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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1944

Page

3

Meigs County 1945 Tax Budget Up For Public Hearing

Meigs County faces a public hearing on the proposed 1945 budget with Tax Analyst R Evans of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce criticizing increases and urging economy. County officials, including Auditor Daniels and Commissioner Hartinger, defend measures while discussions include soldier relief funding and delinquent tax collection.

R. Evans Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Department Eternoon Meigs County Migr Coun Gourt Vic Edelstein Dan Hartinger George ‘Daniels Vernon Neave Ben Turner Ther Daniels Ouny Evans Meigs Children's Home Taiter Beans Evane Hartinger Hartingers Commistein Dan Edward Reuter Soldier's Relief Commission Edgar Ervin Reuter

Thanksgiving Eve Dance At Plan Lodge Eagles

Plan Lodge Dance FUMENOY Melgs Aerie of Eagles will host a Thanksgiving dance and social on Thursday November 23 open to Eagles in good standing and families. Dancing from 10 to 1 with Klein Kats providing music. George Sauvage dies at 93. tentative funeral Thursday at 2 at Ewing Chapel. Survived by two daughters. Also awards of turkeys by Drew Webster Post American Legion. dues paid and talks with refreshments. Commander Ernest Lallance presided.

Fumenoy Aerie Order of Eagles Goo Klein Kats George Sauvage Pomeroy Ewing Chapel Herman Epplein Pittsburgh Alice Hanlin Philadelphia Frank Clark Marion Woods Drew Webster Post American Legion Ernest Lallance

You Are Not Too Old to Learn a Simple Oath

A fragmented note speaks of an oath to remember and a prompt to act while recalling a phrase about age and duty. The legible lines hint at commitment and resolve as a message from a concerned voice. The text remains cryptic yet centers on personal pledge.

Rutland Fireman Oren Stansbury Dies of Heart Attack

Oren Stansbury a 39 year old Rutland fireman died suddenly of a heart attack Monday shortly after leaving a New York Central Railroad engine at the Hobson roundhouse. He leaves his wife a daughter Margaret of Akron a stepson Dwight Mittehler of Chicago and one brother Homer of McKees Rock Pa Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Rutland Methodist Church.

Snesscusece Jrt Rutland New York Central Railroad Hobson Roundhouse Margaret Akron Dwight Mittehler Chicago Homer McKees Rock Pa Rutland Methodist Church

Middleport PTA Plans Activities at November Meeting

Middleport PTA drew about 371 members including parents and teachers for a November session led by president Mrs. Paul Smart. The program featured kindergarteners in a Thanksgiving tribute under Mrs. Reynolds and Miss Cecil, with reports on youth recreation and upcoming football banquet planning. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. H. L. Carr and included readings, skits, and notes on membership and school service volunteers.

Middleport PTA Paul Smart Kindergart Ander Guy Reynolds Laie Cecil Mildred Hawley H. L. Carr Willis Anthony D. C. Miller Cedric Clark Mart James Hawley Lester Bailey Charles Neal Delbert Becker George Hackett Wilbur Ashley Clarence Ebersbach A. A Searberry Charles Rayburn Rodrey Downing Gail Miller Marvin Ly Harry Surface John Kaul Margaret “Quivey Susie’ “Russel Ed Gomer Susie Mi Ervin Lee Fer Burk George Schaaf E. M. Wood Mr! Owen Clarence Clark Fred Jones Sandra Ful Jane Harris Gail Stumbo Jane Valentine Bruce Bradford James Keith Anderson Bobby Brown Charles Buckley David Carr Arthur Clark Stephen Coats Charles Davis Riddle Evans Gordon Guthrie Wendell Jeffries Tom Kelly Leo Kennedy Edward Lee Me Comas Russell Mills James Wilsom Bobby’ T. West Hennesy Miss Hawley JoAnn Hildebrand Roger Dillard Dana Walburn Junie Seines Julie’ Mitch James Buell Janet’ Frost Charles Haskins Sally Schaaf Charles ‘Tewksbury Frances Chase Jimmy Roller Pauline Kitchen

Pomeroy Church Group Plans Christmas Service and Projects

Gibbs leads Unitec Methodist class meeting in church social rooms to send a Christmas box to their adopted daughter in a Methodist home and renovate a Bethany Chapel room for class use. WASCS will assist. next meeting features a Christmas party with a hostess list and plated refreshments.

