Thursday, October 4, 2012

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Page 5

Around the Burnside

Denny Easterling ~ Lewisville
If people didnt say anything unless they knew what they were talking about, a ghastly hush would fall upon the earth. The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. Here it is the last week in September, a tink of frost and the furnace on heat. You know what that means. The white stuff will be flying around. The Farmers Almanac is calling for a cold winter. Isnt this what the winters in our area call for? Winter just isnt winter until students get a day or two off during the winter. Its tough to believe I once enjoyed winter. Even if it did bring extra chores night and morning. This was before the kids stayed awake to the wee hours playing with their cell phone. We went to bed shortly after dark with two maybe three heavy covers on top. Enough about the weather. We can do nothing about what kind we get. If we could do something about the weather it would get things messed up as bad as they do in Washington, D.C. Our high school football teams have had some disappointments so far this year. It comes with the game. Even the Ohio State Buckeyes are winning ugly and they have a four million dollar coach. I understand they even had tickets left over for their last game. Yelling doesnt help. What did the apple tree say to the farmer? - Stop picking on me. Have you ever wondered why just about everything you eat is not good for your health? Not that I say they are wrong but salt is back again. Too much salt causes high blood pressure. I had a doctor once suggest I go on a salt free diet. Tried it, couldnt do it. I never could have learned to eat unsalted green beans. I maybe just cut down on using the salt shaker. Lets see. Growing up, a ripe tomato had to have the salt shaker, a stick of raw rhubarb tasted better dipped in salt, a raw potato needed salt. Mellons need salt as well as other things. To top off everything, Dad put the hams and shoulders in salt brine to cure. Mom would soak a slice of ham or shoulder for some time to get rid of some of the salt. Talk about your good eating. I was always glad to see some ham soaking for supper. I just cut down a bit. When we had the school nurse in our building I had my blood pressure checked every so often as every one should. Im not sure but maybe one of the seven pills I take every day may have something to do with blood pressure. At least the last time I had it checked the nurse said it was excellent. I mentioned some time ago how some say too much sugar would affect the brain. No need to worry about that now because when I walk through a doorway I forget what I had been thinking of. Some day Im going to write about what fun it is to grow old, or is it? Isnt it time to start gathering up walnuts for this winter? It seems I remember some of my classmates with walnut stain on their hands from hulling walnuts. Mom would never allow me to get my hands stained. We spread them on the ground and pounded the hulls off with a wooden mallet. Picked up the walnuts when the hulls had dried some. I wonder if anyone gathers up walnuts like we did. Nothing like cracking a number of walnuts and then sit around with a little pick and eat all those goodies. This happened on several long winter nights. As Ive said, Kids just dont have any fun nowadays. This is the time of year when the new TV programs and the regular good ones come rolling in on the screen. As I am writing it is 41 hours until NCIS comes back with the new season; most of our favorites are coming back. I sometimes watch the brand new programs maybe once. They dont sound very interesting to me. Question, Does anyone listen to the complete phone calls we are getting of late? I listen to the first couple of words and save wear on our phone. Talk about a pain in the ear. I mention food not good for you several times when it boils down to one thing. Too much of anything is the problem. I kind of dislike going to a restaurant any more because I fill up before my plate is empty. My advice, eating too much of anything is not good for you, even deep fried dill pickles. A smile is language even a baby understands. No problem understanding

New Matamoras
by Mary Valentine

Pomeranian Pooch Gets Second Chance Thanks To Humane Society

Bridget Smith Staff Writer The Humane Society of Monroe County received an urgent phone call on a Saturday morning in midAugust concerning a Pomeranian that had been severely injured. The Pomeranian, now named Charlie, had been attacked by a male Labrador Retriever that was trying to reach Charlies companion, a female Labrador in heat. The man who owned Charlie and the female Lab, did not live at the residence where the dogs were being held and was absent at the time of the incident. According to Cathy Moore, volunteer for the Humane Society, there had been a situation involving the dogs for over a year. In fact, Charlie, formerly known as Snickers, had been removed from the property last year after complaints made by a concerned neighbor. The neighbor said the owner would come back only occasionally to feed the dogs. The Humane Society could not adopt Charlie out, however, without the owner willingly surrendering the dog, which he refused to do. Charlie had to be returned. On the morning of the attack, Charlies leg was badly

