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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1961
Page
12
Middleport village council passed a resolution explaining a roughly 50 000 tax levy to be voted on November 7. The two mill operating levy would run five years, funding streets and curbs, a fire hall, sewers, industrial sites, housing, and tourism beautification.
Meigs County selective service officials announced October inductions for local men. Charles Bigley of Coolville is scheduled for Oct 16 at Fort Hayes in Columbus alongside 11 others for pre induction exams, and on Oct 26 four more will be inducted at the Columbus center including Roger Shenefield Jack Lee Goode Dexter Sol Johnson and Dallas Marks.
A Monday morning crash on South Third Avenue in Middleport was attributed to heavy fog. Elmer Eugene Pugh, 26, of Twins City Cab Co. hit a parked Tom Rue Motor Co. vehicle, causing $300 damage to the parked car and $150 to the cab. Ed Haggerty investigated. no charges filed.
Rutland High School Glee Club elected Sandra Little as president for the coming year. Other officers include Susie Rathburn as vice president Margaret Williamson secretary treasurer Behy Morris and Connie Rice Whvageians and Shery Wolfe as school paper reporter.
The Rev and Mrs Waldo J Bartels with guests Mr and Mrs Herman Bartels of Cleveland attended the presidents meeting of the Columbus Regional Women's Guild in Glenford on Monday. Mrs Bartels led a meditation and a spiritual life workshop during the affair.
The official board at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport plans visitation evangelism starting Sunday evening with Rev. Donald Weller of Bremen arriving for four days of instruction. Weller will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday and visitation will run Monday through Thursday evenings with suppers at the church for visiting teams. Laymen's Sunday will be observed Sunday morning with Bernard Fultz as speaker. This visit is part of the Portsmouth District exchange to promote visitation and evangelism.
Mrs Frances Qualls of Pomeroy Nola Bradshaw of Pomeroy Route Emma Smith of Pomeroy Zana Baxter of Pomeroy Mrs Rose Willock of Racine dismissed: Albinia Gluesencamp Lloyd Cleland Tim Neutzling and Gene Davis.
Lois Ann Pomeroy files for divorce from Wayne Lee Jones of Shade Route 1 in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. She cites extreme cruelty and requests custody of three minor children.
The Meigs County Board of Elections will operate daily 1 to 4 p.m. through the November 7 election. Clerk Dorothy Johnston announced the weekday and Saturday hours.
Middleport Lodge 363 F and A M announces funeral services for James D. Hawley at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Ruben Collins worthy master urges all members to attend.
Women of the Syracuse EUB Church plan to make apple butter on October 19 at Mrs. Edith Hood’s home. Residents may place orders by contacting Mrs. Edna Edwards or Mrs. Harry Clark at WY-2-6543 and WY-2-6243 respectively.
Local residents travel to Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs. Village families visit, hospital stays, sewing club events, PTA meetings, and church WSCS sessions are noted with names of attendees and hostesses. Civil Defense and planning group activities appear among social and health updates.
Racine Post 603 American Legion announces a fall festival and pumpkin show on October 28. The queen will be crowned from school finalists, with displays judged for awards. A parade, square dance, and flag prizes for top ticket sellers are planned, with Earl’s Barber Shop as pumpkin display headquarters.
Mrs J L Stewart reports a surgical patient at Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Frey attend the golden wedding of Karl and Mrs Frey in Lima.Mrs J C Webinger of Delphos visits daughter Mrs Jack Frey. Mrs Carl Tennant learns of her father Thomas Noel's sudden death in Wellsburg. Mr and Mrs Preston Alten visit from Crab Orchard West Virginia. guests of Frank Spradling. Kermit Ford and family welcome granddaughter Tessa Linn born to Jack and Mrs Ford Eugallie Florida. Boeing employee Jack Ford based in Cape Canaveral. Sixty two pints donated at Red Cross bloodmobile in New Haven. chairs Mrs Phil Walpert and Mrs Everett Roush. Labor and food donated by local groups. Capt Glen Smith of Wahama High School spoke on Army Reserve work at Bend Rotary meeting. he departs for Fort Knox Ky this week. Johnnie Sisson and Fred Hibbs of Middleport also guests. Mr and Mrs Billie Smith and two sons visit from near Louisville Kentucky with her parents Calvin and Mrs Oliver. A preaching and teaching mission at New Haven Lutheran starts Sunday Oct 15 and continues four evenings. Rev James Stevenson of St Marks Lutheran Clarksburg leads services. Mr and Mrs John Randolph of Elizabeth Pa visit children Loren and Mrs George Randolph and Paul Randolph.
