Senator Jones Residence To Be Center for Cancer
Meigs County American Cancer Society unit inspected the late Senator Tom W. Jones home in Middleport and Pomeroy for potential use as a cancer detection center. A Jones Memorial Clinic sign stands at the entrance as plans consider the property for a hospital project linked to the Jones Memorial Hospital Incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
American Cancer Society
Tom W. Jones
S. Third
Main St
Jones Memorial Hospital Incorporated
Middleport and Pomeroy
Senator Jones
Jones
Cancer Society
Jones Memorial Clinic
Guy Reynolds
Meigs County Unit
Reynolds
L. W. McComas
Nan Moore
H. J. Russell
W. H. Juhling
Lawrence Bing
L. E. Herget
Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes Fish Fry at Great Bend Camp
Guests at a Great Bend fishing camp fish fry hosted by Charles Werry Jr. and family included Blaetmar Auto Co. staff and families. About 60 attendees enjoyed Ohio River fish, boating, swimming, and horseshoes with hosts Henry Werry Jr. and Phil Globokar assisting.
Church News Briefs Highlight Local Services and Schedules
Local churches list Sunday school times and worship service topics across denominations. Pomeroy activities include Christian Science with Love lesson and Jude 1 21 text, United Methodist pastor Leslie Kunze leading Your Contentment, and Federated circles and choir practice. St Pauls Lutheran and Naomi Baptist also post Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services through 10:45 a.m. House of Prayer Chest er features evening sermon by Rev Edmond Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Lord Jesus Christ
United Methodist
Leslie Kunze
Harold F. Hess
W. A. Smith King
Don Thomas
Church OF Christ
William Morgan
Christian Endeavor
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Sceies
BYPU
ST. Paul's Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
House OF Prayer
Chester
Edmond Life
Minstrel Revival Planned by Fides Lodge No 201
Sunflower Minstrel aimed for 1951 plans discussed by Fides Lodge No 201 Knights of Pythias at the castle hall. A revival of a minstrel from over 30 years ago was proposed with committee appointments to be announced next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Brad Aag
Big Wheel
Deer Seen Grazing On Otho Karr Farm
In Middleport residents report several deer grazing with cattle on the Otho Karr farm along Leading Creek. A doe and fawns are noted near soy beans, and the Karrs found an antler with multiple points attached to a tree on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Karr
Middleport
Leading Creek
Meere
POMEROY FINE FOR INTOXICATION IN MID STATE COURT
A $10 fine plus costs was levied on William Reeves of Reedsville in the court of Willard Reeves, for intoxication and disturbing the peace, following action by Sheriff Charles Russell earlier in the week. A divorce proceeding in Athens County seeks relief for Pearl Hillen from Theola I Hillencola lien with a Florida address, with a hearing set after February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William
Reedsville
Willard Stivers
Middleport
Reeves
Charles Russell
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Pearcl
Garden club planning meeting in Athens for state convention
Mrs Phil William son, Mrs Carrie Nye, and Miss Ethel Garland of Twilight Garden Club with Mrs John Lietwiler of Pomeroy Garden Club attended a planning program at Howard Hall in Athens for the state convention to be held September 13 to 17 in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phil Williamson
Carrie Nye
Ethel Garland
Twilight Garden Club
John Lietwiler
Pomeroy Garden Club
Howard Hall
Athens
Local Social Notes And Visits Across Ohio Towns
Emmett Scott of Cleveland formerly Pomeroy visits sister Mrs. Gertrude Hogue. The Rev. Harold Hess visits Rev. Edwin Myers in Baltimore. Elsie Smith returns from Lakeside School of Missions and conducts a clinic. Families and friends gather in Zanesville Lake Alma Pomeroy Westerville Florida connections and Jacksonville travel noted. Bennett Rice of Pomeroy High School stars in Peg O My Heart at OSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Scott
