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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1948

Page

8

VA warns on training report submissions for veterans

Substitution payments for on the job veterans trainees and apprentices will be suspended if reports are not filed by November 10. If monthly reports are 60 days late, training will be discontinued. October reports go to the Veterans Administration in Marietta Ohio. forms available from the War Veterans Service Department in Pomeroy or Marietta.

Pomeroy Veterans Administration Front St. Marietta Ohio War Veterans’ Service Department Court St. Pomeroy Marietta

Middleport Band Gears Up For Home Game Half Time Show

The Middleport Marching Band under Raymond Maxwell plans an outstanding half time program for the Middleport Nelsonville game with extra rehearsals. Nelsonville will join in the half time honors. The group recently performed in Jackson with the Jackson Junior and Senior bands, presenting Stormy Weather Blue Skies to an ovation. Notables at the game included numerous local residents and Cincinnati visitors while Virginia Mayes assisted as chaperone.

Middleport Raymond Maxwell Jackson Frank Whites Paul Swishers Guy Walters L. W. McComases Edward Lee Owen Finks Winona Nancy Fink W. P. Walshes David Darsts, Jr Gene Keig Charles M. Pomeroy Marvin Murray Willis Anthonys Tom Anthonys Lancaster Harold Chases Jack Kauff Jack Bachner Paul Johnson Lester Yeanger Shirley Mills Bob Tewksbury Bob Fisher Charles Winston Charles Guthrie Sally Schaaf Danny Sanborn Eugene Coleman Franklin Richards Nellie Walter Anna Howell Geraldine Pullen Jean Clark Mary Louise Thomas Ida Lee Hartley Joan Gilmore Iris Palmer Virginia Winston

Second Annual Halloween Festival Scheduled in Racine

Racine Post 602 of the American Legion schedules its second Halloween Festival on Friday and Saturday on Racine main street. Free square dancing, contests with prizes, a masked costume parade, apple bobbing and pie eating, plus Gus races. The Racine High School marching band performs at 7 30 p m Friday. An estimated crowd of about 1000 attended last year’s event.

Racine American Legion E. A. Wingett Fred Sayre Racine High Hoor Bernard Krinke

Marriage of Miss Mary Grate to Leland Brown in Middleport

Miss Mary Grate and Leland Brown wed Saturday in a double ring ceremony at the Grate home. The event also marked the Grates 43rd wedding anniversary. Dr. Homer G. McMillen officiated as the couple exchanged vows before family and friends.

Middleport Grate Mary Grate J. H. Grate Leland Brown Clarence Rupe Mr. Brown Homer G. McMillen Edward Tewksbury Wellston Clarence Brown Albany Janis Grate Charles Tewksbury Asa Houck Edith Young Bettie Wise Dorothy Turner Zerkle Walnut St Brown Imperial Electric Co Iva Brown Gallipolis Blanche McCormick Rutland Seidenable Terry Five Points

Treveys Bay Funeral Home Opens Trevey Finsterwald

Otis M. Trevey formerly of Bellaire purchases Finsterwald funeral home on Butternut Ave from Hazel Finsterwald. Son Howard W. Trevey joins to form Trevey Finsterwald funeral home with formal opening planned for November 7.

Pomeroy Otis M. Trevey Bellaire Finsterwald Butternut Ave Hazel Finsterwald Howard W. Trevey Trevey-Finsterwald Funeral Home

Four Arrests From Restaurant Fight In Pomeroy

Pomeroy police were called to the White House restaurant by Holly Green to quiet a disturbance that led to the arrest of Glen Walker, James Walker, and two spouses from Springfield. After a Sunday hearing in Mayor Canaday’s court, Glen, James, and Mrs James Walker were fined 25 dollars plus costs for assault and battery, while Mrs Glen Walker was fined 5 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace. The mayor suspended the fines after Green interceded for the defendants.

Pomeroy White House Holly Green Glen Walker James Walker Springfield D. A. Canaday James Wiker Green

Annual Inspection Slated at Rocksprings Grange

POMEROY The annual inspection of the Rocksprings Grange will be held Thursday at 8 p m with Deputy Master H E Starkey in charge. The Third Degree will be exemplified by the Young Peoples Degree Team announced Worthy Master Lucille Leifheit.

