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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
9
Mrs Mildred Spray was elected a member of the Democratic central committee in Nelsonville's First Ward Second Precinct, running without opposition in Tuesday's primary. her name was unintentionally omitted from the published list.
Middleport hosts the Fourth Annual Spring Flower Show May 13 14 at Rupp Motor Co 157 Walnut St with chairs from The Amateur Gardeners Club and The Middleport Garden Club. Public hours 2 to 9 p m May 13 and 2 to 6 p m May 14.
United Mine Workers of America local 1 will hold a 4 p.m. Sunday meeting at Woodman Hall for coal miners of Pomeroy Bend Meigs and Gallia counties inviting all members and locals to attend.
Scipio High School will present The Antics of Andy a three act farce this Friday at the auditorium. John Edmonds directs with Lelia Hysell handling programs and Zelma Wears posters. Cast includes Pansy Turner Lavern Chase Francis Foley Edwin Oberholzer Ermal Chase Virginia Welch Stanley Beal Flora Douglas Rosella Bergan Mae Dwelly Melvin Morris Kermit Epple Dale Haning and Paul Mason. Orin Smith is principal.
Mrs. George Post of Huntington moved furniture to Huntington after a day at home. The Bashares of Jackson spent a weekend here. The Robinsons of Akron visited family. Mrs. Pearl Boice and Mrs. Jessie Robinson sustained an arm injury. Local couples hosted guests from Columbus Gallipolis Poca and Porters. Gloria Shoemaker vacationed with parents Hal and Gloria Shoemaker.
Attendees at a state Future Homemakers of America meeting in Columbus included Maxine Siders Joan Snowden Eleanor Myers Roberta Swadley and Avanell Jordan Miss Freda Wood joined them Allen Biddle has recovered from illness Carl Denison is convalescing after surgery Julia Trotter aged six was honored at a party Invitations went to numerous local residents and relatives Mr and Mrs Nelson Phillips plan moving arrangements. Mrs O F Stansbury is noted in closing.
The Church of God in Corning invites the public to a youth convention on Saturday May 6 with Rev. E M Berry of Bridgeport as guest speaker. Also noted are ill Chester Post and WSCS meeting rescheduled to May 9 due to May 2 primary elections. Funeral for Robert Furney 5 held at Oakfield Baptist with burial nearby.
A Northwestern Ohio accident cost a man his life after a ladder slipped while unsafe footwear was used. He spent four years in hospital before dying. Safety shoes cost only a few dollars and could have prevented this tragedy.
The Rev. Fr. William A. Kelly, pastor of St. Andrews Nelsonville since 1932, is named pastor of St. Ambrose Belpre by Bishop John King Massie. He will be replaced by Rev. Fr. Edwin E. Yocke from Miltonsburg. Dedication of Mount St. Mary Hospital marked the 18th anniversary of Kelly’s priesthood.
Dexter residents and relatives visit friends and family across Middleport Pomeroy Parkersburg Fostoria and Columbus. The notes mention multiple visits including Mrs Martha Chapman Mrs Emma Romine Mrs Nora Amos and Mr Charles Steele and celebrate Charles Amos birthday with a family dinner.
Mr and Mrs Willis Warthman hosted guests from Lancaster and Bremen areas while Carl Engle and others attended local events. Several couples and families from Logan Rockbridge and Neshoro shared evenings and weekends with relatives, including Nora Warthman and the Nihisers, reflecting a busy social season in the region.
Charles Russell Vinton and Lena Sweeney with Hugh Jefferson and Byrd Sweeney in Athens joined by Goldin McCarley and Don Watsons families for supper. Marie Alexander visited Gallipolis with Ed Judy and Kathryn Alexander. Piano pupils from Winton and Bidwell Porter enjoyed a spring recital. Della Fishbaugh bought Jackson St property, with Ward family set to occupy one dwelling. Emma Matthews left for an extended stay with a Carroll relative. By Byrd Alexander.
Dr. J. M. Goodman described three and a half years as a prisoner of war after the Philippines fall. He and a colleague served in Manila camps, aided Allied and Filipino troops, and fought disease amid harsh conditions. He spoke on Japan’s governance and education as a path to reform, noting he was near Nagasaki during the atom bomb period.
Funeral services for Fletcher Boso 62 of Portland will be held Friday at 2 p m in Mt Zion Church Belleville West Virginia He died Wednesday about noon Survived by brother Harry Boso Sandyville sister Mrs Clyde Smith Rav enswood and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at Trevey Finsterwald funeral home until noon Friday Burial in Mt Zion Cemetery Belleville
Middleport sees a Civil Service exam for stationary boiler firemen in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. The annual pay ranges from 2252 to 2570 dollars. Applications and info are available from Miss Hazel Van Cooney at the Middleport post office.
MIDDLEPORT Warren Bayes uncle of Mrs Clarence Stewart Wellston died. Mrs Stewart received word of his death. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Early Roush visited Rev and Mrs O Connor of New Vienna Ohio. WSCS met at Mrs Eileen Buck's home with 15 members. Elizabeth Roush won first place in a cookie baking contest at an Ohio Valley Grange meeting. H L Sayre second, Earl Roush third. May 12 shows first and second degree work. degree team to rehearse May 8. Bertha Robinson visited Cottageville West Virginia and returned with her mother Lily Stover. Cecil Stover and Parkersburg visit Earl Robinson. O Sayre of Columbus stayed with Herb and Elizabeth Sayre. guests included Mrs Edward Beegle Zanesville and Camilla Sayre Racine. Barney O Brien Junction City and family spent weekend with the O Brien or Ernest Clark family and daughter Marlene. Pete Shields and daughter Marlene with Roy Donahue and son Johnny visited Gallipolis recently.
Mrs. H. T. Phillips and daughter Mrs. Howard Ward with Jennifer and Athens guest Mrs. E. W. Kingsland spent Monday visiting with Mrs. Kingsland in Pomeroy.
Fourth grade pupils from Chester school toured the Pomeroy telephone office library city hall and the courthouse and jail on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Charles Gibbs led the group with assistance from Mrs Ross Cleland.
Mrs C W Monks of Nelsonville was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus today for observation and treatment. She was accompanied by her husband Mr Monks.
Nelsonville committee members Hoodler Hoffman Gulley and others met with Mayor’s advisory group to draft a proposal for Robert Industries of Carbon Hill. A secret 5 to 3 vote urged city council to issue bonds for an industrial memorial building to entice future occupancy, but final action postponed with rules requiring a 6 to 2 majority and possible future votes.
Nelsonville Scouts elected to fill offices on May 6 in Athens County Court House as part of Boy Scout Citizenship Day activities. Announced by Wilbur D. Mender chair, Gary Cohagan auditor, Mike Kelley treasurer, Bob Williams engineer, Bob Jackson recorder, Bill Evans board member, elections followed party organization by local Scouts.
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