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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1947

Page

6

Fire Damages Local Home In Pomeroy

Eugene Fisher was arrested on a warrant for intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs. Joe Hysell of Hysell Run was arrested for intoxication and posted a fifteen dollar bond later forfeited. Firefighters were called to a home near the Ebersbach Construction Co. office around 8 30 p m. damage estimated at five hundred dollars due to a defective flue per Fire Chief Herb Giles.

Pomeroy Eugene Fisher Joe Hysell Hysell Run John Lietwiller Ebersbach Construction Co Herb Giles

Councilman Mace Fined After Clash With Mayor Brown

Middleport councilman Hubert Mace received a 5 dollar fine plus 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to breach of peace and making menacing threats in a case filed by Mayor Horton Brown. Forty dollars of the 50 dollar fine was suspended on good behavior.

Middleport Hubert Mace Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples Horton Brown Ralph Welker Mace Brown Turner Legion Ray McClure McClure Legionnaires

Pomeroy Athlete Carl Hunnel Joins Navy

Carl Hunnel son of Mr and Mrs John Hunnel of Condor Street joined the Navy. A 1946 class athlete, he starred for Findlay College football and spent his last semester at Marshall College Huntington after Findlay.

Pomeroy Carl Hunnel John Hunnel Condor St Navy Findley Marshall College Huntington

Ike Denies Political Ambitions at West Virginia University

General Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke at a WVU convocation to receive an honorary doctor of laws degree and said he wants nothing to do with politics or political office. Despite his denial, he has been mentioned as a potential Republican presidential nominee.

Morgantown W. Va Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe West Virginia University

Bids Sought for Coal for The Plains Schools

The Plains board of education invites bids to furnish coal for the 1947 48 school year. Bids due by noon October 4. Coal must be of good quality and over 4 inch screen with source stated. Board may reject any or all bids. J McCullough, Clerk.

Board of Education Co. J. McCullough

Andrews Divorce Petition in Athens County Ohio

Clara Andrews petitions for divorce from Roy A. Andrews in the Common Pleas Court. Case number 19057 cites wilful absence and gross neglect of duty with a hearing set for October 1947. Roy Andrews last resided at 1808 Fourth Street Moundsville West Virginia. Attorney John W. Bolin signs the notice.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Roy A. Andrews Fourth Street Moundsville West Virginia Clara Andrews Court of Common Pleas John W. Bolin

Pomeroy Daughters of Union Veterans Convene in Chillicothe

The 25th annual District No. 7 convention of the Daughters of Union Veterans met at IOOF Hall in Chillicothe on September 18. Pomeroy attendees included Mrs. Richard Campbell Mrs. Jennie Howell Mrs. Elizabeth Dorst Mrs. Nellie Ketter Mrs. Della Stahl and Mrs. Winona Cook.

Pomeroy Martz Clinic Aaron Renshaw O. W. Clark Elmer Sisson Charles Cook Hemlock Grove William Charles Thurman Martin Syracuse Henry Beach Middleport The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War IOOF Chillicothe Richard Campbell Jennie Howell Elizabeth Dorst Nellie Ketter Della Stahl Winona Cook

Bank Talk by Theodore Reed at Rocksprings Grange

At the Rocksprings Grange meeting Friday night Theodore Reed president of Farmer's Bank and Savings Co will discuss This Business of Banking A potluck lunch will be served Booster night is set for September 30 open to the public

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange Theodore Reed Farmer's Bank and Savings Co

Former Pomeroy Man Succumbs in Akron

Mrs. Harry Snyder of Pomeroy traveled to Akron after the unexpected death of her brother Ivor Stiles formerly of Pomeroy. He is survived by his wife and twelve children seven sons and five daughters. Funeral services were held Friday in Akron and burial followed there.

R. C. Eiselstein John Holden W.va Chester Edna Dean Dean Eiselstein Joe Eiselstein David Joe Lloyd Dean Kevin Woodrow Dean Roger Roy Dayton Eiselstein Dayton Earle Jimmie Strickland Dayton Jr, Strickland Carol LeNear Columbus Sidney LeNear Lincoln Heights George Reuter Fort Wayne Ind Anna Reuter Lawrence Leonard Rocksprings Leona Eskew Edward Webster Dayton J. W. Eskew Bradford Raymond Hatfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Hatfield Eileen Eskew John Marcum Alice Warner Larry Springfield Dora Bostic Jay E. Warner Edith Mallory Irving Karr, Jr Oxford Patty Miami University Pomeroy Harry Snyder Akron Ivor Stiles

Verna M Hixson Appointed Executrix of Hixson Estate

Verna Maria Hixson of 30 S Congress St Athens Ohio is named Executrix of the estate of Peter Edward Hixson late of Athens Ohio County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 13 1947. Francis D White 36th Probate Judge.

Verna Maria Hixson S. Congress St Athens Ohio Peter Edward Hixson Francis D. White

City of Athens Sealed Bid Notice for Steel Standpipe

Sealed bids for one steel standpipe 16 feet diameter 75 feet high with 110000 gallon capacity, Beabon Hill Athens Ohio, due 12:00 noon October 16 1947. Bidder to post bond indemnifying city for removal risks. City may reject all bids. George R Evans Director.

Director of Public Service-Safety City of Athens City Hall Ohio Beabon Hill Public Service Safety George R. Evans Public Service-Safety

Service Officer Reuter in Cincinnati on malaria ruling

POMEROY Service Officer Edward Reuter was called to Cincinnati last week for a special ruling on malaria fever cases. Persons with previous malaria attacks should contact Reuter for details.

Pomeroy — Service Edward Reuter Cincinnati Reuter

Building Remodeling Progressing at Chambers Building

Plastering of the Chambers building is finished and walls are being painted. The former Chambers Grocery room has been leased to the Spencer Market, now housed in the Dutton Drug Store building.

Middleport Chambers Chambers’ Grocery Spencer Market Dutton Drug Store

Faulkner Fined for Intoxicated Driving in Middleport

Lewis B. Faulkner of Catlettsburg Kentucky was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Horton Brown after pleading guilty to an intoxicated driving charge. He was arrested Monday morning in Middleport while driving through town.

Jacob Turner Feeney Bennett Post American Legion The Legion Club Turner Brown Middleport Lewis B. Faulkner Catlettsburg Horton Brown Faulkner

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