbaugh Columbus Meigs County State of Ohio

Carter's Little Liver Pills Restore Digestion Aid

Advertises Carter's Little Liver Pills for relief from headachy upset stomachs caused by poor digestion. Claims Nature must produce digestive juice. pills increase flow quickly, often in 30 minutes, to help digest food. Urges taking as directed and buying at drugstores for 25 cents.

Nature Carter

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