Eastern Star Officers Installed in Middleport Ceremony
Impressive installation of Evangeline Chapter No. 172 Eastern Star officers at the Masonic Temple Middleport with retiring matron Mrs. Louis Burford presiding. New officers include W M Zella Cross and W P Lee McComas. performances by Mrs. Helen Zeiher and pianist Mrs. A R Hecox. Approximately seven members and guests attended with out-of-town guests from Pomeroy and Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline Chapter No
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Louis Burford
Anna Michael
Grace French
Roma Harrah
Beulah Hayes
Addie Laughead
Addie Headley
Adah
Claire Blizgard
Ruth
Julia McComas
Esther
Helen Terry
Martha
Dottie McCarty
Electa
Thelma Johnston
Helen Sauer
Sentinel
C. H. Church
Burford
Duerr
Cross
Pearl Curran
Helen Zeiher
A. R. Hecox
Essex
A. W. McKay
Zeiher
Edith Bowen
Pomeroy
Dale Allensworth
Phyllis McDaniel
Cheshire
Rev Archibald Resigns as Middleport Nazarene Pastor
The Rev George Archibald, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Middleport, resigns effective January 2 to relocate to the St Lawrence Valley in Canada after 14 months in Middleport. He led construction of the Pearl Street church, reduced debt, and expanded church membership while active in civic and church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Archibald
Church of the Nazarene
St. Lawrence Valley
Canada
Archibald
Africa
Pearl St
Mrs Vannie Townsend Improves After Illness
Mrs. Vannie Townsend longtime secretary of Evangeline Chapter No 172 O E S has been ill for weeks but is now improving. She could not attend the officers installation last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Vannie Townsend
Energetic Lincoln Hill Man Clears Path Down Slope
Frank Carson of Lincoln Hill shoveled a four hour path through caked ice and snow from the hill, making up to twelve trips daily. A Kansas native living with the Ebersbachs for two winters, he also travels to Middleport and back, and stays active with tennis and table tennis as he bucks age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Frank Carson
Lincoln Hill
Mr. Carson
Corn Belt
Kansas
Charles Ebersbach
Middleport
Glenroy Ewing
Increase in Auto Sales Is Recorded In Meigs County
New car models boosted Meigs County auto business in November with 41 vehicles sold including 37 passenger cars 3 trucks and 1 school bus. Certificates of title issued reached 356 earning 372.15 in revenue split 260.20 county 111.95 state. Year total nears 5 000 with 4 907 by November end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Herman Beards
Birthday Celebrated Near Stewart Sunday
Mrs. Elizabeth Adkins of Stewart celebrated her seventy third birthday with a large gathering of relatives and friends at her home. Daughters and sons attended along with many Ohio and West Virginia friends and numerous grandchildren. A buffet lunch was served as kin from multiple towns joined the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Elizabeth Adkins
Adkins
B. L. Adkins
Midkiff
W. Va
Cesco Adkins
Virginia
Walter
Alfred
Watt Adkins
Glenna
Clovis
Cline
Logan
Lem Adkins
Hobart Adkins
Joan
Huntington
Warren’ Bentz
Maxine
Howard Burns
Buddy
Lillie Adkins
Mabel
Reeba Browning
Ernest Adkins
L. A. Spurlock
Lewis Midkiff
Jack Cox
Cincinnati
Clarence Frost
June
May
Ralph
Agatha Brill
Virginia Minear
Raymond Fellrod
Claire
Carleton
Billy
Murray Hopkins
Rex
Charles Woode
Claud Woodyard
Ethel
William Follrod
Nina Robinson
Robert
Vesta Bentz
Mildred
John Frost
Coolville
Nina Townsend
Frost
Lola Knight
Six U S Navy Vessels Have Bore the Name Wasp
Six naval ships of the United States have carried the name Wasp reflecting a storied lineage in naval history. The first likely dates to the early 19th century, with subsequent vessels serving across conflicts and peacetime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Installations and services planned for Middleport churches
Middleport churches announce a Sunday installation service for Rev. J. D. Ryan as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Other events include Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. at the same church, with sermons and program leadership noted. Dr. S. J. Bawden, missionary from Madras, India, to speak Tuesday evening on Kavali experiences, with wife accompanying him. both natives of Ohio and on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Presbytery of
Athens
J. D. Ryan
First Presbyterian Church
Heath M. E
Rothrock
Heaven
Hell
Ruth Entsminger
Epworth League
First Baptist Church
L. QO. Grant
Ruth Seines
S. J. Bawden
