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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

12

Middleport PTA elects Mrs Smart president for next year

Mrs Paul Smart was elected president of the Middleport Parent-Teacher Association at the March meeting in the High School Auditorium. Officers include Mrs George Childs as vice president and Mrs Bruce Lloyd as second vice president. The group planned a Junior-Senior banquet and noted a $25 Red Cross donation and an attendance award for Third and Fourth Grades. The installation of officers was announced for the April meeting. The program featured Mrs Lois Cecil and Mr Ralph Stopp presenting elementary music performances.

Middleport Paul Smart Parent-Teacher Association G. C. Schaaf George Childs Bruce Lloyd Glen Lambert Virginia Mayes Dorothy Hamm Karl Owen Smart Edgar Allensworth William Britton Virdie Burk Clarence Clark Harley Devol Frank Ginther Dale Holter Marvin Kelly Koehler Dale Mourning William Ohlinger Max Roller Leo Russell Edward Tewksbury Louis Triplett Leonard van Meter Guy Walters George Werner Robert Wootton E. M. Wood Roy Herrmann E. C. Greenlee Rollin Gibbs Harry Bailey National War Fund American Red Cross C. H. Wise, Jr Ralph Stopp Lois Cecil

Aspirin Ad Appeals to Soothing Relief for Sore Throat

An old ad promotes BE PREPARED to relieve tired muscles and sore throat with J Aspirin, touting the drug as the world's largest seller. It highlights a 100 tablet package for 35 cents and a 10 cent single tablet claim.

County Commissioners Clarify Meigs Extension Office Roles

Meigs County Commissioners issued a statement clarifying the Agriculture Extension office is a state and federal appointment. President Vic Eislestein said funds for the Extension Agent come from federal and state government, and the county must appropriate money for upkeep and transportation.

School Bands Impress With Rhythm and Harmony Performance

Young musicians in the Rhythm Band directed by Larry Rice and Song Flute Ensemble directed by Richard Rawlings performed selections from Tchaikowsky and other composers. The Second Band followed with four pieces including Dvorak’s Largo from the New World Symphony and solos by Bob Davis Roy Garvin and others.

Larry Rice Tschaikowsky Richard Rawlings Herbert Eugene Smith Isaac Wilt Kathryn Flowers Val Reynolds Robbie Byer Howard Kitchen Luther Gaffney Rita Singer Larry Lee Wiley Paddy Jo Lambert Gerald Warren Ethel Nash Triangle Betty Morris Betty Jackson Patricia Higgins Paula Leonard Jim Lewis Nancy Hartley Mildred Simmons Lewis Birchfield Ariene Bowles Marjory Thomas Bobbie Daniels Sidney Kloes Billy Demoskey Vivian Little Dale Walburn Billy Turner Pete Davis Susie Smith Charlene Dillard Blaine Walburn Bobby Ashley Jon Schaaf Stopp Bob Davis Roy Garvin Roger Dillard Robert Richards Jim Buell Paul Holter Joan Gilmore Patricia Kennedy Carla Owen Roscoe Wise James Buell Charles Tewksbury Jack Kelly

Dorothy Courtney Weds Flight Officer Graves in Middleport

At the Church of Christ in Middleport the Rev. R. C. Burton officiated as Dorothy Courtney of Dayton married Flight Officer Paul Graves son of Pearl and Mrs Graves. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs Graves. A reception followed at the Walburn home with guests including the Graves family and Kay Proctor of Pomeroy. The bride will reside with her in laws in Dayton until a home is found. First meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Firemen is planned for Thursday at 7 PM.

Middleport R. C. Burton Church of Christ Dorothy Courtney Dayton Paul Graves Pearl Graves Pearl St Wright Field Charlies Walburn S. Third Ave Graves Walburn Ralph Graves Carolyn Kay Proctor Pomeroy Charles Walburn Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Firemen Randolph Ward Addie Maguire Donna Maguire Jack Greyerbeihl Lila Maguire Seattle Wash Greyerbeihl Miss Maguire Washington Ladies Bible Class First Baptist Church D. Q. Waugh Bess Waugh Cheshire S. Second Ave Willa Lamb Paul Davis Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Sheldon Parks St. Albans Parks Alfred Pete) Roush Evans Gallia County

Pulpwood Urged For War Work In Meigs County

F W Dean extension forester told a courthouse pulpwood meeting that a cord of pulp wood can produce powder for two 16 inch gun rounds. He urged Meigs County farmers to grow pulpwood this spring and summer as mills run at 60 to 65 percent capacity. Dean noted pulpwood is needed for containers paper parachutes and dressings while trees selected should not be mature saw timber. Allen Ball spoke on methods and G V Quickle acted as buyer.

