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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
2
Meigs County Health Commissioner W S Ellis announced completion of chemical bacteriologic and physical testing of milk samples from nine distributors. All milk sold must meet A grade pasteurized or raw specifications with bottle cap labeling or face prosecution.
Traffic jams followed the July 3 marking project across Meigs County as white and yellow center lines went in. Citations were issued to drivers for crossing lines amid heavy weekend travel and foggy southeastern Ohio routes while officials defended the safety benefits.
Henry A. Curtis of Pomeroy Route 1 died Sunday afternoon at Meigs General Hospital. He leaves his wife three sons Blake Carroll O Jewell and Leo S all of Pomeroy a brother James Minersville and four sisters A V Howell Mary Bailey Rhoda Coffman and Cora Curtis Beulah a penegee. A Shade River Masonic Lodge 453 member for over 50 years he recently received a 50 year pin. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
In a weekend hearing in Mayor Delmar A Canaday court Ralph Michael 23 Minersville was fined 100 plus costs for driving under the influence. Patrolman William Lehew filed the charges. Luther Jenkins 22 Pomroy had a five dollar fine plus costs for disturbing the peace, suspended. Patrolman Ray Evans filed those charges. Francis Overturf 37 Bradbury was fined two dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace in Justice Percy L Peoples court. Sheriff Charles Russell records show the case details.
James Carnahan Critt Bradford Ruth Ann Gaul and Shirley Summerfield plus Anna Jean Rose Eleanor Well all of Racine and Chester residents Mrs F Whitney Ingraham Pomeroy and John Heiskell organize supervision during a week long Farm Bureau Leadership Training Conference in Athens for youth from districts five and six.
The Rev. Howard Ruppelt of First Presbyterian Church says the session will meet tonight at 7 30 in the pastor's study. Tomorrow at 7 30 the trustees will meet in the study.
Mrs Addie Grueser retired Saturday from Stiffler's Red Anchor Store after ten years of service. She spent nine years under Ebersbach ownership and one year since Stiffler took over.
Middleport couple Mr and Mrs Edward T. French welcomed a son at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis named Marc Edward. Grandparents Mr and Mrs M L French Middleport. Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward French Middleport and the Rev and Mrs Miller.
Local note from Middleport on the Chicago Republican Convention with Dan C. Hartinger of Letart attending as a delegate. William Bullis of Rockville Maryland, head of the Bullis School, accompanies him and is a Taft supporter and Maryland Republican official. Also mentioned is Austin Wood of Wheeling tied to Taft campaigns and West Virginia GOP circles.
Meigs County 4-H groups held meetings across many clubs on June 26 with numerous members and visitors. Activities included demonstrations on dishwashing and pie shells, project book completion, ice cream socials, picnics, plant and sewing projects, and plans for future events in July and August.
Three Middleport residents recover from minor injuries. Jimmy Hood suffers blood poisoning after a heel injury. Mrs. J. H. Grate requires six stitches for a glass cut. Harold Hubbard sustains a finger cut needing several stitches from a steel strike.
The report lists numerous local residents and visitors from Athens Mineral City Akron and Springfield traveling to see relatives in Mineral area. Names include Buckley Light Fritz Crow Emish D Fry Shuster Campbell Hull Swaim Hunter Saylor Allbaugh Buckley Stephenson and Hester. Military induction noted for Lawrence Stephenson July 3. He worked at International Harvester Co. of Springfield after Waterloo High School graduation.
Middleport youths depart for Wooster to join a Presbyterian Youth Camp led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt. Attending are Fred Lewis Charles Hess Danny Sanborn George Ed Greenlee Carroll Meadows and Jean Ann Wiseman.
POMEROY Mrs G W Mahaffy and daughter Marsha of Los Angeles visit Mrs Lela Flint, last seen four years ago in Pomeroy. Mrs Edmond Greuser and family join the reunion with Flint and sister Mrs Mahaffy while sister Mrs John Peek of Kansas City plans a visit. 3 F Club picnics at Portland State Park July Fourth with Lucy Gibbs Ada Hoskins Guy Mutchler Emil Ball Glenn Smith and sons David Don and Asa Hoskins.
The Federated Circle will hold a pot-luck dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the church. Mrs Louis Relbel is president and announced the event.
The WSCS of the United Methodist Church holds a picnic Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Tracy Wolfpen. Attendees bring a favorite dish and their own table service. Dessert will be provided by the hostess.
Racine Chapter of the OES will meet Monday at 8 p.m. Matron Chlorus Grimm will coordinate plans for the annual August picnic and to choose a September meeting place for the Racine Chapter.
Numerous residents from Columbus Gallipolis Racine and surrounding areas visited over the holiday weekend. Families including Rupe Hysell Cardwell Harbrecht Werry Woodward and Reuter traveled to see relatives in Rutland Gallipolis Columbus and Pontiac.
