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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1952

Page

2

Ohio PTA Chief Addresses Founder's Day in Pomeroy

Mrs. L C Staats president of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers spoke at a Founder's Day program in the Pomeroy senior high school auditorium. She urged cooperation among homes schools and churches to raise standards and money ethically for youth welfare.

Pomeroy L. C. Staats Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers PTA Pomeroy Senior Staats Board of Education

Local Social Roundup from Glouster and Columbus

Glouster- and Columbus-area residents share a Sunday and weekend visits. Names include Mr and Mrs James Van Meter Columbus. Mr and Mrs Junior Bell Columbus. Mrs Dwight Price Glouster. Mr and Mrs Carlos Parks Glouster Route 1. Miss Eva West Columbus. Mr A H Henshaw's household. Ernest Vernon Lima. John Maurice Bryson Columbus. A O Hall and Patty. Ernest Shirkey Jacksonville. Harold Shirkey and children Edwin Barbara Dayton. Byron Shirkey and Mrs Ernestine Turvey Columbus. Gladstone Brunton and children Glouster Shirley Ernie. Elmer Bratka and children Donna Lou Ann West Liberty Jacksonville. Julius Bratka.

James van Meter Columbus Junior Bell Dwight Price Glouster Carlos Parks Harold Watkins Eva West A. H. Henshaw Ernest Vernon Lima Vernon John Maurice Bryson John M. Bryson A O. Hall Patty John Dyer E. K. Bryson Ernest Shirkey Jacksonville Harold Shirkey Edwin Barbara Dayton

Joint Installation Ceremonies Planned

Joint installation ceremonies will be conducted at Magic City lodge room IOOF Friday at 8 p.m. Officers of Charles Thomas Lodge at Jacksonville and the local lodge will be installed. John Aiken of Coolville the district deputy grand master with an installing team from Coolville will have charge of the installation. After installation refreshments will be served.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Ioof Charles Thomas Lodge Jacksonville John Aiken Coolville

Ladies Auxiliary and Club Meetings Listed in Jacksonville

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 9866 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Post home. Mrs E M Lay hosts the Rothwell Club Thursday at 2 p m at 30 New Street with Mrs W R Drury as program leader.

Glouster VFW Post Jacksonville E. M. Lay Rothwell Club New St W. R. Drury

Meigs County Stock Club plans year activities

Plans were laid at a Meigs County Better Livestock Club meeting in the county extension office for the new year. A prospective-member list was compiled and eligibility was noted for any county youth owning a purebred beef or dairy female. Officer elections are set for March 10. Marilyn Roush presided. Anna Jean Rose was secretary. Others present included Virgil Windon, Billy Woodard, Eleanor Well, Ruth Ann Carson, Barbara Roush, and Rosemary Rose.

Pomeroy Meigs County Better Livestock Club County Extension Office Marilyn Roush Anna Jean Rose Virgil Windon Billy Woodard Eleanor Well Ruth Ann Carson Barbara Roush Rosemary Rose

Pomeroy Social Notes Birthday Surprise for Mrs Calvert

Mrs Mary Calvert celebrated her birthday with a surprise gathering at her home on E Main St following a recent return from University Hospital Columbus. Guests included Bernice Durst Clara Gearhart Glenn Dill Charles Cohen William Fisher Rolland Calvert Clarence Clifford Alva Hite Doward Calvert Don McKenzie and children.

Alva Hite Doward Calvert Don McKenzie

Missionary Play Planned by Federated Church Guild

The Women's Guild of the Federated Church will meet on Wednesday at 8 pm in the church. The program features a missionary play about Ecuador written by Betty Streich wife of Rev. Paul Streich.

Pomeroy Women's Guild of the Federated Church Betty Streich Paul Streich

Box Supper Arranged by Rocksprings Grange

The Rocksprings Grange will meet Thursday at 8 p m. A box supper will be held with each woman bringing a box to be sold to the men. A Valentine box will feature the lecture hour. The Juvenile Grange will meet at the same time.

Pomeroy Rocksprings

Local Social Notes From Pomeroy and Nearby Towns

Pomeroy personals list attendees at funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Smith with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith hosting. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hud Workman of Bellaire Ohio and Mrs Hattie McKenzie of Rutland. Other arrivals and weekend visits feature residents from Columbus McKeesport and Charleston with local families on Anne and Main streets.

