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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1946
Page
7
POMEROY Mrs. Nellie Glass, Pomeroy librarian, has announced new books placed on library shelves. Titles include Wild Calender by Libbie Block Glory of Elsie Silver by Louis Golding Great Promise by Noel Houston Woman Without Love by Andre Maurois Sooner to Sleep by Van De Water Twilight on the Danube by Weiskopf and Double Wedding Ring by Josephine Lawrence.
Doris P. Zerkle was granted a divorce from Paul H. Zerkle in the Meigs Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. An action for divorce filed Sept 11 by John Henry Parfitt against Celia Ann Parfitt was dismissed Sept 13.
Mr and Mrs Harold Swartz announce the birth of a daughter Joyce Marie weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces on Friday September 13 at Holzer Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs F R Abbott and Mr and Mrs R C Swartz
Mrs. Leo Kennedy presided at the first Band Boosters meeting after the PTA program in Middleport. New president Mrs. Karl Owen could not attend. They discussed letter awards rules, next year’s project, and new uniforms. Band out-of-town trip to the Apple Festival at Jackson is planned for Saturday evening with special buses for musicians.
Mr and Mrs Carl Ebersbach and family accompanied Miss Esther Gilmore sister of Mrs Ebersbach to Cincinnati where she will resume studies at the Cincinnati Bible Seminary She spent the summer at the Christian Assembly Camp Lake James Ind and visited Rev and Mrs R C Burton at Markle Ind Mrs Minnie Gilmore’s mother also traveled to Cincinnati.
Mrs Bruce Lloyd, president of the Midport Parent-Teacher Association, names committees for programs health hospitality membership publicity room mothers kindergarten and grades with numerous local members including Miss Virgie Major Mrs Eleanor Schaaf Mrs Earl Knight and many others across school levels and Shrine dinner planning.
At the Senior High assembly arranged by Harry Bennett, students showcased vocal numbers led by Richard Rosenbaum as host. Martha Terrell with Anna Lee Warner sang, with duets and solos by Marsha Jane Karr, Bennett Rice, James Lochary, and Charles Baird. A barbershop group closed with "She’s Comin’ Round the Mountain."
POMEROY The following persons were arrested by Pomeroy village police Saturday and arraigned before Mayor George Howell. Guy Adams, Pomeroy, arrested on intoxication charge, fined $5 and costs. Jailed Saturday and released Sunday. Thomas Eynen, Syracuse, jailed Saturday on intoxication charge, released Sunday after being fined 50 and costs.
Meigs County driver Kearns Roush was returned to his Forest Run area home after a September 17 accident at Rocksprings track. Ewing Ambulance personnel arranged the transfer and care following the injury.
Drew-Webster Post 39 installed its 1946 officers at Legion Hall Monday evening. Commander Frank Johnston led the oath of office for Johnston and fellow officers John Will first vice commander William Anderson second vice commander Robert Coates adjutant Frank Elwin finance officer Eber Roush chaplain Ray Reuter sergeant at arms Lester Hart standard bearer Aten Shain historian. Retiring commander Don Wood spoke, Memorial Committee reported, new members took obligation, and comrades Alonzo Custer Harris served refreshments.
Middleport social items report the Pythian Sisters meeting at Mrs. C F Gallagher home with prizes won by Mrs. Hawkins Laughead Russell and Welker, and a salad course served. Mr and Mrs C E Vance announce the engagement of daughter Vivian to William Yeager. A Camden Park family gathering included multiple relatives from Portmouth Pomeroy and area. Busy Bee Class plans Thursday church meeting with hostesses listed and devotions led by Mrs Houdashelt.
Word has been received of the serious illness of M. Settle of Cedar Grove West Virginia. His daughter Mrs. C H Wise Sr is there assisting in his care. Numerous local residents are noted away on visits and employment with Springfield Columbus Huntington and Athens among others.
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