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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1957
Page
2
Lau rence A Napper 25 of Minersville Route 1 was bound over to the grand jury on a 500 bond Monday night in Mayor C O Fisher s court on a traffic related charge as reported from Middleport pending further proceedings and possible indictment.
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association prepares two events for Christmas seal mailing. A label sticking bee is set for Oct. 21 and a stuffing meeting on Nov. 4 at Heath Methodist Church with Henry Null presiding and H. K. Woodgerd as seal chairman. County Board members present include Mrs. Don Betzing and others.
Emma Sargent 79 of Racine died Monday in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a fall caused a fractured hip. Funeral at Letart Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. John Elwood. burial in Letart Cemetery. Survived by six children, one brother Omar Bayes, three sisters, and 15 grandchildren. viewing at Ewing Funeral Home until noon Wednesday.
POMEROY C. J. Rhodes service officer of the Meigs County Veterans Service Department says the office at 110 Court St will be closed from October 2 through October 12 both dates inclusive due to his annual vacation.
Napper was released on bond after being bound over to a Meigs County grand jury following the Locust Street crash that killed seven year old Darrell Eugene Moodispaugh. Police Chief Bartrum said no manslaughter charge was filed though traffic law violations were cited. Moodispaugh died from a crushed skull.
Ri o Grande Baptist Association members gathered at Vinton Baptist Church led by Rev. Luther W. Tracy. Ralph Zundel spoke on lay development while C E Hoyt discussed past meetings and future plans. An executive committee session followed with Hoyt presiding.
Anna Higgins hosts visitors including Mr. and Mrs. R A Higgins of Warsaw Kentucky and Mrs Pearl Hudkins of Charleston. Several families join gatherings with the Wesley Challenger Class and attend local events such as the Apple Festival in Jackson.
Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers will meet Thursday Oct 3 at 8 p.m. in Chester School auditorium. Agenda includes nominating committee election and a study period on part I of the manual. A round table on the need for special education will be moderated by Mrs Pearl Williams.
Middleport area notes report Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Max Edmondson attended a shower for Mrs. John Russell at the Russell home, not listed earlier. A meeting of the Amateur Gardeners scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed with the new date to be announced.
Middleport notes the Wide Awake 4 H Club meeting at Beverly Perrin home with Jean Carsey assisting. A white elephant sale will be held during the evening with a 25 cent limit.
Cub Pack 244 meeting at First Baptist Church discussed needing more den mothers. A committee and den mothers’ meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. R R Pickens home. A family night is planned for Oct 13 at the Chester Scout cabin with 2 p.m. departure from the church. New den mothers include Mrs Lewis H Saurer, Mrs Moody and Mrs C W Clarkson. Richard Wells is cubmaster.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Packard of Parkersburg called on Fred Coleman, Packards nephew. Mrs Emma Powell of Long Bottom visited with her sisters in law Lillie Thomas and Cora Coates. William Williams of Lancaster stayed with R E Williams over the weekend. Charles Robert Sisson visited Canton recently.
Meigs County records show multiple land transfers including Thelma Pratt to Ralph Pratt a half interest in a Middleport lot and Adams to Antiquity Ohio Baptist Church in Antiquity. Other deeds include Ernest and Estella Clark to Earl and Bertha Robinson, and Welch to Elza and Laura Robinson for Salem Township property. Local social notes mention visits and university enrollment.
Admitted patients include Mrs. Ed Ebersbach and Fredrica Mayer of Pomeroy, Mrs. Liza Landers and Cassa Rose, Mrs. Carrie Rea of Syracuse, Roy Winebrenner of Racine, and others. Discharges include D. A. Lambert of Rutland and Mrs. Cecil Mayer of Bridgeport. An infant son of Mrs. Allensworth in Clifton, W Va is noted.
A public auction at the Burnett home on Gravel Hill drew a large crowd. The Middleport Child Conservation League sold refreshments for funds and the Burnetts plan to move to St Petersburg Florida after Mr Burnett retires from Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Also leaving are son-in-law Carl Burnett and Frances Mossman with family, and the McDaniel family moving to Phoenix Arizona. Clarence Casey buys the Burnett property from the Milhoan apartment residents.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Richards and daughters Rosetta and Jan ice were weekend guests of their eldest daughter Patricia in Columbus. Mrs Laura Saunders has returned home after a three week visit in Co Gerald Rice of Dearborne Mich and Frank Rice of Toledo will arrive this week for several days of hunting.
Promotion certificates and gifts were given during Rally Day at the United Methodist Church Sunday School hour. The Be ginners Department led by Mrs. Dori Tompkins promoted six members to the Primary Department with songs, Bible drill, and promotion cards. The Primary Junior department featured songs, a quiz, and promotion cards led by Mrs. Baker Gordon. The Intermediate department teacher group, led by Mrs. Gordon, presented cards to youths advancing to the Senior Department, with prayers by Leo Vaughan and closing remarks by Theodore Smith.
Meigs Gallia and Jackson counties posted declines in prepaid sales tax receipts for the week ending September 14, per state treasurer Roger W. Tracy. Meigs dropped to 3217.27 from 3927.17, Gallia to 5232.68 from 5500.01, Jackson to 6823.99 from 6829.95, while Athens Hocking Vinton and Washington rose. Statewide collections dipped 10,491 to 3,822,287, a .27 percent fall from the prior year.
The Meigs County Council of United Church Women will host the Southeast Region fall meeting on Thursday October 17 at 9 30 a m at the United Methodist Church Pomeroy Ohio State officers and Ohio Council chairmen will attend along with delegates from regional councils Churches are invited to attend A luncheon will be served at noon Reservations with Mrs C F Tompkins 114 Spring Ave Pomeroy by October 14
Columbus state official Arthur S. Vorys approves a 19.7 percent average premium increase for Canton's Blue Cross plan. Hospital Service, Inc. sought 22 percent. The rise covers Carroll Holmes Stark and Tuscarawas counties due to operating losses. The new rates run 2.20 for an individual ward 30 day plan to 8.50 for a family subscriber 120 day plan.
Miss Bettie Barton was guest of honor on Tuesday September 24 as a birthday party was hosted by Mrs. Nelia Barton and Mrs. Edith Barton at 129 Butternut Ave in Pomeroy. Attendees included Margaret Haggy Janet Mowery Boris Eblin Sandra Eblin Bettie Lou Eblin Nora Schaefer Kay Stone Barbara Snider Judy Barton Brenda Sue Barton Bob Gibbs Howard Clark Jack Smith Larry Mowery Bob Stone Gene Stone Donny and Tommy Stone Gerald Eb lin Jimmy Pullins Larry EbLin Jerry Colmer Bob Eb lin Bob Barton and Jim Stewart.
The WSCS of Minersville Methodist Church announces a rummage sale to be held all day Thursday Friday and Saturday in the Brown Building on West Main Street Pomeroy.
Pfc. E. L. McComas, a Sept. 25 graduate from the San Diego Marine Corps training center, is named soldier of honor in his 56 man Buckeye Platoon. His parents, Lt. Col. R. E. Corey and Brig. Gen. A. L. Bowser honor letter and certificate. He will attend five weeks of heavy artillery drill at Camp Pendleton after leave, then return to San Diego.
POMEROY. T Sgt. and Mrs. Donald E. Luckadoo and son Wayne have left for Germany after a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Luckadoo of Rutland. They also visited his grandmother Mrs. Maude Grant of Rutland. Sgt Luckadoo recently completed a Pacific duty tour.
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