Three Middleport men were fined Monday night in Mayor Kenneth McElhinney's court. Ned Call paid $20 plus costs for intoxication, Asel Searles $5 plus costs on the same charge, and Elmer Eugen Pugh $10 plus costs for reckless operation.
Middleport residents and relatives traveled to Cincinnati for a series game and the World Series. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brad bury and family, C. P. Bradbury, James Arnold, and Rev. Raymon Konkright at a funeral in Brooksville, Kentucky. Other visits featured Mrs. Charles McDaniel of Fostoria, Mrs. Crary Davis, and out-of-town relatives in Columbus Athens and Mount Zion Baptist Church observances.
Pomeroy Elementary School PTA meet highlighted plans for an open house at the new school on Sunday afternoon October 22 with hostesses including Mrs. Swatzel Hennessy Hayes and the room mothers. Bernard Fultz urged home discipline and discussed juvenile behavior while Rev William Voris promoted the 65 mill tuberculosis levy for Meigs County.
Village clerk Gene Grate reports September totals reach 38 877.47 with funds across General 10506.12 street maintenance 3878.25 state highway 790.37 parking meter 426.20 cemetery operating 2322.36 cemetery trusts 1573.53 fire equipment 85.62 swimming pool 2002.52 general bond retirement 14061.65 and fire truck 3251.45. Receipts for the month total 12463.87 and disbursements amount to 4989.17.
Junior Christian Endeavor of the Middleport Church of Christ held a Sunday evening hike and wiener roast at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Milton Houdashelt. Counselor Mrs Wendell Gerlach led the group with several attendees including Betsy Cunningham Mary Jane Jenkinson Candace Bahr Sheila Childs Anita Houdashett Susan Gerlach Debbie Maiden Harvey Hoffner Allen Cunningham Randy Phillips and families joined later.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Williamson returned from Akron after the 119th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery Knight Templars held October 7 to 9. In Columbus they visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Darnell, Mr. and Mrs. Max Ward, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Struble.
Mrs William Porter was welcomed as a new member when the Fun While You Learn Garden Club met at Mrs Alpha Cotterill s home. Mrs Arthur Morarity led the meeting as new program books were handed out and plans for improving county flower show arrangements were discussed. Refreshments were served.
Three Meigs County women traveled to Toledo for sessions of the Ohio PTA Congress now underway. Mrs. William B. Downie presides over the Meigs County PTA Council, Mrs. Opha Offutt leads the Salisbury PTA, and Mrs. Oliver Michael serves as publicity director for the Pomeroy Elementary PTA.
Mrs. A. R. Knight and guests returned from Belington West Virginia after attending the Forrest Festival in Elkins and touring Blackwater Falls. They called on Jessie Stuart, whose works had been shown here previously. Roy Kaspar and others visited the Kaspars in Columbus on Sunday.
The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church.
Middleport First Baptist Church youth fellowship enjoyed a hayride to Portland Park followed by a wiener roast joined by counselors Mr. and Mrs. Tony Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Anthony. Attendees included Darry Stumbo David Annis Janet Baker Jim Gilbert Martha Fowler Linda Kauff Diane VanCooney Jerry VanInwagen Charlotte Glaze Jack Satterfield Carol Teaford David Wiley Dick Bodimer Bruce Annis and David Rice. A car wash is planned at Gilmore's Garage with pickup and delivery by calling the Fowlers WY 2 3254 from 9 am to 4 pm Saturday.
George Gillian was presented a wolf badge by Dwight Logan scoutmaster at Pack 246 Cub Scouts gathering at the Arthur Nease home. A wiener roast and potluck followed near the Nease pond. Den mothers were named to the nominating committee. The next meeting is Nov 4 at Salisbury School with a 6 pm potluck and registration.
Apple butter will be prepared at the Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church this Wednesday. Orders may be placed with Mrs Mayme Holmes or Miss Frankie Mumaw at the listed WY exchange numbers.
The past councilors of the Chester Council Daughters of America will meet at the hall at 7 30 Wednesday evening.
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