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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1952

Page

2

Pomeroy Residents to Confer with Army Engineers on Flood Damage

A delegation from Pomeroy including Mayor Delmar Canaday and officials will travel to Huntington, West Virginia to meet U S Army Corps of Engineers officials. They plan to present data detailing flood damages since Eure canal dam operations began and press for relief and clearer aid amid higher water levels.

Pomeroy Huntington W. Va U. S. Corps of Engineers Delmar A. Canaday Canaday City Hall O'Brien Eure U. S. Army Associated Press Fred Crow, Jr John Duerr G. H. Ewing A. R. Knight

Mrs Reibel Dies at 73 in Pomeroy

Hannah Elizabeth Reibel died about noon Saturday at the home of her son Clarence Swauger in Harrisonville. She leaves two other sons Ray Swauger Crooksville and Paul Reibel Weeksville NC, a sister Mrs Mary Jane Archer Pomeroy, three brothers John Moore Ranzo Moore Mt Vernon and Earl Akron. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing funeral home with visitation allowed. burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Hannah Elizabeth Reibel Clarence Swauger Harrisonville Ray Swauger Crooksville Paul Reibel Weeksville N. C Mary Jane Archer John Moore Ranzo Moore Mt. Vernon Earl Akron Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove

Store Glass Broken Meigs Man Is Fined

Douglas Sayre of Antiquity was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by Mayor Sidney T. Russell after pleading guilty to destruction of property. He allegedly broke a Wallace Jewelry Store window on North Second Avenue when the shop was closed Thursday afternoon.

Middleport Douglas Sayre Antiquity Sidney T. Russell Sayre Wallace Jewlry N. Second Ave

Site Beautification Project Postponed in Middleport

Beautification of sites around Middleport corporation signs at north and south village ends was postponed from Saturday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon. A state highway landscaper will supervise the activities. Sponsored by the Middleport Garden Club and the Amateur Gardeners Club. Chairs are Mrs. Garen Stansbury and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd.

Middleport Middleport Corporation Middleport Garden Club Amateur Gardeners Club Garen Stansbury Bruce Lloyd

Athens County Court Orders Publication Notice in Nell Duke Case

Athens County Common Pleas Court orders service by publication for Nell Duke in case 20000, seeking partition and sale of 154 acres in Waterloo Township, plus related interests. Notice targets Nell Duke last known in Hattiesburg Mississippi and unknown heirs, with April 12, 1952 deadline to answer.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Wilda Heatherly Champlin Nell Duke Nellie State of Ohio Emises Nel Duke Common Pleas Court Waterloo County of Athens Ohio Company S. F. Beverage Mary R. Young Marie R. Young John M. Scott Francis D. Wione D. White

Pomeroy Bend Juvenile Grange plans and activities

Pomeroy Bend Juvenile Grange 890 met Friday at the Second Ward Fire House with Janet Bowers as master. They planned seed purchases for Junior Fair entries and a game book for lectures, chose rope tying and nylon hose flower projects, and discussed tree planting efforts. A scavenger hunt and refreshments were arranged for the next meeting, with officers' practice set for March 26.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Second Ward Janet Bowers Polly Legar

Sacred Heart Guild Met After Lenten Devotions

The Sacred Heart Guild met Friday evening with Rev Father Voytke leading prayer. Helen Waddell presided, followed by reports from secretary Mrs Robert O Malley and treasurer Miss Margaret Clifford. Walter Harris reported on selling greeting cards and paper napkins. Several members were appointed to committees for March and April, and plans were set for a St Patrick s Day party Sunday evening in the church basement.

Theodore Beegie Homer Brickles Mary Burkett Genevieve Burns

Friendly Circle meeting at Federated Church

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church. Mrs. R. C. Melbourne said Mrs. Fred Blaettar will be devotional leader.

Pomeroy Theodorus Council Daughters of America Meeting

Theodorus Council of the Daughters of America will hold a meeting Monday evening at the DAV Hall in Pomeroy. Members are urged to attend.

Pomeroy — Theodorus Council, Daughters of America DAV Hall

Weekend visits span Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mrs O Malley and sons Ben and Mark traveled to Martins Ferry Ohio to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Poth while Mr O Malley conducts business in Columbus. Arthur Ebersbach Jr of Philadelphia arrived to visit his father Arthur Ebersbach Sr in town. Jo Ellen Follrod joined a party in Point Pleasant and stayed with Huerta Costen as a house guest. Mr and Mrs H E Boney spent the weekend in Marietta with their families.

