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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1945

Page

2

Minersville Couple Wed in Racine Navy Bride and Sailor Service

Saturday evening March 24 at the Baptist parsonage Racine Miss Marjorie Forbes and 51 C Bernard Guinther of the U S Navy were united in marriage by Rev Shelton The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Forbes Minersville and works at Curtiss Wright Columbus The groom son of Mr and Mrs William Gwaother Syracuse has served in the Navy for a year After a two week furlough Guinther returns to New York to enter naval training school Mrs Gunther returns to Columbus A wedding supper followed at the Forbes home Dutchtown for the wedding party and immediate family.

Minersville Baptist Parsonage Racine Marjorie Forbes Bernard Guinther U. S. Navy Shelton Gene Forbes Curtiss-Wright Columbus William Gwaother Syracuse Navy Brooks Sayre Mary Grueser Mary Alice Parker Seaman Guinther New York Gunther Dutchtown Pomeroy Violet Geneva Landers Tampa Fla Grace Landers Rose Hill Edgar Hart Sitka Ave Jean Hennessy Mulberry Ave Jane Gross Charlies Gross Alonzo Custer Betty Lou Portland Virgie Hobstetter WACS George 'Hobstetter Ralph Zink Cincinnati Lawrence Laning Lawrence Shields Charles Athens Middleport Imna Whetstone Shields Albert Gloeckner First Baptist Church Bethany Chapel Chester Simpson Burton Smith Sonora Lambert John Lambert Burns James Stephenson Williamstown W. Va Burnell Stephenson Percy Peoples Hivan Peoples Ralph Poston Northminster Presbyterian Church Wright McCroba Kenneth Hartley Allen Hart- Tage Hartley Aleutian Islands

Gathering at county seat outlines 1945 home program

MEIGS COUNTY Home Council met at Mrs Norris home with participants from Hemlock Grove Long Bottom Reedsville Morning Star Rock Springs Alfred Harrisonville Columbia Chester Salem Center Danville Rutland and others. They planned a 1945 46 program focusing on meat planning and preparation kitchen planning and clothing remodeling with canning clinics possible in April May or June and a pecumice’s cooker testing campaign set for the week of April 27.

Pomeroy Meigs County Estella Radekin Chester Pearl Mora Salem Center Leona Davis Danvile Lulu Miller Rutland Pearl Laning Meies Home Council General H. Nolan County Extension Office

Plan Tours of County Demonstration Farms

Rutland Vocational Agricultural Teachers and Extension Workers met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Porter to discuss tours to several county farms. Youth Fellowship members of Heath Methodist Church attended and planned for the 1945 Junior Fair. Reports on short course work were presented, with light refreshments served after the meeting.

Rutland Thomas Porter Chester Heath Methodist Church Orne Thomas Fparter C . Jones Howard Nolan Clyde Stout C. E. Blakeslee

Peterson's Ointment Piles Relief Popular Nationwide

A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment for pile irritation giving quick cooling and soothing relief. The ad notes a 35¢ box or 60¢ tube with applicator and offers money back if relief is not found.

Buffalo Peterson Adv

Pomeroy Kinlub Social Notes

Members of the Kin club met at the home of Mrs Emma Leifhest on Monday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Ebersbach Mrs James Clifford Mrs Willard Ebersbach and Miss Florence Leifhest. Guests Mrs Ralph Zink Cincinnati and Charlene Smith joined at one table for refreshments. Jonquis and egg cup favors added an Easter touch. The group voted a War Fund contribution to the American Red Cross and will meet next time with Mrs C Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Kinlub Emma Leifhest Charles Ebersbach James Clifford Willard [Ebersbach Florence Leifhest Ralph Zink Cincinnati Charlene Smith War Fund American Red Cross C. Ebersbach

Appeals Court Hears Two Meigs County Cases

The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Pomeroy heard two Meigs County cases yesterday. One involves land and foreclosures for 1944 with A D Russell prosecuting for Meigs County and Craig Davis representing Eb ersbach interests. the other concerns guardianship of John E Lyons with parties including Crarg Davis and Larimer and McNamee of Columbus assisting Lyons’ children. Judges will render a verdict after reviewing the full trial transcript.

Judy Ann Gregg Birthday Party in Middleport

Judy Ann Gregg celebrated her first birthday Saturday at home on Grant Street Middleport with fourteen guests. A yellow frock and bow highlighted the birthday girl as a large cake bore the inscription Happy Birthday Judy Ann. Gifts came from her father John W Gregg of Camp Polk Louisiana and her aunt Mrs C R Gilbert of Springfield attended along with many relatives and friends.

Middleport Judy Ann Gregg Grant St Judy Ann C R Gilbert Springfield Set John W Gregg Camp Polk Marion Grace Bernmey Natalie Deanna Faving Karen Sue Gregg Dee Sauer Carl Taylor David Carr Freddie Lewis Judy Arnold Eloise Mahoan Heste Caruthers Reba Pan Caruthers Diane Hilcheas Lenora Lee Hilligas Mary Edna Hiligas Barbara Diane Jones Sharon Jones David Lyons Gilibert Haster Gilbert C E Gilbert Coolville

Retailers Meet April 4 In Local WPRB Office

An important meeting for retailers will be held at the War Price and Rationing Board office on Wednesday April 4 at 7 30 p m A price specialist from the Columbus District office will outline and answer questions on the new retail regulation covering nearly all apparel and a specified list of apparel accessories home textiles and related commodities including furniture bedding and lamps Attendance is urged for familiarity with the new retail regulator functions.

