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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
2
Mason County Health Department sanitarian R O Criss urges avoiding doubtful water sources and explains dangers of wells and surface pollution. He advocates municipal supply or properly constructed wells, regular well checkups, and boiling only as emergency sterilization, stressing fixing sources over treatment.
Mason County Unit 23 of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet in Legion Hall at 8 p m Monday. Feature of the evening is a report on the state Legion convention in Charleston by Mrs D G Wilfong and Mrs Stanley Waldie. They returned Sunday evening.
The Middleport W C T U met at Miss Florina Talbott's home Friday night to accept officers chosen by the nominating committee. Officers include Miss Margaret Sauer president, Mrs. Marvin Kelly vice president, Mrs. Raymond Saxton recording secretary, Mrs. L. D. Diles corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Sally McCormick treasurer.
Four year old Jimmy Harris marked his birthday with a party at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs C M Hennesy on Sunday. Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Harris and son Nicky of Columbus, along with relatives and friends including the Harris family and several neighbors.
Middleport reports a Friday night picnic at Roadside Park with Aunt Lizzie Zuspan and members including Mrs. Shirley Mills Mrs. John Seines Mrs. Lawrence Milloan Mrs. Noah Haskins Mrs. Perry Mitch Mrs. George Hackett and others as part of several outdoor meetings planned for the summer.
Langsville Sunday School children were picnicking at Middleport Roadside Park when a threatening storm forced an early end to activities. Children had traveled from Langsville by bus to the park for the afternoon.
Jack Cowie and T. H. Mills attended a Dra matic Order of the Knights of Khorrasan ceremony Friday night in Jackson. They report plans for another ceremonial here in September.
Middleport Wert Dean of the Church of Christ spoke to about 25 Evangeline Chapter Eastern Stars on the influence of womanhood. He contrasted motherhood and American women’s responsibilities with foreign conditions where life is stated as cheap. Mrs. Lillian Stieff led the group, the church was redecorated, and the choir sang The Heavenly Fold with Mrs. Arthur Skinner directing.
Middleport WLCS executive board met at Heath Methodist Church with Mrs. Ben Philson presiding. The group will join Pomeroy for WSCS tenth anniversary celebration and provide the birthday cake. September hostesses listed: Mrs. Frank McCoy, Miss Vesta McCoy, Mrs. H E Cook, Mrs. Jack Terry, Mrs. Herman Haddox, Miss Frieda Faehnile.
A Granville weekend Baptist laymen meeting drew First Baptist Church members Paul Smart H M Cross J Q Rice John Kauff David Darst Tom Darst Harry Houda and Willis Anthony could not attend due to illness.
Emma Jean Wells headed Wednesday to Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Gallipolis after Saturday evening honors from Mary Jane Coffee Shop employees. Luggage from owner Miss Cressa Webb and Al Russell. coworkers and patrons gave gifts as refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cunningham hosted a Mason birthday party for their son John Michael on Friday. Guests included Lois Ann Roush, O L Roush, Zuspan, Homer Cunningham, Jack Johnson and other relatives who gave gifts as a merry go round cake was served.
L. E. Burford hosted a Sunday dinner at the Snack Bar in honor of Wert Dean pastor of the Church of Christ Mrs Dean and Mr and Mrs O L Roush. Mrs Dean spent the week with her husband and was driven to their home in hometown today. He will return the last of the week.
Commander William Grueser announces a meeting of Post 4736 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pomeroy scheduled for Tuesday evening. Local members urged to attend a brief session and discuss post affairs.
Several local families hosted visitors and traveled for weekend events. B Fultz and Allan Fultz in LaSalle Hotel before a Washington visit. Ensign and Mrs P F Klein returned to Norfolk after time with relatives. Hunker joined them.
Middleport Troop 45 members join an overnight hike in the hills under Scoutmaster Calvin Reichman and leaders Eddie Kitchen Arthur Clark Tommy Tucker Leo Kennedy Jr. Robert McKinney Russell Mills Jack Coleman Ira Butcher Jr. James Benny Larry Baker Stephen Coats Larry Price James Mourning Eddie Delay Bobby Delay and others ready for Second Class tests.
Middleport relatives attend the Cash Durst home gathering in Ryger for an August reunion near their late father’s birthday. Attendees include Dana and Glen Lambert, Kathy Bratton, Karen McElhinny, Frances Pickens, James Greathouse, Frank Abbott, Madge Mossman, Avg ery Drenner and others.
