Twin Cities Christmas Parade Opens Holiday Season
The Middleport and Pomeroy Twin-Cities parade started the holiday season with Santa Claus and the Chet Haddox trio performing at the community tree. Scouts, mayoral reps, school choirs, and local businesses joined the celebration, with a fire truck, marching band, and color guards leading the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Haddox
Santa Claus
Pomeroy
Port
Rutland
Syracuse
Middleport
Mary Bradley
Mary Kinson
Horton Brown
Frank Vroman
Twin City
Drew Webster
American Legion
Pomer
Pomeroy High School
Main Street
W. A. Smith
Delmar T. Canaday
Bill Grueser
Pomeroy Merchants
Bill Potter
Ted Wildermuth
Walter E. Wolfe
Gram
Wolfe
Russell Bailey
Wildermuth
Werner
Meigs County Sesquicentennial plans move forward
Officer slate named to the Meigs County Sesquicentennial Committee including Miz O P Klein Robert Roberts and Robert Dalley as next meeting nominees. Don Tuite coordinating chairman said the project aims to involve all residents and to plan a year long Ohio 150th celebration with possible youth center memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Miz. O. P. Klein
Robert Roberts
Robert Dalley
Don Tuite
Tuite
Ohio
All SEC Football Team to Be Announced Thursday
Members of the Southeastern Ohio Sportswriters association gathered after a business session at the Mary Jane Restaurant in Middleport. They named possible all SEC selections, with Ed Belsho Athens James Porter lis Art Farrar Jackson Pau Clifford Midall Ted Wildermuth Pomeroy Tucker Logan James Maurer Nelsonville and John Weber Wellston listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio
Esso
Otter
Mary Jane
Middleport
Association
Ed Belsho
Athens
James Porter
Lis
Art Farrar
Jackson
Pau Clifford
Midall
Ted Wildermuth
Tucker
Logan
James Maurer
Nelsonville
John Weber
Wellston
Meigs County Resident Dies in Long Bottom
Laura Bonar Swan 78 died unexpectedly Sunday at her Long Bottom home where she and husband Fred lived over 55 years. She was the last of 11 Bonar siblings and belonged to Long Bottom Methodist Church WSCS and the Order of Eastern Star Racine Chapter. Survived by husband, son Sherley Swan, four daughters Ada Bissell Leota Farrell Merson McPeek. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Long Bottom Methodist Church. Burial Sand Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at home evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Laura Bonar Swan
Fred
Nelson
Catherine Bonar
Murrayville
W. Va
Swan
Leota Farrell
Dayton
Notice of Hearing in Ohio Probate Court
Notice of hearing in Athens County Probate Court cause 21521 for the adoption of Linda Kay a.k.a. Linda Gay Marks born July 4 1947 at Dover Township Athens County Ohio. Acie Marks whose residence is unknown is notified that a hearing will be held in November 1952 before the judge of the court. License for petitioners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Acie Marks
Linda Kay
Linda Gay Marks
Dover Township
Ember
Legal Notice Fragmentary Corporate Filing Aims to Dissolve
Fragmentary OCR text shows a corporate board resolution and dissolution steps. Mentions stockholders creditors and a court action in Ohio. Note text is garbled but indicates a corporate dissolution process and legal actions to be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid Corporation
Epocetion and Co
Caemon Piens
T Ty
Ohio
Wildwood Garden Club Meets in Pomeroy Evening
The Wildwood Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Amanda Baer’s home with Mrs. Charles Baer assisting. Mrs. John Scott led a business session planning a holiday party at Mrs. John Bailey’s home on December 17. Readings featured Christmas themed pieces and a demonstration on Christmas arrangements by Mrs. Russ Watson. Mrs. William Fisher and Mrs. Harry Roush won blue ribbons for flower displays as 16 members and two guests enjoyed a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Amanda Baer
Charles Baer
John Scott
John Bailey
Russ Watson
Luke
David Nease
Norman Fisher
Hiram Fisher
William Fisher
Harry Roush
Stella ‘Watkins
Betty Nelson
Dinner Honors Bob Barnitz Before Lackland AFB Departure
