Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Reunions
Middleport society column lists Mrs H W Craig leaving for Magnetic Springs, visits by Marion and Mrs French in Columbus, Mrs Edward Brannon en route to Columbus, Clarissa Fowler Woodcock post goitre operation in Grant Hospital, Homer Young and Ernest Roush visiting relatives in Middleport, Wash DC trip by Postmaster Harcourt Smith and Hazel Van Cooney, Miliron family return from Athens, card club meets at Minersville home with Roedell and Schaefer as high scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. W. Craig
Magnetic Springs
Marion French
Columbus
Edward Brannon
Weston
W. V
George Cowie
Brannon
Irma Cowie
Paul Woodcock
Clarissa Fowler
Grant Hospital
Woodcock
R. O. Fowler
Homer Young
Ernest Roush
Beaver Falls
Marjorie
Kathleen Brown
R. L. Brown
Fourth Ave
Harcourt Smith
Hazel van Cooney
Washington D. C
George Miliron
George
Athens
Miliron
Mrs. Faulkner
Mill St
Garen Stansbury
M. C. Hobart
D. B. Hartinger
Meigs County Democratic Club Meets at Pomeroy City Hall
The Meigs County Democratic Club will hold a Thursday night meeting at Pomeroy City Hall starting at 7 30. Local speakers will address the gathering and discuss activities planned for the coming fiscal year.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Democratic Club
Pomeroy City Hall
Dorst and Whaley Receive Marriage License in Probate Court
Archie Melvin Dorst 24 farmer of Sumner and Ida F. Whaley 23 of Pomeroy were issued a marriage license in probate court and united in marriage by Squire Earl Titus.
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Pomeroy
Archie Melvin Dorst
Sumner
Ida F. Whaley
Earl Titus
Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court
Dortha Stout and Ruby Deem were granted divorces on grounds of cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Dortha Stout is restored to her maiden name Dortha Griffin. Ruby Deem's divorce is from Homer Deem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas
Dortha Stout
Harry R. Stout
Ruby Deem
Homer Deem
Mrs. Stout
Dortha Griffin
Mrs. Coffman Dies in Dayton Funeral Held
Mrs May Coffman of Dayton died at Miami Valley Hospital Friday. Survived by husband Herbert daughter Ovandean son Paul father W A Wemmer of Millfield Ohio brothers Guy Ray Francis sisters Delorous Brown Ella Davis Ines Kangas Goldie Moore all in Dayton. Funeral services were held Monday in Dayton with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
May Coffman
Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Herbert
Ovandean
Paul
W. A. Wemmer
Millfield
Guy
Ray
Francis
Delorous Brown
Ella Davis
Ines Kangas
Goldie Moore
Memorial Park Cemetery
Red lantern in tree sheds light on Beech Street mystery
Beech Street residents spotted a red light in a large blossoming pear tree in front of Harlow Swisher. Investigating revealed a red lantern placed in the tree using a pulley by Mr Swisher to protect blossoms from freezing temperatures. A Racine grower had suggested the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Beech St
Harlow Swisher
Swisher
Racine
Encrustation on Church Removed by Stevenson
William Stevenson employed by Heath M. E. Church to remove white encrustation on brick exterior after flood. Chemical engineers doubted removal, but Stevenson with steel brush and water restored the church to its former appearance.
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Middleport
William Stevenson
Heath M. E
Stevenson
Hobson Railroad Shop Cuts Round House Crew
The Hobson Shops of the New York Central Railway has reduced its round house crew by 17 as the labor force shrinks after postwar peak. Most workers were moved to Bucyrus or Toledo as locomotive and car repair operations were reorganized. The cut comes ahead of the lake trade opening slated for May 15.
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Middleport
Hobson Shops
New York Central Railway
Bucyrus
Toledo
Round House
Mrs. Richard Horden Dies in Columbus Hospital
Mrs. Richard Horden, believed recovering from surgery, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Clair Hospital in Columbus after a week in the city with her son Dr. Cecil Horden. She entered the hospital Sunday. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Richard Horden
St. Clair Hospital
Columbus
WPA Repairs Walks Middleport Sidewalks
WPA workers under foreman John Gilliland relaying bricks on Third Ave Locust Pearl and Ash Streets in Middleport. Project will continue until all town sidewalks are repaired improving south side sidewalks.
