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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1949

Page

2

Containers Sought For Dimes March Drive

Meigs County begins its March of Dimes drive with Joseph Dumble Bryan as chair. Residents asked to donate glass jars with lids for schools and churches to collect contributions. public workers will canvass communities and publish donor names. Dr Homer G McMillen leads as county chairman. Rev Father William Riley is named religious director.

Middleport Joseph Dumble Bryan Meigs County Bryan Homer G. McMillen First Presbyterian Church

Pomeroy Hosts JOF Class Meeting at United Methodist Church

Mrs. E E Bryant Mrs Gerald Wildermuth and Miss Marie Miller will host a class meeting of the JOF Class of the United Methodist Church Monday at 7 30 p m Devotions led by Mrs J E White with Lula Nease and Everett Tracy in charge of the program

POMEROY Friendly Circle to Meet at Mrs Young Home

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Geraldine Young for a regular meeting.

Pomeroy—Friendly Circle The Federated Church Geraldine Young

Travel Notes From Local Residents

Mrs Velma Carleton Mrs Avery Nelson and James Weber leave for a two month visit in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Mr and Mrs Olan Goodwin depart for a three day business trip to Troy Springfield Canton and Columbus returning Monday. Mr and Mrs George Rasp of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Belford Nelson at their home on E Main St.

Velma Carleton Avery Nelson Nelson James Weber Fort Lauderdale Florida Olan Goodwin Troy Springfield Canton Columbus George Rasp Athens Belford Nelson E, Main St

Talent Night Planned At Bradbury School

Bradbury school in Middleport hosts Talent Night on January 28. Edith Forrest chairs the event and invites children and adults to participate. Proceeds go to the Bradbury PTA for school benefits.

Bradbury School Middleport Edith Forrest Bradbury Pta

Short Causes Fire Little Damage Noted

Middleport firefighters, called by Night Patrolman Ithmer Neal, extinguished a car fire on N Second Ave caused by a shorted wire in a Bidwell driver John Drummond’s vehicle. The 12:05 a.m. call resulted in negligible damage.

Middleport N. Second Ave Ithmer Neal John Drummond Bidwell

Woman Injures Shoulder in Fall Visit With Relatives

Miss Julia Mae Wilburn and Bernard Sweeney visit Hudson Street relatives after Mrs. Wilburn breaks a shoulder in a fall at her home and stays at Meigs General Hospital for treatment.

Middleport Julia Mae Wilburn Bernard Sweeney Charleston

Federated Church Elects Officers and Committees

The Federated Church council re elected W A Smith as president Norman Kloes as vice president Carrie Neutzling as secretary John Mitch as treasurer and Sarah Gibbs as financial secretary. Committees named include House Fern Dillon chair Fern Dillon? No. The text lists Rosenbaum Hood Koehler Reiber for House and others for membership and Sick committees.

County Board Reelects Officers at Organizational Meeting

At the county superintendent of schools office the county board of education reelected 1948 officers Van McDade as president and J T Ledlie as vice president with C O Chapman secretary. Other members are Everett Colwell Roy Proffitt and Harry Guthrie. Regular meetings set for the third Saturday each month.

Citizens National Bank Directors Re elected

Stockholders of Citizens National Bank in Middleport re elected directors John B. Downing Paul S. Smart T A May H N Swift Rodney Downing and T W Jones at a recent meeting. John B Downing and Mr Smart were elected directors with secretary duties. Bank officers chosen were John B Downing president Paul S Smart vice president and cashier Harold E Hubbard Rose S Reynolds and Gene Grate assistant cashiers.

Middleport Citizens National Bank John B. Downing Paul S. Smart T. A. May H. N. Swift Rodney Downing T. W. Jones Mr. Smart Harold E. Hubbard Rose S. Reynolds Gene Grate

Bi Monthly Meeting Set by Pomeroy Baptist Youth

This evening at 7 30 o clock the Pomeroy Association of Baptist Youth Fellowship will hold its bi monthly meeting at the local church. Rev. W T Pop Packer director of Christian Education for the Ohio Baptist Convention will speak.

