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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1945

Page

2

Eagle Scouts Honor For Troop 49 In Kinshata District Meet

Four Troop 49 members, Richard Rosenbaum Keni worth Nease Charles Baird and Joe Foster, received the Eagle Scout award at the Kinshata District annual meeting at the United Methodist Church in Pomeroy. D Montoya Parkersburg Scout Executive presented the badges as families and district leaders watched.

Pomeroy Richard Rosenbaum Charles Baird Keniworth Nease Joe Foster Kinshata United Methodist Church Mideport Warmen D. Montoya Parkersburg Don Fleming P. Hkslein Fred Rosenbaum Baird Ward Foster Charles Walburn Frank White Robert Coats Harry Ohlinger Louis Reibel D. D. Montoya H. A. Rothrock Thaurman John William Blaettner John Gibbs Charles Lochary William Neutzling Jack Werner George Dallas Willis Davis William Knight James Lochary Kenilworth Nease Dick Rosenbaum Frank T. White Charles Miller Rosenbaum Nease Foster Montoya Helen Nease J. Edward Foster Ralph Spencer Koot Phillips Foundation World Friendship Fund For Scout Meigs County Donald Miller Edward Burkett Tracy Goodwin Charles Dye Willard McMaster Middleport

Mystery Woman Identified In2245 River Body Found In Napoleon Ohio

Local authorities seek help to identify a young woman found Oct 28 1945 on the Maumee River north bank in Napoleon Ohio. She is described as about 19 or 20, 5 ft 4 in, 110 to 120 pounds with bobbed dark blond to light brown hair and brown eyes. She had a mole on her back and long slender nails enamelled fuchsia red.

Middleport Fred H. Bartels Napoleon Maumee River Ohio Jeenter

Meigs Group Sponsors County Tuberculosis Operation

The Meigs County Tuberculosis Association met at the Court House in Pomeroy on Monday November 26 and agreed to finance a serious operation for a county patient. The $700 needed for the life saving procedure was discussed as the seal sale runs through Christmas to bolster finances. Guests included Mrs. Katherine Shavorinsky Mrs. Eleanor Zeiher Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gibbens Mr. Charles Walburn Mr. J. H. Grate and Mr. Rue Tuckerman.

Pomekoor Meigs County Katherine Shavorinsky Eleanor Zeiher Wayne Gibbens Charles Walburn J. H. Grate Rue Tuckerman

Girl Scouts Meet POMEROY Troop No 1

Girl Scouts met Tuesday evening at Miss Mary Goodwin's home for a regular meeting. They planned to make Christmas cards and discussed the Christmas dinner. Taps and the Friendship Circle closed the gathering.

Pomeroy Mary Goodwin Jeader Friendship Circle J

Licenses Granted in Meigs County This Week

In Meigs County court this week multiple couples received licenses including Joye R. Parson and fildred E. Reho both 21 from Corning and Middleport, Richard Brown 21 from Marietta with Mertha Stilgenbauer 21 from Middleport, Howard Young 22 from Minersville with Batty McCloud 16 from Pomeroy, James Robert Doss 21 of Point Pleasant with Kathryn VanMeter 21 of Remgerey, Charles O Connor 24 of Zanesville with Genevieve McIntyre 21 of Dexter, Jack Woodall 23 of Kenova with Betty Jane Thomas 21 of Middleport, Joseph F. Bell 21 of Middleport with Mary Mackey 21 of Middleport, Onie Mullins 22 of Gallia with Mabel Lovejoy 21 of Middleport. Pomeroy revival services at the Salvation Army continue this week led by Rev O Cart with special singing and instrumental numbers each evening starting at 7 30.

Pomeroy Meigs County Joye R. Parson Zanesville Genevieve McIntyre Dexter Jack Woodall Kenova Betty Jane Thomas Middleport Joseph F. Bell Mary Mackey Onie Mullins Gallia Mabel ‘Lovejoy Salvation Army Rev O Cart

AAA Leaders To Be Named For County

Edson E. Roush announces Meigs County AAA committeeman elections with 2000 eligible farmers across nine townships. Voting sites list Dec dates at local schools and grange halls at 7 30 p m. Delegates for a county convention will also be chosen to guide next year’s soil and water conservation efforts and program funding.

