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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1947

Page

3

Unverified land sale report in Putnam County near Eleanor

A report claims Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp bought hundreds of acres of the Eleanor subsistence farm land near Red House Putnam County. Officials say they have heard nothing confirmed about the sale. The firm already holds options on coal lands in Mason and Putnam counties and may target equipment at the West Virginia Ordnance Works, but details remain unclear.

Point Pleasant Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation Eleanor Red House Putnam County Edward Pitke War Assets Administation Richmond Carbide and Carbon George A. Rairden Leon Mason Putnam Counties Rairden Buffalo Mason County Blain Putnam Mason Counties Kanawha River Union District AAA West Virginia Ordnance Works Charleston

Williams Resigns as Panthers Cage Coach

Williams, head coach of the Pomeroy Purple Panthers, asked the Pomeroy Board of Education to relieve him of coaching duties due to his health. He is replaced by Herndon Wilks, former Chesapeake High School coach and Marshall College letterman, who will also oversee the reserves. The Panthers, tied for first in the SEC, have 11 games left. Wilks’ first game is at Jackson against the Ironmen.

Pomeroy Pearl Williams Pomeroy Purple Panthers Pomeroy Board of Education W. A. Smith Williams Herndon Wilks Columbus Wilks PHS U. S. Navy Chesapeake Ohio Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Pomeroy Five Panthers Jackson Ironmen

New Pastor Installed at Federated Church in Pomeroy

The Federated Church of Pomeroy installs Rev Robert Hegnauer as pastor on January 15 at 7 30 p m Ceremonies will be assisted by Rev Leonard Hegnauer of Canton and Rev H G McMillen of Middleport A reception follows in the church social rooms Pulpit Committee members include W A Smith chairman Ben Neutzling Mrs I B Weed Erma Smith Mrs Neva Seyfried and Patsy Shields

Pomeroy Robert Hegnauer Federated Church Leonard Hegnauer Canton H. G. McMillen Middleport Hegnauer W. A. Smith Ben Neutzling I. B. Weed Erma Smith Neva Seyfried Patsy Shields

Mrs Thelma Lowe Polly Dies at 42

Mrs Thelma Lowe Polly 42 died Saturday evening at a Charleston West Virginia hospital after a two week illness Funeral services will be at 2 p m Tuesday at Rawlings Coats funeral home Rev H A Rothrock officiating Burial will be at Miles Cemetery Rutland Surviving are daughter Mrs Betty Gentile Boston Mass son Walter Harry Ketter South Carolina sister Mrs Donna Swyers Columbus and brothers William Lowe Middleport Albert Columbus and Frank Dayton

Middleport Thelma Lowe Polly Charleston W. Va Rawlings-Coats H. A. Rothrock Miles Cemtery Rutland Betty Gentile Boston Mass Walter Harry Ketter South Carolina Donna Swyers Columbus William Lowe Albert Frank Dayton

Rooster Survives Axe in Odd Ohio Tale

RACINE John Morrison of Ashtabula Ohio, former Racine resident, owned a White Rock rooster noted for surviving an axe attack after head removal. The bird reportedly lived several days, fed by eye dropper, and remained alive around January 8 during preparations for a New Year’s dinner.

Racine John Morrison Ashtabula Ohio Ralph Ross White Rock

Class 12 Meet at Heath Methodist Church Host Home

Class 12 of Heath Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles McElhinny. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan, Mrs. Perry Mitch, and Mrs. E. M. Wood.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Charles McElhinny Lawrence Milhoan Perry Mitch E. M. Wood

Pomeroy Council of Church Women to MeetWednesday

The Pomeroy Council of Church Women meets at the United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. for a regular session and discussion of upcoming activities.

Pomeroy United Methodist Church

Pomeroy Social Notes

Pomeroy Chapter CES met Tuesday in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Margaret Blaettar chairing. The annual lodge inspection is set for June 17 by Worthy Grand Matron Lucille Milner of Tipp City Ohio. Hostesses Fred Swatzel Hank Young Robert Morris Dwight Parker and Albert Young served refreshments to a large gathering.

Pomeroy CES Masonic Temple Margaret Blaettar Lucille Milner Tipp City Ohio Fred Swatzel Hank Young Robert Morris Dwight Parker Albert Young

Twilight Garden Club Hears Plant Talk And Fund Drive

The Twilight Garden Club met at Mrs. Helen Nease's Spring Ave home with hostesses Mrs. J B Hartenbach and Mrs. J S Clark. President Elmer Wickham led the business session which included a $5 contribution to the Meigs County Tuberculosis Fund.

