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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

2

Good Fishing Plans Shaped for Forked Run Lake

Meigs County sportsmen are promised favorable fishing as Forked Run Lake operations are outlined by Rep. George A. Mein hart. State wildlife chief Charles A. Dambach details lake management to maximize fish production and provide public park facilities while preserving logs and brush in the basin. The dam between Long Bottom and Reedsville will form a three and a half mile long lake. Ratsliff Construction Co. won the bid at 125780.90 dollars and must complete in one year amid land-claim litigation.

Pomeroy M County George A. Meinhart Conservation Committee House of Representatives Meinhart Charles A. Dambach Division of Wildlife State of Ohio Dambadhsta Forked Run Long Bottom Reedsville

Amelia Remaly Dies at 77 in Columbus

Funeral services were held for Mrs Amélian Hamm Remaly 77 of Columbus who died at home after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Pomeroy she moved to Nease Settlement then Columbus over 20 years ago. Survivors include nieces and nephews Elmer Hamm Walter Hamm Joe Thoren Lewis Saver Sr Clarence Hamm Avery Roberts Emmett Bartels. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus.

Pomeroy Amélian Hamm Remaly Columbus Remaly Nease Settlement Frank Meigs County Elmer Walter Hamm Joe Thoren Lewis Saver Clarence Hamm Middleport Avery Roberts Emmett Bartels Syracuse Green Lawn Cemetery

Carnival death reported during Middleport carnival

Word reached Middleport of a death connected to the Wallace and Murray Carnival, run by the Middleport Fire Department this month. A woman who sold cotton candy and taffy apples reportedly drowned Friday night at McConnelsville. Her name was not released.

Middleport Wallace and Murray McConnelsville

Tax Appeals Board promotes J. D. Bryan to attorney examiner

Joseph Durie Bryan, son of Mr and Mrs Wit Bryan and Frances Dumble Bryan of Middleport, is promoted to attorney examiner for the State Board of Tax Appeals. He has served as secretary to the board and practiced law locally for two years. his wife taught in Middleport schools and now teaches in Columbus.

Middleport Joseph Durie Bryan State Board of Tax Appeals Bryan Wit Bryan Frances Dumble Bryan Columbus

Paul Wiley Named Belpre High Principal

Paul E. Wiley long time Middleport resident and former Middleport High School student is named principal of Belpre High School. Wiley has coached football basketball and track at Belpre and taught at Coolville Nelsonville and Albany since graduating from Ohio University. He is the nephew of L. R. Wiley of Seventh Ave.

Middleport Paul E. Wiley Middleport High School Belpre Wiley Coolville Nelsonville Albany Ohio University L. R. Wiley Seventh Ave

Hackett announces birth of Michele Jo in Meigs General

Middleport Mr and Mrs Michael Hackett announce the birth of a daughter Michele Jo June 21 at Meigs General Hospital. The Hackett family includes two daughters Marsha and Elaine and a son James. Grandparents George Hackett Harrisburg Jerry Donadee Harrisburg and great grand mother Mrs John Abshire Decatur Indiana. James and Elaine are free of Harrisburg grandparents. POMEROY Jeda M Smith sues Edward Smith in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect and seeks custody of a minor child.

Middleport Michael Mickey) Hackett Meigs General Hospital Michele Jo Hacketts Marsha Elaine James George Hackett Jerry Donadee Harrisburg John Abshire Decatur Pomeroy Jeda M. Smith Edward 3. Smith Meigs County

Pomeroy Social Notes: Local Weekend Visits and Christenings

Pomeroy residents visited Columbus for the wedding of Miriam Roush and Eugene Trumbull at North Broadway Methodist Church with a following reception. Several families attended church events and christenings at Pine Grove and Lake Alma Wellston. Local residents, including E S Beegle, were treated for illness or discharged from hospital, while others spent weekends with relatives in Meigs County and Pratts Fork.

