Leaders Will Gather for District Boy Scout Conference
Pomeroy hosts a Junior Leaders Conference on Saturday April 23 at Peace Evangelical Church with registration at 9 30 am Mayor Malcolm D Hartley welcomes attendees Jerry Ashwill from Athens leads sessions and explains the conference purpose District scouters conduct group conferences in the morning Then tours and luncheon follow With Robert Dalrymple addressing attendees after lunch The afternoon features sessions on hike leadership game leadership nature study and leather craft A group photo 3 30 assembly officer elections and entertainment conclude the event Certificated awards close the conference at 4 15 pm A large crowd is expected
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Pomeroy
Frank H. Johnston
Boy Scouts of
R. E. McKay
George Blackburn
T. Rowland Cowie
M. A. White
Ralph Spencer
Sf Covert Baking Co
Mideport
Seakus
Robert Dalrymple
Parkersburg
Kootoga
Chester Knight
Ed Howell
Fred Shumway
Robert Boin
Ohio University
Leather Craft Company
New Jersey
Athens
Russell Funeral service held in Middleport
Many out of town friends attended the funeral of the late Harry Russell at the residence on Garfield Ave Thursday afternoon. Floral offerings were beautiful. Pallbearers included Mayor William Robson and Chief of Police Charles Wise Jr. Attendees included H B Russell Clifton and Grace Moore Columbus. Russell family members and relatives returned to Indiana and Columbus after services.
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Middleport
Harry Russell
Garfield Ave
William Robson
Charles Wise, Jr
Kermit Wiseman
Charles Edwards
Fred Collins
G. C. Schaaf
H. B. Russell
Clifton
Harry Young
Mason City
Etta Dyke
Grace Moore
Columbus
Russell
Chester
Clifford
Indiana
Howard Bowen
Harvey Russell
Bellaire
Ashland Woman to Speak at Hemlock Grove Church
Mrs Ruby Huffman Ogden of Ashland Kentucky will lecture at Hemlock Grove church of Christ Sunday night April 24 at 7 30 oclock. Born and raised in the Kentucky mountains she is a college graduate and former teacher. Her talk titled Born Thirty Years Too Soon will be delivered in Hemlock Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock Grove
Ruby Huffman Ogden
Ashland
Hemlock Grove Church of Christ
Ogden
Kentucky Mountains
St Pauls Lutheran to Hold Regular Sunday Services
The St Pauls Lutheran Church announces regular services each Sunday with Sunday School starting at 9 a m and church service at 10 15 a m conducted by Rev Walter F Dodt of Capital University Columbus Ohio an incoming pastor.
Announce Program of Church Activities
Rev Ralph Pomeroy and family announce the Federated Church activities for the coming week. Sunday School at 9 and worship at 10 15. Monday recital by Marguerite Meyer and Helen Zeiher at 8 pm. Tuesday handicraft class. Thursday Busy Bees quilt day. Friday Junior Shakespeare class. Saturday 1939 Confirmation class at 10. May 1 guest minister and soloist. Rev Kuether notes service and communion at 2 pm at St Pauls Evangelical in Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuether
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Minersville
Pomeroy Hosts Trail Farewell Banquet For Benton Harbor Delegation
A pre dedication event for U S Route 33 will welcome a Benton Harbor Michigan delegation of 20 to Pomeroy. Friday banquet at Hotel Martin and dance at the Junior High Auditorium honor the Peach Blossom Festival queen. W A Compton will lead the Richmond to Benton Harbor trip. Saturday they depart for Richmond with local escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Benton Harbor
Mich
Richmond
W. A. Compton
Blue and Gray Trail Association
Martin
Pomeroy Social Notes Queen Esther Circle meeting plans event
The Queen Esther Circle of Simpson M E Church met at Emma Kathryn Ebersbach's Lasley Street home. They arranged an entertainment for the Ladies Home Missionary Society and other church women on May 18 at the church. The refreshment committee includes Ruth Ebersbach Elizabeth Williams Mary Davis and Mary Bishop. The entertainment committee features Mary Ellen Miller Emma Kathryn Ebersbach and Jean Arnold.
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Pomeroy
Queen Esther
Simpson M. E
Emma Kathryn Ebersbach
Lasley St
Ladies Home Missionary Society
Ruth Ebersbach
Elizabeth Williams
Mary Davis
Mary Bishop
Mary Ellen Miller
Jean Arnold
Grace Episcopal Guild entertained at Mrs Ebersbach home
Grace Episcopal Guild members enjoyed a Wednesday evening gathering at on West Main Street hosted by Mrs Theodore Ebersbach with Mrs Fred Crow assisting. Other local residents and visitors were noted returning from trips and visits across Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Guild
Theodore Ebersbach
W. Main St
Fred Crow
Vendol Root and Herb Medicine Promises Relief
A testimonial from Roy H. Abel of Cambridge Ohio touts Vendol as fast relief for long standing digestive and stomach issues. The ad claims Vendol blends 12 herbs with alkalines for upset stomach sluggish liver and kidney support. It cites Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug as local endorsers.
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Roy H. Abel
Second St
Cambridge
Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Hickman’s Drug
Nelsonville
Ady
Public Assistance Chief to Speak at Pomeroy Meet
Judge Henry J. Robinson of Columbus will address a public meeting at Pomeroy High School auditorium Saturday Apr 23 at 2 p m speaking on General Trends in Public Assistance He will also speak to the Middleport Rotary Club Friday Apr 22 at the Masonic Temple on Building for Tomorrow and outline Ohio’s work for physically handicapped youngsters
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Henry J. Robinson
Columbus
State Division of Public Assistance
Meigs County
Masonic Temple
Middleport
Ohio
Middleport Social Notes Spotlight Local Clubs and Visits
Middleport society notes report the Lucky Thirteen Club meeting at Miss Martha Robson home with Miss Dame Joan Hamilton and Miss Janet Hecox among attendees. Busy Bee Class planned a cafeteria fundraiser for church carpeting and auditorium redecoration. Initiation at Evangeline Chapter O E S, and C I A inspection were noted along with Presbyterian Boys Class activities and local obituaries.
