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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
5
Widespread discontent rises as Meigs County officials plan to pursue the Hartinger case at the earliest moment. Taxpayers fear mounting costs after Dan Hartinger’s acquittal and jurors recount sacrifices, including missed chores and disrupted routines.
Guests of Mr and Mrs William Barnitz included their daughter Elnora and Robert Well of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Emil Ball hosted Doyle Phillips of Philippi W Va. Stephen Martin visited his son Ernest in South Bend Ind with Veda Sinclair Nettie Barnhart Mina Gorby and Stevie. This marks their first reunion in eight years.
Eleven members of the Pomeroy Ascohancc Tribe No. 25 attended Big Redman's all day zone meeting in Athens Sunday. Several Palefaces received degree work from the Ports mouth degree team. A dinner was served by the Mohawk tribe of Athens. Attendees included S. R. Hendricks Bill Christy Virgil Lee Woodrow Zwilling Herb Miller Herman Massar Don Eblin Clish Jacobs Howard Hysell Allie Grueser and Linzy Locke.
The Theo dorus Council hosts a reception Wednesday evening at the Hotel Martin to honor district council leaders. Lydia Hysell, councilor, appoints Edna Reibel and Margery Woodard to a new committee.
Clarence Andrew, named by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday to replace Clair Karr, won unanimous council approval at a Monday night meeting. Canaday outlined duties and challenges, cited past town projects, and urged passage of a parking meter ordinance amid council opposition and public-press discussions. Guests from Wellston attended as sewer expenses and accounting were reviewed.
In Meigs County a special meeting addressed funding gaps after Dan Hartinger was cleared of embezzlement charges. An appropriation of 100 dollars for the dog warden's salary was approved, and a 200 dollar bid for land at the County Home was accepted. A rabies vaccination tag requirement was not acted on while officials planned legal review. Hartinger urged a full audit of all departments and funds.
Wilfred Phillips admitted to Mason Clinic September 16. Births announced for Letart Falls Heplys and Young families, plus Harold Bird Racine, Robert Davis Dexter, and Dale Higgins Pomeroy, all in September. Discharge: Edna Johnson Letart Route 1 on September 15.
Guy Harper was fined $25 by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday for contempt of court after a Hearing on rabbits ducks and chickens removal dispute. The mayor ordered payment or jail and warned against future rabbit keeping within corporate limits. Other locals faced intoxication fines and two juvenile cases were held for Alliance juvenile officers.
Rutland Christian Church marks its 119th anniversary with an all day program on October 10. Woodrow W. Perry, president of the Cincinnati Bible Seminary, will address the morning and afternoon services. First service at 9:30 a.m., basket dinner at noon, with additional services at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
About 40 persons attended the 14th annual reunion on Sept. 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frans of Worthington on the Olentangy River. A pot-luck lunch followed a short business session. Dr. W. R. Coleman of Lancaster was re elected president and Effie Warren of Reedsville was re elected secretary. the 1949 reunion will be at Warren's home.
Chester Knight and Mrs. Knight with Mrs. Dayton Ashworth recovered Knight's car in Ashland Kentucky last Saturday after it had been stolen near the Federated Church. Crounch of Henderson West Virginia was captured by Ashland police after a high speed chase ending near railroad yards. The car bore bullet hole damage from patrol attempts to stop it. The three hitchhikers were released and Crounch faces possible Mann Act charges.
Mrs. Althea Anderson, bedfast for a year, improved slightly and joined a birthday dinner in the dining room Sunday served by her daughter Mrs. Max Sanborn. She received flowers gifts and cards during the visit.
Dr. W. S. Hart and daughter Miss Elsie Hart hosted a Sunday family dinner at their Lasley Street home. Attending were H. E. Cooper and spouse from Tampa, Billy and Michael Cooper from Richmond, Calif., Lester Hart and son Eric, Dan Whate, and Lorenzo Menchini with son Ernst, all of Pomeroy.
The Flatwoods Methodist Church will hold a rally and homecoming on September 26. A special program and basket dinner are planned.
Parents and others in Rose Hill school district are invited to a Tuesday evening meeting at the school house to organize a Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs Richard Campbell president of the county council will preside.
The Junior Women’s Guild of the Federated Church will gather Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Globokar with Mrs. Longa Roberts assisting as hostess.
Caddie Wickham has been appointed deputy of District 13 in the Daughters of America. The announcement outlines duties and a forthcoming formal installation.
The Federated Church fellowship class will meet at Mrs Alice Globokars home Wednesday evening with Mrs Kathryn Hess assisting as hostess.
General Hospital notes list births for Robert Barton and Glenn Evans families on Sept 15 and Sept 18 in Reedsville and Middleport Route 1. It also records multiple emergencies and injuries including lacerations, broken arms, finger amputation and surgical cases involving residents of Pomeroy and nearby communities plus workers from Parkersburg and St. Marys.
Funeral services for Tom Gardner who died at his home in Enterprise will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Ewing chapel.
Miss Helen returns to Breezy Heights after a two week trip to Columbus and Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Bob Hayes Ruth Harbrecht Mary Grimm and Rose
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