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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1945

Page

3

Southern Educator To Address Graduates Of Middleport High School

Middleport notes report the Middleport Literary Club's final program year gathering at Mrs. Cedric Clark's home with Mrs. Gordon Harris and Miss Nancy Reed as guests. A dessert course followed. Also noted: birth of Paula Gene Bennett in Holzer Hospital and other local social items.

Sthursday THE Athens Messenger Middleport High School Middleport Middleport Literary Club Cedric Clark Gordon Harris Nancy Reed Gene Ezzie Bennnett Paula Gene Holzer Hospital Sergeant Bennett Germany Oliver Mitch Alberta Bennett Columbus George Tewksbury Jena Jessie Mitch

Lincoln Memorial University President to Speak at Middleport Commencement

Dr Stewart W McClelland president of Lincoln Memorial University will deliver the commencement address Friday at 8 o clock for Middleport High School graduates. Eighth graders receive diplomas tonight with Lewis Buell as guest speaker and junior band performances led by Bernard Krinks.

Middleport Stewart W. McClelland Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Besnard Krinke Bennett Lois Ceeci Paul S. Smart Board of Education Lewis Buell Hamden Bernard Krinks Lois Cecil L. D. Diles

Dan Culpin Gets His Second Wind

From where I sit a war era morale column recounts Dan Culpin finishing a plowing task in record time while neighbor Bob Wirts lagged behind. Dan explains he kept pushing until his “second wind” carried him to effort and rest later, urging readers to avoid stopping and endure for victory.

Dan Culpin Bob Wirts Bob Dar Dan Wearinness

Inspection of Chapter Held Tuesday in Pomeroy

Pomeroy Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held an inspection Tuesday May 22 with Clara Smith deputy grand matron of District 25 as inspecting officer. The Masonic Temple glowed with spring flowers as Mrs. Lester Hart welcomed guests and gifts were exchanged for the visiting grand matron. Doroty Peoples of Athens received an emblem of the order from her parents in a gift ceremony.

Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Clara Smith Masonic Temple Lester Hart Harry Smith Anna Snow Guysville Order of Eastern Stars of West Virginia Ohio Malta Middleport Harrisonville Hart Paull Nease Charles Nease Elsie Hart Homer Carlton Maud Grueser Ed Foster Frei Blaetmar Kathleen Bailey Marie Miller Everett, Tracy Gene Bryant Frank Price Willard Ashworth Carrie Nye Everett Tracy Edith Bowen Ruth Esther Dwight Parker Martha Ada Hoskins Dorothy Peoples Athens Charles Peoples Peoples

Cross Lighted Again Over Lincoln Hill Cross

Lights have been restored atop Lincoln Hill’s large cross, visible along the valley on both sides of the Ohio River after a winter brownout that left the beacon dark.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill Ohio River

Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to Malcolm Allen

Mrs. Jennie Allen of S Sixth Ave received the Purple Heart given posthumously to her son, Sgt. Malcolm Allen, killed April 2 near Gotha Germany. Brig. Gen. Hoge praised him as a soldier and friend who contributed to victory. The body rests in a U S Cemetery in Stromberg Germany with a chaplain performing last rites.

Middleport Jennie Allen S. Sixth Ave Malcolm Allen Gotha Germany W. M. Hoge Ins Division Malcolm U. S Stromberg

Eagles Top Quota in Seventh War Loan Drive

The Pomeroy War Bond Committee announced the Fraternal Order of Eagles exceeded its Seventh War Loan Drive quota. They accepted 6000 dollars Monday and reported 700 dollars in sales at the evening meeting. Treasurer Fred Rosenbaum leads the drive aiming to surpass eight thousand dollars.

Pomeroy Pomeroy War Bond Committee Order of Eagles Fred Rosenbaum Eagles War Bond Committee

Bartlett Baccalaureate and Graduation Highlights

Social News notes the Bartlett Baccalaureate services at the Methodist Church and eighth grade graduation exercises in Bartlett and Cutler high schools. Seventeen graduates received certificates. Beatrice Eveen McKain and John Richard Stouffer connected via marriage announcements and training details.

Bartlett Methodist Church Gradua Cutler Ida McAtee C. B. Lees S. K. Steele Beatrice Eveen McKain John Richard Stouffer

Pasteeth Denture Adhesive Improves Hold In Glassy Form

An old advertisement promotes Pasteeth a denture powder that keeps upper or lower plates secure without taste odor or texture issues. It claims alkaline non souring action with no gummy feel and offers easy availability at drug stores.

PAY COUNTY BILLS POMEROY MEIGS COUNTY MEETING

Meigs County commissioners set to pay county bills during a weekly meeting this week in Pomeroy. Officials will review vouchers and approve expenditures, aiming to keep county finances on track and maintain essential services.

Pomeroy Meigs County

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