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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

10

Salt Industry Pioneer Story and Picture

C H Harris profiles Robert Bradford a Rutland Meigs County salt pioneer born 1796 later building a jonathan era home near Bailey Run and Belpre. The piece traces his lineage to Governor William Bradford and recounts family ties including Major Robert Bradford, his Revolutionary War service, and descendants in Meigs County and Middleport.

C. H. Harris Bailey Run Meigs County Robert Bradford Ohio Farmers Castle Belpre Ohio River Marietta Rutland Jackson Art Hendricks William Bradford America Plymouth Meigs General Lafayette England Bradford John B. Bradford Salisbury Township Wallace Bradford Middleport John Bradford Jud Bradford Abel Chase Rutland-Harrisonville

Middleport snow clearing costs under one thousand

Middleport village snow removal after the recent storm cost less than 1000 with labor and equipment donated by Ura Swisher a Gallia County operator who provided a loader trucks and services. Shuler Construction supplied bulldozers and 24 hour coverage. The December village council meeting also noted a planned January meeting with Ohio Bell official Ralph Hamilton and reported fines and licenses totaling 165.50 and a Nov 30 bank balance of 2752.95.

Middleport Ura Swisher Gallia County Chinery Mammoth Swisher Shuler Construction Company Ralph Hamilton Ohio Associated Telephone Company Jackson Jean Lama Sidney T. Russell Charles Murray Frank Vroman Horton Brown Wayne Gibbons David Jenkins

Flood Escape Road Seen Possible by Spring

Gallia County and city officials plan a flood relief route along Burkhart Lane to meet a flood stage of about 57 to 60 feet. The 12 foot road would be widened using excess dirt from Robert E. Jenkins property with county pipe aid and possible township participation. Route 7 reopening guidance and multiple road closures are noted, with maintenance support from the state highway department.

Gallipolis Burkhart Lane J. Roy Bartlett Robert E. Jenkins Bartlett Commission State Highway Department City Commission John Ivor Richards Harold Saffred John Morgan Ed Judy Paul Myers Maurice Grover H. B. Thomas Bob

Pay Raise Granted by Gallipolis City Commission

After an emergency ordinance, Gallipolis city workers receive pay raises effective Jan 1. Police salaries rise to 205 monthly, chief of police to 230, water works engineers and staff see increases, and various city roles including sexton, cemetery caretaker, truck drivers, and fire personnel gain higher pay. City manager and auditor raises take effect in 30 days.

Gallipolis City Commission Mound Hill Pine Street Water Works

Ice Causes Auto Mishap West of Jackson on Route 35

A Monday crash west of Jackson on Route 35, amid ice, injures two occupants. Helen Louise Laird, 21, of Columbus, struck an ice hidden transport while reentering traffic. the car rolled several times. Robert M. Paird, 21, sustained a facial laceration and scalp wound and was treated and released.

Gallipolis Jackson Helen Louise Laird Columbus Robert M. Paird Jackson Medical Clinic

Divorce Action Dismissed and Check Case Ended in County

In Gallipolis Common Pleas Court the divorce action of James G. Dodrill against Gwythe C. Dodrill was dismissed without prejudice to future action at the plaintiff's request. By agreement with the principals, John E. Halliday county prosecutor entered nolle prosequi in the case of S. Stephens, jailed on a $4517.14 check charge. Stephens has been released.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court James G. Dodrill Gwythe C. Dodrill John E. Halliday Nolle Eee S. Mtephens Stephens

Tractor and Trailer Go Over Bank Incident at Gallipolis

City police reported an accident on Eastern Avenue Monday when a tractor and trailer went over the bank at Burger Street. Driver Joe Carson of Statesville North Carolina said a car ahead stopped suddenly and his rig jackknifed. damage limited to a broken fifth wheel pin.

Gallipolis Eastern Ave Burger St Joe Carson Statesville N. C

Taber Appointed Civil Defense Chief in Gallipolis

Gallia County and city officials jointly appoint Danny Taber as civilian defense director. The decision follows a meeting of the county commissioners and city commission to fill the post.

