POMEROY AIR STRIP PLANS SHOWN WITH STAGE BUILDOUT DETAILS
Preliminary engineering drawings for a Meigs County air strip near Pomeroy in the Flatwoods area were displayed by the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Air Strip Committee. Chief engineer Spence B Randall outlined first stage fields including two dirt runways 1960 and 2340 feet with a 100 by 100 apron and hangar complex, and a second stage expanding to 3000 foot strips and additional hangars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Flatwoods
Ohio Aviation Board
Air Strip
Randall
R. L. Jacobs
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Rites Conducted For Charles Frecker
Funeral rites for the late Charles Frecker were held at Pine Grove Church last Sunday. Among out of town relatives and friends attending were Mable Bailey Cleveland Bertha Bullard Painesville three brothers Raymond William and Roy of Cleveland Mrs Alice Frecker Cleveland Arlene Ashbaugh Quaker City Ohio Mrs M I Hilberg Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Clifford Frecker Eddie Frecker and Ralph Frecker all of Columbus Mr and Mrs Elmer Baum Bremen Ohio George Baum Columbus Mrs Henry Joachim and daughter Leora of Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Baum
Bremen
Ohio
George Baum
Columbus
Henry Joachim
Leora
Youngstown
Local social notes mention Charleston visitors and trips
Rose and Barbara Hackett, employed in Charleston, vacationing in New York and Massachusetts. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Theobald include Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Chittenden and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Collins of Toledo. Theobalds and guests visited Gallipolis to see Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Circle. Errett Russell returned from a week in Columbus. L. L. Lyons visited Marion Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Barbara Hackett
Charleston
New York
Massachusetts
Wilbur Theobald
Delmar Chittenden
Earl Collins
Toledo
Theobalds
Gallipolis
Local Personal Notices From W center Port
Widdleport society column notes visitors and guests from Fort Wayne Buckeye Lake Dunbar Williamstown Ports mouth and Columbus with several residents hosting relatives friends and travelers Stresses kinship and community ties with names and places including Amesville Xenia Athens and Nitro and a trip to Akron for a granddaughter’s illness continuity of local social life.
Drawings Exhibited Drawings Exhibited Pomeroy Area Church Plans Announced
Pomeroy pastors announce services across multiple churches. Rev. William Genheimer returns from missionary work to deliver a 10:30 a.m. sermon at United Methodist. Other listings cover First Baptist Rutland, Christian Science, Evangelical U B Circuit, Naomi Baptist, St. Pauls Lutheran, Church of Christ, Laurel Cliff Free Methodist, Hysell Run Free Methodist, and Rutland Mission with service times and pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
United Methodist
William Genheimer
Africa
Genheimer
West
Mexico
South America
First Baptist
Rutland
Paul W. Nye
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Evangelical
U. B
L. R. Carmichael
Enterprise— Unified Services
Christian Endeavor
Carmel
Morning Star
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
ST. Paul's Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
Ladies’ Aid
Church OF Christ
James Walker
Laurel Cliff Free Methodist
Tina Jacobs
Leroy Hiett
Hysell
Dorothy Bailey
Cecil Wise
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Comebacks
