Pomeroy Plans Purchase of New Police Cruiser
The Pomeroy Village Council approved purchasing a new police cruiser at about 1700 less than the current vehicle. Clerk Segar reported the ordinance authorizes the purchase, specifying a Pontiac with weight limits and street use, with funds to come from the police pension board.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
Les Segar
Dinance
Pomeroy Nee Wi
Police Pension Fund Board
Waltert “Walle
Pomere
Pomeroy Messenger Office to Move Into New Quarters
The Pomeroy Messenger local office will relocate to 302 W. Second St. in remodeled quarters owned by Henry Ewing. The space near Kroger Store and Economy Loan Co. features a black tile floor and gray green decor with enhanced lighting. The telephone number 531 remains the same.
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Pomeroy
The
Messenger
Second St
Henry Ewing
Pomeroy Messenger
Kroger
Economy Loan Co
Mr. Jenkinson Dies at 84 in Gallipolis
Henry Jenkinson 84 died at his Gallipolis home after a months long illness. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. Laura Brewster of Pomeroy and Mrs. Clara Smith of Tiffin, a wife and four brothers George Denver Brent Nebraska Edward and Charles Tiffin preceded him in death. He retired after years at the state hospital in Gallipolis. Funeral services will be at Ewing funeral home Thursday with Donald Seevers officiating. Burial will be in Letart Falls Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Henry Jenkinson
Gallipolis
Laura Brewster
Clara Smith
Tiffin
George
Denver
Colo
Brent
Nebraska
Edward
Ity
Charles
Jenkinson
State Hospital
Ewing Funeral Home
Donald Seevers
Tor
Son Promoted to Assistant Manager at Morton Salt Plant
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris of South Second Ave announce their youngest son Eugene Harris has been promoted to assistant manager of the Morton Salt Co plant in Hutchinson Kansas. A Middleport High School and Ohio State University graduate, he began with the firm ten years ago after Navy service. He worked at the Rittman Ohio plant before moving his family to Kansas. Mrs Harris is Janet Hecox daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Hecox of Middleport and they have five children.
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Wleport
Robert Harris
South Second Ave
Eugene Harris
Morton Salt Co
Hutchinson
Kan
Harris
Middleport High School
Ohio State University
Navy
Rittman
Ohio
Kansas
Janet Hecox
A. R. Hecox
Middleport
Meigs County Land Transfers Include Noted Property Moves
In Meigs County property changes are listed with transfers among Virgil Justice, Lassie Justee for 400 acres in Salem Township, Sidney and Helen Ervin to Roy and Emaleen Sayre for Middleport lots, and numerous parcel sales. Other deeds show Grover White and Lacie White to Ralph and Wilma Ballard for 3.6 acres in Chester Township, and Charlotte Folmer transferring 5.02 acres in Salisbury Township to William Folmer.
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Virgil Justice
Lassie Justee
Salem Township
Sidney Ervin
Helen Ervin
Roy Allen Sayre
Emaleen Sayre
Middleport
Harley W. Carr
Grace
Carr
Harrisonville
Southern Local School Board
Charlotte Folmer
William L. Folmer
Salisbury Township
Wiliam L. Folmer
Bethel Coleman
Alice Coleman
Robert E. Dailey
Bontie Jean Dailey
Cyril E. Coleman
Shirley Coleman
Carl E
Karl) Grueser
Doris Grueser
Hiram Fisher
Grace Fisher
Sutton Township
Ohio motor vehicle fees total 65 million in 1955
State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced an estimated 65 million dollars in Ohio vehicle license fees for 1955. About 29 million stems from three million passenger cars while 36 million comes from 315 thousand trucks and 205 thousand trailers.
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Columbus
Af —Xtela
Ohio
James A. Rhodes Rhodes
State Committeewoman Addresses GOP Tea
Meigs County hosts a Republican Tea at the Martin Hotel with Mrs. Marion Blair and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins as speakers. The event highlights women’s role in the party and calls for stronger membership in the National Federation of Republican Women. Presenters include Mrs. Evelyn Locke and several spouses of candidates.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Marion Blair
Ohio
Warren
Martin Hotel
Republican Woman's Club
Blair
Oakley Collins
General Assembly
George A. Meinhart
Maxine Charlton
Lancaster
Central
Evelyn Locke
Rossitter Williams
Collins
Peter B. Seel
Seel
Athens
Dan C. Hartinger
J. E. D. Hartinger
Charlton
Domin
Mr Windsor
A. V. Howell
Racine Improvement Association Nears Halfway to Membership Goal
The Racine Improvement Association announced its 50 member milestone toward a 100 member goal at a Monday meeting at the American Legion post home. Members discussed supporting Mayor Prank’s housing and cleanup initiatives, with Boy Scouts junior firemen and the fire department pledging assistance. Charles Wagner and Jess Brinker were noted starting new home projects as riverbank cleanup and yard reseeding proceed.