Cleveland
Pomeroy
Gertrude Hogue
Harold Hess
Edwin Myers
Baltimore
Ohio
Elsie Smith
Lakeside
Lakeside Woman's Society School of Missions
Gilbert Freeman
Guy
Connie Lou
Sharon Ann
William Smith
Tommy Smith
Jo Ann Smalley
Zanesville
Williard Hines
Roger
Denver Thomas
Lake Alma
Lucinda Bundy
Chesapeake
Charles Dunlap
Westerville
Florida
Freda Ball
Sadie McElhinny
Middleport
Sharon Gunther
Rita Ball
Reese West
Don Burns
Dayton
Homer E. Hysell
Rodney
Lincoln Heights
Hysell
Everett Cardwell
Wifton
Hoyt Heightland
Harold A. Cox
George
Belfore
California
Aaron Kelton
Jay
Karen
Lola Hawley
Phyllis
Jacksonville
Fla
Hawley
Ralph
Oakville
Tenn
Keltons
Marguerite E. Durst
George Joachim
Mildred Rice
Eugene Fisher
Columbus
Peg O' My Heart
Ohio State University
Bennett Rice
Pomeroy High School
Real Estate Course Completion Reported
George S. Hobstetter Jr. completed a real estate course at the Weaver School of Real Estate Kansas City Mo He studied fundamentals ethics and principles city residential appraisal farm appraisal management and engineering He received a diploma and is with Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co and Wilson Hobstetter agency
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George S. Hobstetter
Weaver School of Real Estate
Kansas City
Hobstetter
Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co
Wilson-Hobstetter Agency
Two West Virginia Sisters Called by Death in New Jersey
Mrs. Lesie Turner and Mrs. Lottie Cantley of Cabin Creek WV traveled to Vineland New Jersey after the death of their sister Mrs. Fannie Pasker. Funeral services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lesie Turner
Lottie Cantley
Cabin Creek
W. Va
Vineland
N. J
Fannie Pasker
Monay
Executrix Named in Florence Carmen Estate
Blanche Baum appointed executrix of Florence Carmen estate per Meigs County probate records. The filing names Pomeroy as supporting party and confirms administration steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Blanche Baum
Florence Carmen
Meigs County
Grave Stones For War Dead Are Available
POMEROY WV April notice from the county veterans service officer offering free granite or marble headstones for unmarked veterans graves. Contact the Veterans Service Office at 110 Court St. for details and WWI WW2 bonus applications as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Veterans Service
Quartermaster General's Office
Veterans Service Office
Court St
West Virginia
Rocksprings Play Wins Local Theater Competition
The Rocksprings Grange presented Room for Rent at Harrisonville High School and won first place in Meigs County. The cast includes Fred Goeglein Buena Grueser Betty Leonard June Unroe Clara Humphrey and Raymond Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rocksprings Grange
Harrisonville
Meigs County
Amesville
Rocky Springs
Fred Goeglein
Buena Grueser
Betty Leonard
June Unroe
Clara Humphrey
Raymond Cole
Cats and dogs wake neighbors at 3 30 a.m. in Middleport
Residents of the N Third Ave and Rutland St area fear a third 3 30 a.m. wake up as a cat chorus and barking dogs disrupted sleep. The unusual predawn noises return this morning at the same hour, prompting concern and curiosity about future alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
N. Third Ave
Rutland St
Young Swimmers Pass Tests at Gallipolis
A group of Gallipolis pool regulars yesterday morning passed their swimming and safety tests. Instructor Tom Robinson of Middleport schools guided the students Don Grueser Eddie Jean and Jeannette Crooks as they earned certificates for their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
Tom Robinson
Don Grueser
Eddie
Jean
Jeannette Crooks
Library To Be Closed For Two Week Period
Middleport Public Library will close for two weeks starting Tuesday Aug 7 for repairs and redecoration, announced by librarian Miss Jean Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jean Clark
Parmelee Attend Funeral for Walter Duering in Huntington
