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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1945

Page

2

Meigs Co Sheriff Leads March Call of Inductees

Meigs County sheriff Ralph Welker heads the March call from Local Selective Service Board No 1 for Fort Hayes Columbus. The bus departure carried 27 registrants including several fathers.

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Meigs County Fort Hayes Columbus Local Selective Service Board No. 1 Jeader Woman's Civic Club Ernest Emerson Griffin Parkershore Raymond Lord Purdee RFD Portland Marvin Demane Yeanger Chea

Flood damages total 11424 at Pomeroy schools

Pomeroy Board of Education heard a W A Smith estimate of 11424.47 in flood damage to school property including furnaces electrical gear floors and foundations. Gym floor cupping makes basketball unusable. Proposals for a new floor were discussed and auction plans set for Kerrs Run property and Russell house landless sale details. Eleanor Fugate hired to fill Ruby Shawver vacancy after Red Cross training.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Board of Education W. A. Smith Kerr's Run Russell House Eleanor Fugate Ruby Shawver Red Cross

Licensed To Wed in Meigs County

Meigs County Probate Court records show couples securing licenses to wed. Names include O H White and Martha Hollen of Long Bottom, and Vera Smith of Pomeroy with partners from West Virginia, Ohio, and nearby towns. The list features ages and hometowns for each couple, reflecting spring marriage intentions in the Meigs area.

Meigs County Pomeroy O. H. White Martha Hollen Long Bottom Will Jarvis Becgley W. Va Vera Smith Paul Mahoney Parkersburg Bettie Montgomery Chester Herbert Laudermill New Haven Freda Bland Racine Raymond Lined Muntington Esther Hailey Charles L. Taylor Betty E. Snyder Ralph Boyd Nelsonville Norma Malone Robert, Brown Madison Helen Peltzmeyer Dyesville Howard Brown Painesville Ruth Anthony Homer Redden Beckley Mildred Cravely Dester Bernard Cumther Syracuse Navy Marjorie Forbes Minersville

War Fund drive progress reported in Meigs County

Reports from districts led by Mrs Monry Rowe and others show continued success in the War Fund drive. Totals include S784 contributed to date from the Summer-Alfred district and recognitions of volunteers such as Ruth Cundiff Christina Grimm and Sadie Thivener for commendable effort in fund collection.

Pomeroy Meigs P. F. Stanley War Fund Re Monry Rowe Rarine Ebey Stetten Ates Tver Sayre Bianehe Watterson M Gretin Lonngan Atiss Mildred Carnahan Mise Toth Morris Athe Curele Tessie Ssojeler Myre Ming Lewis Ura Morris Curtis Jahnset Ascoe Tarde Thatman Sipacuse Xehintosr War Fund Ruth Cundiff Nora Boudashei Christina Grimm Sadie Thivener Elizabeth Darkworth Margaret Winebrenner Clara Sellaps Carson Hayes Delbart Gaul Alfred

Divorce Granted In Meigs County

Judge Edgar Ervin granted a divorce to Audrey Baker, custody of a minor child awarded. An action for divorce was filed by Peter Wolfe against T Louise Wolfe, residents of Lang Bottom, alleging neglect of duty.

Yeas Meigs County Edgar Ervin Audrey Baker Warren Bt. Baker Peter Wolfe T Louise Wolfe Din Mas Lang Bottom

Poultry Specialist Willi to Speak at Obin State University

Poultry specialist Willi will discuss production practices and market outlook at a meeting at the Court House in Pomeroy on Wednesday evening, March 28, at 8 39 pm. The event is hosted by the Poultry Association and will cover husbandry and industry outlook.

Willi P. Teigs Gounteaye Obin State University Court House Pomeroy

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Celebrations

Middleport notes mark Jimmy Hao Hood’s second birthday party at the Hood home with a pink cake and guests including the Hood and Turner families. The Loyal Sons and Daughters group held a church meeting with 27 youths, honoring Rev. Burton on his resignation. Various local families and students attend matinees, performances, and visits, with numerous mentions of relatives, guests, and ongoing travels and moves across Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia.

