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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1958
Page
2
The Meigs County Muscular Dystrophy Association drive, sponsored by local American Legion ladies auxiliaries, raised funds through canister collections. Middleport establishments contributed coffee proceeds totaling 79.01 dollars, supporting 49 national clinics and a new research institute.
Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reported 11 head of cattle stolen from Meigs County farms over several months, mainly in Lebanon and Sutton Townships. He said thefts are trucked and urged farmers to report unusual activity. A new full time deputy, Charles Sayre, will aid protection and investigations.
Ninety six people donated 76 pints at Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium for the Meigs County American Red Cross blood program. Eight were first time donors and eight gave blood to honor relatives or friends.
A 24 hour vigil begins 7 30 p m Wednesday at Racine Methodist Church with Rev John Elwood leading the opening service and silent and communion observances scheduled. All eight Racine Methodist Charge churches invited, public, with recorded music and a registration desk in the vestibule. An 11 day revival starts 7 30 Thursday with Rev Chester Lemley as speaker.
Marilyn Carol Chambers daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Robert Chambers of Chicago Illinois received the rites of baptism Sunday at the First United Presbyterian Church. The family, including brother David, have been Christmas guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Marcus Chambers. They plan to visit Dayton with Dr and Mrs Middleton before returning home.
Middleport reports Lewis and Lester Taylor rabbit hunting along the river bank found a two pound perch in brush. They kept the live fish and gave it to Ellis and Pleasant Ellis of Cheshire. They also recovered a frightened skinny rabbit from the hunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Opha Offutt and daughter entertained Sunday at Rock Springs for the fourth birthday of son Carl Thomas. Movies were shown, gifts given, and ice cream cake and coffee served from a circus cake centered table. Attendees included Avery Nelson Hemlock Grove Kayte Russell Middletown Lawrence Smith Linda Weber Chester Janet Lee Minersville Earl Morris Janet Linda Offutt Bashan.
Mrs Hattie Curtis and Mr and Mrs Willard Wilson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs B J Mullen in Huntington W Va They also visited with Mr and Mrs Gerald MclIntosh in Proces torville before returning home Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs C L Heaton were their sons C William Heaton of Los Angeles Calif and Mr and Mrs Clyde P Heaton of Greensburg Ind and their daughters Mr and Mrs Edward Baer and children and Mr and Mrs Roy Bet zing of Pomeroy and Mrs Heaton s brother E R Heaton of Athens
Enterprise EUB Church youth fellowship leaders set 1959 goals. Norma Jean Beards and Rev Francis Glazier lead worship and devotion, Ernie Hall and Elsie Arnold handle evagelism and stewardship, Bill Bentz and Darlene Smith oversee mission and social action, Johnny Musser and Dottie Brown head recreation. Films of Florida shown after refreshments.
Bedford school marked birthdays for Nancy Riggs and John ny McMurray. Classes were dismissed on Dec. 15 due to heat shortage. Janitor Herbert Whaley had furnace cleaning required.
The Reedsville Scouts Brownies and Girl Scouts met at Mrs Edna Stewarts home for a Christmas party with mothers present. The group sang carols on Sunday for shut ins and Mrs Ida Osborn was honored at the Birthday Club meeting hosted by Mrs Helen Blake. Refreshments followed as visitors came from Columbus Akron Bashan and Athens to see local families.
Middleport Fire Department answered a brush fire call in back of Cheshire Gallia County Monday afternoon. Crews could not reach the blaze and returned to the village.
Funeral services for Otto V. McMorrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chase funeral home in Rutland with Rev. George Davis officiating. Out of county attendees included Vaughn McMorrow of Wellsville, Dana Hysell and Robert Dunfee of Columbus, Fred Dunfee of Waterford, Harold Dunfee of Glouster, Jerry Phillips and David Connant of Mansfield, Sam Cook and Helen Williams of Dexter, and Dale McMorrow of Dayton.