Pomeroy Levérett L. Roush Bill Paul Columbus J. J. Holmes Miriam Roush Eugene Trumbull North Broadway Methodist Church Gerald Ensley Lester L. Roush Spokane Wash Carol Spence Donna van Meter Shirley Smith J. H. Donovan Barbara Shelia Strauss Ralph Graves Carolyn Lake Hope Beryl Lehew Athens J. S. Hartenbach Sue Lehew E.S. Beegle St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg George Ash Meigs General Hospital Albert Hamm Lancaster Meigs County Samuel Michael St. John’s Church Pine Grove Lenora Walter Bentz Begs Bentz Lincoln Hill E W. Schreiber Huntington W Va Merman Fox Homer Brickles Sophia Lake Alma Wellston Earl Roush Bobby Dickie

Pomeroy Shower Honors Richardson Family in Forest Run

Mr. and Mrs. Kerns Roush hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at their Forest Run home for their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Richardson Jr of New Haven. Dozens of relatives and friends attended and refreshments were served to an extensive guest list.

Pomeroy Kerns Roush Forest Run Hiram Richardson New Haven

Dew and Seimer Marriage To Be Solemnized in Corning

Announcement from Pomeroy reports Miss Marjorie Alice Dew will wed Robert F. Siemer son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Siemer of Corning. The ceremony is set for July 4 at St Bernard Church Corning with Miss Dew a daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Dew of Corning.

Pomeroy Marjorie Alice Dew Robert F. Seimer Joseph Siemer Corning Louise Franz Mulberry Ave St. Bernard's Church Miss Dew C. R. Dew

Birthday Dinner for H. G. Jones and Pat Jones

Mrs Pat Jones entertained Sunday with a birthday dinner honoring her husband H G Jones. Great-niece Mrs Betty Smith assisted. Attendees from Columbus included H G Jones, granddaughter Peggy Creig, Mr and Mrs Carl Smith and son Gerry, Ethan Harper, Gerry Tompson, and Mr and Mrs Pat Jones.

Pomeroy Pat Jones H. G. Jones Betty Smith Mrs. Smith Peggy Creig Carl Smith Aon Gerry All of Columbus Ethan Harper Gerry Tompson

Rocksprings PTA Ice Cream Social Tonight

The Rocksprings PTA invites the community to an ice cream social at the school tonight at 7 30 PM. Funds raised support PTA activities and student programs.

Pomeroy PTA

VFW Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Evening

The VFW Auxiliary will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the hall with District Officer Clara Pinney in attendance.

Pomeroy hosts two Tuesday community gatherings

The Friendly Neighbors plan a pot-luck supper at the Middleport roadside park Tuesday at 6 36 p m. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a picnic and meeting Tuesday at 6 90 p m at the Legion Hall.

Pomeroy Middleport American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Picnic Supper for Garden Club Guests at Syra cuse Park

POMEROY The Wildwood Garden Club hosts a 6 p.m. picnic supper at the Syracuse roadside park with Hemlock Grove Garden Club members as guests. Daughters of Union Veterans met Monday evening at Mrs Ruby Erb's home with president Mrs A V Howell presiding. Birthdays for Mrs Baxter and Mrs Erb noted. Elizabeth Campbell, Wona Cook, and Elizabeth Allen won prizes. traveling prize donated by Mabel Wolfe and won by Wona Cook. Hostesses served refreshments. next meeting will be at the hall.

Pomeroy Wildwood Garden Club Syracuse Hemlock Grove Garden Club

Columbus Residents Travel South Visit Ohio Friends

Mr and Mrs James Russell of Columbus return from a southern trip and visit Mr and Mrs Raymond Boice of Pomeroy. Mr Ed Condon and daughter Mercedes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J J Adams in Columbus. Mrs Helen Grace Williams of Columbus is mentioned in the same social notes.

James Russell Columbus South Raymond Boice Pomeroy Ed Condon Mercedes J. J. Adams Helen Grace Wiliams

Wooton Girl Selected As Class Valedictorian

MIDDLEPORT Mrs E 6 Smith reports Joyce Wooten of the Wooton family of Southick New Jersey was valedictorian at Nyack High School. The sixty eighth commencement was held June 25. The Woootons lived on Seecend and Garfield Streets. Mr Wooton worked at the Defense Chemical plant in Mason County during World War II. Joyce attended Middleport elementary schools and plans to enter the New Jersey College for Women this fall.

