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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1952
Page
3
POMEROY E R Eyman assistant state superintendent addressed the county meeting on consolidation. He noted Ohio reduced districts by over 100 in three years and now has 1418 districts, with significant gains in larger units and more economical high school services. He urged boards to act as builders of bridges for youth and to consolidate where feasible.
Delightful family break fast dish encourages a generous bowl of All-Bran with sugar and cream. Claims cereal provides bulk for regularity and is high in protein iron and vitamins with a money back guarantee after ten days.
Funeral services for Edward V. Ohlinger were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. L. M. Mohrhoff in charge. Attendees included many Ohlinger relatives and friends from Logan and several other Ohio cities, with pallbearers named as nephews Harry, Norman, Willis Ohlinger, Rolland Neutzling, John Fisher and Robert Ohlinger.
Albert W. Moss was ordained as a deacon of Naomi Baptist Church in Pomeroy. The ceremony Sunday morning featured Rev. Andrew Wright of Rutland and Rev. Nyle Borden of Middleport, with deacons from multiple area churches participating. A chicken dinner followed in the church dining room.
The O U extension class in Music 279 taught by Dr. Neal Glenn will hold its second session February 21 at 6 45 p m at Pomeroy Senior High School. Enrollment remains open for interested participants.
Pomeroy Council R and S M invite officers and officials of Moriah Gallipolis and Wellston Councils to exemplify the Royal Masters degree and the Select Masters degree at Pomeroy on March 20 for the benefit of candidates.
Middleport High School band boosters report a $40 bake sale profit. March 22 hosts the Senior Band Party with co chairs Mrs. Harold Chase and Mrs. Paul Smart. Band director Franklin Ginther lists events: March 1 Tri School band festival, March 14 Glee Club concert, April 6 Band Concert.
Middleport announces the district meeting to be held March 25. Golden Rule Class met at Frank and Mary Cheesebrew’s home with Edison Baker in charge. Committees were named by Mr and Mrs Darst including decor, hymnal repair, registrations, and hospitality. Discussed homes abroad and world builders theme.
Ruth Ann Adams of Columbus and Wilbur Gingrich of New Carlisle announce their engagement. The wedding is set for April 19 at First Community Church Columbus. Ruth Ann is a GM Corp Ternstedt Division employee and Purdue alum. Wilbur Gingrich is a Purdue graduate and Ohio Bell employee with Navy service.
Middleport A Valentine exchange brought Modern Woodmen members and families to Woodmen's Hall for a pot luck supper. The program featured a comic skit Going to the Convention by Irma Smith and others, vocal solos by Cherole Blake with Mrs Tracy and Mrs Steiff, a song fest led by Irma Smith, and a Virginia Reel dance to close the evening.
The Meigs County Medical Society Auxiliary met at the Little House for a Monday noon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Charles Mullen. Valentine decorations featured red roses and plastic heart candies. President Mrs. Selim Blazewicz led a short business session after the meal.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Perry wed Feb 9 at the home of Mrs Perry’s parents Mr and Mrs James King in Mason. They reside on Sixth Ave Middleport and are employed at the Philip Sporn plant Graham Station.
Middleport reports Bobbie Martin sixth birthday celebrated with a neighborhood party. Children played games and enjoyed ice cream cupcakes and Valentine candy favors for Janice Tanne.
Middleport reports Past Chiefs discuss ordering formal gowns for the Staff of the Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters. Colors and styles chosen, gowns to be ordered soon. Meeting hosted by Mrs. L. E. Burford features poems and a social hour with prizes. March gathering set for Mrs. Meinhart's home.
The Auxiliary of the Lewis Manley post in Middleport met at Mrs. Carrie Cassell's home to plan buying a building for a meeting place. Vice president Mrs. Campbell Harper led the session and named a committee to scout prospects. next meeting set in Pomeroy at Mrs. Harper’s home. Hostesses served a luncheon.
Middleport Class 12 of Heath Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs Bruce Lloyd Wednesday night.