Robert O’malley Ben Mark Martins Ferry Ohio Huberta Costen H. E. Boney Marietta H. D. Boney D. H. Stage

SHAWNEE GROUP PRESENTS SAFETY PLAY AT SUNSHINE CLASS

Members of the Sunshine Workers Sunday school class at the Methodist Church staged a safety program with readings and musical numbers including a vocal duet Mississippi and piano solo Irish. Marjorie Sarvis presided as president. Reports were given by Lilly Bishop and Sue Ricketts. A pot luck lunch followed. Noted graduates Duane Hannah and Ned Blake Jr. were mentioned along with visiting relatives and local attendees.

Sunshine Workers Stella Bishop Mississippi Janice Jean Manning Mom Joyce Jo Puterbaugh Sue Ricketts Marjorie Sarvis Jesus Loves Lilly Mary Belle Warren Lilly Bishop Erma Morgan Virginia Dishon Nancy MacEachen Barbara Craig Margaret Hopkins Joyce Puterbaugh Bill Hannah Duane Hannah Ohio State University Columbus Ned Blake, Jr OSU College of Commerce Ned Blake Joan Ward Abbie Colvin Dayton Raymond Ward John Norris Elyria Elizabeth Norris Margaret Honkins

Arnold Rites Set Tuesday

Mrs Virginia Fulwider Arnold 88 widow of John Arnold died Sunday at her Millersport home after a two week illness. Surviving are four sons Albert Greensboro N C George Modesto Earl Girard Arthur Millersport two daughters Hoyt Haning Millersport Edna Hoffner Chillicothe a brother Marion Fulwider 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a Methodist. Funeral services set for 1 p m Tuesday in Baltimore with Johnson funeral home in charge grave side in Wells Cemetery Downington Meigs County at 3 p m Tuesday.

Arnold Methodist Church Baltimore Johnson Funeral Home Meigs County Wells Cemetery Downington

Child Becomes Lost During Shopping Trip

Robert Short, two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Tracy Short of Letart Route 2, wandered from his parents during a shopping trip in a local dime store. He was found by unidentified people and brought to the mayor's office before being reunited with his grateful parents after police assistance.

Middleport Robert Short Tracy Short Letart

Warrant Withdrawn With Conditions In Barrett Case

A peace warrant against Henry Barrett by wife Mrs. Henry Barrett was withdrawn with Mayor Sidney T. Russell’s consent. Barrett must leave town and obtain employment. Police had picked him up this week on a disorderly conduct charge.

Middleport Henry Barrett Sidney T. Russell Barrett

Village Council Considers Appeal Against Phone Rate Increase

Pomeroy officials plan an appeal against a sharp emergency rate hike by the Associated Telephone Co. The council, led by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday, meets at 8 p.m. in City Hall. Council member Howard Kitchen is hospitalized at Meigs General Hospital.

Pomeroy Delmar A. Canaday Canaday Associated Telephone Co Howard Kitchen Meigs General Hospital

Wellston Hi-Times Wins Fourth in Scholastic Contest

The Wellston high school newspaper Hi-Times earned a fourth place rating in the 28th annual contest for student newspapers and magazines. About 1300 newspapers and 800 yearbooks entered the competition announced by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on Saturday.

Wellston Hi-Times Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Mil ton Little Home Fire Noted in Middleport

Middleport Fire Department answered a call in lower Middleport reporting a Mil ton Little residence on fire. Flames were extinguished before the engine arrived and only minor damage occurred.

Middleport Lower Middleport Milton Little

Gallia Man Jailed on Intoxication Charge

Gallia man John Hurt 37 of Gallipolis was picked up after a report of a strange acting man near Russell Street Gravel Hill. He was jailed on an intoxication charge with hearing set for tonight. The article also notes the Black Hills area as North America's oldest mountain region.

Middleport John Hurt Gallipolis Russell St. Gravel Hill South Dakota Black Hills

Pomeroy Glee Clubs Set Friday Pop Concert

Pomeroy Senior High and Junior High glee clubs present a 8 p.m. Friday concert in the junior high auditorium under Mrs. Lucille Swackhammer. The program includes selections by the girls and junior high chorus with soloists Donna Van Meter and Sharon Ihle featuring piano duets by Barbara Wehring and Mary Robinson.

