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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1946

Page

6

Committees Named for Operation of Middleport Recreation Center

Representatives of civic groups met in Middleport to push plans for a Youth Recreation Center in the former Legion Hall. Charles McMaster was named permanent chairman with Robert as first vice chairman and Frank Cheesebrew as second vice chair. A finance committee was formed with E Schaaf and M Ben Philson among others, and a lease committee was appointed to work with Legion trustees.

Middleport Legion He Robert Frank Cheesbrew Dav Darst Secrete E. Schaaf M Ben Philson Peeney-Bennett Han Euefre Ted David Darst Frank Cheesebrew Charles McMaster First Presbyterian C. O. Fisher Heath Methodist Joan Karr Kenny Saver Middleport High School O. P. Klein Business and Professional Women's Clin Robert “le- Elhinny Firemen’s Auxiliary John Vromen Feeney - Bennett Pos ‘S the Legion v Max Roller Middleport Council Harold Chase Rohnert Coats Rotary Club Edward Tew Chamber of Cam ¢ Chant PLA Gard- Russell Mill Elden Walurn Scarberry Ed Spencer Norman Warland Charles McElhinny American Legion Cora Bennett Mertle Pickens Airs Ida Edwar Irs Lillian Stiert Legion Auxiliary

Hemlock Grove Man Fined 50 and Costs

Lowell Bing of Hemlock Grove was fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor George Howell's court on Monday for failing to stop, after colliding with a van driven by Clifford Leifheit on Flatwood Road near Pom eroy Saturday. Police Chief Walter E. Wolfe led the arrest.

Pomeroy Lowell Bing Hem~Grove George Howell Monda Clifford Leifheit Flatwood Road Mr. Bing Walter E. Wolfe

Pomeroy High Glee Club Elects Officers

At a recent meeting the Pomeroy High School Glee Club elected Joan Scholl as president Dorothy Fischer as vice president and Barbara Phillips as secretary treasurer announced by director Mrs Marcellen Buell

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Glee Club Marcellen Buell Joan Scholl Dorothy Fischer Barbara Phillips

Wise announces birth of daughter Judith Ann

Mr and Mrs Jerry Wise of Butternut Ave announce the birth of a daughter at their home on October 7. The baby weighs ten pounds four ounces and has been named Judith Ann.

Pomeproy Jerry Wise Butternut Ave Judith Ann Gun W. Va Ann Columbus James Blanche Ar. Anes Gilbert Zonesville Jimmy Wheesat Wyattewood Pome- Myre Y Dillon Fort Knox Jaw Tommy Bob Shank Joe Cook June Dayton Julius Sauvage Navlory Run

Meigs C of C Votes Thanks To Council

Pomeroy chamber votes to thank village council for adopting a sewer bond levy ballot resolution. President William A. Smith notes the levy shows support for sewer rehabilitation and county hospital plans. Members discuss upcoming brochure and November event related to Pomeroy Mason project.

Pomeroy Commere William A. Smith Sm Tu Coun Poveroy Sannes

4th Avenue Families Welcome Baby Girl Ma Joan

Sixth Avenue residents welcomed a daughter born Monday at Holzer Hospital. The infant Ma Joan Van Cooney joins Johnnie and Woody in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Van Cooney next door, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bid Bobo of Langsville and Frank VanCooney of Bailey Run.

Middleport Sixth Avenue Stork James E. Simpson Clyde van Cooney van Cooneys Ma Joan Johnnie Woody Bid Bobo Langsville Frank VanCooney Bailey Simpson Holzer Hospital Mayme Hartenbach Racin L. B Scott Pearl St F. E. Beegle Racine

Local Employment Offices to Close Saturday in City Hall

The local United States Employment Service and the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office in City Hall will be closed on Saturday. The closure affects regular public services and may impact job seekers needing assistance or claim processing. Members of the public are advised to plan accordingly and return on the following business day.

Pomeroy The United States Employment Service Bureau of Unemployment Compensation City Hall

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Pomeroy social column notes a Magnolia temple meeting at Manoa Russell home Union Ave with Mrs Lena Mes presiding. Neighbors and families including Jane Ann Hite Elizabeth and Neil Campbell attend a day party honoring daughters Charlotte and Mina.

Pomeroy Magnula Manoa Russell Union Ave Lena Mes Charlotte Minada

Face Meigs Gallia Theft Charges In Meigs

Fomero y youths Alvin Johnson and Queens pleaded guilty in People’s Court to stealing Giles Pomeroy fire chief’s automobile Sunday night. Bond set at £2,000 each. They fled when pursued, abandoning the car on Union Ave near Giles’ home, then broke into Adams filling station taking merchandise and $10 in change. Gallia officials said deputies would question them about burglary charges in Gallia and Meigs counties.