Mr and Mrs B F Parmelee of Huntington attended funeral services for Walter Duering brother in law of Mrs Parmelee. Duering died in a Greenwich hospital. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. F. Parmelee
Huntington
Inlaw
Walter Duering
Greenwich, Conn
Highlands Cemetery
Garden club planning meeting backs university convention
Middleport and Meigs County members of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs attended a planning session in Athens to back the 21st Annual Convention at Ohio University September 13 14. Co chairmen Mrs T M Wolfe Mrs George Starcher and Mrs Margaret Davis outlined plans for rooms meals entertainment and hostesses with tours to Ash Cave and a Johnny Appleseed highway dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Athens
Ohio University
T. M. Wolfe
George Starcher
Margaret Davis
Howard Hall
Wolfe
Baker
Davis
Starcher
Johnny Appleseed
Ash Cave
Garden Path
James Titus
Rutland
Gordon Gray
Bryan Hall
Home Economics
Amateur Garden Club
Walter Crooks
William Grueser
Ben Philson
O. P. Klein
Middleport Garden Club
John Duerr
Titus
Garen Stansbury
W. H. Juhling
Twilight Club
Ethel Garland
Carrie Nye
Phil Williamson
Pomeroy
DAR slide previews of Washington buildings shown in Middleport
A Middleport group viewed colored slides of three DAR buildings Memorial Continental Hall Constitution Hall and the new Administration building. Mrs Keith McClung Virginia state regent and guests from Ohio observed the exterior and interior shots and discussed the program as copies will be available for chapter use across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
DAR
Washington, D. C
Washington
Keith McClung
West Virginia
Hartford
Jonathan Meigs
Donald Smith
McClung
Hugo Juhling
Ohio
Patrick Lochary
Southeast
Manning Webster
Pomeroy
Irving Karr, Jr
Syracuse
Everett Hayes
Great Bend
D. C. Miller
C. M. Hennesy
O. P. Klein
Memorial Continental Hall
Constitution Hall
Two Middletown Women Return from 9 Day 3800 Mile Trip
Miss Jean Bennett and Miss Dorothy Chase concluded a nine day automobile tour covering 3800 miles. They traveled to Rocky Mountain National Park Pike's Peak Manitou Springs and Royal Gorge and stopped in Versailles Kentucky to visit the Pomeroy family at the Cotton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jean Bennett
Dorothy Chase
Rocky Mountain National Park
Pike's Peak
Manitou Spring
Royal Gorge
Versailles
Charles Pomeroy
William Cotton
Hayes-Young 27th Reunion Planned for August
The 27th annual Hayes-Young reunion will be held August 12 at the Holiday school grounds. Organizers invite all descendants and relatives to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hayes-Young
Sea Bee veterans reunion in Jackson with Cheesebrew and Diamond
A World War II Sea Bee veterans reunion occurred in Jackson as Frank Cheesebrew met Eugene Diamond of Chicago at William McManaway's home. Mrs. Cheesebrew joined for a visit with Mrs. Diamond and Mrs. McManaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jackson
Frank Cheesebrew
Eugene Diamond
Chicago
William McManaway
Episcopal Guild Hosts Picnic Plans At Grandville
POMEROY Episcopal Guild met at the homes of Mrs. Jacob Hartenbach and Miss Sue Lehew with Mrs. Pat Lochary as co host. President Mrs. J Hartinger led the gathering. All church women are invited to a parish picnic at Grandville on Aug 16 and a lawn supper is planned for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Episcopal Guild
Jacob Hartenbach
Sue Lehew
Mason
Pat Lochary
J. Hartinger
Grandville
Middleport church schedules detailed for August
A list of services across Middleport churches with pastors, Sunday school times, worship hours, and special events. Notable notes include the First Presbyterian pastor Howard Ruppelt on vacation in August and a union service at First Baptist Church with Wert Deans delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Vernon Weber
First Baptist Church
Charles M. Pomeroy
Frank Cheesebrew
Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Ruppelt
Church OF Christ — Wert
Dean
MT. Moriah Baptist Church
Nile_ Borden