Mrs. Wilson Carpenter and Mrs. Hayman Barnitz entertained Friday at the Carpenter home in honor of Bob Barnitz who left Saturday for Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio Texas. Guests included the honored Nelson of Kalamazoo Michigan Mr. and Mrs. H A Barnitz of Lincoln Heights and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wilson Carpenter
Hayman Barnitz
Carpenter Home
Bob Barnitz
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Nelson
Kallamazoo
Mich
H. A. Barnitz
Lincoln Heights
Thanksgiving guests and family visits in local homes
The article lists multiple Thanksgiving gatherings with families in the area. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Miles McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hilditch, Wyatt Will of Columbus, and Emmet Will and son Jim of Chester Road. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Arnold, with extended relatives present from Athens Road Rand West Virginia and Gallipolis. Additional notes mention Miss Rose Mary Ward’s convalescence after appendectomy and several families traveling home after visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McFarland
Sidney Hilditch
Wyatt Will
Columbus
Emmet Will
Jim
Chester Road
C. L. Arnold
Athens Road
Robert M. Richardson
Jack
Ralph Bennett
Gallipolis
Charles Elliott
Stephen Lee
Janice Marie
Rand
W. Va
Maxine Arnold
Susanna Elizabeth
Victor Miller
Michael Mees
Charles Ward
E. Main St
Rose Mary Ward
Mt. Carmen
N. W. Kramer
Lubbock
Texas
Lawrence W. Nelson
Kalamazoo
Mich
Heath Church Holds Membership Sunday
Membership Sunday observed at Heath Methodist Church with baptismal rites for new members. Baptized members who repeated vows included C. H. Wise Jr, William Ault, and William Michl, plus Mrs. William Aut, Middleport High School coach David Winefordner, Mrs. Winefordner and Robert Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
C. H. Wise, Jr
William Ault
William Michl
William Aut
Middleport High School
David Winefordner
Winefordner
Robert Ashley
Two Pomeroy Youths Pass Air Force Tests
Roger Davidson and Bob Barnitz of Pomeroy passed mental and physical exams for entrance into the U S Air Corps of Cadets. They completed tests on Saturday and were sent to San Antonio Texas. Both graduated from Pomeroy High School.
Mrs Hubert Mace Taken to Holzer Hospital by Ambulance
Mrs Hubert Mace was rushed to Holzer Hospital by ambulance where she underwent an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hubert Mace
Holzer Hospital
John Major Dies at 80
John W. Major 80 died Saturday night at his daughter's home in Columbus. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. at D Harvey David Home with burial in Union Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Yount Cincinnati relatives James Edward Major Walter C Major 5 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren and brother-in-law Herbert Chambers family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John W. Major
Howard Yount
Chittenden Ave
Umbus
D. Harvey David
Union Cemetery
Columbus
Major
Yount
Eunice Jenkins
Cincinnati
James Edward
Walter C. Major
Herbert Chambers
Mill St
Richard Chambers
Harrisonville Thanksgiving Program Highlights Students
A Harrisonville Thanksgiving program in Mrs. Willock's room featured Lucille Beal as emcee. Readings included Wel come by La Verna Wears and A Letter to England by Weltha Haning, with solos and plays such as The Pilgrim Harvest and A Thankful Girl, plus a display titled The Work Word by Garetys Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Rut Morris
Janice Epple
Raymond Ellis
Janet Harper
Walter Edmonds
Nolan Haning
Garetys Elsh
Carnahan Dies At 60 In Racine Community Leader Passes
Curtis L. Carnahan 60 of Racine died Sunday at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by wife Gretta two daughters Mildred Carnahan and Mrs James E Simpson a grandson Stephan and brother Eber Carnahan. Active in Dorcas United Brethren Church Racine Lodge F and A M 461 Ohio Eastern Stars and White Shrine. Worked at Hayman Hardware 37 years. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Dorcas A B Church with Racine Lodge in charge. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Curtis L. Carnahan
Racine
Meigs General Hospital
Gretta
Mildred Carnahan
James E. [Simpson
Stephan
Eber Carnahan
Carnahan
Dorcas United Brethren Church
