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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

3

Middleport Wins 7-4 After Home Run Rally

In a Rio Valley League game at Pythian Park Middleport defeats Leon 7-4. Burns of Leon homered. Middleport delivers seven runs in the fifth inning to pull away. Next game at 2:30 p.m. Sunday features Middleport vs Hartford.

Middleport Leonid Middleport Rio Valley Baseball Association Pythian Park Gores Burns F Leon Leon West Vinnians Mideport Mid-eport Hartford New Umencarene Thomas Ilins Cossin Beaver

POMEROY-Wilkie Holman Heads to Madison Marble Finals

Racine youth Holman, 14, the rural counties of Ohio champion, leaves Sunday to join midwestern marble champions in Madison Wisconsin for sectional finals of the national tournament. He will travel from Cleveland to continue to Madison for the event.

Pomeroy Wilkie Holman Racine Ohio Madison Wis Young Holman Cleveland

Frances Dye Weds Robert Williamson Harris Jr in Simpson Church

Miss Frances Dye and Robert Williamson Harris Jr were married at Simpson Methodist Church with Rev. Warren Bright officiating. The bride wore a dark blue chiffon dress with dusty pink accents and was given in marriage by her brother. A wedding breakfast followed, and the couple plan a short honeymoon before settling in Columbus.

Pomeroy Frances Dye Robert Williamson Harris, Jr Simpson Methodist Church Warren Bright William Henry Harrison Dye Robert Harris, Sr Herbert Chambers Marcus Chambers Helen Beeson Walter Harris Virginia Joan Wise Charles Wise Jr Miss Wise Gordon ‘Harris W. R. Farnham Walter Burns ‘Harris Richard Chambers Marion Ebersbach Gene Harris Pomeroy High School Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority Sigma Phi Mu Harris State Department of Patrol Great Lakes Columbus Franklin Ave

Daughters of America Hold Theo dorus Council Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth Campbell hosted with Mrs Helen Sayre and Mrs Edith Ament at Butternut Ave. The Past Councilors planned the July 12 Fair Haven picnic near Kananga with a six o clock dinner and program. Awards went to Mrs Lenna Beards, Mrs Elizabeth Campbell and Mrs Bertha McKenzie. consolation prize to Mrs Edna Reibel.

Elizabeth Campbell Helen Sayre Edith Ament Theodorus Council Daughters of America Butternut Ave Bessie Grueser Fair Haven Kananga Lenna Beards Bertha McKenzie Edna Reibel

Airmail Hop Planned by Pomeroy Union Men

A bachelor dance the Airmail Hop will be held tonight at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium. Unmarried men organizing the event sponsor it through the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for airmail pick up equipment on Lincoln Hill, with a $150 goal. Music will be by Carleton Brooks and his orchestra of Wellston.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High Chamber of Commerce Carleton Brooks Orchestra Wellston

Women Auxiliary gathers at Grace Episcopal Church home

Mrs George McQuigg of Lincoln Hill entertained members of the Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon at her Lincoln Hill home. Mrs Earl Hitus assisted. Devotional service led by Mrs Titus preceded the business meeting. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

George McQuigg Lincoln Hill

John Chase Burned Working on Main St Theater

John Chase suffered a painful burn on the back of his right hand from a gasoline torch while performing electrical work at the new theater under construction on Main Street.

Pomeroy John Chase Main St

Work Resumes on Meigs WPA Projects

Meigs County WPA work resumes on all approved jobs per the county surveyor. Some projects were halted awaiting financing arrangements by the county commissioners. WPA authorities aim to finish started work and add new projects. sand and gravel supplies for concrete bridges and road surfacing will be secured soon, with material bids opening June 27.

Meigs WPA Pomeroy Meigs County

Skating Party Held on Main Street in Pomeroy

Public skating party was held Thursday evening on Main Street between Sycamore and Lynn in Pomeroy. The street was closed to traffic and devoted to skating, a form of amusement enjoyed by the town's youths.

Pomeroy Sycamore Lynn Sts

Stars Say For Saturday June 17 Middleport Social Notes

Genevieve Kemple writes that this day’s astral map predicts progress from labor and smart investments with possible property gains, yet warns of schemes and deception. Expect alerts, elder guidance, and possible travel or relocation tied to gains and notable favors. A child born today may be steady, ambitious, and well supported by elders.

Plan To Convert Dam Site Into Clubground

Local men discussed plans to convert the Racine Dam site into a club with swimming boating dancing roller skating and outdoor games. The dam area remains with powerhouse esplanade and grounds already purchased from the government by local buyers.

Pomeroy Racine Dam Racine

Lewis Named Instrumental Music Supervisor for Mason County

At a Mason County school board meeting in West Virginia J T Lewis longtime musician and instructor was chosen as instrumental music supervisor for the new 11 month schedule He has held the post five years trained prize winning bands and orchestras in West Virginia and Ohio and will begin July 1 in Mason County

Middleport Mason County W. Va J. T. Lewis Front St Lewis West Virginia Ohio

Retailers Told of Fireworks Sale in Pomeroy

Pomeroy police distributed instructions to local retailers about fireworks sales and use. State law prohibits retail sale before June 25 and applies beyond village limits. Safety provisions include a requirement that fireworks shall not be dis-

Pomeroy

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