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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

9

Pomeroy Nellie Parsons Files For Divorce On Cruelty Claim

Nellie Parsons of Pomeroy filed for divorce from Paul D. Parsons in common pleas court on Wednesday alleging extreme cruelty. The couple married July 16 1947. In Middleport Mrs H J Russel visits Albany farm brother Albert Bolin remains seriously ill.

Pomeroy Nellie Parsons Paul D Common Pleas Middleport H. J. Russell Albany Albert Bolin

Sugar Run Honor Roll Is Announced

Sugar Run Elementary announces honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Principal Emma Seite lists students from first to sixth grade who earned high grades, including Carol Bachtel Judy Bennett Lloyd Biddle Johnnie Bryant Howard Casto Jim Ingram Jean Webster Jacky Welker Timmy Welker Bill Anderson Patty Blakeslee James Cater Janet Carpenter Betty Jacobs Vincent Knight Charlotte Murray Linda Ours Paul Reuter Barbara Rhew Janice Russell Harley Saylor Charlies Sayre Sheila Strauss Pat Vaughan Susan Young Dorothy Arnold Edwin Boney Barton Campbell Rebecca Clark Marthauer Bettie Lee Annaise Murray Julia Seyler Edward Smith Sue Smith Larry White Carolyn White Paul Eichinger Ray Chasteen Lucy Amsbury Carol Berger Patty Carpenter Fern Colmer Donna Parfitt Janet Smith Carol Ann Strauss Donna Wildermuth Benita Bryan.

Bill Anderson Patty Blakeslee James Cater Janet Carpenter Betty m. Jacobs Vincent Knight Charlotte Murray Linda Ours Paul Reuter Barbara Rhew Janice Russell Harley Saylor Charlies Sayre Sheila Strauss Pat Vaughan Susan Young Dorothy Arnold Edwin Boney Barton Campbell Rebecca Clark Vickie Clark Martha Uer Bettie Lee Annaise Murray Julia Seyler Edward Smith Sue Smith Larry Carolyn White Phyllis Kapple Ramora Boice Bobby Roberts Bingham Kress Max Elchinger John Show Larry Wildemouth Brenda Strauss Jerry Davis Eugene Norris Janice Cady Milton Lambert Carol Hamm Carolyn Biddle Linda Atkins David Boney Harold B Robbie Brown David Finlan Mildred Hendricks Linda Grimm Sharon Thie Janet Ness

Pomeroy Senior Wins Scholarship to Ohio University

Bennie Rice a senior at Pomeroy High School earned a scholarship to Ohio University. The award was made March 21 for ranking first among Meigs County participants in the 1949 Senior General Scholarship tests conducted by the Ohio State Department of Education.

Pomeroy J. E. White Weipal Pomeroy Senior High School Bennie Rice Ohio University Meigs County Ohio State Department of Education

Former County Auditor George Daniels Confined by Illness

Former auditor George Daniels of Pomeroy has been confined to his home for several days due to illness, a report from local officials said.

Pomeroy George Daniels

Howard Crary Rites Planned in Louisville

POMEROY. Mr and Mrs Gerald Wimermuth Mr and Mrs Norman Fisher Mrs Pearl Mora and Mrs Mart Crary will leave Thursday for Louisville Ky to attend funeral services Friday for Howard Crary a former Pomeroy man killed during World War I He was the son of Mrs Mart Crary and brother of Mrs Wimermuth Mrs Fisher and Mrs Mora He is survived by two brothers Reed Crary of Reno and George Crary of Atlanta Ga and a sister Mrs Bari Shoemaker of New Le George Also will attend the services.

Pomeroy Gerald WiMermuth Norman Fisher Pearl Mora Mart Crary Louisville Howard Crary Mra Mart Crary Mra Wildermuth Fisher Mora Crary Reed Crary Reno George Crary Atlanta, Ga Bari Shoemaker New le George

Resolution Honors Dr. George H Lasher at Rural Health Conference

At the fifth state conference on rural health in Columbus on February 28 a resolution praising Dr. George H Lasher of Rutland was adopted. The note recalls his role as founder and longtime chairman of the Ohio Rural Health Council, his dedication to rural health conferences, and praises his vision, conviction and action. The speakers say his memory should spur greater effort and devotion.

