Pomeroy Council Considers Street Repair and Salvage Drive
Pomeroy village officials discuss Second Street and Butternut Avenue repairs and a planned salvage drive led by county salvage head George Carson. The Civilian Defense Chair Edison Hobbshester seeks village truck use. Chamber of Commerce backs cooperation on repairs and finances, and a taxi license suspension moves to full time operators due to gasoline rationing.
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Pomeroy
George Carson
Pomeoy
Edison Hobhstetter
Civilian Defense Council
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Smith
Second St
Butternut Ave
Alvin Norris
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Middleport Council Debates Hog Raisers and Street Repairs
Middleport officials discussed hog raising within city limits and hog pen nuisance affidavits. They planned enforcement of stray dog laws, a four day city pound, and dog destruction if unclaimed. A “Cleanup Week” in April aims to beautify town with debris removal and street repairs. Gene Grate reported 7200.81 dollars in combined funds. mayor’s fines and licenses total 174.51.
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Middleport
Lower Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Fisher
L. B. Higgins
Gene Grate
Middleport Engaged Couple Edith Pullin Henry Killmar
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Edith Frances Pullin and Henry Merton Killmar. Details include their families, education, musical activities, and recent and future life plans, with notes on social visits and local movements.
War Commentator Alcott to Broadcast in Pomeroy Dedication
Radio WLW will carry Carroll D. Alcott live from the Hotel Martin in Pomeroy at 11 oclock Eastern War Time as part of the honor board dedication and bond drive inauguration. Alcott, a longtime Far East commentator, faces Japanese opposition and has survived threats while reporting three wars. The Meigs County dedication precedes the April bond drive targeting over 900000 dollars.
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Pomeroy
WLW
Carroll D. Alcott
W. A. Smith
Cincinnati
Western Union
Alcott
Japan
Nippon
Shanghai
Far East
Manchuria
League of Nations
China
Meigs County
Favor Improvements At Carpenter Farm
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce members show favorable reaction to improving facilities at the Carpenter Test Farm. Letters read at the regular meeting Monday noon reflected support. The group discussed the dedication program for Wednesday afternoon at the honor roll board in front of the Courthouse.
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Pomeroy
Skits and Musical By Grade Schools in Middleport
PTA organized ticketed grade school entertainment directed by Miss Lois Cecil will be held Friday night April 9. Students from first through eighth grades perform skits and songs including a Win-the-War-Ballets pantomime with third and fourth graders highlighted.
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Middleport
P.T.A
Lois Cecil
Leota Bolin
Russell Caruthers
Ruth Chase
Gladys DeVol
John Ervin
Carl Glaze
Pomeroy Couple wed at Federated Church Little Chapel
Lt Louis E Harper of Pomeroy and Miss Helen Locke of Rutland married Saturday night by Rev Ralph Kuether in the Federated Church Little Chapel at seven. They were attended only by William Strauss. The bride wore a blue spring suit with matching accessories. The bride is a Rutland High School graduate and has worked at the Ohio Standard Telephone Office in Pomeroy. The groom is a Pomeroy High School graduate and worked at Blaetmar's Auto Co prior to Army induction. They will visit in Cleveland for several days.
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Middleport
Edith Frances Pullin
W. T. Pullin
S. Third Ave
Henry Merton Killmar
H. M.qimar
Arsenal St
St. Is
Middleport High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Capital University
Miss Pullin
Capital University Chapel
Woman's Music Club
Heath Methodist Church
Pullin
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Pt. Pleasant
E. B. Badger & Sons Construction Co
Killmar
Pomeroy
Louis E. Harper
Helen Locke
Rutland
Ralph Kuether
Federated Church
William Strauss
Rutland High School
Ohio Standard Telephone Office
E. W. Harper
Pomeroy High School
Blaetmar’s Auto Co
Cleveland
Twilight Garden Club April meeting announced
The Twilight Garden Club will hold their April meeting Thursday evening April 8 at the home of Mrs. John Duerr with Mrs. Charles Ward and Miss Clara Zier as assisting hostesses.
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Twilight Garden Club
John Duerr
Charles Ward
Clara Zier
Local society notes from Minersville and surrounding towns
Mrs. George Phillips recuperating at home in Minersville. Infant twins Ronald William and Donald Dillon born to Mr. and Mrs. William Foss of Canton. Mrs. Bass Girolami and daughter return from St. Louis. George and Ernest Hines hosted by the Hines family in Zanesville and Columbus visitors. Eastern Star event in Gallipolis attended by local residents. Miss Mary Elizabeth Chapman of Athens visited. Condor St Edward Stark, Ohio University student, weekend with parents. George Nesselroad leaves for Dayton for hospital observation.