Pomeroy Rocksprings H. E. Starkey Young Peoples Lucille Leifheit

Child Welfare Work Initiated by Local Auxiliary

POMEROY The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church has started a local welfare program for children. Mrs John Lietwiler is named chair of the committee. The effort will run alongside the overseas relief bundles program.

Pomeroy The Episcopal Church John Lietwiler Overseas Reef

Six Books Arrive at Pomeroy Library

Pomeroy Public Library receives six new titles announced by librarian Mrs Lucy Gainer. The list includes The Cleft Rock by Alice Tisdale Hobart Tomorrow Will Be Better by Betty Smith Catalina by Somerset Maugham Pioneer Preacher by Opal Leigh Berryman A Guide to Confident Living by Norman Vincent Peale and John Goffe's Mill by George Woodbury.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Public Library Lucy Gainer Cleft Rock Alice Tisdale Hobart Betty Smith Catalina Somerset Maugham Opal Leigh Berryman Norman Vincent Peale John Goffe George Woodbury

Melody Mountaineers to Perform at Bradbury School

Announcement notes appearance of the Melody Mountaineers at Bradbury school Wednesday at 8 p.m. The radio entertainers will be presented by the PTA for the benefit of the school children.

Middleport Melody Mountaineers Bradbury School PTA

Halloween Carnival at Rutland High School Auditorium

A Halloween carnival is planned at Rutland High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday with entertainment and a spook house at the masked event.

Rutland

Pomeroy WCTU to Meet Tuesday at Federated Church

Mrs. Glenroy Ewing announces the Pomeroy Women’s Christian Temperance Union will gather in the Federated Church next Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a regular meeting.

WCTU Glenroy Ewing Pomeroy Wctu Federated Church

Masons Name Vaughan Pomeroy Delegate for State Convention

Walter Vaughan of Pomeroy Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons will depart Tuesday for Dayton to represent the local lodge in the state convention of the order.

Masons Vaughan Pomeroy Walter Vaughan Dayton Pomeroy Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons

Executor Appointed for Harry Will Estate

Herman H. Pomeroy was named executor of the Harry Will estate in Salisbury Township by probate court last week.

Pomeroy Herman H. Will Harry Will Salisbury Township

New Jersey Visitor Pomeroy Visits Teaneck Sister

Mrs. Henry Ewing is visiting this week at the home of her sister Mrs. Russell Knox in Teaneck New Jersey.

New Jersey Pomeroy Henry Ewing Russell Knox Teaneck N. J

Association to Meet Pomeroy

Meigs County Sunday School Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Kings Methodist Church in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Sunday School Association Kings Methodist Church

Birthday honors for Mrs Rose Scines in Leon West Virginia

Twenty three relatives attended the birthday celebration for Mrs Rose Scines at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Scines. A three tier cake decorated in white ice cream and coffee was served as guests brought gifts and flowers for her 84th birthday. Mrs Scines lives in Leon West Virginia.

Rose Scines John Scines Scines

Robson Family Dinner Hosts Guests From Local Areas

Mr. and Mrs. William Robson hosted a family dinner at their Gravel Hill home Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Ervin’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ervin of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ervin of S. Second Ave., and Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Kerns with Peggy Robson and daughter Judy of Lincoln St.

William Robson Gravel Hill Ervin Ben Ervin Charleston Leslie Ervin S. Second Ave Cleo Kerns Peggy Robson Judy Lincoln St

Well-Baby Clinic Planned by Child Conservation League

Mrs. Robert McElhinny hosted the Child Conservation League meeting on St. Third Ave with assistants Mrs. Otho Karr Mrs. Walter Bunce and others. Meigs County health nurse spoke on a proposed Well-Baby Clinic and child health conference. Arrangements were assigned to Mrs. James Brewington Mrs. McElhinny and Mrs. Earl McKinley. Dessert was served to fifteen members. The next meeting at Mrs. L. W. McComas on Main St will be guest night.