Pomeroy social notes report Mr and Mrs C E Warfield of Marietta guests of Mr and Mrs J I Clark Wed. James Martin son of Mr and Mrs Albert Martin Condor St returned from St Josephs Hospital to his home Wed and recovering well. Majel Lee now with a Columbus ins company spending a week with friends and Mrs Carrie Nye. John Walker of Canton Ohio visiting his mother Mrs Josie Rhodes and brother Manning. Nettie Meeks back home after time with son Gilbert Sinclair. Edith Bowen remembered as former Pomeroy High School teacher now with Ashtabula assignments. Rosalyn Duckworth of Syracuse on vacation from a pharmacy job. Carol Martin of Point Pleasant back home after weeks with aunt Veda Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Warfield
Marietta
J. I. Clark
Pomeroy
James Martin
Albert Martin
Condor St
St. Joseph's Hospital
Majel Lee
Carrie Nye
Earl Witt
Ashtabula
Max Bowen
Anna Stark
Spring Ave
Edith Bowen
Pomeroy High School
Witt
Ashtabula High School
Rosalyn Duckworth
Syracuse
Carol Martin
Point Pleasant
Veda Sinclair
OES To Meet Tuesday Picnic Arranged
Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday Mrs Fred Blaettar announced today The annual picnic will be held at 6 p m Aug 5 in the dining room of the Masonic Temple All Eastern Star members and their families are invited to attend the picnic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Fred Blaettar
Masonic Temple
All Eastern Star
University of Cincinnati Receives $50,000 Polio Research Grant
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis awards a $50,000 grant to the University of Cincinnati for 18 months of infantile paralysis research. Dr. Raymond Walters, the university president, announced the funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatim
University of Cincinnati
National Foundation For
Raymond Walters
Appointment of Administrator for Charles Kelley Estate
Charles Guy Kelley of Athens Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Charles Kelley deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 22 1947 Francis D White Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guy Kelley
Hanlin Avenue
Athens
Ohio
Charles Kelley
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
4 H Clubs Foundation Drive Opens in Meigs County
The Ohio 4 H Club Foundation program in Meigs County aims to raise 1000 dollars as part of a 200000 statewide effort to fund trips fellowships courses conferences camps and scholarships for 4 H members and leaders. Danville Willing Workers Club led donations with others including Sparkle Racine Reedsville Pioneer Bedford Junior Workers and Bedford Thimble Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Edison Hobstetter
Meigs
Danville
J. H. Grate
Middleport
Co. E. Blakeslee
Theodore Reed
Tom May
Ray Gibbs
Freeland Norris
Racine
L. S. Powelson
Carpenter
George Genheimer
Minersville
Howard Knight
Chester
Vernon Nease
Mildred Betzing
Hemlock Grove
Chamber of Commerce, Banks
Farm Bureau
Grange
Izaak Walton League
Extension Council
Reed
Marriage Licenses Issued By Meigs Probate Court
Pomeroy and Middleport residents win licenses in Meigs County with multiple couples announced. John Lamb Jr and Doris Thompson, both in their twenties, are named alongside Lewis Sauer Jr and Helen Russell. David Sinkule and Margie Pappas also listed, with other marriages pending completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Probate Court
John K. Lamb, Jr
Middleport
Doris Thompson
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Helen Russell
David N. Sinkule
Greensburg
Margie D. Pappas
Cheshire
Raymond
Jack Canterbury
Columbus
Lillian Miller
Measles Epidemic Report Among Local Children
An epidemic of measles is prevalent with several children reported ill. Notable cases include Deanna Ewing, eldest child of Mr and Mrs Howard K Ewing of Main Street Ernest Hall, son of Mr and Mrs James Hall of South Second Avenue.