Taber Civil Defense Gallipolis Danny, Taber

River Traffic Resumes at Gallipolis Locks as Levels Fall

Navigation on the Gallipolis locks resumed at 4 pm Monday while the river continued to drop about two tenths of a foot per hour. The lower gauge stood at 46.6 feet at midnight, down from 52.1 at the Saturday crest, with Kanawha Falls showing gradual declines. Boat movements at Gallipolis and Kanawha districts followed, including several tugs and towboats changing status throughout the evening.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Locks Kanawha Kanawha Falls Lewis E. Hatfield Patriot Inea Sullivan Jackie Laughlin

Marriage Licenses Granted in Vinton and Surrounding Areas

Joseph J. Campagne 37 of Ashtabula and Julia N. Kirby 19 of Gallpolis obtained a marriage license. Benny Paul Deckard 22 of Vinton and Tivila Yvonne George 18 of Vinton also received licenses.

Joseph J. Campagne Ashtabula Julia N. Kirby Gallipolis Benny Paul Deckard Vinton Tivila Yvonne George

Two Boys Are Sentenced In Gallipolis

Two boys aged 13 and 14 were sentenced by Judge John W. Howell in juvenile court. They admitted taking a car and driving it into the old fairgrounds mud at high speed before abandoning it. They also confessed to breaking into the old county barn on Eastern Ave. and cutting tires causing about $200 in damage.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Chester Leaper Leaper Eastern Ave

Parole Violator Returned From County Jail

Ned Eldridge Clark of Peebles Ohio was returned to the Ohio State Reformatory Monday as a parole violator. Parole officer Raymond Boothe took Clark back to the institution after his release from county jail for drunken and disorderly conduct.

Gallipolis Ned Eldridge Clark Peebles Ohio Ohio State Reformatory Clark Raymond Boothe

Salvation Army Seeks Donations for Needy Families

Pomeroy Ray S Wining of the Salvation Army appeals for clothing food nuts candy toys or cash to aid county families at Christmas. The organization plans to coordinate with other groups to ensure no one in need is overlooked. Donations may be left at 158 Butternut Ave or called in at 246 J before 11 a.m.

Auxiliary Conducting Postponed Sale

POMEROY The Auxiliary of the Eagles Meigs Aerie 2171 holds a rummage sale all week in the Eagle building on E Main St. The sale, delayed twice by heavy snow and high water, ends Saturday with a bake sale. Contributors of baked goods should bring items by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Pomeroy the Eagles Meigs Aerie 2171 Eagle E. Main St

Chemists Hold Annual Meeting at Sporn Plant

Seventeen chemists of the American Gas and Electric Company met at the Philip Sporn Plant in Graham Station after a noon luncheon at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop.

Middleport American Gas and Electric Company Philip Sporn Graham Station Mary Jane

Recruiting Officer to Be in Pomeroy

U S Navy recruiting officer will be in the Pomeroy Post Office each Friday to furnish information on naval enlistments. Hours are from 10 am to 3 pm.

Pomeroy U. S. Navy

Births at Holzer Hospital Highlight Local Families

Holzer Hospital notes list births including a daughter for Mrs Leonard Rainey of Gallipolis and a daughter for Mrs Charles Hunter of Jackson. Other newborns include a son for Mrs Stanley Harbour of Mason. Multiple admissions and discharges of local residents are recorded, naming individuals by name and hometown.

Leonard Rainey Gallipolis Charles Hunter Jackson Norman Ward Stanley Harbour Mason

Heath Methodist WSCS December meeting recalls Christmas themes

The Heath Methodist Church WSCS held its December gathering with Mrs. Ben Philson leading a carol program. Miss Ruth Drake gave devotionals on Epiphany, and guest Mrs. Arthur Howe Carpenter spoke on Christmas through the ages. The group planned a Youth Fellowship Institute luncheon, voted $50 to the church budget, and to join The Ohio Council of Churches. Thirty one members attended amid festive decorations.

Middleport WSCS Heath Methodist Church Ben Philson Ruth Drake Methodist Woman van Dyke Women's Society Women’s Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild Arthur Howe Carpenter Bethlehem Ohio Council of Churches Nan Moore E. R. Tompkins Mary Root Nellie Zerkle Robert Washington

Sewing Club Women Observe Holiday Dinner at The Little House

A Midport sewing club group from various localities gathered at The Little House for a Christmas observance night. They enjoyed a three course dinner, exchanged gifts, and admired decorations of a lighted tree tapers and chrysanthemums. Attendees included Martha Howell Jean Robson Eleanor Robson Emma Reibel Mrs Martha Ward Mrs Emma Clatworthy Mrs Grace Holter Mrs Robert Lewis Mrs Norma Parker Mrs Audrey Woods and Mrs Geneva Snyder.