Middleport Jimmy Hao Milton Hood Mill St Raymond Hood de M. Turner Marvin Swan Earl McKinley Earl Evelyn Turner Karen Howard Byers C. H. Wise Jr Jimmy Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Church of Christ Virginia Lu Schaaf Martha Haggerty RC. Burton George Childs O. L. Roush Edgar Allensworth

Pomeroy Social Notes Brightens Local Happenings This Week

Pomeroy notes list Mrs. Charles McNamee hosting a chicken supper for Norma Wayland of the WAVES en route to Washington from Stilwater Oklahoma. Seaman Wayland visits her parents in Mid-Idleport before departure, while local families and servicemen receive cable updates and congratulations on marriages and military service. Entrees include Rainbow Division badges for Jay Gloeckner, scarlet fever illness among Mona Marie Tewksbury, and various visits across Columbus, Middleport, and Athens.

Pomeroy Charles McNamee Norman Wayland the Waves Washington, D. C Stilwater Oklo C. H. Wise Mazie Dinny Mr. McNamee Seaman Wayland Mid- Idleport Washington War Price and Rationing Office

Bellevue and Northridge Cage Kings Crown Ohio Titles

Bellevue Redmen defeated Middletown 34 to 32 in the Class A final at Toledo to claim the state crown, ending Middletown’s 43 game win streak. Northridge Polar Bears won Class B with a 51 to 42 victory over Columbiana, while Ashville took third with a 50 to 26 win over Sandusky St Mary.

Columbus Bellevue Redmen Northridge Polar Bears Middletown Middies Toledo Akron Ellet Gene Dudley Middletown Har Canton McKinley Massillon Dayton Stivers Bellevue Redmen Bob Green Dudley Harry Strobel Schowl Worthridge Columbiana Polar Wait Bob Hirsch Little Poison Big Poison Bob Ashville Sandusay St. Mary

Middleport PTA Meeting Tonight At Local Auditorium

Middleport parents and teachers gather for a PTA session in the auditorium. President Mrs. Paul Smart announces a Sophomore Class play after a talk by Meigs County Health Nurse Mrs. Catherine Shavorinsky. Members and friends urged to attend.

Middleport Parent- Teacher Association of the Paul Smart Meigs County Catherine Shavorinsky

Revised School Calendar Post Flood Closure Pomeroy

Pomeroy schools closed due to flood. officials publish a new events calendar. Junior-Senior Proms on April 6. PTA games party on April 13. Senior Class Play April 20. Band Concert April 27. Senior High Jubilee Minstrels May 3-4. Junior High Glee Club Concert May 11. Baccalaureate May 20. Commencement May 24.

Pomeroy P.T.A

Sugar Run School Leads in Stamp Sales

Sugar Run Elementary school led Pomeroy public schools in selling War Stamps and Bonds on March 21 with 141.20 by Emma Seitz. Junior High, Senior High, and Central Elementary reported 23.70, 46.65, and 27.60 respectively, totaling 339.15 for the week and 8414.42 year to date.

Pomeroy Sugar Run Pomeroy Public Emma Seitz C. S. Gibbs Turner Central Elementary School Genevieve Stobart

Registrar Announces 1945 Licenses On Last Chance Week

H J Russell registrar of motor vehicles announces this week is the final opportunity to purchase 1945 licenses before their April 1 expiry. His office on S Third Ave will stay open each night until 1 30 p.m. through Saturday and until 3 p.m. on that final day.

Middleport H. J. Russell Registrar of Motor Vehicles S. Third Ave

FULLERTON'S ROUNDUP: COACHING LISTS AND GAMES TALK

Ohio State figure Ole Olson sparks debate over top coaches from Pittsburgh to the Rockies. Lt. Wilbur Stalcup and a group of named coaches are highlighted by Lt. Keiffer as worthy successors. Will Connolly discusses Notre Dame’s coaching exodus and Shaughnessy’s moves. Dick Widdoes to play for North High School in Columbus league. Sam Snead and Byron Nelson draw golf crowd jokes after the Charlotte Open split.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Ohio State Ole Olson Pittsburgh The Rockies Adolph Rupp Doc Carlson Tony Hinkle Ward Lambert Dutch Lonberg Europe Max E. R. Keiffer Keiffer USNR Wilbur Stalcup Marysville State John Lance Pittsburg Eas Joe Hutton Hamline John Miller Murray Ed Diddle Western Kentucky Loren Ellis Valparaiso Russell J. Beichly Akron Bill Monypeny Southwestern Winfield Kas C. P. Harris Cape Girardeau Henry Iba Oklahoma A Will Connolly San Francisco Chronicle Notre Dame Clark Shaughnessy Military Naval Dick Widdoes North Greater Columbus