Middleport Pomeroy Association of Baptist Youth Fellowship W. T Pop) Packer Ohio Baptist Convention

Courtship and Residence Pairs Noted Across Ohio and West Virginia

A listed set of individuals with ages and hometowns in Ohio and West Virginia appears, showing couples and solo residents including Delmar Wallace of Middleport with Mary Ellen Scott also of Middleport, and Dennis Burns of Fair Harbor paired with Grace Cramer of Pomeroy among others.

Delmar Wallace Middleport Mary Ellen Scott Dennis Burns Fair Harbor Ohio Grace Cramer Pomeroy Homer Cline Gallipolis W. Va Vansie Cline Virgil Furner Parkersburg Wilma O. Guthrie Ernest Hayes U. S. Navy Chester Marie Miller George William Hackett, Jr Phyllis Smart Kenneth Webb Belpre Laninia Pader Harold W. Meeks Waverly Mary E. Campbell Manson McLain Shipper Doyerstown Azel Price Elna Johnson Farmer Chesapeake Emma Lee Hamlin Herbert Stewart Juanita Platt Tuppers Plains

Army Service Starts for Space

Morris Dale Snider son of Mr and Mrs C E Snider Union Ave Middleport has left for army service at Fort Knox Ky He formerly worked at the Royal Crown Bottling Co Middleport

Middleport Morris Dale Snider C. E. Snider Union Ave Fort Knox Royal Crown Bottling Co

Bride Miss Phyllis Smart Weds Mr George Hackett in Sacred Heart Rites

The double ring ceremony was held at Sacred Heart Church rectory in Pomeroy with Rev Father William Riley officiating. Miss Phyllis Smart wore a winter white frock and yellow rose corsage. Richard Gress served as matron of honor and Michael Hackett as best man. The reception followed at the Smart home on Lincoln Street, with green and white decor and a four tier cake. After a Cincinnati wedding trip the couple will reside in Parmelee apartment Lincoln Street.

Middleport Citizen's National Bank Phyllis Smart Paul Smart George Hackett Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy William Riley Richard Gress Mary Martha Roller Michael Hackett Gail Miller Miss Smart Miss Wonder Cincinnati Hackett Parmelee Lincoln St Mrs. Hackett Middleport High School

Scott announces daughter's marriage in private ceremony

Mr and Mrs Charles Scott announce the marriage of their only daughter in a private ceremony, noting family and close friends attended and presenting best wishes for the couple's future.

Middleport Charles Scott

Scarberry Family Hosts Visits Amid Illness

Middleport residents gathered at the Scarberry home on Broadway to see Mrs. Scarberry, ill for a week. Guests included Henry Scarberry and son Stephen of Dayton, William Scarberry of Columbus, Alfred A. Scarberry Jr. of Ohio University, Mrs. Clark Wells and her sons John William Larry, Sgt. Clark Wells and family in Guam, and Mr. and Mrs. A J Carter of Long Bottom.

Scarberry Broadway Henry Scarberry Stephen Dayton William Scarberry Columbus Alfred A. Scarberry, Jr Ohio University Clark Wells Sgt Guam John William Larry A. J. Carter Long Bottom

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Cheesebrew at Home

A Middleport birthday dinner for Mr. Frank Cheesebrew at S Fourth Ave featured a large cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes of Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hayes of Chester, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bradford of Otterbein College who led First Baptist Church service, and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Martin of Westerville.

Middleport Frank Cheesebrew S. Fourth Ave

Golden Rule Class Plans Middleport A Drive

The Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church met at the Durst home to plan a membership drive and redecorating the Golden Rule Classroom. Committee members Vaughn McKnight Kalad Hindy and William Beaver were named. Rev Charles Pomeroy led the devotional and Darst chaired the meeting. Prizes were awarded to Rev Pomeroy and Mr Darst. 16 members attended refreshments followed.

Middleport First Baptist Church David Durst Vaughn McKnight William K. Beaver Kalad Hindy Darst Charles Pomeroy Pomeroy

Golden wedding dinner in Middleport marks Willocks’ anniversary

A quiet dinner at 8 Second Ave Middleport honored Mr and Mrs Will Willock on their golden wedding anniversary. Due to Mrs Kelton’s injuries and Mrs Willock’s illness the larger planned celebration by Mrs Jay Myers was canceled. Attending were family members including Aaron Kelton Jay Meyers Jacob Shivier Rhea Ann Myers and Karen Sue Kelton.

