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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1947

Page

2

Council Accepts Storm Sewer Bond Bid in Pomeroy

The Pomeroy Village Council approved a Stranahan & Harris Toledo bid of 100000 for storm sewer bonds with a 628 premium. Bonds carry 2.25 percent interest for 25 years and 1000 certificates will be printed. The meeting also covered cemetery perpetual care bonds and local street improvements.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village Elbert Robinson Clair Karr Stranahan & Harris of Toledo Council Alvin Norris George Howell Norman Klees John Sauvage Beech Grove Cemetery Otho Murray Sexton Kloes U. S. Treasury Beech Grove Sauvage Howell Fred Crow, Jr L. G. Merrell Parkersburg Connec

Kellogg's All Bran Promises Regularity and Satisfaction

An advertising claim states Kellogg's All Bran improves regularity and health with daily breakfast in milk or mixed with cereals. It offers a ten day trial and a double money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes digestion, stamina, and aging comparison.

Kellogg's Allbran Kellogg

Bible School Enrollment At Pomeroy Sets Record

In Pomeroy the Daily Vacation Bible School reports 179 children enrolled on the first day. The program uses the Junior High building and athletic field, with 52 preschool beginners at the Episcopal Parish House. Primary class totals 71, followed by 31 second graders 19 third graders and 21 fourth graders. The junior class includes fifth to seventh graders at 46, while the intermediate group has 10 high school age students.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Daily Vacation Bible School Robert Hegnauer W. A. Smith Pomeroy Board of Education Episcopal

Eddie Kitchen Birthday Party At Mary Jane Coffee Shop

Children attended Eddie Kitchen's birthday party held Monday afternoon at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop. The event featured games and bubble blowing favors, a pink and white theme, and a cake inscribed Happy Birthday Eddie with a candlelit table centerpiece.

Middleport Eddie Kitchen Mary Jane Coffee Eddie C. P. Bradbury

Youth Apprehended By Middleport Police

A youth who gave the name Clarence Greene and listed Marietta as his home was detained by Middleport police Sunday morning while hitchhiking. He is held in Meigs jail for federal officials in Huntington to question him about a violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. A woman, Jo-Ann Farley of Detroit, was arrested Saturday night for intoxication after causing a disturbance in Pom eroy by refusing to exit a taxicab and avoiding payment. She paid a $3 taxi bill and was released on a $15 cash appearance bond after appearing before Mayor Howell.

Pomeroy Clarence Greene Marietta Middleport Meigs Huntington Jo-Ann Farley Detroit Howell

Middleport Jamboree Draws Largest Crowd Yet

The Middleport Chamber of Commerce sponsored Jamboree Night on the street every other Monday, attracting a crowd the largest since the program began. Charles McMaster MCed a quiz with eight high school contestants. Don Becker and Thelma Ebbersbach tied for first, each winning five dollars.

Middleport Middleport Chamber of Commerce Charles McMaster Don Becker Thelma Ebersbach Dorothy Werner Clarabella Gilmore Jean Searles Robert Mills Jack Kelly Park Kelly Frank Cheesebrew Purity Dairy Confectionery Whitey Beegle Denver Rice Hillbilly Orchestra Werner Iva Stewart First Ave Meda Jane Werner Bradbury Thomas O. Russell Brownell Ave Ross Shuler Cheshire

Local Social Notes Highlight Misses Hoffmans Guests

Week features Miss Margaret Ella Hysell and Mrs Beulah White among First Baptist Church members. Hazel and Helen Hoffman of Columbus visit relatives in Grant Street with the Allensworths Frecker and Dana Hoffman in Tupers Plains.

Margaret Ella Hysell Beulah White Homer Hysell First Baptist Church Hazel Helen Hoffman Columbus Robert Allensworth John Frecker Grant St Dana Hoffman Tuppers Plains

Bible School Opens With 167 Enrollees In Middleport

Enrollment at Middleport Daily Vacation Bible School reached 167 on opening day led by Rev. Charles Pomeroy. The two week session runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. A closing picnic and a public commencement at the High School Auditorium are planned for Sunday evening.

