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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
9
Wednesday three divorce petitions were filed. Laura Jean Locke sues Linzey Locke for extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Mary Lew sues Clarence Lewis for gross neglect of duty. William P. Grueser sues Jeanett Grueser.
Diesel consumption in the United States is dominated by railroads which account for roughly a quarter of all diesel fuel used. The figure highlights the rail sector's heavy energy demand and efficiency considerations.
Middleport reports numerous church women gatherings this month. Circle No. 1 of First Presbyterian met at Mrs. Dea Hayes’s home with discussions led by Mrs. Marcus Chambers and readings from a letter by Mrs. Jamison’s daughter. Other groups met at Heath Methodist and First Baptist churches to discuss Crusade for Christ projects, school programs, and Halloween themed socials.
Leon PTA met October 13 in the Leon schoolhouse with president H W Morgan presiding. A report on obtaining a building for hot lunches was given after a board of education meeting. Work began on the new structure under Charles King supervision, with numerous members and guests listed among refreshments. Projects for the year were set, new circle designation approved, and costumes for Halloween sweets were planned.
Band Boosters met with president Mrs Karl Owen naming the rummage and bake sale committee for the Dutton room area Oct 31 and Nov 1. The Tag Day drive set for Nov 22 includes Mrs John Hawkins Jr and other named members.
Pomeroy social notes report Mrs. Jed Webster Sr leading JOF class devotions with a prayer by Mrs. Vernon Howell. A bazaar was discussed with no firm plans. Refreshments for 17 were served by Teresa Potts, Mrs. Howell, and Mrs. Nease. Several residents noted travel visits and gatherings with relatives in Belle West Virginia Punxsutawney Mason Dayton and Harrisonville.
Ruth Nease arrived yesterday for a three week vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nease. She is a senior student at White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus. Weekend visitors included Mrs. Bentz Wolfe and sister Mrs. Zana Baxter of Martins Ferry and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sadler of Wheeling W Va. Martha Jane Meyers, graduate.
Recent marriage licenses issued in Meigs County include Henry C. Linday 21 and Joan Dowell 21 of Long Bottom. Earl Garland 26 and Del ma Markin 24 of Pomeroy. Earl Edward Jr 23 and Thena Lilly 22 of Racine. Harley Rife 20 and Mildred Cleland 17 of Dexter. Edmond Doone 23 and Anna Louise McCoy 18 of Racine. Conrad R. Sanford 33 and Mary R. Coles 22 of Long Bottom. Howard Ruddy 33 and Marjorie M. Hadden 28 of Pomeroy. James H. Poteet 36 and Oma Wiseman 42 of Chester. Binum Walls 35 and Minerva Perry 29 of Middleport. A A Richards 48 and Helen E. Watkins 25 of Long Bottom. Ona North Jr 29 embalmer and Merrellen Shultz 21 of Racine. Glennis Phillips 21 cab driver Athens and Betty Hornsby 21 of Middleport. Carl David Gardner 21 carpenter Gallipolis and Mary Frances Cook 21 of Middleport. George Rice 22 factory worker Point Pleasant and Eileen Lines 21 of Pomeroy. Arthur E. Clark 35 Huntington W Va and Lillian A. Flegg 36 Middleport. Jack D. Harris 23 truck driver Onait W Va and Ruby Mee Clung 21 clerk Pomeroy.
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