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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

3

Pomeroy Chamber to Honor Football Men at Dinner

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce hosted a ladies night at the Legion Hall with John Bjekle of Denison University discussing Sweden’s prewar conditions and wealth sources. The next meeting will honor Pomeroy High football players with a dinner hosted by the Legion Auxiliary.

Pomeroy Sweden John Bjekle Denison University Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Bjekle California Bujckle United States Ed Condon Condon Margaret Stanley Nora Tracy Eva Jane Simpson Velma Geary Ben Philson Racine Philson Legion Hall Theodore Reed Pomeroy High The Legion Auxiliary

Pomeroy Meigs County Old Age Pension Society to Meet

The Meigs County Old Age Pension Society plans a meeting Saturday afternoon November 23 at 1 30 PM in Pomeroys City Hall. President W R Scott announces the gathering.

Pomeroy Meigs

Local Society Notes Highlight Miss Bettie Lighter Wedding

Miss Bettie Lighter married John M. Maris on Saturday November 9 at the Memorial Methodist Church with plans to move to Kansas City after December 1 where Maris will be stationed. Lucille Dean engagement announced to Normand Edwards son of Virgil Edwards from the Middleport area with Edwards formerly at Western Electric.

Middleport — Society Columbus Bettie Lighter Lemma Lighter J. T. Lighter John M. Maris J. M. Maris Dallas Tex TWA Airlines William Reeves Memorial Methodist Church Maris Kansas City Middleport High School Suzy Q Club Pomeroy Bend Mary Lighter H. T. Dean Lucille Dean Normand Edwards Virgil Edwards S. Ogden Road Edwards Philip Edwards Edward Parsons Western Electric Co

Presbyterians Call Pastor for Middleport Church

The First Presbyterian Church of Middleport unanimously votes to extend a call to Rev. Henry L. Carr of Williamstown West Virginia. He has preached four trial sermons here and is expected to begin early next year. Carr is a North Carolina native with one child.

Middleport Ralph Reuther Federated Church Pomeroy First Presbyterian Church Henry L. Carr Williamstown W. Va J. D. Bryan Mr. Carr North Carolina South

Safety Contest At School Promotes Bicycle Light Rules

POMEROY The Junior High School will host a letter writing contest promoting proper bicycle lights with generator lighting outfits as prizes for both boy and girl winners. A similar contest is planned at the Senior High School. Prizes were secured through arrangements by Chief Police Walter E. Wolfe.

Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe

Real estate transfers in Meigs County over two weeks

Meigs County real estate changes list transfers over the past two weeks. Multiple parcels and estates move to new buyers including Lavine French to Kathryn Dillard and Edward Durst’s lot moving to Bessie Durst, among many others across Middleport Pomeroy Salem Lebanon and adjoining townships.

Pomeroy Meigs County Lavine Edward French Middleport Kathryn Dillard Jesse Tuttle Chester Township Susie Foster Ida M. Heacock Vale Grover Mason S Ruth Kennedy Madeline E Morris Brown John A Mary M Alvin Edith Kennedy Salem Owen Kennedy Estella Cozart Lebanon Elizabeth Hoffner Sarah J. Euler Salisbury Township Linnie A David W John W Thomas E. Terrell Con R Laura A. Young Thornton E Wolfe Acre Dorothy Wolfe Robert McKay Malcolm Allen Helen Hayes Freda Holter Riggs Dye McKay Edward Durst Bessie Durst Ula Stanley Swan Leona Oscar Babcock Leota Chas Massar Mary Grace Riggs Ray Riggs Fern Edward Price One Acre Raymond Fitch Milton J. Hamilton W. Dana Hamilton Betty Jane Ferry H. Nuckles Pittsburg Coal Co Sutton Township United States Harry Cora Will Herman Emma Swain Reedsville Albert Jacob L. Wigal Guy Lawrence E Allie Ray Elizabeth McHaffie Rutland Township Bart H. Rawlings D. A. Whaley Bedford Township Ella Whaley Syracuse Louise G. Gordon Charles T. DeVore Olive Township Horace Susie Kibble Lilley Building & Loan Ernest J. Grimm Ralph Chapman Vina M. Sisson Carpenter W. E. Jeffers Thomas Henderson Coalport Rosamond L. Dillard

McDonald Woman Improves After Marietta Hospital Surgery

Mrs. George Mc Donald of Chauncey has a satisfactory recovery after a surgical operation at Marietta Hospital last week.

Chauncey George McDonald Marietta Hospital

Huntington Couple to Spend Thanksgiving with Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hysell of Huntington arrive this evening to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs. Hysell’s sister Mrs. Truman Russell will visit several days at the Hysell home. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boney and son David will leave for Marietta tonight. Mrs. Boney and son stayed longer after Mr. Boney returned Thursday evening.

Stitute Columbus A. J. Beaver John Seines John Mayer N. Second Ave Collis Dawson Jim Earl McKnight Lincoln St Roscoe Meadows M. J. McCarty Kenneth Hysell Huntington Hysell Truman Russell Herbert Boney David Marietta Mr. Boney

Meigs Hunter Brings In Cock Pheasant

Roy Betzing, prominent Meigs County businessman and sportsman, returned from a hunting trip with a large cock pheasant. He was rabbit hunting when he sighted a bunny, fired, and found the cock pheasant in the bushes.

Meigs Hunter Meigs County Roy Betzing Betzing

Mammoth Pep Rally Planned by Pomeroy Students

Pomeroy High students plan a Thursday pep rally before the Pomeroy Middleport football game. A bonfire on river landing between the parking lots is a feature, with many other activities planned and urged participation from all.

Pomeroy — Mammoth Pomeroy- Middleport Pomeroy High

Injuries after falls at two homes in Ryger area

Mrs Charles Gregg broke several ribs and other injuries after slipping from an icy porch at the Hoeflick residence last Saturday. Meanwhile Mrs Harmon Darst fell at her daughter’s home in Ryger, breaking her hip. She is the great grandmother of Mrs Wilson Hoyt of Beech Street.

Henry Nash Dies Suddenly in Middleport

Henry Nash age 42 died of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon while painting inside the Boice home on Gravel Hill. A World War veteran, he worked at a family farm near the Hobson-Middleport line and was known for horse drawn wagon tasks. Survived by his widow and four children, his body was sent to Ewing Funeral Home after a coroner’s investigation. funeral plans not announced.

Middleport Henry Nash Boice Gravel Hill Elmer Deihl Nash R. E. Powell Hobson-Middleport Corporation Ewing Funeral Home

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Constipation Relief

A promotional notice from a famous Ohio doctor endorses Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for constipation. It claims the tablets cleanse bowels aid liver bile flow and improve digestion with vegetable ingredients, urging readers to test them tonight with prices listed as 15¢ 80¢ and 60¢.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Bowen Rites Held at Rawlings Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. John Bowen were conducted at Rawlings Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. H. A. Rothrock of Heath Methodist Church led the service with interment following.

Middleport John Bowen Rawlings H. A. Rothrock The Heath Methodist Church

Funeral Held For Mrs Bowen At Beech Grove Cemetery

Mrs Bowen died Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage at Beech Grove Cemetery. Relatives at the funeral included Mrs Deffie Swisher and her brother James of Cheshire. The report notes that 20 000 men are normally employed in mole trapping in England.

Beech Grove Bowen Deffie Swisher James Cheshire England

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