Robert McElhinny Child Conservation League St. Third Ave Otho Karr Walter Bunce Catherine Shaverinsky Meigs County James Brewington McEihinny Earl McKinley

Homecoming Guests Gather in Athens Alums Allege Gather

Among those in Athens Saturday for the homecoming football game were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bradbury and guests Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lawrence of Canton, Mrs. A. B. Bingham and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wills of Harriman Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Skinner and son, Tom my, and Mrs. David Farmer, Miss Lois Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Miller and daughter Mary Carolyn, and Mrs. O. P. Klein. Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Klein were guests at the alumni luncheon at the Chi Omega house. Miss Cecil met her former roommate Miss Wilma Wine of Clarksburg.

Athens C. A. Bradbury Carl Lawrence Canton A. B. Bingham Guy Wills Harriman Tenn Charles Gross Willis Anthony Charles Neal Arthur Skinner Tommy David Farmer Lois Cecil

Mt Moriah Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Winston Home

A report on the Baptist Convention at Cincinnati and homecoming plans were discussed during the Mt Moriah Missionary Society meeting at Mrs William Winston's home on S Second Ave Friday evening. Mrs Carrie Cassell led the session with devotionals by Mrs Fred Jackson.

Cincinnati Mt. Moriah Missionary Society William Winston S. Second Ave Carrie Cassell Fred Jackson Con Young Arlena Reese

Busy Bee Class Hosts Evening at Lincoln Street Home

Mrs. Leo Russell will host Busy Bee Class members of First Baptist Church Thursday evening at her Lincoln Street home. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. George Baker Mrs. B F Parma lee and Mrs. John Scines.

Leo Russell First Baptist Church Lincoln St George Baker B. F. Parmalee John Scines

Local Social Roundup From Columbus to Greenfield

A crowded weekend notes visits and outings across Ohio and West Virginia. Families travel to Columbus for football games and celebrations, while others host and visit kin in Gallipolis Middleport Parkersburg and Charleston. Notables include Mrs Florence Bush and Roger turning five, and nursing students from Holzer Hospital returning home.

Meigs Group Will Discuss Fishing Laws

Farmers and sportsmen are invited to an open meeting in the Meigs County Courthouse to discuss changes in state fishing laws. Meigs County delegates Tracy Whaley and Avery Nelson will attend to hear suggestions as fish and game regulation plans move from county to state level. The seven member Conservation Commission approves and officializes the regulations.

Pomeroy Meigs County Tracy Whaley Avery Nelson Waverly Fish and Game Management State Conservation Department Conservation Commission

Nora Belle Roup Dies at 77 in Middleport Home

Mrs Nora Belle Roup 77 native of Meigs County and longtime Middleport resident died this morning at 680 S Second Ave after a long illness.She is survived by sister Maude Conway Lancaster and brother Frank Harpold Columbus and four nephews Theodore Jr Edgar Frank and John Harpold all of Columbus Funeral services set for Rawlings Coates funeral home Thursday at 2 pm Burial at Hogsett W Va Friends may call at the funeral home at any time

Middleport Nora Belle Roup Meigs County S. Second Ave Maude Conway Lancaster Frank Harpold Columbus Theodore, Jr Edgar Frank John Harpold Rawlings-Coates Hogsett W. Va

Student Honored at Miami University Pi Kappa Alpha Initiation

Bill Diles of Miami University was initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha and received a jeweled fraternity badge for collecting the greatest number of sales tax stamps. He and his guest Don Barnes attended events in Miami and Athens, including the OU Miami football game.

Middleport Bill Diles Miami University Pi Kappa Alpha Bill Don’ Barnes Miami Athens

Mayor Canaday Heads to Washington on Legislative Visit

Mayor D A Canaday of Pomeroy flew to Washington on Monday on call of the Democratic Legislative committee to discuss future congressional legislation. He planned to return Tuesday. His two daughters June and Carol work in Washington.