Pomeroy Lucille Swackhammer Girls Glee Club Donna van Meter Jack Ratcliff Sylvia Sharon Ihle Barbara Wehring Mary Robinson Mary Robinson and Concluding Numbers of the Girls’ Glee Club Gate of Heaven

Scouts Star Gazing Trip Cut Short by Snowstorm

Middleport Explorer Scouts accompanying Troop 45 leaders were forced to cut short a weekend at the Chester Bay Scout cabin after a midnight star gazing trip encountered a snowstorm. Thirty three scouts and leaders attended worship at Chester Methodist Church and observed flag rituals before returning to the cabin.

Middleport Explorer Chester Bay John Vroman Mit White Howard Dailey Richard Karr Chester Methodist Church Don Mills Chester Cabin

Middleport party marks Mrs McKnight and Clifford Ervin birthday

In Middleport on March 12 Mrs Eileen McKnight hosted a Western themed party at 185 Front Street for her 20th birthday and Clifford Ervin's first. Guests included Dana Adrian and family from Gallipolis, Durst family from Cheshire, several Middleport residents, and cowboy book favors were given. The gathering featured a chuck wagon style meal, hot chocolate, and a screening of The Lone Ranger, with gifts opened and napkins decorated with Double Bar B insignia. Invitations were arranged by Mrs Bachtel and her daughters Carol and Katherine.

Middleport Eileen McKnight Front St George Durst Frances James Cheshire Nellie Hanson Daly Mary Francis Harold Pomeroy Alma Frazier Frances Martin Mary Nelson Joe Workman Osby Martin Patty Bobby Edward Martin Sheryl Maxine Hartung Rosemary Donnie Clifford Ervin Charlie Bush John Allensworth Charles Swackhammer Richard Wilson Tom Ball James Jobb James Hamer Karl Beck Jimmy Henry Fultz Ricky Stupeck Mrs. Bachtel Carol Katherine

Birthday party march links to a village birthday cake

Diane McComas led the grand march at a birthday party for her companion Butch Bachtel who had turned seven the day before. Mrs. L E McComas hosted a party in his honor the next afternoon with cake candles and green and white cupcakes.

Middleport Diane McComas Butch Bachtel L. E. McComas Forrest Bachtel McComas Bachtel Robert McElhinney Jacob Schafer Mabel Keller

Middleport wedding ties families in Racine ceremony

Miss Georgianna Hartenbach and Mr. Ralph Grimm were married Saturday evening at Racine Baptist Church with Rev. T. T. Shelton officiating. Attending were Harold Hubbard and James Simpson with his daughter Sandra, followed by a reception at Mrs. Mayme Hartenbach's home. The couple will reside in the Ervin apartment on Beech Street, Middleport. Grimm is son of Mrs. Hubbard and works at Pomeroy Motor Co. Simpson is the bride’s brother.

Middleport Racine Georgianna Hartenbach Ralph Grimm Racine Baptist Church T. T. Shelton Harold Hubbard James E. Simpson Sandra Mayme Hartenbach

Calling All Cowboys Celebrate Butch Bachtel Seventh Birthday

Eleven friends were invited to Butch Bachtel's seventh birthday at the Double Bar B Ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bachtel. The party occurred Saturday afternoon with a round-up time theme and boys arriving in cowboy attire bearing gifts.

Middleport Butch Forrest) Bachtel Forrest Bachtel

Losing 30 Lbs with Rennel Promise of Rapid Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Rennel liquid concentrate claiming rapid 30 pound loss and renewed energy. It instructs mixing four ounces with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle, taking two tablespoons daily, and offers a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen. Consumers are urged to buy genuine Rennel and return empty bottles.

Pleasant City Ohio Inc Renne

Middleport PTA to Convene at High School Tonight

The Middleport Parents Teacher Association meets at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Fifth and Sixth Grade pupils present a program. President Mrs Hylda Rice says an executive board special meeting will start at 7. The Band Boosters will meet after the session and program.

Middleport Middleport Parents-Teacher Association Hylda Rice

Heath Methodist Class 12 Meeting Cancelled

Middleport reports the March meeting of Heath Methodist Church Class 12 is canceled due to special services at the church on March 20 and 30 conducted by Mario Cappelli of Oak Park Illinois. The class is asked to attend the opening night services on Thursday March 20 as a group.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church Mario Cappelli Oak Park

Easter Party Honors Earl McKinley Jr at Jack's Dairy Bar

Earl McKinley Jr. was guest of honor at an after party and after show refreshments at Jack's Dairy Bar Saturday evening planned by his mother Mrs. O. E. McKinley. Easter eggs and funny books were given as favors to children Donnie Dillon Gary Ray Cooper Roland Morris Clarence Stewart Gary Ault and Michael Rice.