Middleport Martha Howell Jean and Eleanor Robson Emma Reibel Martha Ward Emma Clatworthy Grace Holter Robert Lewis Norma Parker Audrey Woods Geneva Snyder

Columbus visitors and local moves populate region notes

Mrs. Forrest Bachtel and Mrs. Eleanor Schaaf visited Columbus on Monday while Mrs. Dean Barnitz and Mrs. Marie Hauck spent the day in Parkersburg. The Radcliffs visited relatives in Zanesville, and Bernard Krinke, Chester Racine bandmaster, and family vacationed in Cameron West Virginia. James Fugate improving after surgery at Holzer Hospital and expect to return home soon. The McGuffins moved to the William Yeager home on Gravel Hill and the Yeagers stored belongings at the Church of Christ parsonage as they relocate to Kent for Mr. Yeager’s job.

Forrest Bachtel Eleanor Schaaf Columbus Dean Barnitz Marie Hauck Parkersburg Ralph Radcliff Zanesville Raymond Radcliff Bernard Krinke Cameron W. Va Krinke Chester and Racine Marvin Milliran James Bertha Rife T. S. Blaine Betty Akron Louesa Blaine Thomas Blaine James Fugate Holzer Hospital Harry McGuffin Harry Pratt Building N. Third and Coal William Yeager Gravel Hill Yeagers Church of Christ Parsonage Sixth and Palmer Sts Kent Yeager

Births Announced in Middleport and Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anthony announce the birth of a son on Monday Dec 11 at a Lancaster hospital. This is their first child with grandparents Sophie Anthony and Isaac Hutchins of Lancaster. Willis Anthony and wife are uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson announce a daughter born Dec 5 in Columbus their third daughter. Grandparents are George Werner Curtis Johnson John Werner and Howard Russell with additional great grandparents listed.

Middleport Thomas Anthony Lancaster Anthony Sophie Anthony Isaac Hutchins Willis Anthony Lincoln St Harry Johnson Doris Werner Columbus Johnsons George Werner Curtis Johnson John Werner Howard Russell

Vera Hepp Taken to Parkersburg Hospital

Miss Vera Hepp was taken to St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia early Monday after an attack of acute appendicitis at her home here.

Pomeroy Vera Hepp St. Joseph Hospital Parklersburg W. Va

Roush–Sargent wedding held in Greenup Kentucky

Mrs Wilma Roush daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Roush of Racine and Harold L Sargent son of Mrs Emma Sargent Letart Falls were married in a double ring ceremony Sunday April 23 1950 at the First Methodist Church Greenup Ky The bride is secretary to O O Patterson Meigs County Superintendent and previously to C C Chapman retired superintendent Sargent a World War II veteran is a farmer in Letart Falls The couple resides at 305 Condor St

Pomeroy Arthur E. Roush Great Bend Road Racine Wilma Harold L. Sargent Emma Sargent Letart Falls First Methodist Church Greenup H. L Allen Sargent O. O. Patterson Meigs County Cc. O. Chapman Mr. Sargent Condor St

Truman Letter May Be Sold

Washington rumblings say charity may gain from the dispute between President Truman and music critic Paul Hume over Margaret Truman’s singing. Hume says offers for the letter are on the table but he has not decided to sell. proceeds would go to charity. Miss Truman closes her concert tour in Chattanooga tonight.

Washington Truman Paul Hume Margaret Truman Hume Washington Post Margaret Miss Truman Chattanooga

Christmas meeting notes and local church events in Pomeroy

The Coolville Helen Macleod Service Guild held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. E G Aldens with readings on Christmas customs and carols. Mrs W H Paget missionary from India spoke. Attendees included Gladys Russell Grace Reed Helen Chapman and others. A Women’s Fellowship gathered at the Congregational Church tying a comfort and starting a quilt. Co O Gunder had an appendectomy in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg. Rev R B Maxwel will preach at Hysell Run Free Methodist Church Friday and Sunday.

