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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1946

Page

6

Petitions Filed for Six Tax Levies in Meigs County

Meigs County voters will face two county-wide levy issues in November as petitions for six tax levies and two bond issues move to the Board of Elections. A one mill, 10-year levy would finance a Memorial Hospital expected to reach about 150000 dollars, with federal matching funds possible if 65 percent of voters approve. A second levy for three years would fund a modern county infirmary to house residents.

Wnew County Harrisonville Road Rutland Village Racine Village Meigs Western Pomeroy Village Monkey Run Sugar Run Waylors Run Kerrs Run Pomeroy

Pomeroy Posts Elects Officers At September Meeting

Pomeroy unit 39 of Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary met Sept 24 at the American Legion Hall. Officers for the coming year were elected including Dayton president Rhoda Hackett first vice Ann Ebers bach second vice Zana Baxter chaplain A Howell secretary Dey Hysell treasurer Carrie Neutzling historian Jennie Sue Eiselstein sergeant at arms. The fall conference in Athens Nov 1 was discussed and members planned attendance. Refreshments followed, with games and contests led by Zana Baxter and Margaret Vadish.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Francis Beards Alva Hite Ernest Lallance Len Neutzling A.V. Howell Jennie Sue Eiselstein Ann Darst Alice Balser Dorothy Dayton Rhoda Hackett Ann Ebersbach Zana Baxter A. ¥. Howell Dorothy Sayre Dey Hysell Carrie Neutzling

Minersville Services To End On Oct 13

Community notices report religious services at Minersville Methodist Church led by the Christian Business and Professional Women of America with teachers Wanda Needles and Virginia Barnett. Also listed are local tax measures and school district bond proposals affecting Rutland Village Racine Village Southern Rural Northern Rural districts and Western Local and Pomeroy Village projects.

Minersville

Meigs Grand Jurors Set to Convene October Fourteenth

POMEROY The Meigs County Grand Jury will convene October 14, announced Herman Beards clerk of courts. The session was originally slated for October 7 but was moved back one week.

Literary Club Meeting Set for This Afternoon

Middleport Literary Club will hold its annual hat meeting this afternoon at Mrs. D. B. Hartin’s home on S. Third Ave. The planned site at Mrs. Titus Rutland’s home was changed due to Mrs. Titus’ circumstances.

Middleport

Ed Stark Wins Prize Dahlia Bouquet in Amesville

Ed Stark a local druggist in Pomeroy received a prize bouquet of dahlias last week. The blooms from Henry Amesville included dark velvety red golden yellow white and a pale yellow throat with pink tips. A ball shaped pale pink cactus flower stood out. Pat Lochary visiting his brother-in-law Henry delivered the flowers.

Pomeroy Ed Stark Henry Amesville Pat Lochary

Eagles Club Donates to Hospital Fund in Pomeroy

The Meigs Aerie 2171 in Pomeroy donated 50 dollars to the Memorial Hospital Fund. Ralphson announced the donation supports campaign expenses for the one mill, 130000 dollar memorial hospital bond on the ballot this November requiring 63 percent voter approval, marking the 34th contribution to the fund.

Pomeroy Eagles’ Club Meigs Aerie Pomer Meiss War Veterans’ Memorial Hospital Ralphson Tod Memorial Hospital

Langsville Area Social News Briefs

Langsville area social brief recounts visitors and guests. Mentions Carrel Pirisene Rutland Cireleville Von Harmon John Huntley W OT Miller Miller family guests Frank Selsen Elaine Steste Dexter and Cl Nelson Plus Mr and Mrs Jack Bartrum moving to Rutland and other local observations.

Langsville- Ens Carrel Pirisene Rutland Cireleville Von Willian Harmon Mro Myre John Huntley W. OT. Miller Vinten Frank Selsen Star Hail Ina Steste Elaine Dexter Cl Nelson M John Miller la Reronttly Walter Canter George Boatin Albany Cecil Jack Bartrum

Imperial Electric Firm Announces Five Week Work Plan

Imperial Electric, located in the Fiend Relic Storage buildings at Gravel Hill, says operation will start in five weeks. John K. Smith Jr, vice president, states installation contracts will be let soon with work promised within 10 days. Four more employees will be added next week. A company dinner was held for staff at Mary Jane Coffee Shop after a round table discussion of policies led by Smith and plant manager W. D. Braden.

Middleport Gravel Hill John K. Smith, Jr Mary Jane John KR. Smith W. D. Braden Richard Hearty Clarence Haller Edward Moore Vincent Dabo William Ha William Montgomer David Durst, Jr Lawrence Hoffner Mr. Walker Cleo Kerns

Point Rock Vicinity Social Highlights Include Local Visits

A Sunday gathering in Point Rock vicinity saw Mr. and Mrs. Kiam Wray and family hosting tenants from Albans and nearby communities. Visitors included Mrs. Carrie Webb, Cynthia Cummings, James Nicholson, Roger Star Grange, Perley Rupe, Allie Tipino, and others from Athens, Laurel, and Wilkesville.

Point Rock Charles Roberts Point Pleas Kiam Wray John Molliday Raymond Rex Shenefield D.V. Morris Clyde W. M. Morris J. A. Turner Albans Raymond Webh Athens Carrie Webb Cynthia Cummings Ae Laurel Grance Earl Srath James Nicholson Roger Star Grange Perley Rupe Columbia Orange Allie Tipino Jarrat Boho Wilkesville Bote Bert Tennen Wilkesy

Mrs. Theodore Maag Funeral Rites Held

POMEROY local obituary notes funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Maag at Minersville church. Attending from out of town were Ed Funk from Youngstown Afr and Mrs. Will Funk, Mrs. Mettie Fullouster, the John Funk family of Parkersburg, Mrs. John Maag Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John Maas Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Maag, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Maag and Clarice Maag from Barberton, and Mr. and Mrs. George Funk of Columbus.

Pomeroy Theodore Maag Minersville Ed Funk Youngstown Afr Will Funk Mettie Fullouster John Funk Parkersburg John Maag John Maas Orvis Maag Byron Maag Clarice Maag Barberton George Funk Columbus

Precinct Official Cards Due By October 10

Pomeroy precinct officials must file their cards with the Board of Elections by October 10 to be eligible, announced clerk Albert Gloeckner. He noted that members of the armed services are voting now, with only two servicemen having cast ballots so far.

Pomeroy Board of Elections Office Albert Gloeckner Armed Services Gloeckner

Betty Miller Elected President of Rutland Home Ec Club

Miss Betty Miller was elected president of the Portland High School Home Economics Club at the group meeting. Advisor is home economics teacher Mrs. Hoppes. The 19 members also elected Betty Slanter as vice-president Eve Ilyn Schuler as secretary Dorothy Kennedy as treasurer Catherine Caldwell as parliamentarian and Phyllis Burson as news reporter.

Band Boosters Meet to Hear Plans for Pomeroy

Pomeroy Band Boosters hold first meeting of the year Thursday Oct 3 at 7 30 p m in the Senior High School Music Room. Fred A Reed president announces new instrumental music instructor and band director Phillip Bley will outline needs and big plans for the band organization.

Pomeroy Fred A. Reed Phillip Bley Reed

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