Wild Tumult Greets Japan's Surrender in Pomeroy Bend
Thousands celebrate the end of the war in Pomeroy and Middleport after Japan's acceptance of peace terms. Bells, horns, and sirens rang through streets as cars filed by amid cheers. Amed ent by Jake Ament led a parade, an improvised band played, and a Hirohito effigy was displayed. church bells and a solemn note marked the moment.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Japan
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Laundry
Salt Works
Middleport
Jake Ament
E. Main St
Jake
Hirohito
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Manhards at Park Picnic
Social items from Pomeroy highlight Lt. and Mrs. G C Manhard of Charleston as guests of the Hy sills at a park picnic. Other guests from Charleston include Mildred Christian and George Pore, with notes on club meetings, new officers, and upcoming events.
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Pomeroy
G. C. Manhard
Charleston
Pearl Hysell
Mass Mildred Christian
A. W.jones
George Pore
Manhards
Hysells
E. B. Badger & Sons Construction Co
Jacob Elberfeld
Wralias] Anderson
Picnie
Elberfeld Farm
Improvements Of Homes In Lincoln Heights Project
Improvements are being added to 56 new homes in the war emergency housing project on Lincoln Heights. Five foot built in bathtubs replace shower stalls and basement showers are being installed. Outside basement doors are being hung and full size kitchen ranges with built in cabinets will be installed. All windows gain blinds. Deeds to several homes sold. others being considered by prospective buyers will not be drawn until completed. V J Thanksgiving services will be conducted at the United Methodist Church at 8 pm.
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Pomeroy
Lincoln Heights
Harris Funeral to Be Held Thursday at Sacred Heart
Clara Wippel Harris, who died Monday night at St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus, will be honored with a rosary tonight at 8 at Ewing Funeral Home and a Mass at Sacred Heart Church Thursday at 9. Interment follows at Sacred Heart Cemetery. A former Pomeroy resident, she will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Paul Frisch
Cincinnati
E. R. Titus
Lincoln Hitt
Herman Burt
Parkersburg
Marvin Burt
Washington, D. C
Don Mullen
Charles Mullen
Dayton
L. R. Farmer
Leroy
Marilyn
Charles McNamee
Charles Sayre
Wagner
Brick St
World Baileysman
Oklo
Mildred Rice
Navy Hospital
Marguerite
Bethesda
Shoe Shoppe
James Turner
Columbus
Clara Wippel Harris
Sacred Heart Church
Will C. Merritt
Pomeroy
Meigs County
R. D. Roberts
Bobby
Michael
Cora Roberts
Grant Roberts
Point Pleasant
Orville McDole
East Liverpool
Delbert Welker
Alice McDole
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ewing Funeral
Ewing
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Harris
Council Meets at Middleport Tuesday
Middleport officials and key local men gathered with industry representatives Tuesday at noon to discuss potential new plant relocation here amid wartime shifts. The meeting follows outreach to several industries as authorities seek growth and employment in the village.
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Middleport
Colney
Airman Hoffman Granted Honorable Discharge On Points
Captain Paul Hoffman of the U S Air Force who completed over 50 missions overseas received an honorable discharge on points. He is visiting his parents in Chicago and will enter the University of Town this fall after visiting his grandparents in White Sulphur Springs.
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Middleport
Paul Hoffman
U.S. Air Force
Matilda Fultz
Chicago
White Sulphur Springs
B. F. Fultz
University of Town
Licensed To Marry In J Meigs County
Meigs County Probate Court issued marriage licenses to Clinton H. West 25 of Marietta and Doreen Layman 21 of Middleport. H M McKinney 60 Albany and Nora Blackwood 51 of Pomeroy. Delmer McKnight 23 Carpenter and Mabel Searles 19 of Rutland. Arthur E Muth 21 Mt. Vernon and Anna Reist 24 of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Clinton H. West
Marietta
Doreen Layman
Middleport
H. M. McKinney
Albany
Nora Blackwood
Delmer McKnight
Carpenter
Mabel Searles
Rutland
Arthur E. Muth
Mt. Vernon
Anna Reist
Flood Road Improvement Revival for Meigs County Link
An unofficial movement seeks to add the flood road between Middleport and Pomeroy to the Meigs County road improvements program. It argues the route is the sole connection between the towns and should be upgraded for year round travel with financing from state, county and villages.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Meigs
Carl Kerns Wins Army Commission
Carl D. Kerns of Headquarter Co 6514 Infantry Battalion 26th Armored Division has been advanced to Second Lieutenant after overseas service in the European theater. He is the son of Mrs Winnie Mase of Lincoln Street and a Middleport High School graduate who played on the varsity football squad. He earned battlefield commendation for campaigns including commands during multiple missions, and now serves on leave.
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Middleport—Tech
Carl D. Kerns
26Th Armored Division
Beon
Winnie Mase
Lincoln St
Kerns van Nteine
Duran
Munich
Middleport High School
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Glouster
Frank McCoy
Hugh McCoy
India
Roger Kittle
Germany
Arthur Clark
Cedric Clark
Camp Roberts
Calif
Mary Jane
Pertsons
Philip Joachim
Third Ave
John Philip Joachim
Harrie Marie Smith
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Miles
Thein
Sekhalia
Aweilia
Hengyang
Kores
Harbin
Imanchuriaes
Hong Kong
Hainan
Manila
Spokinawa
Irmosa
Pacific Ocean
U. S
Luzon
Palau
Sakhalin
Wrafuto
New Guinea
New Britain
New Ireland
Irelane
Borneo
Pacific
Tokyo
Manchuria
China
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy—Stitch and Chatter Club
Marie
Lillie Hauck
Athens
Ernest McGraner
Wenona Cook
Pauline Mayer
Opal Dailey
Della Stahl
Wesley Webb
van Gilder
Granville
Cora Webb
Main St
Marguerite Calvert
John Michael
Gary
Steubenville
Mary Calvert
A. E. Sayre
Harvey Jones
Dana Karr
Martha Marget Sorrell
Elyria
Ralph “Welles
William Griffith
Lester
Fauber
Marguerite Meyjer
David Duckler and Sons
Joe Duell
Canton
George Henderson
Burlingham
Frith Thes Weed
ED Gardner
Bolger
Columbia Broadcasting System
Stark's Pharmacy
Pomeroy, Ohio
RUGBY
United Methodist Church
Genheimer Lumber Go
Carl Kerns
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