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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
2
Mrs Lawrence Francis was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Norman Weyersmilier, sharing time at their home and joining in local hospitality during the visit.
The Middleport Vacation Bible School closed its two weeks with a service at the high school auditorium. Frances Chase and Jeannette Crooks led the program as students received certificates and stars for perfect attendance. Dr. Homer G. McMillen praised Mrs. Wilcox and the teachers for their spiritual impact and announced a closing day picnic at Roadside Park.
Miss Elva Joyce Miller and Miss Irene Jackson, both 18 from Middleport, become the first local women to enlist since WAC integration. They will enlist at Marietta on June 10, train 10 weeks at Camp Lee Virginia, then receive home furlough before further technical schooling. They may test for Officer Candidate School during basic training and serve four years each seeking careers in Army life.
Mrs. Wayne Gibbons traveled to Bucyrus to see her father Mr. Carson who was injured in a recent train wreck. She attended Heidelberg College graduation where her brother Nolan earned a degree and will study pre law at the University of Michigan this summer.
Elliot Miles of the State Forester staff testified on land valuation for compensation in the proposed Forked Run Lake project in Olive Township. The hearing, part of Marion A. and Edna B. Hall’s land appropriation, follows prior state acquisitions totaling 21 farms. A special 12-member jury toured the Hall property at noon to learn its specifics.
Multiple 4 H clubs held meetings in June with officer elections and activity notes. Wolfpen Stitchers elected Daisy Russell president and Lois Warner vice president. Bashan Stitchers chose Betty Ours president and Jo Carol Chapman vice president. Great Bend Girls met with 15 members and planned a program book. Harrisonville Honor Club elected Leo Morris president and Connie Kay Carey recreation leader.
POMEROY The Southern Local School Board adopted a resolution to issue 148 000 in bonds authorized in the last election. A contract to clean septic tanks in the school buildings was awarded. Orion Holter, Harvey Holter and Floyd Chapman attended the meeting.
Jeffers Pomeroy 23 is in county jail after Sheriff Charles Russell arrested him on intoxication disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. A hearing before Justice of the Peace Higgins is set for Saturday morning.
Local church notices list services for Federated United Methodist First Baptist St Paul s Lutheran Forest Run Christian Science Grace Episcopal and Free Methodist churches plus Salvation Army and Brethren circuits. Details include Sunday school times 9 30 a m worship hours and midweek prayer and choir events across multiple locales within the Pomeroy area.
Mason Clinic records list tonsillectomies for Jimmy Harris Syracuse June 4 Richard Harris Syracuse June 4 Mrs William Offrett Portland June 4 Mrs Cecil Ward Pomeroy June 4 Mrs Walter Carpenter West Columbia June 5 Winnie Bolen Dexter June Jean Harbrecht Pomeroy tonsillectomy June 6 BIRTHS A daughter to Mr and Mrs James Searles Middleport Route 1 June 3 James Young West Columbia son to Mr and Mrs Paul Davis Middleport June 6 DISCHARGED Mrs Mary Rose and son Long Bottom June 5 John Turley Hartford June 5 Mrs Mary Roush Letart June Jimmy and Richard Harris Syracuse June 5 Jean Harbrecht Pomeroy June 7.
Mrs. Margaret Bauer was injured when she fell Wednesday and sustained a hip injury. She was transported to Meigs General Hospital for treatment.
Councilman H E Boney submitted his resignation to Mayor Sidney Spencer citing lack of time for council duties. He may withdraw his candidacy for reelection if allowed by the election board. if reelected, he will resign immediately. He had supported storm sewer, parking meters, and village lighting projects.
Middleport social notes list Misses Mary and Mildred Oblinger receiving watches at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Ewing. Attending were the Oblinger family, guests, and local residents including the Knight and Wilson families. Woodrow Wilson attended Vacation Bible School and a school picnic with Marilyn Sue Knight. Other visitors and relocations are noted, along with local family gatherings and a head injury incident involving Jim Bill Hobstetter.
The Middleport First Presbyterian Church men’s fellowship met Tuesday to hear local history. Judge Edgar Ervin spoke on Middleport’s founding as the county seat while J H Grate traced the church’s evolution and pastors. James Buchanan praised the program. Progress on kitchen floor and roof repairs was reported. July gathering planned outdoors.
John Russell deceased transfers to Clarence Russell and others via affidavit of transfer for parcels in Salisbury. Clarence Russell and others transfer 4.55 acres in Salisbury to Frank Russell Jr. Bowen and Gertrude Gilkey sell 0.91 acre to Albert and Marie Van Cooney in Salisbury. Norman J. and Gilda Baxter convey 60 acres to William K. Wagner in Bedford. S. S. and Matilda S. Long transfer 45.39 acres to Ernestine and Carl Moodispaugh in Rutland. Samantha M. Hazelton deceased transfers via affidavit to Ella Miller and James A. Hazelton in Pomeroy. Perry A. Riggs, auditor, records Charlie Hall to John C. Bacon 8.39 acres in Lebanon. Frieda C. Fields transfers 100 acres to Herschel and Marjorie J. Manuel in Sutton.
The Rev. L. O. Grant formerly of the local First Baptist Church will preach Sunday morning in Middleport Rome Georgia. The Grants will be guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Chase and other former parishioners.
A group including Miss Sally Fisher and Miss Bobby Wheeler from Gallipolis, Lt. B J Rountree of Victoria Texas, and residents from Middleport and Pomeroy gathered Thursday evening at the Fisher farm on Sugar Creek Camp Mason County for a wiener roast.
An Eta Phi of Beta Sigma Phi plans an outdoors meeting and social evening at M L French home on Fisi er St. Hosts Mr and Mrs Don Stivers Norma Jean French oversee a wiener roast by the large open fireplace. Attendees include Miss Freddie Houdashelt and Norma Koeh-
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary installed Sadie Wolfe as commander and Thelma Capehart Hope Swearingen Sadie Turner Edna Reuter Mary Nesselroad Frances Warner Clara Gilkey Adra Swick Golda Mourning at a Tuesday meeting. Adria Swick retires as commander.
POMEROY Central Local PTA will meet at Chester High School on Monday at 8 p.m. to discuss a proposed three mill tax levy, according to PTA president Mrs. Howard Knight.
Middleport 1949 graduate David Diles travels in California with his sister and brother in law Dr and Mrs Charles Jividen and their child from Fresno. He plans to return to Ohio later this month visiting his grandfather Burt Bowman and uncle Robert Bowman on the West Coast.
Mrs. Paul Johnson and Reena Johnson welcome a son Paul William born at Meigs General Hospital and taken to the home of Mrs. Johnson’s parents Mr and Mrs William Autherson in Bradbury. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Paul Davis is named Wayne Edward.
Church notices from Middleport list Fifth and Main Church of Christ with Bible study at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and the revival ending at 7 30 p m plus a 2 p m wedding for Susan Allensworth and St James Hartinger and a 1 20 p m bus to Zion. Also First Presbyterian with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship led by Dr Homer G McMillen and a Ministry of Comfort sermon. Heath Methodist reports no morning service due to minister’s absence at the Ohio Annual Conference in Lakeside with WSCS Monday church meetings. Syracuse Presbyterian shows 9 30 a m Sunday school and 8 p m worship with Miss Barbara Griffis from NYC Seminary. vacation Bible school is ongoing.
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