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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
2
A vintage ad touts Certa-VIN as a hematinic that rebuilds red blood cells to combat blood poverty and low energy. It claims rapid effects within days and a full course lasting three to seven weeks, advertised at The Athens Pharmacy.
In Middleport the three light traffic signal at S. Third Ave and Locust St gains local approval after motorists urged village council to curb hazards at the Route 7 crossing. State officials confirmed heavy traffic and need for a light. the unit was sold to the village by R. E. Tracy Sr. of Pomeroy.
C E Chesher of the C and O Railway complains to Police Chief Walter Wolfe about parking on the railroad tracks in Pomeroy. The letter warns that walking or parking on private railroad ROW is trespassing and punishable by arrest and fine. Shoppers frequently park on the tracks on Main Street, creating hazards and potential rail emergencies.
Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church voted to participate in World Community Day on November 4. The “Pieces for Peace” project includes sewing and patching materials for women abroad and will be dedicated at the World Community Day service at Grace Episcopal Church in Pomeroy.
Dry weather and fallen leaves create a fire hazard as village officials warn against burning leaves or rubbish. Following a multi year custom the street department will sweep and haul the leaves in the village.
The Homebuilders Class of First Baptist Church observed its tenth anniversary with a Monday evening dinner hosted by Mrs. Florence Bush at her Little House. Twenty six members attended as Milton Houdashelt welcomed guests and new officers were named including Mrs. Russell Wilson as vice president and Mrs. George Skinner as secretary. A. L. Roush served as master of ceremonies and Edythe Russell led songs, with a duet by Mrs. Wallace Bradford and Mrs. Franklin Bailey. Other attendees included multiple couples and the Russell Wilsons, Houdashelt, and Roush families.
Mrs George Fells visits son James in Los Angeles where he serves in the Navy. Carl Hoffman and Alma Cook of Chicago visit Homer and Mrs Cook in Columbus Avenue before Sarasota winter plans. Charles Lucas family from Columbus stay with Homer Jones and Lena McElhinny. Oiler family guests in Cabin Creek and Columbus. Edison Wessa and son John visit Columbus and Gallipolis. Insuranceman Harry Barnes recovers from influenza. Shafer family visits Marietta. Ohio University Kent State game attendees include Rodney Downing and Rev Mrs W B Moore and daughter Emnyr. Mary Virginia Haggerty of Columbus also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koenig announce the birth of a son, Arthur Dale, on October 1. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Snider of Union Avenue and Mrs. Dorothy Smalley. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Ollie Stowe of Union Ave. Lions Club to Meet in Pomeroy at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Federated Church to discuss a proposed club sponsorship chance.
John Wagnis Pomeroy arraigned in Meigs County common pleas on an indictment from the May 1948 grand jury for failure to provide for children. He was moved from River Head New York by Sheriff Charles Russell. Wagnis pleaded guilty, paid $105 costs, made an advance $30 monthly payment, and was placed on probation with a $500 bond.
Mrs. Marcel lene Buell of Middleport was taken to Meigs Clinic Monday evening for emergency treatment after food poisoning. By 10:30 p.m. she was reported to be getting along fine. She is vocal music supervisor in the Pomeroy schools. Her son James Buell, a Yellow Jacket football squad member, also fell ill with influenza.
Mason Clinic notes list admissions for Olaf Peterson Rutland Sept 27 Elmer Searles Rutland Oct 1 Mrs Winifred Clark Letart Route 1 Oct 2 Sarah Adkins Pomeroy Oct 3 Juanita Knapp West Columbia Oct 6. Births include Clifford Dennis Sept 30 to Mr and Mrs Robert Ashley Letart Falls and Sandra Karen Oct 4 to Mr and Mrs Wayne Beal Harrisonville. Discharged include R W Craig Mrs Dorothea McKenzie and daughter Elmer Searles.
Mrs Theobald III and her mother Mrs William Theobald were at Holzer Hospital on Saturday for treatment and observation after an illness. Mr and Mrs Weber Theobald of Rutland visited their mother at the hospital on Sunday.
Pomeroy notes show Misses Lucretia Augusta and Ada Genheimer in charge of the Methodist Church WSCS program next Tuesday evening. A Navajo Indian relief shower will feature the session with listed donation items and drop-off through the following Sunday. Hostesses are Mrs. John Chase Mrs. Viola Jones and the Misses Nell and Clara Bing.
Miss Jessie Saunders hosted a Saturday meeting of the Meigs County Women’s Republican Club at her Athens road home. President Mabel Wolfe presided as topics on Communism and good government were discussed. Officers elected included Freda Hartinger president Hazel Allen vice president Jessie Saunders treasurer and Mabel Shields secretary. Zana Baxter and Mabel Wolfe performed a skit Uncle Abner’s Will and Della Windsor read Proper Diet. Music by Josephine Hartinger. November gathering will be at Hazel Allen’s Letart Falls home.
A public notice declares no price increases for an upcoming program, emphasizing affordability and continued access for all participants. This announcement reassures attendees that costs will remain steady amid broader market changes.
Meigs County delinquent real estate taxes dropped from prewar highs to about 34 000 by end of September 1949 as personal tax collections reached a September record of 17 165.60. County Auditor Perry Riggs called the figures the lowest in years and higher than many comparable Ohio counties. Other September receipts included refunds 3139.08 real estate tax 1240.29 and auto license 1295.65 among others totaling varied income across departments.
Herbert Fink and his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Owen Fink stay in Blakeley West Virginia to visit Mrs Frances Giffin who remains seriously ill in Middleport.
Past Councilors Club will meet Thursday at the home of Essie Warner.
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