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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

8

Pomeroy Downtown Coaches Elect Officers At Meeting

Fred Crow Jr, former Pomeroy athlete, was chosen president of the Pomeroy Downtown Coaches Association. Fred Rosenbaum, father of two PHS players, became vice president, Robert Roberts named secretary, and J E White treasurer. A ten member executive committee will be appointed later. Plans include the annual PHS Football Banquet after the Thanksgiving game. The group also contacted Ohio State coach W H Dye for guidance.

Pomeroy Fred Crow, Jr Pomeroy High School Ohio State University PHS Athletic Association Crow Paul Clifford PHS Panther W. H Tippy) Dye Ohio State Uni

Movie Shown At Federated Church In Pomeroy Tonight

The Pomeroy Council of Churches screens the sound film God of Creation at 8 p m at Federated Church instead of Oct 24. Color astronomy and natural science scenes promote Moody Bible Institute connection. Final prep for Wellston Pomeroy Football Dance. Frank Kappi orchestra to perform at Junior High Gym. Downtown Coaches arrange transport for PHS band. boosters plan strong support for band growth.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Council of Churches Federated Church God of Creation West Coast Moody Bible Institute Dye OSU Wellston-Pomeroy Frank Kappi Coaches PHS

Former Meigs Resident Dies

Funeral notice for Charles W. Jenkinson 87 of Tiffin born in Meigs County and longtime Rocksprings resident. Survived by children Oscar Jenkinson Allen Jenkinson Ruby Remsberg Leona White Helen Weishire and siblings Clara Smith Laura Brewster Brent George W. Henry. Burial in Tiffin Ohio.

Pomeroy Jesse Brewster Charles W. Jenkinson Tiffin Mr. Jenkinson Meigs County Rocksprings Oscar Jenkinson Tees Allen Jenkinson Oklahoma Ruby Remsberg Ypsilanti Mich Leona White Los Angeles Calif Helen Weishire Clara Smith Laura Brewster Brent Walnut Neb George W Denver Henry Gallipolis Ohio

William E. Snyder Dies at Galion Home

William Edward Snyder died at his Galion home. A former Middleport resident, he lived with his family on Railroad Street. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with burial in Cheshire Cemetery.

William E. Snyder Galion Middleport William Edward Snyder Snyder jRailroad St Rawlings-Coats Cheshire

Absentee Ballots Cast Counts Released by Meigs County Clerk

Albert Gloeckner, clerk of the Meigs County Board of Elections, announced that 20 absentee ballots have been cast. Four appeared in person, 12 were mailed, and four were from service members. Valparaiso is noted as a major commercial center on the Pacific coast.

Pomergy Albert Gloeckner Meigs County Board of Elections Election Board Valparaiso South America

Two Groups Pledge Support For Memorial

War Veterans Hospital effort in Meigs County gains backing from the campaign committee and local Granges for a one mill levy to fund a modern county hospital memorial to veterans. Middlesport firemen also support the drive, aiding fund contributions.

Pomeroy War Veterans’ Memorial Hospital Meigs County Edison Hobstetter Land Couit Meigs Leo Vaughan Middles’ Port Vaughan

Thomas Mills Called To Mason City by Death

MIDDLEPORT Thomas Mills Rutland St was summoned to Mason City by the death of his mother Mrs Ela Hutchinson 85 who died Tuesday evening Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p m at the Foglesong funeral home

Middleport Thomas Mills Rutland St Mason City Ela Hutchinson Foglesong Funeral Home

Albany News Notes chronicles weekend guests and visits

Albany portion lists residents hosting relatives and friends from Charleston Spencer Columbus Groveport Athens and Dayton. Notable names include Herbert Ingram J L Ingram Sr Dian Ingram Mary McCann Clara Coffey Dale Price Berton Elliott Ed Lash Faye Baker Cline Norma Jean Cline and others with hospital mentions for Mrs Davis improving.

