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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1946

Page

3

Meigs County Stakes Pest Hunter Campaign Across Townships

Meigs Chapter Izaak Walton League outlines a pest control contest with prizes over 300 dollars. Ten of twelve townships appoint captains. entry by April 15 with 50 cent fee. Target pests include gray fox hawk horned owl weasel rat crow starling with points assigned per species.

Bedford Dayton Tubbs Chester Roy Christy Columbia Harry Dudgeon Ole C B Hayman Orange Homer A Cole Salisbury Vernon Howell Scipio del Williams Sutton O J Gaul Lefart Harold Roush Lebanon Hubert Price

Funeral rites of Cardinal Glennon attended by Father Murphy

Father Murphy, rector of a Steubenville seminary, attended the funeral of John Cardinal Glennon in St Louis by order of Bishop Massie. County friends view the honor as significant. The meeting also noted fur prices for stretched gray fox hides and conservation talks by Lee S Roach and associates. An Izaak Walton League banquet is planned for April 3 at Mid­dleport High School with organizers Ed Condon Brad Maag Dayton Ashworth and Paul Smart. Refreshments by Theodore Maag and Victor Brown.

Lee S& Roach Sta Department of Conservation John Z. Petlow George D. Messerly K. D. Amsbury Middleport High School Auditoriam Ed Condon Oscar Roush Brad Maag Dayton Ashworth Paul Smart Theodore Maag Victor , Brown

Girls Glee Club Presents Operetta at Middleport

Middleport matinee by the Girls Glee Club features the operetta Marrying Marian directed by Lois Deer. A large cast of principals and chorus members from the school perform this evening at 8:15, with numerous named students and adults in attendance.

Middleport Marian Middleport Girls’ Glee Club Lois Deer Wali Ging Virginia Allensworth Jean Ash ‘Ley Katherine Bachtel Mary Baler Dorothy Blosser Eileen Blosser Juanita Bolin Mary Burns Charlene Neal Mona Lee Orier Mildred Ohlinger Frances Pickens Ruth Pratt Jerry Pullen Martha Rickman Lorraine Riggs Mary Rilevy Edith Russell Mary Schaaf Dorothy Schaaf Laura Scott Mary Lou Smith Maxine Smith Anna’ Singer Mary Louie Thomas Joan Torrance Patricia Torrance Jean Werner Donna Winebrenner Virgina Grogan Florence Farra Marilyn

Veterinary Expert To Speak In Meigs County

Dr James Stansbury extension animal husbandman from Ohio State University will present livestock health recommendations to Meigs County farmers. The program at Racine High School Monday evening March 25 at eight o'clock is arranged with the County Extension Service and Racine Vocational Department. Farmers from the entire county are invited.

Pomeroy James Stansbury Ohio State University Meigs County Racine High School County Extension Service

Patrol Charges Man With Drunken Driving

A state highway patrolman filed an information against Frank Krautter Jr for driving while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty and posted no bond, with Judge Edgar Ervin setting bail at $500 and placing him in Meigs Jail for failure to preside bond. Ross Evans sued Glenroy Ewing and August and Sadie Conde to quiet title.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Frank Krautter, Jr Edgar Ervin Meigs Ross Evans Glenroy Ewing August Sadie Conde

Eighth Grade Program At Pomeroy Junior High

Pomeroy Ohio eighth grade students presented an assembly on March 1 1921. William Hess and William Neutzling led the flag salute. Norma Jean Van Meter played I Cant Begin To Tell You. George Nesselhead read an amusing sketch Under the Buggy Seat. The Talking Mailbox skit involved letters and packages. Joyce Phillips and Martyn Swatzel sang Oh What It Seemed To Be Some Sunday Morning with Norma Jean Van Meter on piano. The student body joined the chorus of Some Sunday Morning. Richard Russell served as announcer.

Pomeroy William Hess William Neutzling Norma Jean van Meter George Nesselhead Joyce Phillips Martyn Swatzel Richard Russell

Spraying Data Broadcast for Fruit Growers

Ohio fruit growers will receive spraying information to protect orchards and vineyards from pests and disease. Recommendations by T. H. Parks and C. C. Allison will air on WLW Cincinnati Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 6:50 a.m. WOSU Columbus Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at 12:00 noon. WTAM Cleveland Thursdays, Saturdays at 6:35 p.m. The spray program starts March 20 on WLW, March 28 on WOSU, and April 9 on WTAM.

Pomeroy C.E. Blakeslee Ctounty Ohio T. H. Parks C. C. Allison Ohio State University WLW Cincinnati WOSU WTAM Cleveland

Revival Ends At Nazarene Church In Middleport

A two week revival at the Church of the Nazarene in Middleport led by Pastor Rev. E. E. Cox and evangelist Oma Williams closed Sunday night. The services drew many attendees and three new members joined. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. preaching service. Prayer meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Middleport Church of the Nazarene E. E. Cox Oma Williams

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Middleport social column reports Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters were entertained at Mrs Faye Welker home with Mrs Eben Bowen assisting. A round robin letter to Mrs C F Hawkins convalescing at Holzer Hospital followed. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Man Sanborn Mrs Zella Cross Mrs Lillian Stieff and Mrs Homer Kennedy after games. A dessert course was served. An upcoming birth announces a daughter on March 14 to Norman Edwards at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus weighing 9 lbs 8 oz named Suzanne. Grandparents Virgil Edwards and great grandparents Edward Parsons and Phil Edwards noted. Also announced is Phyllis Ann nine pounds born March 19 to Mr Casto and Mrs Henry Casto at Casto home with maternal grandparents Harmon Graham of Rutland.

