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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
2
The Pomeroy High School Band showcased progress with 14 musicians providing orchestral accompaniment to the student revue "49 Varieties" on its second and closing performance Thursday. Dance routines drew favorable comment. directing staff was led by Gerald Nummi, Richard Tobin, and Marceline Buel.
Lt. Vance of the State Highway Patrol and radio technician Harold Rusk met with Pomeroy Middleport police and fire officials and Sheriff Russell to review a county and two village radio link. They concluded FCC obstacles do not block the hookup, offering improved interdepartmental communication and faster response during floods and stolen car tracing via patrol car receivers.
POMEROY The Mystery Lady contest sponsored by Panth ers Roar student editors ends with George W Vaughan senior winning prizes donated by local business people. He correctly guessed Mrs L B Norah Higgins based on clues and grading records. Judges praised his deduction and he awaits collection of numerous prizes. A new contest Who is He begins in this week’s issue with weekly clues. Only current Pomeroy students are eligible.
Local church brief outlines weekly schedules for Free Methodist Laurel Cliff Hysell Run and United Brethren circuits led by Rev. Leroy Hiett and Rev. C P Hinton. Services span Sunday school 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. evening sermons at 7 p.m. plus weekday prayer meetings and midweek class and prayer services.
Dr Homer G McMillen of First Presbyterian Church delivered the installation sermon for Rev H Petry as pastor of the McConnelsville Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Moderator Rev Allen Christy presided with Rev E B Townsend and Rev Lester Evans taking part.
Middleport Fire Department responded to a noon call at James Sprouse home Clifton West Virginia and found the fire already out, origin traced to a flue. Neighbors extinguished the blaze before responders arrived.
Aemon Crawford of Columbus Motor Vehicles bureau was arrested on a reckless driving warrant and later held on intoxication charges. He pleaded guilty and paid fines after hearings with Justice Higgins and Mayor Spencer, with a $20 bond posted earlier.
Pomeroy Garden club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. George Parker’s home with Mrs. Harry Smith assisting. Fifteen members attended. a magazine subscription was sent to the Children’s Home and a book was to be bought for the Pomeroy Library in memory of Dr. George Lasher. Mrs. Edward E. Jones joined as a new member.
Mr and Mrs J Ed ward Foster announce the marriage of their daughter Ann to Thorne Malcolm Cottrill son of Mr and Mrs Thorne Cottrill of Logan. The ceremony occurred January 29 at 8:30 PM at their E Main Street home with Rev Paul Nye officiating. Miss Foster’s sister Mrs Gene Yost attended and Ken Nilworth Nease served as best man. Immediate family were present.
Mrs. R L Hegnauer spoke on Displaced Persons before the WSCS of United Methodist Church. A moving picture Delayed Pilgrims showed trades taught in camps abroad to aid self support for entrants to new countries. Mrs Clarence Struble led the business session.
Mrs. Mary Shields of Denver and Mr. and Mrs. Minor Will with son William of Cambridge Ohio attended funeral services for James M. Will. Mrs. Dale Roush and son Keith of Columbus visited Mrs. Roush's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Turner. Dr. and Mrs. Roger Daniels are vacationing in Florida.
The Vagabond Trio Audrey Caleb Connie and Dick Kroger toured U S schools and colleges presenting a varied program. They performed American music representing the Deep South Indian music hillbilly music and Western Plains before Middleport High School pupils.
Mrs Margaret Grogan Sheets of Middleport is seriously ill after a long illness. Her son Charles Quivey of Columbus has been summoned to be with her.
Mrs W G Davis and Mrs Plummer Beeson hosted relatives including Mrs Henry Kelso Mrs John Fugate and Billy Atkin son of Portsmouth for a Tuesday dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop.
The Philathea Society of the Church of Christ held its February meeting and Valentine party in the church basement after services. Hostesses Mrs. L. E. Burford group, presided by Mrs. Boyd Dilgard, featured a reading of Riley's poem and a Valentine exchange. A Valentine dessert was served to 46 members and guests, with Sunshine Buddy gifts exchanged and a committee named for nominating purposes. The group voted to contribute toward new church sanctuary carpeting.
The High School Class of First Baptist Church in Middleport enjoyed a Valentine party at the church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Willis Anthony led the class with Sara Palmer as president. Jean Smart and June Seines assisted. A $5 contribution went to the Rio Grande College fund. Activities included music, games, a Valentine box, and exchanging valentines. hot dogs and cokes were served to sixteen attendees.
Mrs Wayne Swisher and Mrs Francis Anderson hosted the PM Club at Swisher's Vine Street home Wednesday evening with guest Mrs Henrietta Fruth Rossi of Eleanor West Virginia. Prizes went to Mrs D Reuben Beck Mrs George Hobstetter and Mrs Crooks. A layette gift was presented to Mrs Swisher and a Valentine themed dessert course was served.
A layette shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young Jr. featured a blue satin and white net bassinette made by Mrs. J. A. Young Sr. Refreshments with pastel colors followed gift opening by Mrs. Bradbury. Guests included Mrs. Charles McNamee, Mrs. Victor Hannahs, Mrs. Renzo Menchini, and many Middleport and Athens residents.
Plans for initiation of candidates were discussed at the White Rose Lodge meeting held Wednesday at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Ben Turner presided as president and hostesses included Mrs. David Entsminger Miss Della Turner and Mrs. Herman Bailey. After the meeting the group went to Mary Jane Coffee Shop for dessert.
Miss Bessie Waugh entertained Sunday at a dinner for her mother Mrs. D Q Waugh who was 82. Guests included Miss Alma Ohlinger and Walter Athey.
Middleport Cub Scouts of three dens received their first pins to become Bobcats at a Pack meeting held at Heath Methodist Church. The Rev W B Moore praised progress and new Cub Scout leader Robert Coats as parents, den mothers, and den members performed songs, instruments, and crafts. The event ended with a Pack Committee meeting and notice of the next gathering March 31 at the church.
Mrs BD C Miller and Mrs Clyde J Ingels announce the annual fly up service for Brownies to be held at Heath Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Parents and others are invited to attend.
Donnie Dillon turned six with a birthday party at Central School Kindergarten. The group sang, played games, and enjoyed Valentine ice cream, cookies, and heart shaped lollipies. Donnie was assisted by aunts Mrs. Ralph Pratt and Mrs. Edgar Pratt, with guests including Judith Butcher, Jimmy Batey, Kay Caruthers, Christine Coats, and others.
Gallipolis residents and visitors are listed alongside family news. names include Mrs Paul Grueser Mrs John Zerkle Mrs Mary Saunders and others. William Jackson departs for Camp Chaffee Ark. Edgar Vale improves after treatment in Charleston. birth announced for a Columbus couple Wanda Reichman. Scarberrys end grocery lease with Claude Leonard resuming ownership.
Funeral services for Samuel Smith will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Christian Church at Reedsville. DAV and VFW members will meet at Ewing funeral home at 12:45 p.m. to travel to Reedsville for military services.
Middleport sees a new structure on the Walter Bunce Service Station site for Mr. Bunce's motorcycle business. A second story is added to the E M Burton garage on Gravel Hill. Several rooms and light housekeeping quarters are being prepared for workers on industrial projects in Mason County, with many families already relocating.
Mrs J H Grate admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday afternoon for surgery scheduled on Wednesday. Mrs Arthur Hess treated at Holzer Hospital has been returned home.
Middleport churches list services and programs for First Baptist Heath Methodist and First Presbyterian. Pomeroy and Moore lead worship with Sunday school times. sermon topics include Sin in the Camp and What Kind of a God Do You Serve. Additional church activities and youth groups noted.
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