Hud Workman Bellaire Ohio George Smith McKeesport Hattie McKenzie Rutland Isabelle Smith Raymond Smith Clem Pierce Richard Harry Thompson Columbus Roy Russell Russell Meigs General Hospital Robb Grover Charleston W. Va Marton Mary Korn George Korn George J., Jr Anne St Harold Hysell Eddie Homer Hysell Edward King Rocksprings

Choir to Rehearse After Midweek Prayer Meeting

The Baptist choir will rehearse in the church auditorium after the midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Leaders named are Mrs. Rosa Williams and George Murray.

Glouster Baptist Rosa Williams George Murray

Heart Fund Drive Begun in Meigs County

Red plastic hearts placed across Meigs County mark the national American Heart Association drive for heart disease research and medical education. Mrs DaReuben Beck chairs the effort for the P. M. Club in Pomeroy and Middleport with club members helping during February proclaimed American Heart Month.

Middleport Meigs County DaReuben Beck P. M. Club Pomeroy American Heart Association

Condition Is Critical For Accident Victim

Mrs Minnie Beverage of Chestnut Street says her brother Charles Juhling injured in an automobile accident Sunday is in critical condition at a Chillicothe hospital. Juhling, a Mason County resident, was employed in Newark. His leg is broken in two places and he has facial lacerations.

Middleport Minnie Beverage Chestnut St Charles Juhling Chillicothe Hospital Juhling Mason County Newark Beverage

Banks and Courthouse Close for Lincoln Birthday Observance

Meigs County banks and the courthouse in Pomeroy shut for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Judge Emmett W. Peoples noted courthouse offices will also close on February 22 for George Washington's birthday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Abraham Lincoln Emmett W. Peoples the Common Pleas Court George Washington

Marriage Licenses Listed by City and Ages

Joseph Santo Jr aged 31 from Detroit weds Audrey F Hoback 25 of Racine David Holter 27 w Delores Ep ple 21 both of Minersville Delmar Hawley 21 Cheshire w Patsy Ann Lee 16 Middleport Maywood Johnston 50 and Mary Van Cooney 25 both of Portland George E Williams 23 Guysville w Marlene J Welch 17 Snowville

Joseph Santo, Jr Detroit Audrey F. Hoback Racine David Holter Delores Epple Minersville Delmar Hawley Cheshire Patsy Ann Lee Middleport Maywood Johnston Mary van Cooney Portland George E. Williams Guysville Marlene J. Welch Snowville

County Superintendent Attends Athens Meeting

Patterson O. Pomeroy, county superintendent of schools, attended a county superintendents meeting held Monday in Athens.

Athens Pomeroy O. Patterson

Women’s Society of Christian Service meets at Heath Church

Mrs. L. W. Mc Comas presided at the WSCS February meeting at Heath Methodist Church with devotions on I Will Give You Rest. Participants included Mrs. Hattie Fisher Smith and others. program featured articles from The Earth Is the Lord's and The World Outlook 1951.

Middleport L. W. McComas Women's Socciety of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church WSCS Hattie Fisher Smith Bruce Lloyd Emerson Jones E. S. Schaaf McComas Bess Sanborn

Lincoln Law Quotation Inspires Local Safety Campaign

Middleport police chief Russell Bailey cites Abraham Lincoln to urge motorists and pedestrians to respect traffic laws. He quotes Lincoln on reverence for law and calls for this principle to be taught in schools, almanacs, pulpits, legislatures, and courts.

Safety Talk Middleport Abraham Lincoln Russell Bailey Lincoln Bailey

Flu Epidemic Closes Laurel Cliff School

Laurel Cliff school shut for one week due to influenza epidemic per county superintendent O. O. Patterson. About 38 percent of the 100 pupils were absent Monday morning as schools in Ryland also reopened after a flu-related closure last week.

Pomeroy Laurel Cliff O. O. Patterson Rtyland

Meigs County JC Seeks Lapel Boxes for March of Dimes

Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce members are asked to bring lapel collection boxes worn in January for the County March of Dimes drive. They should deliver them to the regular meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the courtroom.