Pomeroy Lucy. Gibbs Unitec Methodist’ Church Norman Russell Bethany Chapel WASCS WSCS Eulalie Webster Marie’ Morrig Norma’ Parker Elsie Smith Dey’ Hysell Ferne Gilmore Nomina Ig C.F. Blakeslee Albert Bitters Marie Miller

Meigs County Leaders Promote Sixth War Bond Drive

Meigs County residents attended a bond drive kick off at the Courthouse led by Theodore Reed and Hobstetter Shustman. They urged universal bond purchases, welcomed returning servicemen Harry Carman and Harry Oxhore Jr, and viewed war film displays and captured material from Patterson Field. Four more county meetings are planned in Rutland, Harrisonville, Chester, and Racine with war films.

Pomeroy Meigs County Edison” Hobhstetter Shusitman Theodore Reed Enea Hobstetter W. A Smith Fairfield “Air Technical Service Command Patterson Field Park Fedu Court House

Thanksgiving Service At Church Of Christ Planned

A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Church of Christ at 7 30 o clock with Rev Ralph Zundel of First Baptist Church delivering the sermon. He will be assisted by local ministers as in past years. The Woman's Music Club under Mrs Nolan Swackhammer will present selections with Miss Phyllis Smart accompanying and Miss Susan Allensworth presiding at the organ. The public is invited to attend this annual service.

Suvuunryns All Union Church of Christ Ralph Zundel First Baptist Church Woman’s Music Club Nolan Swackhammer Phyllis Smart Susan Allensworth

New Manager Named For Rutland Plant

Paul M. Friend of Oakland is named manager of the Atkins Poultry Farm Hatchery at Rutland. Wil Atkins, who previously ran the farm, moves his family. Friend is married with four daughters and has years as a dairy and poultry farmer in Ohio. He served as supervisor of the conservation Service and county commissioner for four years.

Pomeroy Paul M. Friend Oakland Atkins Rutland Wil Atkins Pomeros Friend Prominen Hi County Ohio Conservatio Service Rutlan

Middleport Social Notes celebrate birthdays and local events

Social Notes from Middleport recount birthdays and gatherings. Ronnie Fultz’s seventh birthday party included guests Barbara Swisher and many neighbors. Other celebrants include Paul Leslie John Meadows’s son turning ten, with games, cake, and refreshments. WCTU held November meeting at Mrs Phil Edwards with 18 members and two new members. Various local personals list residents visiting, military service updates, and community happenings.

Puri Fultz Ronnie Fultz Barbara Swisher Patty Baker Nancy Roller Judy Arnold Sandon Fultz Barbara Coates Jenn Ann Wiseman Sheila Stover Freddie Lewis Terry Gallagher Roy and Roser Long Larry ‘Wiley Bob Lamont Keith Anderson Harry Glenn Carl George Glaze Jonorson C.F. Meadows Paul Leslie John Burldy Allensworth Jimmy van Cooney Charles Bob Hayes Larry Wiley Harey Carl Ginze Robert Byers Bill Dempskey Rob Lamont Charles Haskins Glenn Glave George Ginze Ronnie Sandra Fultz Gerrald Warren Bob Ashley Roger Dean Bush Carin Dann Owen Fred Fultz Johnny Fultz WCTU Phil Edwards Harold Lewis William Haptonstall Arthur Lewis 4.Q. Rice Haptonstall Herbert Hysell Raymond Saxton Margaret Sauer Edwards F Fred Hotter Clarence Clark Sally McCormick

Pep Meetings Preview Big Thanksgiving Classic

Pomeroy Purple Panthers meet Middleport Yellow Jackets in the annual clash. Pep meetings and a bonfire are planned in Pomeroy on Wednesday at 7 PM in the high school lot led by the marching band and cheerleaders. A Thursday pep gathering in Middleport follows Thanksgiving services at 8:30.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Purple Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets PHS Pearl Williams Gates Thursay Middleport Itith School Middleport Yellow Jackets Pomeroy Purple Panthers MN St Church of Christ

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