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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1943

Page

6

Middleport and Pomeroy Bands Plan Joint Sunday Concert

Pomeroy and Middleport high school bands prepare a joint concert at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium on Sunday March 7 at 3 pm. Gordon Harris will conduct the first half with pieces by Keys Sennett Olivadoti Sousa and Ward among others. Willis Aleshire conducts the second half featuring Bennet Floron Yoder Olivadoti and Ward selections, with audience invited to sing America the Beautiful and Star Spangled Banner.

Pomeroy Middleport Pomeroy Bend Gordon Harris Middleport High School Keys Sennett Johnson Olivadoti Gillette Sousa Willis Aleshire Bennett Floron Yoder Ward Susan Allen Dick Rosenbaum Nancy Gilmore Jean Lee Ann Smith Bill Ohlinger Charles Baird Benny Rice Margaret Holmes Omagene Zahl Joan Conway Nan Fisher Miriam Kauff Bruce Bingham Mirdieport Danny Rosenbaum Betty Couch Betty Lou Custer Lois Ann Roush Don Becker Charlies Miller Joan Triplett Mary Martha Roller Jean Werner William Warner von Cousins Bill Zahl Martyn Swatzel Bill Childs Mary Gomer Leanna Durst Jack Rosenbaum Franklin Ginther Marvin Murray Edward French Virginia Jo Wise Robert Tewksbury Charles Rayburn Robert Mills Charlotte Brown Doris Werner Lois Ann Neuteling Bob Ginn Freda Parker Shirley Clement Joah Scholl Anna Lee Warner Robert Story Evelyn Cook Bill Dailey Milton Smart Robert Fisher Gerald Anthony Malcolm Miller Andrey Brown Margaret Jeat Bryant Jimmie Lochary Patsy Shield Earl Ward Harold Burk John Stout Geor Brenick Janet Russell Alan Rothrock Robert Chambers

Blackout Plans Ready for Middleport Tonight

Civilian Defense Council director Charles McMaster says all is ready for Middleport's first blackout. Ninety air raid wardens, 25 auxiliary police, 15 messengers and staff coordinators will participate after distribution of arm bands and final volunteer instructions.

Middleport Charles McMaster Civilian Defense Council McMaster

Miss Ebersbach to wed Peter Lalich in Cleveland visit

Middleport social notes report Miss Alyce Ebersbach and her mother traveling to Cleveland for wedding plans with fiancé Peter Lalich at his mother Rose Lalich’s home. The couple will marry in a church ceremony in Middleport on March 21.

Middleport Alyce Eb‘ Ach Clarence Ebersbach Cleveland Ebersbach Peter Lalich Rose Lalich Paul Merritt Watertown Columbus Ohio University Edith Kenny Olga Polishing Mr. Lalich General Chemical Defense Corporation

Pomeroy Blackout Drill Outlines Warnings and Procedures

Civil Defense details four test warnings for a Pomeroy blackout night with times 9 25 p m 9 40 p m 9 50 p m and 9 55 p m. Signals include fire siren and whistle blasts with lights out and traffic controls in effect. All Clear at 9 55 p m and shelter guidance for pedestrians and vehicles. Separate item notes Shirley Mills says son Donald Mills stationed at Ohio Wesleyan University after Detroit exam and Naval Cadet training.

Pomeroy Civilian Defense Corps Middleport Shirley Mills Donald Mills Detroit United States Naval Cadet Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Board Clerk McCullough resigns from Meigs County post

J W McCullough, appointed county auditor and then clerk of the Meigs County Board of Commissioners, resigns after a brief tenure amid disagreements over an eight hour work day and county finances. The panel, with Charles Walburn and Vic Eislein as a team, struggles to balance budgets while voters may face new taxes. POMEROY-ALL dance at Moose Hall in Middleport hosts Dick Wiley and his music makers from 9 to 1.

Malcolm Hartley Pomeroy J. W. McCullough Meigs County Board of Commissioners McCullough Board of Commissioners Charles Walburn Walburn Vic Eiselstein Pomeroy Moose Hall Middleport Dick Wiley

Corporal Joe Young Promoted While On Furlough

Corporal Joe Young, who visited with his parents here last week, has been advanced in rank. He remains stationed at Camp Custer in Michigan.

Set Vergil Butcher Archie Butcher U. S. Army Panama Canal Zone Portsmouth Mildred McCoy Butcher Eugene Butcher U. S Middleport Joe Young Camp Custer Mich

Final Bequest Payment Reaches Middleport High School

Middleport Board of Education reports receipt of the final $25,000 bequest from Elizabeth Watkins Sefton. The funds fund a memorial addition to Middleport High School honoring her mother, a former local resident, with interest usable at the board’s discretion.

Middleport Board of Education Middleport High School Elizabeth Watkins Sefton Sefton

Commercial Users To Register March 8 9

All industrial and institutional users of canned foods sugar and coffee must register at the courthouse on Monday and Tuesday March 8 and 9 in the court room. Required data include inventory of processed and dried foods as of Feb 28 gross sales during December and the number of meals served in December.

Pomeroy

American Legion Meeting Reported With Updates

The Drew Webster Post of the American Legion met at Legion Hall Terrace Street. Members voted to donate ten dollars to the Red Cross and discussed the jalopy drive. Alfred Biggs was welcomed into the organization. Thirty five members and several visitors from Middleport attended. Baxter and Harris served a banquet.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Legion Hall Terrace St Red Cross Alfred Biggs Middleport Baxter and Harris

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