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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
2
The Middleport Board of Education discussed a 381000 bond issue and floor plans for a new elementary school and high school addition. Architect reviews were sent to the state board for luminary approval. no actions were passed. Board members present included Supt L W McComas and Bruce Lloyd as president.
A Middleport family dinner at a retired farmer’s home is detailed, with relatives including Mrs John Mayer, John Coughenour, and Reva Kay of Cheshire noted. The column includes multiple social events around Cottageville and Greenfield, with arrivals from Rochester, Reynoldsburg, Columbus, and Akron, plus club meetings, visitors, illness notices, and farewells, reflecting a busy community scene.
A large frame structure formerly housing the Cuckler television store on W Second Street was moved early Sunday across the Mason bridge into West Virginia. The relocation clears space for an addition to Moore’s Store, adding Main and Second items. Frances
A crowded riverbank watched the Sam Craig sternwheeler tow six coal barges upriver past a swollen Ohio River. A small diesel sternwheeler, the Wal ter P. Dolle, rode alongside as a helper craft. Cars followed the pair upstream, and the boats appeared to make good time despite the high water.
Herbert POMEnu1-sorry Birch 71 retired pharmacist and druggist of Midport died at Holzer Hospital after two weeks illness. He operated Dutton Drug Store in Midport and three Cincinnati drug stores. Survived by wife Mauck Cheshire family, sister Edna Ward, and many relatives. Funeral arrangements pending by Rawlings-Coats.
Police continue probing the death of 16 year old Henry Isaca Barrett Jr found at the bottom of an Ohio River gasoline barge on July 22 Two men were taken to London for lie detector tests by the State Criminal Investigation Bureau as part of the inquiry
Descendants of Newbury settlers mark a headstone for a mother and three children killed by Indians in March 1792 near Belpre. The site, on C. Oakes land beside Newbury Cemetery, commemorates Persis Dunham and others in the Lower Settlement’s perilous early history along the Ohio River.
PomEnnuY marry Cowman, 46, Long Bottom, fined $10 and costs with a 30 day suspended jail term for assault and battery. Allen Grueser, 53, Rutland, released on $300 bond on theft charges per Sheriff records in Justice of the Peace courts.
Meigs County 4-H clubs plan a tag day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. under Mrs. Margaret Brown in Reedsville Proceeds go to the Canter's Cave camp fund after the year’s trip to the Jackson County camp by local youths.
Middleport pool hosts family night as hot weather drives crowds of parents children and adults. In Pomeroy Emil G Ball estate probate recorded. Meigs County Probate Court notes. Marriage license issued for Earl Newton Smith 18 and Marilyn Marie Miller 18 both of Pomeroy Middleport.
Deputy Sheriff Jed Webber reported two cars collided on a curve too narrow for the vehicles. Gail M. Roberts, 20, Pomeroy Route 2, and John C. Smith, Middleport Route 1, were involved. Minor damage occurred. no charges were filed.
Pomeroy Social Notes report the engagement of Eileen Johnson of Racine to Walter Glenn Cartwright, son of Herman R. Cartwright, Clifton W V. Eileen is a Racine High School graduate employed by the Ohio Department of Education in Columbus. Walter is a Wahama High School graduate, has worked for New York Central Railroad and Philip Sporn Power Plant, served in the Army, and now returns to the power plant. The wedding is planned for early fall. Pomeroy notes also cover Chester Grange inspection with J B Hayes memory, degrees conferred, safety remarks, county baking and sewing contest set for Sept 7 at Rock Springs Grange Hall, Pomona meeting Aug 3 at Salem Center with Vinton County Pomona Grange guests, and fifth degree to be conferred. Home economics committee served refreshments. next meeting Aug 14. Episcopal Picnic planned on Wednesday at 6 PM on church lawn. parishioners asked to bring own table service.
Masons plan a farewell party for Rev and Mrs M C Larimore at Syracuse Grade School if rain. Pomeroy Lodge meets at 7 30 p m at Syracuse roads. Work in Master Masons degree with refreshments after. Women’s event moved to Sunday barbecue at Bailey’s Lake and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority exemplar chapter holds 3 to 6 p m barbecue.
At 8 this evening the first Pomeroy rehearsal for the Big Bend Varieties benefit show will be held in the Pomeroy Senior High School auditorium. The event, staged twice on August 1 at the Meigs County Fair, supports local sunshine and community aid.
Charged POMEROY Isaac Butcher of Parkersburg forfeited a $15 appearance bond in Mayor E F Robinson s court for failing to appear on intoxication charges filed by Patrolman Henry Werry.
County residents from the cooperative-study field day visited multiple sites in Columbus. Stops included the Farm Bureau grain terminal and co op offices, Nationwide Insurance for lunch, the Big Bear warehouse, and Ohio State University home economics and meat lab tours detailing guidance, future planning, and job demand in agriculture.
Adults accompanying 21 youth representatives from county 4 H clubs Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America were Robert Boggs new Racine High School vocational agriculture instructor Mrs Delmar Hamm Miss Anna Jean Rose new assistant 4 H supervisor Lawrence Bush of the Farm Bureau and C E Blakeslee county agricultural agent making the trip free to the young people for their test on field study here were Wayne Roush Randall Tackett Duane Barr Elaine Steele Ann Eisenhower Lanna Turner Mar Parks Virginia Johnson ioe Teaford Doris Ann Wells Janet Jeffers Rose Greenlees Wanda Tackett Kathryn Slack David Hysell James Price John Wingett Carolyn Farrell Charles Hayes Shelva Brown and Joan Neville
Pomeroy personal notices list residents traveling, visiting relatives, or returning from trips. Avsvanny was redirected by plane from Columbus to San Diego after a 30 day leave with his mother Mrs Helen Smith. Judge John C Bacon leaves today for Cleveland for several days. Mrs Anna Williamson has returned from Jayton after visiting her sons Clyde and Leo Williamson. Truman Russell returns to New York Central Railroad after two week steel strike layoff. Hugh Custer and son Michael returned from a week with Dr and Mrs Harold Brown and son Harold in Myrtle Beach and Florida. Raymond Kurs and daughter Susan of Hamilton Ohio vacationing with Allen Hill Sr in town. Mrs Joyce Kennedy on weeklong vacation from county automotive steel clerk job. Norman Spencer of Columbus visited Truman Russell and children Anita Sue and J C. Mrs Oliver Michael and son David will depart for Memphis to visit relatives while Nancy returns home. Helen Neutzling confined with fractured leg from work at Swisher and Lohse Drug Store. David Boney of Marietta visited H E Boney family. Mrs Boney and son Joe spent the week there. Mrs Charles Slack and son Charles of Huntington visit HL Slack and family. Mr Slack works in Akron.
Early Monday the Middleport Fire Department emergency squad rushed to Point Rock to aid Mrs Wesley Gregory. Albany physician advised continued treatment as the squad returned to Middleport at 6 a m. Also Martha Hudson, patient at Holzer Hospital, was brought home on Race Street after breaking her hip as she celebrated her 90th birthday. Alice Ward assists in her care.
Pomeroy Appliance Store on West Main Street, run by Rolland E Neutzing, closed today after two years of operation. Local residents recall steady service and a small inventory of household用品. Neutzing did not announce future plans.
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