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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
8
Mr and Mrs David Goodwin and their sons David Phillip and Olan Goodwin are spending a few days in Cincinnati on business.
The Racine High School Band directed by Bernard Krinke will perform at the high school auditorium Sunday at 3 p.m. with a full program of band and novelty numbers.
The Pomeroy Motor Co. won the bid to supply a Chevrolet police cruiser for 800.40 plus the Ford sedan now used, with delivery promised in 10 days. A proposed juke box licensing ordinance was read, proposing a $10 annual fee and up to 50 fine, plus license revocation for violations. May replace Patrolman Wandling, but council postponed action. Mayor Spencer reported March village receipts totaling 1922.50. Present: Robinson, Jobb, Vaughan, Goodwin, Boney.
Mason Clinic notes list an admission for Owen FE at Mason Clinic with a tonsillectomy on April 4. Birth announcement reports Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hall of Mason welcoming a daughter on March 30. Discharges include Gloria Louise Love and infant, plus Nancy Margaret Van Cooney, Charles Fry Jr, and Robert Peoples Jr. Also noted is Eli Ebersbach of Pomeroy treated for a lacerated finger on April 4.
Pomeroy Mrs Albert Young hosted the Garden Club with sixteen members present. Mrs Lily Coates presided as officers were elected: Hartinger president White vice president McMurray secretary Smith treasurer. A program committee includes Dor Schaefer and Harry Smith. An invitation was received for the Middleport flower show April 23 24. Slides of Ohio State Parks were shown. Hosts served refreshments. Michael and are visiting South Webster assisting evangelistic services there.
Pomeroy Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Norman Parker and Vin ton King presiding. They set the April 25 banquet at the Masonic Hall and held a memorial for past matron Nelli Smith. Members will attend United Methodist Church on May 1.
Mr and Mrs Phil Globokar return to Pomeroy after Florida stay with Mrs Globokar recovering from surgery. Mr and Mrs William Childs Joan Scholl return from Missouri trip. Ed Hysell moved from home to St Joseph hospital in Parkersburg after serious illness. Mrs Ed Hysell and Mr and Mrs Charles Hysell visit Parkersburg. Claude Darst improves at home on East Main Street. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Carter Graley of Charleston and Andrew Graley of Parkersburg. Reverend Earl Elswick of Camp Breckinridge Kentucky visits his parents. Reverend and Mrs L R Car-
POMEROY, Carl Persinger, president of the Pomeroy lodge, announced a meeting of the 24th District FOE to be held in the new Eagles hall next Sunday. Attending chapters include Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Oak Hill Athens and Pomeroy. Deputy grand president Dr George Hunter Ironton and director Ward Maloy Wellston will attend. A Wellston Aerie degree team will perform initiation work and a fish fry will follow.
Meigs General Hospital lists patients in the area: Herman Maddox of Middleport undergoing surgery. Johnny Jobb of Pomeroy having a minor procedure. John Kauff of Middleport scheduled for surgery. June Benner of Chester under medical care. Mrs Harvey Bailey of Reedsville for medical treatment. Mrs George Harris of Pomeroy in care with John Kauff. Johnny Jobb of Pomeroy. Mrs George Harris of Pomeroy. Mrs Hazel Haning and daughter of Minersville. Mrs Ralph Negler and son of Racine.
Two cars were damaged in an intersection collision at Butternut and W Main around noon Wednesday. Carson Hayes of Syracuse stopped for a left turn when Ralph Chrissinger of Springfield traveling west collided head on with the Hayes vehicle. No injuries reported.
The Pomeroy Board of Education announced a change making students entering first grade have to be six by December 1 of the entry year, effective September 1950, up from the previous rule of six by February after September. The alteration aims to improve learning for younger children.
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer announces that dogs running loose and chickens off owner premises have caused widespread complaints. The village ordinance banning such acts will be strictly enforced starting Thursday, April 7, with fines for proven violators.
FASTEETH offers a pleasant alkaline powder to hold dentures firmer for easier eating and speaking. Sprinkle a little on plates to eliminate gummy taste and denture odor. Available at drug stores for improved denture comfort.
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