Coolville Helen Macleod A. W. Brandeberry Congregational Church S.S. Tilton D. C. Davis Marjorie Davis R. S. Henderson Ira Conley Frank Reed Columbus W. H. Paget Chicago Doris Walden

Birthday Observed For Joe Kennedy On Pomeroy Road

Mr and Mrs William Kennedy hosted a Thursday supper to mark their son Joe Kennedy s tenth birthday at the Pomeroy Harrisonville Road home. Guests included Ray Joe and Larry Johnson Howard Thoma and Ralph Bayes.

Pomeroy William Kennedy Joe Pomeroy - Harrisonville Road Ray Larry Johnson Howard Thoma Ralph Bayes

Grange To Meet Pomeroy Christmas Program Planned

The Rocksprings Grange will meet Thursday at 8 pm led by Worothy Master Emil Ball. A Christmas program by the lecturer is set, and each member brings a 25 cent gift. A pot luck lunch will follow. The Juvenile Grange also meets at the same time with a Christmas party and 25 cent gifts.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange Worothy Emil Ball Lucille Leifheit

Racine OES Chapter to Install Officers Wednesday

Officers of Racine Chapter, OES will be installed Wednesday night, announced Worthy Matron Cora Webb.

Racine OES Cora Webb

Sugar Run PTA Plans Friday Meeting with Santa

POMEROY The Sugar Run PTA will meet Friday at 1 15 p.m. at the school. A Christmas program is planned and Santa Claus will be present with a treat for the children.

Pomeroy Sugar Run Pta Santa Claus

Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Meeting Planned

POMEROY The Guild meets Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Fred Crow Jr with Mrs Theo Ebersbach and Mrs. Fred Crow Sr assisting hosts.

Pomeroy Guild of the Grace Episcopal Church Fred Crow, Jr Theo. Ebersbach Fred Crow, Sr

Federated circle to hold turkey dinner for baskets

The Federated Circle of the Federated Church in Pomeroy will meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m for a turkey dinner at the church Members are to bring food or clothing to fill baskets for needy people at Christmas time

Pomeroy Federated Circle of the Federated Church

Baptists Young People Meet at 6 30 P M

POMEROY reports the Baptist Young People will gather at 6 30 P M Wednesday led by Mrs Caddie Wickham in a church youth event sponsored locally.

Pomeroy Baptist Caddie Wickham

Sacred Heart Guild Plans Christmas Party

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Guild will stage a Christmas party Thursday at the Sacred Heart Auditorium with Mrs. Leland Sisson as committee chair.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Guild Sacred Heart Auditorium Leland Sisson

Shakespeare Club Christmas Party at Mrs Elberfeld Home

The Shakespeare Club holds its Christmas party at Mrs Jacob Elberfeld’s home Thursday at 2 p.m. Members bring gifts for the Girls Industrial School instead of a usual gift exchange.

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Jacob Elberfeld

Bermuda visitors join locals for holiday visits

Mrs Alfred Sapp and daughter Deborah Ann arrived from Bermuda to visit Mrs Sapps mother Mrs Erma Roush in Minersville and with Mrs Hiram Archer of Pomeroy. Set Sapp will arrive soon to join his wife and daughter for the holidays. Mrs Virgil Campbell returned home after eight weeks with her son in New York City then flew from New York to Columbus where Mr Campbell met her and they traveled to Pomeroy by bus.

Alfred Sapp Deborah Ann Bermuda Columbus Mr. Campbell Pomeroy

Last Rites for George Howell Former Pom ery Mayor

Funeral services for George Howell 75 former Pom ery mayor who died Monday at Meigs General Hospital will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Survivors include widow Florence two brothers two sisters a daughter Iva Howell Wright and two grandchildren plus two great grandchildren Funeral details note his service in Masonic bodies and church affiliations

Pomeroy George Howell Meigs General Hospital Ewing Funeral Home Howell United Methodist Church F&am Chapter Bosworth Council Ohio Valley Commandery IOOF Florence Charles Dana Columbus Nellie Jacobs Bertha Neimeyer Middleport George Wright Irena Erickson Buffalo N. Y Bonnie Kay Dennis Craig Erickson N.Y Mr. Howell Florence Diehl Iva Howell Wright Beech Grove

Funeral services set for Edward Ellis Swisher

Funeral services for Edward Ellis Swisher 76 of Cheshire will be held Thursday at 2 PM in Cheshire Baptist Church with Rev Sherley Woods officiating. Masonic Lodge members will join in burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery. He died at his Cheshire home about noon Monday. He is survived by his wife Millie Watkins and a son Chester who died in 1916, and by his brother Oscar Swisher of Omro Wisconsin. He was a longtime member of the Cheshire Baptist Church and local Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges.