Pomeroy D. A. Canaday Washington Democratic Legislative Committee June Carol Ther

Pythian Sisters Plan Two Day Rummage Sale

The Pythian Sisters of Meigs Temple No. 128 announce a two day rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday at The Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices on N Second Ave in Middleport. Contributors are asked to bring articles to the gas company office on Thursday.

Middleport Pythian Sisters of Meigs Temple No. 128 Ohio Fuel Gas Co N. Second Ave

Son's Birth Announced in Pomeroy Hospital Note

Mrs. Leonard Lyon announces the birth of a son at Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy on October 23. The infant arrives as husband Mr. Lyon dies earlier in the month from injuries while employed by the New York Central Railroad at Belle West Virginia.

Middleport Leonard Lyon Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Lyon New York Central Railroad Belle W.va

Class Meets Tonight at Harrisonville Road Home

The Fellowship Class of the Federated Church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gibbs on Harrisonville Road.

Federated Church W. A. Gibbs Harrisonville Road

Alimony Granted in Wells Divorce Case

Mary Louise Wells of Dayton won alimony from her divorced husband George William Wells in common pleas court. She sought support for their five year old daughter and the request was granted.

Pomeroy Mary Louise Wells Dayton Common Pleas Court George William Wells

Calendar Quandary: Earth's Year Not Easily Divisible

A historical note explains the problem of creating a calendar since a year is 365.2425 days, making the solar orbit hard to divide into equal units. Public dissatisfaction with the present system is mentioned as people seek a simpler method to time the year.

Conservation worker I. J. Reed feted in Meigs County dinner

I J Reed a Meigs Soil Conservation District worker was honored at a Federated Church dinner last Thursday for five years of service and will transfer to Kenton Ohio to lead Hardin County soil conservation efforts. The program praised his work on nearly 300 farm plans and included remarks by district leaders and local educators.

Pomeroy Fred J. Reed Meigs Soil Conservation District Cc. E. Humphrey District Board of Supervisors Reed Howard Wels Racine Howard Nolan Ralph Barker C. E. Blakeslee Barker Carl Bilikam Bilikam Bilikams Meigs County C. E. Humphrey Soil Conservation District

Martha Baer Chosen Leader of Forest Run Youth Fellowship

At a Forest Run Methodist Church Youth Fellowship meeting Martha Baer was elected president with Lela Grueser as vice president Mary Jane Scott as secretary Thomas Bush as treasurer Teddy Scott as devotion leader Homer Roush as recreational leader and Janice Roush as missionary finance officer Mrs Earl Scott remains Youth Fellowship leader.

Pomeroy Youth Fellowship Forest Run

Lecture on Christian Science Comfort in Pomeroy

The Christian Science Society of Pomeroy schedules a Sunday 3 p.m. lecture titled Christian Science: The Promised Comfort er at Bethany Methodist Church Second St. Pomeroy. Admission is free. Lecturer Ralph E. Wagers C.S.B. from Chicago serves on The Mother Church Board of Lectureship in Boston Mass.

Pomeroy Christian Science Society of Christian Science Bethany Methodist Church Second St Ralph E. Wagers C

Pumpkin for Cinderella Grown in Middleport

A 60 pound pumpkin grown on an 18 ft vine was harvested this fall by Mrs. Izetta Butcher on Grant Street Middleport. The tale of Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella inspired the large fruit.

Middleport Peter Cinderella Izetta Butcher Grant St

Meigs County Agriculture Society Elects Officers

Mr C L Heaton announced the Meigs County Agriculture Society will elect officers on November 13 at the court house. All Meigs County residents with 1948 membership tickets may vote from noon to 3 p.m.

Administrator Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Appointed

Hobstetter named administrator of the estate of Leonard Lyons who died intestate. Ioa Lyons, widow and Lyons’s granddaughter of John Lyons, filed the petition. Lyons died in a Charleston hospital from injuries in a railroad accident.

Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Leonard Lyons Ioa Lyons Lyons John Lyons Charleston W. Va

Navy Day Proclaimed by Middleport Mayor Russell

Middleport May or Sidney T Russell proclaims Navy Day joining mayors nationwide. He urges flags to fly at businesses and homes and honors the Navy as victorious in war and effective in peacetime guardianship.

