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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

2

Pomeroy Alumni Banquet Decorations Completed by Committee

Pomeroy High School alumni prepared for the 1946 Alumni Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Junior High gymnasium. Decorations feature red white blue and gold iron-on stars and wall banners as arrangements were finalized Wednesday.

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Neutzling Birth Announcement and Community Banquet Details

Mr and Mrs Theo Neutzling of Virginia Clatworthy announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday. The Neutzlings have two sons. Mr Neutzling injured in a slate collapse at Holzer Hospital after a mine incident during an unplanned inspection with his brother. The piece describes banquet plans at the gym with a large square arrangement, 200 guests, a huge mirrored center, and roses. Rita Duffy coordinates, with officers preparing late evening decorations and dancing to follow the business session. The United Methodist Church group in Pomeroy will prepare the banquet.

Middleport iTheo Neutzling Virginia Clatworthy Neutzlings Neutzling Holzer Hospital Rita Duffy Norma Goodwin Pita Elbert Robinson Marion Ebersbach Albert Coates Rity Duff The United Methodist Church of Pomeroy

Middleport Board Rehires Teachers and Admin Staff

At the June board meeting in Middleport the following contracts were renewed for the 1946-47 year: Miss Lucille Smith Miss Kath Jeen Erwin Mr Ben Philson and Mrs Kathryn Hayes. Earl Knight reappointed high school principal and Leo Kennnedy Central Building principal with Miss Wanda Koehler kept as high school secretary. Supervisory actions included coal quotations for next year and repairs to typewriters mimeograph machines and painting projects.

Middleport Board of Education Lucille Smith Kath Jeen Erwin Ben Philson Kathryn Hayes Earl Knight Leo Kennedy Miss Smith Erwin Jackson MHS Philson Racine Hayes Knight Kennnedy Wanda Koehler L. W. McComas

Pearl Deem Found Guilty in Meigs County Court

The Meigs County Common Pleas Court jury returned a unanimous verdict finding Pearl Deem guilty of operating a motor vehicle on the highway while intoxicated. Sentencing set for Friday morning with bond extended. defense seeks a new trial.

Pomeroy Petit Jury Meigs County Common Pleas Court Clerk of Courts Frank Hill Pearl Deem Lee King William Watson Herbert Shields Edgar Ervin Common Pleas Court

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Life Events

Mr. and Mrs. Harolc W. Hite celebrate paper anniversary on June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hite on Main St. Ship dates include the Air Corps service in Apalachicola and Macklyn Branch as bride. Mrs. Otto Hartenbach and Mrs. Charles Russell visit Parkersburg. Wilbur Leifheit joins the Navy. other entries note visits, graduations, and family news across Ohio communities.

Pomeroy Clara Ethel Garlane Arthur Evans W. Va Will Thomas Columbus Mary McCallum Martha Eizabeth Roedel Ohio University Minersville Otto Hartenbach Charles Russell Parkersburg Roger Morgan William Morgan Athens Stella Conrad Mairie Wellman Jacob ‘Hartenbach Sue Lehen Second St Herman Hoffner Millers“port Ohio Effie Warren Reedsville Cora B. Roberts Pem Brox Wilbur Leifheit Victor Leifheit Waylor Navy William Griffith Lester Fauber Marguerite Meier Mulberry Avenue

High Court Upholds Meigs Order

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Meigs County Court ruling in a contempt case against County Auditor George F. Daniels for issuing tax certificates and deeds after orders to restore lands. The decision reversed the Fourth Circuit and sent the matter back for further proceedings consistent with the Meigs court’s opinion.

Edgar Ervin All Pomeroy Chemical Co George F. Daniels Supreme Court Court of Appeals Edward C. Turner Court of Common Pleas Common Pleas

Mrs Turner Injured In Auto Accident

Mrs Evelyn Turner suffered serious injuries in a highway crash between New Martinsville and Hundred when a truck struck the group traveling in a car driven by Orin Lieva Wright. Wright was exonerated of blame. Mrs Turner and her daughter Karen were hospitalized as her health slowly improves.

Midpoleport Evelyn ‘Turner Wheeling ‘General Hospital Wheeling W. Va Meigs Turner Bradbury Josie Turner Laurel Cliff

Mason Bridge Ceremony Plans Made

Pomeroy Mason and Bridge Freeing Committee met at Meigs County Court house to discuss plans for the bridge freeing ceremony set for Oct 1. They debated financing and pros and cons of holding the event on the West Virginia side for land access. Next meeting is June 19. Attendees included business leaders from Point Pleasant Mason City Gallipolis Middleport and Pomeroy.

Pomeroy — Pomeroy - Mason & Bridge Meigs County West Virginia Tri-County Industrial Association Tri-County Point Pleasant Mason City Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy

Playground Schedule Altered in Pomery Summer Program

The Pomery playground program updates morning sessions due to the Vacation Bible School from 10 30 to 11 30 a m this week and week of June 10 announced by W A Smith of Pom eroy schools Robert Roberts playground supervisor leads Bible School instruction hoping children ages 5 to 11 at Sugar Run and Cen wal playgrounds attend during 10 30 to 11 30 a m Plans include field day pet show and hobby show Changes list age group hours at Sugar Run Central School and Junior High School sites with sessions through mid summer and late summer dates remain variable A divorce action Liloyd Jones plaintiff versus Rubdn Jones defendant was filed in Meigs County Probate Court on grounds of wilful absence.

Pomeroy W. A. Smith Robert Roberts Sugar Run Cenwal Central School Meigs County Liloyd Jones Rubdn- Jones

Locust Grove Picnic Attended by Group

A Memorial Day gathering at Locust Grove drew relatives and friends from Coonville and Zanesville. Attendees included John Harkless and family, Jack Taylor and family, Junior Taylor family, Loretta Mae Carroll, Maynard Evelyn, Bonnie Hutchison, Lon Carsey and family, Wayne Farley family, Bill Russell and son Charles.

New Plymouth Coonville Zanesville Locust Grove John Harkless William James Ruth Jack Taylor Junior Taylor Carroll Loretta Mae Wileford -Boals Maynard Evelyn Janice Jean Bonnie Hutchison M Lon Carsey Betty

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