Pomeroy Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce County March of Dimes Fund

Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Births

Admitted Bob Salser Racine Leslie Roush New Haven Mrs Lois Clark Middleport Mrs Robert Jeffers near Pomeroy Sandra Clatworthy Middleport J G Gandee Long Bottom Roy Russell Middleport Mrs Leland Brown Middleport Births Mr and Mrs William Clark Middleport a son Mr and Mrs Robert Jeffers near Pomeroy a son Discharged Ida Murphy Mrs William Gilkerson and daughter Mrs Robert Jeffers and son Mrs Jennie McMaster Bob Seegar Larry Morarity Mrs Dale Faulk Mrs Louis Radford and baby George Norris Mrs Dana Cross John Richmond Roy Coleman and Betty McMurray

Bob Salser Racine Leslie Roush New Haven Lois Clark Middleport Robert Jeffers Pomeroy Sandra Clatworthy J. G. Gandee Long Bottom Roy Russell Leland Brown William Clark Ida Murphy William Gilkerson Jennie McMaster Bob Seegar Larry Morarity Dale Faulk Louis Radford George Norris Dana Cross John Richmond Roy Coleman Betty McMurray

Valentine party set for children of league members

Mrs. Waldo Hock, president of the Child Conservation League, announces the annual Valentine party for league children Saturday at 1 30 o clock. Mothers are asked to bring valentines for exchange at the Church of Christ.

Middleport Waldo Hock The Child Conservation League Church of Christ

Railroad union auxiliary to meet at Woodman Hall

White Rose Lodge, Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will hold a Wednesday meeting at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Benjamin F. Turner, president, has announced the event.

Middleport White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Woodman Hall Benjamin F. Turner

Visitors from Columbus make rounds at Heath Methodist

Mr and Mrs Donald Matthews and daughter Tracy Ann of Columbus visited here Sunday attended Heath Methodist Church and then proceeded to Marietta en route home Donald is the son of Mrs Nancy Matthews of Columbus and the late F Matthews a former resident here Mrs David ntsminger returned to Athens after a visit while Mr and Mrs Paul Kautz and daughter Barbara of Columbus stayed with their parents Maggie Pickens Gravel Hill and Wendall Kautz of Pomeroy Mr Pickens recovers from illness and Mr Kautz had recent surgery at Holzer Hospital.

Donald Matthews Tracy Ann Columbus Heath Methodist Church Larietta Donald .S Nancy Matthews F. =. Matthews David Ntsminger Athens Paul Kautz Barbara Stephen Christine Charles Coats Winchester Ind Charleston Frank Anopp Middleport J. K. Smith Sixth Ave Frank Armbruster Zanesville Badger Construction Co Grace Johnson Hez Root Owen Fink Winona Bill Dean Fink Boggs Gallipolis L. Wood Jesse Warren Robert Jack Dempsey

Lions Club to Host POMEROY Speaker at Noon Luncheon

Harry M. Stultz of the Central Hospital Service Association will speak at the Pomeroy Lions Club noon luncheon at the Federated Church. The talk, with pictures, will cover hospitalization as the main topic.

Pomeroy Harry M. Stultz Central Hospital Service Association Pomeroy Lions Club Federated Church Stultz

Bank Meet Attendance Delayed by Lincoln Birthday Holiday

Middleport Citizens National Bank closes today in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. Gene Grate and Harold Hubbard assistant cashiers are in Columbus for the Ohio Bankers meeting with Mrs. Hubbard accompanying.

Middleport Citizen's National Bank Lincoln Gene Grate Harold Hubbard Columbus Ohio Bankers Meeting Hubbard

Middleport notes Mildred Kerr family and 1913 flood tale

The column spotlights Mildred Lewis Kerr of Middleport innovating in music and literature, mentions her father Tom F. Lewis in local clothier history, and recalls the 1913 flood rescue tale of Uncle Tom Lewis and neighbor Uncle Charley Watson with vivid hometown recollections.

Second Ave Charley Watson Lewis Uncle Tom Watson Tommy Lewis House M. J. McCarty Charley Tom

Pledge: 168 Donors Needed for Blood Drive in Pomeroy

POMEROY Meigs County seeks 168 donors to reach 125 pints during a blood mobile visit at Middleport Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Only 14 donors have registered. walk-ins are welcome, with scheduling arranged in advance.

