Gold Nugget Derby Highlights MGM Scout Camporee
The MGM boy scout district holds its spring camporee and Klondike derby at Meigs County fairgrounds Rocksprings. Patrols race wagons to earn gold nuggets with events at various cities and a public campfire Saturday night. Over 200 registrants plan to camp Friday to Sunday with cub scouts invited to participate and attend the retreat and campfire.
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MGM Boy Scout District
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Rocksprings
Ralph Spencer
Spencer
Fairgrounds
4-H Club Organized At Mercerville
Gallia county 4-H agent Russ Priddy announced the formation of a new 4-H club at Mercerville Grange Hall. Frank Clay was elected first president with officers including Carl Beaver as vice president and Patty Saunders as secretary. Members must attend upcoming 7:30 p m meetings on May 9 and May 23 to join.
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Mercerville
the Grange
Frank Clay
Carl Beaver
Patty Saunders
Kay Cremeens
Jim Saunders
Jackie Swain
Mary Beaver
Song Lea Cers
Faye Clay
Richard Houck
L. Paul Martin
James M. Slone
Mercerville Grange Hall
Drum and Bugle Corps Meeting at Pomeroy Post 39
Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion announces a 7 PM drum and bugle corps meeting at the post home. All members must bring their instruments.
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Drum and Bugle Corps
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Theodore Roosevelt Becomes Youngest U.S. President at 42
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the youngest U.S. president at age 42 after the death or resignation of his predecessor. Roosevelt, a former Rough Rider and governor, ascends to the nation’s highest office and vows to pursue progressive reforms.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Middleport Ladies Plan Food and Rummage Sale
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department discussed a food and rummage sale for May 14 in the former trading post building on the T. The event supports the annual firemen auction and included prize drawings won by Mrs. Wayne Gibbons and others. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. James Daniels and Mrs. Thomas Hannigan.
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Middleport
Emmett Shuler
Trading Post
Robert McElhinny
Wayne Gibbons
Dick Karr
Everett Bachner
McElhinny
David Jenkins
James Daniels
Thomas Hannigan
Episcopal Women Attend State Church Meeting in Columbus
Nine Grace Episcopal Church members traveled to Columbus for the annual Episcopal Church Women meeting. The group included Rev. William A. Roberts and Mrs. Roberts along with several others led by Mrs. John Lietwiler and Mrs. Ced ric W. Clark in the December event.
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Russell Mills
David Ohlinger
Howard Dailey
Gerald Anthony
John Vroman
Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church
Columbus
Episcopal Church
William A. Roberts
John Lietwiler
Cedric W. Clark
Theodore Ebershhbach
J. E. D. Hartinger
J. 0. Roedel
Fred Crow Jr
James Titus
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Pomeroy High School
Bill Wilson
Chuck Allenby
Jean Ann Webster
Ginny Grant
Chuck
Billy
Ed Bartels
George Bennett
Bob Springer
Allenbys
Dr. Allenby
Wagner
Jim Ebersbach
Becky Grueser
Mrs. Wagner
Hannah Hawks
Allenby
Sondra Potts
Hannah
Sue Phillips
Myrna Maag
Mary McAfee
Carolyn St. Clair
Richard Clark
Charles McCabe
Charles Kitchen
Charles Sayre
Charles Biffle
Jim Norton
Eddie Richard
Bill Gibbs
Bohdan Pashkowsky
Pittsburgh, Pa
Langley High School
Gallipolis
Russ Priddy
Elberfelds
Remem
Ohio U
Ae Bale
Ladies Auxiliary
India
Madras
Jamaica
Altmans
Altman
Ship 'N Shore
Ohio
U. Mothers
Athens
Episcopal Women
Vanguard Proudly
Wees
Cherry Festival
California
Marina del Mar
Riviera
Maillot
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