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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1945

Page

13

City Solons Hold Meeting Discussing Roads Lights and Bills

POMEROY Ohio October council session covered Lincoln Hill street light requests ten homes meeting Meigs Water Co. billing concerns and traffic signal enforcement. Mayor Howell reported road improvements and cautioned against grass clippings in catch basins. a $3000 bond resolution was approved and other measures tabled.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Meigs Water Co Conn Williams the Cavett Construction Co Paul French Hobart Dilion Herman Hoffner Clarence Idle Lincoln Hill Addition George Howell Howell Meigs Water Co Meigs County Condor St Court Main St Walter Wolfe Alvin Norgis Robinson Fugate Karr Campbell Chapman Finance Committee

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Life

The Young Adult Class at United Methodist Church held a social with twelve members. Hostesses Mary Martha Smith and Mary Jo Saunders served a chili supper and friends gathered for bridge with prizes awarded. An after football dance occurred at Odd Fellows Hall with Margaret and her Rhythm Makers. Various club meetings and personal notices follow, noting reunions, travels, discharges, weddings, and local events in Pomeroy and Meigs County.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Mary Martha Smith Mary Jo Saunders Ruth @ckson Odd Fellows Hall Margaret

Middleport social notes and personal updates

The October Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs. George Higgenbotham home with 28 members. Daisy Jasper led devotionals and gifts were given to departing members. Eric Richard Chambers celebrated first birthday with grandparents Herbert and Edith Chambers. Service Wives Club planned Halloween events. Numerous Local residents reported moves, visits, illnesses, and travel. several moved to Columbus or Charleston. others attended fairs and homecomings. Don Dillon and veterans returned from service.

Middleport First Presbyterian,Church George Higgenbotham Harry Hysell Margaret Elia Hysell Daisy Jasper Frank Ginther Jasper Ralph Zandel Rosseters George Reynolds Margaret Boice Columbus Beulah White Hysell Eric Richard Chambers Herbert Chambers Eric Richard Chambers

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Meigs County Court

Meigs County Common Pleas Court records show two divorce actions. Edna Manley sues Charles Manley for extreme cruelty. the couple married in 1935 and have two children. Inez Whited by Effie Sanders seeks divorce from Charles Whited. married in 1944 with one child and cruelty alleged.

Pomeroy Meigs County Edna Manley Charles Manley Inez Whited Effie Sanders Charles Whited

Family reunion marks Lt Gallagher homecoming in Middleport

Lt Dennis Gallagher of the glider division US Air Forces returns from 19 months in Italy to Middleport to visit his parents Mr and Mrs C P Gallagher and reunite with his wife and young son on his mother’s birthday. PTA TO MEET THURSDAY POMEROY It is announced the Junior-Senior PTA gathers at the Junior High School Thursday at 7 30 pm for the annual reception and tea for new teachers. All parents urged to attend. CLASS WILL MEET MIDDLEPORT Tonight the Local Berean Class of the Church of Christ hosts a masqued Halloween party at Mrs Lawrence Reeds Front Street home.

Pomeroy Harley Swisher U.S.N S. Pacific Arlene Neutzling William Yarborough Betty Newman Lincoln Hill Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Pic Clarence Imboden Foreign Service Patty Watson Ohio University William Watson Clarence Boster Texas Meigs Gallia Helen Williamson Gallipolis J. L. Fauber R. E. Boicé Phil Williamson Carl Shields Lewis Stevens Hampton Yas Rutland Greta Price Grace Episcopal Church Herman Warner Lancaster Barber B Lewis Long U.S. Army Ben Netutzling Claude Durst Charles McNamee Holzer Hospital Middleport Edward McIntosh Kay Frances Margaret Sauer Rutland St McIntosh R. V. Ebersbach Fred Schroath Ann Diamond W. Va William Reynolds Char. Jeston Santi Barsotti Nitro Norma Lippi Oscar Scholl Josie Turner Karen Turner Milton Hood Jimmy New Jersey Atlantic City Fairmont B. W. Hamilton Allen E. R. Lama John Talbott Tooley George van Zandt Huntington van Zandt Margaret Coughenour Marvin Freeman Yolanda Dilgard Boyd Dilgard Gravel Hill Henry Freeman Lakewood Richard Freeman Don Dillon Army June Pratt Harold Lohse Columbus Lohse General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Pleasant Lohses Florence Bush Gene Viola Sanborn Badger Construction Company Oak Ridge Tenn A. A. Bing Julia Mae Shilansky W. P. Wilburn James Souders Thor Olson F. C. Bardin Richard Atkins Karen E. M. Wood Charles Wood Bracky Norma Jean French Charleston Donald Mills Warren Bennett Charles Asa Bradbury Paul Smith Glenn Roush William Beaver Camp Atterbury Maxine Mankin Becky Shop Ruth Wise Miss Mankin Gertrude Kloes W. Yeaguer Kentucky Bee Carnahan Bonnie Dennis Gallagher U.S. Air Forces Italy Williamson C. P. Gallagher Gallagher Main St PTA Church of Christ Mra Lawrence Reed Front St

