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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1950
Page
6
Heavy rains flooded basements and washed away gardens in Middleport. McMaster Hardware employees bailed water and cleared the basement as sewers overflowed. Between storms two groups planned picnics at Roadside Park before rain began. Children waded in water curb high.
POMEROY The Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Field Day will be held Thursday at Locust Grove Farm owned by Mr and Mrs Edson Roush near Carmel Church about five miles north of Racine. At noon a picnic lunch will be served. In the afternoon the program includes speeches judging and prize awards.
Middleport residents greet an unexpected party at the J. H. Grate home as Mr and Mrs Mac Maccormick and their children Don and Pat arrive from Oklahoma City with two horses and two dogs in a trailer. The pets remain at the Grate farm during the visit as plans to move to Fargo, North Dakota unfold. Relatives Edward Tewksbury and sons Charles and Tommy join the group, while William Grate and Ruth Baker Grate with children Janis and Jimmy visit from Pom eroy.
Local churches list weekly services and activities in Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Grace Episcopal Mt Herman Letart Falls Ripley and Belpre events noted with pastors and service times. Homecoming 60th anniversary planned at South Bethel EUE with guest speaker and choir from Belpre EUB.
An official Meigs County Board of Commissioners report states the county will be appraised but no contract has been signed. The unofficial report had claimed a contract award, but the official record confirms none has been signed to date.
A potluck at Roadside Park hosted Busy Bee Class members of First Baptist Church with president Mrs. John Mayer presiding. Birthdays of Mrs. Downing Roush and Mrs. Lawrence Bing noted. Attendees listed include many local residents. plans note return to Elyria Thursday and visits from relatives and friends.
Elizabeth Faehnie ends a three week visit with relatives in Middleport and prepares to return to Cincinnati with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marsh. A Pythian Sisters picnic at Roadside Park was held, with Meigs Temple set to meet in August and officers club gathering at Mrs. William Lowe’s home. Mrs. James Souders celebrated a birthday with friends in Middleport and Athens.
Polly and Buddy Thomas children of Mr and Mrs Sanford Thomas are guests of relatives in London Ohio Dr and Mrs Delbert Russell and son Andy of Elyria are expected Saturday for a visit with Griff Russell's parents Tuesday will mark Mrs Griff Russell's birthday
Funeral services for J Franklin Caplinger 80 who died at his home after an extended illness will be held Sunday at 2 p m at his home. He is survived by wife Janette a daughter Leona Musser of Rutland a grandson Robert Musser of Columbus and a brother Harry Caplinger of Lacon Ill Interment will be in Columbus Friends may call at Chase funeral home until Saturday evening.
Sheriff reports a collision near Cook's Gap on Route 124 injuring passenger Maxine Hanning, with John Henry Globe attempting a left turn into his driveway. Clyde Rupe of Carpenter drove the other car. Globe sustained no listed injuries.
Showboat Majestic led by Capt. Thomas Reynolds with 30 Hiram College students in the melodrama Under the Gaslights travels through the Bend Area for six performances this week and next. The company aims to burlesque old acting styles with vaudeville five acts per show. The tour spans Long Bottom Racine New Haven Pomeroy Gallipolis and Huntington W Va with a final run in Huntington after Gallipolis.
Mrs. L D Diles learned of the death of her brother Harold Bowman Wolfe 51 in a Los Angeles hospital after a year long heart illness. He was adopted by Charles Wolfe of Gallipolis and had lived in El Monte California since 1931. Surviving are his father Bert Bowman a half brother Robert Bowman and two granddaughters and his wife and daughters.
A shoot is set for August 24 at the Izaak Walton farm by the Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. The event was moved from July to the regular meeting night of August 24 at the Rocksprings Grange Hall where Robert Ellis spoke on soil conservation after a brief business session.
In Middleport along the Bend of the River residents enjoy fishing at Mill Street and croquet at the Robert Coats yard. The piece notes hydrangea blooms at Mrs. A. W. McKay home and local residents including Robert E. McKay and Billy Michael, with family anecdotes and community life described in a warm vignette.
Pomeroy Bend Grange 2741 met at the IOOF hall with Worthy Master C L Heaton presiding. Visitors from Alfred Rocksprings and Columbia Granges attended. Deputy Starkey announced sixth degree work on Aug 2 in Jackson. Programs included a sewing contest, a volunteer program by Alfred Grange, music, readings, and a safety lesson. The Grange will hold inspection Sept 20. Families and members from Athens and nearby towns gathered for activities and visits.
The Pomeroy Drew Webster Post 39 Auxiliary met at Mrs Frances Beards home with a fried chicken buffet. Mrs Elizabeth Young led with a prayer and Mrs Laura Watson presided over business. Members approved a gift for Mr and Mrs Walter Terrell and Louise Stewart of Racine joined by invitation. The next meeting is August 16 at Mrs Hazel Clarks in Syracuse with Mrs Mayme Holmes assisting.
Miss Mary Ruth Fisher and Miss Edith Holter on vacation from Farmers Bank and Savings Co and Dr. E F Maag's office left New York City by airplane Monday for Bermuda. Miss Fisher and Miss Holter will return in two weeks while Mrs. Erma Roush stays longer for a longer visit.
The fifth birthday of Gary Holter son of Mr and Mrs Arvil Holter Bashan was observed with guests including Worley Davis and the Davis families from Dexter and Toledo along with Clyde Davis Janet Pomeroy route 3 and Mildred Holter Eagle Ridge and Ronald Davis Columbus.
A week long Summer Bible Conference begins July 30 at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church. The Federated Church adult choir under Mrs Alice Nease sings and Dr R E Gingrich of Akron Bible Institute speaks. Musical program includes evening special music and group singing led by Rev M R Walter. Services run July 30 to August 6 with a 10 a m worship final.
Mrs G Casto visited Tuesday with her son Charles Casto who was in a critical condition at Veterans Hospital in Huntington. Bill Hogue, on vacation, flew to New York City to visit his aunt and then went to Provincetown Massachusetts to visit friends. Mr and Mrs FE FE Follrod visit.
In Meigs County Common Pleas Court a jury of eight men and four women agreed to a compromise settlement in the case of William and Hilda Bolin against Zerkle Trucking Co for damages to stored furniture.
Life will start revival services at the Letart Falls U B Church on Sunday July 23. Sessions proceed each evening at 8 oclock. Rev Weber Thoma will lead with old time Gospel and special singing. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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