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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
2
Perry Riggs announced Monday his candidacy for re election as county auditor finishing his first term. A county commissioner seat will also be on the ballot to replace Harry Craig. The county representative post is vacant after O A Patterson resigned to become county superintendent of schools. The state senator seat is vacant due to the death of Tom Jones.
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association mails reminders to honor 1949 Christmas Seal contributions. Returns total 1241.25, 44 percent of a 2800 quota, with 1558.75 still needed before Christmas to fund the 1950 health program.
At the Ohio Valley Grange gathering on December 9, Mrs. Doris E. Sayre was elected master. Other officers include Herbert E. Shields overseer and Daisy White lecturer, with a slate of officers and committee members across roles such as steward assistant, chaplain, treasurer, secretary, gatekeeper, Pomona and Flora officers, and Wesley Bellies on the executive committee.
At Mrs. Vaughn Price home the Rutland Church of Christ Ladies Aid met for a day of quilting. A noon chicken dinner was served to attendees including Mrs. Ethel Jackson, Mrs. Maud Rawlings, Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, Mrs. Blanche Braley, Mrs. Ora Romine, Mrs. Bess Holt, Mrs. Dorothy Nicholson and daughters Carolyn and Martha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young, Mrs. Jessie Malden, Mrs. Pauline Buck and Mr. Vaughn Price.
Louise Gibbs daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gibbs and Herbert Gibbs son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gibbs wed at the Union Parsonage Both from Gibbstown the couple will reside on Sl iding Hill Road near Hartford
Syracuse Garden Club held its annual Christmas party at the Presbyterian Church annex on December 6. Sixteen members attended and participated in a gift exchange. Mrs. Becky Spencer serves as president.
Pomeroy Ray Lawson and his former wife Freda Krautter remain jailed awaiting a hearing on disturbing the peace. They were recently divorced in common pleas court here, and a hearing is scheduled in the court of Justice of Peace Percy L Peoples.
POMEROY Meigs County Chapter will meet December 15 at 7 20 p m at Rocksprings Grange Hall. Officers to be elected. Entertainment planned. Refreshments served after the meeting. Speaker J Edward Foster notes details.
Athens hosts a meeting of county school superintendents with O. O. Patterson county superintendent of schools in attendance for the day discussing statewide curriculum and administration matters.
Miss Donna Ruth Edwards and Foster Grinstead were married Saturday evening December 3 at the Union Parsonage in Hartford with Rev. L C Thompson officiating. The ceremony featured a double ring exchange and an altar of flowers.
Sugar Run Elementary principal Mrs Helen Williams lists honor roll students by grade for the second six weeks. First grade names include Keith Barnitz and others. second grade lists Lloyd Biddle and more. third grade lists William Anderson and others. fourth grade includes Dorothy Arnold and more. fifth grade features Carolyn Biddle and others. sixth grade lists David Boney and peers.
Pomeroy residents travel to Columbus to join a special train bound for Chicago for a Farm Bureau convention. Whitney Ingraham becomes Meigs County representative and will return Wednesday. Donna Wells of Chester Youth Council joins Ohio youths in Columbus for the same convention travel by train to Chicago.
Motion pictures of the Athens Middleport football game were loaned to former coach Forrest Bachtel by Athens coach Harry Lackey. The films were shown at Mason City home of Dr. E R Keig, where Lackey and Mrs Bachtel and others attended.
Births recorded: Perry Thomas to Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander of Cheshire on December 7. Roger Thomas to Mr and Mrs Grover Klein of Pomeroy on December 8. Joyce Ann to Mr and Mrs Raymond Proffitt on December 8. Discharges: Mrs Glenna Swain and daughter. Mrs Goldie Wilcoxin and daughter.
An action for money only was filed by Ebersbach Oil Co in common pleas court against Harry A Staats and Nora F Staats claiming amounts due on a cognovit note.
Paul Casel, president of the Downtown Coaches, announced a meeting in the Martin Hotel dining room at 8 p.m. Tuesday to elect officers and discuss plans to finance rights and bleachery for the Panthers football field.
Middleport WSCS met at Heath Church to hear about how Christmas is observed in Methodist-supported schools worldwide. Mrs. H. E. Cook led the program with a report on the Ethel Harpst Home in Cedartown Georgia and Miss Harpst’s correspondence. The group planned charity baskets for the needy and collected food, fruit, and money for distribution. Best man Harry Selis Jr. ushers Paul Ebert Harry Nicholson Clarence Huskey.
Members of Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters gather for a three course turkey dinner at the home of Mrs. R B Laughead with floral decorations and candlelight. Mrs Peter Stace presides for the final meeting of the year with a changeover planned to Mrs Griff Russell and new officers to be installed in January.
The White Rose Lodge auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will install officers Wednesday afternoon at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Benjamin F. Turner, president, announced the event. A Christmas dinner and gift exchange will follow Friday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Wyatt Swindler's home on N. Second Ave.
The former Miss Carla Clark’s pre nuptial events included a spinster party at Mrs. Charles Bradbury’s home after a Grace Episcopal Church rehearsal. Ensign P F Klein, her fiance, attended. A brunch for out of town relatives and bridesmaids followed, hosted by Judge and Mrs. Cedric Clark, with further buffet supper for relatives Sunday evening.