Middleport Will Willock Second Ave Aaron Kelton Second St Pomeroy Willocks Jay Myers Kelton Myers Willock

Eastern Star Members Attend Institute in Lowell

Mrs. M. L. French Mrs. Paul Winn Mrs. Walter Bunce Mrs. Leo Kennedy Mrs. L F Burford Mrs. Griff Russell and Mrs. Lillian Stieff of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star head to Lowell Monday for a school of instruction. Mrs. Russell leads the Past Matrons group in the 25th District and Mrs. Stieff will be the piano accompanist for the ritual work.

Middleport Lowell Evangelline Chapter Order of Eastern Star M. L. French Paul Winn Walter Bunce Leo Kennedy L. FE. Burf Ord Griff Russell Lillian Stieff Russell 25Th Stieff

Emma Jean McDaniel to Wed Earl Peters in January

Announcement lists Miss Emma Jean McDaniel daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett McDaniel and Mr Earl Peters of Youngstown to marry on January 15. The bride has worked at the Liberty Theater and lived with her grandmother Mrs Mary McDaniel on Front Street. Peters is a line man with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Youngstown. The couple left Saturday night for Youngstown.

Middleport Emma Jean McDaniel Everett McDaniel Earl Peters Youngstown Iberty Theater Mary McDaniel Front St Peters Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad

Connallys Welcome Daughter Born in Evansville

Mr and Mrs James Connally announce the birth of a daughter in Evansville Indiana on January 5. Mrs Connally is the former Maralyn Henderson. Great grandmother is Mrs Clara Larson.

Portland James Connally Evansville Ind Connally Maralyn Henderson Clara 1 Larson

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Mrs. J. A. Young recovers from minor surgery at Olzer Hospital in Gallipolis with Mr. Young by her side. Melanie stays with her maternal grandparents. the article lists several travel and hospital visits including Mrs. Sophia Anthony visiting Willis Anthony and Mrs. Florence Richards under going surgery at Mason Clinic.

Meigs County Land Transfers Named in Two Deeds

Arthur J and Ollie Biggs transfer parcel in Pome roy to Norman C Biggs. J H Eastmen and Thora L Ruth deed Salisbury parcel to Ralph Gilmore and F L McKnight. Davis transfers lots 168 169 in Middleport to Nell Giles. list of properties appears in record.

Arthur J. and Ollie Biggs Norman C. Biggs Parcel, Pomeroy J. H. Eastmen Thora L. Ruth Ralph Gilmore F. L. McKnight Parcel Salisbury L. Crary Davis Nell Giles Davis Middleport

Probate Court Notices and Estate Administrations

Probate court records show Herman Pomeroy as executor of Harry Will and filing the inventory. Owen Hawley named administrator of Lillie Mae Hawley’s estate. D H Peoples filed the eleventh and current account as guardian for William E Wilson’s estate.

Pomeroy Herman Will Harry Will Owen Hawley Lillie Mae Hawley D. H. Peoples William E. Wilson

Local Families Share News of Visits and Service

Broadwell and Broadwell are informed that Clyde Everett Conant is stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky after enlisting. Parkersburg visitors include Hubert Martin and Cook Vandyke's family. Patty Nice suffers mumps while staying with the White family. The group also notes visits among Parsons Herman Ath ens and James households with several relatives.

Broadwell Clyde Conant Clyde Everett Fort Knox Hubert Martin Parkersburg Cook Vandyke Patty Nice Claire Nice Lester White Myrtle Org Hazel Burke Horace Parsons John Parsons Herman Lotie Evalina Keith Brill Maud Martin Bobby Calentine Edith Smith Chesterhill

Social Notes From Dexter and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Albert Caster hosted by Mrs R S Vale and son John Mrs Cora Montgomery visited by Mr and Mrs Francis Montgomery Max Nelson spent a week with his family George Whittington died at his home Mr and Mrs P H Nelson guests of Mr and Mrs Max Davis of Middleport Peter Nelson Jesse and Max Nelson visited Sheltering Arms Hospital to see Seldon Nelson recovering from an operation Paul Aikmens of Bradbury hosted by Mr and Mrs M E Nelson An estimated basement damage at Dexter Church after a wall collapse Mr and Mrs Loren Hoffman and son Owen visited Mrs Anise Vale and daughter Clemma of Fulton

