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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
7
Mrs. Harold Hubbard of Middleport was severely burned on the right arm after overturning a kettle of hot starch. She previously suffered bruises and a sprained ankle from a fall.
J H Eastman former superintendent of Meigs County Children's Home will face the Civil Service Commission of Ohio at the Courthouse in Pomeroy on Thursday July 1 at 11 am. Eastman was dismissed by the Board of Trustees on June 7 after a 10 day discharge notice and seven charges allege negligence and inefficiency. The commission will determine if the discharge becomes permanent.
Middleport Billy Michael reports his river bank garden was spared overall. As floodwaters threatened his tomatoes, he dug them up and stored them on No Second Ave until waters recede, then he plans to replant.
Miss Stella Palmer rode out a cyclone near Chauncey as its path damaged the Palmer home. Several Middleport residents hosted visitors from Indiana and Pennsylvania while others traveled to Norfolk and Washington.
W F Reed praised Compton for highway work and urged creation of a project history. A three member committee was chosen to draft a resolution of appreciation and record the history. The gathering at Senkus Hotel drew about 40 local business and professional figures with entertainers Fritz and Betty Buck.
The final meeting of the special evangelistic services at the Church of Christ is set for Sunday night. Large crowds have attended the nightly sessions, with a dramatized program each evening and a baptismal service held Monday. Tuesday saw children answer 300 Bible questions and sing 40 songs. Reds beat Greens last Sunday as attendance contests wrap up.
Funeral services for 76 year old Mrs Ida Belle Rea of Minersville were held at Ewing Funeral Home with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. She was daughter of the late Captain and Mrs George Williamson and widow of Mr. Rea since 1923. Surviving children include four sons Edward Pittsburgh George Syracuse now ill in Memphis Tenn Morgan at home and Ernest Pomeroy and one daughter Mrs E G Morgan Eaton.
Amanda Radford 81 died Wednesday morning at Laurel Cliff home after a long illness. She was wife of Thomas Radford and sister of the late Ed Burns. Survived by daughters Nancy Walker Bertha Parker Ethel Lowery and sons James Marion Otho and two sisters. Funeral Friday at two from Laurel Cliff residence with burial Beech Grove Cemetery.
Middleport representatives of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co including Lee Link Columbus were here to seek Council approval to fill in the Mill St levee and eliminate the trestle. The company has long sought this privilege, petitioning Council for years.
Reedsville Pioneer Four-H-Club held a Tuesday meeting at the school with 15 members and advisor Miss Lucy Kibble. In president absence Margaret Pickens presided. secretary Fay Pickens read flowers from the roll call. Josephine Pickens led recreation. visitors Lois Jean Barnhart and Anna Lee Brooks attended.
Under a full June moon the Steamer St Paul left Middleport on the first river excursion of the year organized by Phi Delta Gamma. High water caused landing trouble with posts and levee submerged. passengers disembarked with deck hands helping from Rutland Street. Many chose not to ride due to flood conditions.
Mrs. David Mercer celebrated her seventy ninth birthday yesterday and visited downtown stores walking the entire distance from her River Pleasant Hill home.
Graham Chapel hosts a Children Day program led by Glennis Hawk with a large crowd. Rev. Mungus of Millfield preaches next Sunday morning and evening. Parish events include a Parmiter grove meeting at 2 pm led by Reverend Lucas. Local residents and visitors share updates on family visits and work around Athens and Millfield.
J S Campbell justice of the peace plans a flood resistant house in Mellwood Arkansas with concrete pillars seven feet high as the new foundation after flood damage this year.
Pomeroy residents shared travels and gatherings from Columbus Ohio to Belle West Virginia and Lansing Michigan. Social notes mention entries to Ohio State University summer term, housewarmings, births, visits with relatives, and a W L S B Club meeting with a surprise kitchen shower. Local health update notes Logan Hocking County free of quarantines. An advertisement touts 8 8 8 tonic for red blood cell support and vitality.
Members of Pomeroy scouts troop embarked on an overnight hike Tuesday night at Breezy Heights scout camp. Participants included Edward Burkett Don Mullen David Clifton Jerry Wise and Calvin Will. The piece also notes local residents and delegates visiting family and district conference activity in nearby towns.
Harry Evans, son of Roscoe Evans of East Hunter Street, is recovering from bronchial pneumonia after several days of illness.
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