Pomeroy F. W. Dean Extension Forester Dean Meigs County

Honor Pupils of Central School Listed

POMEROY Ralph Spencer Central Elementary School principal announced the fourth six weeks honor roll with sixty three pupils named. Grades listed include sixth with Bobby Barnitz Dorothy Beards John Binetmar Joyce Fischer Kathryn Miller Joyce Phillips Martyn Swatzel Norma Van Meter. fifth with Donald Hannell Shirley Hysell Peggy Persinger Norma Jean Scholl Dorothy Tea ford Donald Thomas. fourth with Mary Beards Nancy Clinton Mary Drake John Foster Lynn Gold Margaret Hyssell Harry Keig Emma K Nease Linden Nuby Janice Roush Sylvia Schwab Ronald Smith William Smith Donna Van Meter. third with Sally Bartels Jo Ann Ebersbach Janice Cunningham Jerry Hawk Ray Hines Wanda Landers Marlene Moore Edith Qualls James Qualls Carol June Spence Barbara Ann Wehrung. second with John W Feiger Edwin M Finn Mary Jo Hawk R Kay Hawk Phyllis Hawley Charles Hess Mary K Hood Neil B Hysell Patricia Ann Richards Paul W Scott Bernice A Sheridan Keith Stansbury Joanne Swatzel Joanne Wildermuth Clara Sue Will Kathrine Young. first with Nancy Blaetmar Janet Bowers Junior Brown Marlene Brown Jimmie Joe Guinther Shirley Hannell Ronald Lemsey Donna Jean Smith Janet Smith Cynthia Tompkins James Sprouse Elaine Walburn Roger Hines.

Nancy Clinton Mary Drake John Foster Lynn Gold Margaret Hyssell Harry Keig Emma K. Nease Linden Nuby Janice Roush Sylvia Schwab Ronald Smith William Smith Donna van Meter Sally Bartels Jo Ann Ebersbach Janice Cunningham Jerry Hawk Ray Hines Wanda Landers Marlene Moore Edith Qualls James Qualls Carol June Spence Barbara Ann Wehrung John W. Feiger Edwin M. Fiinn Mary Jo Hawk R. Kay Hawk Phyllis Hawley Charles Hess Mary K. Hood Neil B. Hysell Patricia Ann Richards Paul W. Scott Bernice A. Sheridan Keith Stansbury Joanne Swatzel Joanne Wildermuth Clara Sue Will Kathrine Young Nancy Blaetmar Janet Bowers Junior Brown Marlene Brown Jimmie Joe Guinther Shirley Hannell Ronald Lemsey Donna Jean Smith Janet Smith Cynthia Tompkins James Sprouse Elaine Walburn Roger Hines

Bee keepers to view The Useful Bees film at Oak Grove Hall

POMEROY Meigs County bee keepers will see a color motion picture The Useful Bees at the bee keepers meeting to be held at the Oak Grove Community Hall near Racine on Thursday evening March 23 at 8 30 p m Beekeepers from the western part of the county should meet at the County Extension office at 7 45 p m to make the trip to Racine

Pomeroy Meigs County Useful Bees Oak Grove Racine

Pulp Wood Prices Hiked From 6.50 to 16 Per Cord

West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company quotes current wood prices with unpeeled wood at $6.50 per cord at the roadside and peeled soft wood delivered to the mill at $16 per cord. Extension Service and buyers provide further details on production and marketing.

West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company

Licensed To Marry POMEROY

The Meigs County Probate Court issued marriage licenses for George Frederick Jr. 17 of Long Bottom and Elizabeth Louden 18 of Long Bottom along with Davis Stover 29 of Grims Land ing and Retha Devore 21 of Pomeroy, Samuel McCune 35 of Sharpsburg and Ruth Griffith 26 of Middleport, T E Smith 69 farmer of Middleport and Estella Ely 59 of Middleport.

Pomeroy Meigs County George Frederick, Jr Long Bottom Elizabeth Louden Davis Stover Grims Landing W. Va Retha Devore Samuel McCune Sharpsburg Ruth Griffith Middleport T. E. Smith Farmer Estella Ely

Way To Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Ad

When skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching this balm provides relief Apply Petersons Ointment 35c at your druggist Itching soothed and skin looks better Also for itching of feet and cracks between toes Ady

Peterson Ady

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