Guest Speaker Highlight of Annual Scout Dinner
Middleport residents gather at Simpson M. E. Church Pom eroy for the district dinner meeting with Charles Wood scout executive as guest speaker. Rotary Club members attend and a follow up program is planned after the 6 o clock dinner. Troop 40 in Middleport prepares for a rally at Heath M. E. Church basement to crown the best patrol in Kinshata District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Simpson M. E
Pomeroy
Charles Wood
R. E. McKay
Kinshata
Gnat
Bob Snider
Fox
Harris
Allen Bradford
Naomi Baptist Church
Kerrs Run
A. J. Taylor
Boy Scouts of America
New York City
Taylor
Pomeroy Panthers Face Columbus Tilt After Rugged Prep
Pomeroy High Panthers chase readiness two weeks before facing Columbus Central on December 17. Practices show a ragged slate with players needing grooming while veterans Brickles Fick and Ketter lead expected nucleus. Opening game is December 14 at home against Wahama High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Panthers
Pomeroy High
Columbus Central
Wahama High School
Mason City
West Virginia
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Brickles
Fick and Ketter
Panther
More Lights for Pomeroy Christmas Along Second Street
A committee in charge of the Christmas lighting announced that colored lights will be extended along Second Street this year. Last year colored lights were used on Main Street Court Street and part of Second Street as sponsors continue their plan to gradually increase the number of lights each year.
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Pomeroy
Second St
Main St
Court St
Future Home Makers Club Holds November Meeting at High School
The Future Home Makers Club of the Home Economics Class met at the high school on Wednesday. Members planning the affair included Doris Bailey Betty Brown Jean Roush Betty Cook Wanda Reichman Ethel Clar and Dorothy Clatworthy. Betty Hoeflick won the guessing contest for most correct baby picture identifications. Bertha Stevens gave a humorous reading. Ice cream and cake were served as members planned the December Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Home Makers Club
Doris Bailey
Betty Brown
Jean Roush
Betty Cook
Wanda Reichman
Ethel Clar
Dorothy Clatworthy
Betty Hoeflick
Bertha Stevens
Noah Haskins
Charles
Gallipolis
Myrta Perkins
H. E. Kesterson
Kesterson Ice Company
Langfitt
Parkersburg Ice Company
Parkersburg
Lucky Thirteen Club Holds Weekly Meeting at Fisher Home
The Lucky Thirteen Club met at Sarah Jane Fisher’s residence on S. Second Ave for a brief business session and Thanksgiving party planning before proceeding to Hamilton’s Dairy Shop for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Thirteen Club
Sarah Jane Fisher
S. Second Ave
Hamilton
Hostess Miss Reichman Hosts Small Evening Gathering
Miss Donna Jean Reichman hosted a small group of friends at her Mill Street home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Nina Sattes returned to Akron after a three weeks visit with Mrs. Charles McNamee. Several social events have been planned for Mrs. Sattes, Mrs. Walter Harris, and Mrs. Frank Vroman. They leave for Cleveland to visit Mrs. Winifred Skidmore who has arranged excursions during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Reichman
Mill St
Nina Sattes
Akron
Charles McNamee
Powell St
Sattes
Walter Harris
Frank Vroman
Cleveland
Winifred Skidmore
Evangeline Chapter O F S Holds Practice for Install
Officers of the Evangeline Chapter O F S met after the regular meeting to rehearse for an installation set for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Chapter
O.F.S
Former Pomeroy Resident I L Oppenheimer Dies
Mrs. I L Oppenheimer formerly Julia Wolff of Pomeroy died in Indianapolis on Wednesday She leaves her husband a daughter Mrs Harry Spyer and a son William both in Indiana and a brother Phil Wolff of Portsmouth The Wolff family is now represented by him Interment will be in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
I. L. Oppenheimer
Indianapolis
Class Picture Success at Middleport High School
Sophomore class officers report the film Dead End a financial success. Proceeds fund the annual Sophomore reception planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Vendol Brings Relief for Pain and Digestive Ailments
Mrs. William Koon of The Plains Ohio reports relief from long suffering due to constipation weak kidneys and related pains after using Vendol and Vendol laxative tablets The remedy allegedly eased back aches dizziness and digestive discomfort while improving complexion and sleep Neighbors advised the use and local pharmacies in Athens Nelsonville advertise Vendol availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koon
Plains
Ohio
Athens
George Wallace
Atheny Pharmacy
N. Court St
Nelsonville
Hickman’s Pharmacy
Ady
Middleport Firemen Elect New Officers
Middleport Volunteer Firemen choose George Hoe flick as president for 1938 with Ray McCallum as vice president and C H Wise Jr. as treasurer. Other officers include William Lowe secretary Tom Mills fire chief Henry Hennesy assistant chief H C Jones and lieutenants Steve McElhinney Sidney Russell John Vroman. Members cast votes among 25 attending, hose purchases announced and a social evening held.