Dexter Albert Caster R. S. Vale John Cora Montgomery Francis Montgomery Max Nelson George Whittington P. H. Nelson Max Davis Middleport Peter Nelson Jesse Sheltering Arms Hospital Seldon Nelson

Shorted Cell Hint in Auto Battery Testing

An old manual suggests removing filler caps and operating the starting switch to observe each cell for agitation of the liquid, which indicates a possible short. The method relies on watching all cells closely for one showing movement in its electrolyte.

Sermon In Pictures And Song At First Baptist Church

Brad ford chalk artist and Mrs. Bradford pianist and vocalist with two Otterbein College students presented a sermon in pictures and sang during the worship hour at First Baptist Church. They performed a chalk Jesus portrait and songs including Knocking and Waiting and Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart. The Bradford cousins of Frank Cheese brew joined the program alongside the church choir directed by Rev. Charles Pomeroy, with Mrs. C. P. Bradbury at the organ.

Middleport O. EE Bradford Otterbein College Westerville First Baptist Church Jesus Bradfords Frank Cheesebrew S. Fourth Ave Charles Pomeroy Marshall C. P. Bradbury

AAA Report Deadline Given for 1948 Farm Payments

POMEROY January 31 1949 is the deadline for farmers to sign AAA farm reports to be eligible for payment on practices performed in 1948. Those who have not signed must call the office before that date or they will not receive payment. All money not signed will be divided among those who have reported and completed their practices. Farmers must bring time and fertilizer receipts to the AAA office to be eligible.

Pomeroy AAA

Ex Middleport Resident Grace Gardner Dies in Columbus

Grace Gardner, 78, formerly of Middleport, died Sunday at her Columbus home where she had lived 54 years. She is survived by a son Thomas Gardner and several nephews and nieces. Friends may call 7 p.m. today through 11 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral at O. R. Woodyard Funeral Home, 1346 S. High St., Columbus, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Middleport Grace Gardner Columbus Thomas Gardner O. R. Woodyard S. High St Green Lawn Cemetery

Harry Scott Dies in Athens. Rites Planned in Pittsburgh

Harry Scott, 80, died in Athens about midnight Saturday. A Meigs County resident for two years, he lived on Pomeroy Star Route. Survived by two sons, Harry and Robert, both of Pittsburgh. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be in Pittsburgh.

Pomeroy Harry Scott Athens Meigs County Pomeroy Star Robert Scott Pittsburgh Ewing

Lutheran Officers Installed at Service

Officers of the St. Pauls Lutheran congregation were installed at the morning service Sunday. They include trustees Ed Stark and Harry Ohlinger deacons Paul Davis and William Clark elder Dayton Will treasurer Albert Reuter and secretary Herman Beards.

Birth Announced for Olivia Helen Cousins in Dayton

Mary Gomer and Oliver Cousins of Dayton announce the birth of a daughter Olivia Helen on Christmas Day. Grandparents are Gatewood R. Gomer and wife of Grant Street. Oliver Cousins, a School of Pharmacy graduate from Ohio State University, recently purchased a Dayton drug store.

Middleport Oliver Cousins Mary Gomer Dayton Olivia Helen Gatewood R. Gomer Grant St Cousins School of Pharmacy Ohio State University

Weekend Visit Among Straitsville Residents

Mr and Mrs Owen Wallace and daughters Myrna and Patsy and Mr Robert Angle spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace of Columbus. Mood Dane returned to his Logan home after a two weeks visit with Paul and Mrs Webb. Rebekah Lodge No 100 met to confer a degree on Mrs Faye Stikkhorn. Coach Harry Davis and five basket ball players attended the Ohio State Northwestern game in Columbus.

