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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

8

Meigs County Ministerial meets at Heath Church

The Meigs County Ministerial Association gathered Sept. 9 at Heath Methodist Church with Rev. A. H. Rothrock as host and newly elected president. Homer Cook urged support for Memorial Hospital. Rev. Bitters spoke on stewardship. next meeting planned Oct. 7 at Parish House Pomeroy with Rev. J. W. Poorman speaking on World Mission Crusade.

Pomeroy Meigs Coun- Ministerial Association Heath Methodist Church A. H. Rothrock Homer Cook Memorial Hospital Meigs County Mr. Bitters

Visiters Attend 50 Club Luncheon in Cincinnati on Labor Day

Mrs Roy Pearson Mrs Pete Shields and Mrs Hobart Hayman joined the Cincinnati gathering for the 50 Club Luncheon during Labor Day weekend. Mrs Donahue spoke on the Morning Matinee program. State of Ohio certifies Prudential Insurance Company of America compliant and authorized to transact insurance business for current year. assets 6.36 billion liabilities 6.273 billion surplus 54.75 million. 1945 income 1.133 billion expenditures 645 million. Certificate dated July 1 1946 signed by Walter Dressel Superintendent of Insurance Ohio.

Letart Falls Roy Pearson Pete Shields Hobart Hayman Cincinnati Donahue State of Ohio Prudential Insurance Company OF America Newark Columbus Ohio Walter Dressel Jan

X Ray Survey Planned for Meigs County Students

Meigs County hosts a two day National X Ray Survey Sept 24 25 at Middleport High School and Pomeroy for school children in grades 9 to 12 and area adults. Free screening for students and a small fee for adults funds go to the Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale. The effort is led by the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association with executive secretary Mrs. George Faris and officials from the National X Ray Survey Incorporated.

Middleport Meigs County County Tuberculosis and Health Association Walter L. Parrish Ceshoctan National Xray Survey Incorporated George Faris Meigs County Medical Ass'n Middleport High School Pomeroy High School

Dr Blazewicz Opens Office in Pomeroy

Dr Selim Blazewicz a 1943 OSU graduate will open medical offices in the Frecker Building on Main Street Sept 16. He recently left the U S Army Medical Corps after 31 months service including the Battle of the Bulge area and Italy Belgium England France.

Third Army Blazewicz White Cross Hospital Columbus Virginia Arnold Rose Hill Ed Arnold Pomeroy Stanley Blazewicz High St State Highway Department OSU Pomeroy High School

Spanish-American Vets Set Meeting for October 13

POMEROY The Spanish-American War Veterans met September 8 at Legion Hall with Gerber Camp 58. Comrades Henry W. Demings department commander William H. Stahl chief of staff George L. Rakestraw and Captain Bowery attended. All veterans urged to attend the next meeting October 13 at 2 pm at the Legion Hall.

Pomeroy Legion Hall Gerber Henry W. Demings William H. Stahl George L. Rakestraw Bowery

Pomeroy Engagements and Social Notes Spotlight

Pomeroy announces the engagement of Betty Ann Jacobs to Joseph William Jacobs with details on their backgrounds and service. Also noted are a stork shower for Mrs Roy Mayer and visits, trips, and a three week, 3 400 mile journey by Mr and Mrs Jacob Ament.

Pomeroy Pearl Jacobs Laurel Cliff Betty Ann Joseph William Jacobs E. E. Jacobs Big Prairie Ohio United States Navy U. S. S. Helena Jacobs Free Methodist Church Donald Hauck Lillie Hauck Albert Woodyard Roy Mayer Osborne St Francis Anderson Phil Globaker Elza Gilmore, Jr Elza Gilmore Mezdames Pearl Spencer Leroy Watson William Russell Ed Parfitt Howard Russell John Leifhent Denver Kapple Phyllis Sarve Woodard Eddie Smith Charles Strauss Carol Ann Gene Buck Jesse Gainer William Baker William Mayer Leonard Hess Art Price Albert Mayer Eldon Wil Henry Dailey Carl Shields Robert Hartley Peter Botzel Delbert F. Ray Wilson Evelyn Taylor Jacob Th Columbus Harrisonville High School Capital University