Argyle Kirkhart was elected president of the Olive-Orange Alumni Association at the annual banquet and dance in Tuppers Plains high school. Paul Koeller became vice president and Rose Douglas secretary treasurer. About 60 attended the banquet and 200 joined the dance with Melstones providing music.
Community list of July Fourth guests and extended family visits in Middleport. Names include John Curtis Nora O Leary and multiple relatives from Columbus Akron Dayton Long Bottom and New York City. Also notes travelers to Virginia Beach Tucson and Groveport camps plus local hospital and camp St Rita activity.
Mr and Mrs Richard Koehler and daughters Eleanor Christine and Betty Lynn of Kansas City arrived for a week with Lewis Koehler of Bryan Place and Mrs E S Schaaf. Betty Koehler RN joined the Fourth of July gathering. Jon Schaaf visits from Chillicothe and will accompany them to Chillicothe next Friday en route to Kansas City.
Middleport residents note the July 3 wedding of Miss Harriett Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Young Gallipolis to Thad B Gardner sports editor of a Gallipolis paper in Chillicothe The bride a Gallia Academy High School graduate and National Honor Society member is the granddaughter of B O Gilfillen with her mother Marie Gilfillen of Middleport listed.
Guests at a birthday gathering for Mrs. Tom Edwards on S Third Ave included Mr and Mrs Everett Young Roger Danny and Anthony from Columbus Cpl Jack Edwards of Monmouth NJ Mrs Coleen Van Meter and son Leonard Mrs Jeannette Weimann and Donna Ruth Billy Charles and Betty Edwards.
The Missionary Society of Mt Moriah Baptist Church gathered at Mrs Kathryn Payne’s home for the business session led by president Mrs Payne. Devotional leader was Mrs Fred Jackson and delegates were discussed for the Providence Association meeting at Mt Morah Church in August. Thirty three churches will be represented and plans for meals were discussed. Ice cream cake and candies were served, place card favors with a patriotic theme were prepared by Miss Barbara Bowles.
The Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club holds its annual picnic at Roadside Park Tuesday at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring table service.
Widdleport society notes report Dr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Detroit visiting Mr and Mrs T H Davis and Miss Sara Jones for the Fourth of July. Mrs Robert Jones Sr of Greenfield also attended as a guest. Sara Jones then planned a trip to Washington DC to visit relatives.
Glouster Police Chief Ray Fulton said July Fourth passed with a minimum of law violations. He credited community cooperation and especially the youth for an almost complete absence of violations of state laws on firing crackers and other explosives.
The Brown reunion was held all day Sunday at the Dan Hartinger farm in Le tart Township. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harley Brown and family from Rock Springs. Mr and Mrs Roger Spencer and Deborah. Mr and Mrs Huber Brown. Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey and Ward Eugene Clara Janet. Mr and Mrs William Battely and children Sally Eddie Charles. Mr and Mrs Wheeler Drake and Mary. Mr and Mrs Henry Curtis and Marlyn McIntosh. Mr and Mrs Willard Wilson and sons Bill Bob. Mr and Mrs Gerald McIntosh and George. Patty Kline. and Roy Higgins from Pt. Pleasant.
Numerous residents from Glouster Trimble Columbus and surrounding towns visited relatives and friends over the holiday weekend. The itinerary included trips to Cleveland Dayton Akron Jacksonville and Athens with extended family gatherings in Trimble and nearby communities.
The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will gather in the church auditorium on Tuesday at 7 30 p m for their meeting.
The Britannica notes that China was the final major market to enter Western commerce, marking its late appearance in the global trading map.
Mrs Lydia M Byers 56 died at her home Glouster Route 1 Sunday after a yearlong illness. She born Hollister daughter of Lewis and Angie Lattimer spent life in the community. Survived by husband Wesley one son Billy in US Navy Norfolk Va four daughters Pearl Conway Wanda Byers Columbus Eileen Joann at home four sisters and grandchildren. Funeral at Hollister EUB Church Wednesday 1 pm conducted by Rev John Devol. Burial Hollister Cemetery. Friends may call John S Blower funeral home until service time.
The Women's Society for Christian Service met at Glouster Methodist Church. Mrs. Ralph Hines led worship, Miss Mabel LeFever directed the program, and Mrs. Ethel Blower presided over a business meeting accepting Mrs. Doris Bodenbender’s resignation and electing Mrs. Pauline Gamwell to fill the vice president post.
Former Glouster residents Elmer Wayne Handa 29 and Irene Faye Sikorski 30 wed in Columbus on Saturday. Justice of the peace Thomas Williams Sr. performed the ceremony. the brides sister and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs Robert Ricker of Columbus served as attendants.
Wins Commission GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Frank Gardner and son Bob from Atlanta Ga spent the weekend here with Mr and Mrs C E Williams. They went to Rushville to visit relatives and then to Fort Knox Ky for their son Jack Gardner to graduate from officer candidate school and be commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army.
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