Lasher

Sumner Alfred District Hits Red Cross Drive Quota

Mrs. Harry Ohling er executive secretary Meigs County Chapter announces the Sumner Alfred district has exceeded its quota in the current Red Cross fund drive. Raymond Follrod serves as drive chairman of the district.

Pomeroy Harry Ohlinger Meigs County American Red Cross Sumner-Alfred Raymond Follrod

Daughter Born to Captain and Mrs Leg ley Fultz

Mr and Mrs Ernest Duerr announce the birth of a daughter to their son in law and daughter Capt and Mrs Leg ley Fultz of Arlington Virginia on March 19 Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs C E Fultz of Athens

Pomeroy Ernest Duerr Legley Fultz Arlington, Va C. E. Fultz Athens

Local Visit Notes From West Columbia Area

Laurance Coleman remains at home with flu symptoms in West Columbia. Mr and Mrs Richard Fowler visit Clyde Barnett family in Mason City. Visitors include Ray Brumby and Margie Johnson with William Young family from Point Pleasant. Nolan Saxton and Mrs Saxon spend a day with Mrs Wooten in Mission Ridge. Helen E. Roush is mentioned among names.

West Columbia Laurance Coleman Richard Fowler Clyde Barnett Mason City William Young Ray Brumby Point Pleasant Margie Johnson Nolan Saxton

Engagement announced for Lera Knopp to William Jones

Middleport notices report the engagement of Lera Louise Knopp of 12 Park St to William Marold Jones son of Mr and Mrs Roy Jones of Minersville. Both are Middleport High School graduates. Wedding date to be set. Mr Jones works for R Ebersbach Motor Co and served in World War II in the African theatre.

Middleport Allen Knopp Park St Lera Louise William Marold Jones Roy Jones Minersville Mise Middleport High School Atto Searte Cas Jones Pomeroy High Seals R. V. Ebersbach Motor Company

Students See Marionettes at Middleport Assembly

Middleport school children welcomed the Warndell Marionettes for a Wednesday auditorium presentation of Robin Hood. Produced and directed by Brinley Williams Jr and Danny Williams of Cleveland the show demonstrated how the figures are operated. The 36 inch puppets are believed to be the largest in the show business.

Middleport Warndell Brinley Williams, Jr Danny Fof Clevelan Antcon

Pomeroy County Auditor Extends Noon Hours This March

County Auditor Perry Riggs announced the office will stay open during the noon hour for the rest of March to aid taxpayers. He added the office also will be open next Saturday afternoon for convenience.

Pomeroy — County Perry Riggs

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Mrs Allen Knopp recovering from a three month illness welcomed guests from First Ballet Church including Mrs Dana Hamilton Mrs Ray Saxton Mrs James Manning Mrs Lisle Diles Mrs McGee Mrs Downing Roush the Rev Alex Pomeroy and Kalad Hindy Cy Baker and the newly born Stephen Kal Seek counsel freely and save money TREVEY STERWALD Funeral Home 144 Butternut Ave Pomeroy 285 Adv.

Allen Knopp Dana Hamilton Ray Saxton James Manning Lisle D, Diles cGhee Downing Roush Alex Pomeroy First Ballet Church Kalad Hindy Cy Baker Stephen Kal Trevey- Sterwald Funeral Home Butternut Ave Pomeroy

Local Notices Highlight Residency Moves and Visits

Readers report residents returning from hospitals and trips to Florida and Akron. Fred Winn visits Akron for a medical matter with his daughter-in-law and relatives in Parkersburg while Miss Rose Hackett resumes work in Charleston after visiting parents. Mr. and Mrs. G V Wallace return from Florida with ties to Middleport and Mrs Fick. luncheon guests include Mrs Downing and Mrs Wise Jr. Mrs Franklin Batley undergoes surgery at Holser Hospital.

St. Jon Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Fred Winn Paul Winn Akron Edith Rae Chester Erwin Michael Bolin Ben Joe Deeigntown St. Albans W. Va Rose Hackett Charleston George Hackett G. V. Wallace Florida Mra. Wallace Mra. Powell Middleport Arthur Fick Herman Hunnicutt Third Ave J. C. Downing Mra. Bentley C. H. Wise, Jr Franklin Batley Holser Hospital

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