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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1952
Page
2
Meigs County Soil Conservation Service leaders approved an air lift to spotlight soil conditions this summer or fall. Carl Bilikam cited Gallia County's success with about 300 riders. plans cover financing exhibits a landing field and food. About 12 to 15 four seat planes would be used with a $3 per person estimate.
Surplus food for Meigs County schools and the county home was distributed Thursday from the office of county superintendent O. O. Patterson. Ten schools with lunch programs and the Meigs County Garden's Home shared in the Portsmouth delivery.
A Pomeroy delegation will meet Governor Lausche at 11 am February 25 to present local issues from the upper parking lot to the retaining wall. The group includes A R Knight Virgil Brown Glenroy Ewing John Duerr and Mayor. discussion follows state findings that Pomeroy lacks federal funds. A concurrent AP release notes Rep Jenkins introduced a bill to study dam damages and possible protective works.
A Rutland listings page details Sunday schools worship times and midweek prayer meetings for multiple churches including Pomeroy, Laurel Cliff, Midway and St. Pauls Lutheran with pastors noted. Special events at Federated Naomi Baptist and United Methodist include youth activities and an evangelistic series starting February 17.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dana Karr were conducted Tuesday at the Ewing funeral home with Rev. Leslie Kunze officiating. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased and attendees included numerous relatives from Columbus Athens Huntington Nitro Charleston Millersport and Oxford along with friends and local figures.
Capt William Pad dock of the Church Army will read the morning prayer and preach at Grace Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 am. A parish council was organized for Grace Church. Lent services set for Wednesdays at 7 30 pm with a calendar committee appointed. Grace youths will join Christ Church youth in Point Pleasant on Sunday evening Feb 17 with 5 pm parish house departure.
Milton Scholl aged 28 of Pomeroy was fined 50 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples for being drunk. He was released from the county jail Thursday.
An alert urges training new operators and warns that familiarity breeds carelessness. It notes older workers, long hours, and fatigue slow reactions increasing accident risk and the need to learn hazards before operating machines.
At First Presbyterian Church in MIDDLEPORT the Red Cross bloodmobile drew praise from officials and volunteers as over 30 donors registered, 27 by mid afternoon. Organizers led by Mrs. Ruel Finsterwald thanked local churches for meals and juice donations while noting icy roads and illness kept some away.
The Women’s Guild of the Federated Church opened with an organ prelude by Mrs. Ben Neutzling as Mary Virginia Reibel narrated a play on missionary work in Ecuador near Honduras Mission. Members voted to send 25 to the Tiffin home and added funds to send 50 to Rev. and Mrs. Striech in Honduras.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey hosted a birthday dinner for Pfe Roy Kester who is home on a 17 day furlough. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kesterson and sons Lonnie and Earl. Kesterson, a Private First Class, is set to go overseas Feb 28.
Founders Day events were held in the high school auditorium with a program led by Garrett Christy. Nina Robinson offered the PTA prayer and a song was performed as part of the observance.
Mr and Mrs Delbert C Gaul of Sumner Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Jean to James B Crockarell Jr son of James B Crockarell Sr of Nashville Tennessee. The couple plan an Easter wedding at Alfred Methodist Church with a 2 30 p m ceremony.
Mrs Lana B. Gold has returned to her home on Gold Ridge after spending the past five months in Pomeroy.
A Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association program featured seventh and eighth graders performing a Founders Day play Father Decides and sketches Waiting for the Doctor and A Visit from the School Board. Jessie Maude Lambert sang Little White Cloud That Cried and the Girls choir sang Shrimp Boats Are A-Comin. The event included a patriotic opening, a Valentine mood, an attendance banner to Mrs. Sadie McElhinny’s class, and ice cream served by faculty and volunteers.
Pearl Street and Central schools observed Valentine’s Day with Valentine's exchanges and treats from mothers and teachers. Kindergarten held events in both sessions, while older students opened their valentine boxes after afternoon recess. Teachers call the celebration the year's highlight.
Mrs. Carl Hobart and Mrs. Ced ric Clark attended the Women’s Auxiliary luncheon at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus. Speaker Mrs. Robert Vance, former diocesan president and National Executive Board member, shared remarks. Other travelers included Mr. and Mrs. George Bentley of Charleston visiting in Middleport.
Rain and freezing sleet coated cars in Middleport causing cars to ice up. Motorists cleared windshields with difficulty and some drove with heads out windows. Several people slipped on icy steps and sidewalks as they left homes after the weather turned.
Chester High School hosts a pie social and dance on February 29 at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Senior Class. Ray Byers' band will perform with Whitey Beegle calling. Pies may be used as admission.
The 42nd National Boy Scout Week anniversary observance culminated with a Court of Honor at First Presbyterian Church in Middleport. Scoutmaster Donald Mills and committee members presented Tenderfoot to First Class badges, with merit badges for 40 hour first aid training. A social hour followed with refreshments as guests praised the scouts and their achievements.
Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold a 2:30 p.m. Sunday meeting in Sacred Heart Church auditorium. The cast list is nearly complete with old and new faces, directed by Mrs. Alice Nease. The show is planned for March 18 in Pomeroy and March 19 in Middleport.
Middleport churches list service times and events for several congregations. Kermit Wise Dwight Wallace Robert Tewksbury and Kenneth Sauer are to be ordained and installed as deacons at First Presbyterian. Special sermon “That New Day” noted at several services.
Mt Mayon, the Philippines most famous volcano, erupts again in southeastern Luzon. The eruption follows more than 30 events since 4:00, with ash plume and lava activity reported near the crater.
Mid dleport High School hosted a tour of its shop led by Supt L W McComas and Principal Earl Knight. Clarence Haslet plant manager of Imperial Electric Company accompanied by Ohio University professors and local F H A members attended the Industrial Arts teachers meeting in Middleport Monday evening.
Peak influenza attacks this week have hit Middleport as many stores report nearly all staff affected. Some workers return early risking further spread while illness persists. At a chain store all but manager B F Parmalee are absent. Frances Roush worsened after a perceived improvement, and Frank Triplett returned to work.
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