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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

7

Wellston Rockets Meet Yellow Jackets In Opening League Game

Middleport hosts a clash between the Wellston Golden Rockets and the Yellow Jackets in the season’s first Southeatern Ohio League test under the lights. Coach Paul Trittschuh gauges green material as prep builds toward big rivals Gallipolis Logan Athens and Pomeroy. Also notes a Friday flag raising with the MHS band and a Wellston band return.

Middleport Wellston Golden Rockets Yellow Jacket Middleport Stadium Wellston-Sciotoville Rockets Yellow Jackets Buchtel Paul Trittschuh Gallipolis Logan Athens Wellston Pomeroy MHS Irvin Berlin Wellston Rockets Wellston Field

Wo mens Division of Christian Service Meeting

The Women s Division of Christian Service will hold an important business meeting Friday afternoon at the Community Hall in Letart Letart Falls.

Letart Letart Falls

Order Property Sold in Bush Mortgage Case

Judgment for 1266.62 against Mr. and Mrs. George Bush awarded to Buckeye Building and Loan Co. The mortgaged premises are ordered sold.

Order Property G.ipolis George Bush Buckeye Building & Loan Co

First Day of Hunting Disappoints Squirrel Hunters

Most squirrel hunters grumbled on opening day due to steady rain and later strong winds that kept success to a few who reached the limit. Weather hampered morning and afternoon hunts across the region.

Pomeroy

Library Board Reports New Books and Repairs at Pomroy

Pomroy library board president Theodore Reed announced interior painting and other repairs completed. July and August circulation totals reached 2 047 and 1 999 with 80 and 31 books added, while 24 and 27 new or renewed members were recorded. A box of about 150 books from East Cleveland Public Library arrived September 13 followed by new shelves ready titles such as The Last Puritan and The Hounds of Spring.

Pomeroy Theodore Reed Pomeroy Library East Cleveland Public Library Faraway Sue Barton

Winter Recreation Discussed in Pomeroy

The Pomeroy Recreation Commission met at City Hall discussing the winter recreation program. Ray Farnham reported on summer program finances while P L Curtis WPA recreation supervisor spoke on attendance and participation. Rev Warren Bright presided over the meeting.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Recreation Commission Ray Farnham P. L. Curtis WPA Warren Bright

E Schaefer Dies at Home in Middleport Funeral Friday

Middleport Ohio George E Schaefer 68 died at his Sec ond Ave home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at his residence 10 30 a m Friday with a Masonic graveside service in Logan. A retired Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad engineer and a 32nd degree Mason he is survived by his widow and two Logan sisters.

Middleport George E. Schaefer Second Ave Logan Masonic Order Schaefer Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Garnet Lewis Schaefer Monk

Pomeroy Church to Hear Indianapolis Pastor

Cadle Tabernacle associate pastor Dr B R Lakin of Indianapolis will lead two weeks of evangelistic services at Pomeroy Church of Christ starting October 21. Evangelist E Howard Cadle will close the meetings on November 3. The 500 seat church will install loudspeakers in the basement and may hold the final service at the Junior High Auditorium. Mrs Cadle may join to assist if possible.

Cadle

Athens Senator Speaks at Rally at Courthouse

Dr. H. T. Phillips of Athens delivered the principal address at a Republican rally held at the Courthouse under the county committee. He faulted former Gov. Martin L. Davey’s administration and contrasted it with Gov. John W. Bricker. Local Republican candidates were introduced and Charles Spencer chaired.

Pomeroy H. T. Phillips Athens Republican Committee Phillips Martin L. Davey John W. Bricker Charles Spencer Republican Central Committee

Charles Gregg Rites Set At Church Of Christ Friday

Obituary announces funeral services for Charles Gregg at the Church of Christ Friday at 2 30 p m. Gregg died from coronary thrombosis after an emergency operation for bowel obstruction at Holzer hospital. A Western Union linesman for the New York Central here since 1913 he was known locally for assisting with telephone lines at the MHS football field and was a fan of the Yellow Jackets. Relatives from Nevada are expected to arrive, delaying the service time.

Charles Gregg Church of Christ Gregg Holzer Western Union New York Central Railroad MHS Yellow Jackets Nevada

Local marriage licenses listed for Pomeroy area

Recent marriage licenses issued include Charles Hoppess 20 of Middleport and Edith Sayre 19 of Racine. Richard Smith 19 and Louise Green 17 of Reedsville, Oris Price 31 of Parkersburg and Goldie Deem 29 of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Charles Hoppess Middleport Edith Sayre Racine Richard Smith Louise Green Reedsville Oris Price Parkersburg Goldie Deem

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