Wagon Party Set to Tour Kootaga Area Wednesday
The Covered Wagon Expedition visits Pomeroy and Middleport for scout showcase led by Eagle Scout Leland Jenkins. Ten Life and Eagle Scouts, including Bus McMaster and Tracy Goodwin, among group of 10, perform at 6 pm in Pomeroy and 8 pm in Middleport. Also note Madison Perry pleads guilty to petit larceny, gets 30 days jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Kootaga
Leland Jenkins
Eagle
Bus McMaster
Tracy Goodwin
Robert Covert
Athens
Fred Dietrich
Sistersville
Quellin Keith
Spencer
Virgil Ankrom
Parkersburg
Warren Hayes
Cecil Gabriel
Johnny Waldeck
Racine
Syracuse
Rutland
Madison Perry
Awards Given At Pomeroy Baptist Church Service
At a Sunday evening service at Pomeroy Baptist Church Rev. Walker announced special meetings in South Canaan. A Scofield Reference Bible was presented to Harvey Eastman and wife for leading Meigs County Children's Home group of 57. Red Letter Bible went to Mrs. William Watson for the next largest group. David Watson and Harry Hannah received Bibles as oldest attendees. A six month old baby of Mrs. Brutchie was given a Bible as the youngest member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Walker
South Canaan
Scofield
Harvey Eastman
Meigs County
David Watson
Harry Hannah
Brutchie
E. Main St
Happy Go Lucky 4 H Club Hosts Wiener Roast
The Happy Go Lucky 4 H Club plans a wiener roast for parents on August 20. Advisor inspected sewing and record books at a meeting held August 13 at Rheba Jeanne Clark home. Refreshments were served to two visitors Mrs Eldon Clark and Mrs Efa Story and eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Happy Go Lucky 4-H Club
Rheba Jeanne Clark
Eldon Clark
Efa Story
Chester Triumph Over Parkersburg in Tight 7-6 Baseball Clash
Chester baseball team edged Parkersburg Viscose 7 to 6 at Syracuse diamond on Sunday. Visitors led early, Chester battled back to seize the win. Next Sunday Chester meets Glouster.
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Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Chester Baseball Club
Syracuse
Chester
Glouster
Old Pomeroy A pistol linked to Lafayette in Revolution
A flint lock pistol in C. E. Dow’s collection is believed to be among those Lafayette brought to America during the Revolutionary War. The gun was found years ago in Henry Fitzhue’s Ravenswood home, and Mrs. Fitzhue was a Washington grandniece. Dow’s collection includes many Civil War and Revolutionary War pistols, though a fire at Second and Mechanic Street destroyed 80 pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. E. Dow
Lafayette
America
Henry Fitzhue
Ravenswood
Fitzhue
George Washington
Washington
Dow
Second and
Mechanic St
Residents Frequent Trips as Family Ties Draw Them Out
Middleport residents travel to Columbus Akron Parkersburg and Charleston for family and work reasons. Fred Shirler stays near Pt Pleasant caring for his ill mother while other locals visit relatives attend expositions or relocate for jobs and schooling.
Vendol Relieves Constipation and Gastritis Says Local Worker
Mr. O. J. Tinkham of The Plains credits Vendol with relieving long term constipation gastritis and other symptoms after three bottles plus Vendol laxative tablets He reports improved digestion regaining regularity and reduced pain He urges readers to learn from the Vendol Man at Athens Pharmacy and Ores Pharmacy Nelsonville for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendol
O. J. Tinkham
the Plains
Hocking Mining Co
Sacham
Red Men's Lodge
Mr. Kovach
Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Ores Pharmacy
Advy
S W Bailey Dies Saturday
Reedville obituary for Sidney W. Bailey who died at home after his wife’s illness. He collapsed after a ball game rush, aided by a doctor, and passed away that evening at age nearly seventy. Survived by wife, two sons E. Bailey of Reedsville and Elzworth of Caledonia, six daughters, and burial in Reedsville Cemetery following M E Church services.
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Reedsville
Sidney W. Bailey
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
E. ©. Bailey
Elzworth
Caledonia
Hazel Mills
Lyda
Ora Vineyard
Virgie Marcinko
Long Bottom
Iva Kibble
Cora Argubrite
H. N. Snider
M. E
Has Multitude of Descendants By C. A. Hartley Pomeroy
John Adams of Antiquity Ohio is Meigs County’s oldest Civil War veteran. Enlisting in 1861 with the Fourth West Virginia Infantry, he served until 1864 and later raised ten children who produced 45 grandchildren 79 great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren for a total of 144 descendants. He turns 94 next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
C. A. Hartley Pomeroy
Reno
Chester Township
Ohio
Ohio River
Mason
W. Va
West Virginia Infantry
Snicker’s Ford
Middleport
John Adams
Antiquity
Liverpool
Marion, C
Clish Jacobs
Pomeroy
Adams
Mr. Adams
Pomeroy Social Notes Jubilees and visits mark weekend
Pomeroy residents and visitors filled a busy weekend with family gatherings. News includes the golden jubilee attended by Rev. and Mrs. Stolzenburg, plus numerous travels among families from Columbus Zanesville Buckeye Lake Athens and Point Pleasant.
