Two Proposed Measures Explained by State Treasurer
State Treasurer Don H. Ebright spoke to the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce detailing two key Ohio Legislature measures. He urged elimination of earmarked funds to allow distribution by need and described a proposed reorganization of the tax commission to improve accountability and efficiency with a single tax administrator and clearer responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tax Commission
Ohio
Don H. Ebright
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Ebright
Taxation Committee
House
Meigs County
Floyd F. Mees
Plan Luncheon in Middleport by Women's Guild
The Women's Guild of Heath M. E. Church invites the County Federation of Church Women to a national luncheon in Middleport on May 4. Lunch is thirty five cents per plate. committees have not yet been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Women’s Guild of the Heath M. E. Church
County Federation of Church Women
Ladies of Heath M. E. Church
Benefit plans for Ralph Pickens from Middleport woodmen group
The Modern Woodmen of America Middleport Camp announce a Friday benefit on April 28 with proceeds for Ralph Pickens son of Mrs. Margaret Pickens who lost both legs to a bone infection. Also notices appointing Clifford R. Glazier as administrator of Metta Glazier's estate in Amesville and a public works pipe bid by Athens City WPA program with general bid requirements and surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woodmen of America
Middleport Camp
Ralph Pickens
Margaret Pickens
Mr. Pickens
Mason City
Clifford R. Glazier
Amesville
R. D
Ohio
Metta
Glazier
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said County
Director of Public Service
Marble Tournament Planned in Harrisonville for Saturday
An elimination marble tourney will be played Saturday at 1 p m at the community recreation center as a lead in to the county tournament at Pomeroy on May 6. Boys under 14 are eligible. Registration and instruction will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Community Recreation Center
Scouts to collect sales tax stamps in Meigs County
POMEROY Scouts plan barrels in each Meigs County community for cancelled sales tax stamps. Stamps redeemable after May 1 at three dollars per 100 will fund the scout organization. Public education and store participation urged. The annual financial drive remains in May per Theodore Reed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Boy Scout Organization
Theodore Reed
Russell Rites Held on Tuesday at Middleport Bank Chief
Funeral services for Willis E. Russell vice president of Citizens National Bank were held in the Church of Christ of which he belonged for 50 years. Meigs County bankers and clerks attended. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Notables from several states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Willis E. Russell
Citizens National Bank
Church of Christ
F. I. Gardner
L. O. Grant
H. A. Rothrock
R. O. Fowler
Richmond
Ind
New World Symphony
Dvorak
A. B. Bingham
C. H. Church
Harry Gaskill
R. B. Loughead
M. L. French
Middleport Social Notes highlights local gatherings and marriages
Middleport community notes report a 19th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spencer with friends from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Announcements include Ruby Wise and Cecil Grogan’s marriage in Catlettsburg, Ky. and Ceil Grogan’s role with Blackstone Products. The column lists visitors, moves, illness, church duties, and club affairs in earnest local detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Wise
C. H. Wise Sr
Cecil Grogan
Taylor Grogan
Catlettsburg
Grogan
Blackstone Products
N. Y
Marietta
Ben Smith Dies in Portland Farming Neighbor
Ben Smith 65 died Monday at his Portland home after a long illness. He was a farmer near Portland and is survived by his widow, four sons Paul Frank Ward and Roy all near Portland, and five daughters Mrs Floyd Hoback Racine Mrs Hazel McMurray Portland Mrs Orva Gaynor Portland Miss Mary Smith Racine and Mrs Ruby Grueser Minersville. Funeral services Thursday at 2:00 p m at Morris Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ben Smith
Portland
Smith
Paul
Frank
Ward
Roy
Floyd Hoback
Racine
Hazel McMurray
Orva Gaynor
Mary Smith
Ruby Grueser
Minersville
Morris Chapel