Middleport E. 6 Smith Avert Wooton Southick N. J Joyce Wooten Nyack High School

Youth Society To Meet Tonight at Church

A meeting of the Catholic Youth Society of the Sacred Heart Church is set for this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. The group will include youths from school age to 21. Tentative plans call for a teen center within the parish.

Pomeroy Catholic Youth Society of the Sacred Heart Church Ciub

Hindy Named Manager of Farm Bureau Insurance Den

J. M. has been made manager of the Farm Bureau Insurance Den for Meigs and Gallia Counties in Middleport. He succeeds Philip Bauer, transferred to New Lexington to oversee Perry and Morgan Counties. Hindy and his wife Mary Baker, with their three children, will remain in Middleport.

Middleport J. M Farm Bureau Insurance den Meigs and Gallia Hindy Rutland St Philip Bauer New Lexington Perry Morgan Mary Baker

Parfitt Funeral Set For Wednesday Morning

John Henry Parfitt, 87, died Sunday at his son Edward's Union Avenue home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy John Henry Parfitt Edward Union Avenue Ewing Funeral Home

Boatmen Plan Outing Of Members and Families

Plans for a family get-together by the Outboard Boat Club of Pomroy, with a meeting set for 7 30 p m in City Hall Wednesday. Secretary Nathan Biggs invites all club members to attend this planning session.

Pomeroy Outboard Boat Club of City Hall Nathan Biggs

School Children Paint Murals for Contest

TORONTO The Canadian National Exhibition will award cash prizes for murals paintings and handicrafts by school children. Entries include a Branden Manitoba oil industry mural and a Toronto public school depiction of the new sub way with many other works from across the country. POMEROY Representative George A. Meinhart departs Wednesday for Columbus to handle legislative matters.

Toronto Branden Man Pomeroy George A. Meinhart Columbus

Jo Ann Wilson Wins Scholarship at OU

Jo Ann Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Wilson Beech St has won a freshman scholarship at Ohio University for 1951. Named by Prof G W Starcher scholar ship chairman she will enter Sept 16 and room at Howard Hall. Award due to high academics and future promise. She tied for first among the Class of 1951 girls with Clara Taylor.

Middleport Jo Ann Wilson J. E. Wilson Beech St Ohio University Gr W. Starcher Howard Hall Middleport High School Glee Club

Annual Rutland Garden Club picnic at Young home

Middleport society notes describe the Rutland Garden Club annual picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young on eee Creek Road. Guests enjoyed self-serve refreshments, table decorations of white sweet peas, and varied floral arrangements while members and visitors shared garden talks and stories.

Middleport Rutland Garden Club J. A. Young Eee Creek Young Frank Bean Floyd Thomas Edward French Martha Dowden Washington C. P. Klein James Thomas Karen Carla Miller Charles A. Bradbury Mary Jane Young Pr Winn Don Anderson Cecil Bolin William Folan William Hi Eon Yas P. A. Jividen Cash Jolson Joe Miller James Pitus

Ada Smith Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Daughter’s Home

Mrs Ada Smith aged 92 celebrated her birthday Sunday at the Lansbury home with family. Guests included her sister Mrs Augusta Vining Gilmore, daughter Mrs C Bo Weise, granddaughter Mrs E S Schaaf, and great granddaughter Sally Steanor Schaaf. She received gifts and greetings from friends including Church of Christ members.

Middleport Ada Smith R. C. Lansbury Augusta Vining Gilmore Lansbury Smith C. Bo Weise E. S. Schaaf Sally Steanor Schaaf The Church of Christ

Heath Methodist Church to Hold 8 PM Membership Meeting

Middleport Heath Methodist Church committee on Membership and Evangelism will meet at 8 pm in the church office. Led by Rev. Louis A. Bangerter, the group includes Mrs. W. W. Harrs Emerson Jones Ralph Deliffe Herbert Chambers Mrs. Robert Harris and Clarence McCarley.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter W. W. Harrs Emerson Jones Ralph Deliffe Herbert Chambers Robert Harris Clarence McCarley

Cub Pack Outing Set at Roadside Park Thursday Evening

Middleport reports Cub Pack members and their parents will meet for an outing at Roadside Park on Thursday at 6 p.m. The event invites families to enjoy an orderly gathering and group activities in the local recreation space.

