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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
2
In a one day session the Meigs County Grand Jury met Tuesday and returned 11 indictments, two secret, from 18 cases. Indictments included Raymond Christy for neglect to provide for a pregnant woman with a count for neglect to provide for child. Bertha Little aiding a prisoner to escape. William T. Smith cutting with intent to wound with a count for assault and battery. Leon Donohue neglect to pro- duce etc.
A warning about kidney issues from backache and leg pains. The kidneys remove toxins from blood, and malfunction can cause pains, swelling, nighttime urination, and headaches. Doan's Pills are recommended as relief and to aid flushing wastes from the blood.
Meigs County schools report 3843 old keys collected by students under Miss Wilma Roush in the Old Key Drive. Chester schools lead the county with 946 keys collected. The text also lists cases including neglect and motor vehicle offenses involving individuals such as Edward Schoonover Sherman Henderson and Jesse Little.
Mrs. W. A. Smith hosted a contract bridge evening at E Main St with three tables. Prizes of defense stamps went to Mrs. W. R. Farnham and guest prize to Mrs. Mildred Rice. Several residents and visitors attended or were noted, including Miss Bertha Conde ill at home and Alice Bowen Schaefer awaiting WAAC training.
Children from pre school to high school attended a skating party on Main Street organized by the Pomeroy Recreation Commission with music from the Pomeroy Retail Merchants Association. Rev. Kuether said the group will hold another party next week if warm weather continues. the date will be announced later.
Members of Group 1 of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church began the year with a luncheon at Mrs. Karl Rothermund’s home in Middleport. Mrs. Stewart led devotionals and announced committees while Irene McDowell spoke on denominations aiding defense families. The group plans sewing for the Red Cross and a November 3 meeting at Mrs. Fred Thomas’s home.
Middleport reports multiple moves including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lohse and son taking the McKay home on Coal Street after returning from Shelby. Lohse chemist at W W O W. Robert Lohse family to move to Davis Apartment on Coal Street once ready. Dan Farmer and family moved into remodeled Bank building apartment. Farmer formerly Perrysburg instrumental teacher now at W V O O W.
Mrs Clara Murray hosted weekend guests including relatives Mrs A B Misner Mrs Mary Ann Mc Cartney and Mr and Mrs George Stidard of Akron. Misner couple have three sons in military service with one in Australia shown in a newsreel.
Local officials say only 100 dollars allotted to Pomery and Middleport for civilian defense work, while 1000 dollars go to county use. Executive director McMaster and Field Director Ferguson plan to visit within a week to fix finances. a 500 dollar job cannot be done with 100 dollars.
MHS Yellow Jackets host Wellston Golden Rockets in their second league game at the local stadium tomorrow night at 8. Coach M H Fowler vows better play after a 6 6 tie with Logan last week. Calisthenics and drills focus on blocking tackling and new plays as the lineup remains unsettled. Logan beat Wellston 20 12.
A representative from the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. will interview laborers for work in the steel mill at the United States Employment Service Office in City Hall. Interviews are Friday 1 to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM. No skilled labor is required.
Robert Tasker an electrician at Covert Baking Company was seriously hurt when a piece of machinery fell on his heel. He was finishing his employment and preparing to move to California for new work and had lived in the area for several years.
Meigs County residents are urged to plan and plant 1943 Victory Gardens to feed families and aid wartime efforts. Steps include cleaning garden debris, designing a crop plan, selecting a site, testing soil, using rotation, green manure crops, and applying manure, with county extension office help available.
A county transportation committee led by Herbert F. Shields is organized to help farmers and farm truckers complete certificates of war necessity. The AAA office will host the committee, and certificates must be carried on all operating commercial vehicles after November 15. Many applications are already mailed. those unable to fill them out may receive assistance.
A story hour will be held Saturday at the Pomeroy Public Library for children from preschool to 12 years. Tales include Hansel The Gander by Kathrine Kuebeer and Blaze and the Gypsies by C W Anderson. Sessions run 10 to 12 under Miss Anna Weed supervision. library closed to the public during hours.
Mrs Adeline Fox Pomeroy, 82, of Rutland died at her daughter’s home Mrs C A Swick after a week of illness. Survived by one daughter. four children predeceased. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at the Baptist Church Rutland with burial in Miles Cemetery.
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