Star Garden Club forms in Dexter with officers named
On April 13 Mrs Garen Stansbury assisted by Mrs Deere organized the Star Garden Club at Mrs Miles E Nelson home near Star Grange Hall. Members include Mrs Minnie Nichols Mrs J E Nelson Mrs Pearley Nelson Mrs J E Romine and others. Meetings set for the second Thursday each month at members' homes. Next meeting at Mrs C E Stout home. Officers: President Miles E Nelson Vice President Leona Davis Second Vice President Minnie Nichols Secretary Pearley Nelson Treasurer W R Amos Program Chairman C E Stout. Anyone may join through listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Farley
John Holliday
W. R. Amos
O. R. Norton
F. S. Folden
M. L. Russel
Cora Nichols
J. W. Weaver
Jennie Cook
George Davis
Miles E. Nelson
Orvetta Weaver
C. E. Stout
Pomery Recreation Committee Plans Summer Program
Pomery Recreation Committee met Tuesday evening under chairman Rev. Warren Bright to discuss the summer recreation program. Officials reviewed winter WPA approved activities conducted at two centers and outlined continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Warren Bright
WPA
WCTU Luncheon Sets Talks on Peace and Saloons
Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the Federated Church for a luncheon with ten attendees. They discussed peace issues, planned postal card correspondence to Washington on China Japan policy, and agreed to seek city ordinances closing saloons on Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Women of the Baptist Church
Install New Chief at Pythian Sisters Temple
Middleport Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters held installation services for Mrs William Lowe to succeed Mrs C F Hawkins as Most Excellent Chief. Drill team and officers held a practice session in preparation for the temple annual inspection in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs
William Lowe
C. F. Hawkins
Middleport Lodge Holds Annual Inspection at Masonic Temple
Gallipolis inspector S. Carter led Middleport Lodge No. 363 F and A M in last night’s annual inspection at the Masonic Temple. Masons from Gallipolis Harrisonville and Pomeroy attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Otto S. Carter
Gallipolis
A. M
Masonic Temple
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Postponed Meeting of Loyal Berean Class
The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ meeting in Middleport has been postponed from last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Pomeroy High Girl Sets Perfect Attendance Mark
Alberta Brickles, a Pomeroy High School junior, has never been absent or tardy since starting school, earning an unusual record.
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Pomeroy
Alberta Brickles
Pomeroy High School
Aims of County Church Women Federation Highlight Peace
Mrs. Ralph Reuther cites inter denominational missions and peace as the chief aims of the County Federation of Church Women at the Heath M E Church Ladies Guild meeting in Pomeroy. A May 4 meeting at the local church was planned with a noon luncheon, and a rummage sale May 5 and 6 to fund the paint project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
County Federation of Church Women
Ralph Reuther
Pomeroy
Ladies Guild of the Heath M. E.church
Ohio Federation of Churches
Reuther
Ladies Guild
H. A. Rothrock
M. G. White
Mary Root
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitlock Dies in Syracuse Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitlock age 59 died Monday night at her Syracuse residence from a heart attack after a brief illness. Survived by husband William and seven children including Jesse and Vivian Whitlock plus nine grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 10 at Syracuse Presbyterian Church, burial Fairmount Cemetery Jackson.
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Columbus
Vivian Whitlock
Syracuse
Ethel Brookbank
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
Fairmount Cemetery
Jackson
Pleasant Valley Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Birth
Sunday visits featured Mr. and Mrs Tracey Whaley of Darwin hosting Mr. and Mrs Frank Pugh and daughter Vivian. A baby boy Andrew Guy was born to Homer and wife Friday April 14. Ed Brooks remains ill at home while Pearl Howard Brooks visited Chauncey. Pearl Goodin moved with family to Arthur Goodin farm.