Racine Lodge F
A.M
Racine Chapter
Ohio Eastern Stars
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Hayman Hardware Store
Dorcas A. B
A. M
Greenwood Cemetery
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Thanksgiving Activities
Mrs Marvin hosted a saloon themed social on Grant St featuring Miss Smiths guests and a devotional by Mrs Durst Sr. WCTU study covered Frances Willard with layette gifts for Save the Federation totaling 3068 units sent to rural America and overseas. Announce ment of Jeannette Moore Cunningham marriage to a New Haven man noted with band ties. Thanksgiving dinner at the Blaettnars included relatives from Columbus and Ohio towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marvin
Kelly
Grant St
Save the Federation
America
Jeannette .Moore
Daugh Cunningham
Cline Erwin
New Ha At
Richmond
Ind
Utate
Wahama High School
Cunninghams
Erwins
New Haven
Temple meeting and Christmas party announced for MIddleport Meigs 153
Most Excellent Chief Erma Smith announces a Tuesday night gathering at the K of P Hall. A 6 p.m. potluck supper will be followed by a lodge session and a Christmas party with an exchange of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs
K of P
Erma Smith
Thanksgiving Guests And Local Notices In Middleport
Mr and Mrs John Glass and daughter Kimberly Sue along with Mr and Mrs Orby Parsons and family joined Mr and Mrs Don Davis in Middleport for Thanksgiving. The Davis family hosted. A Beta Sigma Phi Ways and Means candy and cookie sale is planned in Pomeroy with orders via Freddie Houdashelt Virginia Clifford Virginia Crew Phyllis Mullen Mary Ellen Syler Betsy Ebersbach and Jothy Clark assisting. Frances Smith recovering from a porch fall observed her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Glass
Kimberly Sue
Orby Parsons
Rex, Corning
Davis
Pete
Don Davis
Middleport — Ways and Means Committee
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Pomeroy
Freddie Houdashelt
Virginia Clifford
Virginia Crew
Phyllis Mullen
Mary Ellen Syler
Betsy Ebersbach
Jothy Clark
Frances Smith
Second Ave
Anniversary Celebrations Mark Scrambled Local Notice
The fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Sauers married in November 1908 in Ashden Kentucky and a dinner at their home. It references Mr Saxton an electrician with M ray football game and names Rev and Mrs Paul Taylor, Paul Allen of Wayne Michigan as guests during a Thanksgiving weekend.
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Eupracenen
Ashden
s _ beng Locust St
Saxton
M - Ray
Paul Taylor
Paul Tay
Paul Allen
Wayne, Mich
Etta Will
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Spread Across Ohio and West Virginia
Authored listings show multiple families hosting and attending Thanksgiving meals in Trimble Kenton Columbus and Parkersburg with guests from Glouster Millfield Cincinnati Nelsonville and Yorkville. Attendees include Elizabeth Ferrell Elizabeth Robinette Kenneth Benedum Helen Howard Olive Brookins and many Sanders Courtney Beckelhymer Pukay families plus friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ferrell
Wilma
Glouster
Kenneth Benedum
Jimmy
Parkersburg
W. Va
Elizabeth Robinette
Millfield
Richard Hadden
Frazille
Columbus
William ‘Sisson
Trimble
Helen Howard
Olive ‘Brookins
Guy ‘Brookins
Bob Smith
Lower Plains
Dan Johnson
Melvin Hoar
Russell Johnson
Leslie Anne
Sandra
Pat
Clarence Sanders
Lewis Sanders
Luanne
Wayne
CC. N. Sanders
Bill
al Sanders
Joe
Eithe
Eileen Sanders
Nelsonville
G. B. Courtney
Christine Brown
Hazel Lahue
Hunter Beckelhymer
Cevine
Kenton
Ohio
Isabelle Courtney
Cincinnati
Earl Beckelhymer
Missouri
Hunter
C. H. Courtney
Jana
Cathy
Billy
Courtney
John Pukay
Yorkville
Boris
Ohio State Medical School
Millfield Needle Club to Meet Thursday
The Millfield Needle Club will convene Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel to discuss needlework projects and club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — the
Millfield Needle Club
Kathryn McDaniel
Ex-Resident’s Son Slain in Wisconsin