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Middleport
WPA
Third Ave
Locust
Pearl
Ash
John Gilliland
Adult School to Sing at Rock Springs Event
Community singing will highlight Rock Springs Adult School activities on Thursday night. Classes run from 7 to 10 o'clock at the Rock Springs School with Gene Wyatt as instructor and singing free for all adults interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Gene Wyatt
Births in Syracuse and Flat Woods Families
Mr and Mrs Anthony Salser of Syracuse announce the birth of a nine and one half pound daughter at their home on Sunday April 11. The father is 74 and the mother is in her thirties. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs John Bailey of Flat Woods on Sunday April 11.
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Pomeroy
Anthony Salser
Syracuse
John Bailey
Flat Woods
Letart PTA Reorganizes At Tonight’s Meeting
The Letart Parent-Teacher Association holds a reorganizational meeting at the Letart School tonight starting at 8 o'clock. Officers announced the agenda and a business session will be followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Letart Parent- Teacher Association
Letart
Oak Grove Personal And Social Mention
Oak Grove notes report visitors from Columbus and Nelsonville including Mr and Mrs Lewis Travis and family and Miss Mary Barber. Others host Ely and Bennett families. local ill listed as Mrs Adda Wachenschwanz and Horace Smiths son Guy. Theda Dishong underwent an appendicitis operation and Michael Ely is recovering after illness. Vaughn Foughty and Herbert Ely drove to Amesville on business. Ray and Phyllis Dishong injured in a bicycle accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Lewis Travis
Mary Barber
Marybelle Travis
Columbus
Vaughn Foughty
Ely
Lane Ely
Hattie Bennett
Nelsonville
Adda Wachenschwanz
Guy Smith
Horace Smith
Theda Dishong
Harry Dishong
Connett
White Cross Hospital
Michael Ely
Herbert Ely
Amesville
George Walton
Ed Cagg
Ray
Phyllis Dishong
Willard Dishong
Mona
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Frances King joins Rivervue Restaurant staff on Main St. Several residents recover from illness and surgery at Holzer Hospital. Families visit in Columbus, Gallipolis, and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Louise Forbes passes away. relatives travel to Lincoln Hill and Mason City for medical care and family visits.
Home of A. R. Knight Redecorated on Main Street
The residence of A. R. Knight on Main Street has been redecorated, showcasing updated exterior and interior enhancements. Neighbors report improved curb appeal and a refreshed facade highlighted by new paint and trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Knight
Main St
Langsville Personal And Social Mention
Nathan Wise spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Mina Wise in Pomeroy. Amy Lowery is recovering from influenza. Mrs. John Brown spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Cora Morris. Evelyn Hill and Burl White visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown at Dexter. Mr. and Mrs. William Musser spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. William Musser Jr. Dorothy Chase spent the weekend with Josephine Folden. Mrs. W. E. Wright is ill. Mrs. Dale Wright is caring for her. Mrs. Martha Butricks and her daughter Mary visited Mrs. Perry Carpenter. Blaine Lyle and family of Cincinnati visited the Wrights and the Wrights’ relatives last weekend. Marvin Morris and family of Columbus spent last weekend here with his mother Mrs. Cora Morris. A dinner was given at the Hommel Denney home Sunday in honor of Mrs. Denney's birthday. A number of relatives were present for a social day. Mrs. Warren Green Huntington is visiting the week here with Mrs. Isse McKnight and her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Nathan Wise
Mina Wise
Pomeroy
Amy Lowery
John Brown
Cora Morris
Evelyn Hill
Burl White
Thomas Brown
Dexter
William Musser
Hysell Run
William Musser Jr
Dorothy Chase
Josephine Folden
W. E. Wright
Dale Wright
Martha Butricks
Mary
Perry Carpenter
Blaine Lyle
Cincinnati
Marvin Morris
Columbus
Homnel Denney
Bethany Church Young Men's Class Social at Parsonage
Rev. F. Beuscher hosted the Bethany Church young men's class at the parsonage on Mulberry Ave Monday evening. After the business meeting a social hour followed with refreshments. Relatives attended the funeral services of David Grueser in Wellston on Monday afternoon including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Canter Burley, Mrs. William Starkey and daughter, plus Mrs. Joseph Betzing and Walter and Christie Baer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Beuscher
Bethany Church
Mulberry Ave
David Grueser
Wellston
Harry Canterbury
E. Main St
William Starkey
Middleport
Joseph Betzing
Walter
Christie Baer
Minersville
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at Forbes Home
The Daughters of Union Veterans met Monday evening and adjourned to the home of Mrs. Louise Forbes widow of a Civil War veteran. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Langlotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Louise Forbes
Forbes
Fred Langlotz
Ebersbachs Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary at Home
A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ebersbach on E Main Street marked their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fidon Gaul and son from Chester and Mrs. Clyde Marsh and daughter from Cumberland Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Ebersbach
E. Main St
Fidton Gaul
Chester
Clyde Marsh
Cumberland, Md
Rock Springs Social And Personal Mention
Rock Springs community notes cover visits among families including Gruesers Jenkens Beards Wills and Levacy families. Sundays see guests at Reuter Sutton Burnside Bailey and Hoover homes. bake sale planned by Rock Springs Grange at Ralph Gilmore store.