Miss Joanne Sells and Earl N Marshall announce their marriage on November 22 at 7 30 p m in South Methodist Church Columbus with Rev Walter C Peters officiating. The bride wore slipper satin and chantilly lace with a circular train and nylon illusion veil. She carried white orchids and feathered carnations. maid of honor was Shirley Sells and bridesmaids were unnamed.
B H Sanborn Missionary Society met at Mrs L O Gardner s Hysell Street home to honor missionaries with gifts. The evening featured carols prayers for Ohio missionaries and a 15 minute service for Delbert Rice s son Harry who died at basketball practice.
O H Stewart returns from Holzer Hospital. Parkersburg visitors include Mr and Mrs William Grindley Tuesday. Death of Harry Rice prompts funeral attendance by Mr and Mrs Jim Blazer Mr and Mrs Austin Davis of Gallipolis. Downing Roush of Dickinson weekends with family on Mill Street. Dahlia Pauley of Columbus guest of John and Ada Kincaid for Klein Clark wedding. Whittaker returns from chemical industry expo in PA NY NJ. Edith Klein returns to New York City after visit for Ensign Klein Carla Clark wedding. Mit White visits from Columbus. Mrs Thomas Longstaff ill at home. Lewis Williams in critical condition after Meigs General Hospital admission.
James Stevens an octogenarian retired New York Central Railroad engineer died near midnight at Meigs General Hospital after a hip fracture. He moved to Middleport in 1902 and was known as Uncle Jim. Survived by wife Rebecca, daughter Mrs. Fred Sisson and two grandsons James and William Sisson of Chicago. Funeral arrangements by Rawlings-Coats.
Alphonse M. Foose of Huntington West Virginia was driving south on Highway 7 when his car skidded and overturned in the middle of the road. He received minor injuries to his right leg. A vehicle ahead signaled a left turn and allegedly caused the crash. The accident occurred Sunday at 11 10 p.m. according to the Highway Patrol.
A meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is planned for Thursday evening at Redmans Hall with refreshments served.
Harry Lewis Rice, 15, a Yellow Jacket Reserve basketball player and sophomore at Middleport High, died after fainting during practice at the school gym. Contributing cause cited as head injury from a fall. aid given by coach, assistant, volunteers, and a physician. Survived by parents, sister Jacqueline, brothers Larry and Joe, grandparents, and church affiliation.
A crowd gathered for the Ben Franklin Stores opening in Middleport with decorations from local businesses Jack's Dairy Bar Cheesebrew Appliance Zerkle Trucking Butler Brothers and R S Pearce of Delaware Everett Ball owner thanked Bend residents for their support The new staff includes Osby Martin Thomas Darst floor managers Mrs Thomas Darst Mrs George McGhee Miss Helen Gilkey Miss Jean Custer all of Middleport Miss Reba Harris Pomeroy Miss Ira Mae Hayes Syracuse A divorce action follows with Elizabeth Little seeking separation from Don Little in Pomeroy probate records.
A salesman praises Sunis for sinus trouble relief with testimonials from M. E. Sloan of Van Wert Ohio and other users. Advert says Sunis capsules open nasal congestion in ten minutes and improve sleep, urging readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy with vast customer relief claims.
Plans move forward for the second annual Christmas party sponsored by Uptown Merchants on N Second Ave at the Lyons lot next to the Cheesebrew Appliance Shop on December 23 at 7 30 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive with helpers and treats for all children. George Sanders donates his services for stringing lights.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenroy Ewing of Lincoln Hill hosted a 5 o'clock tea Sunday to honor the Rev and Mrs. Paul Nye. Christmas decorations filled the house and a wire recorder captured well wishes as the Nyes prepare to leave December 28 for a new pastorate at Owl Creek Baptist Church near Mt Vernon Ohio. Several guests could not attend.
Pomeroy Grace Church Auxiliary will meet Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Fred Crow Sr. The notice notes a local gathering for planning and fellowship.
The Meigs County Farm Bureau Women's Chorus will rehearse and hold a Christmas party Saturday evening at Emma Salser's home in Dorcas. Hostesses include Mrs. Harold Carnahan and Mrs. Charles Theiss. The event welcomes members and their families.
The Farm Bureau Youth Council Band announces a Christmas party on Thursday hosted by Anna Jean and Rose Mary Rose. A rehearsal will be held at their Pine Grove home.
Mrs. Vernon Cady hosted a Lincoln Hill gathering Friday afternoon for daughter Linda Jean Cady and Jim mie Woodgeard celebrating fifth birthday. Christmas decor and a lighted tree set the scene as children received Santa favors. Attendees included Danny and Cathy McBride, Katie and Teddy Morarity, Dianne Seyfried, Cathy Sue Chanin, Charlotte Glaze, Connie.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ewing and their son Benny attended the Shrine Circus in Charleston on Saturday. Mrs E W Kingsland, a three year shut in, is ill. Jennie Sue Leiselstein visited Gallipolis on Saturday. Evelyn Fick spent the weekend in Columbus visiting cousin Miss Madelyn Fick.
Harley Saylor aged 39 was arrested yesterday morning by Chief Walter Wolfe on a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
A Nelsonville man touts CERTA IN as relief for post meal gas and bloating. The ad says before meals use, Ten Great Herbs with vitamin B and iron enriches blood and strengthens nerves, sold at Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.
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