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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
6
A 1914 Republican edition recalls a condemnation suit by the Middleport Board of Education against John Lyons to gain Radford Park for a high school. The probate court verdict valued the property at 5000 dollars amid a hotly contested hearing. The item also notes early 20th century local life including car purchases, county fair plans, and women’s roles.
Mr and Mrs W D Edwards and children Carolyn Cheryl and David returned from a three week trip to California visiting aunt Mrs Elmer Brodbeck and cousin Mrs Emery Szaley Miss Penni Szaley under contract to LeSeur Studios guided the group through Hollywood and tours of Disney Land Marine Land the Glass Church and Knotts Berry Farm They traveled via Grand Canyon Painted Desert and Petrified Forest Carolyn Edwards daughter of the couple will enter Ohio University at Athens on Monday
The Federated Circle met at the Federated Church with Mrs. Phil Williamson presiding and voted to contribute to the church insurance premium. Mrs. G. H. Ewing led a devotional on The Church and What It Means To Us. A July picnic and rummage sale were planned. A get well card was sent to Mrs. William Baker. Refreshments were by Miss Lena Grueser and Mrs. Williamson.
The Willing Workers Class of the Enterprise EUB Church met at Mrs. Ben Buck’s home. Miss Dorothy Long presided as devotional leaders included Genevieve Stobart and Mrs. Geoffrey Wilson. Poems were given by several members. a hospital remembrance note from Mrs. Ed King was read. Refreshments followed.
Middleport notices the Past Chief of the Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting at Mrs. Genevieve Meinhart's home. Birthdays of Miss Erma Smith Mrs. Elizabeth Allman and Mrs. Virginia Owen will be observed during the evening.
A reprinted piece chronicles a young man from public housing who uses GI loans to build a farm, gains federal aid and a new post office, then condemns government handouts in a letter to his congressman. The tale, from Ohio materials, highlights rugged individualism and federal programs shaping his life.
Heath Methodist Church plans a July 2 worship service with Rev George Sidwell a Korea missionary as speaker. Sidwell and family will return to Korea this summer. a Jeep was purchased for missionary work by district boards.
Pomeroy ministers and their wives hosted a dinner at Circle’s Restaurant honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown who depart this week for a new assignment in Waverly. Present were Rev. and Mrs. Bartels, Rev. C. Zandel, Rev. A. Roberts, Rev. Wining, Rev. Voris and the Browns, with a book presented by Rev. Bartels.
One divorce bill has been granted and a divorce suit filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Mary Holter of Racine sues Paul Holter for divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty with custody granted of one minor child. Lynda Helrich Johnson of Middleport is granted divorce from Paul Leslie Johnson on similar grounds.
The B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of Middleport First Baptist Church schedules Tuesday gatherings. Dorcas Circle picnics at the Middleport Roadside Park while Pris cilla, Love Joy, and Electa Circles meet at specified homes in the evening.
POMEROY Officers will be elected and installed at 7 30 Wednesday evening in a stated convocation of Bosworth Council Royal and Select Masons at the Masonic Temple Paul M Darnell is illustrious master.
The Federated Church senior choir will hold a jumey supper at 4 p.m. July 1 in the church basement. Menu includes sandwiches salads baked beans pie cake and homemade ice cream.
The JOF class of the United Methodist Church will meet at the church this evening with Mrs. H. E. Cooper and Miss Elsie Hart as hostesses.
Middleport firefighters were alerted Saturday afternoon to a car fire on North Second Ave. A village policeman reported before they arrived that the blaze was out with no damage to the vehicle.
Quote attributed to Paul Whithead contrasts courage with brute force, praising virtue and reason as the core elements of bravery.
Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples fined or forfeited bonds for nine defendants. Donald Cross and Leland Lemley forfeited bonds for speeding and failing to yield the right of way. Ballard H. Justice Henry W. Null Jr Ralph Wesley Larson Robert Lee Fisher and Gene C. Osler were fined ten dollars and costs for stop sign violations and speeding. Mrs Jerry Grimm Alfred Stitt had fraudulent checks dismissed after payment. James McHaffie of Pomeroy was fined ten dollars and costs for driving left of center after a collision on Route 143 near Wolf Ren Road injuring 17 year old Charles Athey. medium damages reported.
Middleport announces the marriage of Nellie Ruth Wilson daughter of Mrs Curtis Wilson and the late Mr Wilson to Andrew Eugene Grover son of Mr and Mrs Dalton Grover of Pomeroy. The double ring ceremony by Rev Floyd Wise occurred at 3 30 p m on May 31 with a family reception afterward. The bride wore a beige two piece dress and white accessories. The couple will reside with the Grovers.
POMEROY The Rev C Melvin Alkire of Springfield new United Methodist pastor preached his first sermon Sunday at the local church. On Thursday the Rev Eugene Brown his wife and children move to Waverly where he has been assigned and on Friday the Rev Alkire will move his family to the Methodist parsonage on Mulberry Ave.
Admitted Peggy Scarberry Middleport Bruce Scarberry Middleport Lina Robinson Langsville Charles Circle Racine Mrs Mildred Sydebotham Mason W Va Mamie Nelson Pomeroy Henry Swift Middleport David Miller Middleport Discharged Randy Norris Harley Woode Sally McCormick Victoria Stacey
Hubert C. Pullins 22 of Middleport weds Georgia L. Walker 32 of Cheshire Route 2. Gerald F. Crandell 25 of Columbus weds Phyllis R. Rice 21 of Rutland.
Mrs. Alice Capehart was elected president of the Asbury Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Royal Thomas. Other officers were elected and the group reported fifty seven shut in calls while noting improvements of Bert Weese and William Houdashelt.
John G. Bacon was installed as high priest of Pomeroy Chapter 80, Royal Arch Masons. Officers elected include Paul M. Darnell as king, William R. Hayes scribe, Archie C. Swartz captain of hosts, Albert Woodard principal sojourner, Allen Hughes royal arch captain, Thomas C. Edwards master of third veil, Russell R. Brown master of second veil, Joseph D. Wills master of first veil, J. E. Foster treasurer, and C. J. Struble secretary. Installing officers were Charles People and C. J. Struble with Phil Williamson presiding.
Middleport residents host family members and friends over weekends and holidays. William Houck of Marion attends a Chicago furniture show while Peggy Scarberry and Bruce Scarberry recover from tonsil surgery at Meigs General Hospital. Various guests visit from Jamestown Columbus Forrest Run Jackson Akron Rockford Hydes and Hydes Md. Bernice Bowen, a former Meigs County religious education teacher, is mentioned.
MIDDLEPORT The annual picnic of Class 12 of Heath Methodist Church will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. K. Woodgerd. Hostesses are Mrs. Kenneth Byer, Mrs. Jane Gilkey, Mrs. Betty Forrest, Mrs. Thomas Riley, Mrs. Orin Smith, Mrs. C. E. Young, and Mrs. James Weber. Members asked to bring their own table service.
A crowd watched the Delta Queen steam down the Ohio while passengers toured Tu Endie Wei Park in Point Pleasant. Virginia S Eifret and party traveled with 143 guests from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh aboard the famed steamer. Mayor B W Krodel received a farewell gift as he nears retirement after 28 years in service.
The Men's Fellowship of the Meigs County Churches of Christ will gather at 7 32 p.m. Monday at the Bradford Church of Christ.
Twilight Garden Club met at Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home. Miss Ethel Garland and Miss Elsie Hart received blue ribbons for arrangements. Miss Clara Garland led devotions and members named their favorite rose.
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