New Straitsville Owen Wallace Myrna Patsy Robert Angle Frank Wallace Columbus Woodbine Rebekah Lodge No. 100 Faye Stickhorn Ray Orndorf Harry Davis Frank Donley Richard Sayre Red” Hanning Jim Waldie Id, Plumley Ohio State Northwestern Mood Dane Logan Paul Webb

Laurel Cliff Social News and Illness Report

Mrs Raymond Spencer Mrs Evelyn Turner Mrs John Ratliff and Mrs Nellie Jacobs were reported ill. Mr and Mrs Mar Harris Charleston and Mr and Mrs Charley Brown Gallipolis visited their parents George Renshaw. Mrs Josia Turner returned home after a week with son Sam Turner Zanesville. Mrs Dell Hysell Bradbury visited Mrs Clifford Jacobs. Mrs Orville Allen Pomeroy hosted Laurel Cliff Health Club.

Laurel Cliff Raymond Spencer Evelyn Turner John Ratliff Nellie Jacobs Mar! Harris Charleston Charley Brown Gallipolis George Renshaw Josia Turner Sam Turner Zanesville Dell Hysell Bradbury

Chauncey PTA Meets in High School Auditorium

The Plains PTA plans its January meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in The Plains High School auditorium. President Neva Thompson and secretary Emma Cade lead the event with potluck refreshments provided by Blue side and Red side members following a recent membership contest adding 155 new members.

Chauncey Plains Parent Teacher Association Plains High School Neva Thompson Emma Cade Potluck

Ex Chauncey Resident to Graduate at Midterm

Paul Tyrus Theisen of Columbus, formerly Chauncey, will graduate from West High School at the midterm commencement on January 26. He has been outstanding in athletics. He is the grandson of L. H. Pendergrass of Chauncey. Mrs. Pendergrass plans to attend the exercises.

Chauncey Paul Tyrus Theisen Paul Theisen Minnette Pendergrass Columbus the West High School L. H. Pendergrass Pendergrass

Pete Pendergrass Undergoes Major Surgery at Cleveland Clinic

Chauncey Pendergrass son of Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass underwent major surgery last week at the Cleveland Clinic. His condition is favorable with his wife Agnes by his side. His parents visited him in the hospital.

Chauncey Pete Pendergrass Roy Pendergrass Cleveland Clinic Agnes

Chauncey Visitors From Columbus Guests of Pen dergrass

Guests in Chauncey include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theisen and their children Paul Tyrus and Donna Marie from Columbus. They stayed with Mrs. Theisen’s parents Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pendergrass on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Paul Theisen Paul Tyrus Donna Marie Columbus Theisen L. H. Pendergrass Ellis Ave

Drakes WSCS January Meeting and Social News

The Drakes Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at Olema Drake’s home for the New Year task devotionals. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Edna Edmonds of Delaware, attended along with a potluck lunch. Local social notes include Marilyn Musick visiting Lucille Arkley and Randall Maye and Tommy Anderson at a skating party in New Lexington.

Drakes WSCS Olema Drake Edna Edmonds Delaware Marilyn Musick Corning Lucille Arkley Randall Maye Tommy Anderson New Lexington Everett Dunlap Josie Reich Golden Drake

Auto Blaze in Pomeroy Causes Minor Damage

Fire department responded to a Saturday alarm at Mulberry Street foot of Breezy Heights hill. Clyde Tyree's automobile caught fire from a short circuit in the wiring. Damage was slight and extinguished before firefighters arrived.

Pomeroy Breezy Heights Hill Mulberry St Clyde Tyree

Friendship Class of Church of Christ Meets Wednesday

CHAUNCEY A meeting of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ was held at the church building with Mrs. Irene Davis elected president in charge. Mrs. Margery Bennett reported for the secretary and Mrs. Pearl Henry presented a financial report. The group discussed Christian Home Life and planned to study the magazine. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Erma Roberts home on Mill Street.

Chauncey Church of Christ Irene Davis Margery Bennett Pearl Henry Christian Home Life Erma Roberts Mill St

Vincent Son Taken To Veterans Hospital Dayton

Chauncey Vance Vincent, who has been ill for some time, was taken to Veterans Hospital Dayton last week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Vincent of Millfield.

Chauncey — Vance Vincent Veterans Hospital Dayton Charles Vincent Millfield

Mrs Irene Davis Hosts Chauncey WCTU Meeting

Mrs Irene Davis of Lexington Avenue will host the Chauncey WCTU gathering Monday at 7 30 p m for members.

Chauncey Irene Davis Lexington Ave Chauncey Wctu

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