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Middleport
Deanna
Howard K. Ewing
Main St
Ernest Hall
James Hall
S. Second Ave
Gardeners To Gather In Middleport Meeting
Middleport amateur gardeners club will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Howard Byers on Mill Street with Mrs. Walter B. Harris assisting as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
Howard Byers
Mill St
Walter B. Harris
Reunion Planned for Hayes Young at Holiday School Grounds
Mrs. Ferne Cheesebrew announces the Hayes Young reunion will be held August 10 at the Holiday School grounds near Darwin. The event is planned as an all day affair with activities for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ferne Cheesebrew
Hayes-Young
Darwin
James Clatworthy Illness Reported in Middleport
James Clatworthy, a headquarters representative of Felber Biscuit Co., is recuperating from pneumonia. The Clatworthy family resides on North Third Avenue in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clatworthy
Middleport
The
Felber Biscuit Co
Week of Rejoicing Planned at Church of Christ in Middleport
The Church of Christ in Middleport announces a Week of Rejoicing August 3 to 10 to celebrate redecoration and repair. Pastor C. E. Shepard leads nightly services at 7 30 p m with themes of thankfulness, plus special musical presentations and an all day meeting August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
C. EF. Shepard
Shepard
God
Charles Pomeroy
Versailles
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Pomeroy
W. B. Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Tschaikowsky
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Mrs. Mary Wogan Dies After Broken Hip in Gallipolis
Mrs. Mary Wogan aged about 90 died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a broken hip suffered several days earlier. She lived in Pomroy most of her life then with daughter Mrs J D Roush Le Tart Falls. A son survives. Body to be taken to Ewing funeral home for 2 p.m. Sunday services. Burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Wogan
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Wogan
Claire Titus Accepts Johns Hopkins Position
Pomeroy girl Miss Claire Titus daughter of Judge and Mrs Earl Titus has accepted a nursing staff position at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland She expects to graduate from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing September 14 and plans to pursue post graduate work in surgery after a vacation visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Titus
Earl Titus
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
W. A. Giles Remains Hospitalized After Porch Fall
W. A. Giles, 93, is staying at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after a fall from his Hudson Street porch caused bruises and shock. Family members including Mrs. E. R. Titus of Pomeroy and Miss Lenore Giles visit daily along with Mrs. Crary Davis of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. A. Giles
Hudson St
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
E. R. Titus
Pomeroy
Lenore Giles
Crary Davis
Wedding of Miss Shirley Daniels to Mr. Robert Luther in Columbus
Dr. Kathryn Poindexter and Mrs. J. H. Grate attended the ceremony at Northminster Presbyterian Church where vows were exchanged at four. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels of Columbus. the groom is a Ohio State medical student and veteran. Reception followed with 150 guests. A separate family dinner at Maple Street honored Mr. Frank Knopp's birthday with 23 attendees including relatives from Point Pleasant, Charleston, Pomeroy, and Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Shirley Daniels
Robert Luther
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Kathryn Poindexter
J. H. Grate
Ralph Poston
Logan
Vivienne Peoples
George Daniels
Lincoln- LeVegue Tower
Luther
John Luther
Portsmouth
Ohio State University
Dana Daniels
W. J. O’brien
Torrance Allis
Pauline Pomeroy
Frank Knopp
Maple St
Knopp
New York Central Railroad
Point Pleasant
Charleston
Pomeroy
Frank Lewis Knopp
Nitro
Vincent Dabo
Family groups tour Ohio for weekend visit and picnic
Mr and Mrs Lucian Utt of Anderson Indiana and Mr and Mrs Thomas Boggs of Gallipolis stayed with Mr and Mrs Owen Fink after visiting their sister Ida Thompson in Toronto Ohio. On Sunday the Finks joined the group at Gallipolis for a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Utt
Anderson, Ind
Thomas Boggs
Gallipolis
Toronto
Ohio
