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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
6
The satellite Miranda is named as the new moon of planet 1948 joining the four known moons Ariel Umbriel Titania and Oberon.
Local Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters host the Pythian Association in Middleport at the K of P Hall. J H Grate leads the group formed to promote the order with a planned program including a Pythian Sisters drill, minstrel acts, vocal selections, and a Bedford Drum Corps appearance.
Middleport and Letart Red Cross first aid instructors gathered at the Meigs County firemen quarters for a water safety class led by Galushu from Newark. Eleven certified instructors from Middleport Pomeroy and Letart discussed updated first aid methods and how to organize classes with Red Cross guidance.
Pomeroy Everett Ridge district supervisor of the Ohio Wildlife Council will show a movie titled In Ohio Waters at a Meigs County Izaak Walton League fish fry near Chester at 6 30 p m Thursday. A program will follow and the public may attend. Tickets are available from members or at the grounds.
A Democratic party rally will be held Friday in Reedsville. A twilight ball game at 6:30 pm will open the rally, followed by speakers. State and national organization candidates have been invited to attend and the public is welcome.
In recent hearings before Mayor Delmar A. Canaday Mrs Newell Hysell of Pomeroy was fined 25 dollars and costs on resisting arrest charges filed by Patrolman William Lehew Mable Kesterson also of Pomeroy was fined 5 dollars and costs on assault charges filed by Nellie Friley
The Chester Garden Club met at Mrs. G A Young's home with Mrs. Della Windsor assisting. New president Mrs. Pearl Koblentz led a business session adding six members and naming civic publicity and librarian committees. Plans for a Portland Park picnic on Sept 7 were made.
The J C F Class of the United Methodist Church held a hamburger fry at Mrs R T Wests home. Mrs Anton Locke led a business session planning a rummage sale in October and a December bazaar with guest Mrs Russell Hayes of Co.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Campbell left Monday for an air trip leaving their home in Pomeroy and planned to visit relatives and friends along the route.
The Pomeroy chapter will hold its meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Morgan with Mrs. Oliver Unroe hosting.
The Faithful Circle Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Webb for a religious gathering.
Mr and Mrs John Blackwood spent Sunday in Columbus with their daughter. A grandson Roger Jewell returned home with them for a visit.
Denver Bolin of Pomeroy received a three year license revocation a $100 fine and costs and a 30 day jail sentence in Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Emmett W Peoples ordered the jail term suspended if Bolin pays hospital expenses for Mrs Minnie Neutzling who was struck on West Second Street Saturday night by the alleged driver who left the scene Prosecuting Attorney John C Bacon filed the charges.
Population researchers estimate a substantial number of lions, between 30 and 60 million, are described as refugees in current global data. The figure reflects migrations and habitat pressures affecting wild lion populations worldwide.
Wal ter Becker of Portland received 30 days in the county jail and a $100 fine for drunken driving as part of Mayor Delmar A. Canaday s crackdown. Patrolman Lehew filed the charges. Donald Kauff of Pomeroy was fined 25 dollars and costs for selling a vehicle without proper auto tags. Edgar Welch of Pomeroy was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving without a valid license.
Roger Dean Inc. filed suit Tuesday in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Wilbur H. Russell seeking $823.46 on a cognovit note. The action names the plaintiff and defendant and requests judgment for the amount due.
Portfolios of school supplies for Meigs County teachers are being prepared for distribution by Mrs. Wilma Sargent, secretary of the county board of education. Grade and high school principals may pick up the portfolios the week of Aug. 25 at the courthouse board offices. Teachers will meet at their schools on Sept. 1 with classes starting Sept. 2.
A historical note describes Middle Ages toy figures featuring carved crusaders on war horses, illustrating how children played with miniature knights and mounts as part of their daily culture.
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