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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
8
The Rosary of the Eagles Meigs Aeri hold a gathering this evening at 8 o clock in the Eagle quarters on East Maine. A note adds that about 175000 motor scooters are registered in the United States.
Mr and Mrs Renzo Menchini announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday afternoon at Meigs General Hospital.
Ohio River flooding eases as crest hits 47.1 feet at Apple Grove Dam by 5 30 p m with Pomeroy at 47.8 feet. Little damage reported though water covered street in three upper blocks of the business district. Two merchants affected. further rises could have widened impact.
River levels in Middleport peaked at about 16.6 feet as the Ohio River rode out a predicted flood surge. Weather observer Charles McMaster noted the fall would begin once rainfall subsides, but lingering rain and lack of cold arrival kept residents anxious about any renewed rise. Local old timers wait for official flood word, while a newcomer evacuated belongings from a downstairs apartment.
Funeral services for Frank Murray were held Tuesday afternoon at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy of First Baptist Church officiating. A quartet including Paul Smart Dan Thompson and Thomas Darst sang hymns with Mrs. C P Bradbury at the piano. Pallbearers were Paul Smart Fred Russell Harry Houdashelt L O Gardner L L Lyons and Tad Bolin.
Mrs James Arnold and daughter Judy now in Safety Harbor Florida send word the region has had below freezing temperatures Their home is heated with kerosene and coats are used on beds for warmth Fred Shifler Middleport resident visited Arnold notes he heads construction for a large power plant in the area
Mayor Sidney A Spencer of Pomeroy received a thank you letter from Point Pleasant mayor John C Hutchinson praising the Pomeroy Fire Department for aiding in extinguishing a major blaze at the O J Morrison Department Store. The letter expresses willingness to reciprocate help in the future.
A safety announcement warns that decorative gifts and lights can bring joy or danger. It urges placing the tree in water, inspecting lights, using UL labeled decorations, avoiding unsafe snow substitutes, and keeping a fire extinguisher handy to prevent fires.
Sgt Raymond Allensworth formerly stationed at Bastrop Texas is sent to California where he expects overseas duty. His wife and children Harvey Edward and Rae Ann will reach Athens this evening to be greeted by relatives Mrs Downing Roush and Mrs Shirley Mills who will join them.
Meigs County Probate Court records show recent appointments including Clara L. Paulsen executrix of George F. Paulsen estate Cora Bowen executrix of Roscoe Bowen estate Albert Russell executor of Albert D. Russell estate Robert L. Coats administrator of Jessie Bernice Russell estate and Robert G. Painter guardian of Russell P. Painter.
Mrs Theodore Beegle is ill with a throat infection. The brief item notes her illness and does not detail treatment or prognosis.
The Pomeroy Chapter 186 of the Order of Eastern Stars held its annual installation at the Masonic Temple on Mulberry Avenue. Officers for 1951 were installed, with conducting officers presiding after a pot luck dinner, and committees announced for decoration, Sick and Flower, Program, Publicity, and refreshments. Visitors from Middleport and Athens attended.
Christmas party for children and parents planned by Jack Cowie at the Middleport studio of station WJEH on Monday afternoon December 11. Santa Claus will attend and each child with a parent will receive a gift. The event runs 1 30 to 2 45 p m with all studio entertainers and will be broadcast. Santa stays until 3 30 p m for First Graders to visit.
Boy Scouts of Meigs County will hold their Court of Honor at the Sacred Heart Auditorium next Tuesday. Scouts from Pomeroy and Middleport plus their parents are to attend. A pot-luck supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program.
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