Twilight Garden Club Helen Nease Spring Ave J. B. Hartenbach J. S. Clark Elmer Wickham Meigs County Tuberculosis Fund Charles Graber Lucretia Genheimer

Middleport School Board Renames Diles

At the first Middleport Board of Education meeting L. D. Diles was re elected president and Frank White as vice president. Paul Smart will serve again as clerk. Mrs. Schroath resigned. substitutes fill the unexpired term. The board keeps monthly meetings at 7 p.m. in winter and 7 30 p.m. in summer. Other board members are Marcus Chambers and Robert Coats.

Middleport Middleport Board of Education L. D. Diles Frank White Paul Smart Fred Schroath Carol Louise Ervin Schroath Marcus Chambers Robert Coats

Firemen Develop Gravel Pit Into Roadside Park

Middleport Volunteer Fire Company members continue cleanup of the former gravel pit and dumping grounds between Locust and Ash Streets facing Broadway Street. They plan to level the ground and create a roadside park, with work advancing as weather permits and aiming for completion by early spring.

Middleport

Noah Haskins Resigns After 20 Years at Ohio Fuel Gas

After two decades with Ohio Fuel Gas Co., Noah Haskins resigns and will join his new farm The Island View Farm in Gallia County once weather allows. Residents report tenants occupy the large house, and Lynford Johnson is hired to replace him at the gas company.

Middleport Ohio Fuel Gas Co Noah Haskins Island View Farm Gallia County Haskins Palmer St Lynford Johnson Gas Company

Funeral plans revised for William H. Blake

A revised schedule shows the body to be moved to the Syracuse home Monday afternoon with calling hours Monday evening until 2 p m Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the Syracuse Presbyterian Church.

Pomeroy William H. Blake Syracuse Presbyterian Church

Grace Guild Meets at Baird Home Chooses Rail Project

Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Charles Baird with Mrs. Charles Ward assisting. Miss Vida Ihle read the annual report and the group chose to install hand rails in the church as their project. Twenty six members attended and viewed Rev. Mr. Baird’s Madonna prints. Salads were served during social hour.

Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church Charles Baird Charles Ward Fred Crow, Jr Vida Ihle Baird

Federated Circle Installs New Officers At Church Meeting

Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mrs. Lena Huber and Mrs. Elizabeth Huber hosted the Federated Circle gathering in the Federated Church social rooms. New officers presiding were Mrs. Louis Reibel president, Mrs. Lena Huber vice president, Mrs. Florence Hood secretary, and Mrs. Norman Kloes treasurer. The group voted to send a magazine to hospital patient Mrs. Nettie Wisecarver. New members present included Mesdames Robert Roberts I. B. Weed Roy Strickland and Robert Hegnauer. Afterward they adjourned to a local pharmacy for refreshments.

Wallace Smith Lena Huber Elizabeth Huber Federated Church Federated Circle Louis Reibel Florence Hood Norman Kloes Nettie Wisecarver Mesdames Robert Roberts I. B. Weed Roy Strickland Robert Hegnauer

Farm Bureau Council 2 Holds Christmas Meeting at Thoma Home

The Farm Bureau Council 2 gathering at Ollie Thoma's home featured Maud Tubbs leading the business session followed by a Christmas program. Attendees included the Thoma family, Tubbs, Story, Nelson, Sloan, Parsons, Jones, Carper, Hoskins, King, and Genheimer with refreshments served. The next meeting is planned at Wayne Sloan's residence.

Farm Bureau Council 2 Ollie Thoma Maud Tubbs Guy Thoma Janice Story Virginia Haskins Robert Sloan Rosalie Nelson Eugene Nelson Paul Parsons Dayton Tubbs Dolores Nelson Rosalie Eugene Emmet Jones Lowell Carper Charles Carper Ada Hoskins Asa A. Hoskins Leo Story Janice W. A. King Wayne Sloan Robert Virginia Hoskins Victor Genheimer Earl Guy

Pomeroy Social Notes Mention Roberts Family Visits

Erie couple Mr and Mrs Edward N Roberts travel to Pomeroy after the death of Mrs Roberts father William Blake of Syracuse. Guests include Mrs Cora B Roberts of Pomeroy. Louisville native Mrs John Prentice returns home after visiting Zahl couple. Huntington visitors Mr and Mrs Don Holter spend weekend in Pomeroy. The Reibels relocate to Liberty Lane, Pomeroy. Harry Vance is ill at Mulberry Avenue. Mr and Mrs Harry Bennett host Zahl and Knight couples Saturday night.