Good morning and welcome to October, which I think is the most beautiful month of the year. The brilliant leaves of orange, red and yellow against the azure blue sky make for a lovely sight. Although, there is also a twinge of sadness thinking of the cold winter to come. Excuse me. My sister Geraldine is at the door and I must let her in as she is going to paint our kitchen door and I dont want to stand in the way of progress. She is so helpful to us and does so many acts of kindness. Things Ive read - Forget injuries. Remember Kindness. Sympathy is extended to Paul Wolverton and family on the passing away of Pauls wife, Ann Wolverton, age 91. She was a resident of the New

Martinsville Care Center. Ann was a wonderful lady with many talents. She was organist and pianist at the Baptist Church in Matamoras for many years, and also taught piano and organ. Our daughter, Susan, was very fortunate to have had Ann as her music teacher, and share her talent with others. Anns life will live on in memory of her good deeds, the lives she has touched, and because her music plays on. Breanna Scott was chosen homecoming queen in a ceremony preceding the Frontier Cougars vs the Beallsville football game. She was escorted by Taylor Merckle. A quote from Ben Franklin says - Lost time is never found again.

Rinard Mills

by Norma Jean Antill

Congrats to first time grandparents Steve and Cheryl Taylor Cochran of Salem Hall. Katelynn Marie Morris has arrived. Sisters Day, The Prickett Sisters choose a day and as many as can arrive and away they go. This Sept. 15 found them in Graysville the old hometown, Knowlton Covered Bridge, Rinard Mills area. Antill porch visitors included sisters, Shirley Stimpert, Betty Stimpert, Flota King, Donna Warner and Wanda Shumaker. Absent were Sandra Pryor and Brenda Thompson. The family reunion of the late Thurman and Phena Nalley Piatt was held Sept. 16 at Reno. Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. will be the Graysville Firemens appreciation supper. Nov. 4 Low Gap Christian Union Church Homecoming will be held. Midway Community Center will host on Oct. 4, at 7p.m., the Washington Electric Co-op meeting to present information on storm damage and cleanup, also the right of way management program and what is being done to improve transmission reliability. Ruth Weddle Piatt, Franklin Dye and Norma Jean Antill attended the Sept. 15 meeting of the Monroe County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society for the Lineage Societiy reception. Congratulations to NJs nephew Quinton and Alissa Kirkbride McPeek on their wedding Sept. 22 at Newport. Quenton is grandson of Roger and Darlene Cline Dye, Jr. and Mary Cline McPeek. Alissa is granddaughter of Paul and Sherri Jones Kirkbride and Jerry and Nancy Roach Eddy. Greats are Deloris Cline Jones and Franklin Dye. The New Mat Red Hat met at the Carroll Senior Center Sept. 13. We were greeted in the atmosphere of a Victorian tea party. The hostesses were Terri Masters, Rita Early and granddaughter Ali Jean Kirkpatrick. Terri led the singing prayer, God our Father, we thank you for our many blessings. Amen. A table with the cloth handmade by Grandma Isabella Masters, a beautiful pattern and decorative tea pots set on it. At each place setting, a rose corsage and the center decorations were Red Hat tea cups with violets that were later used for prizes. Oh the food table, a teapot cake quite artistic, with a tea bag and chocolate cup cakes in a display by Jennifer Babbs. Rita made scones with lemon curd and jellies and a variety of tea food items were delicious. A contest of, Whats that you say? An English word with American definition. The invitation drawing and the decorating the tea pot was fun. September birthday gal, Judy Cunningham was not present. A speedy recovery card signed to Sue Altizer. Some thank you cards were passed for all to read. Others attending were Debbie Swallow, Dianna Evans, Martha Lindsley, Marilyn Tilton, Patti Cline, Norma Jean Antill, Vivian Dye, Dorothy Hendricks, Nancy Petty, Gina Williams. Wilma Anderson Whitacre received word of her brothers death. Lorrin Anderson of Oregon died Sept. 16. He was a 1942 Graysville graduate. Opal Cline Weber, 98, died Sept. 21. She was a member of the Jericho Cemetery Assoc. Opal always liked to talk about the late Denzel Rinard being born one year later than she.

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60 YEARS AGO - 1952 Hannibal High School news Principal A.A. Byers, Edward Woolf, Harry Mallett and Mrs. Edith Kuehne make up the faculty this year. Total enrollment is 59 students. For the first time in Woodsfields history telephone patrons may now avail themselves of the services of an outdoor telephone booth, a pretty little bright red booth with a white interior. The Monroe County Tuberculosis and Health Association are completing plans for a county-wide chest x-ray survey for the week of Oct. 13 in nine county communities. Theres something for everyone at the movies: Fight pictures Jersey Joe Walcott vs Rocky Marciano; Ginger Rogers in Dreamboat; Okinawa; Lovely to Look At. Ruth Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martin of Woodsfield, entered Muskingum College, New Concord, as a freshman this fall. Clarington schools ended the second week with an enrollment of 349 students. The high school has 48 boys and 57 girls. The elementary totals 137 boys and 117 girls. Help wanted - A large nationwide firm desires to hire one woman in this area. Our sales people are currently earning in excess of $100 a week.

