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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1947

Page

3

Legion Post Celebrates 28th Birthday in Pomeroy

American Legion Drew Webster Post 579 marked its 28th anniversary with 300 members and guests. State Commander Don W Schoeppe warned of perceived internal threats while highlighting post and auxiliary ceremonies and a program by Blue Valley Pioneers and local performers.

Pomeroy American Legion Don W. Schoeppe Drew Webster Post Schoeppe Communist Party J. M. Thornton Ed Smith Department of Ohio Dayton Will Ladies Auxiliary Ernest Lallance Charles Withrow W. F. Baxter Ben Neutzling William Morgan Frank Johnston Spec” Borham Blue Valley Pioneers WPAR Bentz Wolfe John Chase John Lambert Barbara Loretta Sayre Fred Sayre Robert Hegnauer Frank B. Will Don Wood Raymond Harbrecht Louis Stanley George Paulsen Cedric Clark A. H. Rosenbaum Henry Whipple Ralph Gilmore Ladies’ Auxiliary A. V. Howell Fern Gilmore Jessie Houdashelt Carrie Neutzling Ruth Thornton Laura Watson Ella Whipple Zana Withrow Hazel Clark Dey Hysell Elizabeth Young Dora Stanley George Beards Lillie Hauck Earl Scott Frances Beards Carolyn Miller Sadie Wickham Leo Vaughan Veterans’ Service Johnston Legion Dayton Wil Auxiliary

Hill Billy Courtship staged by Olive-Orange High

Olive-Orange High School junior class presents Hill-Billy Courtship a three act comedy at Tup pers Plains high school auditorium tonight at 8 p m Cast includes Robert White Bertine Sealey Betty Pullins Mary Helen Buckley Delores Neihisel Helen Chevalier Virginia Lee Sission Bruce Myers Mary Ann Barton Melvin Reed Jerry Baughman Alton Douglas Walter Campbell Iris Mac Rice Music by class members and conducted by Frances Malone director music supervisor Forrest Kibble Orville Larkins Dennard Blake handle advertising stage management

Tuppers Plains Olive-Orange High School Robert White Bertine Sealey Betty Pullins Mary Helen Buckley Delores Neihisel Helen Chevalier Virginia Lee Sission Bruce Myers Mary Ann Barton Melvin Reed Jerry Baughman Alton Douglas Walter Campbell Iris Mac Rice Forrest Kibble Orville Larkins Dennard Blake Frances Malone

Scout Troop 45 Organized in Syracuse Vicinity

Meigs County forms Troop 45 at Syracuse with five members under Scoutmaster Russell McBride. Edward A. Goodwin announces the charter and plans to attend Camp Katooga in West Virginia this summer. local boys may join via McBride.

Syracuse Pomeroy Meigs County Edward A. Goodwin Athens Meigs Counties Russell McBride Camp Katooga W. Va Mr. McBride

Blue Cross Registration Plans Reached in Meigs County

Meigs County opens Blue Cross hospital plan registration at the courthouse covering all employed individuals. The non profit plan, endorsed by the Meigs Veterans Committee and the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce, grew from a 1930 group of 1500 workers and aims to fund the Meigs War Memorial Hospital. The $1.90 monthly family plan covers all family members under 19, with no cash indemnity and no interference with other plans.

Pomeroy Meigs County Blue Cross Central Hospital Service Meigs Veterans Committee Meigs War Memorial Hospital Ohio

Honor List Announced for Six Weeks at Syracuse School

Syracuse grade school principal Laurence Rose releases the honor roll for the six weeks ending February 28. Students named include James Baker and Doris Ann Imboden in grade one, Phyllis Ihle and Earlene Renshaw in grade two, Paul Amberger and Linda Brenick in grade three, Danny Brown and Nancy Hubbard in grade four, Philip Collins in grade five, Ada Bowers in grade six, Robert Houdashelt in grade seven, and Margaret Hawley in grade eight among others.