Madras
India
Kavali
Dr. Bawden
A. R. Stark
Pomeroy
United States
Northern Baptists
Ohio
Car Hits Train as Driver Tries to Beat It at Pomeroy
Don Cotterill of Syracuse drove up Main Street and into the parking lot at the Pomeroy station hoping to beat the train. The C and O train struck the car as it backed into the lot. the vehicle suffered heavy damage but Cotterill escaped injury as the train moved slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Don Cotterill
Syracuse
Pomeroy Station
Cotterill
Main St
Pomeroy Brief Social Notes
Rev and Mrs Ralph Kuether and son visit Ann Arbor Michigan. A W Knauff and E D Anderson return to Beaver Pennsylvania after visiting C D Shumaker family on Lincoln Hill. Eblin brothers James and Walter move home from Holzer hospital after laceration injuries. 40 et 8 Club hosts Turkey dinner at Senkus hotel with meeting. William Matlack improves after appendectomy at Camden Clark Parkersburg. Mrs Matlack formerly Miss Ula Ashworth of Pomeroy. A C Linkenhaker hosts dinner for Rev and Mrs Fick of Syracuse. Mrs Ann Rose recovers from hand infection. Mrs Benton Ponnof departs Mulberry Ave for Kanawha hospital Charleston. Mrs Henry Wurst and guest Mrs Minnie Westerhoff of Cincinnati visit Racine at Joe Beegle home. Almont Hite visits father Alva Hite at Holzer hospital where he recovers from mine injuries. Father E F Dunn of Millersburg attends Sacred Heart Bazaar and visits friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hill
Eblin Brothers
James
Walter
Holzer Hospital
Thomas Fork
Senkus Hotel
William Matlack
Camden Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Matlack
Ula Ashworth
Pomeroy
Hiland
A. C. Linkenhaker
Fick
Syracuse
Ann Rose
Benton Ponnof
Mulberry Ave
Charleston
Kanawha
Missionary Guild Meeting at Bethany Church Home
Mrs. Mary Miller and daughter Bertha hosted the Missionary Guild at Lasley Street with Mrs. Vernon Nease presiding and Mrs. Mary Miller leading devotionals. F Buescher reviewed the first chapter of the study book during the social hour. Mrs. Raymond Eiselstein is recovering from illness at Holzer hospital, and her sister Mrs. Phil Meinhart has returned home to Middleport. Mr. and Mrs. N C Stout of Main Street visited Athens on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GUILD
Mary Miller
Bertha
Missionary Guild of Bethany
Lasley St
Vernon Nease
F. Buescher
Raymond Eiselstein
Holzer Hospital
Phil Meinhart
Middleport
N. C. Stout
Main St
Athens
Sacred Heart Church Bazaar Draws Big Crowd
The annual bazaar at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday was one of the season’s most enjoyable fairs. Dinner was served 11 to 1 and supper 5 to 6 30. Many awards were handed out in the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Mrs Theron Russell Hosts Bridge Club Dinner
Mrs Theron Russell entertained her bridge club with a turkey dinner at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe on Wednesday evening. Afterward the party went to the Russell home on Butternut Ave where bridge was played and awards were given to Mrs Charles Grueser and Mrs Fred Hawkins. Guest Mrs Lula Mason of MiddPort attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Russell
Bridge Club
Mary Jane
Russell
Butternut Ave
Charles Grueser
Fred Hawkins
Lula Mason
Middleport
Bridge Party at Mrs. Ebersbachs on West Main
Mrs. R V Ebersbach entertained on West Main Street with three tables of bridge. The award went to Mrs. Freda Fauber. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Ebersbach
West Main St
Freda Fauber
Honor Roll Notables at Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy Senior High releases honor roll showing 89 girls and 25 boys across the three classes. Seniors lead with 53.35 percent girls on the roll, Juniors 44.06, Sophomores 50.00. overall 39.09. Names listed include Paul Brown and Helen Bolinger among seniors, Richard Campbell among juniors, Eugene Brown among sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
Paul Brown
William Folmer
James Ginther
David Goodwin
Thomas Hennessy
Paul Kautz
George Massar
Harry Miller
Donald Rosenbaum
Luther Russell
Dayton Strickland
Alston Tracy
Helen Bolinger
Martha Clifton
Helen Cundiff
Dorothy Curtis
Frances Elberfeld
Geraldine Flint
June Forges
Richard Campbell
Delmar Hamm
Robert Harbrecht
Harold Heilman
Edward Houdashelt
John Mitch
Tressie Caldwell
Flora Marie Carr
Dorothy Cook
Rosella Donahue
Emma Gloeckner
Mary Goodwin
Geraldine Gainer
Virginia Graber
Dorothy Harbrecht
Mary Phyllis Hines
Kathryn Holmes
Mary Keehne
Annabell Lewis
Betty McCarley
Magna Mills
Marjorie Moore
Licia Pierotti