Mrs Flora Saxton aged about 85 was removed to Meigs General Hospital from her Park Street home for an appendectomy. She is convalescing satisfactorily and is cared for by her sister Mrs May Hughes of Bellaire and her daughters Mrs Irma Daugherty and Freda Saxton.
Mrs. Sarah Mc Henry and grandson Richard Gardner of Jacksonville visited Mrs. Margaret Daugherty. Mrs. Elmer Allman returned from Hocking Valley Hospital to her daughter Mrs. Paul Daugherty in McArthur. Recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Manley Thorne Edna Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones Athens. Wayne Moore spent an evening in Allensville. Eddie and Lincoln Dearth and Edna Dearth toured Florida and Atlantic states on a 3000 mile motor trip with visits to Washington DC and other sites. Historical points were visited in 10 states. Miss Faina Dearth.
Rhea Ann Gears was the honored guest at a birthday and going away party at her mother Mrs. Aaron Kelton’s home. She leaves for nursing school at Holzer Hospital. Guests included John Fultz Marilyn Knopp and many local families.
Mr. and Mrs. R B Thompson attended the wedding of their son David Mason to Barbara Jean Kotnyek at St James Episcopal Church Painesville Ohio with a reception at the American Legion Home Mentor. Guests and relatives from Amesville and surrounding areas frequent the county and church events and report on travels, reunions, and medical updates.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shields visited Parkersburg on Thursday for Mountain State College graduation exercises. Their daughter Patsy Shields was part of the 94 member class and graduated with high honors.
Community updates list the Beegle reunion attendees from Maryland and Pennsylvania visiting Mr. and Mrs. Theo Beegle. Other residents return from Cincinnati and Wyoming trips, with Mrs. Harbrecht's mother visiting. Kay Follrod leaves Holzer Hospital after optical surgery care at home.
Western Union Telegraph Company filed August 5 1930 with the FCC to close the B and O Railroad operated agency at Stewart Ohio. If approved substitute service will be via Athens Ohio office with stated telephone hours. Public can object or support in writing by September 18 1950 to FCC Washington DC.
Jean Cochran celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party at her home on 222 Main St. hosted by Mrs. Mabel Crowder and Mrs. Forrest Lee. Guests included David Blake Carolyn Blake Johnny Thabet Jimmy Lewis Bobby Reynolds Jackie Lewis Kay Lewis Diana Lewis and others enjoying a weiner and marshmallow roast.
Work has begun on upgrades in the Mayor’s office at Middleport village hall. Council recommendations from August included moving obsolete equipment such as a large safe from the chamber and installing new furnishings in the Mayor’s office while keeping it private. Screen doors and windows were painted last week as part of ongoing improvements.
Meigs County land transfers list multiple parcel changes including Salisbury Township parcels 58 transferred from Margaret A McCormack and Charles R McCormack to Charles E and Maxine Griffith. Letart Township four acres transferred from Rachel Boston Chapman to Edna May Roush. Pomeroy parcels 201 and 202 transferred from Paolina Angelette to Vergil C and Mildred R Hayes. Deceased Joseph Barsotti affidavits of transfer from Middleport to Leroy Barsotti Santi Barsotti and Audrey Propps. Deceased Jeroy Barsotti affidavits of transfer from Middleport to Audrey Propps Carl Barsotti Dorothy M Nieri and Enzo Barsotti Santi Barsotti. Audrey Propps and Calvin Propps lots 24 and 26 Middleport to Nella Barsotti. Carl Barsotti Dorothy M Nieri Enzo Barsotti Kathryn Barsotti Remo Nieri and Jean Barsotti lots 24 and 26 Middleport to Nella Barsotti. Anna Mae Thomas Anna Mae Terrell and W W Terrell lot 41 Pomeroy to Sanford Wolfinger. Grace and Bert Sayre lot Pomeroy to June Sayre.
Judith Cluff daughter of Dr F M Cluff underwent an emergency operation for acute appendicitis at Meigs General Hospital. She had arrived from Ecole Champlain Vermont where she attended camp this summer. She was met in Parkersburg Saturday night by her parents and brothers Ricky and John.
Des descendants of P. G. and Jess Layne plan a reunion at New Haven Roadside Park on Sept 3. A basket dinner at noon will be followed by a program starting at 2 p.m.
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