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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1950
Page
7
Middleport and Racine resident Gordon Wolfe remains in serious condition at Holzer Hospital staff reports. Blood donors were called Tuesday to aid his care and Burl Wolfe, his son, works as an attendant at the American Legion Club.
Drew Webster Post 39 members urged to vote for a two mill school levy in the May 2 primary. Passage requires a 60 percent majority. Levy aims to prevent budget cuts, fund repairs, and protect teachers salaries. Frank Cheese brew reported on a mobile roundup and a Columbus auxiliary patrol meeting April 1 2. A new class may form in Meigs County and veterans are to contact him. The Hoover commission report and Veterans Administration were discussed with warnings the fight is not over.
The Pomeroy Garden Club met at Mrs. H B Smith home with Mrs. John Lambert assisting. New officers elected: president Mrs J E White, vice president Mrs Dor Schaefer, secretary Mrs J W McMurray, treasurer Mrs R W Finsterwald. Members of the program committee named. The group endorsed a two mill school levy and planned Easter treats for Meigs County rest home patients. Mrs Edward Jones reviewed Soil Food and Health by Forman and Fink, dedicated to Dr Charles F E Holzer Sr. The Smith home was decorated with spring flowers and a salad course was served.
Pomeroy Floyd Rupe and Mrs Louise Gilmore of Ches hire were treated at Meigs General hospital after Rupe’s eastbound car was forced into a utility pole before the freight depot. Bruce Bennett of Langsville, driving west, tried to pass a third car, and Rupe ran into the pole to avoid a collision. Rupe had a cut left wrist and Mrs Gilmore contusions and chin lacerations. Patrolman Bailey said no arrests and noted extensive damage to the Rupe car.
Middleport resident Joseph M Hindy of Rutland Street and Mrs Hindy attend the firms annual convention in Columbus today and tomorrow. Frank Bettgar, top salesman and author of How I Raise Myself from Failure to Success in Selling, will give the Sales Day address. Larry Lesueur Bowman Doss and Murray D Lincoln will also highlight the program.
Mrs. Robert Jacobs hosted a bridge gathering on W Main Street Monday evening. Mrs. Arthur Skinner won first prize and Mrs. Charles Gibbs took second. Guest from Middleport was Mrs. Clyde Ingels.
The Girl's Guild Chapter of Naomi Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the home of counselor Mrs. Lula Hampton.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rosenbaum hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs. Chris tine Rosenbaum who turned 85 on April 1. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Philip Meier and son Jimmy of Columbus Dr. and Mrs. P. C. Bauman and granddaughter Susan Davis of Portsmouth Dick Rosenbaum and Arthur Rosenbaum attended with the host and hostess.
Mrs Harlan Weh rung entertained Saturday afternoon with a party for her son Craig marking his ninth birthday. Guests included Marvin Spencer Donald Wehrung James Lohse John Thomas Dorinda Wilson Paul Folmer Diana Daniels Richard Daniels Billy Bailey Reva Rea Donna Rea Deanna Jimmy Watson Darlene Watson Judy Wehrung Mrs Ralph Spencer Mrs Harry Bailey Mrs Don Rea Mrs Leroy Watson Mrs Ernest Rea Judy Jennings Barbara Weh rung and Billy Sterrit.
POMEROY residents are invited to a church social at Forest Run Baptist Church this Saturday. The event aims to bring together community members for fellowship and refreshments.
The Past Chiefs gather Thursday evening at Mrs. Cora Beegle's Racine home with Mrs. Louelle Burson assisting.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew were in Columbus for a two day event. Cheesebrew attended sessions of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary and presented a report on the Sixth Annual Convention at Drew Webster Post American Legion where he serves as vice commander.
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