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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
3
Meigs County exceeded its war bond quota of 712000 dollars with sales totaling 723550.25 including individual 551350.25 and corporate 172200.00 figures. Chairman Reed noted that military purchases by armed forces are not yet fully totaled and praised residents for supporting the war effort.
In Meigs County a large Elberfeld family reunion occurred at the Elberfeld farm on Mulberry Ave in Pomeroy attended by Mrs Robert Slagel Mr and Mrs Jacob Elberfeld and many descendants including John Katharine Virginia and Janet along with other relatives from Parkersburg Middleport and Wester Ville Despite Lt Robert Elberfeld's absence at his camp the gathering celebrated the family ties and support for the war loan drive with pride as Meigs County tops the 7th War Loan drive ranking.
Presbyterian groups invite members and other denominations to attend a first Friday service preceded by a study session and a special candle light communion. The event emphasizes ecumenical participation and home church fellowship.
In a formal Rotary meeting C E Blakeslee retired president handed the gavel to R C Tuckerman to serve as president. He praised cooperation, noted Robert Coats and H R Barnes, and announced a return to Friday meetings at Heath Methodist Church with a steak dinner. Youth Caravan leaders spoke about aims as four members discussed service projects and plans for six weeks of community work.
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