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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Jack H Redmond of Beaumont Texas announce the birth of a daughter last week Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B J Redmond of Clifton W Va and Mr and Mrs W H Wallace of Point Pleasant
At Cedar Point the Ohio Recorders Association held sessions with 64 of 88 counties represented. Albert Blomley spoke on legal aspects of recording. Eileen Engelman promoted reducing record book sizes by photostating records. Earl Hogan compared photostatic and typed costs. Frances Morton noted four typists laid off after photostat adoption. A year end meeting is planned in Columbus December 7 8 9.
Mr and Mrs M F E Warren of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on July 20 at Mt Carmel Hospital The mother Helen Renshaw formerly of Pomeroy is named in the notice.
The Philson Reunion will be held at the state park in Portland next Sunday. Local organizers announce plans and invite former members to attend the gathering at the park.
An advertisement features Mrs V DeBonis of Philadelphia praising All-Bran as a laxative aid. It urges a daily ounce with milk and water, offers a Double Your Money Pack after 10 days if unsatisfied, and instructs sending the empty carton to Kellogg Co Battle Creek Michigan for a rebate.
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Price home in Rutland marked a homecoming and birthdays for Mrs. Paul Kennedy V. M. Price William Buck Wilbur Young Frank Young and Robert Young. Attendees included J. A. Young and family J. A. Young Jr Charles A. Bradbury Suzanne Middleport Wilbur Young Susan Pomeroy Paul Kennedy Giouster William Buck Nancy Bess Holt J. W. Young Frank Young Patty and Roger Philips Wilkesville.
The White Rose Lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Woodmen's Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Walter Hayes Mrs. L. B. Walker and Mrs. Charles Swindler.
Widdleport society notices list Mr and Mrs Paul Davis visiting Watertown with Army friends while on vacation from Imperial Electric Co and NY Central Railroad duties. Several other locals and relatives are named visiting, returning from trips, or relocating, including Meinharts, Sauers, Healy sisters, and Goodall family.
Harold Swisher of Cheshire a crane operator on the sewer project was arrested by city police at noon Monday on intoxication charges and released on bond by 5 p.m. James Bridwell, returned from Zanesville with two fraud warrants and appeared before Justice P L Peoples. the case was continued.
Mayor D A Canaday said he would attend the Ohio Mayors Association meeting in Mansfield where Louis Bromfield was the guest speaker. Westinghouse arranged luncheon catering as mayors discuss legislation to aid small municipalities.
More than 100 persons attended the Nelson reunion at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall on Sunday. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Weber Mrs. Lillian Stieff Patrolman and Mrs. Roy Will and two sons Mr. and Mrs. Roger Spencer and C H Wise Jr. Mrs. Weber sang several numbers accompanied by Mrs. Stieff. group pictures were taken by Mr. Wise.
Marriage licenses show William Barton and Marcie Lovett of Portland. Raymond Charken and Frances Ann Williams of Pomeroy. Bernard Allen and Barbara Buckner of Pomeroy. Lawrence Evans and Mary Dillon of Pomeroy. Clifford Mooney and Violet Beaver of Middleport. Robert Mitchell Jr and Josephine Lewis of Pomeroy. William Vaccaro and Audrey Schnurr of Middleport.
Ohio University summer class graduates include Miss Genevieve Stobart Mrs Geneva Joachim of Pomeroy and Elma Ihle of Syracuse all listed as local members of the Pomeroy area.
Court order sale of vacant lot at corner of Hudson and Lincoln in Athens Ohio to be sold August 23 1948 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Athens County Court House. Premises appraised at 300 dollars cannot be sold for less than 200 dollars. Terms cash. George Bateman Sheriff. Deputy Dorothy J Parmiter Attorney Sordon B Gray Harold J Rose. 7-13-Sotw
Fifty nine guests attended August 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Krackemberger to celebrate the birthdays of Guy Singer aged 73 of Minersville and his grandson James R. Kimes seven of Chester. The event featured two decorated cakes, lawn dinner, and gifts. Attendees included multiple families from Minersville Coolville Racine Long Bottom Parkersburg and Forest Run with youths James Jerry Elsa and Grayam and others.
