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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

5

Russells Celebrate Forty-First Anniversary at Wolfpen

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Russell marked their 41st wedding anniversary with a lawn dinner at their Wolfpen home. Many gifts were received from relatives including the Harve Woodyards Don and Donna Hauch the Russells of Pomeroy and others from Minersville Rutland Downington and Long Beach Wash. Jed Russell wrote from Long Beach praising his parents and sending regrets over flood fears.

Pomeroy H. C. Russell Wolfpen Harve Woodyard Russell Donald Hauch Donna Marie Roy Mayer Donnie Lillie Hauch Marion Radford Charles Strauss Carol Ann Robert Russell Albert Woodyard Minersville Eldon Reeves Jimmie Donna Kay Jessie Reeves Harold Jed Russell Long Beach Wash

Eye Donts For Factory Workers Ad Ady Lavoptik

Eye care ad lists 1. avoid unnecessary eye use 2. read in good light 3. protect eyes from dust wind and overwork. Promotes Lavoptik to soothe inflamed sore burning itching and granulated eyelids. Claims 30 years of success and money back guarantee. Available at all drug stores.

Married pairs listed on West Virginia and Ohio work payroll

A formatted roster shows numerous workers from Mullens to Syracuse paired with partners in Pomeroy and Middleport. The list includes ages from 16 to 62, occupations such as miner, clerk, electrician, machinist, and more, with spouses or partners named for each entry.

Allen White Mullens W. Va Ruth Seely Pomeroy Robert Cavenly Parkersburg Maude Effie Mason James G. Legg Quinwood Miner Mary Beth Stantliff Okey Malcolm Guysville Wanda Slater Gale Jay Nina O. Markle H. D. Williamson Middleport Alma K. Williamson Ralph Swan Jackson Jeraldine Grow Fred Leddington Joyce O'Dell Doyle Starcher Spencer Edna Batten James B. Collins Long Bottom Edna Mae Belknap Charles L. Milan, Jr Syracuse Ruth Reid Charles Waugh Bladen Juanita Shaw Allen Lightfoot Logan Helen Riger Robert H. Martin Belpre Esther Vanney Gordon L. Heaton Audrey L.goff Elman Salmons, Jr Hamoine Betty Adkins Floyd E. Rayburn Norma Louise van Meter William N. Burt New Marshfield Esther L. Rowland Carroll L. Cochran Carol J. Jones Kenneth D. Lacy Dresden Mary Louise Lewis Doyle L. Plants Dexter

Women's Guild to Meet Pomeroy

The Junior Women's Guild of the Federated Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward Baer Tuesday evening with Mrs. Paul Werner assisting.

Women’s Guild Pomeroy

Mothers and Daughters Party and 4 H Club Activities in Local Groups

The Chester So and Sew Club held a Mothers and Daughters Party at Mrs. Howard Knight’s home with games contests and refreshments. Treasurer reports show a $10.35 carryover and 60 cent collection. no new members for 1948 after June 3. Lois Bolin hosted Jolly Star 4-H sewing on clothing projects with project books and plans for next meeting. Texas Kitchen Club met at Dorothy Pullins home with games played. Middleport announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Orbie Parsons of Corning with grandparents Mr. and Mrs Ralph Davis of Beech St.

Chester So and Sew Club Mothers and Daughters Howard Knight Lois Bolin Jolly Star 4-H Club Texas Kitchen Club Dorothy Pullins Middleport Orbie Parsons Corning Ralph Davis Beech St Janice Story Klmhd 4-H Club Virginia Hoskins Donna Curtis Flatwoods 4-H Club Nora Mae Riggs Perry Riggs Leo Quivey Hanford Stanley

4 H Club Activities Highlight School Bake Demo and Sewing

Activities across several 4-H groups include Busy Bakers demonstrating strawberry shortcake at Olive Orange High School with eight members and four guests, Honor Girls meeting at Harrisonville Grange Hall, Racine Junior 4-H Sewers electing officers, Garment construction talks by Mrs Nolan, KLMHD club discussing sewing methods, and Flatwoods club planning church clean up with six new members and guests in June.

Dorothy Barnhill Shirley Blake Olive Orange High School

BPW Hear Of Activities At State Meet

Middleport club members reported on the Ohio Federation meeting in Akron as Chloe Maloney of Jackson became second vice president, 1,700 new members and 14 new clubs joined, Lucille Provost was re-elected president, and a protest over two New York Central trains was adopted. Hallie Zerkle urged Lake Hope for the annual picnic set for Sunday afternoon July 11, with transportation chairs named and a baked ham dinner served.

Middleport State Federation Akron H. J. Russell Nina Russell Guy Reynolds Freda Wood Business and Professional Women’s Club of First Presbyterian Church Chloe Maloney Jackson Ohio Federation Lucille Provost New York Central Hallie Zerkle Lake Hope L. E. Reynolds Bess Sanborn

Potts Jr Committed Over Fine Payment

Clarence Potts Jr. was committed to the county jail at 1 p.m. Tuesday by Magistrate L. B. Higgins after being brought in by Constable Clyde Tyree to satisfy an outstanding balance of an old fine.

Pomeroy Clyde Tyree Clarence Potts, Jr L. B. Higgins

Rocksprings Bees Plan July Grange Program at Advisor's Home

The Rocksprings Busy Bees voted to present a Grange program in July at Mrs. Louise Bartels's home. Members served refreshments to the 18 members and the advisor.

Rocksprings Busy Bees Grange Louise Bartels

Bashan 4-H Boys Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Four Bashan 4-H Boys members and two visitors met at Bennie Gaynor’s place Friday. Officers were elected as games were played and the gathering continued with activities.

Bashan 4-H Boys Club Bennie Gaynor

Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale Planned by Racine Group

The Racine Jolly Neighbors scheduled an ice cream social and bake sale for Saturday July 3. Each member received a specific assignment to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Racine Jolly

Ma Tuckers 4-H Club Elects New Member

Eight members enrolled in Ma Tuckers 4-H club meeting at Alfred Grange Hall. Joyce Burke resigns as news reporter and Jean Vorce is elected to fill the position.

Ma Tuckers Alfred Grange Hall Joyce Burke Jean Vorce

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Solve Constipation

For years Dr Edwards relieved constipation with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets now sold in drugstores. The tablets are mild and thorough acting on both upper and lower bowels to produce natural movements with no griping. Buy today 15 cents 30 cents.

Dr. Edwards

Diddle Bound Over To Grand Jury In Syracuse Case

Kenneth W. Diddle of Syracuse was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond on a statutory offense after appearing in Pomp County Magistrate Court Tuesday. He remained in the county jail after failing to furnish bond.

Kenneth W. Diddle Syracuse P. L. Peoples

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