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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1941

Page

3

Pomeroy Man William Reibel Dies at 77

William Reibel, 77, lifelong Pomeroy resident, died Saturday at his Pleasant Ave. home after bronchial pneumonia. He was the last of his family, a member of Mineral Lodge No. 242 Odd Fellows and the Federated Church. Services set for 2:30 Tuesday. friends may call. He is survived by four sons Henry Herbert Walter Frederick and three daughters Bertha Emma and Mrs Carl Jones and seven grandchildren.

Pomeroy William Reibel Pleasant Ave Reibel Mineral Lodge No. 242 Odd Fellows Federated Church Henry Herbert Walter Frederick Columbus Bertha Emma Carl Jones Elyria

Fifth Annual Achievement Day Planned

POMEROY plans the fifth annual Achievement Day at Middleport High School on March 28. Registration starts at 10 AM with group singing at 10 15. Luncheon served by Band Boosters. Featured talks include Alice McKinney on Color in the Home and Dorothy Ham man on the home extension program.

Pomeroy Middleport High School Alice McKinney Ohio State University Dorothy Hammans Harrisonville Rock Springs Salem Center Hemlock Grove

Racine Gas and Service Company Reelects Officers

Election of officers at a stockholders meeting at the First National Bank reelects President Clark Jiiden Vice President Owen Watson and Secretary Treasurer Minnie Harpold. Directors named are Dr John Philson Dana Cleland and Edward Simpson with Mr Simpson also serving as the service man.

Racine Racine Gas and Service Company First National Bank Clark Jiiden Owen Watson Minnie Harpold John Philson Dana Cleland Edward Simpson Simpson

Olive Tablets Promise Relief For Constipation And Liver Sluggishness

Advert describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy to stimulate bile flow and improve digestion. It claims to ease headaches and dullness from constipation, touting vegetable ingredients and effectiveness for years. Available in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes at all drugstores.

Evangelistic Rally Led by Miss Catherine Morris

In Middleport a Church of Christ evangelistic rally gathered youth from 13 Meigs County churches. Miss Morris led events starting at 6:30 with Christian Endeavor and a youth choir from local churches performed. Rev. Dean Barr of Huntington delivered the evening sermon to a large congregation.

Middleport Church of Christ Churches of Christ of Meigs County Christian Endeavor Catherine Morris Pomeroy Young People’s Association of Christ Mae Torrence Reedsville Jacqueline Hysell Delia Mae Vance Robert Kim Guy Springer Tuppers Plains Ruth Will Dexter Jean Amos Frances Cleland Doris Glaze Celia Leifheit Leona Eskew Bradbury Sylvia Mayer Rutland Bradford Dean Barr Sixth Ave. Church of Christ Huntington Charles E. Walburn Barr Morris

Meigs County Probate Actions Include Appraisers Appointed

Meigs County probate court entries show Wick Crow property appraisers appointed by Edgar Ervin. Restitution items include funeral home and monument payments from Robert Turner estate. Amanda Brown estate declared exempt from inheritance tax. Decree hearings set for April on various estates with administrator fees and declaratory judgment requests.

Pomeroy Court Journal Wick Crow Edgar Ervin Virgil Hayes Ursel Davis Ethan Harper Ewing Funeral Home Cross Brothers of Athens Robert Turner Amanda Brown W. W. Varian J. W. McCullough Charles E. Peoples Edison Hobstetter Frank Fugate

Fires in Pomeroy Grass Sparks Cause Minor Damage

Two grass fires were fought Saturday by local firemen. One blaze threatened near the home of Rev. and Mrs. Warren Bright on Union Ave and the other behind the Adam Ebersbach home on E Main St. No serious damage reported.

Pomeroy Warren Bright Union Ave Adam Ebersbach E. Main St

Keenam divorce suit filed in common pleas court

Laura Keenam files for divorce from Otho Keenam in common pleas court citing cruelty and infidelity. They were married February 27, 1939, and have no children.

Heath Methodist Church Activities This Week

Heath Methodist Church in Middleport lists a 7pm Wednesday choir rehearsal directed by Willis Aleshire a Fellowship Group meeting for all men at O B Stout Fisher Street 7 30pm led by Pastor Rev H A Roth rock and a Thursday WSCS Vannie Townsend Circle meeting at Mrs E R Tompkins home at 2pm replacing Friday.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Willis Aleshire O. B. Stout Fisher St H. A. Rothrock Vannie Townsend WSCS E. R. Tompkins

NYA Activity Increases in Meigs County

NYA operations expand at Park Street School in lower Middleport as more N.Y.A. boys learn carpentry and work shifts grow. Director Cr L Heaton plans 25 boys on double shifts once new government equipment arrives. each boy averages 70 hours monthly. Public groups may bring furniture to refinish at no cost beyond materials.

Heaton W.P.A Middleport N.Y.A Park Street

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Personal Events

Megan Cuff celebrated her fourth birthday at the Nursery School on S. Third Ave with pink Easter cake and marshmallow rabbits. The Nursery School Mothers' Club met at Mrs. Robert Rawlings home with Miss Velma Geary as guest speaker on music for young children.

Middleport Megan Cuff F. M D. C. Miller S. Third Ave Megan Robert Rawlings Velma Geary Pomeroy

Magda the religious drama staged by Wesley Players

Middleport reports the Wesley Players of Ohio University presented Magda at Heath Methodist Church. Cast included Alice Snook as Magda and Thomas as the doubting disciple with Allegra Fadley and Georgia Hubbard providing musical settings. The Omega chapter of Wesley Players and the Wesley Foundation at OU support religious drama.

Middleport Magda Wesley Players Wesley Foundation Ohio University Athens Heath Methodist Church Jerusalem Alice Snook Lorraine Smith Hannah Simonides Robert Smith Peter John Houston Thomas Darrell Lloyd John Carroll Pugh Philip Ed Hoovier Thades Robert Rothrock Roman Ruth Pfieffer Georgia Hubbard Dave Fergus Miss Snook Omega Chapter National Society of Wesley Players Methodist Church

Happy Hustlers Class Dinner Meeting at Racine Methodist

The Happy Hustlers Class of Racine Methodist Church held a Friday dinner with Mrs. Sidney Fadely hosting. Assisting were Mrs. Ralph Neigler and Mrs. Warren Wolfe. Sixteen members and four guests attended a 6 30 p.m. three course meal, with St Patrick day motifs. A business meeting followed led by Mrs. Ernest Wingett and devotional by Mrs. George Simpson. Program directed by Mrs. V M Tyree.

Racine V. M. Tyree

Racine Social And Personal News Roundup

Racine society notes report visits among Athens Apple Grove Rutland and Pomeroy residents. Mr and Mrs Ogg and others visited friends. Mrs Jividen ill. influenza illness noted. Clark Jividen family spent Sunday in Athens visiting their son Charles at Ohio University.

Racine Charles Ogg Athens Howard Neigler Jake Gaul Ruth Ann Frederick Dixon Mr. Clark Emma Jividen Emma Jane Charles Ohio University Robert McKelvey Apple Grove

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