Choir Reorganized In Pomeroy United Methodist Church

The Youth Choir of the United Methodist Church in Pomeroy has been reorganized with Mrs Marcelline Buell, vocal music supervisor in the Pomeroy schools, as director. They appeared Sunday during morning worship and Mrs Buell presented a solo.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church Marcelline Buell Buell

Legion Oath Taken by Veterans at Drew Webster Post

Fifteen World War II veterans received the obligatory oath at a Drew Webster Post American Legion meeting led by Post Commander Don Wood. New members include Knight, Sargent, Hannell, Jesse, Smith, Chapman, Stout, Brickles, Brennick, Green, Hicks, Ible, Osborn, Jeffers, and Cook. The group revived the drum and bugle corps, announced the 8th District convention in Murray City on Oct 27, and discussed delegates. A Girl Scouts contribution was noted. refreshments followed with 50 attendees.

Pomeroy Don Wood Drew Webster Post American Legion Legion Hall Howard J. Knight Doyle W. Sargent Marvin E Hannell Albert Jesse William E. Smith Ralph V. Chapman Clyde E H. Stout Earl W. Brickles George J. Brennick Hollie Green George H. Hicks C. H. Ible Bernard Osborn Charles J. Jeffers Royal J. Cook Ernest Lallance Ray Reuter A. C. Bradford Marvin Hannell Joe Vacish Ralphi Gilmore Alonzo Custer Orris Harris

John Werner Opens Radio Repair Shop

John Werner opens a radio repair shop on N Second Ave in Middleport assisted by his sister Katherine Werner. The shop operates evenings and Saturdays. Werner previously worked at Gilmore Auto Supply in Pomeroy.

Middleport John Werner General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Pleasant N_ Second Ave Gilmore Auto Supply Pomeroy Werner Katherine Werner

Meigs County Veterans Honored At State DAV Convention

Meigs County veterans led by Jack Thomas received accolades after the 24th annual Columbus DAV convention October 12 13 14. Thomas was elected to the state executive committee with Turner Wogan Marcinko named delegates and committee roles noted. The gathering approved measures to improve medical care hospitalization and compensation for disabled veterans.

Pomeroy Jack Thomas Meigs Disabled American Veterans DAV Columbus Thomas Benjamin F. Turner John Wogan Rodrick Marcinko Turner Zanesville John Wagan Department

Halloween Masquerade Party at First Baptist Church

Plan for a masquerade Halloween party at First Baptist Church in Middleport on Thursday evening at 7 30 p m. Hostesses include Mrs Charles Roush Mrs George Werner Mrs Gail Miller Mrs Leo Russell and Mrs Russell Mills.

Middleport First Baptist Church Charles Roush George Werner Gail Miller Leo Russell Russell Mills

Tag Day Set For Middleport Band Drive

Annual Tag Day for the Middleport School Band will be held Nov. 27. Mrs Leo Kennedy chairs the drive with help from Mrs BDallen Mrs Gan Miller Mrs Paul Smart and Mrs Siward Towksbury. Twenty five members attended the Band Boosters meeting in Middleport. Court in Session: Chines La Porte et al vs Meigs Developing Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co Tae K bin E. A. McCullough et al heard in Meigs County Court with Judge Edgar Ervin. Mr Rubin former party President examined. case continued one week.

Middleport Middlepot Band Boosters Association Leo Kennedy Bdallen Gan Miller Paul Smart Siward Pomlaroy Chines la Porte Et al Qe Meigs Developing Company Ohio Fuel Gas Company Tae K bin

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