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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1947
Page
6
Harper, who entered Holzer Hospital Friday, underwent surgery Saturday. His wife Helen Jackson Harper spent Saturday and Sunday at the hospital with him. Mrs Charles Smith of Columbus has visited the Harper home.
Drew Webster Post of the American Legion screened a Junior Legion baseball film with team and manager Aaron Kelton as guests. The National Headquarters provided the film. Forty five members attended including three new members Leland Sisson Lloyd Wright and Walter Blaker. Leo Vaughan spoke on returning war dead bodies and the post plans to participate in military funeral services for parents. Pat Thornton gave a talk on
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co., Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co., Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co., Gallipolis as listed in the trade notice from the period.
W S Francis of Rose Hill was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Mayor Horton Brown after his car struck the porch of the Elizabeth Rappold dwelling on West Main Street in Pomeroy Saturday. The jail term was suspended if Francis paid about 100 dollars in damages.
Refreshments were served by Orris Harris, Charles Greuser, and John Will.
Floyd C. Wright will discuss bringing telephone service to the Portland area at the Portland Community Club meeting on Oct. 3. Marietta Truck Growers Association supports service for the packing plant. A letter from Murray D. Shaffer notes the road petition has been forwarded to state engineers.
Joe Hood Pomeroy of Minersville and John H. Motley of Middletown were arrested by county and city officers respectively and charged with intoxication.
Pomeroy social notes describe a surprise birthday event hosted by Mrs. Willard Hines and Mrs. Ernest Rhoades at the Hines home from 6 to 8 p.m. with games and refreshments for many local residents and guests. Additional society updates list visits and travels of families including Hines, Rhoades, Barker, Richards, Brider, Hundley, and Hartley among others in surrounding communities.
The September WSCS session of the United Methodist Church met at Simpson Church. Mrs. Dey Hysell led devotions and Mrs. Alice Strubble oversaw the business portion. Plans were made for a rummage sale and other fund raising projects. Mrs. Ruth Barnitz reviewed the study book. Hostesses Mrs. Clara Bing and Mrs. Lucy Gibbs invited attendees to a local pharmacy for refreshments.
The JOF Class of Simp son Methodist Church planned a rummage sale for the week starting September 22. Rev. Albert Bitters delivered a short talk. Former member Mrs. Malcom Hartley attended as a guest. Mrs. Marie Morris and Mrs. Norma Parker were hostesses.
The Meigs County WCTU will meet at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport on Friday at 7 p.m. A program is planned and will be followed by a social hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Clark and daughter Mrs. E G Buell left Monday for Pittsburgh to visit relatives and plan to return to Pomeroy before continuing to their home in Arkansas. Florence Richards returned home after a week with her nieces Mrs. Lulu Harper and Mrs. Chester Roush of Point Pleasant. Helen Barker has been
Rutland High School will present Swanee River minstrel performances on Oct. 1 and 2 at the Rutland High School Auditorium to benefit the athletic association. Pete Mees will rehearse and stage the show with auditions from Rutland and nearby communities. Tap dancing cake walking and a hillbilly band are planned.
Middleport residents learn a after game dance planned for Friday night at the Youth Center. Kenny Sauer and his orchestra will provide music for dancing until 12 30 a m with a small admission charge.
The Star Garden Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stout with 19 members present. Mittie Nelson presided. Estella Radekih read about Peonies and Their Growth. guests from Rutland and local members attended. a birthday cake was given to Mrs. C. E. Stout. prizes and honorable mentions were awarded for flower arrangements.
The first World War II war dead to be shipped to the United States will arrive at New York and San Francisco ports in October 1947 and proceed to distribution centers for next of kin delivery. Leo L. Vaughan and the Ohio Military District coordinate burial honors and public liaison.
A federal suit filed by minor Sylvan Snowden, represented by George Snowden, against James Allen Nelson seeks 5000 in damages. The petition alleges Nelson struck Snowden with an automobile on Sept 19 1945 and fled the scene while intoxicated.
D B O'Dell files suit for divorce from Elsie O'Dell citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty in a case recorded in the local docket.
Wooster Ohio officials approved monthly raises for municipal staff last night ranging from 10 to 25 dollars, boosting payroll costs for the city.
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