Indians Lack Infielders, But Have Pitchers Galore

A Denver style AP report details the Cleveland Indians seeking infielders for first, second, or third base in exchange for pitching talent. The club lists eleven pitchers and several infield uncertainties, naming Lou Boudreau and rookies as possible aids while noting open discussions with players and other teams.

Indians Lafayette Ind Lou Boudreau Aheanna Bob Rothel Batavia N.Y Dick Whittington Chicago White Sox Mike Tresh Guy Cartright Philadelphia A Dick Siebert Frederick NEW York Giants Cliff Melton Mel Ott Philadelphia Phillies Rene Monteagudo Vance Dinges Boston Cleveland Indians Allie Reynolds Boston Braves Carden Gillenwater St.Paul Washington Dutch Leonard Braves Senators ST. Louis Cardinals George Fallon Sportsman's Park Cairo NEW York Yankees Paul Waner Russ Derry Mike Garbark Atlantic City Pittsburgh Pirates Muncie ST. Louis Browns Mike Kreevich Myron Hayworth Weldon West Gene Moore

Nelson Dominates Greensboro Open In 1945 Win

Byron Nelson routed Sammy Byrd by eight strokes to win the Greensboro Open in Greensboro North Carolina. Nelson has earned ten thousand eight hundred eighty five dollars this year, up from seven thousand two hundred last year, and now averages sixty eight point four three in four dozen rounds.

Greensboro N. C Byron Nelson Hel Nelson Sammy Byrd Byron Byrd

Junior Musicians Present Annual Program at Federated Church

Tonight at 8 p m the Federated Church's Junior Musicians, sponsored by the Pomeroy Music Club, will perform an instrumental and vocal program. Selections include numbers from the operetta The Early Bird Catches the Worm, under the direction of Mrs. Alice Smith Nease. Active and associate Music Club members and parents are invited.

Pomeroy Federated Church Pomeroy Music Club Sugar Run Alice Smith Nease

Eleven Confirmed at Federated Church Service

POMEROY eleven boys and girls were confirmed Sunday morning at the Federated Church with Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating. The service included The Palms organ piece by Mrs. Ben Neutzling the choral Hosanna to the King and the confirmation rite. The class members were George Dallas Pauline Durst JoAnn Hodge Katherine Miller Betty Mora Woodrow Mora Paul Reibel Dick Rosenbaum Patsy Shields John Werry and Victor Young.

DePaul and Falcons Tangle in Big Showdown

New York AP league notes DePaul Chicago 22 2 to face Bowling Green Ohio 24 2 in national invitation title game. NYU 15 7 meets Oklahoma A&M 25 49 for NCAA crown with winner to square off Thursday for mythical national title. DePaul star George Mikan 6 9 and Don Otten 6 11 1 2 inch loom large. Mikan hurt in practice last Friday but expected to play.

NEW York DePaul Chicago Bowling Green Ohio New York University Oklahoma Aggies Utah Giants George Mikan DePaul Demons Don Otten

Syracuse Personal And Social Notes

The Star Class of the Presbyterian Church met at the Annex Monday evening with eleven members present. Five dollars was donated to the Red Cross. Mrs. Grace Williams was hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Harden received word their son Sgt Earl Harden had arrived in China. Mrs. Earl Wetzel of Columbus visited her mother, Mrs. Mariam Dean, and brother Harry, last weekend. Mrs. Elizabeth Duckworth spent the weekend with her daughters, Tia Coolvilla. Mrs. Donald Lisle has word that husband Cpl Donald Lisle is recovering from wounds.

