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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

2

Meigs Show Trials Attract 200 Fox Hunters Nov 1-3

Meigs County Fox Hunters Association will host about 200 fox hunters from Huntington Parkersburg and Ohio counties for a three day bench show and field trials at Rocksprings Fairgrounds Pomeroy. Events include hound casting, beach show at Sp. High School, fox hunt start at dawn, and a fox hunters ball. Derby class and field trial prizes total 125 and 300 dollars respectively with cash prizes and ribbons.

Pomeroy Meigs County Fox Hunters Association Huntington Parkersburg Ohio Rocksprings Fairgrounds Tracey Whaley Whaley George Anglin Washington, D. C Tom, Leifheits Arthur Beegle Fox Hunters’ Association Bali Bunker Hill Bali Run Peach Fork Kingsbury Roads Tam Harrisonville Scipio Township Tires Clarksburg W. Va John Hartley Athens Norman Fisher Syracuse Meigs Fox, Hunters’ Association Tracy Whaley, Pomeroy Racine High School Martin Hotel

Pomeroy Blue and Gray Trail Dedication Marks Bridge Reopening

Grace Drake recalls the 1914 origin of the Blue and Gray Trail and the Pomeroy Mason Bridge dedication plan set to reopen toll free. The piece details the bridge's history, key local figures, and preparations for a multi-state celebration with speeches, air show plans, and extensive community involvement.

Pomeroy Span Grace Drake W. F. Reed Pomeroy Townsend Compton Columbus

Pomeroy Social Notes Details From Local Courtesies and Visits

Pomeroy Social Notes recounts a Halloween party at the Durst home on East Main Street with decorations matching the season and refreshments for young guests. The item mentions Norma Louise, Eileen Welker, and other local families, plus upcoming Ohio Ball and travels of residents to Columbus and Athens for football games and social visits. Agnes Bentz and Mrs Mary Baer are noted with new employment and travel to Naylors Run.

David Rio Norma Louise Leonard Z Jewell Downington Ralph Muether Federated Church Ger Wiss Eileen Welker Pomeroy Ward Virginia Paulin William Durst E. Main St Taurst Namers Clevete Mays Earl Wland Laura Bow Fyan Vera Charles Faulkin Athens Ohio Rol Bill C. F. Tompkins Columbus Agnes Bentz Mary Baer Emma Heines Naylors Run Neulaling and Son Fiers Parkersbury

Club Date Changed in Middleport Meeting Altered to Mrs Sherman

The Middleport Literary Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R M Sherman home, replacing the scheduled host Miss Vivienne Middleton as listed in the year book.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Wilhl R.M. Sherman Vivienne Middleton

Middleport Social Notes Highlights From Local Socials

Miss Widdleport hosts at open house and slumber parties with guests including JoAnn Wood, Sally Schaaf, Rosemary Fisher, Kitty Baehiel, Virginia Lu Schaaf, Mary Lu Schaaf, Mary Lou Smith, and Carolyn Clark. Ohio University Miami football trip to Athens features Forrest Bachiel and others. Community gatherings at Heath Methodist Church and annual music club events noted with local families, church leaders, and hospital visits.

Middleport Sally Sthaai Second Ave Carla D. Owen Ida Lee Hartley Janice Luman Patty Kennedy Sarah Palmer Nathaniel Harman Akron Ohio University Athens Mr. Sanborn Rotary Club Barry Tillett Arthur Clark Children of Grace Episcopal Church Pomeroy Sanborn Tilletts Scott Ridgeway Columbus Clarence Ruppell Fred Russell Chase White Joan Gillmort Frida Tluntington A. Or. Mills Chiaries Mills Cynthia David Mills Mi Mi Louis Koeller, Jr Maumee Forever Mas Louis Reyat M . Peter Lalich Cleveland Clarence Ebersivich Rutland Ohio University-Miami Kane O. J. Kotsh Lois Ron Mr. Roush Veterans’ Hospital Huntington Glenn Sharp Laureivilie Robert Sharp Dany Gross Rusty Swanson Gallipolis C. F. Hawkins Susan Allensworth Ohio State University Edgar Allensworth Sidney Russell Kenton Alice Seloy H.s.roush Blanche Ballentine

Pupils Prize Winners at Central Elementary Halloween Party

Pupils at Central Elementary School parade as fairies goblins and ghosts lead a mask march. Judges Albert Reuter Mrs Arthur Ginn and Mrs Vern Bolinger named winners by grade with two prizes each for prettiest and most comical or clever costumes.

Joan Ebersbach Bill Roush

Pickens Rites Wednesday at Plants Church

Pomeroy Henderson F 78 died Monday at Riverview Rest Home Pomeroy. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Robert Varian a son Ben Dickens and several grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until services Wednesday at 2 pm at Plants Church Meigs County Burial in Plants Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Mr. Coyle.