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Pleasant Valley
Frank Pugh
Vivian
Edward Pugh
Larry
Tracey Whaley
Darwin
Clarence Davis
Athens
H. M. McKinley
Andrew Guy
Homer Stotts
Eber Bolin
Akron
Bolin
George Bolin
Pearl Goodin
Arthur Goodin
Pearl Howard Brooks
Chauncey
Harold Jones
Ed Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Mike Brooks
Albany
Club Dinner Links to Week's Chinese Checkers Night
Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Evans Mr. and Mrs. David Durst Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reuter members of a Chinese Checkers Club met weekly for dinner at Rivervue Restaurant Monday evening before moving to the Reuters home for games. Evans couple finished as losers and will host next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. K. Evans
David Durst, Jr
Gerald Reuter
Rivervue
Reuter
Torch Ladies Aid Society Entertained
The M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Bernard Brewster with 21 members and two guests. A tea and moving pictures followed a regular program including a reading and questions by members. Several locals and visitors are noted, with multiple residents traveling or hosting relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society
Bernard Brewster
R. E. Goodwin
Cincinnati Hill
W. H. Grant
Keyser
W. Va
Rex Anderson
R. J. Runnion
Harry Runnion
Alden
Miss Dixon
Fred Gillilan
Freda
Bridgeport
Emma Stout
Parkersburg
Camden-Clark Hospital
Stanley Gillilan
Elsie
Pauline Goodwin
F. D. Shaffer
Edith Lickliter
Linda Jane
Harry Shaffer
Helena Gillilan
Akron
Clarence
Goldie Gladwell
Juanita
Orville Cole
Everett Buckley
Little Hocking
R. D
Sophrona Campbell
Beebe
Leo Johnson
Class to Meet Middleport at Heath M. E. Church
Class 12 of Heath M. E. Church will be entertained tonight at the church with hostesses Mrs H A Rothrock Mrs Robert Coats Misses Vesta McCoy Iluth Drake and Josephine Emmish listed as organizers and helpers.
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Middleport
The
Heath M. E. Church
H. A. Rothrock
Robert Coats
Vesta McCoy
Iluth Drake
Josephine Emmish
Legion Plans Memorial Day Services in Pomeroy
The American Legion held a Regular meeting Monday night in the new hall with nearly 60 members attending. They discussed Memorial Day services and noted definite laws to be made at a late date. Refreshments were served after the meeting under Ralph Gilmore's direction.
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Pomeroy
American Legion Hall
New Hall
Ralph Gilmore
Garden Club Meeting Planners District Event
Mrs A O Tracy hosts Twilight Garden Club Thursday evening with a potluck lunch after business. Committees will finalize plans for the district meeting on April 25, presided by Mrs Garen Stansbury, with principal speaker Miss Dorothy Biddle. A noon luncheon at Martin Hotel bridges sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. O. Tracy
Twilight Garden Club
Garen Stansbury
Dorothy Biddle
Martin Hotel
Man and Wife Held On Bad Check Charges
POMEROY Both Harry Dye and wife Gertrude Dye are jailed in Meigs County on fraud charges for forged checks. Dye, a former Meigs County minister, has been in the local jail two months. Mrs Dye, ex school teacher, was arrested at her mother’s Syracuse home on a Washington County warrant and will be taken there soon. Dye was indicted for forgery and has served time at the Ohio Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Dye
Gertrude Dye
Meigs County
Dye
Two New First Aid Classes Opened by Red Cross
A. W. Hoover, a Red Cross instructor, opened two first aid classes Tuesday night at the Second Ward Firehouse. After completion, instruction will narrow to life saving and swimming emphasis.
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Don Ebright
C of C
Mees
Chamber of Commerce
Simpson M. E
J.O.F
Edison Hobstetter
Mary Williamson
Wesley Green
Green
Miss Williamson
Plan Benefit Party
Watt Grover
Russell
Middleport Social Notes
Edward Spencer
Mary Ellen Fisher
Fisher
Mary Goett
Spencer
Pearl St
Blanche Roller
Ruby Reibel
Marvin
Tony Goett
William Brickles
Sam Clark
Maxine
Netta Warner
Carl Allensworth
Mary Lou
Carlena
Charles Robert
A. J. Beaver
Grant St
Fowler
W. E. Russell
Quaker Church
Washington, D. H
Etta
Margaret Gaskill
Vine St
Becky
Lillie Hysell
Main St
Robert E. Leake
Dayton
Episcopal Church
Leake
Grace Episcopal Church
Star Garden Club
Dexter
WCTU
Pleasant Valley Briefs
Torch Ladies Aid Society Entertained
Legion Plans Services
Garden Club
Gus
Carter
Berry Hotel Bldg
SOHIO
Sohioans
V. I
Standard Oil Company
Gohio
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