Middleport

Eastern Star Past Matrons Plan Picnic at Long Bottom

In formal meeting at Mrs. Earl Knight home, Evangeline Chapter plans a picnic hosted by Mrs. Max Harrah at Long Bottom with time to be announced by Mrs. Harrah. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Zella Cross Mrs. R. A. Miller and Mrs. JO Leonard. dessert served by Mrs. Keight and daughter Carolyn Sue.

Middleport Earl Knight Association of Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Max Harrah Long Bottom Harrah W. W. Hayes Zella Cross R. A. Miller

Christened Son and Church Guests Reported in Widdleport News

Mrs Wert Dean hosted Wert Dean and family guests at the Church of Christ parsonage. Robert William Haptonstall, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Haptonstall, was christened at First Presbyterian Church by Rev Howard Ruppelt. After services a family dinner followed at Palmer Street home. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Sharp and sons Bobby and Gary from Laurelville. Roger Emmish and daughters Sally and Becky traveled to Detroit after a trip.

Meigs General Hospital Admits and Births List

Meigs General Hospital records admissions for Bob Cline Alliance and several residents, including Mrs. L. R. Gluesencamp Portland, Mrs. Jay Hall Cheshire, Mrs. John Crew Syracuse, Mrs. Guyore Middleport, Susan Lynie Pomeroy, Imogene Edwards Pomeroy, Margaret Bays Akron, Charles Haas New Richmond, Clifford Decker Racine, Mrs. Chester Barnhart near Pomeroy, Mrs. Olie Heiney Letart Falls, and Wendell Barrett and infant son Langsville. Births include Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hall Cheshire with a daughter, plus other listed parents and families.

Bob Cline Alliance L. R. Gluesencamp Portland Jay Hall Cheshire John Crew Syracuse Guyore

Pomeroy Court Fines Man in Traffic Signal Case

Sidney McMillen of New Haven West Virginia was fined one dollar and costs after being cited by Patrolman Russell Bailey for crashing a red traffic signal at Main and Court in Meigs County court. James F Holter age 43 and Florence M Keen age 21, both of Racine, appeared to obtain a marriage license.

Pomeroy Sidney McMillen New Haven W. Va Sidney A. Spencer McMillen Russell Bailey Main Court James F. Holter Florence M. Keen Racine

Comedian Is Serious Messenger Boy Aims for Radio Career

WEST COLUMBIA. George Stewart 13 son of Mr and Mrs Albert Stewart shows a serious streak as Messenger carrier for the paper. In a short time he built a route from 64 to 76 daily plus 8 Sunday, bought a bicycle and saved money. He has won the World Of Fun Contest for Messenger carriers and promotes special magazine offers. He is proficient in electric Spanish guitar, has had a tryout at Gallipolis, maintains top grades with all A’s and B’s, loves fishing, is active in 4-H, attends church, and lists football as his favorite sport. He hopes to pursue radio as a career.

West Columbia George Stewart Albert Stewart George Pomeroy Coney Island Gallipolis Cecorke

Ex Middleport Man Is State Parks Chief

Jennings Keffer, formerly of Middleport, has been named superintendent of state parks. The Keffer family will move to Columbus where they own a two apartment home with Mr Keffer's parents. They will occupy one apartment currently rented by Mr and Mrs Gordon Harris and their sons Nicky and Jimmy.

Middleport- 1 Jennings Keffer Middleport Vhe Keffers Columbus Keffer Dana Daniels Gordon Harris and Sons Nicky Jimmy

Darst in Aid Course and Red Cross Report

Private Basil Darst of 216 Condor Street received the standard first aid certificate after completing an Army sponsored course in accident prevention and first aid. He is with the 928 EAG at Brize Norton England and was selected for the safety school by his commanding officer.