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Robert Short
Wayne Short
Marilyn
Zanesville
Glen Short
Gary
Mingo Junction
William Diles
L. D. Diles
Miami University
Oxford
Meigs County
Larry Null
Front St
Frank Martin
Zuspan
Martin
Hobson
Lawrence Haringer
Harry Miller
Bulaville
Holzer Hospital
Pearl Bunce
M. G
George Phillips
Minersville
William Foss
Canton
Ronald William
Donald Dillon
Bass Girolami
St. Louis
George Hines
William Hines
Fisher St
Ernest Hite
Columbus
Ed Hite
W. Main St
Harry Smith
Everett Tracy
Helen H. Nease
Gallipolis
Mary Elizabeth Chapman
Athens
Frank Chapman
Condor
Edward Stark
Ohio University
George Stark
Spring Ave
George
Victory Food Club Elects Officers
The Victory Food Club met at the home of Mrs. D. F. Russell with Dora Mae Calaway as advisor. Officers elected: Laura Lenz president, Edith Cremeans vice president, Sibyl Russell secretary treasurer, Roxie T. Russell recreation leader, Annie Calaway news reporter. Gardening and canning planned for the year. Next meeting at Laura Lenz’s home.
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Pomeroy
Victory Food Club
D. F. Russell
Coolville
R. D
Dora Mae Calaway
Laura Lenz
Edith Cremeans
Sibyl Russell
Roxie T. Russell
Annie Calaway
Corporal Entsminger Receives Promotion News
At Hammer Field California Corporal Entsminger told his parents David and Mrs Entsminger of his promotion from private to corporal. The hours long distance call began at 5 pm Sunday and reached them five hours later at 10 pm. He recently transferred from Florida to California and has not yet completed basic training.
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Middleport
David Enstminger
Charles Enstminger
Hammer Field
California
Corporal Entsminger
Florida
Flood Repairs Underway on Second and Mill Streets
Flood damaged streets in Middleport are being repaired with coal, coating, and limestone spread on Second Street from Race to Mill and on Mill Street by the state highway department. Improvements will continue, officials say.
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Middleport
Second St
Race To
Mill
Mill St
State Highway Department
Merchants To Close For Dedication Service
Middleport Ohio merchants will close at 4 p m Wednesday to attend the dedication of the Meigs County Service Men's roster at the Pomeroy Courthouse. WLW commentator Carroll D Alcot will speak on the Second War Bond campaign. Middleport High School Band will participate, drawing hundreds to the courthouse.
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Middleport
Meigs County Service
Pomeroy
Carroll D. Alcott
WLW
Cincinnati
Federated Church Pomeroy Week Schedule
Activities for the Federated Church in Pomeroy include Lenten service and choir rehearsal on Wednesday, Mary Martha League and Busy Bees meetings, Thursday housecleaning, and the Happy Harvesters Class on Friday. Sunday confirms examinations at 10 30 am, Presbytery meeting Monday at 10, and an 7 30 pm address by Mrs. Tewksbury. Good Friday services at the Christian Church at 2 pm led by Rev. Rompel with Parker in charge. Richard Fisher sends thanks for the Christmas gift.
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Tewksbury
Christian Church
Nobel Rompel
Parker
Richard Fisher
Get New Pep with Ostrex Tonic Tablets
Don’t blame age for exhaustion. Ostrex Tonic Tablets claim to refresh both men and women, with vitamins and minerals including calcium phosphate. Trial size 35¢. regular size 89¢. advertised in Athens area drug stores.
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Athens
Gallaher Drug & Athens Phar
Ady
Junior Class Hosts Seniors Banquet and Dance at Middleport High
The Middleport High School junior class will host the graduating class and faculty for the annual Junior-Senior banquet and dance on April 16. The PTA committee will serve the banquet and a program and dance will follow. meeting Wednesday at 4 pm includes Mrs. Karl Owen and a long list of committee members.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Parents Teacher Association
Karl Owen
Mesdames
James White
George Schaaf
D. E. Miller
George Childs
Lawrence Milhoan
Burns Barker
Marcus Chambers
Cedric Clark
Beulah White
Carl Ebersbach
Clarence Hamm
Edward Haggerty
Lawrence Hartinger
Harold Hubbard
O. P. Klein
Allen Knopp
George Meinhart
Ross Pullin
Charles Sauer
Charles Swindler
Sanford Thomas
E. M. Wood
Joe Young
O. L. Roush
Charles Walburn
Divorce Suit Filed In Court For Neglect
Sarah Jane Denny sues Stanford Denny in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married October 20 1939 at Gallipolis they have no children. Plaintiff seeks alimony and restoration to her maiden name Sarah Jane Thomas.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
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Charles Haskins
Gene Osler
Ronnie Stewart
Agnes Simmons
Kermit McKinney
Charles Morris
Gene Dudding
Don Payne
Andy Batey
Robert Richards
James Lloyd
Woody Call
Charlene Williams
Nina Daniels
James Singer
Betty Swisher
Roscoe Wise
Danny Viers
Betty Willis
Bonnie Dow
Norma Lewis
Gloria Jean Wallace
Gordon Ely
Franklin Richards
Bob Davis
Franklin Clark
Pomeroy Social Notes
Texas
J. R. Lindsley
Faris
Kerrs Run
Lindsley
E. B. Badger Construction Co
Point Pleasant
Lindsleys
Neal Lindsley
Boy Scouts
Ann Lindsley
Central School
Pomeroy Personals
Anthony Bonner
Buffalo Creek
Anthony O’donnell
O'Donnell
America
Anthony O'Donnell
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Middleport, Ohio
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