Pomeroy

Banner Day for Pool Family Child Born on 17th

Middleport item notes the Pooler couple welcoming a son on Thursday the 17th. This marks a pattern with their previous children born on the 17th of June, September, and now October. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs IRM Jackson of Middleport and Mrs. Mary Pooler of Allensville.

Middleport Dan Pooler IR. M. Jackson Mary Pooler Allensville

Pomona Grange Meets at Rock Springs Grange Hall

Pomona Grange will meet at Rock Springs Grange Hall Friday at 8 30 p m with election of officers and Racine Grange to serve a meal after the meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomona Grange Rockisprings Racine Grange Reath

Funeral Rites Held For Galion Resident

Funeral services were held for Edward Galion in Middleport with his wife and children Juanita Hattie Paul Donna and Dana listed among those attending. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Bamel Snyder Mr and Mrs Clifford Snyder and others from Cambridge attended in a somber ceremony.

Middleport Edward Galion Juanita Hattie Paul Donna Dana Mirs Bamel Snyder Clifford Snyder Robert Snyder Carl Gans Ne Fry Dick Snyder KE Swheback Jerry Sutters T Medley Cambridge

Youth Center Fund Drive Is Scheduled

The former American Legion home on S Fourth Ave has been leased for a Youth Recreation Center. A campaign and redecorating plan are approved and led by Edward Tewksbury and Frank Cheesebrew. Donations of chairs lamps or furniture are invited to support teen programs open Tuesday through Saturday with events including a Halloween party.

Middleport American Legion S. Fourth Ave Community Youth Recreation Center Executive Committee Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Auxiliary Edward Tewksbury Frank Cheesebrew Edsward Tewk Cheesebrew Charles McSlaster

B and P W Plans Public Party in Middleport

Plans completed for a public games party sponsored by the Business and Professional Woman's Club to be held at Russell Auto Sales on Wednesday afternoon. Local business men donated prizes. the event marks the club's first public project since its formation this spring and is expected to draw members from surrounding communities.

Pomero Tri-County Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Columbus Charleston W. Va Ohio River AL Compton Jacob Eberfeld Harr Stanter Charles iDow Ernest Duerr A. H. Robaum Will & Ed. & Jerspach Pomeroy May James Harley T. H. Davis J. Hy. Grate W. W. Brow Court House J. H. Grate Wayne Lutz A. W. McKay Middleport Frank Will A. H. Fisher Will Haptonstall Will Davis West Virginia Ohio Will Reed Business& Professional Woman's Club Russell tAuto At & P. mi

65 Attend Youth Center Inauguration in Pomeroy

Bethany Youth Center opened last Friday for Meigs teens with a three hour supervised program directed by Mr and Mrs Ingraham. Teens planned a current problems study and elected officers at the next meeting November 6. Adult committee support and a snack bar with drinks are in progress.

Pomeroy Ings Bethany Youth Center Add Whitney Ingraham Rutland Meigs Ingraham Bethans Tor C. E. Peoples Howell United Methodist Church Pomeroy Church

Ohio Garden Clubs Convention Attendee Returns

Mrs. Cable Nye of Pomeroy reports back from Cincinnati after attending the 16th Annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention on October 24 and 25. She plans to give Getalec’s report on the portion.

Pomeroy Cable Nye Cincinnati Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Getalec

Service Marks Week Observance at Heath Church

Mission Week observance held at Heath Methodist Church Sunday evening led by WSCS. Mrs Bruce Lloyd presided delivering worship call and meditation The Soul Is a Pilgrim Readings were given by Mrs H A Rothrock Mrs Eleanor Schaaf Mrs Walter Hayes Mrs Nan Moore and Mrs Robert Coats topics included India church outreach and a dormitory project A special offering was collected to support girls education in India Rev H A Rothrock closed with prayer.

Middleport Woman's Division of Christian Service Board of Missions and Church Extension Heath Methodist Church WSCS Bruce Lloyd H. A. Rothrock Eleanor Schaaf Walter Hayes India Nan Moore Robert Coats Frances DePauw Dioi

Three Leave to Attend Convention of Dof A

Mrs. Jake Ament and Mrs. Richard Campbell national representatives of Daughters of America left Pomroy for Cincinnati to attend the National Sessions. They were joined in Gallipolis by Mrs. Pribble Wilson state associate vice counselor.

Pomeroy Jake Ament Richard Campbell D. of A Freda Duffy Syracuse Cincinnati Sessins of Daughters of America Gallipolis Pribble Wilson

Courthouse to Close for Fridge Dedication Ceremonies

The Courthouse will close at noon Thursday due to the fridge dedication ceremonies, affecting all offices and services for the afternoon.

Pomeroy

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