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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1946
Page
3
Middleport parents and teachers concluded the school year with remarks on annual reports, installation of officers, and a program including an Easter playlet. The group reported 385 members, noted activities such as a Dad’s Night and a Hansel and Gretel operetta, and announced donations to Red Cross and other funds.
Chairman delivered the Walton League banquet report as the nominating committee led by Mrs. Guy Reynolds was unanimously accepted. Officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs. M. L. French, headlined by Mrs. Bruce Lloyd as president and Mrs. Eleanor Schaaf as first vice president. The event featured an Easter play by Second Grade pupils under Mrs. McComas, with a musical program and a discussion on civic topics from Parent-Teacher materials led by Mrs. Noah Haskins.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Childs announce the birth of their son Robert Allen Childs. Grandparents are Mrs. Ruth Peters and the late Walter Childs. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ross Peters of Florida and Mrs. L. B. Childs of Middleport. Weight not specified.
Chester Garden Club urged that Commons or Hill park not be sold citing historical value and beauty plans. Meigs County commissioners postponed the sale indefinitely and promised notice to the club if reconsidered. Also approved 527.30 for Percy Peoples justice of the peace felonies costs and a supplemental 10,000 to the general fund. Meeting adjourned to May 6.
The Drew Webster American Legion Post reported steady membership growth at its regular meeting. Total membership reached 347 with five men elected to membership and four taking the obligation. Delegates to the Eighth District Conference were chosen: H Bradford, Robert Ebersbach, Jed Burkett, with alternates Hanson Holter, Ernest Lallance, and Perry Riggs. The Post plans a key role in Memorial Day observances and a tentative day program was discussed.
Florence Fisher sues Richard Fisher in Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging extreme cruelty. In a separate judgment Judge Edgar Ervin granted a divorce to Clark Van Cooney from Hilda Searles Van Cooney on grounds of willful absence.
Radio plans Easter broadcasts across CBS ABC NBC and MBS with sunrise services from Winston-Salem Hines and Riverside among others. Early starts vary 6 to 8 a.m. across networks with programs including Amos and Andy Bob Hope and Orson Welles.
Meigs County health leaders gather Tuesday April 16 at 7 30 PM in Pomeroy Court House to study a proposed four point tuberculosis control program from the Ohio Department of Health. The meeting lists Dr Raymond Boice and county officials among committee members and aims to push 1947 legislation for 1100 beds and a $2 50 daily per patient subsidy.
Property transfers filed for recording list numerous parcels and deeds in Meigs County. J C McKay and Mary to Earnest and Ethel Smith 134 acres in Chester. Clint and Ruby Orr to Edward and Lillie White 264 acres in Chester. E F Bailey to Lawrence Edna James and Violet Walker lots in Middleport. Daisy Brown to Fannie Needs parcels Salisbury. Fanny Needs to Daisy Brown eight dollar forty four cents acres Salisbury. Elmer and Lillie Browning to E Paul Browning Botane Raymond Iris Ray Wilson to Elmer C Finlan 50 acres Scipio. Gladys Dildy to Harry Keller parcels Orange. acreage in Orange. Standard Oil to Charles F Shain 127 acres. Howard and Rosa Hatfield to Orateline Adkins 99 35 acres Salern.
Meigs County Probate Court granted marriage licenses to Howard Price 21 and Mabel Mc Fall 21 of Pomeroy Emmerson Smith 22 Beckley West Virginia and Rosalie Smith 21 of Pomeroy Alfred Pittman 24 Athens and Sarah Pittman 28 of Pomeroy Joseph F Long 23 Kent and Hannah Mary Pratt 21 of Pomeroy Roy Rickard 21 and Mary Brown 21 both of Middleport Bab Webb 23 and Helen Boughler 22 both of Pomeroy
Meigs County Auditor George Daniels reports 3100 dog licenses issued this year, far surpassing last year’s numbers. In Middleport, Mrs. George R. Faris will replace Mrs. Joseph Davis as executive secretary of the Meigs County Tuberculosis Association. Mrs. Davis resigns due to Lt. (JG) Joseph Davis returning to Navy service.
POMEROY The Fenton Construction Company's bid for resurfacing several Pomeroy streets was accepted by the council. The rival bid from P Cavett Company of Lockland was noted as the other option. Council approved a taxi license for veteran Grover C. Klein while noting numerous issued licenses may be unused. A prior meeting mandated sidewalk repairs with specific properties named.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Fichtner guest speakers at the Middleport Rotary Club. Mrs Fichtner discussed hospital experiences in England France and Germany and combat exhaustion affecting service members. Mr Fichtner, a high school teacher, served four years in the Southwest Pacific. No meeting this week due to Good Friday.
The P M Club will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs Marjorie Martin Stevens Lincoln Heights with Mrs Charles O Gross assisting hostess.
The Middleport School Band received awards at the 18th annual concert at the Middleport High School Auditorium. Freshman numerals went to Rice Hawkins Gillmore Clark Ward. Sophomores to Chase Kircher Bing ham Waddell Sauer. Juniors to Wise Hartley Schaaf Bailey Whitlock Scott. Seniors to French McElhinney Smart Thomas Casto Pickens Plantz. A PT A meeting for Pomeroy is postponed from April 18 to a later date. The Big Ben clock dial in London shows holes from World War I shrapnel.
The Portland Community Club hosted a pen house on April 12 with 200 attendees. Winners in the amateur contest included Wanda Dillon Kathleen Ward Linda Lou Ours Shirley Mc Kelvey and Frank Pickens. Ross Norris president of the Southern Rural Board of Education spoke on proposed Portland School summer expenditures.
Project totals 3425 dollars covering new floors interior and exterior paint, inside decoration, new blinds, water system work and toilet repair.
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