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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1950

Page

5

Supreme Court to rule on legality of Meigs hospital bond

John C. Bacon says the Ohio Supreme Court will decide within four to six weeks whether the amended Uniform Bond Act applies to Meigs County Memorial Hospital bonds voted in November. Cincinnati filed mandamus to challenge the standard, with the ruling binding on all Ohio courts and potentially altering the Meigs issue outcome.

Pomeroy John C. Bacon Meigs County Memorial Hospital Supreme Court of Ohio James G. Flick Cincinnati Ohio Supreme Court Bacon Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Meigs Countians

Parking Lot Use Limited in Pomroy Damaged Section

The public was allowed partial use of Pomroy’s east parking lot with a fenced off damaged section. A 250 by 35 foot area remains closed while front-row spaces are free and unfenced river-adjacent areas are open. Mayor Spencer seeks Rep Jenkins help to refer permanent repairs to the rivers and harbors commission.

Pomeroy Spencer Thomas Jenkins Rivers and Harbors Commission

Founders Day PTA meeting plans repair and storage upgrades

Central PTA met at Central School for Founders Day with Mrs. Harold Lohse in charge. Plans were made to repair playground equipment and obtain estimates for building cupboards in a hall. Rev. L. M. Mohrhoff spoke on daily life changes since PTA's founding and urged continued efforts to benefit Today’s children.

Pomeroy Girl Scout Luncheon Plans Camps and Events

The Tri Annual Pomeroy Girl Scout luncheon with 26 members and four guests heard reports from committee chairs. Brownie Day Camp is set for June 6 8 13 15 at Chester Cabin and Intermediate camp at Molly Lauman July 9 15.

M. D. Hartinger Chester Cabin Molly Lauman W. A. Smith Pomeroy WRFD John Hardy

Scout Troop 49 Attends Worship at St Pauls Church

Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 49 and five leaders joined worship at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday morning. The 21 scouts sang My Country Tis of Thee as part of the service. Leaders named include W P Lochary Harry Ohlinger J E Foster Ralph Spencer and Kennilworth Nease.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Boy Scout St. Paul’s Lutheran Church W. P. Lochary Harry Ohlinger J. E. Foster Ralph Spencer Kennilworth Nease

Junior Sunday School Party Held At Baptist Church

The Junior Sunday School class of the Baptist Church was entertained by teacher Mrs. Hugh Daniels on Saturday afternoon at the church. Valentine games were played and refreshments were served.

Pomeroy The Baptist Church Hugh Daniels Valentine Keep

Past Presidents Auxiliary Meet at Maple Place Home

Past Presidents of the Drew Webster Post Auxiliary of the American Legion will gather Wednesday evening at Maple Place home of Mrs. Ben Neutzling. Mrs. Elizabeth Huber assists the hostess.

Meigs County Women Republicans host tea with guest speaker

The Meigs County Women's Republican Club will hold a special meeting and tea at Mrs. Harriet Russell's home 206 W Main St on February 17 at 2 pm. Guest speaker will be Lila Black of Avon Lake Ohio, organizer of Women's Clubs. All Republican Women of Meigs County are invited.

Pomeroy Meigs County Women’s Republican Club Harriet Russell W. Main St Lila Black Avon Lake Ohio

Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs. Henry Reibel in Gallipolis

Mrs. Henry Reibel was the guest of honor at a surprise party hosted by her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Earl Logan in Gallipolis Saturday night. Attendees from Pomeroy Athens and Springfield joined Howard Reibel of Springfield and other friends and relatives. She received many gifts and a dessert course was served.

Pomeroy Henry Reibel Earl Logan Gallipolis Howard Springfield Athens Logan Reibel

Weekend Socials Bring News From Ohio Town

A flurry of visits fills a West Alexandria community page as residents host relatives from Cleveland Parkersburg Mason City and Dayton. Guests include Shirley and Sandra Vale Rex Bailey Larry and Kay Proctor and more with trips to Huntington Cincinnati and Marietta noted.

