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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

3

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR Opens Year Under New Regent

Pomeroy Meigs County DAR meets at Mrs Edward Starks Lincoln Hill home as new regent Mrs Charles Baird presides. Program covers charter day luncheon heirloom exhibit and Flag Day picnic. Edison Hobstetter explains Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital plan. Charles Baird performs piano piece March of the Dwarves.

Francis Wi. Klein Pomeroy Edward Stark Lincoln Hill Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Charles Baird Baird George Lasher Are Connelsville Wiss Bess Sanborn Dor Schaefer Pearl Hysell Virs Hysell Patiich Lochary Mane Richman Mix Paul Dillard P K Smith E W Kingsland Mesdames Eshe Warren E Lasher George Darvils L Lo Keller H C Pownall Alfreté Elberfeld Patrick Lochary Thomas Google Ruel Finsterwald Marion Welch Homer Carleton J E Foster R Knight Manning Webster O P Klein Misses Lenore Giles Bess Sanborn Daisie Saunders Addie Bradfield Ruth Daniels Ruth Gorsuch F J Reed Ways Homer G “Mcllen Homer G Hilen, DD First Presbyterian Church Hddleport Jonathan Weigs Mellen Mourt Vernon

Meigs Teacher's Car Recovered After Theft

MIDDLEPORT The automobile of Miss Lucille Smith, left at the Legion Service Station on West Main Street, Pomeroy, to be washed Friday evening, was reported missing Saturday morning. The car was recovered at Carroll where it was found wrecked. Miss Smith is a teacher at Middleport High School.

Middleport Lucille Smith Legion Service Station West Main St Pomeroy Carroll Miss Smith Middleport High School Ole Kellogg Galton Walter Hayes Mill St John Lois Ann Roush Esther Gilmore Cincinnati Bible Seminary Gilbert Hayes Jerry Leonard Hawk McArthur the Deckers Racine Deckers Carroll Meadows Frank Holub Columbus R C Meadows

Middleport social events highlight Homebuilders class

The Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ held an anniversary dinner at the church with Halloween decor and a ten-seat setting. Mrs Marie Curd presided as president with William Theobald as toastmaster, and program features included vocal duets, a poem, humorous readings, group singing, and a piano solo. Officers for the coming year were announced, and a class history was read.

Middleport Church of Christ Philothea Society Marie Curd William Theobald Eva Baile Murel Bradford Clance Erwin Agnes Theobald Curd Wallace Bradford Budd Wilson Mary Skinner Erwin Elizabeth Lohse Walli Hazel Wilson Mildred Klees Elzabeth Roush Maxine “McHaffie

Party Postponed by Legion Tonight in Middleport

The Fenney Bennett Post American Legion party in Middleport is postponed until next Tuesday due to White Shrine hall meeting this week. In Pomeroy Jason P Meek Forbes Tenn held on intoxication charge by local police. J Warren relocates Free Highway offices from Belpre to Hanging Gardens on Main Street.

Middleport Fenney- Bennett Post American Legion Pomeroy Jason P Meek Forbes, Tenn J. Warren Free Highway Belpre Hanging Gardens Main St

Marriage Licenses Issued In Meigs County Probate Court

Meigs County Probate Court recently issued marriage licenses to Earl Dunfee and Ermalee Bowen. James Spencer and Dorris Gaul. Ralph Berstler and Geneta Haynes. Robert Craig and Ethel Lishey. John Radciffe and Edna Workman. Everett Pearson and Mildred Moon. Roy Castor and Rene Perry. Sidney Stewart and Evelyn Halles. John Wheeler and Bett Gardner. Herbert L Bush and Pauline Johnson. Clarence R Britton and Golda Parsons. David Yates and Norma Torrence. John L Cannon and Helen Mathes. Earl Scarberts and Garnett Ramey. Max Tawney and Jo Ann Hager. George Randolph Jr and Iney Stewart.

Pomeroy Meigs County Earl Dunfee Scott Town Ermalee Bowen James Spencer Racine Dorris Gaul Sumner Ralph Berstler New Concord Geneta Haynes Pomero Robert Craig Glouster Ethel Lishey Middleport John Radciffe Edna Workman Everett Pearson Gallipolis Mildred “Oon Roy Castor McArthur Rene Perry Sidney Stewart Evelyn Halles John Wheeler Bett Jean Gardner Herbert L Bush Pauline Johnson Clarence R Britton Golda Parsons David Yates Cleveland Norma Jean Torrence Long Bottom John L Cannon Ctssille Ky Helen D Mathes Earl W Scarberts Point Pleasant Garnett Ramey Hobson Max H Tawney Huntington Jo Ann Hager George Randolph Jr Iney Stewart

WSCS Will Convene at Heath Methodist Church

WSCS session of Heath Methodist Church will meet October 7. meeting at 7 30 pm with Miss Ruth Drake as program leader. She will introduce sturdy material on India and lead the discussion.