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Middleport
George Hoeflick
Middleport Volunteer Firemen
Ray McCallum
C. H. Wise Jr
William Lowe
Tom Mills
Henry Hennesy
H. C. Jones
Steve McElhinney
Sidney Russell
John Vroman
Gospel Musicians Fish Set Sunday at Pomeroy Church
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fish known as the Gospel Musicians will present a program Sunday at 3 PM at the Pomeroy Baptist Church. Admission is free with a free will offering. The couple recently performed at another Meigs County church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wilbur Fish
Gospel Musicians
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Fish
Meigs County
Buckeye Sheriffs' Association Convention Attended
Deputy Sheriff Hank Young and Mrs Young and Mr and Mrs A H Rosenbaum attended the Buckeye Sheriffs Association convention in Columbus and returned home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hank Young
A. H. Rosenbaum
Buckeye Sheriffs’ Association
Columbus
Plantz Estate To Give Pomeroy Large Bequest
The village of Pomeroy is to receive a substantial bequest from the Wyatt Plantz estate in addition to its share of inheritance. Judge F W Crow, administrator, estimated the total will exceed two thousand dollars though the exact amount is not yet known. Officials note the town has run deficits for several years and welcome the additional funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wyatt Plantz
F. W. Crow
Elizabeth Johnson Pomeroy dies in Vin ton County
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson widow of Elmer Johnson formerly near Chester died at her Vin ton County home after pneumonia. She leaves three children. Funeral Thursday at Chester with burial in Canaday Cemetery. Epworth League met at Simpson M E Church with Elizabeth Williams in charge and David Gowin delivering a mission talk followed by League holiday planning and games. The article notes a biology fact about blood passing through the lungs 2000 times daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elizabeth Johnson
Vinton County
Elmer Johnson
Near Chester
Chester
Canaday
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mary Martha League at Peace Church held a towel shower for the Detroit Evangelical Orphan Home and packed towels for shipment. Mince meat was made for the second time. many local residents visited and travels included trips to Columbus and Syracuse.
Hostess to Bridge Club Hosts at Lincoln Terrace
Mrs. Manning Webster entertained her bridge club in Lincoln Terrace on Wednesday evening. Three tables played with Miss Marion Ebersbach winning the club award. Guests included Mrs. Robert Leake and Miss Rosalind Ebersbach. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan White
Lasley St
Lester Fauber
Bridge Club
Marguerite Meier
Herman Burt
Jean Clark
Fauber
Manning Webster
Lincoln Terrace
Marion Ebersbach
Robert Leake
Rosalind Ebersbach
Athens Pastor To Talk At Simpson Church
Rev. Russell Bayliff of the Wesley Foundation at Ohio University will preach at Simpson M E Church in Athens at 10 30 morning worship on Sunday. Rev Bright will be away at the Ohio Conference Young Congress in Portsmouth December 3 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Russell Bayliff
Wesley Foundation
Ohio University
Athens
Simpson M. E
Warren H. Bright
Bright
Ohio Conference
Young Congress
Portsmouth
Bayliff
Million Unit Fellowship
Cincinnati
Ashland
Rocksprings Farm Institute Starts Dec 7
The POMEROY Farmers Institute holds a full day program December 7 at Rock Springs M E Church starting 9 30 AM. Officers include Mrs W A Morgan president L V Reuter vice president Mrs Homer Radford secretary treasurer and Mrs Charles Grueser hostess. A noon dinner is served by the Home Economics Committee at William Kestersons home. Afternoon talks begin 1 50 with an evening session at 8. Exhibits cover relics fruit grain needlework and school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Farmers’ Institute
Rocksprings M. FE
Rocksprings Institute
W. A. Morgan
L. V. Reuter
Homer Radford
Charles Grueser
Rocksprings Grange
William Kesterson
Rites Held for Rutland Widow Zelphia Stanbury
Mrs. Zelphia Stanbury widow of Warren Stanbury of Rutland died in Athens Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held in Rutland with interment in Miles Cemetery.