Edward N. Roberts Erie Pennsylvania Pomeroy Roberts William Blake Syracuse Cora B. Roberts John Prentice Louisville Aaron Zahl Don Holter Huntington W. Va Walter Reibel Liberty Lane Harry Vance Mulberry Avenue Harry Bennett Mulberry Ave Howard Knight

Services Conducted For Albert Grueser

Relatives and friends gathered in Pomeroy for the funeral of Albert Grueser with attendees from Ohio and Kentucky including Mrs. John James of Toledo and families of Ernest Grueser of Deerpark, Selena Grueser of Marion, and Warren Hardhner of Toledo.

Local Women Return Home After Hospital Stays

Mrs. Byron Bing arrived home on Butlernut Ave Saturday via Finsterwald ambulance after injuries from a fall at her residence a week earlier. Mrs. Dana Canter was transported Tuesday from Holzer Hospital back to Pleasant Ridge to her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Pierce, also by Finsterwald ambulance.

Pomeroy Byron Bing Butternut Ave Holzer Hospital Finsterwald Bing Dana Canter Harvey Pierce Pleasant Ridge

Veterans Meeting Set at IOOF Hall Pomeroy

John Wogan post commander of Meigs Chapter 53 announces a Wednesday meeting at the IOOF Hall in Pomeroy. The session opens at 8 p m and invites all veterans to attend.

Pomeroy John Wogan Meigs Chapter 53 IOOF

British Hardtack ration for army sustains 48 hours

Describes the British army hardtack also known as iron rations. It is an eight ounce cake composed of cocoa cocoa butter milk proteins and sugar. The cake is stated to keep a soldier alive for 48 hours.

Philathea Women of the Church Plan Spring Activities

Middleport Philathea Women of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. David Durst Sr home Gravel Hill after the Week of Prayer Service at Heath Methodist Church. Mrs. Daniels led the devotional with the Philathea Psalm scripture and memory tribute to Mrs. Fred Shawver. A clock donation for the church was noted and 30 attended including Barbara Scott. Hostesses served dessert. birthday songs and ice cream bars followed. Saturday Mrs. Hartinger hosted neighborhood children and friends in his honor.

Middleport Philathea Church of Christ David Durst Gravel Hill Heath Methodist Church Leo Childs William Hetteseimer Jacob Betz Floyd Daniels Lena McElhinney Daniels Fred Shawver Barbara Scott Central School Hartinger

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Well ing at Reynolds Home

Mrs. Guy Reynolds hosted a Friday night birthday dinner for Mrs. Freda Well ing. Attending guests included Mrs. Welling, Mrs. L. E. Reynolds, Mrs. Allen Jenkinson, Misses Nina Russell and Selah Sidenstricker, Mr. Reynolds, and the hostess’s mother Mrs. Minerva Childers.

Guy Reynolds Freda Welling Mrs. Welling L. E. Reynolds Allen Jenkinson Nina _ Russell Selah Sidenstricker Mr. Reynolds Minerva Childers

Prize Winners Named At P M Club Meeting

Mrs William Hobstetter Mrs Walter Crooks and Mrs William Anderson were prize winners at the P M Club gathering hosted by Mrs Da Ruben Beck on North Third Avenue Thursday evening. Miss Edith Young assisted with refreshments after the business and games.

William Hobstetter Walter Crooks William Anderson P.M. Club da Ruben Beck N. Third Ave Edith Young

Young Baptist Missionary Group Meeting Report

Mrs. William Beaver presided over the Young Baptist Missionary group meeting at Mrs. Harold Chase home on Thursday evening with 12 members present. Mrs. Willis Anthony assisted and Mrs. Paul Smart led the devotional service followed by a dessert course.

William Beaver Young Baptist Missionary Group Harold Chase Willis Anthony Paul Smart

David Hartinger Celebrates Fifth Birthday

David Hartinger five year old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hartinger Beech Street celebrated his birthday with family friends and neighbors in a small local party.

