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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1945

Page

2

Local Legion Birthday Observance At Drew Webster Post

Veterans of World War I and their families gathered for Drew Webster Post’s birthday celebration of the American Legion. The event featured a covered dish supper, a program with prayers, recitations, and talks on the GI Bill of Rights, plus a post donation of $100 and musical numbers.

Lnit The American Legion Drew “Wooster Legion Home God Bless America Rena Etslesten Donna Deen Larry Smith Neutz-ing Lewis Stanler Leona Smith Ada Hoskins Rena Eislestein Gladys Morgan Zana Baxter Mr.Thornton France

Middleport Social Notes and Local Arrivals

Relatives of Donald Keith Roush celebrate his first birthday with three cakes at grandmother’s home in Middleport. Attendance at weddings, hospital news, travel updates, and visits from and to local families including Durst, Muller, Dailey, DeWeese, Gibbons, and Hecox noted along with church meetings and military discharge news.

Middleport Donald Keith Roush Fiarry Roush Donald Keith Kenneth Roush William J Durst Virgina Pauline Harry Muller

Augie Galan Expected To Play First

New York AP reports Augie Galan plans to report to the Dodgers camp ready to play first base in 154 games after leaving his California butcher shop. he has trained in San Francisco and will report April 3, while Branch Rickey confirms the move from Berkeley.

NEW York Augie Galan California Brooklyn Dodgers Branch Rickey Dodgers Galan Berkeley Calif Bear Mountain Pithey Leo Durocher San Francis Philadelphia Phillies al Gerheauser

Fullerton's Roundup highlights rule tinkering and big league tiffs

In a crowded sports round up by Hugh Fullerton Jr, officials debate saving time on out of bounds restarts and calls to curb free substitutions, while NCAA finals feature prolific subs for NYU and Ohio State. The column also notes a naval training center expo, a Giants incident with umpire Bill Stewart, Northwestern's Ted Walters slated as director, and a Georgia captain killed in World War II. Hoppe Cochran tops a continental world championship tournament report amid mixed local sports chatter.

Hugh Fullerton New York Basketball Writers Elwood Geiges Dave Walsh NYU Howar Cann Ohio State Ole Oleson Ole Giants Bainbridge Naval Training Center Frank Mediamoke Bill Stewart Bill

Pomeroy Social Notes on Ida Batley and Christian Seyfried Wedding

Sunday morning at 8 30 in the Little Chapel Mrs Ida Batley and Christian Seyfried were united in marriage by the rector Ralph Kuether. Only immediate family attended including Annette Seyfried Bethel Coleman and Mrs Robert Dailey of Paul Pleasant and Mrs Edwin Coates. The bride wore a aqua suit with black embroidery and accessor ies. Their home will be in the Seyfried apartment on N Secord Avenue. Mr Seyfried is custodian of the Pomeroy Post Office.

Bethel Coleman Sanborn Sandusts Ida Dailey Chretian Seyfried Federated Church Pomeroy Robert Dailey Mign Print Pleasant Little Chapel Ida Batley Christian Seyfried Rex Ralph Kuethernaster Annette Seyfried Paul Pleasant Edwin Coates Seyfried N Secord AM Seyfried Pomproy Post Office

Middleport PTA Meets Monday at Maple Street event

The Middleport PTA gathered for a Monday meeting at Maple Street, with members including Mis Neuteling and Mis Chitty Baeren among those attending. A potluck dinner followed, featuring baskets prepared by Mis Neuteling and gifts presented to a special guest.

Young People Of Pomeroy Give Recital

In Pomeroy Federated Church auditorium the Pomeroy Choral Club presented a Junior Musician Recital. The program featured piano solos and duets, vocal pieces, and a Fairy Ring Caterie skit performed by Sugar Run pupils, with a matinee encore of light selections and a treat for participants.

Pomeroy Federated Church Aurhiouuit Avthia Longus Jaze Doll Sugar Run Pumils Mela Borre Carol Friarsbach Lucy Amsbars Mary Ruth Slave Mary Pohinson Naner Blaekiar Prana Stathigh Butterflies Vwirs Drake Mita Vane Stark Shujey Ann Beigle Annie Marie Canaria Pattin Hood Watts Tian Dallas

Chapman Sends Soltvenirs From Hawaii Tria at nd Ura tf am Apade

Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and places. Readable bits mention Chapman and souvenirs from Hawaii, with scattered names like Trina and Albin. Context and specifics remain obscured by garbled text.

Jenoy Wi Faye Tapanese Flas Afar Norm Jrvel G Te Albin

Brome Grass Planted In Meigs County Fields

Meigs County farmers plant brome grass as a companion crop to alfalfa for hay and pasture. County Agent CFE Blakeslee notes brome provides summer forage when bluegrass sleeps and thrives on soils with adequate nitrogen, using alfalfa to fix nitrogen for the grass.

Pomeroy Meigs CFE Blakeslee

Olive Orange Honor Roll at Olive-Orange School

TUPPERS PLAINS The Olive Orange School announces the honor roll for the last period with list by grade. First grade includes Ralph Chevalier Tanet Christy Sylvia Tafts Mary Fane Spencer Joyce Valentine Charles Vineyard. Second grade names Otis Cole Charles Longenette Mannina Marcin Larry Osburn Marlene Newland Frank Goebel Ernest Chevalier. Third grade Dorothy Barnhill Shiney Collins Bobby Morgan. Fourth grade James Chaffie Norma Jean Robinson. Fifth grade Lily Lee Albaugh Patrina Kibble Helen Morgan Joan Webb Richard Spencer John Rice Smith. Sixth grade Ose Harper Opal Roberts Marjorie Matheny Wayne Newland Delmar Osburn Vernon Milthone. Seventh grade Sarah Ann Cod ers Delores Khibbley Harley Rice Jimmie Webb Marvin Keebaugh. Eighth grade Leroy Martin Roy Christ. Ninth grade Ong Mae Rice Mary Felen Buckles. Tenth grade Leah Jean Arnbaugh Helen Frost Bass Jeffers. Eleventh grade Uitima Rice Norma Jean Torrence Evelyn Chevalier Paul Buckles. Twelfth grade Ethel Baker Sirg ie Mae Swatiz Route Jean Russell Cave Van Meter.