Syracuse Presbyterian Church Annex Red Cross Grace Williams Roscoe Harden Sgt Earl Harden China Earl Wetzel Columbus Mariam Dean Harry Elizabeth Duckworth Tia Coolvilla Donald Lisle Cpl

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Meigs Co Ture William Crey ‘Darnell Harrisonville Frederick Ota Whaler Athena Harlan Henry Wehring Norris Ray Smith Ire Virgil Blomer Balineville Edwin John Ouatts Robert Sheldon Parks Athans West Virginia Lewis Albert van Cooney Albert Woodrow Smith Jed Junior Webster Willie Woodrow Eichinger AFD Pamer Éroy Ralph Bernard Williams Belore Edward Eligworth Tewksbury Ralph Quentine Welker Elden Cly Walburn Harold Chester Russell Akronad Richard Kidder APD Carpen Mollin James Adams Middleworl Dain Allen Deeter Reedaville Bobby Eugene Willard Hemlock Grove Harold Eugene Truseel William ‘Thomas Evans Long Battam Chester & Wells Charles Edward Grueser Brark County Harvey Galloway Harvey S. Galloway Church of the Nazarene East Letart L. B. Snellenberger Mr . Lill Middleport Social Notes Vearl Reynolds Cedric Clark H. J. Carr Waller Burns Clarris Hichusehost Elizabeil Moore Patricia Sherman Marjorie Milhoan Ohio University Athens Carel Florence Clark Mindleport Personals Cross WH. A. Rothrock Robert Coats Rothrock Don Albright Rosemary Wittin Tom. Chity Teward Ryers Richard Chambers Leonard Casingtan Va. Athene Herbert Fink Nenev Richard Fink Paul Cooner Mharies White Bansis Cooper White Ovra Cantyel Iis Py Cipsree Meade Fred Iews Pod Leah Kay Neivy Ates Mees’ Mnther James Feajin Mise Elma Smith Bey Vint Smith Fridas S. Serond A&a Meat West Ranrsville Harry B Bellis Wise Sandusky Mildred Ann Wise Charleston Pfr Charles Jivirten Qohin State University Tividen Dpd Diles Marjorie Diles Nitro Sharon Judy Bush Lois Diles Bush Fred Bush Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals el Ian Peoples Ralph Poston Logan Lester Fauber Rita Duffy William Autherson Bradbury John Overturf John FE. Overturf Order of Easternee Phil. Meinhart Homer Jones Middlewort Vic Fred Russell Val Reuter Jolanda Roush Roy Reuter Carl Jacobs Jay Gloeckner Albert Gloeckner Rainbow Mona Marie Tewksbury U. S Annette Seyfried O.S Columbus Robert Reiber John Ed Bailes the Baileys Geraldine Buck Charles Cornell Baltimore Jennie Sup Rouser Jennie Allen Women's Christian Temperance Union United Methodist George Ury Jr Penny Eleanor Roush Calumbhus Horton Brevwn Locust St George Lewis Rye Edward Warner Lewis Stewart Tawkins N. Sevend Ave George Anderson Glenn Fleming Joan Point Pleasant Wilmetta Mulford Williams Pearl Nora Roup St. Joseph's Hospital Parkershueg S. Second Ave Rawlings-Coats Airs Lewis Sauer Huntington Albert Smith Sam Hill Sara Kverwoof St. Joseph’s Hospital Terral Morrison U. S. Nave Philadelphia Morrison Charlotte Williamson New Son Judson White Ferett Bachner Bellevue and Cage Kings Middleport Pta Sugar Run School Fullerton Sam Snéad Lucie Avacive Blas Manoco Joe Desiderato Ed Wheeler San Diego Selective Service Russ Peters Ken Keltner Mickey Rocco Boudreau al Cihocki Fred Pep Williams Tally Claudetts Colbert Jennifer Jones Shirley Temple Joseph Cotten Monty Woolley Lionel Barrymore Robert Walker Keenan Wynn Agnes Moorhead Nazimova Bendvue Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Hurry Charlie Leon Erroll Ste Tay Incl Falcons Bucks Arkansas Kansas City Kentucky Tufts Norito Pico Wholesale Co Glouster Beaco F. J. Beasley CO
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