Allan Pellage twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Ted Pellage formerly of Pomeroy was murdered in Milwaukee where his parents reside. Police detained a suspect and relatives from Pomeroy learned of the body found early Saturday morning. The child was grandson of C E Lytle and had visited Pomeroy several times. uncles Robert Lytle Kurtz Lytle and Bus Lytle traveled to Milwaukee for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Allan Pellage
Ted Pellage
Marjorie Lytle
Milwaukee
C. E. Lytle
C. E
Bus” Lytle, Jr
Pome- Foy
Bob Lytle
Chillicothe
Barbara Elberfeld
Kurtz Lytle
Algona, Ia
Pellage
Rickey
McElhinny Rites Held On Saturday
Services for the late Mrs. Ray McElhinny Audrey Stewart were conducted Saturday at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home by Pastor Wert Dean and Louis A er. Organist was Mrs. Chester Edwin with pallbearers Charles McElhiany Fred Russell W W Hayes William Autherson Phil Meinhart William Reuter. Members of the Philothea Society planned flowers. Relatives from Ming Junction Coreopolis Pa and West Virginia attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolfe
Harold
Diamond
W. Va
Gene effWoof
E-Rej
HTV
Gene Wolfe
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Toys To Aid Needy Sought by Jaycees
Meigs County Junior Chamber members collect toys for needy families this Christmas season. Residents may drop off contributions at the county courthouse office of Virgil V. or contact Brown Richard Follrod or the Rev Charles Speer for pickups or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ace County Junior Chamber Commerce
Meigs County
Virgil V
Brown
Richard Follrod
Charles Speer
Four Weekend Auto Crashes Demolish Two Cars in Pomeroy Area
Meigs County reports four weekend crashes due to light snow. A 3:15 a.m. Sunday collision on Route 7 near the er es line left two cars demolished and others with extensive damage. A second wreck at 11:45 a.m. Sunday on Route 7 near Pomeroy line involved a car leaving the road and injuring a passenger. A Bowman's Run Road crash between Racine and Syracuse damaged two vehicles, while a fourth incident near Star Route caused minor front-end damage. Sheriff Charles Russell cited slippery conditions and noted one shoulder injury and other minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Charles Russell
Eres
Russell
John Roush
Minersville
Denver
Thomas Pomeroy
Don Cotterill
Syracuse
Cottrill Auto
Thoma
Sheriff Russell
Harod
Manndeville
Nv Va
Pomeroy Tion
Eva Soles
Moundsville
Bowman’s Run
Racine
Roy Jones
Oscar Bauer
Pomeroy Star
Iatguvile
Dee
Six Meigs Men to Ashland for Pre-Induction Exams
Six Meigs County men will travel to Ashland Kentucky Tuesday for pre induction physical examinations for entry into the armed forces. An additional ten men will go to Ashland Thursday for induction. Names and hometowns of the men listed include Pomeroy Columbus Long Bottom and Racine among others. January 1953 call notices have not yet been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ashland
Armed Forces
Richard P. Arthur
Columbus
Charles Lee
George W. Martin, Jr
Ralph E. Painter
Clyde O. Harrison
Near
Middleport
Teddy A. Warner
Forrest Rhodes
Long Bottom
Roger C. Young
Melvin Sorris
Harrisonville
Ivan L. Wood
Howard D. Larkins
Wilbert Jack McClain
Racine
John M. Huston
Richard O. Thomas
Cheshire
Homer D. Smith
Oren D. White
Carpenter
Springfield
Draft Board
Pomeroy Village Council Meets Tonight at City Hall
The Pomeroy village council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 8 p.m. this evening at City Hall to discuss local matters and agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
City Hall
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Chamber of Commerce
George Meinhart
Sidney T. Russell
Smith
Pocabeoy
Pomeroy Sentinel
A. Wingett
Cine
Eli Denni
Slate
Pomero Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Heath Church
John Major
C. L. Carnahan
Liberty
Theatre
Voice of the Theatre
Middleport Social Notes
John Blaettnar
Margaret Sauer
Earl Hickman
Estella Lee
Fred Blaettnar
Nancy
John William
Chauncey
Kaiser
Chrysler
GMAC
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
Wisconsin
Jaycees
Chid
Creomulsion
Ainge
Nighaner
MTA
MT Ues
Kilimanjaro
WAC
Walla Walla
BOSS
Priscilla
Peater
Sunbeam Iron
Dominion Waffle Iron
Sunbeam Waffle Baker
Manning Bowman W. Waffle Iron
Mirro Electric
Pittsburgh
Bryson Hardware
Racine, Ohio
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