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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
3
Meigs County commissioners urge approval of a one mill levy for the general fund to cover past due bills. They say the levy reduces operating expenditures by ensuring funds go to back bills, pledging a balanced budget based on a plan by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
George Paulson was elected post commander of Drew Webster Post American Legion at the recent meeting held Monday night with 50 Legionnaires present. Other officers named include Charles Marcinko first vice commander Weber Thoma second vice commander Homer Willard third vice commander Asa Hoskins finance officer Frank B. Will chaplain Raymond Whaley standard bearer Henry Whipple sergeant at arms Pearl Hysell historian Eber Roush. A post gathering featured a meal prepared by Ralph Gilmore.
Pomeroy Junior High School held a Constitution Day assembly this morning featuring the motion picture Our Constitutional Government. A similar program is planned for this afternoon at the Senior High School with a showing and a talk by Asa A. Hoskins, American History instructor, on the day’s purpose.
Mr and Mrs Joe Michl of Steubenville were summoned to Middleport by the illness of William Michl their father and former NYCRR engineer who recently suffered a slight stroke.
Preview notes the Pomeroy Panthers as a light fast team with all positions filled and strong fundamentals. Coach Creason emphasizes blocking and keeping opponents on their feet, insisting there is no weak side and warning against going around it.
James Cleland Racine is recovering from injuries after a fall. Wilmer Dailey of Oscala Florida returns to limestone quarry work with wife and daughter Carol after a five week visit to relatives. The Happy Hustler Class of the Methodist Church plans a Mason City trip Friday with departures from Simpson Drug Store at 6 30. The Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs Edward Harpolds with Bertha Sayre in charge of business and Mrs Carrie Bell directing the program.
Opening days of the squirrel season show hunters reporting plentiful squirrels in some spots but not widely found in the woods. Many say better success on the second day than the first.
Laugh Crumit of Mason County West Virginia to join the U S Army Friday after working at Kroger stores in Pomeroy and Gallipolis. He spent yesterday hunting with Charles Sauer at the Sauer farm in Meigs County and was guest of honor at a wiener roast at Roadside Park last night.
Divorce was granted Tuesday in common pleas court to Anna Kathryn Davis from Ersel N. Davis.
A proposed village ordinance to require midnight and Sunday closing for beer and liquor establishments may appear on the November ballot. The initiative petition must be filed with Village Clerk Alvin E. Norris and then sent to the election board at least 40 days before the election.
Miss Elizabeth R Titus became the bride of Rev Paul J Frisch at Emmanuel Church Lancaster Ohio on Monday Sept 15 1941 at 230 pm. The ceremony was by Rev W F Docter with a ring service. Afterward a reception at the bridegroom’s home, a motor trip east, and plans to reside in Pomeroy. Also notes on a county convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Syracuse Methodist Church with talks reports and officer elections.
Mrs. Elizabeth Huber entertained the Five Hundred Club Tuesday at her home on Butternut Ave. Visitors from Parkersburg and Hillsboro were noted, with fellow residents visiting relatives in Middleport and Steubenville. The Ohio Valley Camp Royal Neighbors plans a Thursday meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall.
State employment service representatives at the Mayor's Office in Middleport will interview applicants for the new garment factory Thursday evening from 7 30 to 10 30 to accommodate those unable to call during the day.
Charles Thomas, long time Middleport resident and summer fixture for Reds followers, returns to Cincinnati with his daughter after an extended visit in Middleport where he accompanied Charles McMaster.
The eighth census recorded a U S population of 31 443 321 in 1860. The figure reflects the total number of residents counted during the national census year.
Social items from Middleport detail Joan Gilmore birthday party at home on N Second Ave with many guests and decorations. Other notes cover church rally planning, local birthday gatherings, travel visits, and residents visiting relatives in towns across Ohio and beyond.
Royal Neighbors invite members to a Thursday covered dish supper in Woodman Hall honoring Miss Frances Bowen nurse in the U S Army at Ft. Bragg N C on furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs Eben Bowen of Chestnut Street Bowen is a member of the local camp.
L. D. Hartinger, organist at the Church of Christ, who will soon leave for U S Army service, was guest of honor at the Loyal Berean Class gathering at Mrs. Edgar Allensworth s home. He presented a short musical program and received a fountain pen gift from class members. Presentation made by George Meinhart.
Mrs Edith Bean hosted the afternoon W S C S circle. W C T U officers were elected at the Baptist Church. Evening Circle meets Sept 18 at Mrs Clarence Chase home. Local visits include John Utsinger from Dayton, William Graves to Orient, Rel Jordan from Pliny, Jean Chapman to Ohio University, and more as families host and visit in Rutland.
During the World War London endured 25 air raids with 922 bombs dropped. There were 524 killed and 1,264 injured across the capital.
Middleport Yellow Jackets beat the Alumni 7 0 in a lights scrimmage as they tune up for Friday’s home opener against Rutland Red Devils. Coach Trittschuh works on speed and new formations with Freshmen Elwood Walters Dale Lyons and Billy Bolin among possible ends and backs.
Funeral services for George Geoglein 81 formerly of Pomeroy will be held Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. He died this week at his Columbus home. Surviving are his widow Cassie Geoglein a nephew Fred Geoglein and a niece Edna Geoglein.
Social notes from Bradbury report a Bible School attendance of 39 at Bradbury, led by M Gilmore. Various local and visiting residents are listed with weekend visits, illnesses, and a large victory meeting at the MHS Auditorium drawing many locals.
Washington County woman describes severe headaches and wasting but after TON JON treatment she reports restored appetite, weight gain, better complexion and renewed energy. Sales rise in Athens area as a TON JON health representative promotes the remedy to curb nervous rundown symptoms.
The Philathea Society of the Church of Christ will hold a bake sale at the L. N. Furniture Store on Second Avenue Saturday. Mrs. Dwight Frost serves as president of the group.
Robert Schmoll and Carl Barsotti returned yesterday from a motorcycle trip to California. Barsotti, former MHS football star, played with the Alumni team last night against the Yellow Jacket Varsity amid hard riding days.
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