Albany Herbert Kinder Russell Ingram Nancy Janet Charleston W. Va J. L. Ingram J. L. Ingram, Jr Dian Spencer Floyd Cross Columbus Cross Henry Reeder John Whitehair Mary McCann Albang Davis Ar Hospital Clara Bell Coffey Lyle Jean Groveport Caral Elliott Dale Price Athens George Collins Berton Elliott Jim Lee Elliott Carol Elliott Wilma G. W. Hill Ed Lash Paul Barnes Dayton Faye Baker Cline Norma Jean Cline Will Cline

Meigs Grange Initiates Vinton Unit In Pomeroy

Meigs County Pomona Grange held an initiation ceremony for the Vinton County unit in Allensville. Master Fred Georlein led a team praised for the work with Lucille Leifheit directing tableaux. Fifty-two Meigs Grangers attended under deputy master H. E. Starker.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomona Grange Vinton County Allensville Fred Georlein Lucille Leifheit Pomona Court Leihheit Marian Meredith Dorothy Morrison Ruth Baer Marthe Mora Betty Dean Edward Humphrey Clara Humphrey Paul Sarre Meigs Pomona Grange Fred Googlein Ada Hoskins Mae Mora Theodore Reed Mellie Vale Guy Mittehler Les Vale Betty Lou Genheimer Raymond Cole Jack Powelson Clarence Heaton Earl Starkey Dayton Tubbs Meigs H. E. Starker Meigs County Granges Columbia School

Laurel Cliff News Briefs Update From Local Community

Laurel Cliff reports a district meeting at the church. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Diehl with son Charles visited Columbus. Mr. Wyatt Scheafer and Mr. Vernon also called. Pearl Parker spent a week in Columbus with daughters Cleo Cheryl Jane Jeannine and Mrs. Hugh Ferguson. Enrolment at Laurel Cliff School reaches 100 as PTA discusses school lunches. Several residents moved houses and visited kin in Akron Columbus Wheeling Athens and Upper Thomas Fork. Oldest republic note profiles San Marino in Italy.

Laurel Cliff Lewis Diehl Charles Columbus Wyatt Scheafer Vernon Pearl Parker Cleo Cheryl Jane Jeannine Parker Hugh Fergusen James Gilmore Cleveland Russell Bertha Huffman Akron Dana Oliver Laurel Cliff School P.T.A Ruth Hilt Frank Hilt James Chaffee Wheeling Co. O. Casto Clifford Jacobs Clarence Ackley Athens Orville Allen Ackler Carmen Cottage Upper Thomas Fork

Quisenberrys Reside in Arlington While Serving at Army Post

Captain J F Quisenberry and Mrs Quisenberry, stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana, reside in Arlington Indianapolis. He serves as classification officer of the psychiatric and sociological section at the United States Disciplinary Barracks on the post.

Pomeroy J. F. Quisenberry Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind Arlington Indianapolis Quisenberry United States Disciplinary Barracks

Public Games Party Planned by Middleport B P W Club

Middleport Business and Professional Women plan a public games party for Wednesday Oct 30 at Russell Auto Sales. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments sold. Tickets are on sale through club members. funds support the year's activities and health initiatives.

Middleport Guy Reynolds Mi Nina Russell Virginia Mayes Columbus Russell Auto Sales Reynolds Miss Russell C. ©. Chapman Frank Bean L. J. Heiner Rutland Nan Moore O P. Colegrove H. J. Russell Allen Jenkinson L. E. Reynolds Walter Harris C. B. Forrest C. P. Klein Susan Park

Democratic Women Meet in Meigs County

The Meigs County Women’s Democratic Club gathered Monday at Mrs. C. E. Peoples home on Butternut Ave. Mrs. Peoples, her daughter Mrs. Gladys Gibson and granddaughter Miss Frances Gibson assisted. President Mrs. Charles Mullen presided as guests heard President Truman’s address at 10 p.m. The next meeting is set for November 1 at Red Man’s Hall.

Pomeroy Meigs County Red Man's Hall

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court

Pomeroy Harler L Adams was granted a divorce from Hedy Adams in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on October 15. The defendant was awarded custody of one minor child.

Pomeroy — Harler

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