Pomeroy AAA Meigs County Edson E. Roush Bedford Township Darwin Chester Township Cheater Columbia Township Columbia Lebanon Great Bend Grange Hall Polak Letart Olive Township Long Bottom Orange Township Alfred Grange Rutland Township Rutland Salem Township Salem Center Salisbury Township Scipio Township Scipio High Sutton Township Racine

Firemen Host Purple Panther Banquet Night

POMEROY The Second Ward Fire Company hosted a banquet for the Purple Panther football squad along with coach staff faculty and officials at the Second Ward Fire House. Meal prepared by Ted Mankin and Jack Stivers with many dishes from local hosts. A. V. Howell acted as toastmaster and Charles Werry chaired the banquet committee.

Albert Young A. V. Howell Charles Werry Pomeroy Fivemen’s Association

Returns to Service After Discharge

Middleport news notes James D. Miller son of Mr and Mrs Doyle Muller of Mulberry Street Middleport arrived home after two years in service in the European theater. He was honorably discharged and re enlisted and given a 30 day leave before returning for reassignment. He met Seaman Russell E Miller in Columbus who was en route to Pensacola after a 13 day home leave.

Middleport

Rose Hill Students Carnival Lights Up Rose Hall

Pupils at Rose Hall School enjoyed a Halloween carnival with mask contests and prizes for best dressed and funniest costumes. Refreshments were served and winners included Hattie McIntosh Shirley Wheeler Verna Osborne Shelby Folmer Junior Folmer and Harold Hysell.

Pomeroy Rose Hall School Hattie McIntosh Shirley Wheeler Verna Osborne Shelby Folmer Junior Folmer Harold Hysell

Funeral Rites for Laura McClaskey Held in Midland

Laura Louise McClaskey 28 daughter of Mr and Mrs James McClaskey of Olnoview died Tuesday after an appendectomy at Beaver Valley Hospital Her funeral was held Friday evening at 8 at the family home with interment Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery Racine She was a Midland Methodist Church member and 1945 Midland High School graduate Survived by parents maternal grandmother Laura Baker Ohio View paternal grandfather John McClaskey Racine and aunt Mrs Clifford Phillips Minersville.

Pomeroy Laura Louise McClaskey James McClaskey Olnoview Beaver Valley Hospite Dennis Midland Gres Greenwood Cemetery Racine Midland Methodist Church Midland High School Laura Baker Ohioview John MacClaskey Clifford Phillips Minersville

Rose Hill Honor Pupils Announced

Rose Hill School releases honor roll for the second six weeks listing pupils by grade. First Grade Michael Evans Pete Wheeler Rita Ball Joan Landers. Second Grade Gene Mitch Adam Hysell Bob Wilson. Third Grade Joyce Davis. Fourth Grade Mary Wheeler Ruby Stobart Shirley Wheeler Melvin Biffle. Fifth Grade Francis Evans Lena Mitch Manlyn McIntosh. Sixth Grade Margaret Bruch Earl Kesterson Kathryn Landers. Eighth Grade Verna Jean Osborne Wanda Wheeler Bennie Buck Roy Kesterson John Dill Bobby Still Junior Folmer.

Pomeroy Rose Hill School Michael Evans Pete Wheeler Rita Ball Joan Landers Gene Mitch Adam Hysell Bob Wilson Joyce Davis Mary Wheeler Ruby Stobart Shirley Wheeler Melvin Biffle Francis Evans Lena Mitch Manlyn McIntosh Margaret Bruch Earl Kesterson Kathryn Landers Verna Jean Osborne Wanda Wheeler Bennie Buck Roy Kesterson John Dill Bobby Still Junior Folmer

Revival Announced at Hobson Tabernacle

Revival services will be held at the Hobson Tabernacle starting December 4. Evangelist Oakie Cart from Southside Virginia will conduct nightly meetings at 7 o clock. Public invited to attend.

Middleport Hobson Tabernacle Oakie Cart Southside W. Va

Will Honor Panthers At Annual Banquet In Pomeroy

Plans for the annual footbell banquet honor the Pomeroy Purple Panthers set for December 5 at the American Legion Hall. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with Legion Auxiliary volunteers serving dinner. Paul Bixler of Ohio State University will be guest speaker as tickets go to squad fathers first.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Purple Panthers American Legion Hall The Legion Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce Paul Bixler Ohio State University Michigan

Condition Satisfactory in Swindler Injury Case

Middlefort George Swindler, injured when struck by a motor vehicle Monday evening, is convalescing at his home on North Second Avenue after treatment at Dr. F. M. Cluft’s office. He sustained a fractured leg and his condition is reported as satisfactory.

Middlefort George Swindler N. Second Ave F. M. Cluft

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