The Ohio Veterans have received 324431 checks totaling 104,018,591 since April 28. Last week 34714 checks for 10,644,585 were mailed. The average veteran check is 321 dollars and next of kin benefits reached 690,856.
Newark Ohio visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Grigsby spent a week with Mrs Edna Whitman. Will and Everett Lewis hosted as Athens guests. Mrs Frank Radcliffe hospitalized for major operation with Charles Radcliffe joining sisters. Pearl Chapel Methodist homecoming and basket dinner set for Aug 15. Garden Club August meeting moved to Mrs Brooks Russell. Arthur Stuart visited Croton New London Massillon Canfield on return. Strickland family from Phoenix weekend guests of Lloyd Bolin. Rev Strickland former Albany Baptist pastor.
A group of employees and spouses attended a dinner dance and floor show at the Pritchard Hotel in Huntington W V Friday night. The event recognized their work in the parts and service department and was sponsored by the Chevrolet Cincinnati area office. Guests included Jean Phyllis and Emerson B O Ridenour Charles Frank Henry and Alfred Frank and Mr and Mrs Clair Lynch.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Young returned to their W Main Street home after a vacation trip covering over 1500 miles. They visited Niagara Falls the Gettysburg battlefield and mountains near Winchester Virginia. They met Mrs Youngs sister Miss Lydia Davis in Albany and their daughter Jeanette in New York City.
The Twi light Garden Club plans a 6 p.m. picnic at Mrs. Charles Ward's home on E Main Street. Misses Clara and Ethel Garland will assist. each member should bring her own table service.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Harris of Minersville announce the recent marriage of their daughter Nora Harris to Denver Rice son of Mr and Mrs Homer Rice of Middleport. The ceremony was held in Kentucky.
The Rocksprings Grange will convene Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Hem lock Grove Grange will present a program announced by Grange Master Lucille Leifheit. A potluck lunch will be served.
Attendees on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Arnold of Athens Road along with Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Elliott and children Stephen and Janice of Rand West Virginia. Also present were Mrs. Gerald Arnold and daughter Susanna, Mrs. Helen A. Somerville of Point Pleasant, and Mr. and Mrs. Richards with Eleanor Kay and Jack.
A surprise party was held July 31 at Mrs. Charles Frank's Flatwoods home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heitger, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hayes and their children, Paul Orwan Margaret Flora and Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Well and daughter Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Well and daughter Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dill and daughter Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Dill, Mr. and Mrs. James Borgan and children Rosella James Jr Gary and Allen, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Poolers and children. Refreshments were served and many gifts were given.
A turnip grown by M. A. Shumway in Reedsville weighs nine and a half pounds with a 10 inch diameter and 31 inch circumference defying the usual Turnip Day schedule.
Carl Nelson Pomeroy of Rutland faced Mayor D A Canaday after a Saturday arrest. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $15 plus costs. On resisting an officer he pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined $50 plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail.
Residents hosted visiting relatives from Wellsburg Cincinnati Columbus Athens and Washington D C over the weekend. Names include John Smith Guy Martin James Clark and families Duke Dillard Barbara Edward Coates Forsyth and others. Evelyn Grueser and Helen Grueser vacationed in Athens and Dayton.
Sheriff of Athens County advertises a public sale of real estate in Waterloo Township on August 30, 1948 at 1:30 P M at the east door of the courthouse. The 18 acre parcel in Waterloo Township is described with measurements and a right of way for Athens Home Telephone Company and is appraised at 400 dollars. Cash only. Attorneys Gordon B Gray Harold J Rose.
Fourteen Meigs County youth plus counselors attend a shared 4-H camp near Keystone operated by Meigs Gallia Lawrence and Jackson counties. Junior group travels from Pomeroy. senior group leaves Friday for return Tuesday.
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