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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
3
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce moves its first phase drive to end today with results to be recorded. After Feb 1 memberships will extend to Meigs County as Edison Hobhstetter notes slow steady progress is preferred for public awareness and future growth. Miss Mary Williamson runs a permanent office at Pomeroy Town Hall.
MIDDLEPORT Charles Spencer Henry Swift John B Downing Tom Leifheit and L E Burford returned last night from Columbus where they spent the day conferring with state officials and attorneys No decision has yet been rendered by the state central committee regarding the factional controversy in the local Meigs County Republican Central Committee Spencer says he remains executive chairman until the state committee names otherwise
Meigs County Society of Columbus holds mid year meeting at Frecker Banquet Hall 67 E State St Columbus Friday Feb 17 8 to 11 pm with a reunion of old acquaintances A program of one hour followed by a buffet lunch Attendees receive a free revised directory of former Meigs County residents now living in Columbus Will C Merritt president Mrs O B Elberfeld secretary
Harry M. Laing manager of Pt. Pleasant Water and Light Company has been elected president of the Merchants Cooperative Association board in Middleport. A young local businessman and Middleport High School graduate, he studied at Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and worked for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric before moving to Pt. Pleasant.
James Allen Pomeroy of Middlport was arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated. He pled guilty before Mayor M. D. Hartley and received a $100 fine plus costs, with release on $150 bond.
Several in Middleport are improving after serious illness. Mrs. Charles McNamee of Powell Street and Mrs. Julia Howder of Gravel Hill show gains. Mrs. J H Moulden, ill with heart trouble, improves slowly with sister Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon of West Columbia assisting. Mrs. James Root on Seventh Avenue remains in critical condition.
Middleport resident Milton H. Paulin aged 84 died from burns after a bathrobe he wore caught fire Saturday night. Survived by daughter Minnie King of Sault Ste. Marie and brother C. A. Paulin with Meigs County relatives Melvin Paulin of Nease Settlement. Funeral Wednesday at Glenn L. Myers Chapel with burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Dr Edward Schlaegel of Lexington and his brother Hazen Schlaegel of Texas visit Pomeroy. The column notes deaths illnesses births family greetings and travels including visits to Harrisonville Rutland Huntington and Cincinnati with names such as Clyde Watson Edward Shumaker Vernon Brunton and Maxine Ebersbach among others.
Rev. Warren Bright conducted the ceremony Friday evening at his Union Ave home for Kenneth Bright and Louise Heinlein of Logan. The teal clad bride wore a shoulder corsage. The couple will reside in Logan after a brief honeymoon while Kenneth works for the Ohio Fuel Gas Company. A family dinner followed with a centerpiece of cut flowers candles and a wedding cake featuring a miniature bride and groom.
Miss Rachel Elberfeld a Columbia University student spends a mid year vacation at her home. Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Emerson Siddall and four sons of Marietta, Robert of Parkersburg, Mrs Earl Elberfeld and daughter of Logan, and Mr and Mrs Robert E Slagel with two sons from Ironton.
Members of the Meigs County Epworth League cabinet gathered at the conservation office on Second Street Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Miss Glenna Rummell, John Weed, Miss Elizabeth Williams, Miss Allegra Fadely, William Stephenson, Miss Mary Eunice Hennessy and Rev. H A Rothrock. They planned to attend the Epworth League event in Gallipolis on February 12. Also, the Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs Albert Young’s home with Mrs Dwight Parker assisting. Lena Grueser presides.
Meigs County roads were briefly covered by water after heavy rains on Monday as the Ohio River rose slowly. Residents monitored radio weather and river reports and believed flood danger was unlikely unless rainfall persists. Cold weather may help drop the river back to normal levels, though historical floods show spikes can occur in any month.
Funeral services for Plummer Beeson who died at his home on South Sixth Avenue Sunday afternoon will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the residence. Dr A C V Skinner and the Rev J D Ryan of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
MIDDLEPORT Mrs. Ira Butcher also known as Margaret Jane McElhinney remains critically ill at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after giving birth a month ago. She is being treated for pneumonia and pleurisy and received a blood transfusion from her husband yesterday.
The Latin Club of Waterloo High School met at the school building on Wednesday. Games were played and refreshments served for members and guests. Committees chosen: Entertainment Elsie Stright and Nelle McVey. Social Clara Withers and Maureen Jewitt. New Reporter Dorothy Hunter.
Mrs. W G Davis travels to Columbus to join relatives for a month in Miami and Coral Gables with the O Donnells. Local residents host and visit, including Mills family and guests, a 9th birthday party for Bobby Mills with games, treats, and pink and white decor.