Middleport Earl McKinley, Jr Jack's Dairy Bar O. E. McKinley Donnie Dillon Gary Ray Cooper Roland Morris Clarence Stewart Gary Ault Michael Rice

Ginthers Host Dinner with Hawkins Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Robert Franklin Ginther hosted a dinner Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs Ginthers parents Mr and Mrs John Hawkins Jr and daughter Juanita. Hawkinses bought Arthurs Covert property on S Fourth Ave former home of Wayland Covert. They will move from Swift apartment on S Third Ave.

Middleport Robert Franklin Ginther

Meeting Postponed by P. M. Club Co-hosts

A P. M. Club meeting at the home of Mrs. Walter Crooks, originally set for Wednesday evening, has been postponed one week. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Crooks and Mrs. Charles Murray.

Middleport P. M. Club Walter Crooks Crooks Charles Murray

Motorist Fined for DUI in St Albans

Tom Patterson of Route 3 St Albans West Virginia was fined 100 dollars plus costs in the court of Justice of the Peace Percy L Peoples on a driving while under influence charge. Patterson was arrested by the State Highway Patrol, records show.

Pomeroy Tom Patterson St. Albans W. Va Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Charles Russell Patterson State Highway Patrol

Willing Workers 4-H elect new officers in March meeting

The Willing Workers 4-H Club met with adviser Mrs. Ralph Turner on March 10 with eight members and four visitors. Janet Turner was elected secretary. next meeting set for April 14 at 7 30 p.m with Avanel Radekin. Pa Tucker's Little Helpers met at Olive Orange High School March 11 with 17 members and four visitors. 1952 officers elected. James Brannon reports next meeting March 21 at 8 p.m.

Ralph Turner Janet Turner Avanel Radekin Pa Tucker Olive Orange High School James Brannon

Langsville 4-H Club Elects 1952 Officers at March Meeting

Langsville Go-Getters 4-H Club held its first 1952 meeting March 10 at adviser Edward Evans home with 10 members present. Officers elected were Larry Morris president Charles Bowles vice president Ronald Evans secretary Eddie Evan treasurer Duanne Barr recreation leader Larry Pickens news reporter and Jack Morris health and safety leader. Other members include Carroll Carpenter Robert Carpenter and Ralph Knapp.

Langsville Go-Getters Edward Evans Larry Morris Charles Bowles Ronald Evans Eddie Evan Duanne Barr Larry Pickens Jack Morris Carroll Carpenter Robert Carpenter Ralph Knapp

First Meeting of Junior Jolly Neighbors Club Held

The inaugural meeting at adviser Mary Bradford's home on March 13 enrolled 21 members. Officers elected include Mary Alice Nease president Linda Mallory vice president Ann Sargent secretary treasurer Joan Wickline recreation leader Arlene Theiss news reporter Patsy Roush health chairman and Lena Neville assistant recreation leader. The group's 1952 project is Salads Sandwiches and Summer Drinks with Mary Euler hosting March 20 at 4 p.m.

Jolly Neighbors Club Mary Bradford Mary Alice Nease Linda Mallory Ann Sargent Joan Wickline Arlene Theiss Patsy Roush Lena Neville Mary Euler

Alice Fisher Elected President of Morning Star Club

Alice Fisher was elected president of the Morning Star Happy Go Lucky Club at a March 12 meeting with adviser Mrs Lee Johnson. Eight members and three visitors attended. Other officers include Phyllis Van Meter vice president Phyllis Ihle secretary treasurer Delores Kraeuter news reporter Annabel Rose recreation leader and Louise Fisher assistant leader.

Alice Fisher Morning Star Happy

Death of Floyd Chapman ruled no foul play

Floyd Chapman 47 died from injuries after an apparent fall under a truck while releasing a tailgate lever at work Saturday. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Letart Falls Methodist Church. He served on the Southern Local School District Board of Education and Racine Masonic Lodge 461. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled no foul play.

Pomeroy Floyd Chapman Letart Falls Chapman Southern Local School District Board of Education Racine

John Custer Rites To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for John Custer of Minersville will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Pomeroy with Rev. O G McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy. Friends may call at the Minersville residence. Pallbearers are nephews Victor Hannahs Hugh Custer Willard Durst Willis Durst John Savage Jr Gerald Amberger.