Middleport Daily Vacation Bible School Charles Pomeroy Bible School

Local Schools Invite Thelma Wilcox as Weekday Instructor

Mrs Thelma Wilcox of Columbus, a State College Pullman WA graduate with a BA, has been invited to teach Weekday Religious Instruction in Pomeroy and Middleport public schools. The Meigs County committee reported unanimous approval after a thorough local review.

Middleport Thelma Wilcox Columbus State College Pullman Wash Pomeroy H. G. McMillen Wilcox Meigs County

Pomeroy OES Chapter To Host Night Of Inspection

Pomeroy Chapter No. 186 OES hosts an annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with Lucille Milner grand worthy matron as guest, Mrs. Maxine Wingett inspecting, 8 p m. A 6 o'clock dinner at Hotel Martin precedes events. reservations led by Mrs. Ella Bryant.

Pomeroy Pomeroy OES Marietta Belpre Middleport Racine Harrisonville Gallipolis Lucille Milner Grand Lodge of the Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Pomeroy Maxine Wingett DDGM Fred S. Blaettar Hotel Martin Ella Bryant

Picnic at Roadside Park Announced by Volunteer Firemen

Mrs. Charles Murray president of the Auxiliary announces the annual picnic for volunteers to be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at Roadside Park. Families of members will be guests and attendees are asked to bring their or own service.

Charles Murray Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fireman Roadside Park

Four generations honor Mrs Frances Giffin on 79th birthday

Four generations gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Fink to honor Frances Giffin of Belle West Virginia who turned 79 Saturday. Attendees included Charles Sparacino his son Charles Jr Russell Phillips Nancy Herbert Fink Owen Fink Billy and Roger Fink Judy Mabel Hysell and the Fink couple. Mrs Giffin will stay several weeks with relatives in Rutland and here. Belle relatives returned home Sunday evening.

Michael McNamee U.S. Military Academy West Point Col R. W. Mee-Namee Pat Ft. Meade Middleport James Hartinger D. ©. Miller Cleveland Alice Marion Lambert Pi Beta Phi Miller E. L. Lambert Ray O'Donnell Columbus W. G. Davis O'Donnells Collins Dawson Winifred Carney Pyle Kirk and Jane Carney Pennsylvania L. L. Carney William Lowe Connie Lee Eddie Koehler Athens Floyd Koehler Grant St Allan Rothrock Ohio University William Hubbard Germantown H. A. Rothrock Young-Warren Robert Young Dayton J. A. Young C. A. Bradbury Paul Leonard William Neff Findlay Robert Schmoll Schmoll J. C. Schmoll Richard Fink Frances Giffin Belle W. Va Giffin Charles Sparacino Charles Jr Russell Phillips Herbert Fink Nancy Owen Fink Winona Billy Roger Fink Judy Mabel Hysell Rutland

Edward Yeanger Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Edward Yeanger celebrated his fifth birthday at home on S Second Ave with friends. Guests included Kenny and Sue Ann Yeanger Cheshire Billy Jean and Sharon Hoppis Nancy Rawlings Stevie McCullough Ernest Hall Pete Werner Beverly and David Carter and parents Mr and Mrs Jackson Carter of Colorado Franklin Clark Mr and Mrs Norman Yeanger.

Edward Yeanger S. Second Ave Kenny Sue Ann Yeanger Cheshire Billy Jean Sharon Hoppis Nancy Rawlings Stevie McCullough Ernest Hall Pete Werner Beverly David Carter Jackson Carter Colorado Franklin Clark Norman Yeanger

Poppy Day Dinner Honors Legion Auxiliary Workers

The Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion hosted a dinner at Woodman Hall Monday night to honor those who sold poppies. Mrs Sidney Pickens chaired the sale report. The meeting also covered Memorial Day activities including placing a wreath on the War Memorial on Mill Street. Mrs Clara Murray and Mrs Charles Murray were elected to new positions.

Auxiliary Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Woodman Hall Sidney Pickens War Memorial Mill St Clara Murray Charles Murray

How To Relieve Pains Or Backaches

A vintage advertisement promotes Warner's Compound Tie as a diuretic for overworked kidneys. It claims relief from backaches dizziness loss of pep and energy and nervousness, offering 40 tablets for a dollar and 60 tablets postpaid with a booklet titled Who You Should Know About Your Kidneys. Warner's Remedies Warren Pa.

Warner Warner's Warren

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