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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
3
The Pomeroy three mill tax levy was carried by 771 to 736 after lawyers argued a 65 percent requirement was unnecessary. Village officials had believed the higher threshold, misled by a resolution tying income to water and light bills. clarification came after Village Solicitor Ralston Russell reviewed the tax laws.
Meigs County officers served Reno divorce summons on William Stansbury of Middleport, notifying him his wife Arline Graff Stansbury has filed for divorce in Nevada. Stansbury had already filed for divorce in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The case includes tax levy concerns and water and light debt issues facing the village, awaiting legal clarification from officials and possibly the Ohio Attorney General.
Middleport hosts Glouster Tom Cats Friday in a daytime season opener tied to the Armistice Day celebration. Local students from Meigs County schools attend free after the parade while the Jacket’s Junior Band debuts. Coach McCuen’s line up is undecided amid injury concerns.
On Friday evening November 11 a box supper sale will be held at Hiland Schoolhouse offering boxes with coffee sandwiches and home made candies.
Middleport plans Armistice Day on Friday November 11 with a morning service at 11 o clock led by Ben jamin F Turner commander of Meigs Chapter No 53 D A V and a featured address by World War veteran Sidney H Fadely a Racine High School former faculty member. Albert L Daniels Ohio D A V state adjutant will speak at 7 30 in the evening Daniels from Greenfield is a former Highland County state representative and active civic leader.
Middleport hosts Armistice Day events with a parade at 1:00 p.m. from the new post office site, activities include flag raising, a bugle salute, a football game between Glouster Tom Cats and Middleport Yellow Jackets, and an address by Albert L. Daniels state adjutant of the D A V. School children join parade with flags and free football admission.
Mrs. Marie Klein and others return to Columbus after visits. Ann and Carrie Yeager report brother Will Yeager seriously ill in Pittsburgh. Bernard Nease and wife welcome an eight pound daughter. mother Mrs Thelma Hood of Pomeroy. Various local residents and guests are listed with recent travels and health updates.
Middleport report notes Sharon Layne Riley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riley Jr celebrated her first birth anniversary. Eleven toddlers accompanied by mothers enjoyed playtime before ice cream cake and gift baskets. Guests included Mrs. Henry Fultz and others, with Sharon receiving many gifts.
Suit for annulment of marriage was filed in common pleas court by Alda Miller as next friend of Bettie P White against Irvin L White. A divorce action was brought by Blanche Harper against Willis Harper on grounds of neglect and cruelty. Mr and Mrs Harper married March 27 1910 and are parents of six children.
Middleport Council met to discuss routine items and refer bills to the finance committee. Mayor William Robson presided with Council members Carson Davis Hamilton Cross and Russell present. First reading of Ordinance 697 sought bonds to pay village accounts in anticipation of delinquent tax collection.
An all day Independent Farmers Institute session in Harrisonville began at 9 30 this morning. Pupils from first through sixth grades performed under teachers Miss Wagoner and Mr Atkins while Mrs Morrow and Sam Plumer spoke. Evening program at 7 45 features county chorus, talks, solos, and demonstrations with officers led by Howard Clark.
Harrington the Magician will appear Friday evening at Harrisonville High School. Sponsored by the Vocational Agricultural students, the show is expected to draw a large crowd.
The Heath Methodist Episcopal Church in Middleport will mark Fellowship Week November 14 to 20, joining 25,000 Methodist Episcopal parishes nationwide. Events include Safari for women November 15, a men’s fish dinner November 17, Young People’s Night November 18, and a Sunday School and service focus November 20.
Two week revival under Evangelist O W Williams of McArthur continues at Bradbury with nightly music by Mrs Celia Keffer. Friday features a program by descendants of the 32 charter members showing the church's organization scene at 6 p m November 11 1878 at the Old Rockville School, with Rutland and McArthur delegations expected.
John O Neil 22 tossed a milk bottle through a police station window saying I want to be locked up He was arrested and held for a court appearance in Philadelphia authorities reported The incident followed a public quarrel at the station on a Tuesday afternoon reports said
At a special assembly for grades 2 4 to 12 inclusive five ponchos were awarded to Fifth Grade safety patrols at Central building this month. Canary ponchos bear Safety Patrol on the back with fireman style hats in the same color. PTA funded via Gallia County AAA. Additional ponchos were given to Park St School Patrol Wednesday afternoon.
A well balanced program has been arranged for the farmers institute to be held at Hemlock Grange Hall on November 16. Speakers include Mrs Cunning ham and Mr Grierson with Meigs County agents Miss Humphrey and Mr Green assisting. Readings and local music plus a potluck dinner are featured.
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