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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1940
Page
3
Local declamation contests select winners and alternates from Reedsville Middleport Racine Chester Harrisonville and Pomeroy churches. County event to be held between December 1 and 7 with Rev. Walter McCarley as county chairman. Winners and alternates listed for each church.
The Federated Church held its annual memorial service for members who died in the past year. Names and dates from 1939 and 1940 are listed, honoring Mrs Catherine Seyfried to Mrs Theodore Joachim, plus note of John Moon receiving an early American patent in 1825 for a corn sheller.
Miss Sue M. Batey age 84 died Sunday at 6 30 p m at the home of her sister Mrs Amanda Cross in Racine after a year of poor health and six weeks critical condition. Survived by two sisters Mrs Cross and Mrs Emma Smith. She was a Racine Methodist Church member. Body in state at Ewing Funeral Home then at Mrs Cross home. Funeral at Racine Methodist Church 2 30 Wednesday afternoon. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
Real estate transfers in Meigs County last week include Silas and Dimmie Sayre parcels in Lebanon Township to Noah Stanley. Elizabeth W Hall parcels in Lebanon Township to Noah Stanley and Alice D Ewing lots 6 and 7 in Pomeroy to Helen Norris.
Mrs. Ella King about 60 was struck by an automobile driven by William Riley Saturday at seven. She suffered a fractured knee injuries to the body and possible concussion. Taken to Dr M G Harnick clinic, witnesses say she failed to see the car. accident occurred in front of the Safety Cab office on Second Ave.
MIDDLEPORT Mrs. Margaret Pickens and family attended the funeral of her father William Amos age 97 at Letart Falls Sunday. A native of West Virginia he spent most of life in Meigs County and lived with his son William in Baltimore before dying there. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln and stayed engaged in politics at the neighborhood precinct the day he voted this fall.
POMEROY The three young men chosen as Meigs County's first contingent to the selective service ranks of the U S Army, all volunteers, left by bus at 7 o'clock this morning for Columbus. They are Willis Hayman Downington, John C. Lisle Langsville, Danny F. Hysell Pomeroy. Hysell was named as leader of the trio. R G Webster, board member, and Byron Hayman, clerk, were present to see them away.
Four arrests were made Saturday night by county officers Joe Nappar Pearl Koehler Sherman Brown and Melvin Grim. They will likely face intoxication charges according to Deputy Sheriff Oscar Whitlock.
The parrots tortoises reptiles and birds of prey emerge as the zoo's longest living inmates with lifespans exceeding other residents. Found among the exhibits they illustrate enduring longevity within the institution.
The ceremony for Mayme Elizabeth Covert and Kenneth Boster took place at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler officiating. A reception, three-tier cake, and wedding trip to Cincinnati followed. The couple plans to reside in the bride’s home.
A Ruby anniversary dinner was held last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Aleshire on Mill Street. Honorees were Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers, with immediate family including Mr and Mrs Richard Chambers and Orville Chambers. The event featured a wedding cake and ruby glass gifts and an impromptu concert by family members.
Seaman residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snider and their sons Robert John and Tom hosted friends Saturday. Helen Wood returned from Huntington after visiting Kathryn Fesemeir and attending Marshall College football in West Virginia. Wanda Byers went back to Detroit after Thanksgiving with her mother Mayme Byers. Garen Winegar and Opal Taylor, both of Columbus, spent the weekend with Opal Taylor’s parents, Leonard and Mrs Taylor in Broad Way. Alberta Albertson and Patricia Lewis returned home to Huntington after Thanksgiving with Paul Lewis family. A W Albertson, also of Huntington, and Carl Hanechen of Ironton visited the Smiths. George McAllister and James De Cicco of Curry Alaska visited Mrs Louesa McAllister. De Cicco plans a visit to his parents in New York City.
Rev. Ralph Kuether announces a week of church events at the Federated Church. On Monday at 7 the Boy Scout troop meets in the basement, and the Pomeroy Music Club gathers at 7 15. Tuesday at 7 the women attend a cooking demonstration at the Ohio Power Office. Thursday features an all day Busy Bee Class quilting party, with Junior Choir practice at 3 30 and Senior Choir at 7. The Young People's League meets at 7 30, and the Confirmation class is set for 10 Saturday morning.
Middleport resident George Short age 75 fell at his home in upper Middleport on Saturday sustaining a broken hip and was taken to Lazer Hospital the same day for treatment.
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