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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
2
Mrs. J E White, Mrs. Robert Hegnauer, Mrs. Vernon Cady and Mrs. William Sheridan finished a four session Girl Scout training course conducted by Mrs. W A Smith and Mrs. A R Knight at Mrs. Smiths home on Lincoln Hill.
Meigs County October grand jury returned fifteen indictments charging failure to provide for children. Other cases bound over were ignored. Indicted: Milton Little, James Singer, Charles A. Baker, Jesse Copen Jr., Hobart Cundiff, Harley B. McDonald, Osborn Baker, Ralph Sorden, Harold C. Oxley, Homer Freeman, Ralph Bennett, Vernon W. Harrison, Clara Spencer, Betty Jo Williams, Edgar Neville. Indicted also were R. D. Starkey on multiple counts and Robert D. Carnahan for shooting with intent to kill. Fifty-six witnesses testified in 30 cases. Grand jury members listed.
Chester Methodist Church plans a homecoming and Rally Day service this Sunday with quartets on the program. A basket dinner will be served on the church lawn and the public is invited to attend.
Visitors from Racine Middleport Lowell Lancaster and Wilkesville attended the Pomeroy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Friends Night at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Norma Parker and Worthy Patron Thomas presided with Pearl Bunce Leona Hensley Stuart Hawkins and Charles Hensley honored. Past officers were introduced and Halloween decorations adorned the dining room after the meeting with Margaret Lallance chairing the decorating committee.
Mrs. George Hackett president of the Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary announces postponement of the bake sale planned for this weekend until further notice.
Mrs Opal Dailey entertained her sewing club at her new Syracuse residence on Wednesday evening. Members enjoyed sewing and viewing the home before a spaghetti supper served by the hostess. Attendees included Kathryn Mitch Mabel Moore Agnes Dixon Mary Folmer and daughter Peggy Doris Thomas Mildred Meredith Mary Moore and Mildred Mitch. The next meeting will be at Kathryn Mitchs home.
The Central PTA will meet Monday evening October 9 at the school in Pomeroy. Guest speaker Manning Webster, local attorney, will address the gathering. A skit by the Aaron Kelton family and entertainment by Whitney Ingraham are planned. A Halloween party and a penny social will be discussed. Mrs. Herman Lohse serves as president.
The Meigs County Women’s Democratic Subcommittee will convene at 7 30 p m Monday in Redmen’s Hall to discuss party activities and local updates.
The Christian Companion Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Evelyn Smith's home with Mrs. Pearl Welker presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lee as Naomi Reed asked Bible questions and Jenny Well gave a Joseph character sketch. Halloween themed refreshments were served and Christmas cards were distributed to members.
MV and Mrs James Davis plus son Jimmy and Dave Morris of Columbus joined Mrs Gertie Kloes as weekend guests. Mr and Mrs Joe Rockwell returned to Columbus after a visiting week with the Kloes family. They traveled home with Mrs Kloes and son Pete and family as well as Mrs Margaret Archer and Mrs Martha Burns. They also visited Julia and Mary Archer’s daughters. Don Holter Huntington and Harvey Holter Syracuse were among visitors while Clyde Andrews and family returned from Chicago after visiting daughter and son in law John and Mary Bright.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hendrix announce the birth of a son on Oct. 2 at the Schaeker Clinic in Mason. The baby is named William Thomas Jr. They reside at 318 Rutland St. Grand parents are Mr and Mrs Matt Hendrix of Syracuse.
Federated and other local churches list service times themes sermons and activities. Includes Rev. Hegnauer Nye Mohrhoff Carr Berger with schedules for Sunday school worship and midweek events across multiple congregations. Notices cover special meetings youth groups and upcoming programs and movies.
Pomeroy police questioned three high school boys regarding their suspected link to vandalism on the newly seeded football field last Monday evening. Olan Goodwin, who owned the tractor used in the prank, reported the machine was more seriously damaged than initially thought. Police Chief Walter Wolfe said the investigation continues.
POMEROY Guintha C Neil Powell 71 died Thursday at the home of his son Finley Powell of Stiversville Funeral services tentatively set for 2 p m at the Stiversville Church with burial place undetermined Surviving are two sons Finley of Stiversville and Howard Powell of Parkersburg W Va and one daughter Maxine Powell at home Friends may call at the Ewing funeral home until time of service
Oliver Unroe learned on Wednesday of his mother Mrs Minerva Unroe death at a daughter’s home in Russell Kentucky. Services set for Friday afternoon at Mina Chapel Gallipolis. Survived by two sons Denver Unree Columbus and Clifford Unree Wilkesville Ohio.
Alfred Cooper Pomeroy of Racine has entered Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for surgery last Friday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily Tuesday.
The eleventh birthday of Larry Price was celebrated at his parents home with games prizes and a blue and white cake baked by his sister. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended and many were named. The column also lists recent hospital news travels visits and illnesses involving local families and service members.
About 125 members attended Friends Night at Evangeline Chapter CBS on Thursday. Guest officers from Racine Pomeroy Harrisonville Gallipolis Cheshire Wilkesville and Point Pleasant assisted with Initiatory work. Edith Hutsinpiller of Gallipolis deputy grand matron of Gallia County attended as a guest, and yellow mums with yellow candles graced the dessert table during supper hosted by Hallie Zerkle Nellie Zerkle and Helen Terry.