Mr and Mrs Harry McMaster hosted a Saturday evening gathering for friends in honor of Mr and Mrs M R Douglass who departed Sunday for their home in Uhrichsville. Also present were Mr Douglass brother Ralph and a Uhrichsville friend who spent the weekend.
A Meigs County reunion was hosted January 24 at the Taylor Hotel Pasadena by Bertha Alkire Humphrey and guest Jessie C. D. Brooks. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bart H. Rawlings and Miss Selah Sidenstricker of Rutland and Mrs. Manley Means and Mrs. Kate Dye French of Pasadena formerly Harrisonville. The Rawlings daughter Miss Sidenstricker visits California. the group reminisced about Meigs County origins.
The Middleport Guild meeting scheduled at Mrs Earl Probst's home Wednesday afternoon is moved to Mrs O H Stewart's residence. No other details provided.
Laurel Grange held a Saturday meeting with Wesley Green and Mrs Green leading a literary program in old fashioned singing school style. Eighteen to fifty people attended including Humphreys the county home demonstration agent. Junior class members from Columbia High School visited Mr Howerys home Tuesday evening. Several local families moved residences within six miles southwest of Carpenter and nearby. Pneumonia illness troubled Nancy Holliday of Akron formerly of the community. Various local residents hosted guests over the weekend including Cumming and Howery households and Delilah Dudgeon house occupants.
In Kelso Washington police cars picked up odd calls that were traced to Amarillo Texas short wave system a 15 watt transmitter about 2000 miles away. In Fremont Ohio ninety year old Mrs Mary Warner advocates fresh air as a simple longevity prescription.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Howell Charles Howell Ross Poulton Mrs Clarence Curtis Harve Dailey Lula Bennett Evelyn Turner attended the funeral of Mrs Frank Hauck in Reynoldsburg. Mrs Hauck was formerly Linnie Bailey of Rock Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Williamson and Mrs. Georgia Williamson and son George Earl left today for Ashland Kentucky to attend the funeral of Betty Runyon. Runyon died Sunday at her Ashland home and was an aunt of Mrs. Williamson.
On Thursday afternoon Fourth Ave schedule altered due to funeral services for the late Plummer Beeson.
The executive committee of the Parent Teacher Association will convene in the office of Superintendent M. W. Essex on Wednesday evening to discuss details of the PTA conference to be held here on February 17.
Chauncey residents and relatives are listed in social notes as visitors and guests. Names include Clifford Shafer of Columbus with his parents on Mound Street, Carl Hildebrand and family, Elizabeth Harrison and son Bennie, Don Nelson visiting from Cuyahoga Falls, and George Williamson from East Gulf West Virginia.
Chauncey hosted the annual President's Ball Saturday night at the Mayfair drawing a large turnout from nearby areas. Barney Sanders Orchestra supplied music as Floyd Karns chaired arrangements with Mike Krivesti as treasurer and mayor W. D. Hines among organizers. Funeral services for Mrs Aliie Banfield Burton, who died Sunday night of pneumonia, will be Thursday at Morris Town Church officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The Chauncey Sugar Creek Woman's Community Club meets at the Community Center tonight at 7 o'clock. Irene McDowell social worker of Deanville will speak. All women in the community are invited and strong attendance is expected.
The Esther Class will be entertained Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater’s home on High Street, instead of the previously announced Mrs. Smart residence.
George Keck and his daughter Miss Pauline Keck of Chauncey were weekend guests of his son and brother Dr. Francis H. Keck in Columbus.
Chauncey Bartlett is in Cherrington Hospital Logan for observation and treatment.
Colusa Calif during migration period Canadian wild ducks refuse flight and seek transport. T J Main of Winnipeg Ducks Unlimited said ten thousand ducks remained in Alberta due to mild weather and will be shipped south before cold weather endangers them.
Chauncey faces Glouster tonight in a tough test as Hollow Hollister visits Saturday with a strong evolving zone defense. Ames Bern invades Chauncey Friday in a notable local matchup.
Mr and Mrs John Collins moved to the Lock property near Chauncey Cemetery which they recently purchased. Mr and Mrs J H Lock and family moved from the Lock property to the France property. Mrs Bessie Walters and family moved from the France property to the James Lock property which they bought and Mr and Mrs Walter O Rourke moved from the France property to the Collins vacated house.
A revival service led by the youth begins Wednesday night February 1 at 7 at New Pittsburgh Church near Jobs. Evangelist Kathrine Kinsey of Oak Grove will preach after training at God's Bible School Cincinnati. Mabel Eileen Martin and others provide special music over several days. Rev Charles Hook former Morrisstown Church pastor leads the regular ministry.
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