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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1950
Page
2
An “invisible” Italian blockade hampers San Marino’s tourism and cross border trade. Road checks and required permits delay travelers and shipments, threatening the republic’s delicate budget while it relies on casino tourism for hard currency.
Miss Margaret Wilson and Mr. Donald Ward were married by Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy at his home on Sixth Ave. The bride, formerly of Barboursville West Virginia, wore a cranberry red suit and white accessories. Attendants included Earl Ward and Mrs Ward, with Robert Ward witnessing. The couple plans home at 37 Rutland Street Middleport.
Public offices resumed hours with court house departments staying open for the week. The unemployment office in City Hall would operate Wednesday and Thursday. Buses resumed service, with Greyhound stations reporting routes to Huntington and Columbus, though none to Parkersburg yet.
Carl F. VanMeter of Vienna was fined $5 and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Mayor Sidney A. Spencer's court. James Weyersmiller of Columbus had his reckless operation case continued to December 1 and was released on $500 bond.
Edward Williams Pomeroy filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court a suit seeking 395.50 plus interest from H A Cole and the H A Cole Lumber Company. The action names both defendants and requests the stated amount.
Pain relief claims are made for Peterson's Ointment with a cooling formula said to soothe itching quickly. The ad urges immediate use and offers a money back guarantee, noting the product has existed for 40 years and is available from druggists in 40 cent jars or 70 cent applicator tubes.
Middleport Pythian Sisters postpone activities until further notice. A meeting at Mrs. M. R. Sanborn home was planned for last Monday night and a rummage sale scheduled for this week has been called off.
Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr and Mrs James E Simpson celebrated Mrs Simpsons birthday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Simpson their daughter Sandra Mr and Mrs L D Scott of Beech Street Mrs Mayme Simpson Hartenbach and children Robert and Georgeann.
A 11th birthday dinner for Stephen Coats was held at his grandparents home on Mill Street in Middleport. Attendees included Stephen's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Coats and sister Christine, along with his grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Hayes.
Middleport and nearby towns host numerous Thanksgiving visitors. Mr and Mrs Ray Reuter of Columbus join Albert VanCooney in Middleport and Reuters of Pomeroy. Cincinnati couple Mr and Mrs Leland Crans stay with Mrs Riva Crans and Mr and Mrs Willis Grueser. Additional guests include B F Parmalee, Leo Christian and Bruce, Huntington. Dr H C Horden, Mrs R C Koehler, Benny Skinner of Columbus visiting Richard Horden and George Skinner. Other guests: Downing Roush hosts Roma Mace of Gallipolis and Kenny Ray Turley. James Wells family from Langley Field visit Cleo Kerns and Judy.
Robert Russell, injured in an automobile accident Sunday evening, was sent home from Meigs General Hospital on Monday. His wife, also hurt, was discharged from the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Patterson says information on school openings rests with local district boards. Citizens should contact their local board to learn when their school will resume operations.
Rollin Daniels departed Tuesday for Dennison University in Granville after a family visit here with his mother Mrs. Ben Daniels. Miss Winifred Raub and Miss Rose Mary Raub returned to Cincinnati Monday following a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Raub.
Donald Ward aged 19 and Margaret Wilson aged 19, both from Middleport, obtained a marriage license.
Rutland residents report several family movements and health updates. Dana Barton earns corporal at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver while Retired Adrian Barton serves in Okinawa. Others visit, move, or seek care, including Mrs. Baughman returning from Georgia and Mrs. Chase undergoing surgery.
Middleport The Emergency Squad of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department was called to administer first aid to Robert Allensworth who suffered a heart attack at his Grant Street home around 6 30 pm Tuesday. He was taken to Meigs General Hospital after two hours of treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bing announce the birth of a daughter, Sandra Kay, at their home in Bradbury on Wednesday November 22. Grandparents are Pearl Hoffman and Mrs. Albert Bauer and great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Putney of Gallipolis.
Weekend arrests by Sheriff Charles Russell included Rudy Gilmore 39 Sumner charged with intoxication. Roy L That cher 48 Huntington W V held for investigation.
Commander Jack Thomas of the Disabled American Veterans announced the weekly DAV party will not be held Friday evening as previously announced.
A meeting of the P M Club at Mrs. Walter Crooks home in Middleport has been postponed one week. The new date will be announced by club officers.
An announcement states Middleport schools will stay closed until Monday December 4 due to ongoing conditions. The decision affects students and staff planning for the start of the school week.
The Bend area endured a mid twentieth century style blizzard with knee deep snow and impassable roads. Residents helped one another as telephone operators and churches served the public while many travelers faced long waits and hotel stays.
Mrs Burns Barker 56 a native of Middleport died unexpectedly at her Lima home. She was a Heath Methodist Church member. The family moved from Middleport six years ago. Survived by husband two sons William of Lima John of Columbus a daughter Mrs William Mayes of Lima father John Longstaff and brother William Longstaff of Corning. Rawlings-Coats to handle funeral arrangements with date pending weather.
The J. O. F. Bazaar at the United Methodist Church is moved to December 7, 8 and 9. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and features a Christmas sale with fresh homemade candy, needlework including aprons and embroidered items, tropical fish, and a parcel post sale instead of the usual dinner.
POMEROY The Pomeroy Boosters Inc football banquet scheduled for Thursday with Johnny Jones of the Columbus newspaper as speaker has been postponed indefinitely, announced by Robert Coates, chairman.
The Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy announced a prayer meeting at 7:30 tonight at the First Baptist Church in Middleport, to be followed by a choir rehearsal. Also notes the Trevey Finsterwald Funeral Home at 144 Butternut Ave with Pomary 285 contact.
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