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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1950
Page
2
Francis H Klein notes the roadside park at Middleport teems with family reunions and picnics from Ironton to Charleston. Groups cite a wholesome Americana scene with chicken dinners, cakes, salads, and beverages. Attendees include families from Chester, Guysville, Point Pleasant, and Huntington, all praising the park near the Bend of the River and vowing to return.
Middleport notices report the marriage of Mary Hendrix to Mrs. Charles Minning celebrated by Rev. Charles Pomeroy at First Baptist Church. The couple, now in Elyria, will return to work after a brown gabardine wedding dress and white accessories.
Three birthday celebrations were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Neutzling on Gravel Hill with a lawn picnic. Honorees included the Neutzlings and sister-in-law Mrs. James Clatworthy Jr. Also present was Nora Clatworthy of Shrewsberry, West Virginia, guest of her sister-in-law Mrs. James Clatworthy. Attending were the Neutzlings and their children Jimmy Billy Dick and Susie, Albert Ebersbach of Pomeroy, and the Clatworthys and Nora Clatworthy.
Barbara Tucker returns to Clarksburg to begin nurses training as her father Rolland Tucker, mother, and brother Tommy visit from Pomeroy with Homer Jones apartment connections. Arthur Clark stays as Tommy’s guest while others travel from Columbus Akron Ironton and Shrewsberry to visit family. White Cross Hospital patient Fred Marshall improves at home on Leading Creek Road as local families regroup after weekend gatherings.
Dr. Homer G McMillen announced the largest communion service of his ministry at First Presbyterian Middleport after conducting the last service before a vacation ending Sept 1. New members include Mrs Harriett Barr Rawlings and daughters Mary Rachel Ann Barr Susan Fave. Youth Fellowship met at 5 30 pm led by Billy Taylor with sponsors Miss Margaret Sauer and Mrs Hubert Taylor. Next week Neida Stivers will lead. Dr McMillen also led services at New England Church near Guysville Sunday afternoon admitting Mr and Mrs J Louis Winner and daughter Eva Lou Winner as members. The couple and family will vacation in Canal Fulton Harrisburg Pa and Wilmington Del with Mrs McMillen and Dr McMillen visiting their son Donald McMillen.
Funeral arrangements are tentatively set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Stanley Dunn 71 who died Saturday at his Powhatan Point home Ohio Services will be in Ewing Chapel with interment in Beech Grove cemetery Survivors include a niece and three nephews Mrs Paul Dillard Edwin J Coates and Robert Coates all of Pomeroy and Frederick Coates of Louisville Ky
Funeral services for Earl Squire Mauck in Gallipolis drew attendance from relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armel of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Clark and daughter of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bradbury of Middleport, and Judge and Mrs. Cedric Clark.
Jacqueline Grogan and Elmer Haycock announce the birth of a daughter on July 25 at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Diana is the baby's name. Grandparents are Cecil and Grogan and Elmer Haycock of Columbus, with great grandparents Taylor Grogan and Woode of Pomeroy. In Middleport, six arrests were made over the weekend for intoxication and disorderly conduct per Chief C E Parker.
The Carl Wells home in Wilkesville Township Vinton County is a 136 year old heavy log structure built by Zimri Wells. The article details three generations living there, pioneer days, and events from Morgan raiders in 1863. It notes Wells as a justice of the peace and recalls a midnight wedding he officiated in his night shirt.
Middleport report says Mrs Peter F Klein leaves for Norfolk Virginia after extended visit with Judge and Mrs Cedric Clark on S Third Ave. En route she will stop in Wheeling and Washington. Ensign Klein has been on a shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay and is expected back Aug 9 to Norfolk aboard the USS Massey.
Mrs Grace Russell visited Mr and Mrs Orville Russell of Columbus. Patsy Campbell and Junior Stickhorn returned home after a week at Hillsboro Christian Church Campgrounds, with the Hodgsons and Kathy North. Charles Davis attended the funeral of Michael King of Windsor Nova Scotia held Tuesday. The boy died in a tractor accident at his uncle Raymond King’s Canal Winchester home. Several regional visits follow including Hodgsons in Zanesville and Baker in Lancaster. Continuous travel includes Moore of New Lexington visiting Osenhaugh in Zanesville and Kehl family in Illinois.
