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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1948

Page

6

Hospital Stay Ends For Young Dorothea Warner Return Home

Dorothea Wars ner Warner 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Warner of Rutland was hit by a car while riding a bicycle and suffered a triple fracture of a hip. She was treated at Holzer Hospital and returned home Saturday. While hospitalized the Guild Girls of Mount Moriah Baptist Church Middleport sent books cards flowers and visited her.

Middleport Dorothea Warsner John Warner Rutland Holzer Hospital Guild Girls Mount Moriah

Middleport sees higher junior enrollment with teacher shortage

Middleport schools opened with increased lower grade enrollment while facing reduced teacher supply. Ben Philson resigned from science at the high school and Joe Fields of Athens fills the vacancy temporarily. Principal Earl Knight is out after surgery, and home economics teaching shifts to Mrs. Miller. Freshmen initiation ends in river dunking after band and football rehearals.

Middleport L. W. McComas Ben Philson Joe Fields Athens Ohio University Earl Knight Rodney Downing California PD. C. Miller Downing Ohio River Coal St. Levee Ronnie Walters Franklin Bobby) Clark Gravel Hill

Meics Man Reports At Keesler Field

Pfc. Joseph V. Weyersmiller age 28 has reported to Keesler Field Mississippi to begin a 28 week training course in airplane and engine mechanics. The program will qualify him to maintain all conventional aircraft flown by the U S Air Force.

Pomeroy Joseph V. Weyersmiller John Weyersmiller Keesler Field Miss U. S. Air Force

Pomeroy Embezzlement Case Jurors Questioned

Jurors in the Pomeroy embezzlement case faced extensive questioning as several potential jurors were excused for preformed opinions or illness. One man said his view of treachery would not block consideration of evidence and was released after prosecution questions. Richard Heilman of Bull Run was excused due to a potential conflict since his son-in-law works for the county and vouchers require commissioner approval.

Richard Heilman Bull Run

Hayes announce birth of son in West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Max Hayes announce the birth of a son on September 4 at a New Martinsville hospital. The baby is the first child for the Hayes and the grandson of Mr and Mrs Val Ward.

Middleport Max Hayes Evelyn Lemley Martinsville W. Va Hayes Val Ward

Middleport Council OKs Police Gear and Harvest Festival

Middleport Village Council unanimously approved police department supplies including clubs and a tear gas gun. Fire Chief Emmett Shuler won approval for the Second Annual Harvest Festival on the streets to raise funds for fire and police.

Middleport Middleport Village C. E Pat) Parker Mercy Walter Wolfe Roy Will Emmett Shuler Middleport Fire Department Fire Department Shuler Harry Wayne Gibbons David Jenkins Horton Brown A. A. Dillard Harold Chase Gibbons Jenkins John Zerkle General Fund Motor Vehicle Fund Jean Lama Brown, Lewis and Burnell Sidney Russell Charles Murray Cedric Clark Oregon

Birth Announcements From Mason Clinic

Mason Clinic notes report births for several families on Aug. 31 and Sept. 4 including Shery Elaine Martin, Charles Roy Berkley, Gerald Lee McDaniel Jr, and a daughter for Ralph Booth. Discharges include Ralph McDermott with son and Jennie Miller.

Edward Martin, Jr Middleport Shery Elaine George Berkley Northup Kelly Johnson Point Pleasant Charles Roy Theodore Boyer Letart Gerald McDaniel New Haven Gerald Lee, Jr Ralph Booth Clifton Ralph McDermott and Son Jennie Miller

River traffic at Gallipolis Locks reports numerous boats moving

Navigation briefing lists boats in the Gallipolis Locks, Kanawha River, and nearby districts with up and down movements and timestamps. Vessels include Delta Queen Laughlin Virginia Penn Dauntless Solvay Progress Leila Rand Talbot Jones Atlas Sullivan Bruce Childers Hatfield Juanita Republic of Pittsburgh Craig Cook Price Marmet Marmet Marmet Marmet Winfield with varied times.

Solvay Progress Leila Rand Talbot Jones Atlas Sullivan Bruce Childers Hatfield Kanawha Juanita Republic of Pittsburgh Craig Down Winfield

Farm Tour Planned At Montgomery Farm North West Salem Center

A Pomeroy Meigs County event invites farmers to a Friday demonstration tour at the Charles Montgomery farm near Salem Center. Dr. R D Dodd of Ohio State University will explain farming practices. Montgomery, farming 25 years, built up his operation, with contour strip trials comparing treated and untreated pasture and corn for erosion control.