The Ladies Aid of Boards Baptist Church held a Christmas party at the Oakey Roush home. Secret pals were revealed and a potluck dinner was served to numerous members and guests. Samuel Lee Bastan, their third child, was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Bastan. Ruth Riley is his grandmother. Johnnie Fry and Judy Fry joined relatives for a weekend in Huntington with Miss Hazell McMillan. Taft Boston and Albert Boston visited relatives in Columbus.
Over the weekend Ronnie Myers of Pomeroy Minersville Route 1 was injured when he fell while carrying a .22 rifle. The firearm discharged and struck him in the upper left arm.
The Sunshine Makers Class of the First United Presbyterian Church in Syracuse held a Dec 18 chicken dinner at the annex. Secret Pal gifts were exchanged new names drawn for next year and birthday gifts given to Anna Grace Osler and Helen Diddle. A Worship Service titled Rejoice Christ is Born directed by Mrs McBride followed with ice cream and coffee.
Middleport residents hosted a flurry of Christmas guests from Cleveland Charleston W Va Akron Columbus Marion and Point Pleasant. Notable names include J K Smith Vincent Dabo Perry Mitch and W R Garber among others. Mrs Smith plans a New Year birthday dinner with guests Tom Kelly and the Dabo family.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Weber of Rutland announce the birth of a son Dwaine at Meigs General Hospital Sunday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan of Middleport. The Webers also have four other children named Dean Dennis Dallas and Donna.
The Salvation Army runs 59 camps for children, expanding youth programs nationwide and offering structured activities, supervision, and community mentorship during school breaks and summers.
Harley Strong hosted a Christmas dinner at their Wilkesville home honoring wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reibel and Mr. and Mrs. Donley Reibel and the birthday of J. E. Strong. A double ring cake with a bride and groom topped the turkey dinner. Attendees included Donna and Fae Reibel, Mrs. J. E. Strong, Bessie Pettiplace and Billy, Donley and Diane.
Ray Russell of Milton Kentucky and his wife announce the birth of their daughter Tina Rae. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lincoln Russell of Pomeroy Route 1. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Mary Jasper of Van Lear. Great-grandmother is Mrs Della Knapp of West Columbia.
POMEROY Charles Sayre Route 1 has been named a new deputy sheriff for Sheriff Robert Hartenbach. Sayre, married to the former Clara Eichinger of Rock Springs, with three children, joins Howard Frank and Clarence Shields as the department's regular deputies. The sheriff said the appointment adds manpower for more patrols and greater protection and service to the public.
Mrs. C. H. Fugate, 78, of Middleport, was hit at 16th Street and Seventh Avenue. She was admitted to Cabell-Huntington Hospital in good condition with a head injury and possible hip injury. The driver was Charles R. Smith, 22, of Kenova.
Nathan Biggs hosted a family dinner at their Rutland home for Christmas. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Dunfee of Rutland Mr and Mrs Harold Dunfee of Glouster Mr and Mrs Clyde Atkins of Dayton and family members Alfred Biggs Ollie Biggs Judy Jeannie Billie Sharon and James Biggs from Pom ery.
The commission on Education of Heath Methodist Church met last night with Jack Bechtle as chairman to review the church school program for the new year and celebrate past year’s accomplishments.
Sheriff Hartenbach reports three weekend highway accidents. Roy Ebright of Dayton collided with Gerald Morris of Rutland on Route 124 at Cook's Gap Hill, injuring Morris with a fractured ankle while Ebright was hospitalized. A second crash near Morning Star Church involved Pearl P Deem of Racine and Edward I Griffith of Long Bottom with damage but no serious injuries. A third collision on Route 7 near Syracuse occurred when a vehicle backed into another driven by Jesse Wilson of Jackson, causing minor damages.
Verna Snyder Pomeroy, 37, Lancaster, released under 150 bond after arrest by Sheriff Robert Hartenbach on driving while intoxicated charges. Ralph Burdette, 38, Lancaster, released on 15 bond after intoxication arrests. Clark H Champ, 45, Alliance, fined 100 and costs and sentenced to three days in jail by Mayor Charles Legar for driving while intoxicated.
Past Chiefs at Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters will convene Wednesday January 14 at the home of Mrs Lawrence Lanning with Mrs Dale Smith as contributing hostess. The session was moved from January 1.
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