Middleport John Custer Minersville United Methodist Church Pomeroy O. G. McKinney Charleston Beech Grove Victor Hannahs Hugh Custer Willard Willis Durst John Savage, Jr Gerald Amberger

State Legion Officer Speaks at Rutland Meeting

John Jack Macrea state director of membership for the Ohio American Legion spoke at Rutland Post birthday celebration and meeting Saturday evening. He was weekend guest of C J Rhodes Meigs County veterans service officer who also spoke at the gathering.

Middleport John Jack) Macrea Department of Ohio American Legion Rutland American Legion Post C. J. Rhodes N. Second Ave Meigs County Veterans’ Service

Funeral services for Christie Krautter held at Ewing

Christie Krautter 55 died Saturday at his residence on aye Avenue. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Ewing funeral home. A World War I veteran, he is survived by sister Mrs. Nellie Swartz Mason City and brothers Richard Mason City and Harry Vienna West Virginia.

Middleport 5000 Letters Mailed For Easter Seal Campaign

Meigs County Society for Crippled Children mails over 5000 Easter Seal letters this week. Lee W. McComas, superintendent of Middleport schools, chairs the 1952 drive, with Middleport High School commercial students typing addresses. Officers include J. H. Grate president and Mrs. Don Betzing vice president.

Middleport Meigs County Meigs County Society For Crippled Children Lee W. McComas Middle Art Schools Middleport High School Vinas Lee McComas Meigs County Society For The J. H. Grate Don Betzing Howard Nolan Theodore Reed K. D. Amsbury Virgil Atkins Nelle Bing L. FE. Burford Clarence Chase J. J. Davis Whitney Ingraham R. L. Jacobs William H. Jeric William Morgan Vernon Nease O. O. Patterson Jack Robson Catherine Shaverinsky H. E. Shields H.E. Starkey Edna K. Stewart Henry Wippel Helen Woodyard

Teacher Attends Ohio Education Association Conclave

Mrs. Guy Reynolds kindergarten teacher from Middleport represented local schools at the Ohio Education Association conference in Columbus. The theme was Working Together for the Improvement of Education. 600 attended the general assembly dinner with speaker Dr. William G. Carr. Reynolds praised workshop sessions and banquet speakers and noted meeting Mrs. Hester Wickens of Zanesville.

Middleport Ohio Education Association United States Columbus Guy Reynolds Reynolds Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club Hester Wickens McIntosh Zanesville

Meigs County Land Transfers Record Clip

The Meigs County transfer list shows multiple affidavits and certificates of transfer across Salisbury Salem Port landtownships and Orange Pomeroy Minersville Scipio Curtis Wolfe areas. Named grantees include Ethel Thaxton Cecil Thaxton Sylvan Cleland Dolly Cleland and many others with parcels ranging from 1.25 to 26.34 acres.

William M. Rife Ethel Thaxton Eva Milliron Benjamin Rife Bonnie Rife Salisbury Township Bertha Rife Marvin Milliron Cecil Thaxton Clara Easterday Sylvan J. Cleland Dolly Cleland Salem Township African Methodist Episcopal Church of Rutland F. L. McKnight Portland Bessie McKnight Rutland Nazarene Church Rutland Dorothy Durst Sidney W. Durst Omar Bays Sutton Township Thomas W. Davidson Garnet Davidson Middleport Horton Arnold Rosemary Arnold Grover Arnold Violet Arnold Pomeroy Clara Schaefer Freda Mitch Chester William C. Keebaugh Clive C. Keebaugh Orange Township

Rubber Plantation Trees Yield Four to Five Pounds Annually

The article notes that most rubber plantation trees produce four to five pounds of rubber each year, indicating typical output levels for the cultivation.

Two Artists Congratulated After Huntington TV Show

Middleport residents applaud Miss Lois Ann Chapman a tap dancer and Mrs. Lillian Lewis Stieff the accompanist and soloist as they congratulate winners from a Huntington station TV talent show. Mrs. Stieff a long time piano soloist performed Tribune Telegraph March composed by Professor James T. Lewis who at 89 still teaches at Gallipolis State Hospital several days weekly.

Middleport Lois Ann Chapman Lillian Lewis Stieff Huntington Stieff James T. Lewis Tribune Telegraph Lewis Gallipolis State Hospital

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