Middleport Edward Ellis Swisher Cheshire Cheshire Baptist Church Sherley Woods Masonic Lodge Cheshire Gravel Hill Rawlings-Coats Swisher Ellis Martha McCarty Swisher Millie Watkins Chester Oscar Swisher Omro Wis

Christmas Party At Local Studio Attracts Big Crowd

Four hundred fifty bags of candy and gifts of balloons whistles and games were given to children at a Christmas party sponsored by the local WJEH radio studio yesterday afternoon. Jack Cowie local manager was master of ceremonies while Chief of the C. E. Parker acted as Santa Claus and interviewed children at the microphone. Radio entertainers Ray and Opal and other musicians performed Christmas numbers. Children arrived with parents and crowded the studio from 1 to 4 p.m.

Middleport WJEH Jack Cowie C. E. Parker Santa Claus Ray Opal

J. S. Russell Dies in Akron

Middleport reports the death of J. S. Russell aged 81 at his Akron home Friday night. Funeral services were held Monday at Long Funeral Home. He was a Middleport native and is survived by his wife two sons two daughters two sisters and several nieces and nephews. The Russell family moved from Middleport about 50 years ago.

Middleport J. S. Russell Akron Long Funeral Home Charlotte Fugate H. J. Hysell Cleveland Ella Russell Terra Haute Ind Jessie Russell R. D Russells

Kenneth Sauer Returns Home From Hospital

Kenneth Sauer, once critically ill at Meigs General Hospital with phlebitis complications, returned home on South Second Ave. He studied at Ohio University and had been seriously ill for two months after a weekend illness. Also home is Robert Allensworth, treated for a heart condition and released two weeks after emergency care.

Middleport Kenneth Sauer Meigs General Hospital South Second Ave Ohio University Grant St Robert Allensworth

Charles Pickens Named Principal of Hilliard High

Charles Pickens, Hilliards industrial arts teacher, named principal of Hilliard High School by the Norwich Board of Education. A Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate, he is a World War II veteran and former Middleport teacher, succeeding Victor Patterson who moves to Lancaster High School next semester.

Middleport Charles Pickens Hilliards Hilliard High School Norwich Board of Education Pickens Margaret Pickens Gravel Hill Middleport High School Ohio University Victor Patterson Lancaster High School

Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court

Charles R. Miller was granted a divorce from Phoebe M. Miller in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The minors were separated Saturday morning by Judge Emmett W. Peoples. Filings list Miller's next friend as David E. Miller.

Pomeroy Charles R. Miller Meigs County Common Pleas Court Emmett W. Peoples Phoebe M. Miller Miller David E. Miller

Local Couples Named in Court Filing From Langsville Canton Pomeroy and Mason

In a court filing four couples are listed including Biven McCallister 28 and Mary Christy 27 of Langsville with Clifford Newman 40 of Canton and Florence C Siler 27 of Pomeroy. Also Charles R Walker 33 and Cora Macher 32 of Mason are named.

Biven McCallister Mary Christy Langsville Clifford Newman Canton Florence C. Siler Pomeroy Charles R. Walker Coral Macher Mason

Area Anglers Take Prizes at Cedarden Lodge

Middleport anglers won prizes at Cedarden Lodge on Manitoulin Island. B. F. Parmalee earned a certificate for a 25 lb pike, the largest in 1950, while D. S. Harold received one for a 19 ½ lb pike from 1949. Certificates were sent by lodge owner Earl Golding. the lodge sits at Manitowaining Ont. Parmalee Harold E. E. Steiner and others have vacationed there two years running.

Middleport Cedarden Lodge Manitoulin Island Georgian Bay B. F. Parmalee D. S. Harold Earl Golding Manitowaining Ont Parmalee Harold E. E. Steiner

Scout Court of Honor Scheduled for Tonight

Pom eroy and Middleport Boy Scouts will hold a Court of Honor at the Sacred Heart Auditorium tonight. Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts and their parents are invited. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 30 p.m.

Pomeroy Boy Scouts of Pomeroy and Middleport Sacred Heart Auditorium Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorer Scouts

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