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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1945

Page

3

Jackets Clash With Jackson Crew in crucial Wellston trip

Middleport Yellow Jackets fans plan to travel to Wellston for a key SEC League battle. Wellston is the Rockets host with a fast backfield and strong center, Rupert, threatening Middleport’s undefeated league position. Bands and cheerleaders will travel with the team.

Middleport Yellow Jacket Wellston Golden Rockets Jackets Jackson Countians Rockets Tafae Rupert Yellow Jackets Nelsonville Athens Pomeroy Logan Gallipolis Middle zPort Jackson

Sunday Services in iMiddleport Churches

Sunday services announced for Heatly Methodist and Fast Eyeshaterian Churches with 10 30 am worship, brief Quarterly Conference session, and Rev HL Carr returning from New York to conduct at 10 30 am. Also Church of Christ announcements list Bible School 9 30 am, morning worship 10 30, sermon Who Will Be Saved, Young People 6 15 pm, Evening Worship 7 pm. Junior Nazarene group at Plains Church held Halloween Masquerade with leader Mr Goldie Gibson, ending with refreshments.

iMiddleport Middleport Eoe Fowler Heatly Methodist Church HL. Carr New York Fast Eyeshaterian Church Church of Christ James Ketter Freddie Margaret Columbus Charles Capehart Pomeroy Church of Turned Nelsonville Christ Jamesjshe I ‘Walker Pomeroy Billa Lewis Wilbur Deaver Rowley Willis Gerald Parkersburg Huntington Trinity Lutheran Pomeroy's Victor Grimm S. Second Hill Mar Th. Rosenberg

Halloween Socials Highlight Pomeroy County Notes

Absent voter ballots thin in Pomeroy and Middleport areas as Halloween events unfold. In Pomeroy only a few ballots received amid local election talks with multiple Republican candidates for village offices and several Democrats also contesting posts. Middleport hosts an open house for Pvt. Charles Swindler and Pvt. Paul Jones while Central School children enjoy a Halloween party with costumes, prizes, and treats.

Middleport Charles Swindler Texas Pomeroy Ber Long Ave Paul Jones Board of Elections Albert Alabama Gladys Lou Folden Wanda Thomas Patty Karr Tamme Dumada

Employment Office Rushed By Job Seekers In Pomeroy

A surge of unemployed fills the United States Employment Service Office in Pomeroy with staff working ten and eleven hour days to process compensation and assist new job seekers. The rush is seen as temporary while added duties are handled.

Pomeroy United States Employment Service

Pomeroy Social Notes Halloween Party Held at Mrs Custer Home

The Pomeroy Jolly Bunch Club held its annual Halloween party at Mrs Thelma Custer's home with guests in costumes. Prizes went to Mrs Ruth Cundiff and Mrs Mary Cundiff. Games followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Custer and Mrs Bina Devol. Nearby items note funeral of Barton L Darst in Columbus and various Pomeroy personal updates including travels, visits, and local gatherings such as a Chester party and dance.

Pomeroy — the Jolly Bunch J Club Thelma Custer Ruth Cundiff Mary Cundiff Custer Bina Devol Cora Webb Columbus Barton L. Darst Mr. Darst Meigs County

Teiney Rites Set For George W Heiney In Apple Grove

Funeral services for George W Heiney 76 who died after a week long illness at his Marine Rural Route home will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church Apple Grove tentative family plans. He leaves a wife Laura and numerous children including William Heiney Racine Mona Farra Parkersburg Minnie Shumway Parkersburg George Hendershot Big Rapids Mich Bernice Johnson San Diego Audrey Sheppard Akron 31 grandchildren seven great grandchildren and brothers and sisters Ray Heiney Racine Del of Letart Pearl and Ivan of Wellsburg Mrs Irma Blake Akron.

Future Homemakers Hold Halloween Party at School

The Future Homemakers Association of Mid dleport High School held a Halloween party in the home economics room decorated in orange and black. Prizes were awarded to Peggy Lewis and Clara Gilmore, with games and refreshments led by Mrs. Raymond Furbee and other staff and members.

