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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
9
Pomeroy council authorized a $1500 survey by Burgess and Niple to explore partial sewage disposal options that could qualify for a federal grant. The move comes as the Ohio River discharge permit expires December 15. Don Mullen opposed the measure.
Disposal Plant survey removes two meters on Mulberry Avenue to allow construction between the Ohio State Liquor Store and Jackson Production Credit Association offices. Mayor Legar to report proposed Ohio Public Utilities Commission rate increase details at the next council meeting.
Middleport BPW observed the National Business and Professional Women's Week with a Christmas in October event at The Ohio Fuel Gas Company. Miss Betty Newton guided holiday food prep and shared Christmas lore while dishes were served buffet style.
Pomeroy reports the Baptist Youth Fellowship held its first workshop session led by Mrs. Ralph C. Zundel after a carry-in supper at the church. The event featured games, a meal, songs, worship, a business meeting, plans for a future wiener roast, and continued Sunday evening sessions for several weeks.
About 100 county youths attended a Meigs County Churches of Christ rally at the Bradbury Church Sunday. Shlorentino Das of Hawaii spoke on Why Good People Suffer, using a chalk picture. Zion Church won the banner for largest attendance. Nov 13 skating party planned. next meeting set for Nov 10 at 7 30 p m at Zion Church.
Two Middleport men helped recover the body of John W. Sabol 37 a West Virginia native and state highway department employee found in the Hoover Dam reservoir. The drowning occurred last Tuesday while he fished from a steep bank near the dam.
The Middleport High School wing adds a new cafeteria for grades 7 through 12 and the elementary cafeteria opened earlier this spring. Superintendent L W McComas reports all students and teachers now have lunch options at the two school cafeterias.
The tune Dixie was composed by Dan Emmett an Ohioan. The remark identifies Emmett as a Yankee from Ohio and credits him with the composition.
Theodorus Council Daughters of America met at IOOF Hall with Mrs. Donald Hauck installed as associate vice councilor and Mrs. Rollin Beards as assisting recording secretary. A $20 000 bond issue for Pomeroy voters was discussed from a letter by the Pomeroy Village Council. Several reports were given and plans announced for future meetings and a silent auction. Families traveling from Italy and local guests visited briefly. Marjorie Bentz, polio survivor, entered Columbus Children’s Hospital for major surgery.
Mrs Richard Rawlings welcomed to the group as the Meigs County Jayceeettes met at Mrs John William Blaetmars Lincoln Heights home. Mrs Jack Seelig presided list of plans for a Halloween party at Richard Rawlings home with committee in charge. Christmas projects discussed and a silent auction held. Hostesses served a salad course.
The Federated Church junior group in Pomeroy met Sunday evening to organize. Officers elected were Don Mayer president, Tommy Shasteen recreational leader, Tommy Shasten vice president, Eileen Wadeson secretary, Connie Atkins assistant secretary, Donna Hauck treasurer, and Nancy Burns program leader. A 5 p.m. dinner preceded the meeting.
Officers of subordinate granges will be installed at the Meigs County Pomona Grange meeting held Thursday evening at Rock Springs Grange Hall.
POMEROY—Past Councilors of America will gather Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Norma Chapman for a local chapter meeting.
E. E. Hayman and Gladys Hayman transfer 19.85 acres in Syracuse to John H. McCoy and Evelyn Marie McCoy. Katie E. Young and Edward Young transfer 1.08 acres in Chester Township to Clara Mae McIntyre. Frank Gotschall and Alta V. Gotschall transfer 25 acres in Columbia Township to Hal B. Harmon. Fred A. Shumway and Neilie Shumway transfer 25 acres to Millard Van Meter and Vera Van Meter.
Dennis Manuel of Racine was critically injured after being thrown from a motorcycle on Route 7 near Pomeroy when the bike crashed into a northeastbound car. William Reid, 28, Racine Route 2, suffered multiple lacera tions while Manuel had a skull fracture. The motorcycle struck a car driven by Pat S. Smith, 20, Parkersburg West Virginia, after Smith attempted to pass another vehicle and could not stop in time. Sheriff Robert Hartenbach noted Smith pulled back into traffic.
A small bathroom fire at Patrolman Everett Bostic’s home started when Gene Bostic attempted to hook up a gas heater. Fire from an adjacent water heater ignited an uncapped pipe. No major damage, but Gene burned his arm while fighting the blaze. Mrs. Charles Wagner, of Thomas Fork, was hospitalized later for poisoning.
The Middleport Garden Club held a Monday night meeting at Mrs. John Zerkle’s home. Members displayed arrangements by ribbon-winning members, discussed Margaret Dotson’s Harmony in Color, and noted oagc conventions in Bowling Green and Athens.
Officers and committee chairmen of the WSCS of Heath Methodist Church will gather tonight at the church at 7 30. Mrs Harry Chesher, president, will preside as plans are formed for the monthly meeting next Monday night.
Middleport amateur gardeners plan a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. Walter. The event invites members to share tips and discuss upcoming plantings.
Teachers of the Southern Local School District will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Letart Falls Grade School for the first meeting of the new school year. Racine Grade School teachers will present the program and Dr Chable of Rio Grande College will be guest speaker. Mrs Cora Webb is president of the association of teachers.
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