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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

2

Meigs Students Help Run Third Annual School Court

Chester High sponsors event as Meigs County Court House hosts high school jurors. Students fill offices in the imaginary Republic of Meigs, hear evidence in a case of John Doe charged with assault, with county officials guiding grand and petit juries.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House Central Rural High School of Chester Republic of Meigs John Doe Richard Roe P. L. Peoples George Meinhart Meigs County George Daniels Walter Vaughan Dana H. Peoples Varius County Grand Jury Ralph Welker Dick Rosenbaum Bill Koight Kenilworth Nease Charles Baird Joe Foster James Lochary Pomeroy High School Ervin Marcella Walburn Court House Horace Kart Karl Nelson David Koblentz Horton Thomas James Beards Sara Hartley Forman Milton Smart Betty Dean Edward French Dorothy Cuckier Robert ‘Hart Colleen Hysell Alfred Sapp James Hawley Mary Foster Charles Finley Edgar Atkins Raymond Halliday Dorothy Kennedy Pelit Maxine Thomas Louise Jewell Barbara Roush Hazel Stobart Evelyn Haning Nancy Gilmore David Sayre Katherine Colwell Harold Wright Hazel Bolinger Robert Hawley W. A. Smith E. R. Hayes Earl Knight C. O. Chapman Herbert Parker Robert Roberts Carl Weese O. O. Patterson Patrolman Gibbs

Family Attends Circus As Home Robbed in Middleport

Ger ald Wildermuths were at the circus when thieves struck their Union Ave home Tuesday night. They stole a new suit of clothes, a jacket, other men’s wear, a wrist watch, and a child’s moneybank. This follows a string of local unsolved robberies.

Pomeroy Gerald Wildermuths Middleport Union Ave

Minersville Obituary and Community Notes

Mrs. Mary Schmitt, 92, died at home after a weeks illness. She was born in New Jersey and moved to Minersville as a girl. Survived by three children, eight grandchildren, and several greats. she was the Forest Run Church’s oldest resident. Funeral at home in Welshtown with Rev. Ralph Reuther officiating. burial in Hill Cemetery. Other items note Ed Rhodes’s return from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Easter visits by local families, church activities, baptisms, and Sunday School attendance of 73 at the Methodist church.

Minersville Mary Schmitt Elizabeth Kailie Cincinnati Barbara Crawley Tiffin Schmitt Forest Run Church Welshtown Ralph Reuther Hill Cemeter Abner Schmitt Ed Rhodes St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Ashton Sayre Dayton Frank Stewart Linda Stewart St. Albans W. Va Chester Roush Columbus Hayes Roush Harry Bailey Billy Joseph Baiter Chester Norman McCallum Foster Margaret Hill Phillipsport Mary Ohio University Ohio University, and Mrs. McCallum’s Father, George Childs Point Pleasant Theodore Maag Miller Women’s Society of Christian Service Katie Becht Cora Hitcchens Betty Maas Bustin Theodore Maagz George Gotschall Carolyn Neff Chicago Leon Grueser Maud Freda Grueser Ed Hines Charles Russel Otto Hartenbach Nora Roush Rock Springs Jake Roller White Rock Edson Roush Carmel George Daniels

Strafing Accusation Mistake Admitted by Paper

The Chinese Communist Party through New China Daily News admitted its charge that U S planes strafed Communist lines in Manchuria was a mistake. The error arose from non permanent paint used by the National government to cover markings on aircraft bought from the United States.

Ghungking Chinese Communist Party China Daily News United States Manchuria

Ravenswood Lodge Banquet and Talks Highlight Community Event

Friday evening at the Community Building the 1.0.C.F. Lodge hosted a banquet for the Rebekah Lodge. Toast master F. L. Shriver opened with lodge history and songs. Grand Warden A. Ford Winters and Special Deputy Grand Master R. Moore Doddrell spoke on the lodge’s founding, noting Thomas Wildie’s 1819 establishment of LO.O.F. in Baltimore and its growth.

C. E. Baker America J. R. Keller Rebekahs Brother Shriver A. Ford Winters Ripley Odd Fellows R. Moore Doddrell Welch Doddrell Lo.o.f Thomas Wildie England Wildie 1.O.O.F Manchester Unity Baltimore Maryland Loo.f George Washington PB. Moore Doddrell F. L. Shriver Frank Allen F. M. Bowen J. A. Schwenjer Donald Gorrell Darron Gor Robert Shwender Bilin Luck Dolores Gorrell MelIntosh Ruby Guy Laughlin Blaine Jarrett Donald Jarret M Rachel B. Harr Clyde Hupp Dorothy de Amanda Petty Rebecca Rayburn H. C. Knapp Billy Rnapp Denzil Jarrett Harrys Garrell J. F. Moore F. L. Ables Keller and Hager J. W. Sayre D. K. Somerville W. H. Stewart Elmer McMurray June Marie Luck Eva McConnell Junior Raines Delbert Lehew North Ravenswood Pyt Raines Lucille Snider Lehen Hal Palmer Parkersburg

Danny Show to Close May 11 on CBS amid Derby coverage

Radio highlights list the Danny show ending with the May 11 broadcast after a 13 week run. CBS derby exclusive shifts to NBC for the Preakness week with Jem McCarthy at the mic for both events. Thursday lineup features Burns & Allen Dinah Shore Bing Crosby Abbott and Costello and CBS suspense and drama slots.

New York—.P Danny E CBS NBC Jem McCarthy Burns & Allen Dinah Frances Langford Bing Crosby Jack Haley Abbott and Costello Jos. Cotten Rostetanetz Lanny Ross Hobby Lobby Island Venture ABC Harry Kogen F. H. LaGuardia Morgan MBS Carrington Playhouse Elmer and Wise Guys Dick Powell

Shovel Eliquet on Rice Etiquette in China

The article notes that diners in China should not place the bowl on the table while eating rice. Instead the bowl is held in the hand at mouth level and rice is pushed toward the mouth with chopsticks using the thumb and fingers. It cautions that setting the bowl down is considered lazy or impolite.

China

Premium on corn and wheat offered to Meigs County farmers

Farmers in Meigs County may receive a 36¢ premium per bushel on corn and wheat above the regular ceiling price under AAA rules. Wheat and corn are for food relief abroad. Deliver to an approved elevator or shipper before deadlines. facilities in Meigs are not ready, cooperation pledged by Sugar Run Mill and Farm Bureau Co op. Farmers may still market at approved locations, with assistance from Farm Bureau Co op, Sugar Run Mill, or AAA.

Pomeroy AAA Isary Meigs Co Meigs County Farm Bureau Co-op Sugar Run Mill

Grain handling plan described for elevator warehouse payment

Fire and grain handling are linked with an elevator warehouseman issuing a Light Draft for payment. The farmer receives a certificate for a specified number of bushels of corn or wheat to present to the local AAA for settlement.

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