Grange To Hold Annual Meeting At High School
The C. G. Williams Grange of Tuppers Plains will meet at the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening August 20. Supper at 7 with music and speaking by local members. Judge C. E. Peoples to deliver the address. all Grangers and families invited with baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
C. G. Williams Grange
Tuppers Plains
C. E. Peoples
Pomeroy Garden Club Demonstrates for Members
The Pomeroy Garden Club met Monday evening at the Ohio Power Office. Mrs. J. W. McMurray demonstrated cooking and arranging flowers for luncheon, dinner, and outdoor tables. A large attendance was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Garden Club
Ohio Power Office
Main &T
J. W. McMurray
Columbus Teens Shine At Tennis Tournament
Phil and Bobby Harbrechts of Pomeroy attend a Columbus tennis tournament where both boys are noted as expert players. The Columbus paper carried a Sunday picture showing Phil in action on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phil
Bobby Harbrecht
Columbus
GOP Women Hold Meeting in Pomeroy Courthouse
A large crowd of Republican women gathered in the Pomeroy courtroom for a meeting Saturday afternoon. Speakers included Mrs. Ben Neutzling and Mrs. Townsend. Attendees represented several towns and plans for Sept 4 and future bingo parties were announced in Middleport and Pomeroy. Richard Vaughn transferred from Evans in Pomeroy to the Gallipolis store, reporting for work Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ben Neutzling
Townsend
Alf M. Landon
Marietta
Middleport
Reedsville
Racine
Chester
Harrisonville
Richard Vaughn
Evans
Second St
Gallipolis
New Place
Rutland Social and Personal Mention
Mrs. Ray Altman and her sons visited Rutland with her sister Mrs. G N Perkins and returned to Findlay. M E Church Rutland reports a new roof doors and planned redecorating ahead of 50th founding anniversary on August 30. Mr and Mrs L H Calvin headed to Great Lakes Exposition Niagara Falls and other stops. 4 H Camp Jackson County attended by Elsie Roush Beulah Calvin and leader Mrs C D Copley. Merry Maids sponsor church lawn ice cream supper Thursday. John Kincaid celebrated golden wedding with all seven children and most grandchildren present. Local attendance at youth rally Dexter Church of Christ Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Ray Altman
Little Sons
G. N. Perkins
Niagara Falls
Elsie Jeanne Roush
Beulah Calvin
C. D. Copley
Jackson County
Merry Maids
M. E. Church
Church
John Kincaid
Dexter Church of Christ
Seniors Eligible for Old Age Pensions Surpass 6.87 Million
The report states that over 6,871,000 people in the United States are aged 65 and older and qualify for old age pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reverend Higgenbotham Preaches In Home Town Pulpit
Middleport reports Rev Ernest Higgenbotham of Akron preached at the local Baptist Church Sunday evening. It was his first pulpit in his hometown. Rev and Mrs Higgenbotham are visiting parents Mr and Mrs George Higgenbotham and their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harry Roush. Mrs Tom W Jones begins a six week West trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tate
Zanesville
Pomeroy
Anna F. Greenlee
Point Pleasant
Simeon Schwartz
Mulberry Ave
Margaret Haning
Athens
Clarence Karr
Spring St
Paul Kautz
Charleston
Clair Karr
George Hetzel
Lincoln Terrace
Harry Sterns
Cleveland
J. Y. Corpening
Akron
Frank Jacobs
Columbus
And
Middleport
Ernest Higgenbotham
Higgenbotham
George Higgenbotham
Harry Roush
Mrs Anna Brown Moved to Holzer Hospital for Operation
Mrs Anna Brown mother of Clerk of Courts Horton Brown was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis on Monday for an operation to be performed Thursday. Her home is on Athens Road.
Enjoyable Trip for Mr and Mrs Clyde Andrews
Mr and Mrs Clyde Andrews left Saturday for Cincinnati where 25 year veterans of the C and O Railroad were guests of officials. They visited the Zoo and places of interest before going to Athens where similar attention was shown. They returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clyde Andrews
Cincinnati
Athens
Andrews
Hera
Picnic Dinner At Searls Home In Rutland Draws Many
A large group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Searls in Rutland for a picnic dinner. Attendees came from Gallipolis Ryger Ches hire Pomeroy Rutland Middleport Poplar Ridge. William Rupe and Stanley Searls supplied music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Hollis Searls
Gallipolis
Ryger
Cheshire
Pomeroy
Middleport
Poplar Ridge
William Rupe
Stanley Searls
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Fred Shirler
Pt. Pleasant
Ray Turley
Minerva Childers
G. O. Reynolds
Thomas Edgar
New York City
Clara Pauline Ervin
Margaret Isabel
Dorothy Nelle Stewart
O. J. Marcum
Marcum
Charleston- Dickerson
Frank Guinther
Franklin
Haydenville
J. C. Fisher
Washington D. C
Henking- Bome Company
Edward Adams
Pittsburgh
Phyllis Diles
H. G. Mace
Mace
Leland Craus
Troy
T. A. Riley
Billy
Toledo
MR. O, J, Tinkham
S. W. Bailey
W. Warner
Mason City
Robert Griffith
Henry Dixon
Downington
William Foreman
Great Bend
Pomeroy Social Notes
Jacobs
Knapp
Osborn Meier
Philip Meier
Brick St
Helen Williamson
Aileen Rea
Florence Smith
Martha Durst
Virgil Roush
Vivian, F
Richard Reed
Charles Gloeckner
Lillian
Dorothy Gloeckner
Wm. Waddell
Helen
Mable Waddell
A. J. Gloeckner
Anna Morlaty
Herman Warner
Anna Lee
William
Warner
Fred Fick
Denver Miller
Denver
Sandusky
Main St
Jean Russell
Bentz Wolf
Wm. Sayre
Ada Bess
Oxfords
Wun-Der
Athens’ Family Shoe Store
Shoe Store
GOP
Tom W. Jones
Omaha
Neb
S. A. Davis
Twin Falls
Iowa
L. O. Evans
Jones
Colo
Liccerr & Myers Tosacco Co
H-A Relief, Inc
Mansfield
Ana
Omen
Bright
Burley
Maryland
Southland
Turkey
Greece
Chesterfield
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