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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1949

Page

2

Meigs County Youth Fellowship meets at Racine High School

The Meigs County Youth Fellowship held a meeting Monday at Racine High School with slides on Famous Paintings Portraying the Life of Christ. Rev Berger led a nominating committee briefing while 125 youths were served refreshments by the Racine group.

Middleport Berger United Methodist Church Pomeroy Christ Meigs County Racine Emma Jane Buell Janice Roush Hazel Stobart Lester Covert Portland W. B. Moore Lawrence Schmitt DeLoss Smith Charles Kirseh Zensia Covert Mr. Moore Paddy Jo Lambert Shirley Evans Davie Reichman Charlene Dillard

Grange To Observe Annual Booster Night

POMEROY Rocksprings Grange will observe booster night Thursday at 8 p m at an open meeting with a program to follow.

Pomeroy—Rocksprings Grange

Hospital Campaign Group Replacements Are Chosen

In Pomeroy the 1946 Campaign Committee members Homer Cook Hazel Cook and Common Pleas Judge Ervin declined to serve on the $240 600 bond issue campaign due to ill health and possible conflicts. Paul Smart elected vice chairman four subcommittees named to run the current drive. A public meeting with Dr Borowski of the State Health Board is planned in Pomeroy next Tuesday.

Pomeroy Edison Hobstetter Homer Cook Hazel Cook Paul Smart Common Pleas Frances Klien FE. A. Wingett William Anderson Frank Vroman Avery Nelson Lester Hart H. E. Starkey J. H. Grate Leo Vaughan Veterans Memorial Meigs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Borowski State Board of Health

Divorce Plea Granted In Ohio Common Pleas

Martha Barnhart files for divorce from Thomas Barnhart in Pomeroy alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple, married July 16 1945 in Pomeroy, are parents of one child. Separately James R Eads granted divorce from Christobell Eads in Jackson Ohio. They wed June 4 1948 and have no children.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Martha Barnhart Thomas Barnhart James R. Eads Christobell Eads Jackson Ohio

Meigs County Officials Lead Drive Against Truancy

School attendance officer Woodrow Wilson reports broad cooperation from teachers and principals in Meigs County to reduce truancy. Juvenile Judge Harmon O'Brien explains Ohio law on compulsory schooling until 18, with penalties for parents and options for working certificates or exemptions for certain conditions. A joint effort aims to enforce attendance, with court control extending to age 21 and daily violations counted as separate offenses.

Meigs County Woodrow Wilson Harmon O’brien Middleport High School Ohio O'Brien Wilson Superintendent of Schools

Driver Seeks 10000 Sum After Wreck

Doris Lawler of Akron sues Dana Turner of Carpenter in common pleas court over a March 29 collision on Route 33. She alleges permanent injury seven months of lost wages and property loss from a truck striking her state owned auto, with multiple fault claims outlined. Lawler, a State Welfare employee, was hospitalized about two weeks at Meigs General after the crash near Kingsbury Creek.

Pomeroy Doris Lawler Akron Common Pleas Dana Turner Carpenter Clerk of Courts Kingsbury Creek Lawler Meigs General Hospital State Welfare Department Welfare Department Meigs County

Great Grandparents Seen for First Time

Danny Ramsey of Huntington visited his great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ramsey in Middleport Sunday. He is the son of Gene and wife, married in England during World War II. The Ramseys and other relatives hosted the visit.

Middleport Danny Ramsey Huntington C. J. Ramsey Gene Ramsey England

Grand Jury to Convene in Meigs County Court

Pomeroy Meigs County Grand Jury for the October term will convene Monday Oct 3. Judge Edgar Ervin and County Prosecuting Attorney John C Bacon announce the session in Common Pleas Court.

Pomeroy Meigs County Grand Jury Common Pleas Edgar Ervin John C., Bacon

Pomeroy Flower Show Planned by Local Clubs

The publicity committee met at Mrs. J E White’s home to outline events for the flower show and school. The show, a project of the Twilight Pomeroy and Winding Trail Garden Clubs, will be held October 12 at the Federated church from 1 to 9 p.m. All garden clubs and flower enthusiasts in the area were invited.

Pomeroy Flower Show J. E. White Laurel St The Twilight Federated Church

Members urged to bring welfare articles by Oct 3

Mrs. Chester Erwin, president of the Child Conservation League, asked members to donate welfare items and deliver them to the home of Mrs. L. W. McComas before October 3.

Chester Erwin The Child Conservation League L. W. McComas

Class To Meet Glouster At Hines Home

The Priscilla Sunday School class of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Hines on Thursday at 7 30 P M.

Glouster Priscilla Sunday School The Methodist Church Ralph Hines

Extension Class To Be Organized At Pomeroy High

J Floyd Dixon of Ohio University extension division announces a meeting at Pomeroy Senior High School auditorium at 7 p m Thursday to organize an extension class. The class meets one evening weekly for 15 weeks and may count toward certificate renewal degree requirements and salary advancement.

Pomeroy J. Floyd Dixon Ohio University Pomeroy Senior High School Jone

Schools dismissed due to faulty furnaces in two schools

Rose Hill and Bradbury grade schools were dismissed Monday because of faulty furnaces. Needed repairs were ordered at once and classes were expected to resume Tuesday.

Pomeroy Rose Hill Bradbury

Baptismal Services Held for Dennis Weber in Middleport

Baptismal services for Dennis Lee Weber son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Weber were at Heath Methodist Church Sunday. Attendees included grandparents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Milhoan and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Plummer. The Weber family hosted a dinner at their new home on N Fifth Ave following the ceremony.