Middleport WSCS Heath Methodist Church Ruth Drake India

Young Veterans Republican Club Meets Thursday

POMEROY The Young Veterans Republican Club of Meigs County will meet at the Republican Headquarters Last Building 105 Second St at 7 30 pm Thursday All young Republican veterans are invited William B Ebersbach chairman announced CONDITION IMPROVES MIDDLEPORT Mrs Sarah Bennett visiting sister Mrs Minerva Childers Vine St improves from a sprained ankle and twisted knee from walking in Grant St SOTICE Embalmers license examination by Bard of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Ohio set for October 3 and 14 at Deshler Wallick Hotel Columbus Ohio per Section 1335-4 Ohio. Secretary-Treasurer:

Pomeroy Young Veterans Republican Club Meigs Second St William B Ebersbach Middleport Sarah Bennett Minerva Childers Vine St Grant St Sotice Bard of Embalmere and Funeral Directors of Ohio Deshler Wallick Columbus Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Bote Bagratary Robert Wolfe Walter Wolfe Nastors Tex Myers Fred Swarvel Lawrence Laning Cincinnati Ralph Zink Betsy Ebersbach Ohoniversity R W Ebersbach Raymond Parker R H Murray Waterly Shoemaker Norma Chillicothe Helen Nease Spring Ave Norma Shoemaker Rose Maré (Nease) Riggs Tom Dave Terrell Glenn Will Edward Humphrey Athens Road Lancaster Fritz Durst Fire My Durst Erie Katie Roos Naylors Runds Grover Orr Bexles Cecil Ward Benton Penn Lancaster Fair Carl McKeever Jimmie Dayton

Corn Fertilizer Plow Down Tests Readied for Farmers

Meigs County reports on fertilizer plow down tests on Carnahan Racine and Don Myers Long Bottom farms with harvest weights and moisture determinations at Ohio State University to yield accurate field results later this year. The piece also covers blue comb disease in poultry, pond and water needs, farm land values, and notes on the Ohio Animal Nutrition Conference.

C. E. Blakeslee L Pomeroy Dr. Dodd Omo State University Meigs County Ruby Pigott Long Bottom Mr Pigott Meigs Soul Conservation District Meigs County Aaa Ohio Oho Columbus Ohio State University

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Garden Club Meeting

Hemlock Grove Garden Club hosted by Mrs Olin Genheimer at Athens Road with 14 members present. Prizes awarded for flower arrangements and miniature pansies. refreshments served. Local residents and visitors from Columbus, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas appear in notes, along with weekend visits, game attendances, and family updates.

Clara Heines Freda Heines Wayne Swisher Wilma Terrell Betty Richard Rachael Genheimer Jamice Roush

Meigs County Church Plans World Community Day Program

Middleport Meigs County Council of Churches met at Heath Church to plan World Community Day observed the first Friday in November. Officers of the Council of Church Women include Mrs Rothrock president Mrs Pace treasurer Mrs Bradford secretary with Mrs Cook Mrs Riether Mrs Huber and Mrs Smith aiding. The program theme is The Price of Enduring Peace and the council aims to prepare gift kits of clothing for destitute Europeans.

Middleport Meigs County Council of of Churcnes Heath Cook Ralph Riether Lena Huber Harss Sruth Fraser Rkidtie Kats

Tuppers Plains Road Library Station Opens

Miss Xellie Glass, Pomeroy librarian, announced the opening of a library station in the H E Simpson Drug Store on Tuppers Plains Road. About 70 books will be placed for public use with an honor system requiring borrowers to sign a card and return books on time.

Pomeroy Xellie Glass H E Simpson Tuppers Plains

Theft Suspect Is Arrested At Canton

Pomeroy police believe they netted one of two men tied to a Legion Service Station break in Canton on W Main Street. Entry via rear window yielded $35 in change and a 1946 sedan belonging to Lucile Smith was driven away. Jerry Rosellti was arrested. another suspect sought.

Pomeroy Legion W Main St Theodore Ebersbach Lucile Smith Middleport Walter E. Wolfe Canton Police Jerry Rosellti Carroll County Smith Carrollton Rosellt Meigs County Roselili Sersice Lucille Smith Jeremy Miss Smaith

Fisherman Meinhart Lands 10 Pound Muskie Surprise Catch

Surprised angler Phil Meinhart battled a 10 pound muskie by Upper Monkey Run after hooking it near the Ohio Power spillway bridge on a calm Sunday. He used artificial bait and a steel rod, fought the fish for two minutes, and then landed it in his boat drawing local attention.

Meinhart Ohlo Power Pometroy-“asen Apm Upper Monkey Run

Four Homes Burglarized in Meigs County

Sheriff Welker investigated four break ins last week in Meigs County. The Fred Thomas cabin near Long Bottom, the Hartenbach cabin also near Long Bottom, the Alce Grapes home near Langsville, and the Lee Roush cabin near Langsville were burglarized with thefts of household furnishings bedding and appliances reported.

Pomeroy Sherif Welker Fred Thomas Long Bottom George Hartenbach Hts Langsville Meigs Lee Roush

Divorce Action Filed in Meigs County Court

Rosie Manley filed for divorce from Ira Manley in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Allegations include gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as grounds. The couple share two minor children.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Rosie Manley Ira Manley

Man Arrested After Eblen Is Attacked

Charles Copper Eblen seven was assaulted on Mulberry Ave in Pomeroy. A fan named J T Roger of Static Tenn was arrested after a struggle left Eblen on the street. Roy Wight deputy police arrested a young man taking a key from a business door, and Roger was jailed on assault with intent to rob.

Pomeroy Charles Copper) Eblen Muberry Ave J. T Roger Static Tenn Walter E. Wolfe Pomeroy Palce Eblen Upm Roy Wight Pomero Wright Mulberry Ave Jihe Mans Welker Roger

Relief Box Sent by ABC in Meigs Chapter Drive

Mrs Harry Ohlinger executive secretary of the Meigs Red Cross reports shipment of women and children's clothing to foreign relief. The total includes 36 baby blankets and sacques and 15 cotton dresses for women and children. Local Red Cross office has more cotton dresses and yarn to knit sleeveless sweaters scarves and helmets for servicemen. Contact local office to participate. Frank Sapp fixed ten dollar fine for unlawful parking on a highway in Pomeroy. He appeared before Mayor George Howell.

Pomeroy Harry Ohlinger Meigs Chapter Red Cross Meigs Ohlinger Frank Sapp Pomeerov George Howell

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