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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1951
Page
7
The U S Weather Bureau, part of the Department of Agriculture, was established in 1890 to collect reports of weather conditions. This entry notes its creation and purpose within federal meteorological work.
Alfred Grange announces its fourth annual Grange Fair on Saturday June 23 in Woode Grove. The event features contests and games at 10:15 a.m. small pony races at 10:30 a.m. a speaking and singing program at 11 a.m. the state Grange speaker at 12:30 p.m. large pony races at 1 p.m. a horse pulling contest at 1:30 p.m. plus refreshments and lunch on the grounds.
Linda Lou Perez, age 20 months, remains in Holzer Hospital after seven weeks. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Perez of Jackson. Aunt Mrs. John Bolin of Chester has been in Gallipolis assisting in her care.
Pomeroy Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday with Joy Smith leading worship. Theo Smith led the discussion. Ann Piersall presided at the business meeting and plans for a skating party were made. A summer Institute committee includes Mary Stace chair, Donna Wildermuth, and Cynthia Tompkins. Cream social set for June 23 at the church. homemade ice cream and desserts to be sold. The American Legion Auxiliary of Lewis Manley Post 263 will meet Friday at 8 pm at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Legionnaires will join the Auxiliary and refreshments will be provided by the hospitality committee.
Relatives gathered at Hast Racine home for Andrew H Harris 78th birthday surprise party Sunday. Guests from multiple towns shared games music and a 5 30 buffet luncheon featuring Larry Lee Taylor Vinton Robert Estep Mason Wilbur and Irene Harris Steubenville Walter and Mary Oliver Delaware Elsie and Eloise Adams Leo Crew family Jennifer Pamela Crew Pomeroy Harriet John Hauck Loudonville William Susie Harris Kitty Harris Bentley Raymond Bentley Ethel Otis Rainey Point Pleasant Myrtle John Drew Walter Helen Richard James Harris Syracuse and Racine Harris kin.
The Pomeroy Garden Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Greta Price’s High Street home with co host Mrs. C E W Downie. President Mrs. J E White led the meeting attended by sixteen members and guest Mrs. George Kratz. Mrs. J O Roeder spoke on Roses and Their Care and dressings were awarded to Mrs. Greta Price. Roses from Price and Downie gardens decorated the house. hostesses served dessert.
A wiener roast in honor of Jerry Davis twelfth birthday was held at Syracuse Park. Attending children from Pomeroy included Ramora Boice Janice Cady Rita Neutzling Carol Curtis Shirley Yates Marilyn Davis Bingham Kress Bobby Dillard Eddie and Davide Boney Bobby Roberts La Wildermuth and Richard and Jimmy Harris from Syracuse.
Rutland report notes the WSCS will meet with Mrs Eva Fleming Thursday afternoon. The Federated Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening with parents as guests. Rev Harold Hess led prayer. Don Thomas presided as president and discussed the Wisconsin trip itinerary and plans for a scrap paper drive on Tuesday June 19 and an ice event.
Joe Foster of Flint spent the weekend with his parents and traveled back with family members as far as Dayton. The group visited relatives in Cowan Lake near Wilmington and in Columbus. Additional trip details note visits by Mr. Weed and son Stephen, Mrs. Van Meter returning home, and other family gatherings across Radcliff, Kingston, Pomeroy, and Woodridge with assorted relatives in several states.
Middleport Franklin Ginther, a Middleport High School graduate and Ohio State University senior, was named as the new band director replacing James Larson. The board also announced resignations of Katherine Downing and John Shank, with Shank set to coach basketball at Tuppers Plains and continue teaching.
The Meigs County Board of Commissioners voted to advertise for bids on materials to repair roofs of several county fairgrounds buildings during a Monday court house session. They also approved and ordered payment of numerous standing bills. Attending were Dan C. Hart-Inger, Harry Craig, and Charles Walburn.
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