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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
2
Middleport administrator Wert Dean lauded the teachers and aides who ran the two week Daily Vacation Bible School. About 150 children attended as kindergartners and first graders planned picnics, with ice cream treats for others. The project drew from multiple churches and was funded by union collections.
A. W. Marion director of Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Dr. Charles Dambach Wildlife Chief plus assistant Joe Roach are invited to the Meigs County Fish and Game Association fish fry and trap shoot at Pomeroy Gun Club. John E. Halliday and John Will announced the invitation. The event gathers 500 sportsmen from Tri-State area and funds support wildlife restocking and protection.
The Farm Bureau Women's Chorus accepted two August State Fair appearances and a District Rotary program in Gallipolis. Under director Mrs F Whitney Ingraham, the group rehearsed at her home and includes members such as Mrs Paul Winn and Mrs Cash Johnson. Bernice Sheridan serves as assistant accompanist.
Meigs County junior chicken of tomorrow entrants were inspected by local officials to advise on feeding, management, and housing as they prepare for August weighing of the 15 best cockerels from each flock. Ten county contestants were identified along with visiting inspectors and assistants.
Pomeroy High School field saw a 5 to 4 Buicks win over Chester Grange after a tight game. Chester led 2 to 0 in the second, Buicks tied in the fourth, and Wagner Reed Hysell and Leifheit sparked the late rally. Chester hosts next on Sunday with Pyle Ridenour and Wagner credited on pitching and hitting for the victory.
Mrs Erma Vaile of Dyesville and Mrs Geneva Nolan attended the State Home Demonstration Council Meeting in Columbus June 11 and 12. About 400 present and past council members and staff from across the state. Meigs County earned second in scrapbook contest with countywide articles saved by members. Jessie Saunders led publicity. Col umbian County placed first and Williams County third.
MIDDLEPORT shows opened with a strong night as Wallace Murray Shows performed at Pearlie's Park. Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department proceeds go toward buying a new fire truck. A matinee is planned for Saturday afternoon.
A syndicated church bulletin lists services across Middleport including First Baptist with Children’s Day exercises, First Presbyterian with “The Fondest Father” sermon, and Heath Methodist plus Church of Christ activities. Also noted are Christ in Christian Union, Nazarene, Syracuse Presbyterian, Radbury Church of Christ, and youth activities, summer trips, and evening services led by various pastors.
Syracuse man A Armell quartermaster third class husband of Rosalyn Armell serves aboard the light cruiser USS Roanoke on tour in the Mediterranean Sea Edward P Hennessy storekeeper third class aboard the USS Coral Sea son of Thomas and Mra Hennessy of Pomeroy also serves in the Mediterranean
Mrs. Sadie Wolfe was installed as president of the new VFW Post 4736 auxiliary with officers Lena Wolfe Florence McKay Hattie Woodard Marian Michels Deloris Casto Mildred Wittee Nell Thomas and Reba Harris. District and Gallipolis members attended. Meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays with refreshments served.
Mrs Carl Buckley of Reedsville hosted the Farm Woman's Club gathering with Margaret Brown joining as a member. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Bernie Williamson of Columbus. Program featured Famous Trees Origin of Arbor Day and Famous Women of Ohio. Initiation for Ina Massar and Virgie Marcinko. Next meeting at Virgie Marcinko's home.
An all day outing for the young people of Sacred Heart Church took place at Lake Hope on Thursday. Attendees included Shirley and Rita Beegle, Phyllis and Mary Te.
The Friendly Circle group will meet at Mrs. Joan Melbourne's home at 123 Union Ave in Pomeroy on Tuesday at 8 pm. The gathering seeks to discuss local community interests and upcoming events in the neighborhood.
Mary Trevey and Mix Olive Trevey of Wheeling visit Mrs tis Trevey. Rev Leslie Kunze new United Methodist pastor moves from Columbus to Pomeroy and will lead Sunday services. Fred Reiber and daughter Barbara visit Pat Jones. John M. Smith and Price Hawk of Mulberry Ave visit Smith family. Hawk son Pyt Marion reports being in Japan on furlough. C S Buxton of Tulsa visits John Hardy. Buxton is national organizer of Sweet Adelines. Funeral attendees for Ray Wilson listed from Columbus and Minerva. George Stace Sr and daughter Margaret visit Findlay. Misa Fick takes a week vacation from telephone duties. Miss Harriett McIntosh at Holzer Hospital for check-up after emergency surgery. Mrs Victor Hannahs family and others spend Monday in Columbus.
The Pomeroy Girl Scout Day Camp committee met with camp director Mr. A BR Knight to finalize plans for a session on July 17 18 19 24 25 and 26 at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds. Unit leaders for Brownies include Mrs William Sheridan Mrs Rolland Neutzting and Mrs John Lambert and for Intermediates Mrs John Hardy. Junior counselors are Ellen Jane Nesselroad Clarice Clifford Mary T Meier Bernice Anne Sheridan and Mary K Rawlings with Annie Canaday in charge of handicraft. Camp folders will be distributed to troop leaders soon.
POMEROY E J Arnold state education rehabilitation supervisor and O Patterson county superintendent visited Meigs County on Friday to review rehabilitation projects in Olive-Orange Central Columbia Salisbury Southern and Western districts. The article notes the state aid percentage for these improvements and mentions the gravity convergence in the human body as a separate fact.
Middleport residents Carl Hoffman and Alma Cook celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in Chicago this week with a dinner and reception attended by their children and grandchildren. Attendees included Mrs. G. A. Stuart of Charleston and George Bernice Cook of Grand Rapids. The Meigs Temple and PTA notes follow with local officials and members honored in recent gatherings.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John B. Downing. Mrs. J. H. Grate will serve as assisting hostess for the meeting.
Mrs Chester Owens and her children are visiting relatives in Dayton while others travel from Erie Lincoln Heights and Columbus to join family in Cuyahoga Falls Akron and Gallipolis. Local residents Mrs Knopp Mrs Smith and Mr Lewis host kin. several travelers plan park visits and family gatherings.
Virgle Krider of Racine was transported to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Thursday afternoon after a fall at her home. She reportedly sustained a broken hip.
Middleport residents woke Thursday to Flag Day observance as M G White, the town’s dean of business men, raised a large flag on a pole in front of his business shortly after 6 am. No money involved and no further ceremony noted.
Mr and Mrs Burrell Barton of Rutland report their son Pvt Burrell B Barton was injured in Korea after enlisting December 1 1950 and training at Fort Knox Kentucky. He traveled to Japan then Korea arriving May 9. On May 2 he suffered leg injuries from artillery fire. The War Department and American Red Cross notified his mother. but his condition was not serious and he could not write at that time.
Federated church listings show Harold F Hess and multiple congregations with Sunday school times worship sermons and near term events. Lake Hope picnic plans with St Michaels Baltimore youth groups Friendly Circle meeting at Ms Melbeurne Union Ave and choir practice schedule. Local churches include Hobson Christ Church Union and other parishes with service times prayer meetings and youth gatherings.
Notice from Middleport reports the death of Tom Holcomb on Monday in Marion. He was the brother of Mrs. Robert Adkins and funeral services were held Friday in Marion. Nieces and nephews named include Mrs. M. D. Brickles, Mrs. John Brickles, Mrs. C. Vance, and William Adkins of Middleport.
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