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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1957
Page
2
Emmet Peoples, a local attorney from Pomeroy, set out to Columbus to visit his three daughters but took a 60 hour detour to California. He flew to Los Angeles visited a cousin, then played a fiddle tune while flying over Denver, claiming to be the first Pomeroy man to fiddle over Denver.
Cedrick W. Clark resigns as Meigs County Common Pleas judge effective May 1 to practice law in Pomeroy. A World War veteran, he served 1941 43 on the bench and as lieutenant colonel in reserves. he studied at Michigan Law School and has been county prosecuting attorney. The Clarks have two children.
A summary of church schedules in Middleport lists Nazarene, Baptist, Church of Christ, and other denominations. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with 9:30 a.m. Bible school, plus evening services around 7:30 p.m. Various sermon topics and midweek prayer meetings are noted, with later summer schedule adjustments.
POMEROY data indicates pressure canner gauge tests will be offered by the County Agricultural Extension Office from Monday through Saturday, April 1 to 6. Geneva Nolan notes the tests prepare for the canning season and invites residents to bring labeled lids and describe any difficulties to the extension office in the courthouse.
In Middleport the historic weeping willow on Brownell Avenue will be removed after roots damaged sewers basements and sidewalks. Neighborhood residents recall years of children playing and swapping toys beneath its branches.
The 35th District 13 Daughters of America rally, hosted by the Marietta Council 282, will take place April 11 at 1 p m in the Betsy Mills Club Marietta. Mrs Margaret Kistler district deputy from Logan Ohio presides with Fay Parlin as general chairlady. Mayor Forster Farley will give the welcome. Rev Harry Elbert will invoke. Kathryn Hayman district councilor will open the rally. State and national officers listed include Mildred Rennick Edith Wakely Margaret Kistler Hazel Anderson Irene Porter Pribble Wilson Edith Betzing and Margaret Daniels. An attendance of about 250 is expected.
Mrs Homer Cook introduces Mission U S A by James W Hoffman during the Miller McKay Circle WSCS gathering at Heath Methodist Church. The program covers Hoffmans life as a teacher musician writer and world traveler and cites the church as a going and growing institution. Lenten devotions feature poems and meditations and a piano prelude closes the session.
Asa Bradbury celebrated his eighth birthday with a Cub Scout outfit from his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bradbury. The party at his home on S Third Avenue drew 31 children and featured an Easter Bunny cake and ice cream. Guests included Jimmy Hackett Debra Grueser Sue Rue Dennis Everson Janice Schmoll Bobby Schmoll Stephen and Stephanie.
Judge John C. Bacon affirmed school administrators may regulate student dress and appearance. He cited surveys showing Elvis style haircuts and similar dress linked to poorer students, and he said such attire can be a diversionary act.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Mahlon A. of Gallipolis attended a KK of P district meeting in Castle Hall. Fides Lodge planned future meetings and a work session at the hall Monday evening. Paul Haptonstall, chancellor commander, said details would be announced later. Ice cream cake and coffee were served to 15 attendees.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarice Wallace of New Haven West Virginia. Admitted were Clarice Wallace New Haven and Veatrice Nice Racine Route 2. Discharged were Charles Roger Point Pleasant and Lillian Gress Chester.
Mrs. William Childs hosted her Canasta Club this week at sister Mrs Virgil Brown's home in Pomeroy. Guest from Columbus was Mrs. Robert Franklin Ginther. Prizes went to Mrs. Ginther Mrs Edward T French Mrs Donald Mills and Mrs Charles Asa Bradbury. Other attendees included Mrs. Richard Gress Mrs. Robert Schmoll and Mrs Brown. A salad course was served.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Fugate in Huntington drew relatives including Mrs. George Sauer Mrs. Charlotte Fugate Mrs. Harold Rusk and George Sauer among others. Mrs. Fugate died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday and several local residents were noted visiting Huntington and assisting during the bereavement.
A silver tea at the home of Mrs. Cedric Clark in Middleport on Tuesday April 23 will open the annual American Cancer Society drive. Meigs County unit plans were discussed at the Supt. L. W. McComas office meeting with Mrs. Clark presiding. Salem Center Methodist Church will donate bandages. reports noted several patients aided last month. Attendees: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Catherine Shavorinsky, Nina Russell, Frances Roush, Mrs. Everett Hayes, Mrs. Lawrence Bing, Supt. McComas.
County eighth graders will take state tests in arithmetic English science and geography. About 320 students are expected to participate with tests administered on April 12 said elementary supervisor Robert Bowen.
Lenten services at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport end tonight with the Miller-McKay Circle of WSCS attending in a group. Organist Mrs. C. M. Hennessy will provide special music. Last night young church members attended and a trio Sharon Jones Vera Covert Shirley Roush sang There Is A Green Hill.
The Racine Methodist and Baptist Churches launch a joint project Evangelism through Motion Pictures this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Racine Methodist Church. Upcoming screenings include No Greater Power Miracle of Love and Walking With God on April 13 and April 27 respectively, all start times 7:30 p.m.
POMEROY Geneva Nolan county home economics demonstration agent attends District Home Demonstration Council meeting at the Christian Church in Jackson. Committees will decide if the council meets during National Home Demonstration Week in April or in the fall.
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