Leona Piiode
Maxine Russell
Carolyn Smith
Jean Smith
Margaret Strauss
Naomi Swatzel
Eleanor Wessa
Norma Wetzel
Mary Yost
Eugene Brown
Richard Elberfeld
Donald Mullen
Joe Ohlinger
Wallace Riggs
James Roush
Edward Stark
Nancy Arnold
Lily Blazewicz
Eloise Bolin
Louise Burdette
Maxine Casto
Faye Donavan
Wilma Eynon
Adele Fowler
Julia Ginn
Lorena Grueser
Florence Hawk
Sarah Higgins
Edith Holter
Wanda Jacobs
Betty Jane Kennedy
Betty Lou Kennedy
Margaret McCallum
Ernestine Rea
Helen Rhodes
Angie Shain
Audrey Smith
Martha Smith
Margaret Stanley
Wilma Stivers
Bernice Stowe
Nora Tracy
Janet Turner
Lois’ Venable
Maxine Walker
Abbie Warner
Barbara Wildermuth
Maralyn Young
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Don Bromberg and Mrs Ben Snuffer of Charleston visited their aunt Mrs W E Bryan at the home of her daughter Mrs J E Harley. Mrs Clara Griffith Crutchfield returned to Columbus after two months with Mr and Mrs George Wittmer and was the honor guest at informal gatherings. Mrs J M Harris Mildred Beech of Columbus visited her father Charles Beech and left with Mrs Donald Beech and two sons who had been staying with relatives for two weeks. Mrs Beech's home is at Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bromberg
Ben Snuffer
Charleston
W. E. Bryan
J. E. Harley
Clara Griffith Crutchfield
Columbus
George Wittmer
Crutchfield
J. M. Harris
Mildred Beech
Charles Beech
Donald Beech
Beech
Niles
Local Movers Relocate Families Within City Limits
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Younger and child Ruby Annice moved from Huggins apartment on Lincoln Street to Hawkins residence on South Fourth Avenue. Miss Kathleen Brown and sister Miss Marjorie Brown now occupy the other half of the Hawkins home after leaving an apartment above the Tri Lustre Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Younger
Ruby Annice
Huggins
Lincoln St
Hawkins
S. Fourth Ave
Kathleen Brown
Marjorie Brown
Local Health Notes From City Families
Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt mother of Harry Houdashelt is seriously ill. James Stevens recently retired as engineer with the New York Central Railroad is critically ill at his home on S Third Ave Miss Florence R N has been engaged to care for him. E A Yountz father of Mrs E M McCarty has been seriously ill at the McCarty home on Cole St. John Freeker Grant St is improving from tularemia which he contracted ten days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Houdashelt
Harry Houdashelt
James Stevens
New York Central Railroad
S. Third Ave
Balsa and quebracho noted for extreme wood weights
The text states balsa wood is the lightest wood while quebracho wood is the heaviest, highlighting the broad range of wood densities.
Community Chest Honor Roll Adds Athens Contributors
The 1938-39 Athens drive lists concerns and employees who contributed 100 percent or more, with averages of at least one dollar per worker. Businesses and their staff earning $25 or more are singled out for an Honor Roll Certificate to display in their premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Declamation Contest Planned for Dec. 11 in Middleport
Meigs County Prince of Peace Declamation Contest will be held Sunday evening December 11 at Heath M E Church Middleport. A silver medal will be awarded by the Ohio Council of Churches. State contest scheduled in Columbus in January. Participants include Mary Goodwin William Westfall Claire Stewart Catherine Morris Helen Stanley and Faye Donovan with Rev Warren Bright coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Faye Donovan
Simpson M. E
Pomeroy
Warren Bright
Class Plans Reception by Sophomore Class
Elaborate preparations have been made by members of the Sophomore Class of the high school for the annual Sophomore Freshman reception to be held at the high school this evening. Juniors and Seniors have been invited to join, with the faculty included. Gordon Harris assists in the entertainment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gordon Harris
Case Appeal Over $27 Judgment in Common Pleas
A. D. Rus sell sues B. M. Tyree and R. A. Tyree for legal fees totaling 27 dollars. The action, carried from Justice of the Peace Frank Stowe, was filed Thursday in common pleas court on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. D. Russell
B. M. Tyree
R. A. Tyree
Common Pleas Court
Court of Justice of Peace
Frank Stowe
Pomeroy Couple Secures Marriage License in Probate Court
Raymond M. Adams age 21 of Marianna Pennsylvania and Margaret Louise Blake age 16 of Pomeroy secured a marriage license in probate court on Wednesday.