Middleport Pythian Sisters Faye Welker Eben Bowen C. F. Hawkins Holzer Hospital Man Sanborn Zella Cross Lillian Stieff Homer Kennedy Norman Edwards Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Suzanne Virgil Edwards Edward Parsons Phil Edwards Fred Vasto Phyllis Ann Casto Henry Casto Harmon Graham Rutland

Fred Fultz Rites Saturday Afternoon

Funeral services for Fred Fultz aged 71 who died after an extended illness will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home in Middleport Reverend James Keffer of the Church of Christ Middleport will preach the morning sermon titled Anchors for the Soul The evening service titled Fill Pen Night features a message from Romans chapter twelve Evangelist L L Hinton of Montgomery WV will lead an evangelistic meeting from April 7 through April 21 Easter choir special music and a packed pew drive are planned Wednesday prayer service at 7 pm Choir rehearsal follows at 8 pm for the Easter sunrise service

Middleport Fred Fultz Rawlings-Coats Fu- Middleport James Neral Keffer Church of Or Middleport Hill Chor Chow Wight L. L. Hinton Montgomery W. Va

PTA Adopts Banquet Committee Names in Middleport

At the Middleport PTA meeting Mrs George Childs announced the Junior Senior banquet committee. Also named were Mrs Otho Karr Mrs Ora Scott Mrs James Arnold Mrs Homer Hartley and Mrs Kelly Gilmore. Judy Arnold, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Arnold, is a patient at Holz er Hospital after an operation Friday.

Middleport PTA George Childs Otho Karr Ora Scott James Arnold Homer Hartley Kelly Gilmore Judy Arnold James Arhiold Holz‘er Hospital Mrs. Arnold

Howard Parker Hurt In Fall From Horse

Howard Parker, son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker from the Chester district, sustained serious back injuries after falling from his horse Sunday. He returned three weeks ago from two years in the armed services in Germany and is hospitalized at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, with four to six weeks of treatment expected.

Pomeroy Howard Parker Chester Armed Services Germany St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Pearl Parker

Pfc Charles Swindler Dies in Germany

Middleport and Columbus residents react as Pfc Charles Swindler is reported dead in Germany. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charles Swindler, three sisters Elizabeth Kathleen and Sandra Sue, and brother George. Kathleen Swindler visits after notification of his death. Local officials note 1945 licenses valid until April 1 before testing required.

Middleport Kathleen Swindler Columbus Charles Swindler Pfc Germany Elizabeth Kathleen Sandra Sue George

Methodist thrift sale and sermon announced in church

The WSCS of the United Methodist Church sponsors a thrift sale at Front Street in Middleport. Rev. H A Rothrock of Heath Methodist Church delivers Sunday morning sermon on Repentance and Faith at 10 30. Sunday School meets at 9 30 with Forrest Bachtell as superintendent and Youth Fellowship at 6 15.

WSCS United Methodist Church United Methodist Albert Buters Hell W.C.T.U Federated Church Bethany Par- Ors Letart Falls E. E Fowler Portsmouth W.H Mathias Texas United Brethren Church

Honesty Surprises Wooster Shopkeeper in 20 Year Old Theft Tale

A Wooster woman confesses to Nick Amster that 20 years ago she bought a pair of hose for a dollar and never paid. She returns with a 35 bill and asks for $375 change but asks him to keep a dollar as interest. Amster says he has seen everything.

Wooster Nick Amster Amster

Religious Services Schedule in Pomeroy Area Churches

Local churches list Sunday services and midweek Lenten events in Pomeroy area. Grace Episcopal Trinity Lutheran United Methodist Syracuse Nazarene Letart Falls Bethel area churches present sermons, classes, and youth activities with speakers on Lent themes and a cross for victory series through Holy Week.

Anniversary Celebrated for Roy Spencer Couple in Racine

Mr and Mrs Roy Spencer were honored at a surprise party hosted by their daughter Mrs Stanley Stearn of Cincinnati. The couple marked their 25th anniversary on Sunday March 17 with gifts and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A B Cross and family, Mr and Mrs W L Morrison, Mr and Mrs Cleo Adams, Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith, Mrs Virgie Krider, Miss Pickens, Mr and Mrs B Cross, Mr and Mrs Carl Easterday, Mrs Marjorie Johnson, and Ginger Lee Stearn.

Racine Roy Spencer Stanley Stearn Cincinnati Mattie Yost David Gene A. B. Cross Earl and Clyde W. L Morrison Cleo Adams

Pomeroy Social Notes Bridal Shower for Miss Mees

Miss Charlotte Mees of Pomeroy will wed Mr. Charles Evans on March 24 after a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Jacob Elbertfeld at Mulberry Ave. Gifts were presented, and a dessert course served to relatives, church members, and friends.

Charles Ward Rosemary Ward Robert Mees Columbus Theodore Lehew Edward Bauer A. H. Mees P. E. Stanley Helen Mees William Anderson Emma Leifheit Margaret Bauer Emma Mees Maxine Ogdin Michael Mees Floyd Mees Vivian Mees

Shake sale at Krogers Super Market sponsored by Unitea Methodist

A Saturday morning sale is being hosted at Krogers Super Market sponsored by the women of Unitea Methodist Church. The notice, though partially garbled, advertises a diabetes relief remedy case and directs inquiries to 305 Main in Akres Dale.

Kroger Women of theUnitea Methodist Church Wills Case de Remedy Co Main Akres Dale Sn

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