Thomas Anderson Rites Held Tuesday

Rites for Thomas Anderson were conducted Tuesday by Wikesville Lodge F and AM with pallbearers from the lodge. Services were at Rawlings-Coats funeral home conducted by Rev. Morgan of Bradbury. Out-of-town attendees included Mr and Mrs John Comstock and son Tommy, Mr and Mrs Leland Johnson, Mr and Mrs Isaac Mohler, Zanesville, Mrs Bernice Gilmore, Lancaster, and others.

Middleport Wikesville Lodge F & AM Thomas Anderson Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Mr. Morgan Bradbury John Comstock Tommy Leland Johnson Watson Richard Ernest Murray Columbus Isaac Mohler Zanesville Thomas Hamilton Athens Bernice Gilmore Lancaster

Relief fund aids miners during strike in Rutland

United Mine Workers officials report relief funds distributed to more than Sob miners at Legion Hall in Rutland after a weeklong strike. President Waynes says 16 issues were filed Wednesday as operators fail to honor verbal agreements. Union insists on UMW contract covering wages and conditions.

Waynes Fneawe Twe Union Elals Sr Mgomn Meigs Stossn LMW Pt Land Shoveuuners West Virginia Bass UMW Warner UAIW

Shade and Vicinity Social News Items

Shade and vicinity updates report Mr. and Mrs Clarence Creamer away on a Michigan trip for weeks. Mrs Dora Chappell and Garry Bobo among sick list. Friends gathered for a birthday party for a mother on July 80th. Attendees included Mrs Clara Eichinger and others. Logan official Roger Friend reappointed to extend service to Dec. 15. Ethel Garland and others attended wedding of Margaret Rubadue and Carl Kroninger in Columbus.

Shade Clarence Creamer Michigan Dora Chappell Garry Bobo Mrs James Price John Young Maryann Bess Alien E Sammy Esther Charles Boggs Cecelia Price Airs Kate Sinclair Thomas Cook Cook Pomeroy JuHa Hudnall Clara Eichinger Edna Heibel Mirs Sadie Wickham Esta Howell Doris Durst Helen Gilmore Lulu Goeglein Minnia Neuitzling Clara Zinn Evelyn C. D. Wuippel Charley Werry Helen Lyons Henrietta Jinkerson Friend Logan Roger Friend Hocking County Ethel Clara Garland Minnie Davis Sarah Phillips Margaret Rubadue Carl Kroninger Columbus Linden Church of Christ

Social notes and announcements from Middleport events

Islam India materials shown by mes Pullen’s family to Sanborn Mission Society members after a study session at First Baptist Church led by Mrs C Pomeroy. Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters held a picnic and initiation at Woodman Hall with Eben Bowen named Grand Lodge delegate. Announcement of Barbara Lee Hoffner birth Sept 10 to Mr and Mrs Lee Albert Hoffner at Mrs Addie Bitters home.

Middleport Islam India Mes Pullen Ross Pullen Mens Sanborn Mission Dana Hanshon Philippines Pulfen M. Myzart Meigs Temple Woodman Hall Mondas Alis Eben Bowen Grand Lodge Cleveland J. B. Downet L. E. Burford Brandh J. H Urale Barbara Lee Lee Albert Hoffner

Middleport Church Board Donates to Memorial Hospital Campaign

Heath Methodist Church official board approved a $25 donation from church groups to the Meigs County memorial hospital publicity drive and contributed $5 to the Boy Scout fund. The report also notes births, visits, hospital stays, and student news from the community.

Heath Church Board Middleport Heath Methodist Church Meigs County Boy Scout Financial Ca

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