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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1952
Page
3
The encyclopedia notes that water in a fish bowl seldom needs replacement and should be changed only sparingly to maintain a stable environment for the fish.
A stone marker near Cutler honors the Dale Wells farm as Underground Station No. 1 from 1834 to 1860, where over 150 enslaved people were harbored by the Smith family and five Smith sons served in the Union Army. The article recalls regional routes, cave stops, and local abolitionist figures in Southeastern Ohio.
Nelsonville hosts a statewide Pythian event February 27 with Supreme Lodge head confering knights at Castle Hall Valley Lodge 169. The Hocking Valley Pythian Association meets January 29 at New Straitsville. Baker committees and officers named for the term include publicity and entertainment leads and a Rathbone Bible class honoring the order founder.
Mrs H E Wilson hosted a Friday stork shower for Miriam Betts Gowdy with pink and blue decor. Guests enjoyed cake and a garden scene at the table while gifts were opened. An Eudora Chapter 72 Eastern Star meeting awarded Mrs Josie Baugh a 50 year pin and named 2024 committees.
Members of the Friendship Club are invited to a 6 30 p m gathering at the home of Mrs Ora Barrows. A covered dish dinner will be served during the Tuesday event.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion building. A pot luck meal will be served.
State of Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies The American Insurance Company Newark New Jersey compliant with state laws and authorized to transact insurance in Ohio for the year. Financials as of December 31 1950 show assets 112 411 268 75 liabilities 69 251 149 78 and surplus 28 160 118 97. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company New York also certified with assets 40 372 528 39 liabilities 23 696 630 35 surplus 16 675 898 04 and income 18 937 155 63 for 1950. Both issuances dated July 1 1951.
Omer Saunders of Doanville pleaded guilty at a mayor's court arraignment to stealing an iron bench from Green Lawn Cemetery. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail, with transport to Athens. The bench valued at 46.35 dollars. Fred Hoskins faced a separate case for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and paid 10 dollars plus costs.
Pomeroy resident Eva Jones Quivey, 113 Locust Street, died at Meigs General Hospital after a long illness. She was a Methodist Church member. Survived by three sons Wilbur Oregon Darrel Columbus Earl Charleston. two daughters Ross Jones and Everett Jones Pomeroy. eight grandchildren. three great grandchildren. sister in Columbus. brother in Athens. Daughter Mabel Cowan of Shade died two months ago. Trevey funeral home plans services. visitation.
The Mount St. Mary Hospital notes include a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyes of Nelsonville. Several admissions and listed residents appear by name in Nelsonville, Logan, Glouster, New Straitsville, and surrounding areas, with numerous residents noted by surname and town.
The Fish and Game Conservation League moves ahead with a coon dinner. A speaker from the Division of Wildlife is expected to address members. Secretary Wilbur D. Mender confirms plans for the American Legion Home on January 31.
Nelsonville Eagles face Kuhns in the opening game at 8 p.m. at the high school gym. In the second game at 9 p.m. United Shoe Workers meet Standard Oil.
William A. Morgan 55 a retired rural mail carrier and Meigs County businessman died at 2 40 am at his home on the Pomeroy Athens Road after a 24 month illness. He was a real estate dealer farmer and served 27 years as Pomeroy post office mail carrier. A WWI veteran he enlisted in 1917 and was discharged 1919 as staff sergeant of Company A 112th Field Signal Battalion. He was a member of Rocksprings Grange State Grange American Legion 40 and 8 Farm Bureau and past secretary of the Rural Letter Carriers Association of Meigs County. He is survived by wife Gladys two children Ruth Columbus and Roger Middleport two grandchildren two sisters Mrs J A Smith Pomeroy Star Route and Mrs E V Mercer Walled Lake Mich and a brother D J Morgan Pomeroy Route 3. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Heath Methodist Church Middleport with Rev Louis A Bangerter and Rev Weber Thoma officiating. Burial Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Chris Everet Underwood 32 died at his Fairmont home after months of illness. Born in Mason County he lived in Fairmont about four years. Survived by wife Kitty Young Underwood, parents W. W. and Bessie Vaughn Underwood, siblings Delbert Darius Burl Dewey Fred and several sisters, and Squire Taylor. Funeral arrangements planned locally by Mohr and Arnett Funeral Home.
Boy Scout Troop 66 will hold an outdoor meeting Tuesday night announced by the scoutmaster. Scouts meet earlier than usual and patrol members will be advised of time and place by Jim Oiville through Patrol Leaders Daryl Bacus Tom Carroll and Eldon Cox. Official meeting and all members asked to be present.
Police report illegal entry at the Fast End Tavern in Nelsonville. Four pints of wine and a 25c beer meter were missing. the meter was cut loose and later found atop a loaded truck on Chestnut Street, discarded. The cash value inside the meter was not known.
The text notes Arctic butterflies endure two summers as caterpillars and an additional winter in the pupal stage, followed by another winter before adulthood.
Mrs. Sylvia Roush Kaylor dies in Washington DC after a long life in Mason County. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Foglesong funeral home Graham Station with Rev. George C Werrick officiating. Burial in Broad Run Cemetery. She was born July 11 1895 at Broad Run and moved to the capital in 1917. Survivors include her husband D E Kaylor Washington DC two brothers Dewey Roush Millwood WV Raymond Roush Letart WV and two sisters Mrs Helen Morris Florida and Mrs Sarah Hoffman Letart WV.
Local residents and visitors travel between Athens and other towns. Names include Helen Swaim Rose Saylor Elsie Stephenson D T McAfee Gerald Buckley and James Hester with relatives in Chicago Bucyrus Barberton Newark Nelsonville Asbury Ridge Bellefontaine and Mackouba Illinois. Several family members and spouses are noted as ill visiting relatives or relocating.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Resinol Ointment on irritated skin. It touts medically proven ingredients in lanolin for fast, long lasting relief and soothing effect.
Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion holds a 7:45 pm meeting at the Legion Home. Commander Max Linton notes 1952 membership cards are available at the session and urges 1951 members to renew promptly.
Final plans set for the Nelsonville High School Band banquet at the Christian Church Thursday. James Gilbert directs the band and Manley Whitcomb of the Ohio State marching band will speak. Tickets are selling well and can be reserved by Tuesday night.
Mrs Allie Long aged 79 died Sunday at 10 40 am at her Henderson home after several weeks illness She was born January 14 1882 in Bladenburg West Virginia daughter of Lawson and Emily Pierce She is survived by husband Fred Long a daughter Fay Austin of Henderson two sons Isaac Long of Gallipolis Ferry Cody Long of Henderson a brother Ed Pierce of Point Pleasant and a sister Ira Jean Parsons of Point Pleasant She was a member of the Church of Christ in Henderson Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with Rev Rufus Casto officiating burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at the home
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