Dr Homer G McMillen of the First Presbyterian Church performed a baptism during morning worship last Sunday for Raymond Alfred Zirkle and Diane Louise Zirkle, children of Mr and Mrs Paul Zirkle, in Middleport.
Middleport The B H San born Missionary Society will meet Monday evening at the First Baptist Church. Hostesses will be Mrs. Willis Anthony, Mrs. Shirley Mills, Mrs. Victor Grimm and Mrs. Mabel Roush. Members are asked to take clothing for the Ruth Mother Box they are packing.
Middleport Bradbury PTA met Tuesday with president Mrs. Allen Roush presiding. Committees named include Membership led by Mrs. Mildred Withee and Mrs. Tressa Hendricks, Social chaired by Mrs. Lathey Johnson Russell, Finance by Mrs. Mamie Eblin Adria Eblin Lambright, Publicity by Mrs. Sadie McElhinny, Program by Gerald Rupe, and School Principal Mrs. Elsie Barnhart Mrs. Edith Forrest. The banner for most parents present went to first and second grades. A teacher reception followed with refreshments.
Middleport hosts the annual banqet of the Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ on Monday at 6 p.m. Russell Wilson serves as class president.
Mrs. Arthur Lewis and son Fred die. Mr and Mrs Donald Wolfe of Racine visited Mrs William Stewart and new son Bobbie at Holzer Hospital. Curtis Roush ill with hand infection. Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs Bess Grogan and Rev W B Moore attended District Conference of Methodist Church in Ironton. Mr and Mrs C A Emmish visiting in Detroit. Mr and Mrs B F Parmalee visiting relatives in Huntington. Clyde Price to attend Alma Rose Wolford and Billy Wray Russell wedding at EUB Church Columbus Sunday at 3 pm. Price and Russell were college roommates. Lynford Johnson receiving treatment for hand ailment. Virgil Glaze to Akron for work. sister Bessie to Columbus for work. Mr and Mrs Edward Kohler and son Tom and Mrs Robert Schuckler of Columbus were recent guests of Earl Meinley and Miss Margaret Sauer. Mrs Schuckler formerly lived in the Sauer apartment. Virgil Edwards of Columbus...
William D. Stewart and Louise Lewis of Racine announce the birth of a son on Oct. 5 at Holzer Hospital. The baby is named Robert William. Their older son James turns 5 on Oct. 14. Grandparents are Mrs. Arthur Lewis of Middleport and Dan Stewart near Racine.
Rutland Rutland Garden Club held its second annual garden flower show at the Methodist Church on Oct 2. Seventy five members and guests attended with Edith Bean and Floyd Thomas opening greetings. A musical program featured Darlene Wolfe Maxine Siders Betty Brown Marilyn Turner and Eleanor Myers. Local judges from Middleport awarded first place in multiple categories including miniature arrangement foliage vegetable arrangement antique container white favorites and dahlias. Refreshments followed at a candle lit table with a chrysanthemum centerpiece.
Pomeroy Max Farley division engineer for the State Highway Department announced a major project on State Route 346 covering 8 959 miles in Meigs and Vinton counties. The job will use a soil cement base and bituminous surface with completion set for August 31 1950 at an estimated cost of 89000 dollars. The contract went to the Highway Maintenance Company Athens Ohio for 82707 06 amid bids from nine firms. High bid reached 102881 dollars with Harley E Calvin and Co Gracco Roadway and Construction Co and Fenton Construction Co among the low bidders.
Reports from Hol zer hospital indicate that Frank Hood who underwent major surgery Monday is still in serious condition. His sister Mrs Lula Nease and Mrs Hood remained at the hospital with him until Wednesday noon. Here over the weekend to visit Mr Hood were his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Carl Hood of Levittsburg his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs R A Thompson of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Clifford Hood of Chillicothe and George Hood of Charleston.
Middleport churches list times for services. First Baptist led by Rev C M Pomeroy has school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 15 with sermons Perils of Stagnation and The Indispensable Man. Heath Methodist led by Rev W B Moore school 9 30 worship 10 30. First Presbyterian led by Dr Homer G McMillen school 9 30 worship 10 30 sermon Through Death to Life. Congregational social Thursday potluck before program. Syracuse Presbyterian holds 9 30 am Sunday school and 4 30 pm evening service with Dr McMillen speaking.
Willis F. Slagel 58 died at his Flint Michigan home Wednesday. He was the son of the late John W. and Katie Koehler Slagel of Ironton Ohio. Survived by widow Lucy and siblings C J Zimmer Ed K Slagel Sybil C Slagel Gilbert Walter Hazen P Slagel W F Lemke Jr Michael E Roberta B Slagel. Burial in Flint Saturday at 10 a.m. after services at Christ Episcopal Church.
Public safety notice warns against heavy bed covers in cribs and pillows in the crib. It cites nearly 100 mechanical suffocation deaths in Ohio last year, over sixty of them infants under one year, and advises securing bedding, keeping the child in a separate bed, and avoiding suffocation risk.
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