Gallus Fon Johnson Alvin Les Queens Charg Giles Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe Union Ave Adams Hatfield Gallia County Meigs Queens Gallia

Gallia County Real Estate Transfers in Walnut and Cheshire Townships

Gallia County records show transfers of parcels totaling acres in Walnut Township and Cheshire Township and easement rights granted to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company. Transfers include Cecil and Thelma Coltoni to Cecil and Artie McDaniel, 28 acres. Robert and Paul Sewell to Joe and Eva Smith, 81 acres. David Bush to Teene Bush, and other listed deeds.

Gallipolis Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Gallia Slanday Cecil Thelma Coltoni Artie McDaniel Walnut Township Robert Aul Sewell Joe Eva Smith Springfield Township David Bush Teene Bush Klock Marie Shade T. G. Dillon Gretha Dillon Cheshire Albert, Tom Avaneil You George A Eunice M Co. Sharp Green Ben C Rhoda Huntington Township B. H Anna MM Huntington Town Clark Inship J. L Bessie Green Henry E Rows Olio Arthur Cora Keeington Morgan T

Patients Listed in Gallipolis News

Names listed include Mrs Mildred Route 4 HH HL 5 City Mag Patton Dana Howell Pomerne 1 and Mrs Carl Meek E M Stevens Jack Meintire 6 ton. Admitted late Monday.

Gallipolis Holver Mildred Mag Patton Dana Howell Pomerne 1 Monda Carl Meek E. M. Stevens Jackett Meintire

Syracuse Rally Slated at Asbury Church Sunday

Syracuse event at Asbury Methodist Church marks Pally Day with a special service. Pomeroy report notes Mrs. Carol Neigier, Syracy, and newborn infant discharged from Holzer Hospital to the Neigier home by Ewing Ambulance.

Syracuse Asbury Sethodist Pomeroy Mirs Carol Neigier Holzer Hospital theNeigier Ewing Ambulance

Television Week Opens as Broadcasters Convene in New York

In New York area television week unfolds with the second annual Television Broadcasters Association conference billed as the official curtain raising on CASEY acuity. Programs include Ellery Queen back from vacation and CBS and ABC listings featuring Jack Carson Dinah Shore Sinatra and The Lone Ranger among others.

New York Television Week Television Broadcasters Association Casey Frank Morganskit Kay Kyser CBS Jack Carson Sinatra Dinah Shore Eddie Bracken ABC Mes Xavier “Cugar Earl Wilson

Pomeroy Teachers Attend Annual Art Meeting

Four Pomeroy school teachers attended the annual meeting of the Ohio Education Association Art Department in Columbus on Oct. 6. Attending were Margaret Hysell of Central Elementary, Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, Genevieve Stobart, principal of Central School, and Anna Vaughan, teacher at Central School.

Pomeroy Pomeroy School Ohio Education Assocation Art Department Columbus Margaret Hysell Central Element School C. S. Gibbs Genevieve Stobart Central School Anna Vaughan

Twenty Attend Farm Bureau Meeting in Reedsville

Twenty persons attended the Farm Bureau Council No. 3 meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Bolin. J Hartnger presided with a report on legislative matters by Harry and a through the West presentation by G L ae and Theodore Reed. Attendees listed include J E Hartinger D Hartinger Harry Guthrie Theodore Reed Earl Humphreys Samuel Michael G L Michael Elmer Kante O D Patterson Lawrence Roush Janice Roush Larry Roush Warren Pickens and others. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs J E D B Ear.

Reedsville Farm Bureau Council No Howard Bolin J. ©. Hartger Harry G. L Theodore Reed J. EE D. Hartinger Harry Guthrie Earl Humphreys Samuel Michael G. L. Michael Elmer Kante O. D. Patterson Lawrence Roush Janice Larry Roush Warren Pickens J. E. DB. Ear

Second Ward Firemen Have Woodchuck Meal

Members of the Second Ward Fire Department enjoyed a meal Sunday evening as Ted Mankins Jack Stivers Pete Hepp and Charles Hoffner provided 12 groundhogs served with home baked beans mashed potatoes gravy and trimmings.

Pomeroy Second Ward Fire Department Ted Mankins Jack Stivers Pete Hepp Charles Hoffner

Prison Term Starts Today

Jesse KR Embree alias Roy Dixon sent to Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield to serve 1 to 25 years for robbery. Forrest Ed Anderson of Charleston S C arrested by NY Central Railroad police and jailed in Meigs Jail, arraigned and fined $10. George E Russell of Middleport jailed on intoxication charge at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Pomeroy Jesse KR. Embree Roy Dixon Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Forrest Ed Anderson Charleston S. C New York Central Railroad Meigs Percy L

Initiation Planned for MIDDLEPORT-Evangeline Chapter Meeting

CBS will hold a special meeting and initiation on Thursday in Middleport. Stewart Hawkins announced the start time as 7:30 p.m. at a local venue.

Middleport — Evangeline Chapter CBS Stewart Hawkins

Sissons Welcome Alfred Nathan Sisson

Mr and Mrs Le land Tim E Sisson of 131 Butternut Ave announce the birth of a son October 4 at Holzer Hospital. Alfred Nathan weighs seven pounds. Grandparents are Nathan Sisson and Mrs Paulina Angeletti of Pomes sow.

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