David Hartinger Lawrence Hartinger Beech St

Farmer Kills Rabid Fox Near Pomeroy

Leo Curtis of Darwin chased and killed a fox that entered his barn and may have attacked several cows. The animal’s head was sent to Columbus for rabies testing, and Health Commissioner W S Ellis confirmed the fox was rabid.

Pomeroy Leo Curtis Darwin Curtis Columbus W. S. Ellis

Miss Mack Delivers Temperance Talks in Meigs County

Miss Alberta C. Mack lectures on temperance in Meigs County schools aided by the WCTU and Pomeroy Council of Church Women. She may be contacted for appointments by writing Portland Route 1 Box 25.

Pomeroy Meigs County Alberta C. Mack WCTU

Bess Sanborn Speaks at Heath Methodist Church

Bess Sanborn, a lay member of Heath Methodist Church, spoke during morning worship on stewardship of patriotism. The church official board will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Middleport Bess Sanborn Heath Methodist Church

Child Welfare Group Set for Thursday Meeting

The January gathering of the Child Welfare Association will be hosted at Mrs. L. W. McComas on Main Street. Hostesses include Mrs. Emerson Jones Mrs. Eddie Blake and Mrs. Ira Butcher. J. J. Davis M.D. will lead a round table on child health per the president Mrs. McComas.

Middleport Child Welfare Association L. W. McComas Main St Emerson Jones Eddie Blake Ira Butcher J. J. Davis M. D McComas

Pythian Sisters to Hold Meeting at Woodman Hall

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters schedule Tuesday night gathering at Woodman Hall. Members will vote on a change to meeting nights. Past Chiefs plan a social at Mrs. Harry Houdashgit’s home on January 20.

Middleport Meigs Temple Woodman Hall Pythian Sisters Harry Houdashgit

Ninth Birthday of Bill Fink Celebrated at Home

Bill Fink's ninth birthday was celebrated Thursday after school at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Owen Fink. Main Street neighborhood playmates attended with games and contests. prize winners were Edward Lee McComas and Jackie Wilt. Cake, ice cream, cookies and nuts were served to a list of guests including Edward Lee McComas Jackie Wilt Terry Gallagher Charles Wayland Ricky Schoonover Arthur Clark Russell Mills Jackie Hanson Roger Dr Fink Kay Hanson Deanna Natalie Ewing Donna Kay Mary Lou Brown Judy Ann Fink Nancy Winona Fink.

Bill Fink Owen Fink Main St Edward Lee McComas Jackie Wilt Terry Gallagher Charles Wayland Ricky Schoonover Arthur Clark Russell Mills Jackie Hanson Roger Dr. Fink Kay Hanson Deanna Natalie Ewing Donna Kay Mary Lou Brown Judy Ann Fink Nancy Winona Fink

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Ohio Towns

Mrs W T Moore of Chesapeake spent the weekend with sister Mrs M G Brown. Milo Clapp of Columbus visited Middleport on business. Mr and Mrs L E Burford and others were Columbus visitors last week. A R Pullen returned home with daughter Jerry from Columbus. Edison Baker and Charles Hysell move to Wellston to run the Wellston Trading Post. Reid Varney was a Wellston business visitor. Amos Barnhart home from Holzer Hospital with unchanged condition. Mrs Bolin reports her father improving after amputation. Paige Gordon of Athens spent a week in Middleport on business. St Josephs Hospital patients in Parkersburg include Mrs Fisher, Mrs Shuler, Mrs Gilmore, Charles Davis, George Lewis. families visiting there. E O Smith improving after a week’s illness.

W. T. Moore Chesapeake Ohio M. G. Brown Milo Clapp Columbus Middleport L. E. Burford L. Roush Lois Ann A. R. Pullen Jerry Edison Baker Charles Hysell Wellston Reid Varney Amos Barnhart Gravel Hill Holzer Hospital Gallipolis John Bolin Logan Paige Gordon Athens St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Cc. O. Fisher Emmett Shuler John Gilmore Charles F. Davis George Lewis E. O. Smith

Pt Pleasant Personal Notices Highlight Local Removals and Visits

Mrs. William McConshay and infant son were transported home from Holzer Hospital by Champion ambulance. Marie Stevens and child moved from Point Clinic to 2329 Lincoln Ave by Raynes ambulance. Edward Green of Gallia Ohio visited his daughter and stayed with the Chapmans. R P Liter and mother returned to Elk Creek Virginia after weeks with sisters. Ben Underwood and daughter Benita Kay visit Rupert Ray. William and Robert Hogg visit relatives on Viand Street. Sayre, state labor inspector, was in town from New Haven on business.

