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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1951
Page
2
Sunday services across four Middleport churches drew large crowds from Sunday School through evening worship. The installation of First Presbyterian Church pastor Rev Edward Ruppelt featured visiting ministers Rev James S. Yount of Pittsburgh Rev J Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville Rev Linson H Stebbins of Gallipolis and Rev Fred Magsey moderator of the Athens Presbytery.
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer praised a new 25 cent overtime parking penalty after one week. The regulation, approved by council, aims to boost meter receipts by discouraging expired meters. Clerk Truman Russell noted about $30 collected in week one and fewer complaints since the change. Police were praised for careful meter enforcement.
MIDDLEPORT Jimmy King and neighbor Pete Haley both received foot injuries and are under a physician’s care after cuts from glass and a razor blade. MEIGS MARRIAGE LICENSE Eugene Ritchie 21 Long Bottom and Donna Well 18 Minersville
Hubert Raub of Pomeroy was reelected to a one year term as district quartermaster at the 12th District Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Albany. Attendees included Russell Bailey Thomas McKay commander James Boring Jacob Young and Bill Grueser. The next district meeting is set for September in Pomeroy at the local post quarters on Main St. A local post meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Miss Alta Ann Smith and Richard Rupe wed in a United Methodist Church ceremony in Pomeroy. Attendants included Denver Biggerstaff of Buffalo as maid of honor and Louis Rupe as best man. The couple, a Pom eroy High School graduate and a Rutland High School graduate, will honeymoon in Florida and reside in Columbus after returning.
Twelve members gathered at Mrs. Horace Karrs home for a WSCS meeting with Mollie Buckman directing a program on We Would See Jesus the Great Physician. A business session scheduled an all day quilting and pot luck at Freda Millers home next Wednesday, an ice cream supper in Chester on Thursday evening June 14, and a July gathering at Mrs. Clyde Calverts with Mrs. Siby Durst leading the program.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening and organized a party at Gallipolis. They will meet at the church at 7 p.m. Tuesday and hold another meeting next Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church.
The Twilight Garden Club will meet at the home of Miss Lucretia and Miss Augusta Genheimer Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Hostesses are Miss Lucretia Genheimer, Miss Augusta Genheimer, and Mrs. Thomas Hennessy.
POMEROY The Winding Trail Garden Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at the residence of Mrs Clarence Heaton for its meeting and activities.
Mrs. Mary See of Bidwell reports her son Sgt. Guy E See has been wounded in Korea and is aboard a Danish hospital ship at Pusan. She also notes her other son Pvt. Clell See serving in Korea. Recent visitors to Mrs. See included Mrs. Joe Turner Mrs. Robert Turner Mia Marvin Krider Robert and Cecil Lee.
Francis H. Klein reports Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R members enjoyed a Flag Day picnic Friday at Dor Schaefer’s Lincoln Hill home with the Ohio River view. Attendees praised the grounds and roses, as Regent Mrs. Harry Bennett conducted routine business and read General MacArthur’s message to Congress.
A memorial service conducted by the Philathea Society honored 23 members at the Church of Christ in Middleport with Mrs. Edward French leading and Mrs. Boyd Dilgard assisting. Afterward, graves in Pomeroy Middleport and Cheshire were visited and flowers placed. The memorial listed many named members. Lake Hope remains a popular Meigs County picnic spot with families visiting on Sundays and birthdays celebrated nearby.
Mrs Sidney T Spencer of Pomeroy attended the P M Club meeting at her sister Mrs Charles Murray’s home on N Fourth Ave. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Spencer Mrs Da Reuben Beck Mrs Howard Byers Mrs Francis Anderson and Mrs George Hobstetter A dessert course was served by Mrs Murray Hostess for next meeting will be Mrs Byers.
Miss Hazel Van Cooney marked another year at the Barboursville home of Mr and Mrs R L Potter in West Virginia. Guests included Miss Van Cooney Maude Taylor of Middleport Mrs J H Smith and Rev and Mrs Lewis Mike of Gallipolis. Also mentioned are recent dinner guests of Mrs Marie Hauck.
