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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
7
Mrs Pauline Roush in charge of circulation says eight of 22 carriers have bought bicycles this spring for use on their routes in Pomeroy.
The birthday anniversary of Sheriff Charles Russell was observed Tuesday evening at the sheriff's quarters with a party. Mrs. Russell served ice cream and cake to guests including Jed Hartinger Otto Hartenbach Vic Hannahs Kathryn Jane Hartenbach Robert Hartenbach Ike Neal Wade Humphrey Virgil Brown Bob Hoeflich Richard Davis C H Wise Jr Otis Knopp and deputies. After the meeting the women joined the men for lunch.
Charles A. Rees of Ohio State University and S E Bailey of the State Department of Agriculture will discuss Problems of the Bee Industry as it Affects Agriculture at a Meigs County beekeepers and orchardmen meeting in the courtroom at 8 15 p m Thursday. The talk covers bee pollination, crop importance, honey, and bee disease control.
Telex Laboratories of St. Paul introduces a cordless hearing instrument praised as almost invisible. Allen Hempel, president, notes five years of research yield a one piece unit about the size of a penny match box measuring 1 1/ 2 by 2 1/2 inches with no cords or ear receivers.
Fire Chief Henry Werry estimated $100 damage from a blaze at the home of Harry Canterbury early Tuesday. The fire began when a blowtorch used to remove paint ignited material. Canterbury and bystander efforts with a garden hose contained the flames before the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department arrived.
Howard Kitchen Jr a member of Pomeroy Federated Church Youth Fellowship on a 1500 mile Wisconsin trip was interviewed on the Breakfast Club in Chicago. The interview noted the coincidence with sponsor Philco Kitchens and Kitchen's answer that eight Kitchens reside in his Pomery four room home.
Hemlock Grove Church will stage a three act play "Superstitious Sadie" at Grange Hall Wednesday evening July 18. Proceeds go to the basement fund.
Lt Klein reports Vice Adm Charles Turner Joy welcomed USS Massey officers at his Tokyo home with a buffet of bite sized hamburgers. The party followed Massey’s 10 month Korea tour as Lt Klein heads to CSC School in Glenview before visiting Lakewood en route to Illinois.
Pearl Williams of Harrisonville was named general chairman for an old fashioned ice cream social to support the county 4 H camp fund. The event near the Grange Hall at Rocksprings Fairgrounds will be July 18 with 50 gallons of ice cream and about 30 home made cakes pledged.
Fides Lodge No 210 Knights of Pythias meets Thursday at the castle hall to exemplify the rank of knight for candidates from Niki Lodge Pacine. Refreshments will be served during the social hour.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Russell announce the birth of a son Mat Emmett on June 14 at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents Emmett Jones Shade Route 1 and Harve Whitlatch New Marshfield. The Russells have three other children.
POMEROY The Winding Trail Garden Club schedules a picnic meeting at Syracuse Roadside Park on Thursday July 12 at 6 p.m. Members will gather for a social outing and discussion in the park setting.
The D of A met Monday evening with President Jenny Howell presiding and a pot luck supper hosted by Mrs. The Past Counsellors of the D of A were served by Bertha Chase at 6 30. Past Counsellors will hold a picnic at New Haven Park at 6 p.m. Thursday.
The WSCS met at Baileys Lake for a Tuesday picnic with members and families. During the session a decision was made to start a new project.
An ice cream social and a cafeteria supper will be held at Sacred Heart Auditorium starting at 5 30 p m Thursday. Home made ice cream and cake will be sold.
POMEROY The Twilight Garden Club will host its annual picnic at Mrs. Charles Ward’s home on E Main Street Thursday July 12. Misses Clara and Ethel Garland assist as hostesses.
The Rocksprings Grange will hold a regular session Thursday at 8 00 p m in the Grange Hall with Emil Ball as Worthy Master. The Juvenile Grange gathers at the home with Lucille Leifheit presiding as juvenile matron.
The Lutheran League picnic took place at Baileys Lake Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Price, Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William Warner, Martha Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lish, Anna Lee Warner, Faye Secar, Ruth Nease, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytle, Thelma Milhoan, and Bob Secar.
POMEROY DAV Auxiliary met with President Mary Nesselroad presiding. Members were elected as delegates and alternates to the DAV State Convention on July 27.
Alfred Senior Cloverettes 4 H Club met July 5 with plans for Aug 9 picnic and swimming. Next meeting July 19 at the Grange Hall. Jolly Star 4 H Club met July 6 at Ainslee Wilson s, demonstrations on arterial bleeding, teeth cleaning, and program practice. Next meeting July 11 at the Bolen home.
Two Middleport carriers of The Messenger Bobbie Morris and James Bailey won an all expense trip to Oney Island in a recent contest. They will leave Thursday for the outing. Mrs Beecher Kessinger is the Middleport circulation manager.
Mrs. Charles McNamee returned to her home on West Main Street after a week of confinement at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. She was injured in a fall on basement stairs and is reported able to carry on her household duties.
Local notes list numerous families visiting relatives and returning from trips. Mentions include Dave Love's month in St. Frances Hospital Columbus, Polly Dill's return from visiting a grandfather, and multiple visits at homes in Columbus Huntington Pomeroy and other communities.
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