Near Tragedy Averted In Long Bottom Area
A sudden storm caused a near disaster as two children drifted on the river in a boat. The boy managed to reach shore with his sister after the vessel bucked in the rising water. Neighboring residents reacted quickly to avert a possible drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Billy
R. H. Hannum
Chester High School
I. C. Matlack
Robert
O. E. German
Edwin, Thurman
Oscar Babcock
Art McDade
Millwood
William Stethem
Eloise German
Marshall College
Elmer Schreiber
Wilson
Juanita Lawrence
Joseph Bissell
John Lowden
Parkersburg
Jack
Gene Clark
Harrisonville
Elsie Miller
Chester Miller
Flora
Audrey
Harold German
Paden City
W. Va
Columbus Man Hurt In Route 31 Crash
A Columbus man identified as Frank L. Rickey was treated at Cherrington Hospital for face and head injuries after a collision near Rock Bridge on Route 31 Thursday night. Rickey, not seriously hurt, was riding with a Columbus companion when their car struck a truck, according to Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith.
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Logan
Frank L. Rickey
Columbus
Cherrington Hospital
Rockbridge
Nellis Smith
Rickey
Christmas Saving Club Payout Totals About $4000
Approximately $4,000 was mailed to members of the Christmas Savings Club sponsored by Citizens National Bank. Many received the full pledge while others behind on monthly payments received only a portion of the goal.
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Middleport
Christmas Savings Club
Citizens National Bank
Traffic Resumes Through Middleport After Sewer Work
After three months of isolation caused by the Mill St sewer project the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe and Greyhound Bus Station in Middleport reopen routes. A bus arriving at 8:20 p.m. Thursday was the first to travel Second Ave, resuming normal traffic flow.
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Middleport
Mill St
Mary Jane
Greyhound Bus Station
Second Ave
Dorcas Needle Club Meets for Christmas Service Plans
TUPPERS PLAINS The Dorcas Needle Club of Tuppers Plains Christian Church meets at Mrs. Mabel Kim's home on Wednesday December 8 for an all day program. They plan to finish articles for the Cleveland Christian Home discuss plans for the White Gift Christmas service and also quilt. Flying fish have been timed at 50 miles an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Dorcas Needle Club
Tuppers Plains Christian Church
Mabel Kim
Cleveland Christian Home
Stokowski Divorce Suit Filed by Wife in Las Vegas
Mrs. Evangeline Stokowski filed for divorce from Leopold Stokowski in Las Vegas Nevada citing extreme mental cruelty. The suit names the renowned Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra conductor as the respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
U.P
Evangeline Stokowski
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
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Boy Scout
Middleport Rotary Club
Pomeroy Panthers
Ting
Gary Cooper
George Raft
Middleport Social Notes
Middleport Firemen
Pomeroy Social Notes
Jack Anderson
Huntington
Harvey Person
Guysville
O. B. Kreinbihl
Holzer Hospital
Cora Warner
Chester Road
Jake Roller
Amanda Borham
Mulberry Ave
Odetta Pierotti
Ida
Vera Tei
Ernest Leifheit
Monkey Run
Syracuse
Joe Ebersbach
Kate Ebersbach
O. H
Frank Smelter
Pearl Hysell
Otho
Keenhan
Thomas Fork
Hysell
Ruby Harris
Maxine Harris
Dora Paul Prast
Texas
Entertains Guild
Eugene Bryant
Lincoln Hill
Bethany Missionary Guild
Vernon Nease
Bertha Miller
Mrs. White
Miller Bros
North Court St
Simpson Church
Rocksprings Farm Institute
Rutland
Licceri & Myris Tobacco Coy
Needle Club
Hoover
Orr’ D
Coolville
Fluerette Roval
China
Piaalg
Ronald
Colman
Ners
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