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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
The Athens Messenger reports the Meigs County quota for the national Red Cross campaign fixed at $8550. The note appears on page 2 of the Thursday edition, with additional text discussing sand as a suitable hourglass material and contrasting it with liquids for steady flow under temperature changes.
Meigs County quota for 1946 Red Cross Fund Campaign is 8300, with more than half to stay local for veterans and families. Edison Hobstetter, chairman, says campaign opens March 1 with Dr FP Stanley as chair and Red Cross offices on Main Street in Pomeroy.}
Pomeroy reports the What Can You Spare That They Can Wear campaign for relief in Europe. Miss Mary Goodwin Meigs County chairman urges sending clothing shoes and bedding to the former recreation room on Front Street or her home for the drive.
Meigs County men from all Churches of Christ are invited to a special Men’s Night service at the local Church of Christ in Middleport on Friday night as part of Enlistment Week. Rev. Joe B. Maffett of First Christian Church Athens will deliver the evangelistic message. The event begins at 7 30 p m. The open Bible Crusade runs February 3 to April 7 with related group meetings this week.
POMEROY Robert Vaughan Noble Grand of Pomeroy TIOQOF Lodge No 242 appointed his aides for the coming year at the regular meeting Tuesday evening. Those named were Elmer Wicham John Sauvage Sr Thea Kimes Roy Kaspar Leo Vaughan Henry Dailey Emil Ball Lee Archer Richard Vaughan Harvey Eastman Christy Baer. Paraphernalia for the degree team was prepared and refreshments were served by Lester Hart and ten Vaughan.
Journal of the Meigs County Recorder lists deeds left for recording including transfers by Benjamin B. Stewart Katie Schaeffing to Clarence and Martha Hamin Lot 23 88 90 91 Middleport and Jacob T Mee and Margaret Mee to Hattie C Russell Lot 1 Pamerot plus multiple parcels in various towns including Lebanon Salisbury Middleport and Clifford with parties such as Louise Rhodes Jennie Jacks Willard Mohler to Harald Chapman and Lawrence Roush plus other transfers involving San Manley and Ethel Sinclair across several lots and acres totaling 69 acres and 1.54 acres with affidavits and several minor trade names noted.
Edward Bennett, holder of the Medal of Honor, is in Athens working as an administrator two months after his return from Rome on the border. The article notes his ongoing public service and honors.
Meius Native, a member of Pa eros Lodge No. 396 Knights of Pythias and former Herel orchestra member, died in a train incident. The obituary notes his German-born grandfather arrived in 1834, family trades, church affiliation, and a daughter Eleanor Lowi who survived him.
Meigs Soil Conservation District board met in the county extension office with Harold Carnahan presiding. Reports approved include aid for listed applicants and completed conservation plans. the second annual district report reviewed farm plans, practices, and district history.
A special session of the Middleport Fire School led by Walter Lanter of Portmouth was held in the afternoon after supper. Members practiced the techniques learned at the school in the practical application segment.
The Middleport notes report a large member count in the SEC district and a new post rainment appointment. A family gathering at the Mitch home marks three celebrations including a son’s return from USNR service. Community events include a First Baptist class election, student performances, and several local residents’ travels and military updates.
Dr. William J T Jones 78 Columbus dentist and Pomeroy native died Monday at Grant Hospital. A 25 year Col umbus practitioner noted nationally for oralgery and anesthesia he graduated from Ohio College of Dentistry and served in World War I with the Red Cross Medical Unit in Italy. Funeral at 2368 Tremont Rd burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by daughters Clayton Crabs and Mrs Frederick Hirsch Tremont Road and three granddaughters.
Funeral cortege for Mrs. Kate McClain Rice aged 80 who died at a niece’s home in Columbus will arrive Friday between 12 and 1 PM. Interment at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Rice a Middleport native and former telephone operator at Columbus State Hospital for 20 years. Survived by nephews Adam and James Anderson and several nieces. Services tonight at Woodward Funeral Home.
Middleport Gallia Academy hosts Blue Devils Friday night at the local gym. Gallia Countians sit in last in the SEC standings but vow to challenge the Jackets who snapped a losing streak with a 48 to 36 win over the Jackson Ironmen Tuesday. Reserves open at 7:30 followed by the varsity. The Middleport School Band will perform under Bernard Krinke.
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