Ida Thompson
Owen Fink
Returned Missionary Will Speak Sunday
Rev. William Genheimer a returned missionary to Africa will speak at Rock Springs Church Sunday at 7 30 p m He is a Meigs County native born on Bunker Hill and son of Mr and Mrs John Genheimer The speaking tour covers nine months through the Western states Mexico and South America Public invited to hear his talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Genheimer
Africa
Rocksprings
Genheimer
Meigs County
Bunker Hill
John Genheimer
Western States
Mexico
South America
Meigs Sales and Service to Open in Miller Building
New business readiness reported for Meigs Sales and Service occupying the R. A. Miller building on S. Third Ave Middleport Gallipolis area. The space previously vacated by Justice of the Peace L. B. Higgins will host a mid get cycle and scooter sales room as the business launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
R. A. Miller
S. Third Ave
Justice of the Peace
L. B. Higgins
Meigs Sales and Service
Dinner party honors Dr. T. Jesse Jones and Miss Sarah Jones
Judge and Mrs. Edgar Ervin hosted a family dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop Tuesday evening honoring Dr. T. Jesse Jones and Miss Sarah Jones of Riverside Drive New York City. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Stewart and Earl Probst who was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Ervin
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
T. Jesse Jones
Sarah Jones
Riverside Drive
New York City
T. H. Davis
O. H. Stewart
Earl Probst
Couples Club Hosts Hambuger Fry At Park Social
The Couples Club held a hamburger fry at Middleport Roadside Park on Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Haptonstall Mona Lou and Irene Frazier Mr and Mrs James Buchanan Mr and Mrs Judson White Mr and Mrs Everett Buchner Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew Mr and Mrs Lynford Johnson Mr and Mrs Clifford Hayes and Jack Bechtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Haptonstall
Mona Lou
Irene Frazier
James Buchanan
Judson White
Everett Buchner
Frank Cheesebrew
Lynford Johnson
Clifford Hayes
Jack Bechtel
Local Retailer Reopens After Redecorating Two Stores
Howard Ewing hosted a Tuesday event for his five stores in Middleport Wellston Nelsonville and New Straitsville where a steak supply was served at the Snack Bar. E M Johnson aged 74 assistant of Pomeroy recently completed redecorating the two local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Ewing
Middleport
Wellston
Nelsonville
New Straitsville
E. M. Johnson
Pomeroy
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Pomeroy News
Sydney
Sir Joseph Cook
Australia
London
Edward H. Lasch
Court of Common Pleas
York
Towit
Section
Township
John Parker
Buechtel
Happy Hollow
Donohoe and McKnight
Stratton Bros
Harold J. Rose
Legal Notice Court of Common Pleas
Maggie Cradelbaugh
Margaret Cradelbaugh
George Cradelbaugh
Grover Cradelbaugh
Charles Craddelbaugh
Charles H. Cradelbaugh
Charles Cr
J. E. Johnston
Ohio Company
Benning
William Lentz
Athens Cournty
Charles Frecker
Widdleport Personals
George Owens
Scott
George Owens, Jr
Fort Wayne
Richard Schwab
Gerald Anthony
John Fultz
Marilyn Knopp
Dorothy Chase
Mary Lu Smith
Buckeye Lake
Fred R. Hoffman
Bill
Dunbar
Earl Driscoll
Rosa Marie
Josephine
Reed Varney
Williamstown
W. Va
Cecelia Bond
Varneys
Ray Turley
Verna Thoma
H. L. Ward
Martz Clinic
Walnut St
H. K. Mills, Jr
John Evans
Xenia
Carl Will
Fisher
N. Third Ave
Teresa Jones
Edith Jones
Custer St
Lois Cecil
Amesville
Cecil
Don Davis
Eleanor Satterfield
Dan Satterfield
Gravel Hill
M. R. Sanborn
Akron
Pomeroy Area
Pomeroy Personals
OES
Colecrove
Johns Hopkins
Liberty
Theatre
Jungle Princess
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Milland
Akim Tamiroff
Mala
Leo Gorcey
John Doe
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stanwyck
Edward Arnold
Walter Brennen
James Gleason
Alaska
Robert Young
Laraine Day
Lawrence Tierney
Ann Harding
Bill Williams
Pathe
Johnny Mack Brown
Raymond Hatton
Lady
Frisco
Tom Keene
Rita Sfayworth
George Turner
Middleport Social Notes
Couples
Howard Ewing
Eas
Pomeroy Bend Theaters
Bendvue
Double Bill
Buster Crabbe
al St. John
the Devil
Wheels
Darryl Hickman
Damian O’flynn
Sun
Triple Bill
Charles Starrett Smiley Burnette
Backlash
Richard Travis
Jean Rogers
Jesse James
Teresa Wright
Robert Mitchum
Texas Moon
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Wallace Ford
Lima
Lou
Big Yank
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