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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1958
Page
2
Meigs County residents faced zero temperatures and icy roads as the worst cold wave in a decade gripped Southeastern Ohio. Three accidents occurred in Pomeroy and surrounding streets while schools remained closed and utilities strained under heavy demand. River traffic halted as the Ohio River froze, with officials reporting multiple weather related cancellations and emergency responses.
Prosecutor James O Brien announced a new indictment would be sought against J R Tye after Judge Carlos Reicher sustained a defense motion to quash the January term grand jury indictment. The court freed Tyo and ordered bond returned. Randall Metcalf defended for the defense.
The Salem Center PTA met in regular session at the school for Founders Day. Orion Roush attended as the lone past president while a year in review was given, duets by Mrs. Roberta Wilson and Mrs. Katherine Shenefield, a seventh and eighth grade skit, and committee reports followed. The group planned a small toys shower for the younger grades and scheduled an April program with grandparents as guests. Two lunchroom tables were purchased with a pancake supper fundraiser supporting the purchase. Refreshment committee members were named.
Funeral services for Dr. W. E. Ellis will be held Thursday at 2 p m in Racine Methodist Church. Burial follows at Green Wood Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Grace Ruth and Jane of Columbus. Widow Sarah died in 1954. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home.
The Enterprise EUB youth group hosted a Valentine party at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis home on Rose Hill Friday evening. Prizes went to Bobby Brothers Darlene Smith and Bruce Stalnaker. Refreshments included heart centered ice cream cookies and punch.
The Middleport board of education approved using the former Church of the Nazarene on Pearl Street as Scout quarters aiding a new Girl Scout troop. The Church of Christ contributed 30 chairs and the city seeks further community support to equip the room and secure a heating unit.
POMEROY Max A Eichinger hospital apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Allen Eichinger completed Naval Hospital Corps School recently at Great Lakes Ill. Many corpsmen became technicians in X ray clinical laboratory pharmacy epidemic control sanitation and fever therapy. Some serve independently on small ships.
Robert T. Hennesy, son of Mrs. Henry Hennesy of 361 Front St Middleport, completed nine weeks of recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Graduation exercises featured a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at Tuppers Plains Methodist Church on Friday evening February 21 at 7 30 with Evangelical United Brethren and Christian churches taking part. The public is invited to attend.
George C. Greenlee son of Mr and Mrs C C Greenlee 357 Williams St was promoted to specialist 3 C in Battery A 22nd Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion on Okinawa He entered the Army in March 1956 stationed at Fort Bliss Texas and arrived overseas in July 1957 The 21 year old graduate of Middleport High School and Ohio University attended university in Ohio
Middleport Band Boosters approved several projects from band director George Dallas and began planning fundraisers to ensure completion. The spring concert is set for April 13 with a printed program and patron list. a Junior Band concert is planned for late April. Majorette uniform material was approved, with an additional majorette expected next fall. A bake sale is scheduled March 15 at the Sports Center, and routine bills were paid.
In Middleport the mayor and former penmanship teacher C. O. Fisher is asked to inscribe nine new Bibles donated to the elementary school by the Ministerial Association. He accepts but struggles to find the right Spencerian pen as local stores no longer carry it. Best shading comes from the Spencerian nib he recommends.
POMEROY R R Gray executive head of the Eastern Local School District announced the election of class officers at the new Eastern High School. Classes from Chester and Olive Orange high schools merged when they moved into the consolidated school last month. Seniors chose John Hetzer as president with Ronnie Myers as vice president, Josephine Spencer secretary and Roger Gaul treasurer. Juniors elected Nathaniel Carpenter president with Robert Burke as vice president, Stanley Kelley secretary, Jane Ann Chaffee treasurer. Sophomores named Melanie Nichols president with Carl Chichester vice president, Janet Sovel secretary and Bill Durst treasurer. Freshmen elected Jack Kelley president with Charles Colling vice president, Doris Caldwell secretary and Shirley Myers treasurer.