Alfred Grange judged entries last Thursday with Oatmeal date bar won by Emma Find ling and Genevieve Guthrie second Thelma Henderson and Rachel Guthrie followed. Sewing formats saw Jean Swartz first Beulah Swartz second Norma Jean Robinson third Rose Douglas fourth. Housecoats sewing contest won by Charmion Snodgrass first Bernice Swartz second Helen Woode third. Ice cream and cake served to more than 50 members and guests.
Funeral services for Frank VanCooney aged 72 will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rawlings Coats funeral home in Middleport with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy will officiate. He died Sunday at Meigs General Hospital after two months there. Survived by wife and many children, brothers, sisters, and 25 grandchildren.
Mrs. Erma Roush sails to Bermuda to visit Sgt. and Mrs. Alfred Sapp at Kindley Air Force Base. She plans to meet her new granddaughter born July 15 at the air base hospital. Grandparents include Frank Roush of Middleport and Mrs. Hiram Archer of Pomeroy.
New flood lights have been erected on trees opposite the village hall parking lot on N Third Ave. The free lot sits in the business district and, when illuminated, is seen as doubly valuable by officers.
Mr and Mrs John Radcliff and Mrs Mary Nixon of Hamden hosted and visited relatives in Columbus. Ralph Radcliff and E Radcliff hosted Paul Hoctor. Joe Hoctor and Charles Hoctor were called on. Harry Norton returned from the Veterans Hospital. Robert Radcliff of Columbus visited his parents. Clement Gregory and daughters from Detroit visited Emory Canode and Lacey Kyger families. Lynn Kyger and Pat Ogg with son Leon of South Vienna visited Palmer and Schmidt families. Mrs Floyd Price had been visiting and returned home. Mrs Eda Jeffers had an appendectomy at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Miss Wilda Wells spent a day with Miss Margaret McLaughlin. -Gladys Pierce.
The first annual Bentz descendants reunion was held at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds with a noon picnic. David Lee Reeves spoke and Mrs. Will Phillips recited. Attendees from Pomeroy and nearby areas registered, families listed, and a meeting planned at Breezy Heights.
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Hegnauer hosted a weekend gathering at their Mulberry Ave residence to celebrate the July 31 birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hegnauer's father Rev. I. A. Sigrist. Attendees included relatives and friends from New Bedford Ohio Huntington W Vai Polk Mineral City Trotwood Sullivan and Dayton. The Third Friday Dinner Club held a picnic at Roadside Park in Middleport with thirteen members and guest Mrs. Frank Lowe of Dayton.
Benjamin F. Turner, former state representative and Meigs DAV charter member, attends the 29th state convention of Disabled American Veterans in Toledo this week. He has missed only one convention in 15 years, citing high water as the reason for his absence.
Mrs Ira Fleming and daughter Martha hosted a Thursday WCTU gathering at their Rutland home. The program topic was Light with devotions by Mrs Ernest Molden and Mrs Dayton Parsons. Prayer by Mrs Marion Wood and a reading by Jane Parsons followed by refreshments.
Willis Aleshire former Pomeroy School Band director and instrumental music teacher was guest soloist at Heath Methodist Church. He teaches at Dayton High School and directs choirs at Central Presbyterian Church in Dayton. The Aleshires and nephew Tommy Chambers visited Mrs. Aleshire's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Chambers. Mrs. Parker and sons joined the group accompanying girls who assist at FOF recreation nights at the Camden Park Huntington picnic.
Mrs. Sara Sis ler, 81, died Sunday morning at the Pomeroy Rest Home. She is survived by one son, two brothers, a sister, and multiple heirs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with interment in Middleport Hill Cemetery. A United States federal action seeks just compensation for land in Athens County.
The newly born daughter of Dr and Mrs J J Davis arrived Thursday July 27 at Meigs General Hospital. Elaine Jodeile is the family name and the parents announce the birth.
Dr. R E Gingrich of Akron president of the Akron Bible Institute opened a discussion series at First Baptist Church Pomeroy on Sunday evening. His topic was The Divine Library the Bible.
An advertisement profile for Leslie S. Ladd Jr his mother and grandfather praising Hadacol a tonic said to relieve stomach disturbances neuritis and general run down conditions due to deficiencies in vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. It touts trials details benefits appetite improvement and rosy cheeks with price points for trial and family sizes.
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