Tuppers Plains Olive- Orange Ralph Chevalier Tanet Christy Sylvia Tafts Mary Fane Spencer Joyce Valentine Charles Vineyard Otis Cole Charles Longenette Mannina Marcin Ko Larry Osburn Marlene Newland Frank Goebel Ernest Chevaler Dorothy Barnhill Shiney Collins Bobby Morgan James Chaffie Norma Jean Robinson Lily Lee Albaugh Pat Uitima Rice Norma Jean Torrence Evelyn Chevalier Paul Buckles Ethel Baker Sirgie Mae Swatiz Route Jean Russell Cave van Meter

Postpone Meetings in Widdleport This Week

Widdleport residents were asked to postpone several meetings this week. A notice from the Volunteer Firemen cites an incident at a home on Final White Street. A person named Urs was tested for a knee issue, with unclear details surrounding the event and timing.

Widdleport Miedeport Bietary Clun Vrs VC Tim Acciden

Plains region report with scattered service notices

A fragmentary local notice describes services in the plains area with references to Peay Mineport and a planned Sunday event. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a schedule of public services and community actions at various locations and times.

Easter Eyes Sale Planned by Heath Methods Church

Orders are now being taken for Easter eggs as an annual project by Class 12 of Heath Methods Church. The sale will offer plain colored eggs and fan pies with proceeds supporting church activities. Orders may be placed with Mrs Flea nor Schaaf Mrs Bruce Lloyd Miss Barbara Knight Mire Leo Kenned or Mrs Arthur Stratts.

Heath Methods Church Fleanor Schaaf Bruce Lioyd Leo Kenneds Arthur Stratss

Forty Students Win Places on Honor Roll

Forty Pomeroy Fortye Eagles High School seniors and sophomores earn spots on the fourth six weeks honor roll. Principal J E White announced 26 girls and 14 boys made the list on Friday March 23. Names include Edward Duckler Willham Hayes Jack Rosenbaum John Thomas Charles White Elnora Barnitz Agnes Bent Jane Clifford Nina Donovan Alice Fischer Louie Gilmore Ruth Harbrecht Carol Leibrand Ruth Nease Barbara Scholl Rose Mary Ward Patrina Watson Elaine Young Horace Abbott Richard Rosenbaum Horton Thomas Bile Jean Barnitz Evelyn Cook Evelyn Feiger Freda Grueser Betty Heilman Patricia Karr Winifred Lee Wilma Neutaling Dorothea Reed.

Pomeroy Eaghe School J E White Edward Duckler Willham Hayes Jack Rosenbaum John Thomas Charles White Elnora Barnitz Agnes Bent Jane Clifford Nina Donovan Alice Fischer Louie Gilmore Ruth Harbrecht Horace Abbott Richard Rosenbaum Horton Thomas Bile Jean Barnitz Evelyn Cook Evelyn Feiger Freda Grueser Betty Heilman Patrcia Karr Winifred Lee Wilma Neutaling Dorothea Reed

Special Services Planned at Dexter

After Sunday School Re, M W Richner of Shreve will deliver an Easter sermon at the Church of Christ here Sunday, April 1. A potluck dinner will be served in the church basement.

Dexter M W Richner Shreve Church of Christ

Divorce awarded in Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Paul Matheny and Pomeroy Levandiya Matheny were granted a divorce by Judge Edgar Ervin in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The judge also awarded custody of the minor child to the plaintiff. The article notes Matheny recently received a discharge from the LAS Army and was charged with gross neglect of duty.

Pomeroy—Levandiya Matheny Paul Matheny Meigs County

DePaul Defeats Bee Gees In Garden Tourney Finals

DePaul's Demons defeated Bowling Green 71 to 54 to win the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden before 18,166 fans in New York. Coach Ray Meyer’s squad erased a 12 point opening deficit as George Mikan led the Hawks sprinkled with support from teammates.

DePaul Bee Gees NEW York Chicago Ray Meyer Bowling Green Madison Square Garden St John‘s George George Mikan Company Big George

Blooper pitches and knockout shocks headline sports shorts

Washington owner recalls nothing ball antics by Rip Sewell as Sugar Costner’s bubble bursts in Chicago. Lamotta stops foe in sixth. Robinson’s range grows. DePaul edges Bowling Green as Mikan pours 34. Ohioans led by Otten and White. NCAA title clash looms with NYU vs Oklahoma Aggies as DePaul meets for mythical crown.

Chattanooga Tenny Sewell Clark Griffith Washington Senators Old Fox Rene Stury Chicago George Sugar) Costner Jake Lamotta New York Ray Sugar) Robinson Cincinnati

Not Too Old To Fee Tromont Ad Message For Men

An old style ad touts Tromont as a vitamin and hormone blend to restore vigor in middle aged men. It promises renewed vitality and enthusiasm, claiming the formula can recapture youthlike spirit and drive, with directions and distribution through Gallaher Drug Company and other druggists.

Jones Gallaher Drug Company Ade

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