Middleport Homemakers’ Association of Middleport High School Peggy_ Lewis Clara Gilmore Eishi Or Jackson Raymond Furbee Charles Weal Carol Ann Gilmore Norma Pierce Bonnie Dow Mona Lee Osler Beulah Howard Louisette Gladys Lewis Bessie Glaze Russell Hazel Davidson Helen Lynch Jerry Pullen Charlene Neal Beatrice Murray Carolyn Clark Patricia Kennedy Hazel Hawkins Anna Singer Laura Scott Martha Anne Rickman Clara Belle Gilmore Frances Pickens Patricia Torrence Jo Anne Torrence Marilyn Graham Thelma Ebersbach Esther Jackson Sally Goodwin Marie Greenlee Lorraine Riggs Virginia Lou Allensworth Velma Knight Carolyn Jean Pierce Dorothy Werner Evelyn Bu Dorothy D. Duffield Mary Rivey Pegey Lervis Vira Lamiabert Dorothy Blosser Ileen Blosser Jean Ashley Louise Russell Dorothy Miller Louise Glazer

Religious services announced in Pomeroy area

Local notices list worship services for Christian Science Salvation Army Baptist Grace Episcopal with times and speakers. Rev. Frank Mitchell of Hobson, Rev. T. T. Shelton, and Mr Patrick Lochary named. All Saints octave Holy Communion at 9, parish rally Nov 12 at 7 30 with social hour.

Pomeroy Salvation Army Salvation Meeting Frank Mitchel Baptist Hobson Baptist Church T. T. Shelton Woman’s Missionary Society Grace Episcopal Church All Saints Patrick Lochary

Kryl Symphony Concert Set for Pomeroy

POMEROY The Kryl Symphony Orchestra, Americas only touring company, will perform at 2:30 pm Sunday at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium. High praise greets Bohumur Kryt after concerts in Athens and Gallipolis. Notable local participants include Elaine Lear and Jo Harrison from Gallia Academy, with Claire Wolff harpist and Martha Chilcote coloratura among soloists.

Pomeroy Kryl Symphony Orchestra America Pomeroy Junior High Mergs County Bohumur Kryt Athens Gallipolis Elaine Lear George Lear Kryt Orchestra Miss Lear Gallia Academy University of Cincinnat Lear Jo Harrrison Kryl Ochestra Claire Wolff Martha Chilco Chillicothe Grogan Athens County John Powell Virginia Heath Proudist Church Earlgram Knight

Purchases 400 Acre Farm at Hogsett

Russell Nibert general merchant at Hogsett has bought the McCulloch heirs farm near Point Pleasant, a 400 acre tract, for around $30,000. The deal reflects continued land activity in the region.

Point Pleasant Russell Nibert Hogsett McCuloch

Thanksgiving Dance Planned by Middleport Alumni

Middleport High School Alumni Association announces a Thanksgiving night homecoming dance at the former K of P Building on N Second Ave now owned by Robert Roush. The event aims to bring grads and friends together during the Middleport Pomeroy football game season and may become an annual affair with more details to follow.

Middleport Middleport High School Alumni Association Arthur Strauss K of P Second Ave Robert Roush J&nd

Change in Reedsville War Fund Drive Chairman

W A Smith announces new head for Reedsville unit Mrs Charles E Humphrey succeeds Mrs Ambrose Kibble as local drive chairman in Meigs County noting the National War Fund effort continues with leadership shift.

Pomeroy W. A. Smith National War Fund Meigs County Reedsville Charles E. Humphrey Ambrose Kibble

Farm Council Meets At Michael Home

Farm Council met at the home of Mr and Mrs GL Michael Thursday evening with Samuel Michael in charge of recreation. Discussion leader Mr Michael spoke on military training for youths and was opposed. Mrs Raymond Pullins Jr was elected delegate to Columbus November 14 15. Next meeting to be at Mrs Ethel Windon on November 22.

Pomeroy Samuel Michael Raymond Pullins Jr Raymond Pullins Sr Dorothy J. M. Pukins Bud Morgan Ethel Windon Ward Windon Charles Radford Sr Roslin Beards James Mary Beards Guy Carleton

Pomeroy Band to Perform at Game

Pomeroy High School students and former marching band members rehearse for football game performances. Despite lacking a professional director they will make their first bow to fans at the Nelsonville game on Middleport field, with flagraising and wall play during the event.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Nelsonville Middleport Field

Guard of Honor Welcomes Crow at Fredericksburg Homecoming

Thomas Crow, in the Navy V-12 program and long based in Texas, served in the guard of honor for Admiral Nimitz at Fredericksburg Texas. A home-coming celebration honored him before Crow was transferred to San Francisco California.

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