Pomeroy War Price and Rationing Board Columbus

Pomeroy Divorce Filed by Sara Stewart

Action for divorce filed this week in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Sara Isabel Stewart as plaintiff against Hughie Stewart. The filing names the two parties and initiates divorce proceedings in the local court.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Ohio Ranks Eighth in Milk Production

A 1944 Ohio State University report says Ohio cows averaged 4,640 pounds of milk with 190 pounds of butterfat. Ohio ranked eighth in total milk but 22nd in average per cow. Meigs County cows average about 3,000 pounds yearly with 150 pounds butterfat. Improved feeding and pastures could raise production.

Pomeroy Ohio State University Ohio Buckeye State C. E. Blakeslee Meigs County

Baxter writes from Iwo Jima about safe return

Pfc Robert Baxter of the Fourth Division sends a letter home from Iwo Jima saying the battle is over and he is okay. He recounts prior actions in the Marshall Islands Saipan and Tinian where he was wounded. He thanks God and Jack for his safety.

Pomeroy Wiliam Baxter Pfc Robert Baxter U & Mlc Iwo Jima Bobby Marshall Islands Saipan Tinian God Jack Baxters

Carpenter District Tops Red Cross Drive

John L Rawlings chairman of Carpenter District announces the district has surpassed the $150 quota with $159.50 received in contributions and some areas not yet reporting. Dr P E Stanley urges all chairmen to complete campaigns and submit records promptly.

Pomeroy John L Rawlings Carpenter American Red Cross P E Stanley

Seek To Have Taxi License Granted

Representatives from the Railroad Brotherhoods met with Mayor C. O. Fisher over Burton of the B and L Taxicab Company seeking license renewal. Burton filed suit last week to force issue of seven licenses after his 175 payment on December 15 was returned February 6. A petition with about 200 names supports renewed licenses as Burton provided dependable service to railroad crews and town residents. Burtons operation hinges on gasoline certificates and the Office of Defense Transportation. Five licenses have been issued to H J Russell who plans to start service at the current certificate expiry.

Middleport Railroad Brotherhoods C. 0. Fisher Burton Middleport Counci Fisher Gene Grate Office of Defense Transportation H. J. Russell

Scouts Continue Scrap Paper Drive in Three Wards

Troop 40 of the Boy Scouts of America will extend its scrap paper drive Friday and Saturday. Scoutmaster Ralph Benning said last week they collected bundles of paper and magazines in the First Ward and will canvass the Second and Third Wards this weekend. The goal is enough waste paper to earn Eisenhower awards offered nationwide to Scouts.

Middleport Boy ‘Scouts of America Ralph Benning United States

Funeral services for Janice Landers

Funeral services for Janice Faye Landers age 3 who died at Holzer Hospital Monday night will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Finsterwald Funeral Home. She had been treated for burns and is survived by her parents William Henry Landers and his wife four brothers and three sisters.

Pomeroy Janice Faye Landers Holzer Hospital Finssterwald William Henry Landers

Columbia Grange Conferred Degrees at Friday Meeting

Columbia Grange met Friday with 46 members and three visitors. Third and Fourth Degrees were conferred on two candidates. A $5 Red Cross donation was made. The Literary Program featured music by the Columbia String Band, a shoe box race, and the segment Gardening for Victory. Refreshments were served.

Carpenter Columbia Grange Red Cross Columbia String Band Gardening For Victory

Middleport Social Notes Highlight local club and visitor events

Middleport notes detail Pythian Sisters hosts sixteen members with Edith Russell presiding and prizes won by Barbara Jones Phil Meinhart and R B Loughead. Junior Musicians program delayed to April 17 chair Homer Grant. Nearby visitors include Sheldon Parks and Meigs County inductees, plus Athens guests and local hospital and travel mentions.

Middleport Wiliam Autherson L. L. Carney Middleport Women’s Music Club Homer Grant Sheldon Parks St. Albans W. Va Parks Meigs County Athens Bet

Man’s Trip to Cleveland Hospital After Freight Train Crash

Jacob Young visiting his son Or ville Young at Holzer Hospital reports the injured man received injuries Monday night when his car hit a train of freight cars at the Hobson depot crossing. Jacob Young escaped serious harm.

Jacob Young Orville Young Holzer Hospital Hobson Depot Young

Harrisonville Masons Set Inspection With Lunch

Harrisonville Masonic Lodge No. 411 to hold annual inspection on Saturday March 31 at 8 30 EWT. Lunch served by Order of Eastern Star. Masons from other lodges invited. J O Will is Worshipful Master.

Harrisonville

Man Restored Home After Hospital Appendectomy

A man who underwent an appendectomy at Hol zer Hospital has been returned to the home of his grandfather, Jacobn Burchett.

Holzer Hospital Jacobn Burchett

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