Ralston Vale Shirley Sandra Cleveland A. W. Vale Rex Bailey Larry Chester Harry Lee Bailey Kay Proctor Parkersburg Bess Proctor Ralph Graves Carolyn Karl Rauch Columbus Dayton Howard McIintosh Harriet McIntosh Betty Slanter Charleston Lorain Sterrett Billy John Burnell Tommy Burnell Sterretts Leland Sisson Cincinnati Freddy Eunice Probst Abe Massar Norman Klees J. T. McClain Mary Kay Lancaser H. E. Boney and Sons Marietta H. D. Boney D. H. Stage Henry Ewing and Sons

Wide selection of prices aids family shopping

TREVEY-FINSTERWALD Funeral Home advertises pricing options at 144 Butternut Ave Pomeroy with phone contact Pomeroy 335. Adv.

Trevey-Finsterwald Funeral Home Butternut Ave Pomeroy

Extension Meetings Scheduled for Home Demonstration Council

Meetings for the Home Extension program run Feb 15 to Feb 28. Events cover Child Development and Constructive Discipline at Racine and Alfred group homes, Sewing Machine care at Forest Run, Salads and Salad Making at Chester, and Salads and Freezing of Fruits and Vegetables at Portland Great Bend Grange Hall with a potluck lunch at each. Bring canner lids to gauge testing. All homemakers invited.

Pomeroy Home Demonstration Council Grover Salser Racine Alfred Helen Woode Forest Run Joe Thorne Harrisonville Methodist Church Chester Virginia Kautz Portland-Great Bend Great Bend Grange Hall

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

Meigs General Hospital reports admissions including Mrs De Middleport near Middleport and Mrs Nora Chasteen Rutland with others listed. Discharges include Mrs George Sprouse and Mrs Ray Roush among several patients. A birth is recorded for Nora Chasteen Rutland a son.

de Middleport Middleport Frank Whaley Nora Chasteen Rutland George Spemersvilles Rouse Hei Ola St. Clair Pomeroy Sur Margaret Bowen Lina Detzel Syracuse George Sprouse B. F. Barnhill Ray Roush Lloyd Nice Richard Sauer Lina Hetzel Sophia Duffy Dorothy Oxyer Ola St. Clair

Haddox to Be Master of Ceremonies in Covington Ky

Chet Haddox a Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate leaves this week for Covington Kentucky where he will serve as master of ceremonies and vocalist at Lookout House He is known locally as a pianist vocalist and entertainer and is moving after January.

Middleport Chet Haddox Ohio University Covington, Ky Lookout House Haddox Middleport High School

Three Men Are Fined In Racine Area Incidents

Pomeroy officers arrested Charles Powell and Ed Kaiser near Racine on Oldtown road. Powell pleaded guilty to driving under influence assault and threats. fined 100 dollars plus costs and 90 days in county jail. Kaiser fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Patrolman Duckworth also arrested Ralph Warner in Rutland for being in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, who pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Pomeroy Charles Powell Ed. Kaiser Racine Grindley Oldtown Powell Kaiser Justice of Peace Whitlock Duckworth Ralph Warner Rutland Monod Spencer

WSCS Meet Set At Mrs Hixinbaughs Home

The WSCS will gather at the home of Mrs. Elmer Hixinbaugh on February 22 for an upcoming meeting and discussion session.

New Plymouth WSCS Elmer Hixinbaugh

Pomeroy Reports Week's Parking Meter Receipts

Parking meter receipts for the week ending Saturday February 11 totaled 261.60 dollars, according to Police Chief Walter Wolfe.

Pomeroy Walter Wolfe

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Meigs Associated Radio Harry A. Miller Main Chase Hardware H.A. Cole Liberty Middleport, Ohio Mark Stevens Richard Widmark Lloyd Nolan Barbara Lawrence Pete Smith Pomeroy Social Notes Earl Smith Ronald Martin Billy Sterrett Barbara Hysell Lydia Hysell Jane Spencer Billy Persinger Diana Jels Marcia Sue Grueser Faye Thomas Richard Daniels United Methodist Church Kroger’s Herndon Wilks H. A. Barnitz James Roush Frank Vaughan Mrs. Reibel Pomeroy Personals Meigs General Hospital Vicks VA Quick, Gallaher Studebeker Studebaker Todeyi Wakefield Motors Richland Ave
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