Middleport Maggie Pickens Baltimore William Pickens Tom Pickens Lillian Earles Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Pickens Japan Armed Services Enpi University of Wargsland New York City Dennis Lee Weber Vernon Weber Heath Methodist Church Lawrence Ilhoan August Weber Paul Baer Chester Will Plummer Rutland Webers N. Fifth Ave Millicans Plummers Weber Margaret Belle Milhoan

Picnic at Russell cabin draws Langsville locals

A Langsville gathering last Sunday at the Russell cabin near Langsville hosted Mayor Sidney Russell and his wife with daughters Myrna and Ruth. Also in attendance were Mr and Mrs Karl Kloes and children Sidney Betty Raymond Ruth Anne, Mr and Mrs Alfred Roush and children Russell Lee Maida, and Wilma Price.

Middleport Russell Langsville Sidney Russell Myrna Ruth Karl Kloes Sidney Betty Raymond Anne Alfred Roush Russell Lee Maida Wilma Price

Will family celebrates Donny's third birthday at home

Roy Will and family spent the weekend at their S Second St home with sons Ronny Donny and Larry. Roy Will, formerly Spencer's Grocery assistant manager, began a two year cooperative construction course at Ohio Mechanics Institute Cincinnati. Donny's third birthday was marked with a family dinner featuring a centerpiece cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Johnny Garrison and daughter Sandra Mrs Nancy Garrison Deepwater WV and Miss Lorine Peters Middleport.

Middleport Roy Will Will Ronny Donny Larry S. Second St Spencer's Grocery Ohio Mechanics Institute School Cincinnati Donny Will Johnny Garrison Sandra Nancy Garrison Deepwater W. Va Lorine Peters

Dedication Service in Middleport for Young Children

A Sunday morning dedication at the First Baptist Church in Middleport featured Rev. C. M. Pomeroy officiating as babies were presented at the altar. Mothers received white carnations from cradle roll superintendent Mrs. Shirley Mills. Read names include Marcia Henrietta Pomeroy, Stephan and Stephanie Ross Pullen, Larry Hood, David Jenkins, Kristin Rupp, Pamela French, and Stephan Hindy.

Middleport C. M. Pomeroy First Baptist Church Shirley Mills David Jenkins Kristin Alana Rupp Clarence Rupp Pamela Lynn French Warner French Stephan Kalad Hindy Kalad Hindy

Mrs Custer Hosts Birthday Dinner for Sister

Mrs Theodore Custer entertained at a birthday dinner honoring her sister Mrs Esther Joseph. Guests included Mrs William Harris and Mary Ann, Mrs Carl Grueser and Robert, and Mrs Esther Parker.

Middleport Theodore Custer Esther Joseph William Harris Mary Ann Carl Grueser Robert Esther Parker

Mrs Anderson Elected Study Club President

Mrs E L Jones hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club gathering on Madison Street. Mrs J E Anderson was chosen to replace Mrs W G Hughes as president. Two new members joined, Sylvia Maxwell and Ernest Williams, and plans for an October luncheon in Marietta were announced.

Glouster E. L. Jones Progressive Study Club Madison St W. R. Drury J. E. Anderson W. G. Hughes Clyde Harper Sylvia Maxwell Ernest Williams Esta Cunningham Virginia Skyline Sara Easler Lancaster Ann Williams British Isles Anderson Marietta

Will Hearing Delayed Again on Probate of State Senator Jones

The hearing to admit the will and codicil of the late State Senator Tom Jones was postponed to Oct. 3 by Probate Judge Harmon O'Brien due to inability to serve seven next of kin in Columbus Ohio. Notices must be served by the Franklin County Sheriff in person or by leaving a certified copy at residences.

Florence Jenkins Harold Jenkins Robert Jenkins Jennie M. Jones Columbus Ohio Franklin County O’brien

Rev Teater to Speak at Tri State Christian Rally

Glouster minister Daniel K Teater will be one of several speakers at the Tri State Christian Rally in Grayson Kentucky with the topic The Holy Spirit and Prayer His wife Mrs Teater and son Timmy will join him in Greenup Kentucky as guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zavad sky

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Glouster Church of Christ Grayson Teater

Glouster Residents Attend Akron Wedding of Luther and Lacey

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs John S Blower Mr and Mrs Richard Guinther Mrs William Stephen son Mr and Mrs E M Ley and Mrs C F Guinther traveled to Akron to witness the marriage of Florence Luther daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Luther and Willard Lacey at the Presbyterian Church Saturday evening at eight.

Mrs Patrick Mc Caulty Visits Carter Family Members

Lt Isabel Carter of Fort Belvoir Virginia visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Carter at their Main Street home in Glouster.

Glouster Patrick McCaulty Isabel Carter Fort Belvoir George Carter Main St

Student Group Leads Program at Church Service

A Kentucky Christian College student group presented a program before the Young People's Church of Christ. Lanella Jonas led a song service Edwin Carpenter spoke on Worship Programs Robert Whistler listed campus activities and Stanley Hicks spoke on Lives For the Master. The group, hosted by U P Church, attended a 5:30 luncheon for 31 attendees with guests from New Marshfield Church of Christ before returning to Grayson Kentucky.

Glouster Kentucky Christian College Young People’s Church of Christ Lanella Jonas Edwin Carpenter Robert Whistler Stanley Hicks U. P. Church New Marshfield

Doan's Pills Promoted for Kidney Relief

Doan's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic for kidney and bladder issues. The copy claims kidney toxins cause backache energy loss and swelling and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's for lasting relief across the body's 16 miles of kidney tubes.

Doan

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