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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
8
Children from the kindergarten joined the Child Care class of the home economics department under Miss June Martin. The class members hosted ice cream for the visiting youngsters and assisted in their care while parents attended the PTA meeting.
In Meigs County the GOP contest resumed with Rufus S Day Jr losing by 29 votes after tallying 40 of 43 precincts. Ray Gibbs narrowed Charles Walburn’s lead for county commissioner second place. Dan Hartinger led in the race with a final countywide margin of 1078 votes while Willock gained in late counts.
Drew Webster Post 39 heard Legion District Officers speak on ideals. M W Lyle, division commander, recalled WWI ties to the post namesake Drew Webster. Commander Thoma led business as members approved a donation to the American Cancer Society for a cancer center in Meigs County and planned Memorial Day events at Beech Grove Cemetery with drum corps, color guards, and firing squads.
POMEROY Chimes will be played in reverence of Claren Martin Peoples memory May 9 at 4 pm at Highlawn Presbyterian Church Huntington WV. The service also dedicates the Claren Martin Peoples Memorial Chimes with O C Nutter and Rev O W Hooper in charge of the presentation.
Pomeroy announces Jeanne Parker and Charles Hoffner Jr. married in a May 1 ceremony at Federated Church. Rev R L Hegnauer officiated. Music by Ben Neutzling and Lois Ann Neutzling. Attendants Cheryl Parker and Lee Hoffner. Reception followed. Jeanne Parker formerly of Pomeroy works at Riverview Restaurant. Hoffner a Navy veteran now at Pomeroy National Bank. They will reside at 306 Main Street.
The home economics department at Rutland High School will present a three act play on May 11 at 8 pm in the High School Auditorium. Cast includes Maxine Siders Patty Grate Gertrude Fisher Avanell Jordan Eleanor Myers Mae Barrett Tressa Pickens Pearl Cross Virginia Martin and Elsie Kessinger.
Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Logan reports seven high school groups will visit Washington in May and June, bringing nearly 200 students from his district. Carbon Hill Circleville Stoutsville Thornville Crooksville Scioto Township schools are slated for trips with hotel plans at Ambassador Willard Plaza and dates ranging May 7 to May 29. The program reflects rising student interest in the national government.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Kelly Gilmore, 41, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home with the Rev. Charlies Pomeroy officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. Pallbearers were Jacob Turner Donald Gosney and the Rev. Mr. Rader. Flower girls were Sally Schaaf Sally Goodwin Jean Searls Janet Frost and Jean Custer.
The Danville Willing Workers meet at Mrs. Everett Colwell’s home on April 24 to organize for summer. Officers elected include Mae Barrett president and Earl Stevens recreation leader. A May 1 meeting, led by Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan, covered project books and materials selection.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Harold Russell. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Raymond Killinger of Roseville Ohio Mr and Mrs Ralph Zink and Mrs Clara Zink of Cincinnati Ohio Mr and Mrs George Sauvage and daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert Hamilton of Flatwoods Kentucky.
Federal inspector Pomeroy W. J. Symons recommends rock dusting and safety improvements at Thomas Fork Coal Company's Willow Creek mine. The 27 workers were surveyed in March, with hazards noted in posts, air flow, preshift checks, explosive precautions, guards, fire protection, escapeways, clothing use, smoking ban, and open flame lights.
Mr and Mrs W W Hayes are in Blue Creek West Virginia this week after being called for the death of Mr Hayes sister Mrs George Robinson.
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