Mrs. Paul Winn hosted a birth day dinner honoring Mrs. Whitney Ingraham. Guests included Mr. Ingraham and daughters Sandra Kay and Brenda Sue, along with Mrs. Clarence Murray and Bob Hoeflich.
Widdleport notices show Mrs. C M Erwin returning from Bridgeport with the Taylor couple en route to Columbus. Mrs. Howard Byers resumes work after illness. Mrs. George McGhee heals from a dislocated wrist. The Schuler family plans to move to a farm bought from the Bradburys at Portland. Local visits include the Mikels with area residents and Mr Harold learning of his brother’s hospital recovery. Guests attend a shower for the Baileys. Wiemann family moves back from Columbus. Ward returns to Middleport High. MSgt Roy Wilson returns from Texas to his parents. A birthday dinner honors W F Harris. Gruesers and Wilsons return from Florida trip. Don Grueser stays with Brannon and Wilon families.
Mr. Harry Pickens of Reedsville announces the engagement of his eldest daughter Fay to Harold Sauer son of Mr and Mrs George Sauer. Miss Pickens is a Jackson High School faculty member and Ohio University graduate. Harold Sauer, also an Ohio University alum, now farms near Middleport after teaching in Meigs County. The wedding is planned for late summer.
The Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB Church met at Mrs. John Smith's Nye Ave home. Bernice Brown presided. Genevieve Stobart led devotion. Committees formed for entertainment, ways and means, and sick care. A Valentine exchange occurred with many members and guests attending.
Pomeroy prepares for Meigs County Basketball tournament at the junior high gym as record crowds are expected for the Wednesday opening. Middleport previously hosted. the event marks a return to Pomeroy after several years.
In Pomeroy Mayor Delmar Canaday court Monday James Ned Call of Middleport was fined 10 dollars and costs after intoxication arrest. William Kauffman of Huntington pleaded guilty to passing an other car on a hill and was fined 5 dollars and costs.
A federal coal mine inspector proposes a systematic timbering plan for the Mowrey Coal Co. mine near here. The four man operation yielded 20 tons daily during the visit by Inspector F. E. Hughes. He recommends surface fan installation preshift examinations for explosives and careful blasting practices.
Dwight Wallace Kermit Wiseman Robert Tewksbury and Kenneth Sauer were ordained as Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church during Sunday morning worship. Assisting were the Rev. Howard Ruppelt James Sullivan Carl Adkins deacons and Carl Owen deacon and elder.
Mrs Elizabeth Allen and Clarence Root with son Michael Bart visited on Monday then returned to Chillicothe. Lynford Johnson family guests of Ed Price and relatives. Mrs Gus Ward recovered from a virus in Charleston then back home. Mrs William Hettiseimer to Meigs General Hospital for observation and treatment.
Middleport PTA held Founders Day at the high school with Mrs. John Vroman presiding. The program featured readings from the national chairman, a silver offering, and a patriotic program by kindergarten and other pupils despite many illnesses.
Mrs Eddie Romine remains under a physician care after an ice mishap that injured her back weeks ago. Recent visitors include Sgt Armond Rhodes and Mrs Rhodes Columbus and Mr Lloyd Thorne and daughter Willoughby Ohio. Rhodes stationed with the Air Force at Columbus and Mrs Rhodes with the WAC. They just returned from Canada visiting his former home.
The Meigs County Court House corridors are being redecorated with fresh paint. Walls now show a soft green, baseboards in a deeper green tile, and a green-gray mottled finish across several county offices.
Paul C. Holter of 350 Second St Middleport was elected sophomore class representative to the executive committee of Alpha Delta Omega at ChiO University. A business administration student, he serves on the OU sophomore class social committee and Greek Week field day committee. Holter, a Middleport High School alumnus, was Buckeye Boys State representative and active in drama and band. he is the son of Mrs Freda Wyatt, Middleport tavern owner.
The Alumni of Sacred Heart Church sponsor a spaghetti supper Wednesday evening at the church. Proceeds fund new school desks for Sacred Heart School.
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