Pomeroy Red Cross European Basil Darst Condor St. Oe Darst Brize Norton England Nix

River traffic at Galipolis locks and Kanawha district

Boats reported in the Galipolis Locks included Kenna down at 2 26 a m Stevenson down 11 30 a m Steel City up 7 30 p m Dauntless up 8 25 p m E Hatfield up 9 10 p m Jefferson down 10 45 p m trading tows with Casablanca Another list shows Solway up Laondom 10 00 am Chris up Winfield 9 50 am Merrill up Winfield 12 55 pm Pennsylvania down 1 45 pm Jones down 1 pm Forsythia up 11 11 am Castie down 11 17 2 pm Laughlin up 19 noon Atlas up 19 2 10 pm Cherokee down 9 40 am Dravo and Virginia down 10 40 am Francis up 10 50 am Coe up 1 74 feet readings and gauge figures noted for Kanawha Montgom 15 9 13 3 and 13 feet Point Pleasant gauge data referenced.

Gallipolis Galipelis Kenna Stevenson Steel City Dauntless E. Hatfield Jefferson Casablanca Kanawha River Solway Laondom Chri Winfield Merrill Pennsylvania Jones Forsythia Castie Laughlin Atlas Cherokee Dravo Virginia Francis Coe Pete Gilde Suess Saeen Kanawoo

Search for Miss Melton Body Intensified at Gallipolis Dam

The Gallipolis search for Dorothy Melton intensified after the discovery of Mark Esley White near the Gallipolis lock and dam. Boats and Sea Scouts aided by Troopmaster Garland Nibert were mobilized. parents visited the scene as debris-clearing continued at sunrise.

Miss Melton Gallipolis Dorothy Melton Mark Esley White Hugo Pierotti Gallipolis Lock and Dam Garland Nibert O. R. Gilmore Lower River Road Pierotti Abner Pleasants White

Waiting Time for Licenses May Be Enforced

Gallipolis Judge John W. Howell weighs invoking the five day waiting period for marriage licenses. He sees merit in enforcement and would give advance notice to avoid inconvenience. No date is set. previously he curtailed licenses issued to out of county residents, reducing volume. Exceptions likely for service members on leave.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Howell

New Marriage License Book Costs for County

Judge John W. Howell faces a change in law requiring full recording of marriage licenses with date and complete details for divorced applicants. The current book only notes divorces, so a new book costing more than 135 dollars will be needed when the law takes effect.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Howell

Canterbury Rites Planned for Charles Canterbury

MIDDLEPORT Funeral services will be held in Charleston for Charles Canterbury, 81, who died at his home on North Second Street. He leaves his wife Gertrude and children Betty Spel in Charleston Joe G Canterbury of Charleston Charles William of Fort Worth Texas Thelma Barringer of Akron Clara E Jackson of Baltimore and sister Sadie Barker of Nelsonville. A native of Gallipolis he was a Spanish American War veteran and member of the Knights of Pythias of Charleston.

Middleport Charleston Charles Canterbury Second Ave Gertrude Betty Sp Elin Joe G. Canterbury Charles William Fort Worth Texas Thelma Barringer Akron Clara E. Jackson Baltimore Sadie Barker Nelsonville Gallipolis Knights of Pythias

Hospital Notes Listing Local Residents and Births

Holzer Hospital notes list several local residents and births including Mrs Earl Moore of Gallipolis with a son Joseph Mantz of Wellston and multiple other patients from Gallipolis Gallia and nearby towns. The list names Edward A Hughes Millersport Ohio Mrs S Young Apple Grove W John F Clack Bidwell Bretda Shaffer Oak Hill Robert Lee Queen Gallipolis and many others including several with babies.

Joseph Mantz Wellston Earl Moore Gallipolis Edward A. Hughes Millersport Ohio John F. Clack Bidwell Bretda Shaffer Oak Hill Robert Lee Queen Henry Cherrington Gallipac

State Auditor Starts Examination of Books

Gallia county details: Claude Tolle, former examiner for State Auditor Joe Ferguson, began a review of books for all county departments on Monday. The audit is expected to last several months.

Gallipolis Claude Tolle Joe Ferguson

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