Syracuse Laurence Rose James Baker Doris Ann Imboden Robbie Parker Annabel Rose Rachael Roush Eugene van Meter Jack Weese Billie Wingett Phyllis Ihle Earlene Renshaw Wanda Rae Roush Richard Houdashelt James R. White Sharon Null Robert Slack Janice Roush Paul Amberger Linda Lou Brenick Carolyn Ann Brown Malcolm Guinther Elaine Hawley Richard Harris Donnie Hubbard Darrell Jenkins Mary Alberta London Robin Nye John Slack Mary Jane Scott Alberta van Meter Danny Brown Nancy Hubbard Lanny Jenkins Norma Mescher Sharlee Neuman Gene Shea Connie Staats Pauline Wolfe Philip Collins Alice Faye Fischer Lela Grueser Manning Roush Martha Stowe Ada Bowers Florence Cook Teddy Fisher Irene Moore Gaynell Thomas Roger Winebrenner

Oletha Russell Funeral Set

Funeral services for Oletha Maud Russell 68 who died Monday at her sister Stella Hoffman grant street will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Rawlings Coats funeral home with Rev Marvin O Brown officiating Interment will be in Middleport Hill Cemetery Survived by two sisters Mrs Otto Steele Columbus and Mrs David Sherwood Ashley Ohio

Middleport Oletha Maud Russell Stella Hoffman Grant St Rawlings - Coats Marvin O. Brown Middleport Hill Cemetery Miss Russell Hoffman Otto Steele Columbus David Sherwood Ashley Ohio

Funeral Scheduled For Mrs. Van Cooney

Funeral services for Mrs. Molly Van Cooney aged 58 who died Saturday at her home Pomeroy Route 2 will be held Wednesday at 10 am at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Rev. George Oiler in charge. Interment will be in Middleport Hill Cemetery. She is survived by husband Frank Van Cooney and a number of sons daughters and several stepchildren.

Middleport Molly van Cooney Pomeroy Rawlings-Coats George Oiler Middleport Hill Cemetery van Cooney Frank van Cooney

Middleport Council approves early spring cleanup and housing aid

The Middleport village council approved an early spring street and alley cleanup program to begin within the month. They accepted a $200 per year fire protection contract with Salisbury Township trustees and discuss opening Gravel Hill alley. The council pledged to help housing for incoming workers at the Graham Station power plant and urged locating living quarters. A J. G. Brown bequest of 1000 dollars will fund cemetery upkeep. A patrol survey by the State Highway Patrol followed, and a private meeting with police was held after bills were passed.

Horton Brown Salisbury Township Gravel Hill Middleport Graham Station Gene Grate Citizens National Bank Frank Vroman State Highway Patrol Ohio River J. G. Brown Lewis A. Thomas Middleport Hill Cemetery Cemetery Committee of Council Mayor Brown John Zerkle Hubert Mace Norman Wayland Harold Chase Ray McClure Ithamer Neal

Legion Meets Reads Letters on WVOW Plant Release

At the Drew Webster Post meeting in Legion Hall Mason County WV, letters from Senator Bricker and Congressman Jenkins applauded helping the Meigs Veterans Committee secure WVOW plant use for prospective industrialists. A Red Cross donation was voted. The post plans a summer softball team with Ernest Lalance heading the committee and three new members admitted. Comrades Gilmore Reuter Grueser Harris provided refreshments for 50 members.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion Legion Hall John Bricker Tom Jenkins Meigs Veterans Committee WVOW Mason County W. Va Red Cross Ernest Lallance Frank Will Ralph Gilmore Ray Reuter Charles Grueser Harris

Nifty Stitchers Meet at Kathryn Mitch Home

Pomeroy social notes report the Nifty Stitchers gathering at Kathryn Mitch residence with ten members and two guests present. Members listed include Herbert Dixon Charles Moore Selim Blazewicz Carl Mitch Earl Stobart Carl Moore Sherwood Meredith Max Folmer Henry Dailey and Betty Beards. guests Mrs. Richard Maier and Mrs. Raymond Pullins Jr. plan next meeting at Mrs. Herbert Dixon’s home.