Osborn to Speak at Pilgrim Church Services
Rev. H. E. Osborn will preach at 10 30 a.m. at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets and lead the evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. Sunday School begins 9 30 a.m. with David Jackson as superintendent. Young People’s meeting at 6 45 p.m. led by Miss Norma Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Osborn
Pilgrim Church
Washington and
Congress Sts
David Jackson
Young People’s Meeting
Norma Hartman
Ames Boy's Calf Wins Ninth at Cleveland Livestock Show
Calf entered by Philip Linscott of Amesville won ninth place in the hereford senior calves class at the Cleveland Livestock Show. Linscott, 13, is the son of Mr and Mrs Homer Linscott and attends school in Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Linscott
Amesville
Cleveland
Sunday services announced for Reedsville M E Charge
Rev A L Clary announces preaching at Tuppers Plains 9 30 a m Bethel Church 11 a m and Lawrence Chapel 2 30 p m on Sunday Historical church notices reflect local worship schedule with multiple locations and times for the M E Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville M. FE
A. L. Clary
Tuppers Plains
Bethel Church
Lawrence Chapel
Rev Morris Speaks on Comforting Certainties at Pomeroy
Rev N N Morris preaches on Comforting Certainties at 10 30 a m Sunday at Pomeroy Church of Christ. Bible School will be held at 9 30 a m prior to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
N. N. Morris
Pomeroy Church of Christ
London Allocates 40 Million For Police Force Annually
London government commits 40 million dollars yearly to its police force, funding field operations, salaries, and equipment. The spending plan outlines sustained policing capacity and public safety priorities for the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joe E Brown Stars In Saturday Feature At Athena Theater
Joe E Brown leads the vaudeville touring troupe in Flirting with Fate at the Athena Theater. The cast includes Leo Carrillo Beverly Roberts Wynne Gibson Steffi Dunn and Frank McDonald with David L Loew producing. The film follows Browns character stranded in a South American capital and facing execution before learning of a yearlong tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Brown
Athena Theater
South America
Leo Carrillo
Hollywood
Beverly Roberts
Brown
Wynne Gibson
Steffi Dunn
Missionary Day at South Haydenville Church of God
Sunday School at 9:30 under Superintendent John W. Norris marks Missionary Day with missionary preaching and a sermon by the pastor after the Sunday School. Youth missionary meeting at 6:30 p.m. special offering throughout the day and a Christmas program in planning. Evening service at 7:15 with cottage prayer Wednesday. Unity meeting at The Plains Church of God on Sunday Dec 4 with Rev. H. A. Sherwood of Indianapolis as speaker and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
South
Unity
Church of God of This Valley
Plains Church of God
H. A. Sherwood
Indianapolis
Letart Falls Circuit Announces Sunday Schedule
Rev. C L Thayer releases Letart Falls circuit program with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by John Wolfe, preaching at 10 30 a m, Epworth League 6 30 p m, prayer 7 p m, mid week prayer and Bible class Thursday. Additional sessions at Fairview Apple Grove and Plants churches listed with times and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
C. L. Thayer
John Wolfe
Epworth League
Russell Cline
Fairview
Apple Grove
George Hayman
Rev. Thayer
Frank Shane
Thayer
Plants Church
Orange Church Offers Two Sunday Services
Orange Christian Church schedules Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Supt. J. E. Pitts. Pastor D. G. Holman will preach at 11 a.m. followed by the Lord's Supper. An evening service is set for 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orange Christian Church
Supt
J. E. Pitts
D. G. Holman
Jeffery to Preach at Clarks Chapel Sunday
Rev. Stanley Jeffery of M. E. Church will preach on The Sifting of Peter at Clarks Chapel Sunday morning at 11 15. The mid week service is set for Thursday at 7 30 with the official board meeting following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chapel
M. E. Church
Stanley Jeffery
Peter
Beetles in New Guinea Used for Colorful Necklaces
In New Guinea, beetles with hard shells in many colors are gathered by native women and threaded into necklaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Seeing God to Be Sermon Topic at Richland Ave church
Rev. Ray Huff will preach on Seeing God at the evening service 7 30 p m at Richland Avenue M P Church. Sunday School meets 9 30 prayer 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 Board meeting Monday 7 30 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Ave. M. Py
Christian Endeavor
Ray Huff
God
Sunday School Board
Reverend Elsen to Preach at Four Venues Sunday
Rev Sam C Elsen of New Plymouth will preach at Starr at 9 30 Asbury at 10 45 Center Chapel at 2 30 and New Plymouth at 7 30 Sunday. A Young People's meeting is set for New Plymouth at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Elsen
New Plymouth
Starr
Asbury
Center Chapel
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Messenger
Beaco
F. J. Beasley CO
Ryan
Entertain Club
Pomeroy High
Middleport Social Notes
H. H. Townsend
W. B. Lawrence E. L
Happy
Cline Ice Cream Co
Ohio Beauty Shop
Ames
Richardson Baking Co
Glouster and Marietta
South Haydenville
Orange Church
Jeffery
Rev. Huff
North Court Street
Are Wallpaper and Paint CO
Helen
Joe
Joee. Brown
Ae al Cm
Ana Roberts Cibson
Va Yn Yi
Fred Ae
WINGS
UPA
Teed Milland
Edgar Kennedy
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