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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
10
Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy marked its first anniversary as a 22 bed facility serving 353 emergencies and 300 operations. Doctors and dentists funded by six physicians and three dentists note 1068 patients in year one with 170 births and 245 medical admissions.
Gallia County Treasurer Otis Drummond reports 157 378 dollars in real estate taxes for the year ending March. Two new levies boosted the total with school and county district library mills. School distribution tops 88 912.10 dollars while the district library receives 4287.14 dollars for the first time from public funds. Other distributions include county 29 428.84, county home 7 525, children’s home 8 625, blind 240, aid to dependent children 1 175, corporations 8 375.54, townships 4 446.97, health program 3 314.88, and the state 216.54.
Dr. Leo C. Bean received a birthday tribute at a Rotary Club meeting in the Farmer's Hotel after returning from Florida. The event marked Bean as the club's first president as it nears 21 years, with testimonials from early members and attendance by former officers Bill Thomas and Frank Morrow. The program featured the Treblers of Point Pleasant, with solo work by Mrs. Carl Gardner and Mrs. Frank Capehart as accompanist.
Public notice invites men and women with hearing loss to try the Ourine Home Method test using Ourine ear drops. The ad promises money back if hearing does not improve and directs inquiries to Athens Pharmacy at 12 S Court St Athens Ohio.
A panel on Rural Telephones will air Saturday from 12 30 to 1 p m on WRFD Worthington featuring John Lusher Buckeye Rural Electric Co Gallipolis who backs expanded rural service The nine counties served by his company are listed along with other panelists Capt Henry of Northern Ohio Telephone Co and John Woodrow of Ohio Bell Telephone Co The discussion follows a recent congressional appearance opposing the Poage Bill which would create an Agriculture Department loan agency to assist cooperatives building rural lines.
Dr Paul C Foster Holzer Hospital surgeon was chosen president by the Rotary Club after a new board meeting Tuesday night. Clyde Mitchell was named vice president Clarence Waugh treasurer and Dr H H King sergeant at arms. No secretary was elected to replace Mitchell who resigned. The Foster family resides on Upper River Road and moved to Gallipolis in 1940.
Canal activity reported at Gallipolis locks includes multiple down and upbound boats on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with times ranging from morning to late night. Gauges show upper at 18.9 feet and lower at 19.3 feet with 30 feet of water at the rollers. Kanawha Falls reads 3.61 and falling.
Gallipolis resident Jess Frank Hodge 51 lost control of a westbound Route 35 car on wet pavement and skidded into a ditch then a culvert. Hodge was not reported injured.
Sheriff George Ehman will issue about 2900 to the county general fund to clean up 40 year old cash balances. Fees ranging from two cents to 365.57 are held for roughly 125 persons, none of whom has claimed the money. State examiners ordered turnover, now pending routine account closures before the funds are certified to the budget commission for immediate county use.
Two adults and five children were taken into custody in Rodney by Sheriff Ehman and deputies. Merton Stewart, 44, faces a contributing to the delinquency of minors warrant while Delia Mattox is charged with two counts of neglect. Children aged 3 to 14 were housed in custody with arraignment expected in probate court. Also, Raymond Mattox and Alfonzo Johnson Jr. faced separate prison terms for other charges.
Lt. Gov. Sam Walden of Ohio spoke to the Kiwanis club at the Lafayette Hotel in Chillicothe Tuesday evening. Merle Evans of Key Club reported on the national convention experience in Washington. Visitors included Herb Dowty, past Ohio Kiwanis governor, and C. A. Fromm, charter member, with Dr. N. H. Foster presiding.
A Gallipolis petit jury meeting to hear four cases was cancelled as involved parties pursue settlements. Minors' support matters are being worked out in three non support cases featuring Loren Layne James Eads and Edward Paul Roark. Fred Pitchford restitution was made years ago and the case was requested to be nullified. The docket was streamlined by agreement with the bar association and the court to clear long standing matters.
Dairy extension specialist Earl Voeller of Ohio State University visited Gallipolis to review Dairy Herd Improvement Association records and assist members in selecting cows to cull from the herds.
Gallipolis admissions list includes L. G. Aldrich Vinton Miss Mary Ann Preston city Jackie Barnhart Oak Hill Fred Michael Jackson Philip Geisweinger Charleston Jack Tipton Wellston Mrs Steve Burkle Bidwell. Discharges include Mrs Harry Crabtree Miss Joanne Swisher Mrs Nellie Whitaker George Maynard Mrs Ray Sullivan Mrs Sam Stephenson Miss Hagel Halley.
Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Paul Smart’s home themed Light That Shineth. President Mrs. Leo Russell led the business session. program chair Mrs. John Mayer and devotional leader Mrs. Paul Smart conducted activities.
The Middleport Return Jona than Meigs Chapter of the DAR will gather at Mrs. J. E. Foster’s home Friday afternoon. Hostesses include Mrs. Foster’s mother Mrs. Benjamin Skinner and Mrs. John Chase plus Mrs. A. A. Chappelle. Mrs. J. P. Lochary will report on the Cleveland state conference. The program features American music and a roll call response naming a favorite American song and its composer.
Middleport was represented by Miss Virginia Mayes at the Tri County Community Concert Association spring kick off banquet held at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. The drive for new members was launched and motion pictures of talent to be selected for the concert series were shown by Dick Suter of Parkersburg representing the CCA.
Samantha Bradford Missionary Society gathers Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Edward French home with Mrs H B Curd as a hostess. A special missionary offering will be taken.
Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters announce annual inspection Tuesday evening June 7 at Woodman Hall. Members held a practice session after a business and ritualistic meeting.
Mr and Mrs James Ives and son Jimmy visited Col um bus while en route from Fort Lauderdale to Columbiana. Richard Horden attended Reuben C Koehler's funeral in Columbus. George Swift, 81, improving at Meigs General Hospital. Various relatives and guests, including the Harrisons, Finnegans, and Boggs families, travel and visit across Ohio. Judy Curd recovers from measles. Business and Professional Women's Club luncheon in Jackson. Farm Bureau Insurance convention in Columbus. Carla Clark joins Cleveland opera guests. Wayland Covert and daughter Connie Sue travel to Tampa for an indefinite stay.
Sharon Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Emerson Jones celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday afternoon at the Grant Street home. Twenty eight guests including school friends and relatives joined games and prizes were awarded to Ruth Shepard during the party with pastel Easter eggs baskets balloons and a orchid and yellow cake.
Funeral home Pomeroy 285 at 144 Butternut Ave advertises attentive service for every funeral regardless of cost, highlighting personal care and local availability.
Laurel Cliff native Mrs. Pearl Parker mother of seven and longtime Messenger writer. Her sons Thomas and Cedric serve in the army in Germany and fall enlistment last fall. Grandfather donated the school land. Parker active in Laurel Run PTA for over 25 years.
Sharon Lynn Camp seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Camp Columbus former residents of this community underwent surgery in Children's Hospital Tuesday. The operation described as a corrective one in connection with infantile paralysis contracted on a visit here several years ago. She entered the Columbus hospital Sunday. Mrs Camp is the daughter of Mrs A L Parsons and sister of Mrs D M Payne and James Sayre.
The Addison Township Board of Trustees petitions Gallia County Common Pleas Court to move 4000 dollars from the road and bridge fund to buy a motor grader. The filing notes a 4932.28 dollar fund balance.
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