Pomeroy Kathryn Mitch Mesdames Herbert Dixon Charles Moore Selim Blazewicz Carl Mitch Earl Stobart Carl Moore Sherwood Meredith Max Folmer Henry Dailey Betty Beards Richard Maier Raymond Pullins, Jr

Wolfe Family Visits and OSU Student News

Mr and Mrs Allan Wolfe of Zanesville spent a weekend with Bentz Wolfe of W Main St and visited Plants Ohio with sisters Ida and Gusta Wolfe. Jack Rosenbaum son of Fred and Mrs Rosenbaum of Spring Ave spent a weekend at home and is an Ohio State University student. Roy Holter an OSU student spent a weekend at home visiting his parents near Racine.

Allan Wolfe Zanesville Bentz Wolfe W. Main St Plants Ohio Ida Gusta Wolfe Jack Rosenbaum Fred Rosenbaum Spring Ave Ohio State University Roy Holter Racine

Youth Center Plans Name Contest in Pomeroy

Frank Vaughan president of the Pomeroy Youth Center announced a contest from March 8 to 14 to name the center operating in Bethany Church basement rooms. A six month admission pass will go to the winner. Suggestions should be dropped in a box in the senior high study hall.

Pomeroy Frank Vaughan Bethany Church Vaughan

Furniture Repair Talk Slated for March 13 14

A Home Extension meeting on Repairing and Care of Furniture is set for March 13 and 14 at 10 a.m. at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. Led by Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan, the event invites all interested residents and includes a noon potluck dinner.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange Hall Geneva H. Nolan

Kellogg Ulmer Wedding Unites Middleport Community

Olive Burford Kellogg and J H Ulmer wed in a morning Heath Methodist ceremony officiated by Rev H A Rothrock. Pink gladioli graced the altar as Aqua blue and toast brown outfits highlighted the wedding party. The couple planned a West Palm Beach Ft Lauderdale honeymoon before settling in Galion Ohio.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Olive Burford Kellogg J. H. Ulmer H. A. Rothrock Robert Coats Ulmer Arthur Ulmer Berea Ohio Martin Grill Pomeroy D. E. Hamiel Columbus Walter Hayes Rothrock Diane Reichman Coats West Palm Beach Ft. Lauderdale Fla Gill Ave Galion

Ohio Farm and Home Week Program Set at OSU in March

Meigs County farmers are urged to attend the 35th annual Ohio Farm and Home Week at Ohio State University from March 18 to 21. The event features daily 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. talks by notable figures, plus livestock sessions and a Rural Jubilee evening dance. Topics cover beef, sheep, swine, and horse sections, pond construction guidance, and agricultural policy discussions led by state and university experts. Norman Rose and J M Gaul of Meigs County purchased Holstein cattle at recent dispersal sales.

C. E. Blakeslee Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Farm Ohio State University Alfred B. Garrett John Strohm American Agricultural Editor’s Association Russia Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Frank Farnsworth Leon H. Keyerling Council of Economic Advisors Washington, D. C Lawrence Hall Ohio Livestock Producers L. K. Bear W. R. Cahill L. E. Kunkle D. J. Kays D. S. Bell Ohio Experiment Station J. J. Lacey University of Wisconsin C. L. Strong J. S. Coffey George L. Henning W. Jordan Norman Rose Minersville J.M. Gaul Chester Barto Jones Mr. Rose J. M. Gaul Don Clump Lancaster

Final Rites For David Entsminger Held At Heath Church

The funeral for David Entsminger in MIddleport was one of the largest at Heath Methodist Church where he was an active member. The service was led by Rev. H. A. Rothrock with organist Mrs. C. M. Hennesy and soloist Ben Philson. Pallbearers were Paul Smart Frank White L. D. Diles Jennings Wayland Roscoe Wise and H. E. Cook. Members of the railroad fraternity B of R T and Mrs Entsminger’s auxiliary attended and helped with flowers. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery.

Middleport David Entsminger Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock C. M. Hennesy Ben Philson Paul Smart Frank White L. D. Diles Jennings Wayland Roscoe Wise H. E. Cook B. of R. T Entsminger Riverview Cemetery

Meigs Jail Fines Report In Local Incidents

Donald V. Coleman of Long Bottom released from Meigs jail on non support disposition sought by Marion authorities. George W. Romine near Pomeroy fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace in Justice Percy L. People’s Court. A man calling himself Ewell White was arrested on a train riding charge by railroad police and held for investigation.