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Rock Springs
Trimble Grange Celebrates Silver Anniversary April 17
CHAUNCEY The Trimble Grange No 1830 celebrates its silver anniversary with an 8 p m program in Trimble Grange hall. Guest speaker W F Kirk state Grange master. welcoming address by Don Cannon. history by Roy Easler. silver certificates by Ross Wright. talks by A E Potter. pins by Don Cannon. Music by Chauncey Stringed Orchestra. accordion solo Juanita Keirns. tableau Five Different Divisions of Grange. farce Operating on an Indifferent Grange Member. Dover Quartet sings. Billy Ford recites When Pa Was a Boy. Silver offering and refreshments. Myrtle Ford arranged the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Trimble
W. F. Kirk
State Grange
Don Cannon
Trimble Grange
Roy Easler
Ross Wright
A. E. Potter
Juanita Keirns
Grange
Dover
Billy Ford
Myrtle Ford
Baptism at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Zanesville
Mrs Luther Cruikshank and daughter Ruth along with Mrs Minnie Palmer and daughter Virgene Chauncey visited Zanesville on Saturday to attend baptismal services. Elder J W Shultz officiated as five candidates were baptized at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Luther Cruikshank
Ruth
Minnie Palmer
Virgene Chauncey
Zanesville
Seventh Day Adventist Church
J. W. Shultz
Seventh Day Adventist
Social Evening at Converse Street Home Hosts Mr and Mrs Sauer and Fennell
Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger hosted a Monday night gathering at their Converse Street home with Mr and Mrs Edward Sauer and Mr and Mrs Thomas Fennell. A refreshment course was served and the group enjoyed a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
F. H. Staffinger
Converse St
Edward Sauer
Thomas Fennell
Meigs County Pupils Prepare for District Tests
More than fifty Meigs County high school students will take elimination scholarship tests Friday to determine who represents the county in district competition at Athens in May. Sept. C. O. Chapman announced. Tests start at 2 30 pm at Rutland and Chester High Schools with six county schools each entering two students per subject.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Athens
C. O. Chapman
Rutland
Chester
Funeral services for Louise Forbes
Mrs Louise Forbes died at home Monday morning. Brief rites were held at the house Wednesday at 2 PM and at Forest Run church at 2 30 PM with burial in Gilmore Cemetery. Rev Buescher officiated.
