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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1944
Page
22
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce heard Marlin Geiger of WestVaco Corp. discuss chlorine industry needs. He cited brine quality, labor, water access, and plant costs from 50k to 75k per ton, urging riverfront site and integration of soda and caustic soda plants. He praised local labor and noted brine demand from Charleston.
The Junior-Senior Parent-Teacher Association will meet at Senior High School Thursday at 7 30 p m. Following the business session there will be a reception for new members. All members and potential joiners are urged to attend.
POMEROY social notes report a Halloween themed J. C. F. Class gathering at the Tompkins home with devotionals led by Mrs. Parker and business led by Mrs. Russell. Members voted $10 to the National War Fund and $5 to the PTA health light fund. Masks contest awarded to Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Mitchell. Many names appear across meetings of Twilight Garden Club and HGL.G. group with new members welcomed and a constitution drawn. Other notices include births, a furlough, and local residents visiting or returning from service with several families named. The Portland briefs mention ongoing church Sunday School events and regional visits.
Drew Webster Post American Legion held its regular meeting Monday night led by Commander Ernest Lallance. Frank B. Will reported the post is in excellent condition with dues paid on par with last year. J M Thornton spoke on the GI Bill changes. The post voted to contribute to schools for the purchase of germicidal lamps to promote health.
Mr and Mrs J F Brumley of Meigs County travel to Toledo after the death of Mrs H H Hysell in California from a heart attack. A former Bragbury resident and Church of Christ member, she is survived by her husband four daughters and a son.
A wartime letter reveals a widow reflecting on lost future with her husband Bede. She recalls eight years of marriage, the soldier’s last letters, and urges others to send hope in a note to their in service loved ones. The piece underscores heavy grief, memory, and the power of a letter from home. The Meigs County Public Health Office notes Chester schools have resumed after health checks. Dr. W. Elis reports children appear physically fit.
Millions of sufferers have found quick relief from itching and burning using a cooling soothing ointment. A user notes the relief and a full night’s sleep after applying Petersons Ointment. Available at druggists 35c a box 60c with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
Seventy two youths from Methodist churches across Meigs County gathered at the United Methodist Church Monday for the County Youth Fellowship business meeting, social time, and refreshments. The next gathering is set for Middleport on November 27 with other church activities including a Saturday masquerade at the parsonage.
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