Pomeroy Meigs County Charles Montgomery Salem Center R. D. Dodd Extension Agronomist Ohio State University Montgomery

Birth Announced for Vicki Lynn Fetty at Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert H Fetty announce the birth of daughter Vicki Lynn on September 2 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grandparents are Harold F Gardner and Wanda Gardner. Great grandparents are Frank Gardner and wife of Langsville.

Pomeroy Robert H. Fetty Wanda Gardner Vicki Lynn Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Harold F. Gardner Frank Gardner Langsville

Grange Meeting Set at Rocksprings by Grange Master

Rocksprings Grange will meet Thursday at 8 30 p m announced by Grange Master Lucille Leifheit.

Rocksprings Grange Lucille Leifheit

End of Summer Sale With Curtain Yard Goods Deals

End of Summer sale highlights unbleached sheeting by the yard, slip coverings, drapery fabrics, Glo-Sheen finishes, ruffled and tailored curtains, Everglazed chintz, children's play suits and women's dresses with various prices. Includes yardage and per piece offers.

Committeemen Appointed in Pomeroy Area

Harry Potts secretary reports new Republican committeemen filled vacancies after independents backed Charles Russell for sheriff. Appointees include Arthur Ebersbach Frank Woods Dana Turner Harlan Rife David Darst Jr Christie Baer Arthur Ginn Frank A Cheesebrew Henry Beech and Joe Stanley. Mrs Mabel Wolfe named county chairman replacing ill spouse related resignation.

Pomeroy Republican Central Charles Russell Sheriff Harry Potts Arthur Ebersbach Frank Woods Columbia Precinct Dana Turner Harrisonville Harlan Rife Dexter David Darst, Jr Middleport Christie Baer Minersville Arthur Ginn Frank A. Cheesebrew Henry Beech Joe Stanley Bedford West Mabel Wolfe Main St Claude Durst

Fund Raising Jubilee Set for Pomeroy Fire Dept

A September 20 to 25 fundraiser in Pomeroy plans to raise money for a front end pump for the First Ward Fire Department truck. Contributions from local business leaders and citizens help cover costs, with E. M. Johnson noting the equipment will aid future fire service. The carnival, first in a decade, will feature Happy Powers on Attractions on the Dan River lot on East Main Street above the foundry.

Pomeroy First Ward Fire Department First Ward Fire Company E. M Pappy) Johnson First Ward Johnson Happy Powers Dan River East Main St

Marriage Licenses for Multiple Couples Across Counties

A list of marriage licenses issued includes Frank Baaker 24 of Canton and Betty De Camp 21 of Syracuse. Ivan D. Sandy 22 of Parkersburg and Lucille Pringle 21 of Racine. Harry F. Jones Jr 28 of Long Island NY and Betty McCloud 22 of Middleport. Clyde Prater 22 of Pomeroy and Clara Ruby Thomas 21 of Pomeroy. others listed include Martin Dobbs 21 and Betty Peattie 21 of Pomeroy. Milan Philbrick 23 Ary WV and Pat Price 22 of Pomeroy. Lester E. Lucas 41 Parkersburg and Esther Deems 43 Racine. Clarence Jordan 21 Millfield and Bonnie Spires 18 Middleport. Adrian Wisecarver 26 Zanesville and Eleanor Novaria 26 Pomeroy.

Frank Baaker Canton, Telephone Company Betty DeCamp Syracuse Ivan D. Sandy Parkersburg Viscoe Lucille Pringle Racine Harry F. Jones, Jr Long Island N. Y Betty McCloud Middleport Clyde Prater Pomeroy U. S. Army Clara Ruby Thomas Martin Dobbs Betty Peattie Milan Philbrick Ary W. Va Pat Price Lester E. Lucas Esther Deems Clarence Jordan Millfield Bonnie Spires Adrian Wisecarver Zanesville Eleanor Novaria

Garden Club To Meet At Mrs Gilmore Home

The Twilight Garden Club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Gilmore. The event invites members to gather for discussion and refreshments.

Garden Club Twilight Garden Club Ralph Gilmore

Curlee Outercoats Deliver Warmth and Smart Style

The article extols Curlee Outercoats for warmth and comfortable weight with sharp appearance. Expert designers shape masculine styling while skilled craftsmen ensure precise construction. Quality fabrics and new season patterns promise long wear and lasting good looks.

Republican Women's Club Meets at Courthouse

Pomeroy announcement states the Republican Women's Club will meet Saturday at 2 p m at the courthouse, per the club president.

Pomeroy Republican Women's Club

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