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Pomeroy
Louise Forbes
Forest Run
Gilmore Cemetery
Buescher
Mrs Steinbrink Recovers From Fall In Chauncey
Mrs Eliza beth Steinbrink has returned to the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tim Mitchell Chauncey after a weekend visit with relatives in Carbon Hill She is recovering from a peculiar accident suffered weeks ago while walking with arms folded she stumbled and fell Both arms and her nose were broken right arm at the elbow left arm above the wrist glasses crushed into her nose by the fall
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Steinbrink
Tim Mitchell
Carbon Hill
Steinbrink
Chauncey Personal and Social Roundup
Chauncey residents host and visit relatives across nearby towns. Olive Diehl of Wellston spent Monday in Chauncey as guest of Aunt Minnie Palmer. The list notes multiple Sunday visits including Ruth Cruickshank with Mary Augustine and families from Ryger and Hebron, plus trips to Amesville and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Harrison
Olive Diehl
Wellston
Minnie Palmer
Ruth Cruickshank
Mary Augustine
Sugar Creek
Luther Cruikshank
Leslie
Jennie Courtney
Robert Hutchinson
Haydenville
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jeane
Olive Brookins
Millfield
John Howard
Amesville
Loretta
Anna Shields
W. M. Jacobs
Charles Thomas
Ryger
Gallia County
Guss Graham
Henry A. Cass
Arthur Sellars
Layman Beckett
Hebron
Freda Faust
Marietta
Arthur Sapp and Sons
Hawkins Funeral Rites Set For Mrs Hawkins
MIDDLEPORT funeral services for Mrs James Newton Hawkins who died at her daughter Mrs A J Beaver s home will be Thursday at 2 30 pm in the Church of Christ of Rutland Rev Fred I Gardner of the Middleport Church of Christ will conduct the service She had been ill 14 weeks and was born in Rutland Township to William and Parmelia Bellows Surviving children include Mrs A J Beaver Mrs Charlotte Boddy Toronto Canada Pearl Zanesville Homer Ernest McKinley Rutland and her husband Also reported Denver Colorado s tourist business is expected to double with an estimated 35 to 50 million in spending by visitors per Allen B Spencer of the Denver Convention and Tourist Bureau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Newton Hawkins
A. J. Beaver
Church of Christ of Rutland
Fred. I. Gardner
Middleport Church of Christ
Rutland
Charlotte Boddy
Toronto
Canada
Pearl
Zanesville
Homer
Ernest
McKinley
Reliever Claims Psoriasis Benefits From Resinol Ointment
Advertising copy states Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieve itching and irritation from psoriasis. It advises washing scales with Resinol Soap, applying ointment to affected skin for several hours daily, and continuing use to prevent flare ups. Sample requests directed to Resinol Dept. 19, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balto
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Middleport Girls’ Glee Club
Carrie
Girls Glee Club
Vesta McCoy
Middleport High School
Porky
Willard McMaster
Chester Haddox
Melissa Hennesy
John Kincaid
Frances Pullins
Fred
Tommy
Franklin Edwards
Spencer
Ma Jen
Phyllis Diles
Bobby
Madaine Louise
Marjorie Brown
Hiram Gonow
Julius Bennett
Sol Rosenbaum
William Barker
Izzie Barker
Warren Bennett
Governor Thompson
John Harley
Mary Reynolds
Ellen Jane Mygatt
Mary Grate
Florence Fraser
Ferry Nuckles
George Tewksbury
Middleport Social Notes
Card Club
Meigs Democratic Club
Hobson Railroad Shop
Letart Pta
George Clark
Pomeroy Social Notes
George Sauvage
Pittsburgh
Sauvage
Edna McKnight
Bedford
Ind
A. V. Howell
Plum St
Sue Lehue
Marie Richman
William Ginther
Reka Griffith
Memphis
Tenn
Hamilton Karr
FE. W. Hysell
Leo Bryant
Thornville
Albert Alward
Ward Forbes
Bellaire
Charles Cowen
Ann Arbor, Mich
Rev
Ralph Reuther
Second St
Adele Schoenlein
Jean Russell
Cleveland
Philip Meier
Patricia
George Sauders
Wehe Terrace
Sophia Meier
Spring St
Gallipolis
Paul Casto
Juanita
Luke Casto
Pt. Pleasant
Lincoln Hill
Laura Caldwell
Mason City
Dr. King
William Grueser
Reed Jenkens
Hugh Beards
Walter Carman
Long Hollow
Herman Wills
Peach Fork
Amos Leonard
James Levacy
Delaware
Ed Levacy
Pratts Fork
Wilbur Bailey
Emma Terre
L. V. Reuter
Christine
Emma Grueser
Harold Burnside
Enterprise
Dudley Burnside
Lawrence Wilson
Mary Mae
James Sutton
Kerri Run
Homer Radford
Henry Bailey
Vernon Bing
Anderson Davis
Earl Pickerell
Logan
William Echinger
Ernest Leifheit
Florence
William Houdashelt
Harry Stahl
Caroline Carsey
Darwin
Rock Springs Grange
Ralph Gilmore
Reed Jenkenson
Joe
John Harting
Dave Duckler
Donald Graves
Pomeroy, Ohio
Carter
Colorado
Denver
U.P
Allen B. Spencer
Denver Convention and Tourist Bureau
Colonial Plan
N. Court
Athens, Ohio
Athens National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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