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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1947
Page
3
A roundup of local social notes lists visitors returning home with Bill Moore and others from Ironton Charleston Columbus and Gallipolis. Several residents move between apartments in town while others visit family and recover from surgery at Holzer Hospital with convalescence noted.
Middleport reports unseasonable weather cut attendance at the final Jamboree of the summer on N Second Ave. The event closed a three month business promotion and goodwill program by the Chamber of Commerce with volunteer firemen. Charles McMaster hosted a spelling contest and announced prize winners and the Harvest Festival dates October 13 to 18 on Middleport streets.
The Rev. George Henry, former Meigs pastor, died Sunday night in Springfield. He resided on Fourth Ave while in town. Funeral services will be held in Springfield.
A Sunday School picnic was held by Coonville Mission Church on September 14. Attendees included Clarence and Gale Edwards. Junior and Loretta Mae Taylor. Buddy Barlow and Richard. Jack Taylor. Elizabeth Nichols and Georgie Jimmie and Johnie. Verna Mahone and family. Jonas Dickerson Ronnie Riffle Bud Harkless Don Gabrial Edward Dickerson Bill Kennard Lena and Zeta Dickerson Don and Junior Ogg Junior Carl Barbara Thress Bonnie and Nancy Hutchison.
Sg t Raymond Allensworth Kalad Hindy and Mrs Francis Bush recently received as members of First Baptist Church received the hand of fellowship at the Sunday morning service. Out of town guests included Lois Jenkins Ironton Wayne Lowe and Earl Stephenson Portsmouth guests of Miss Phyllis Smart Mr and Mrs William Wood and Mr and Mrs Charles Maxson Lena Ohio former pastorate of Rev Charles Pomeroy pastor of the church.
Mayor George Howell forwards a list of five local men to Gov. Thomas J. Herbert for an advisory rent control board. The nominees are Dwight Parker a grey iron foundry molder. R. G. Webster an agent broker in insurance and real estate. Richard Vaughan a meat department manager and veteran. Frank Fugate a retired merchant. and John Sauvage a recreation room owner and manager.
POMEROY Meigs County WCTU held its annual meeting Friday evening at Middleport Presbyterian Church. Presiding was Mrs. G. H. Ewing. Officers named by the nominating committee include Mrs. Ewing president, Mrs. Carol Cook vice president, Miss Lucy Gibbs recording secretary, Mrs. Raymond Saxton corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Christina Grimm treasurer. Miss Beulah White sang with accordion by Mrs. Paul Haptenstall. Mrs. H. G. McMillan spoke on the History of the WCTU and the recent Asbury Park world and national convention. Mrs. J. H. Stephenson led a devotional.
Wayne E Milhoan of Chester underwent a tonsillectomy at Martz Clinic Pomeroy on August 30. He then suffered appendicitis and had surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens the following Friday. His birthday fell while hospitalized on September 10 and he remains in room 2.
County commissioners face whether to issue warrants to taxpayers from a levy intended for a memorial hospital. Walter Garrison of the state auditor’s office urges a declaratory judgement to decide if the levy proceeds may fund the hospital. If ruled improper, warrants would follow. One mill aimed to refund funds already collected. the other funded the memorial.
In a special City Council meeting L P Cavett Co won the street repair contract. Work to begin immediately with unit price patching hauling and extra labor costs. Mayor Howell negotiated a lease with the U S Employment Office. Sewer extension from Clyde Andrews to Strauss residence planned. C and O Railroad allowed to adjust curb and crossing level and drain the road.
Deputy Blanche Roller of Pomeroy received honors during the School of Instructions at IOOF Hall with eight state officers present led by Mrs. Marcella Hamilton. The White Cove council 134 hosted the event with welcomes, prayers, and ritual activities. The evening featured Murray City degree work for eight candidates and 150 attending women.
Meigs County issues marriage licenses for Roy Skeels and Anna Cornett both in their early twenties from Coolville and Tuppers Plains. Also listed are Percy Wright and Juanita Thomas from Racine, L Sayers and Jean McElfresh from Pomeroy, Warren Townsend and Lennie Lewis from Dexter, Gilbert Holcomb and Frances Piazza from Akron and Pomeroy, Raymond Bradley and Maxine Wigal from Guysville and Tuppers Plains, Stephen Walusiak and Olivine Ducasse from Akron and Pomeroy. CHURCH CLASS WILL MEET at First Presbyterian Middleport at 7 30 pm.
Thirty three members and guests gathered in Mrs Downing Roushs yard for a covered dish supper. Rev Charles Pomeroy led prayer and business plans were made to feed youth attending a district meeting at the church October 4. Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Vance noted with gifts and guests listed.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Kincaid of Kincaid s studio and C H Wise Jr of Marietta attend a photographer s convention in Jackson Mills West Virginia They plan a motor trip afterward through Maryland and Virginia
Mrs Edith Russell and Mrs Bernice Winn led the Past Matrons Association as hostesses for Evangeline Chapter 172 Order of Eastern Star. Members shared recipes, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Ruth Duerr Naomi Roush Grace French Kathryn Knight Zella Cross Lyda Harris Ethel Miller Helen Reynolds Evelyn Lewis Beulah Hayes Marie Hawkins and Mrs Amy Chase. The October meeting will be held at Mrs Ethel Millers home.
Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Yeager gathered to honor their first wedding anniversary with congratulations and good wishes. Vivian Yeager noted the warm turnout and enduring partnership.
A Fairmont West Virginia radio troupe will perform at Olive Orange High School Auditorium in Tuppers Plains on Thursday at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Co G Williams Grange and the Olive Orange High School Athletic Association to benefit the 4 H club.
Mr and Mrs Donald Moore were arrested by county officers and charged with interfering with an officer. They waived examination and were bound over to the Grand Jury under 400 dollars bond. Donald Moore was fined 25 dollars and costs on an intoxication charge.
Downtown coaches organize a public meeting to discuss building a football stadium at the Senior High School Auditorium Wednesday evening. The gathering was arranged at a Monday organizational meeting.
Irene Haggy sues Es til G Collins as administrator of the Robert Collins estate. B F Cox sues G P Parsons and Dona Parsons in a separate suit.
The Junior-Senior PTA will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Senior High School. Committees will be appointed for the year’s projects.
Marietta Paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. Athene, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. Gallipolis. The boastful wording promises distinctive, different, dependable, beautiful finishes backed by local distributorships.
Mrs. C J Ailstock of Eighth District presided as installing officer for the local American Legion Auxiliary at Woodman Hall. Athens guests spoke on projects and membership. Officers named include Cora Bennett president and Phil Edwards first vice president. $50 donated to Band Boosters for majorette costumes.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Meadows of Columbus spent the weekend with Carroll Meadows and Roscoe Meadows and returned from a fishing trip in Michigan. Mrs Richard Teaford, employed in Marietta, visited relatives in Marietta and Pomeroy. Miss Anna Crow returned to Columbus after vacation with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W E Garber. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and their children JoAnn and Bracky spent Sunday in Hunting.
A 9000 word treatise by Edwin J. Dingle cites a mysterious Tibetan experience that restored health, wealth, and recognition. He offers free copies of his Institute of Mentalphysics booklet to readers of this paper, limited in number, at 213 South Hobart Blvd Dept 415 C Los Angeles Calif. Readers urged to respond promptly.
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