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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
10
Fragmented OCR notes show POMEROY district activity with Theodore listed and a total around 536 499 for War related costs. Mentions a county quota and pending sales figures, with a deadline and extended period noted for finalizing figures.
The Rutland Sewing Belles met at Maxine Siders home on June 18 with Janet Theobald as president. Plans were discussed for a recreation party to raise funds for camp and refreshments and games were enjoyed. The next meeting is set for July 2 at Nancy Buck’s home.
George McQuigs of Pomeroy learns of his brother Jes death in Los Angeles. Survived by wife, sons, three grandchildren and two brothers. Will noted from Alhambra and George of Pomeroy. Also divorce actions filed Blanche Ward v Ernest Ward and Marjorie Roush v Dale Roush alleging neglect and cruelty.
Off Okinawa Island the supply ship commander POMEROY-Wayne Swisher met aircraft carrier captain Belly Grueser by chance. They shared a friendly reunion and gabfest with Meigs County aboard, reflecting on past duty and shared memories.
Five couples were issued marriage licenses in a regional filing. Names include Coainty and Prevare Ce Od Pelester, Gata and Q, Cras 200 Pome HO John un Porleiuy, Jone Mora, Pay Seamurd Oven, Chester, Harald Marzares, and 250 Mune Racine. Authorities confirmed the approvals and dates.
A joint Sunday School and church service is set for 10 o'clock at Heath Methodist Church. A Children's Day program and Jesse offering aid will be part of the activities. Rev H A Rothrock and Mrs Rothrock visit relatives in Indiana. his relatives have new babies. The Rev Mr Rothrock will also officiate at a Sandusky wedding. Rev Mr Nathan Black of Columbia will occupy the Church of Christ pulpit Sunday morning. Sunday school at 9:30 at First Baptist, with combined worship and study at 9:30. Rev Ralph Zundel speaks on Holy Spirit Power. Mt Moriah Baptist Church holds 10 39 am service, with evening sermon at 7 30 pm titled The Anchor of the Soul.
Newark resident Mary Hugo, herself blind, has been assigned to Meigs Gallia Jackson and Lawrence counties for six to eight weeks under the Aid to the Blind program. She will work with Thelma Wildermeth and Loren Thomas, operating from Island View Ton Gallipolis, with companion Miss Thelma Emrick. Hugo will provide free services to the elderly and disabled, including Braille reading and writing, handwork, crafts, sewing, and other activities to help pass time profitably.
POMEROY A fourth birthday party for Sonn Edgar Thomas was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas with games ice cream and a pink white cake plus candy filled baskets. Attendees included Johnny Strickland Nancy Davidson Rodney Smith Sally Bartels Dorothy Beards Norma Jean Beards Florence Ann Beards Dorothy Jean Roush Nettie Roush David Roush Cynthia Tompkins Claire Jennings Douglas Jennings Danny Brown Suzanne Brown Marlene Brown William Rich Paul Davis Clara Sue Wilk Mrs. Larlan Wehring and son Craig Mrs. Margaret Bailey and son Billy Lee Mrs. Charles Withrow of Minersville. absentees were Richard Rich Sharon Louise Brown Kay Stiles Barbara Stiles Anan Swatzel Marlene Schwatzel Junior Davidson. John Edgar received many gifts.
The Maxville personal column lists visitors and locals including Geraldine Palton of Columays staying with her mother Mrs Fanny Patio, with mentions of Pauline Belts Ti Stinmel, and a string of names and partial notes about recent social ties and events in the area. The garbled OCR yields many incomplete phrases about guests and households.
Announcements list church services for June 24 across Christian Science Grace Episcopal Church of Christ Baptist Lutheran and other congregations in Pomeroy area. Details include morning services times sermons communion and midweek prayers.
Middleport notes record two Church of Christ groups meeting at the church with 19 and 12 members, missionary and Berean meetings, social hour treats, and new member welcome. Birthday picnic plans honor Miss Jane Sauer at Oakside Park with local friends. multiple residents and visitors are listed, including military and family updates, dinners, and travel across Ohio towns.
MIDPOLEPORT First Presbyterian Church welcomes four to five youths from various Presbyterian churches to a week of service. The group will teach at 9:30 Bible School, present a Youth talk at 10:30, host open house 2 to 4, and join All-Youth Fellowship at 6:30 with Singspirations led by Mrs Hildebrand. A union service at 9 joins interdenominational Junior Choir.
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