Russell Middleport Sidney T. Russell United States Navy

New Unit Officers Installed at Racine American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. C. J. Ailstock of Athens installed officers for the newly formed Unit 602 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Racine. Thirty four new members joined. Officers installed included Mrs. William Stewart president and several vice presidents, secretary Audrey Hayman, treasurer Frank Cleland, and other posts. Visitors from Athens and Pomeroy attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting date was announced as tonight.

Racine C. J. Ailstock Athens American Legion Auxiliary William Stewart D. H. Cleland Donald Wolfe Audrey Hayman Frank Cleland O. J. Gaul

Central PTA Plans Halloween Party at Central School

Central Parent Teachers Association will award eight prizes at its annual Halloween party on Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Central School building. Children are asked to come in masquerade and a grand march will select two winners from each of four rooms. Events include fortune telling fish pond games and a bake sale. Refreshments will be served and free tickets are issued at school.

Pomeroy Central Parent Teachers Association

Funeral Rites Held For Father in Logan

Newton Spencer father of Mrs. C F E Thompkins of Pomeroy had funeral services at his Logan home last Saturday. Attending from this area were Mrs. Clair Karr, Mrs. Dana Karr, Mrs. Charles Lytle, Mrs. Dey Hysell, Mrs. Velma Carelton, Mrs. Louis Reible, Mrs. Jed Webster Sr., Mrs. Marcellene Buell, Mrs. Howard Ebersbach, Lena Guth, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith.

Pomeroy Newton Spencer Logan Spencer C. FE. Thompkins Clair Karr Dana Karr Charles Lytle Dey Hysell Velma Carelton Louis Reible Jed Webster Marcellene Buell Howard Ebersbach Lena Guth Harry Smith

Episcopal Bishop to Attend Women's Auxiliary Meeting

Bishop Henry W. Hobson will attend the regional meeting of Women's Auxiliaries of the Southern Diocese at All Saints Church in Portsmouth on Friday. The Grace Church delegation includes Mrs. Manning Webster Mrs. Greta Price Mrs. Cedric Clark Mrs. Oscar Roedel Mrs. Earl Titus Mrs. Fred Crow Sr. and Mrs. George McQuigg.

Pomeroy Henry W. Hobson Episcopal Church All Saints Church Portsmouth Grace Church Manning Webster Greta Price Cedric Clark Oscar Roedel Earl Titus Fred Crow George McQuigg

Harvest Festival Set At Columbia Chapel Church

Annual harvest festival planned for Saturday at Columbia Chapel Church. A noon chowder dinner will be served and afternoon entertainment featured. Community contributions will be sold with proceeds benefiting the church.

Point Rock Columbia Chapel Church

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Births Notice

Meigs General Hospital reports admissions for Wilma Black Cheshire Route 2 medical Pearl Wallace Hemlock Grove D H Cleland Racine medical Leona McArdle Mason surgical Mrs Joe Barnhart Long Bottom medical Births Iola Lyons Pomeroy Route 1 a son Discharged William Lee Middleport Pearl Wallace Hemlock Grove and D H Cleland Racine

Wilma Black Cheshire Pearl Wallace Hemlock Grove D. H. Cleland Racine Leona McArdle Mason Surgical Joe Barnhart Long Bottom Iola Lyons Pomeroy William Lee Middleport

Couple Arrested Again After Serving 50 Days

A Pomeroy couple, Harry Graham aged 21 and Edna Phillips aged 25, were arrested again near Pagetown by sheriffs officers at 9 p.m. Saturday after completing 30 day sentences for cohabitation. They were charged again with a similar offense and held in the county jail awaiting Monday trial.

Pomeroy Pagetown Harry Graham Edna Phillips

Adamses Visit Condons. Mercedes Remains Hostess

Mr and Mrs Joseph J Adams of Columbus spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Condon and their daughter Mercedes on Mulberry Ave Mrs Adams is Mr Condon s sister.

Pomeroy Joseph J. Adams Columbus Ed Condon Mercedes Mulberry Ave Adams Mr. Condon

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