William McConshay Kanawha St R. P. Liter W. J. Kenny Elk Creek Richard Newell Forrest W. Ingraham Ben Underwood Benita Kay Nashville William B. Hogg Columbus Robert L. Hogg Chicago Mary Patterson Donald Coe Hogg George Sayre State Labor Department New Haven

Junior High Program Presented At Point Pleasant Assembly

Pupils of Point Pleasant Junior High performed a 45 minute program at an afternoon assembly chaired by Miss Ruth Nibert. The event featured piano solos, taps, songs and impersonations with participants including Miss Mary Jo Carrick, Miss Sally Jo Edler, Barbara Wallace, Ann Ferguson, Patsy Treadway, Delores Nibert, Beverly Ann Clark, Betty Jo Harshberger, Geraldine Shamblin, Joan Van Horn, Patty Glass, Kay Woolfitt, Joan Chambers, Marian Easley, Nancie Vaught and Ray Blake, with accompaniment by Miss Dorothy Sallar and Mr. Albert Stephens.

Point Pleasant Ruth Nibert Mary Jo Carrick Sally Jo Edler Dorothy Sallar Sunshine Quarettte Barbara Wallace Ann Ferguson Patsy Treadway Delores Nibert Marlene Childers Albert Stephens Beverly Ann Clark

New Officers Elected By Boosters at Band Club

POINT PLEASANT January meeting of the Band Boosters Club at Senior High School elected William A. Woolfitt as president Dr L C Carrick as vice president Mrs Guy Morrison as secretary and Mrs R W Eshhenaur as treasurer retiring officers C A Roush and Mrs William H Bardin were praised for work since the club began about three years ago Roush reported a cash balance of 65583 and an executive committee was named to handle club business including band director principals and three parent members plus the sorority sponsor and party arrangements chairmen and members were named for the band party planning committee.

Point Pleasant William A. Woolfitt L. C. Carrick Guy Morrison R. W. Eshhenaur C. A. Roush William H. Bardin Roush Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Edward Dunn W. E. Monroe Robert H. Ferguson Lewis Faudree

Sunday Driver Finds Wrecked Station Wagon

George A. Rairden of Leon found a station wagon upside down in a ditch on Route 35 near Grimm's Landing yesterday afternoon. He aided two injured occupants, Mr. Clendenin of Malden and Mr. Thomas of Belle, taking them to Buffalo for treatment for bruises and head lacerations.

Point Pleasant George A. Rairden Leon Route 35 Gus R. Douglas Grimm's Landing Rairden Clendenin Malden Mr. Thomas Belle Buffalo

Quartet Singers Open Revival at Antiquity Ohio

A quartet from Main St. Baptist Church led by C. H. Withers Ellery King James Eschenaur and C D McGarry visited Antiquity Ohio Sunday afternoon to sing at the opening of a revival meeting.

Point Pleasant Main St. Baptist Church C. H. Withers Ellery King James Eschenaur C. D. McGarry Antiquity Ohio

Leon farmer Abe Sayre critically ill at Point Clinic

Abe Sayre a 70 year old well known Leon farmer lies in critical condition at Point Clinic following illness.

Point Pleasant Abe Sayre Leon Point Clinic

Two Arrested in Point Pleasant Weekend Incident

Eugene Van Meter and George Hoschar of West Columbia were arrested by City Patrolmen Yost Yeager and Rodgers for intoxication. The weekend arrest occurred in Point Pleasant and charges were filed by local authorities.

Point Pleasant Eugene van Meter George Hoschar West Columbia Yost, Yeager Rodgers

Fall Injures Mason Man at Du Pont Works

Howard E. Love 26 of 2115 Lincoln Ave was seriously injured at work when a scaffold at the Belle du Pont chemical plant collapsed. He suffered a punctured lung a fractured pelvis and three broken ribs. Henry E. Green 38 of Ringgold Pa died later the same day in a Charleston hospital.

Point Pleasant Howard E. Love Lincoln Ave du Pont Chemical Works Belle Mr. Love Henry E. Green Ringgold Green Charleston

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