Pomeroy Donald V. Coleman Long Bottom Meigs Marion Ohio Coleman George W. Romine Meigh Percy L Ewell White New York Central Railroad

Rose Lodge Meeting Notice for Woodman Hall

Middleport White Rose Lodge auxiliary to Railroad Trainmen will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Woodman Hall. Hostesses will be Mrs. J O Leonard, Mrs Allen Knopp and daughter, Mrs Voglesong.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Woodman Hall J. O. Leonard Allen Knopp Voglesong

First Aid Class Meets Pomeroy at Second Ward Fire House

The First Aid Class will meet at the Second Ward Fire House on Condor Street Tuesday at 7:30. A representative from the Bureau of Mine Safety will be present.

Pomeroy Second Ward Condor St Bureau of Mine Safety

Collis and Eunice Dawson Celebrate Birthday Visit

Mr and Mrs D Collis Dawson of Columbus spent a weekend with Eunice Davis and her husband Mr W G Davis in honor of Eunice Davis birthday observed Sunday Mrs Dawson is the former Eunice Davis and is visiting her parents in town.

D. Collis Dawson Columbus W. G. Davis

Robinsons announce birth of daughter in Radford

Mr and Mrs W W Robinson of Radford Virginia announce the birth of a daughter The couple already has another daughter The late George McGhee was the grandfather Mrs Lillian McGhee left Sunday for Radford to be a guest of the Robinsons

W. W. Robinson Marilyn McGhee Radford Robinsons George McGhee Lillian McGhee The

Pop Concert At Gallia Academy High School Band

Attendees at the Gallia Academy High School Band Pop Concert Thursday evening enjoyed a lively program featuring school ensembles and guest musicians. Local supporters praised the students for their performances and community spirit.

Gallia Academy High School

Weekend visitors fill local social pages with travel

The page lists numerous families visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. Names include Krinke Grite Tewksbury Reichman Ohlinger Humphrey Wheelersburg Lambert Bennett Reynolds Lewis Thomas Edwards Bennett Riley Smart Moore Roush Huntington Ingles Shumaker and others, with travels to Columbus Syracuse Marian Gravell Hill and Huntington noted.

Harry Meloy Zanesville L. R. Wiley William Reichman O. T. Ohlinger Columbus J. N. Humphrey Ruth Wheelersburg Max Lambert Griff Lewis L. A. Thomas Herbert Edwards Huntington Phil Edwards Edwards Cora Bennett Syracuse Frank Holmes O. L. Roush Veterans’ Hospital Clyde Ingles Charles Shumaker Chareles Shumaker Grave] Hill

Reverend Coyle to Host Dr Fowler for Sunday Services

The Rev W E Coyle announced that Dr E E Fowler superintendent of the Portsmouth District Methodist Churches will conduct services here Sunday at 10 am and at Portland.

Letart Falls W. E. Coyle E. E. Fowler Portsmouth District Methodist Portland

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Pomeroy News Legion Post Reyes Howard Trading Post Robert Houdashelt Doris Eddy Helen Forbes Helen Hayes Maxine London Sarah Stowe Margaret Hawley Don Quisenberry Tommy Rose Florence Wolfe Oletha Russell Paris George Sanders Signe Hasso Carole Landis Akim Tamiroff Ann Marlowe Alan Ladd Geraldine Fitzgerald Patric Knowles Richard Benedict Bendvue Bob Steele Marion Nixon Middleport News Fred Collins Legionnaires Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Middleport Social Notes Ohio Farm and Home Paul Gerlaugh University H. R. Purdy L. P. McCann Carl W. Gay Production and Marketing Administration Olive Grange Pomeroy Man Rose Lodge Ning H. B. Krinke J. H. Grite Edward Tewksbury Charles William Riley T. A. Riley Marian Nellie Smart George Moore Schenley Reserve America Schenley Schenley Distillers Corp Interstate Commerce Commission Liberty Street New Yore
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