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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1944
Page
11
Meigs County observes a return to routine as schools and businesses resume after a New Year vacation. Snow blanketing hills and ice on ponds marked the break while courthouse and post office staff resumed duties. Merchants report light inventories and a strong demand for galoshes, rubbers, and winter gear as shoppers crowd stores again.
Second of the series of services at the Federated Church during Universal Week of Prayer will begin at 7 30 p m. The meditation theme is Evil's Hour in God's Eternity and the hymn More Love To Thee O Christ will be sung. Pomeroy ministers participate.
Motorists and pedestrians faced mild disruption as residents of Lincoln Hill area left cars in garages for several mornings due to their slippery hill environment. No serious accidents were reported.
A group of Pomeroy girls organized the Pleasant Homemakers 4-H club at Miss Katherine Miller’s home. Mrs. Howard Nolan supervises, with Mrs. Ruby Reibel assisting. officers include Marilyn Swatzel president Martha Terrell vice president Dorothy Bolinger secretary-treasurer Patsy Burnside recreational leader Katherine Miller news reporter.
Ernest Burton, known as a lima bean grower and night watchman, and Clifford Leifheit purchase Safety Cab. The offices, once W. H. Juhling’s Clothing Store, now operate under William Robson’s ownership. The taxi service faces gasoline tire rules and car shortages as it continues under patrol oversight.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Ferguson 87 who died at her daughter’s home in Columbus will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with burial at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Survived by son William Ferguson of West Columbia W Va and daughters Mrs Chestham and Mrs Myrtle Allen Middleport plus grandchildren. Body at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home for viewing.
Middleport news notes announce the engagement of Mary Virginia Baker to Lt. George Lee Beards of the U S Army Aviation Corps at March Field California. The couple plan marriage later. Baker is a Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate. Numerous local residents host and visit families over New Year with dinners and gatherings across Middleport and nearby towns.
Middleport's independent basketball team travels to Pt Pleasant tonight aiming for a second straight victory over the down river five. Starter lineup includes Wolfe, Statti, B Lohse, H Lohse, and Osborne.
The Pomeroy Independent basketball team dropped their series opener 38-35 to Gallipolis on Saturday night. Pat Clifford led scoring with 15 points, reversing a prior Gallipolis win in an earlier meeting.
Middleport Chamber of Commerce reports 139 members with new signups including George Childs and G O Schmoll. Directors approve future memberships by application and review while civic efforts like street lighting, a public rest room, a roadside shelter, and NYCRR worker transport are discussed for study and funding. Paul Smart chairs the chamber. Gene Grate leads housing data gathering. housing viewable at Citizens National Bank.
Pomeroy notes list a New Year Eve party hosted by Dr and Mrs K D Amsbury on Lincoln Hill. Guests include dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe with Dr and Mrs Tom Crow. Several locals plan visits and transfers to Ohio University.
Middleport volunteers correct a Sunday Messenger story stating the new fire truck cost 5100 dollars. The purchase was funded by a bond issue approved by Middleport citizens a year earlier.
Vendors must file sales tax returns for the July 1 to December 31, 1948 period by January 31 1944. Returns require vendor signatures notarized, copies of prior return receipts and sales records, and accurate information. Examiners will assist January dates in Pomeroy and Columbus timing noted.
Iva Virginia Wince granted divorce from David L. Wince on grounds of extreme cruelty. She receives custody of two children and $50 monthly child support. Meigs County probate records show a marriage license for Raymond Wolfe and Bernice Herdman and several land transfers among Miller and Ella Miller families.
County Chairman Theodore Reed announced that plans for Plan Exhibit POMEROY On include trophies and a motion picture at group meetings in Meigs County. The Fourth War Loan Drive will begin this month with quotas to be announced soon after word from Cincinnati confirming the requests.
Churches of Middleport plan a five day Universal Week of Prayer at the First Presbyterian Church this week Monday through Friday. Services begin at 7 30 each evening with ministers, choirs and laymen participating.
The OPA today established retail ceilings of 10 cents and 15 cents a pair on rubber heels sold to consumers who attach them to their shoes themselves.
New Marshfield church elects Supt Jay Stiles Asst Supt Lou Hawk Sec and Treas Martha Frost Ass t Esther McVey Pianist Marilyn Jones Librarian Donna Beveridge Teachers C A Shaffer John Young Myrtle Stiles Redempa Goodrich Vonnie Herron Nellie Jones Nora Young. Pfe William Llewellyn Fort Bragg spent Christmas with his parents Roy Llewellyn. John Barron in Hawai i qualified with a 45 caliber pistol for Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal. Various relatives visit and holiday gatherings noted including Scouting and Mason activities and Christmas parties among local families.
James M Parkin, last surviving family member, died Thursday night at Dana Schwartz home near Rutland. He was 88. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Langsville Church with burial in Wright Cemetery.
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