Mary Frances Baumgardner
BTU
Church OF Christ IN Christian Union
Guy Sayre
Church OF the Nazarene -Paul Taylor
Tor
Church School
Young People’s Meeting
Penel Meeting
Legion Elects New Officers
Legion members at Lewis Manley Post 263 elected officers and named delegates to the state convention in Columbus August 10 to 12. Harper is post commander with Dewey Bentley as first vice commander and Arza Bennett as adjutant. Harrison Bentley serves as treasurer and Gatewood Gomer as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lewis Manley Post
American Legion
Columbus
Gatewood
Campbell Harper
Dewey Bentley
Arza Bennett
Harrison Bentley
Gatewood Gomer
Allen Hampton
Charles Winston
Harper
Clerk Receipts Adjusted for July in Pomeroy Courthouse
The Clerk of Courts Virgil V. Brown reports July receipts totaling $612, revised from $428.25. The county will receive $428.25 and the state $183.75 of the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Wise Marketing Essential To Full Success In Farming
The article stresses proactive marketing and grading to secure returns for farm products. It highlights cooperative groups in Meigs County such as the Meigs and Marietta Truck Growers Associations, Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction, and Athens Milk Sales. Pasture improvements by Hugh and Sidney Leifheit showcase long term gains, with historical feed-price trends showing price growth from 1910 to 1950 and the need for higher production efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Hugh
Sidney Leifheit
Hugh Leifheit
Decoration For Cyclists Planned By Wildcat Club
POMEROY The Wildcat Motorcycle Club rules that the first member who spills will wear a bone necklace until a later offender appears. The club plans to attend Circleville gypsy tour on Sunday August 5 with riders Phil Radford Jerry Snowden Ruth Lyons and Ken Grover. The next meeting is August 8 at Ken Grover and Virginia Haskins. MEIGS MARRIAGE LICENSE Charles William Saxton 21 and Joan Nobles 16 both of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Bradbury
Charles Bradbury
Meigs General Hospital
Darrel Sayre
Arizona
Washington
Frances Roush
A&p
Clyde French
Jackson
French
Allen Hamilton
Metz
W. Va
Jim
John
Sam Hood
Milton Hood
Mill St
Robert Allensworth
B. Y. McCormick
St. Albans
C. H. Wise
N. Third Ave
Radford Love
Jane
Ruth Ellis
Columbus
Pomeroy
Wildcat Motorcycle Club
Gene
Jerry Snowden
Circleville
Phil Radford
Ruth Lyons
Ken Grover
Virginia Haskins
Meigs
Charles William Saxton
Joan Nobles
Middleport
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Center For Cancer
West
John Will
Liquor Control Enforcement
Will
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pete Beards
James Buchanan
George Buchanan
Franklin Hepp
Orville Wiles
Nathan Biggs
Doward Calvert
Emerson Well
Phil Giobokar
Elmer Wickham
Paul Werner
Herman Werry
Henry Werry Jr
Fred Blaettnar
Marty Angus
Hershell Rose
Henry Werry
Frieda Smith
Albert Jesse
Jack Thomas
David Goodwin
Herald Hite
Bill Blaettnar
Marvin Manning Klees
Charles Werry
Church News ‘of
Pomeroy Personals
Rocksprings
Middleport Social Notes
Helen Nease
K. C. Wilson
Reunion
Middleport Churches
Legion
Elberfelds
C. FE. Blakeslee
Glen S. Ray
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Glen Ford
Valli
Claude Rains
the White Tower
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Buck Privates
Tom & Jerry
Roy Rogers
Penny Edwards
Stephan McNally
Liberty
Theatre
Proudly
The
Voice of the Theatre
Bob Steele
Fuzzy St. John
Three Stooges
Flame and the
ARROW
Burtsone
Pidsaganeal
Mayo
Meigs Pomerey
aNdthan Bendvue Pomerey
Temple Middleport
Man From
Sonora
Johnny Mack Brown
House Peters, Jr
Lyle Talbot
Korea
Lon McAllister
Bill Phillips
Brett King
Doris Day
Billy DeWolfe
LAW OF the Bandits
Tim Holt
Hunt the Man Down
Gig Young Lynn Roberts
Willard Parker
Lemon Drop Kid
Bob Hope
Marilyn Maxwell
Lloyd Nolan
Jane Darwell
Arizona Territory
Whip Wilson
Andy Clyde
Timber Fury
David Bruce
Laura Lee
SUN
MON
Tod Andrews
Robert Clark
Frick Co
Waynesboro
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