Pomeroy Meigs County Harry Ohlinger American Red Cross Ohlinger Middleport Presbyterian Church Joppa Ghureh Olive Township

Fire Destroys Smith Home Near Reedsville

A Sunday blaze destroyed the riverbank home of Mr and Mrs Urban Smith north of Reedsville. The family lost all furnishings and clothing with no insurance. High winds fueled the fire noticed by sons Carl 15 Bud 17 who were home alone. The Bakers owned the residence and an adjoining house was slightly damaged.

Reedsville Urban Smith Here Smith Baker

Suit To Collect State Insurance Funds

Leevnna Barrett sues the Industrial Commission of Ohio in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. She says a hotel incident in November 1948 caused acid burns and dermatitis, leaving permanent injuries while her employer contributed to the state insurance fund.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Pleas Court Leevnna Barrett Industrial Commission of Ohio

Soldier Not AWOL Red Cross Reports Justis Absent

Red Cross says Pomeroy Ferris Justis was mistakenly listed as absent without leave. A letter to Mrs. Harry Ohlinger notes he reported to his station January 4, one day after leave expired, and returned January 5 under the grace period.

Pomeroy Ferris Justis Harry Ohlinger American Red Cross Justis Red Cross

Edith Ament Injured by Washing Machine Fall

Mrs. Edith Ament was injured Sunday when a washing machine toppled on her in the basement of her E Main Street home. The leg of the machine collapsed as she moved it, causing several cracked ribs.

Pomeroy Edith Ament E. Main Street

Man Linked to Assault Released on Bail in Meigs County

John Wells Pomeroy aged 66 from Long Bottom was freed on $200 bail after a Meigs County jail hearing before Justice Percy L. Peoples on assault and battery charges. The proceeding will resume next Monday, per Sheriff Charles Russell. The charges were filed by his wife.

Pomeroy John Wells Long Bottom Meigs County Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Charles Russell

Community Notes From Corning And Nearby

Local residents share visits and celebrations. Russell Brown shows improvement at home. The WSCS meeting at the Methodist church features a pot luck supper and the talk Let Courage Rise With Danger. World Day of Prayer services are planned at the EUB Church with multiple churches participating.

Cora Mattingly Columbus Dunlap Millertown Carol Clark Verne Dunlap WSCS Methodist Church Earl Wilson EUB Clark Hampson Elizabeth Hodgson Margaret Latta Isabell Thomas Ann Wright Ethel Beuscher Myrta McCoy Janet Mason

Chauncey Firemen Hold Equipment Instruction Meeting

Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department members met with Fire Chief Richardson for instruction on equipment use. A finance committee was formed to fund extra gear, and officials warned that unauthorized interference with firefighting would lead to disciplinary action. Additional members joined, totaling 37 volunteers.

Chauncey Cation Richardson Jack Canter Jack Ley Bill Abdella Harve Courtney Chauncey Volunteer Firemen Fire Department Russell Hiles Thomas Cline

Daughters Birthdays Celebrated in Chauncey Party

Mrs Irene Lovsey hosted a Sugar Creek gathering Sunday for the birthdays of her daughters Linda and Jessie aged one and nine. Attendees from Amesville, New Straitsville, Strouds Run, Scatter Ridge and McDougal joined in games ice cream and cake with prizes of bubble gum and candy.

Chauncey Irene Lovsey Linda Jessie Charles Hart Barbara Hanning Lovsey Marybelle Sycks Juanita Buddy Carolyn Pete Hart Mary Helen Shirley Scatter Ridge Clyde Genevieve Karns McDougal Alfred Hanning Barbara Freddie Irene Hanning Tommy Roger Sonny Joe Linda Lovsey

Sharon Abdella Birthday Observed at Home Party

The third birthday of Sharon Maureen Abdella was celebrated Friday at her parents’ home on Converse Street. Games were played and ice cream cake and soft drinks were served by her mother, assisted by Mrs. Jack Ley. Guests included Keith Herdman Mike Ley Charles Abdella Becky Carter Susie Keasey Mima Hutchison and Linda Abdella.