R F Ginther graduates from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. He majored in music and will study for a Master’s degree after returning to Columbus June 19. He has taught instrumental music in Middleport schools and directed a boys' band. Family members attended the commencement in Columbus.
Spectators lined the Ohio River near the business district Sunday afternoon to watch members of a newly formed outboard boat club maneuver their craft. One member tipped over during a turn and was pulled from the river. The boat was towed ashore, repaired on the levee, and the boater resumed activities soaked but undeterred.
Miss Harrie Marie Smith a Meigs County welfare worker spent days in Carrollton Ohio last week attending a board meeting of the St John the Villa orphanage where she serves as a director She also attended a statewide welfare workers meeting in Carrollton The newly constructed orphanage sits atop rolling hill land and is nearing formal dedication soon and is described as beautiful throughout the site and building
A string of visitors and extended family gatherings fill the weekend scene. Dana Mitch of Massillon hosted by relatives. Elmer Haycock of Columbus hosted by the Wise family. Ruth and Jane Ellis with Dr. and Mrs. Ellis. Fred Marshall and Mrs. Taylor Grogan from Portland visiting with the Grogan family. Gordon Roughly and family en route to Covington with Mrs. Leonard and others. Sylvia McMaster staying in Haydenville with relatives. Talbott family dealings in Columbus and Mason property moves. Marta Kay Hubbard returned from Camden-Clark Hospital with nursing info. Robert Mitch family moved to New Philadelphia. Margaret Croushore visiting with Burns and Harris. Terry Gallagher visiting grandparents. Memorial Day gatherings with the Gallaghers in Charleston and Corning. Tuckerman family weekend guests with church installation events. Grate family weekend at home. L. E. Burford hospitalized for heart condition. Paula Talbott and Paula Gregg visiting from Las Vegas area.
Pomeroy 4-H clothing advisory training meets Friday at 10 50 a m at the Rocksprings Grange Hall. Topics include fitting garments, laying patterns on plaid materials, selecting flattering patterns, and problems in construction and judging. Attendees include advisers, mothers of clothing project girls, and older 4-H girls. Members not in a clothing project are invited to gain future help. Bring own lunch.
Mr and Mrs Paul Werry travel to Parkersburg West Virginia to supervise a Ripley curiosity caravan unit joining six mobile exhibits traveling nationwide They join an event sponsored by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53 The units are reportedly insured for one and a half million dollars.
John Kircher of Middleport and John Kircher of Columbus received Master and Bachelor of Science in applied science with home economics, joining Mildred Ohlinger who earned the B S degree. Ohlinger teaches home economics at Athens High School and plans to teach in Middleport High School this fall. Attendees included Mrs. Rodney Downing and the Kirchers, along with the Ohlingers and other family members.
POMEROY minor damages to two cars occurred in a collision on W Main St Saturday afternoon at the same spot as a crash the previous night. John Rapp of Pomeroy tried to left turn onto Ebenezer St from W Main and struck D N Mulford driving by. No injuries or arrests were reported.
Rutland residents Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Patterson daughter June Rose Slanter and Harold Dewhurst returned Friday night from Charleston South Carolina after escorting Patterson's son Paul to Charleston where he serves with the U S Navy. He spent a 14 day leave with his family in Rutland.
Public sale of the late Charles TI. Egan's oil and gas well tools and supplies set for 1:00 PM Saturday, June 16, at his Perryton Village tool house near State Route 668 between Routes 16 and 79, 15 miles northeast of Newark. Items include a Star drilling machine, Cree baking and swathing gear, a Chevrolet truck with winch, Delco lights, elevators, chain hoists, blocks, casing, pipe, blowers, gas engines, tanks, jacks, wrenches, forge, anvils, and assorted carpentry and machine tools.
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