Miss Christine Grant a Columbus teacher was called home due to her mother Mrs Homer Grant’s serious illness at Meigs General Hospital. Katharine Grant arrived from Columbus. Mrs C P Gallagher is not well after major surgery at Holzer Hospital. Mrs H E Bush and Charlene Davis plan a Parkersburg southern tour starting Sunday. Mrs Robert Hurley has returned home from Holzer Hospital. The Hurleys are former Middleport residents active in a Methdist preaching circuit. Mr and Mrs Wallace Bradford and daughters Carolyn and Neda visited Mrs Bradford's sister Mrs Franklin Bailey in Chester. Mrs Noah Haskins substituted at Middleport High School this week. Mr and Mrs W K Everson and daughters Pat and Jan visited relatives in Brilliant.
Archaeologists report openings in ancient skulls, indicating that trephining was performed by people thousands of years ago as an early surgical procedure.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McNeal hosted a Monday luncheon honoring Miss Rose Arzoomanian, soloist and song leader at Middleport Church of Christ services. Attendees included Joe Barnett and family, Pastor Fred I. Gardner and wife, plus other church members and hosts.
Lamar residents crowded 10 churches as the Ministerial Association urged prayers for reconciliation at the Lawn Boy Co plant where 350 United Auto Workers members have been on strike for six weeks. The town’s largest employer, with 3,300 workers, seeks an end to the dispute through talks.
The town council meeting set for 8 p.m. Monday did not occur due to a quorum shortage. Councilmen Roy Betzing Leslie Fultz and Franklin Rizer were reported ill and unable to attend. Booster night by Rocksprings Grange for Thursday was postponed due to weather conditions.
At the church meeting in Middleport the First Presbyterian trustees re elected Floyd Carmack as president and elected George Buchanan as vice president Mrs Karl Owen as secretary Gale Hysell and Lewis Sauer Jr join Judson White on the finance committee Clinton Fisher becomes projects chairman Repairs and painting of rooms were discussed Trustees to be installed next Sunday Deaconesses installed last Sunday include Mrs Charles Shumaker Mrs Leland Brown Mrs Floyd Carmack with Mrs Joe Bailey to be installed later.
Goldsmith Cornwell, 82, died late Monday at the Meigs County Infirmary. Survivors include his sister Cora Smith of East Liverpool. Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Gilmore Cemetery beside his late wife Linnie.
Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday for Ralph Eugene West five month old son of Mr and Mrs Jack West. The infant died Saturday evening with the Rev Eugene Brown United Methodist Church pastor officiating.
A trucking business is offered for sale serving Meigs County with a P U C O certificate and trucks for hauling general commodities. The listing notes operation rights and equipment included in the sale.
North Wilton School announces honor roll recipients for the third grading period. Students across grades one through eight achieved straight A’s or B’s, including Brenda Camp Linda Barnes Thelma Dailey Michael Hagerty Susan Hocter Donald Kinnison Jr Fara Palmer Thomas Baird Jr James Collins Diane Hagerty Gary Wright Robert Hoc ter Regina Molihan Sharon Dailey Barbara Dixon Bobby Hicks John Jackson Paula Maynard Brenda Morris Beulah Pendleton James Pierce Richard Wells Sharon Baird Karen Barney Karen Eberts Charles Hector Jr Tommy Lambert Mary Kay Long Patricia Morris Connie Peters Billy Reed Janet Scheerschmidt James Wells Franklin Woodgerd Robert Johnson Laura Knox Judy Metz Nancy Napper Connie Pierce Dorothy Roach Mary Roach Barbara Maynard Nellie Lowe John Norton Karen Cooper John Eblin Lyle Huston Carol Scheerschmidt Kay Reed Mary G Wilson.
The WLCS group of Heath Methodist Church plans a bake sale and market tied to Washington's Birthday. The event will be held at the Tri-Lustre Shop on Mill Street this Saturday, with activities finalized at a Wednesday church meeting led by Mrs. Harry Chesher.
The plover earns the nickname rain bird in Europe for its habit of scolding before rain. The name plover derives from the Latin pluvia meaning rain.
Pomeroy notices show the Friendly Circle of Federated Church postponing tonight's gathering due to bad weather. Magnolia Temple and Pythian Sisters slated for Thursday evening have also been postponed.
Advertises Ostrex Tonic Tablets for men and women over 40 claiming to restore vim vigor and energy. Promotes a 3 day trial at 69 cents and an Economy size with $1.67 savings, citing iron and Vitamin B content and comparisons to oysters liver or beef.
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