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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1950
Page
2
A pot luck supper starts at 6 30 pm at the United Methodist Church followed by a program titled The Guiding Star. Residents are invited to share in the evening of fellowship and reflection.
Multiple church notices list service times and activities. First Baptist presided by Rev Charles M Pomeroy with school at 9 15 worship 10 15 and evening service 7 30, speaker Rio Grande College president McDermott. Heath Methodist led by Rev Louis M Bangerter with church school 9 30 worship 10 30 and youth events. Church of Christ under Wert Dean with school 9 30 worship 10 30 and evening service 7 30.
Middleport and Pomeroy High Schools staged a Thanksgiving Day football game parade at 1 30 p m with bands marching from North Second Ave to the stadium in school colors. Pre game ceremonies featured a joint show, mascots, majorettes, and a national anthem. Janet Hill and attendants were presented as Homecoming Queen, with seniors honored in the marching bands.
Meigs General Hospital treated three people after a 7 45 pm crash in Pomeroy when a car hit another, bursting into flames and clipping Patrolman Bailey s car. James Weyersmiller of Columbus faces charges after a second Route 7 collision with injuries reported.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Annie Stobart 87 who died Wednesday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Survivors include two sons Clint Gilkey and Bernie Gilkey both of Harrisonville a daughter Mrs Ann Lutz Lancaster two brothers Howell Landaker Xenia and Frank Landaker Woodrow Colorado 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Friends may call at the Ewing funeral home until Saturday noon then at the Harrisonville residence where services will be held Burial will be in Wells Cemetery
Middleport residents gathered near Pearl Street as Dr. E F Maag arrived with a deer and a bear strapped to the top of his car. He had just returned from a two week hunting trip in Michigan's upper peninsula.
A nurse, Mrs. Jennie Lee Adele of East St Louis Illinois, credits Hadacol with relieving vitamin deficiencies. She reports relief after three bottles, noting improved appetite sleep and energy. The advertisement touts Hadacol as a liquid remedy supplying vitamins B1 B2 niacin iron calcium and phosphorus with a promise of fast absorption and low daily cost.
POMEROY-Costume and fabric design will be the focus of four home demonstration meetings next week led by Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan in the county. Sessions run Nov 28 to Dec 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with potluck lunches, covering Tuppers Plains Hemlock Grove Chester Racine groups and teaching non-sewers to sew while aiding current sewers.
Middleport High School alumni and friends joined for the Thanksgiving Day game between Middleport and Pomeroy. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Entsminger, Mr. and Mrs. Roth Zahn of St Albans W Va, and others from Columbus Dayton Buckhannon Athens and W Virginia University. Also noted is a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E M Wood with guests Curtis Wood Irene Susan and Curtis Jr Charles Wood Bracky Jo Ann James Russell and other local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mitch hosted a Thanksgiving gathering with family members and spouses in attendance. The group included Mr. and Mrs. William Foss, Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Foss, Mr. and Mrs. George Foss, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitch, Mr. and Mrs. Don Dolly, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Roush, with guests linking Pomeroy Racine Point Pleasant Athens Canal Winchester and Albuquerque New Mexico.
Final arrangements were made by Fides Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythias for the reception of Davis LeMaster Grand Chancellor of Ohio from Mt. Vernon next Thursday evening Nov 30 Invitations will be extended to neighboring lodges for representation The rank of knight will be conferred followed by a rabbit supper service
The Amateur Gardeners Club earned first place in Region 11 for the yearbook in the 1949 50 awards and tied with the Gallipolis Garden Club for the publicity award.
Mrs Phil Edwards hosted guests over the holiday including Virgil Edwards Al Romeo and Donley Edwards with Janet of Corning Edward Coates Barbara and Charles Edwards with Pat of Middleport Mary Lou Wilson from O.S.U. and Janet Edwards friend at the university.
C H Wise Jr entertained with a family dinner on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Charles Mec Namee Mr and Mrs C H Wise and Ruth Wise Mr and Mrs Victor Hannahs Kathryn Jane Mrs James Ashley and David Mrs Evelyn Lewis and Charles Kitchen.
Vocal teachers from Meigs County schools including Pomeroy and Middleport will meet at 2 p.m. Monday in the office of county superintendent O. Patterson to discuss forming an all-county chorus. Attending teachers include Lois Cecil, Lucille Swackhammer, Marcellene Buell, Maxine Wingett, Rita Miller, Maxine Whiteshe ad, and Ethel Chapman.
Fire Chief Henry Werry and Assistant Chief Theodore Lehew will lead a class for Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department members Sunday at 1 p.m. The session follows the Firemen’s Association meeting and will cover proper operation of the Third Ward fire truck on Route 7 with a continuation after initial familiarization.
Mrs. Cora Mattingly visits Mrs. Jessie Richardson in Columbus. Mrs. Christine Chiplinski ill at Wheeling Hospital after major surgery. Bill Ross of Nelsonville being inducted into military service. Women’s Society of World Service and Philos Class meet at Mrs. Margaret Balkenhof’s home with luncheon and future plans.
The Rev. and Mrs. Lewis C. Berger and daughter Carol spent Thanksgiving with the Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Cummings and Prof. and Mrs. F. L. Bergert in Ada Ohio.
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at the DAY Home on Butternut Ave. Refreshments will be served.
Local church listings show multiple congregations with service and Sunday school times. Denominations include Free Methodist Laurel Cliff St Paul Lutheran Grace Episcopal Church of Christ Christian Science United Methodist and Christian Union with weekly worships Bible schools prayer meetings and youth and family events.
Middleport Ohio Valley Baking Co employees and their families were honored at a pre Thanksgiving party at the plant on South Fifth Ave. Don Boots and his band from Portsmouth provided music. A buffet supper was served from 9 p.m. The event ran 8 to 10 30 p.m. Robert Losee plant manager and Lon Oliver president of the company organized the evening from Chili cothe.
Wahama High School selects a three act comedy In Again Out Again for its annual class play with two casts performing Nov 30 and Dec 1. Casts share roles to broaden participation including Jo Ann Roush Edna Hatfield Barbara Stewart Marjorie Howard Edward Spencer and others.
Harry Beards returns to his Middleport home from Holzer Hospital after a two week stay for a heart condition. His daughter is Mrs. Clair Spencer of the Spencer Market.
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