A Second Look

Taken from the Beacon Files

Dont let government restrictions and shortages hinder your earning power. Write P.O. Box 50, Woodsfield. The Holloway Railroaders went down to defeat for the first time this season Friday afternoon as Beallsville, sparked by Danny Helpbringer and Merwin Lucas trounced them, 53-12. Buy butchering salt and pepper now. Pure black pepper, 1 lb. bag - $1.99. Ohio River salt, 25 lb. bag - 35. Parks Store, Marr 50 YEARS AGO - 1962 Notice - Bethel Township Trustees have signed a contract with the Lewisville Fire Department whereby the citizens of Bethel Township will have fire protection. Please do not call unless needed. Paul Cline, Clerk. Norfolk, Va. - Victor E. Mozena, fireman, U.S. Navy, is serving aboard the repair ship USS Amphibian operating from Norfolk. Wow - look at the movie selections! This week: Bus Stop starring Marilyn Monroe; The Three Stooges in In Orbit; Inside a Girls Dormitory and Underwater City. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smithberger, Woodsfield, are the parents of a daughter born Sept. 21. The new arrival has been named Susan Louise. Meeting at Bethel - A meeting of voters in Monroe Local School District interested in a

Real and Lasting School program will be held at Bethel School Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. The sheriffs office reports that for the month of August, a total of $108 was paid out in bounty on red and gray fox with five out of every six being gray. The Sidewalk Art Show sponsored by the Junior Womens Club will be held in front of the county courthouse Oct. 12-13. Beginning Oct. 16, examinations for a drivers license will be given in the Army Reserve building, near City Park, instead of the election board room in the Courthouse. The Woodsfield High football team will travel to Powhatan Saturday to oppose the Powhatan Indians. The game will be played at 2:30 p.m. due to lighting for the stadium not arriving 40 YEARS AGO - 1972 A fire which broke out Saturday morning destroyed the carriage house at John Srodes residence (W.C. Mooney home). Lost in the blaze were an antique Buick, a closed-in carriage which belonged to Col. Mooney and other antiques. San Antonio - Airman Bradford L. Nixon has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He will remain at the base to receive training in communications-electronics systems.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ault wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Jean to Garry Dean English, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney English of Graysville. August 12, Joyce Colvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Colvin of Woodsfield, became the bride of David Landefeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Landefeld of Woodsfield. Teachers at Sardis Elementary for the 1972-73 year are as follows: Harry Ullman, Patricia Durig, Diane Brown, Donna Dally, Laura Jollifce, Annette Mobley, Mildred Moore, Debbie Wallick, Alvin Thompson, Marilyn Riggenbach and James Clegg. Movie choices are dwindling with drive-ins closing. This weeks selections: John Wayne in The Cowboys; Plaza Suite. Woodsfield and Beallsville High School students participating in the Youth and Science Conference at Ohio State University Sept. 23 were Mary Reed, Ed Paulus, Terri Brooks, Dale Landefeld, Jack Ray and Rita Brodegard. From News of Yesteryear Thirty Years Ago (1942) - For complying with the policies of the Conservation Division of the War Production Board, E.A. Sloan, of Woodsfield Automobile Graveyard, was awarded the WPB emblem for excellence.

Charlie broken, but fortunately, the noise drew the attention of the caring neighbor. Moore said the man was in tears as he explained Charlies condition. Since no one could reach the owner, and there is no emergency vet service in Woodsfield on Saturday, the little dog was taken to New Horizon Animal Hospital in St. Clairsville. The vet who examined Charlies leg said it was a pretty severe break having severed the bone completely. She recommended amputation. Moore said the Humane Society did not have much money available to help the dog, but it had to do something. The society found out that if the vet could perform the amputation for $1,000, then they could afford it. The vet not only agreed to the price, but also volunteered to neuter Charlie. Now, Charlie is recovering nicely with his new owner, the man who saved his life. A bake sale will be held Sat., October 6 at 10am at Riesbecks. Proceeds will go to recoup the money spent to save Charlie. For information on volunteering, you can contact the Humane Society of Monroe County at (740) 934-2693.

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