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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
3
Meigs County Republicans announce support for John Bricker in the Senate race. The item notes the endorsement by local party officials as part of campaign activity in the Meigs County area. Extinguishes Blaze reports a small fire in Middleport near the Frankenburg housing lots, contained by the volunteer fire department.
Meigs County Republicans meeting approved a unanimous resolution endorsing John W. Bricker for United States Senator from Ohio. The resolution praised his Ohio attorney general and governor tenure, past vice presidential candidacy, and argued his nomination would guarantee Republican victory in Ohio. Chairman Frank Clark opened the session with Oval Diddle presiding.
Widespread efforts to provide counseling personal adjustment and legal guidance to veterans returning to civilian life leave many thousands underserved. Some receive limited help while a sizable portion lack access to programs offering comprehensive support.
A masked dance for Meigs Aerie members and families was held at their club rooms on E Main St. The Klein Kats provided music from ten until one. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Harold Hood Mrs Herman Oblinger Mrs Bernice Darst and Mrs Ada Stivers with door prizes to Mrs George Hoeflich and Wayne Harris on. William Russell chaired the entertainment committee with Charles Neal as master of ceremonies. Several service men and veterans attended. A square dance is planned for next Thursday and Family Night programs on subsequent Thursdays.
An even dozen Meigs County registrants left Pomeroy for Fort Hayes Columbus for pre induction physical exams led by Sheridan Andrew Scar perry. The group includes Ward Lee Spencer Bill Little Carl Obert Smith Roy Thomas Grueser Charles Russell Kiesling William David Lehew Eldon Eugene Van Meter Dorsel Dayton Bentz William Floyd Argubrite Darrell Promis Chevalier Robert Eugene Russell Sheridan Andrew Scarberry.
Mrs. May Van Inwagen leaves for Battle Creek Michigan to visit her son Pfc Edgar Van Inwagen who was captured at Corregidor and forced to work in a Japanese mine. He has lost a leg and is treated at Percy Jones Hospital Ward 14 20.
A Pomeroy social roundup recounts a Halloween party at Mrs. Ralph Welker’s home honoring Mrs. Roland Durst and other gatherings. Guests, prizes, and decorations are listed, including dinners for families, parish children Halloween events, and a surprise party for Margaret Well. The piece notes a long list of attendees and birthday celebrations.
A regional gathering for Meigs and Gallia Counties church leaders will take place at Heath Methodist Church on November 6 from 2:30 to 4:30. Rev. L S Nortis, conference director of Religious Education, will speak to ministers superintendents and boards of education presidents and also address the evening service for Sunday School workers.
The Southern Rural Farmer's Institute will meet at Racine High School auditorium on Thursday evening November 1 at 7 30 pm. Elmer F Kruse state director Production and Marketing Administrator will be guest speaker. There will be exhibits music and folk games. Public invitation extended.
Water was shut off last night in Middleport while workers repaired the Meigs Water Company main at the corner of Butter nut and Main Streets. A valve on Third Avenue near Mull Street was also being serviced causing no water in the area Monday night.
The Rev and Mrs H A Rothrock were in Wheelersburg Wednesday to attend a district meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Frank White and his wife Mrs visited friends in Gallipolis with Miss Amy Coe of Westfield New Jersey Tuesday night. The occasion featured a dinner and hospitality as relatives from visiting cousins.
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