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Middleport
Dame Joan Hamilton
Janet Hecox
Lucky Thirteen Club
Martha Robson
Banquet Honors Rutland High School Teams 1937-38
Rutland High School athletes from football and basketball will attend a banquet this evening hosted by the Rutland High School Athletic Association. Ohio University speaker Brandon Grover will address guests. An athletic show by Thor Olson wrestlers follows at 8 o clock in the gymnasium.
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Rutland
Rutland High
Rutland High School Athletic Association
Brandon
Butch) Grover
Ohio University
Thor Olson
Middleport Men Speak At Rutland Conference
Charles Walburn Jr and Harry Gaskill of the Church of Christ spoke at a Rutland Workers Conference. They outlined methods to boost church attendance. Walburn sang selections and led group singing. An all day church meeting was planned for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Walburn Jr
Harry Gaskill
Church of Christ
Rutland
Rutland Church of Christ
Mr. Walburn
Firemen Help In Cleanup Campaign
POMEROY Fire department volunteers from the Third Ward Fire Company flushed streets in the business section Thursday evening and will continue tonight and next week. Mulberry Avenue and several streets were cleaned. work will move to Sugar Run next. First and Second Ward firemen may extend similar cleanups in the town’s upper end. Some trailer camps faced crowding last summer.
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Pomeroy
Third Ward Fire Company
Flushing
Mulberry Ave
Breezy Heights
Second St
Mulberry
Sycamore
Court
Lynn
Sycamore Sts
Sugar Run
Bradbury PTA Elects Officers At Wednesday Meeting
Bradbury The Bradbury PTA held its monthly meeting at Bradbury School on Wednesday night. Officers elected for the new year include President Homer Forrest Vice President Wilbur Pierce Secretary Mrs William Howard Treasurer Mrs T W Autherson Pianist Celia Ketfer. Wilbur Pierce and J P Miller staged a question bee as entertainment. County Representative Floyd Mees spoke on eliminating Ohio sales tax and argued for keeping the current tax. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Max Russell Mrs William Howard and Mrs Lawrence Smith. Next meeting set for September.
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Bradbury
Bradbury Pta
Homer Forrest
Wilbur Pierce
William Howard
T. W. Autherson
Celia Ketfer
J. P. Miller
Floyd Mees
Ohio
Death Notices Mrs Emmett Sereff Denver Colorado
Friends report the death of Mrs Emmett Sereff of Denver Colorado. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank T Humphrey and sister of Mrs Mary Baber.
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Denver
Middleport
Emmett Sereff
Denver, Colo
Sereff
Frank T. Humphrey
Mary Baber
Visiting Pastor to Preach at First Baptist
The Rev. L. O. Grant of Louisville Kentucky will occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist Church in Middleport for both morning and evening services on Sunday. Regular worship continues at all churches at the usual times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. O. Grant
Louisville
First Baptist Church
Tompkins Denies Any Rumors of Transfer
A rumor that E. R. Tompkins of Hobson would receive a promotion unsettled MIDDLEPORT residents. Tompkins told reporters there is no foundation to the rumor. The family has been active in civic fraternal educational and church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Middleport
E. R. Tompkins
Hobson
Grange Confers Degrees and Hosts Easter Lunch
Confer Grange conferred the Third and Fourth Degrees on a class last Friday night and an Easter lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark and Bernice Hawk. A short program included a true and false contest. Next meeting on May 7 will feature a Mother's Day program with guests the Ray Spencer family of Racine and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bolin of Rock Springs.
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Pomeroy—Hemlock Grangers
Frank Clark
Bernice Hawk
Ray Spencer
Racine
H. C. Bolin
Rock Springs
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Pomeroy Social Notes
Entertains Guild
Pomeroy Personals
F. G. Jones
St. Albans
H. T. Proctor
Lincoln Terrace
N. C. Stout
Roy Tracy
Edward Blake
Eugene Dunn
Millersburg
Helen Riley
Zanesville
Vings
N. B. C. Premium
Dolly Madison
Ns Loy
POST
Vai
Saison
Loy
Libby
Times Square
Pride OF Fairfield
Duchess Bluing
Cas
Pears Fancy Bartlett
Camay
Carton
Ry. LO
Boscul
Felber
Jumbo Bologna
Sunkist
Ben Dog
National Brands Stores
HL. J. Robinson
Middleport Social Notes
Cecil Root
S. Fourth Ave
Mayme Byers
Edith Sauer
Grace Hysell
Bertha Mygatt
Nora Mills
Charles Wise Jr
Helen Jane
Barbara Root
Harry Cross
Florine Talbott
Eben Bowen
John Vroman
Evangeline Chapter
M. J. McCarty
S. Third Ave
Mary Williams
Sharonville
McCarty
L. R. Roush
Williams
W. R. Garber
John Fred Fultz
Presbyterian
Fred Fultz
Pearl St
Don Sims
Bob Tewksbury
Don Hayes
Bessie Grogan
Newark
Walter Greeley
Richard and Taylor Grogan
Paul French
Della Kitz
Wellston
George van Zandt
Huntington
Betty Coughenour
Clarence Coughenour
Cheshire
Buck Jones
Boss of
Lonely Valley
Fay Wray
Kent Taylor
Irene Dunn
Cary Grant
Tombstone
Jack Holt
Katherine DeMille
the Buccaneer
Frederic March
Francisca Gaal
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