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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
10
The Ohio River at Pomeroy rose through night and reached 43 8 feet by Thursday morning flooding the lower parking area and many Main Street basements. Forecasters said fair weather halted the flood threat, but additional rainfall could worsen conditions for residents still recovering from the prior flood.
Roscoe O Fowler arranged the delivery of kitchen gear to Camp Kinshuta from the Ohio State Fair Grounds in Columbus. The setup now ranks among the best camping facilities for Boy Scouts with plans for a summer period for both boys and girls.
Pomeroy violinist David Flanagan with pianist Miss Ruth Will will perform a four part recital tonight at 8 in Federated Church. Flanagan studies under Konrad Scholl and Will under Norma Lewis Hecox. The program includes two Miss Will piano solos and violin selections by Flanagan with Will at the piano. John Walters of Murray City died at age 70 after living previously in Mason City. his wife was daughter of the late Isaac Terrell of Pomeroy.
Middleport Social Notes report Clifford M. Ervin of Malden in McMillan Hospital Charleston for observation. Mrs. Tom W. Jones visited Marietta sister-in-law Mrs. J. E. Evans in hospital. James Stockman and Katherine Bryan of Kansas City expect to visit Stockman’s in-laws the Bryans and Harley family, pausing in Chicago to see Attorney Joe Bryan. Mrs. Warren G. Huddleston returns to activity after wrist fracture treatment at McMillan Hospital Charleston. Lieut. F S Gabel moved from Camp Meigs Rock Springs to a CCC Camp near Portsmouth. wife and child to join later. Mrs. Harry Hurn of Gallipolis hosted by Tom Jones for lunch. Mrs. Elmer Wysong of Bucyrus visiting. Frances Grate McCormick and son Donegal Douglas guests of her parents J H Grate. R. E. Peters of Columbus visited on business in Middleport.
The April 28 Honor Roll shows many girls ahead of boys at M. H. S. with the Senior Class nearly half the size of the other classes on the Who's Who list. Listings include Freshmen Mary Jean Bailey through Dorothy Stewart and Seniors Charles Bennett to Paul Smith, plus a tidbit noting the New Zealand wrybill plover has a right curving beak.
A crossword style clue list referencing a poet who believed in democracy with numerous entries across horizontal and vertical positions. Includes answers for ages words such as mature insect sloths unburnt brick ulcer malicious burning verbal thick shri to sin and more.
The Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. James Titus home for the last meeting of the year. Mrs C M Hennesy and Mrs Tom Jones read papers on Changing Tastes in American Music and The Metropolitan Opera Guild instead of an address by Prof A W McKay. Mrs Glenn Smith led singing with a vocal solo. 40 members and guests were served a salad and dessert.
Pomeroy social notes record Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roush ill at Forest Run. Miss Mariam Blackmore leaves for Lisbon to join her brother H. J. Blackmore. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Geyer visit Pomeroy and Syracuse from Roswell New Mexico. Mrs. Claude Darst attends Daughters of America rally in Gallipolis. Millard Wildermuth visits Athens. The Briders move to Lincoln Hill. Mr. Brider linked with Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co. New daughter Mary Teresa born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Meier Wehe Terrace. Mrs. Scott, Forest Run, and Mrs. Charles Cowen return from Buckeye Lake trip. Judge Peoples and Otto Kreinbihl in Parkersburg for Boy Scout leaders meeting. Mrs. Gibbs hosts bridge on Vale Street with 6 pm luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Harbrecht host five hundred club with awards to Clay Bryant. Edgar Ebersbach of Florida attends. fish fry enjoyed with Florida fish brought by Ebersbach.
Pomeroy ministers met at Bethany Church to organize a Vacation Bible School starting June 7 with Rev. F Buescher as superintendent and Rev. Ralph Kuether as assistant. Last year 120 children enrolled. organizers expect a large turnout this year. Orchestration for "Step This Way" distributed to High School musicians for the Senior play on May 21 and 22 in Middleport.
In Columbus former Pom eroy women formed the Salt and Cinder Club. Five of the original 13 remain as they plan a May 29 anniversary at Mrs C E W Downie’s Lincoln Hill home. At a Charmines Hotel meeting luncheon followed by a business session and initiation for Mrs Lucille Deffenbacher.
Dr. Donald Tippett, pastor of Bexley M. E. Church in Columbus, gave the commencement address at the high school auditorium. Alumni Banquet planned for Saturday evening. multiple local residents attended and visited Elberfeld farm Tuesday.
A Milford Conn police search ended with Father Divine, the Negro cult leader, found behind a fur nace in his Milford heaven. He was returned to New York to face assault charges on a process server.
Plymouth notes report a school term closure with a noon cafeteria dinner and an afternoon program. Superintendent McKinley awarded perfect attendance certificates. Teacher Earle Heinlein was invited to return next year. Local residents and events include mumps case Harden Cremean, visits from Wesley and Cambridge residents, and 4-H club plans broadcast from Columbus May 3 with a violin duet by Treadley and Elizabeth Heinlein.
Chester Grange meeting drew 42 members and guests as six candidates were obligated in the first and second degrees. Mary E. Jones and Rex Bailey were elected Lady Assistant Steward and Assistant Steward. Visitors came from Laurel Racine and Long Bottom Granges. Arbor Day program featured poems and readings. Several local residents hosted guests over the weekend. Hospital and medical updates noted parishioners receiving treatment and a teacher missing days due to arthritis.
William Robson purchased five new automobiles to be used as taxies in Middleport. The purchase expands local taxi capacity and supports commuter transport in the city.
Peterborough England seven miles south Holme test run marks what is believed to be England’s first use of rails 120 feet long. Each rail weighs one and three quarter tons and doubles typical length.
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