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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1952
Page
8
Beech Grove village council approved Mayor Canaday’s plan to abolish the annual 60 dollar clerk position, describing it as unauthorized by law and a former political tool. The council also set a future rule appointing a board member as clerk with no pay, while cutting village expenses.
Mrs. 3. M. Gaul of Meigs County Farm Bureau was named secretary of District Five Tome and Community Committee at a Thursday district meeting in Chele ule. The annual report cites May fundraising for Canter's Cave 4-H Camp, a May rural-urban meeting led by Mrs. Litta K Roberson, and July ice cream social supporting the Canter's Care fund. August saw a Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus refreshment stand at the county fair, September a booth at the Middleport Harvest Festival benefiting courthouse restrooms, and October the Farm Bureau Women’s Tea with Marie Stone guest speaker. December included floodmobile staff visits. Officers for 1952 and planning meet at 8 pm in Meigs Farm Bureau offices.
Seventy two youths from six Meigs County communities gathered at Heath Methodist Church for a county MYF meeting. Rev Louis Bargecter hosted and spoke on youth staying abreast of the times and remaining consecrated. Host organization, program details, and church members present noted, with Rutland Syracuse charge highlighted for largest attendance. The next OAL meeting is set for February 23 at Racine.
Middleport schools will receive new playground gear funded by the Middleport PTA. Items include a merry go round for Pearl Street School and a glide stride board for Central School, plus glasses for a student if needed. The meeting also supported a March of Dimes gift and featured entertainment by local residents.
The resignation of Ces B. O'Brien as civil defense director of the village of Panieroy was announced today by the office of Maso Delmar. O'Brien resigned in a letter directed to the Attorney General's Department on January 18. May Canaway has sent a letter recommending Manning D. Wen ster to the post. O'Brien served as one of the assistant directors under county civilian defense director C. Blakeslee.
Middleport school band schedule announced after PTA meeting. Frank Ginther praised for promoting music. events include Tri-school band festival March 1 led by Charles Minelli and a Palm Sunday concert April 6. All County Vocal Music Festival April 16 with Boys Chorus. bake sales planned. radio station sponsorship contest offers cash award for best band card responses. Bruce Lloyd presented $10 to Ginther for band support in pool bond campaign.
Rep Meinhart files petition with the county election board as incumbent representative to the General Assembly. First to file was A C Jones Republican committeeman of Ward 3 A Pomeroy. Meinhart says a second term will let him better represent Meigs County and build on Kroeger funding efforts.
In Middleport Sunday dinner celebrated Cathy Lee Russell’s birthday with two cakes, one lamb maid, at the Mills grandparents’ home on Rutland Street. Guests included Cathy Lee and Mrs. William Russell of Pomeroy. First Presbyterian Church Woman’s Association meets Thursday evening with New officers installed led by installing officer Mrs Li. Auxiliary of the Meigs County Medical Society held a luncheon at Lille House followed by a business session.
Mayor Delmar A. Canaday fined Gleaver Baggs John Sk Beaver and Glendon J Faulk ten dollars plus costs for illegal parking speeding and unsafe vehicle condition on State Route 1. All pleaded guilty with hearings continued for two cases to next Monday. Six residents were fined one dollar for legal parking violations on base property and motorists were cited for improper parking on the lot.
Reported court actions include fines for those failing to report elation cards and a second court appearance for related charges. William Edwards received 10 dollars plus costs on implied charges from Patrolman Ray Evans. George Kauff, 30, was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication charges. Roush sustained a recent injury to his right foot in an accident.
The Meigs County Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 pm Wednesday at the Firemen's Hall in Mantleport. President Marc Vo Brovin announced today that a special speaker will attend and a cadet program is under discussion.
Miss Ruth Wise underwent surgery Monday at Hal ver hospital. Other surgical patients include Jody Semmes Aut C iified Ebersbach and Mr Semes. Daughter Atis Robert Siteno and Steven of Philadelphia are spending the week at the hospital.
A historic article outlines a comprehensive Administrative Traffic Ordinance establishing a City Safety Director and a Traffic Division. It creates a Traffic Commission, defines duties for traffic control devices, crosswalks, one way streets, and temporary rules. It also establishes a Travel Violations Bureau, records, notices, accident handling, and annual safety reporting. The ordinance assigns enforcement, coordination with state laws, and timelines for penalties and notices. It sets a short title Administrative Traffic Ordinance and governs effective dates, repeal, and publication processes.
The Middleport Children of the Meizs Counts Home will benefit from 36614 for eyeglasses, announced this week by Mrs Dulcie Young president of the Loyal Pale Class of the Church of Christ. The bake sale at Tri-Lustre Cleaners supported the project with help from the church members including Miss Freda Welling chairwoman and Mr Guy Reynolds assisting.
Sunflower Minstrel cast members who staged a successful show for Fides Lodge 210 Knights of Pythias will be feted at a banquet Thursday night at the castle hall. The event will feature casual music after the meal with Cash Bahr as soloist and lodge leader Thane RBI Commander presiding.
Meigs County veterans are advised to apply for the West Virginia bonus. About 65 veterans have already been assisted at the Meigs County Veterans Service Office in Pomeroy. Eligible individuals must present a certified or photostatic discharge record and may need a medical exam. Virginia Rhodes urged preinduction calls, GI loan details, and contacting the service office for guidance.
Pomeroy Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB met at Mrs Myrtle Long’s home with Mrs Adbert Brown presiding. Members planned a donation to the polio drive and continued selling cloths for fundraising. A Valentine party was scheduled for the February meeting at Mrs John Smith’s home. Officers named: Mrs Albert Brown president, Miss Dorothy Eons vice president, Mrs Carl Moore secretary, Mrs Huber Brown treasurer. New member welcomed, Mrs Roger Spencer. Attendees included several local residents and club members.
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