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Pomeroy
Raine Improvement Association
American Legion Post
Racine
Frank Cleland
John Elwood
Bill Coxart
Thomas Wolfe
Association
Howard
Boy Scouts
Charles Wagner
Jess Brinker
Alf Cooper
Smiths announce birth of son Stephen Eugene
Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith announce the birth of a son Stephen Eugene on Sunday at Meigs General Hospital in Racine. Frank Fell of Minersville is noted as the great grandfather. The couple already has three daughters.
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Smiths Pomeroy
Eugene Smith
Stephen Eugene
Meigs
Three Middleport Men End Recruit Training at Depot
Three Middleport men Ernest W. Kauff Charles F. Smith and Johnnie H. Nash completed a 10 week recruit training course at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California The program covered military drill first aid personal hygiene Marine Corps history and defense against chemical and atomic attack Each man is identified by his parent or guardian name and street address.
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Aiddlepont
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Ernest W. Kauff
Clifford Kauff
Hudson St
Charles F. Smith
Charles Smith
Sycamore
Johnnie H. Nash
Edith Nash
Marine Corps
Brother Dies At Age 60 In Middleport
Mrs. Lou Mourning of Race Street was notified of the death of her brother George T. Melvin 60 who had been a patient at a hospital for cripples in Atlanta Georgia for five years a victim of multiple sclerosis Funeral services were held Tuesday and he was buried in Greenwood Cemetery Atlanta He is survived by three sons and two half sisters in addition to Mrs Mourning
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Middleport
Lou Mourning
Race St
George T. Melvin
Crippled Persons
Atlanta
Melvin
Greenwood Cemetery
Mourning
Prescriptions Accurately Compounded For Your Protection
Fresh ingredients as prescribed are tied by us for your protection and satisfaction. The note emphasizes precise compounding and customer safeguards in pharmaceutical service.
Dutton Drug Co. Ad Seeks Customers in Middleport
In Middleport a local drug store, Dutton Drug Co, runs an advertisement seeking customers and offering contact via phone 6266. The notice emphasizes convenient service and neighborhood accessibility for residents.
Pomery JHS Honor Roll lists 31 boys 28 girls
Pom er oy JHS announces fifth sixth weeks honor roll with 31 boys and 28 girls meeting a B average or higher. Seventh graders named include Carolyn Edwards Terry Knight John McMurray Mike Roberts.
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Pomeroy Jhs
Pomeroy
Johnora Lambert
Albert Martin
Minada Murray
Barrie Phillips
Sondra Potts
Edward Rickard
Charles Biffle
Jean Webster
Jack Welker
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National Federation of Republican Women
Eisenhower
Representative Jenkins
Florence Russell Smith
Tex
Cora B. Roberts
Sis
Racine Civic Group
Bemberg
Voile
Marine Corps Depot
Associated Radio Sales and Service
Harry A. Miller Portis
New Shades
Downie
Gross, Inc
Dutton Drug Co
Wreyhound Mus
Phillips Sisters Style
Shoppe Court
St. Pomeroy
Roush's Shoe Store
Middleport, Ohio
Bill Anderson
Ann Baker
Gary Barnitz
Rental Baxter
Patty Blakeslee
Judith Curd
Freda Dill
Mary English
Jo Ellen Folstod
Paul Folmer
Sheilra Ingraham
Robert Jacobs
Donna Jenkins
James Johnson
John Kunzelman
James Lohse
Kenneth McCullough
Carolyn Milhoan
Rodney Quivey
Janet Carpenter
Jim Carpenter
Harley Saylor
Jill Snowden
Charles Swisher
John Thomas
Craig Wehring
Pat Vaughan
Jerry Welker
James Will
David Wise
Connie Woodgeard
Susan Young
Speidel Watch Bands
Skyway
Justin
East Main St
Middleport Dept. Store
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