Chauncey Sharon Maureen Abdella W. G. Abdella Converse St Sharon Maureen Jack Ley Keith Herdman Mike Ley Charles Abdella Becky Carter Susie Keasey Mima Hutchison Linda Abdella

Foster-Son Arrives At Lawton Okla

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield of The Plains have learned their foster son Sat J Kenneth Reeves has arrived in Lawton Oklahoma Accompanying him are Mrs Reeves and their children Kenna Lee and Johnnie The sergeant returned home in December after a year and a half in Korea His mother Mrs Rhoda McCathran lives at 10 Herrold Ave Athens

the Plains Arthur Burchfield The Plains Sat. J. Kenneth Reeves Lawton Okla

Men and trucks clear debris after Chauncey church event

More than 25 men with several trucks from Chauncey and surrounding area helped remove most debris at a fire site Monday evening. Mrs. Pendergrass and local women served hot coffee and cookies to show appreciation.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

120 Are Expected At Men's Dinner

Chauncey Church of Christ group meets to plan a March brotherhood dinner expected to draw 120 men from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in Athens County. The social committee organized the event and venue in Chauncey.

Chauncey Cifss Chauncey Church of Christ Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Athens County

Chauncey Personals Weekend Visits In Columbus Area

Mrs Pearl Henry visited Thursday to Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Wharton and sister Mrs Ruth Hedges at Centerbury. Mr and Mrs Charles Carr spent the weekend in Columbus visiting several relatives. Adrian Wade and daughter Ann were weekend guests of relatives Walter Reine Larry Golden in Columbus. Miss Hazel La Hugh of Columbus was a weekend guest of Dr and Mrs C N Sanders.

Pearl Henry E. C. Wharton Ruth Hedges Centerbury Charles Carr Columbus Ernest Poughline Donald Powell Adrian Wade Ann Walter Reine Larry Golden Hazel la Hugh C. N. Sanders

Deputy Sheriff Wise Jr Returns To Duty

Middleport reports Deputy Sheriff Co. H. Wise Jr returned to duties at the courthouse after a week at home with influenza on S and S Second Avenue.

Middleport Co. H. Wise, Jr S&s. Second Ave

Recent Visitors Reported in Glouster and Nearby

Mrs Mary Kathryn Brooks of Nelsonville visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lawrence Turner in Jacksonville on Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Kinney of Columbus were Sunday guests at the home of Miss Lalla Danford.

Glouster Mary Kathryn Brooks Nelsonville Lawrence Turner Jacksonville John Kinney Columbus Lalla Danford

Garden Club Meeting At Main Street Home

The Glouster garden club plans a Thursday 7 30 p m gathering at the home of Mrs B R Angle on Main Street with Mrs Gertrude Jewell as co host.

Glouster Thne Garden Club B. R. Angle Main Street Gertrude Jewell

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Harold F. Hess Theo Smith James Lohse Harold Lohse Rupert Schumann Hess Ben Neutzling Sugar Run Pta Central Pta Roland Neutzling Charles Mullen J. E. White Jacob Elberfeld Ella Bryant J. W. McMurray Gerald Wise Leo Bryant Howard Kress Clara Thomas John Lambert Ralph Welker C. E. Blakeslee Ali Drug Stores Gallaner’s Drug & Athens Pamry Liberty Voice of the Theatre Joe Kirkwood, Jr Joe Palooka Jimmie Gleason Cathy Downs Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Meigs Dennis Morgan Patricia Neal Steve Cochran Scott Forbes Basil Ruysdael Dorothy Hart Roland Winters Virginia City Errol Flynn Randolph Scott Miriam Hopkins Humphrey Bogart Middleport Social Notes Louis A. Bangerter Woman's Division of Christian Service Board of Missions and Church Extension Mr. Bangerter Schaaf D. S. Harold Margaret Williams O. P. Klein A. W. McKay Everett Davis Dianne McComas Laurel Cliff School Meigs County Jc’s Lions By Francis H. Klein James W. Kerr Mildred Lewis Johnny Appleseed Kerr Laura Wells Lewis Tom F. Lewis Middleport Clothiery Tom F. Lewis, Jr Middleport High School Rio Grande College Lorenz Publishing Co Mildred Lewis Kerr Dave S. Farmer Farmer A&p Army Ymca Old Man River Lhre Corning Chauncey Firemen Lawton, Okla Doan Mr. Vaughan Leo. L. Vaughan Logan Monument Company Leo L. Vaughan Cannine Garden Club Company OF Pomeroy, Ohio Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Federal Land Bank United National Farm Loan Ass'n. A. C. Gibson, Sec'y-Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bldg Gallipolis, Ohio
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