Pomeroy High School Gee Club Concert Ticket Sellers Named
Principal J E White announced the annual Pomeroy concert to be held Thursday evening December 14 at Pomeroy Junior High auditorium. Part I features Dickens Christmas Carol and Part II vocal numbers by the Junior High and Senior High mixed choirs and glee clubs. Mrs Alice Nease directs the Christmas play and the glee clubs. Edith Bowen lists senior high sellers including Jo Anne Watson Joan Scholl Kenneth Wiggins Billie Barnitz Alfred Sapp Virginia Durst Frank Vaughan Mary Curtis Nancy Gilmore Pat Duffy Jeannine Evans Rosalie Parfitt Pat Wood Howard Mullen Rose Mary Ward John Weeks Dorothea Reed Robert Story Patty Watson. Gladys Hayman lists junior high sellers including Anna War-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy Junior High
J. E. White
Dicken
Alice Nease Isi
Edith Bowen
Jo Anne Watson
Joan Scholl
Kenneth Wiggins
Billie Barnitz
Alfred Sapp
Virginia Durst
Frank Vaughan
Mary Curtis
Nancy Gilmore
Junior Seyfried
Pat Duffy
Jeannine Evans
Rosalie Parfitt
Pat Wood
Howard Mullen
Rose Mary Ward
John Weeks
Dorothea Reed
Robert Story
Patty Watson
Gladys Hayman
Anna War
Carter's Little Liver Pills Digestive Aid Ad
An old advertising snippet urges relief from headachy upset digestion with Carter's Little Liver Pills. It touts natural digestion flow, claims benefits within minutes, and instructs readers to buy at drugstores for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Carter
Honor Carriers Of The Messenger List
Athens Messenger lists eligible Honor Carriers for the Honor Roll in the Pomeroy District. Carriers with no complaints and in good standing over the past week include Paul Forbes, Marilynn Grindley, Jonnie Foster, William Hess, Wilbur Russell, Alvs Clark, Richard Young, Freda Fischer, Martha Baer, Jerry Hawk, Bill Neutzling, Bobby Barnitz, Aston Bobo, Mary Ann Clifford, Clarice Clifford, Lois Smith, Shirley Smith, Dorothy Greu Ser, James Mortern, Willis Davis, Jack Gold, Lucertia Cornell, Don Betzing, John Hannell, Patsy Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Pomeroy
Paul Forbes
Marilynn Grindley
Jonnie Foster
William Hess
Wilbur Russell
Alvs Clark
Richard Young
Freda Fischer
Martha Baer
Jerry Hawk
Bill Neutzling
Bobby Barnitz
Aston Bobo
Mary Ann Clifford
Clarice Clifford
Lois Smith
Shirley Smith
Dorothy
Mary Greu Ser
James Morten
Pomeroy Social Notes and County Highlights
Pomeroy social notes show Mrs George B Patton Columbus state regent of the Chip Society Daughters of the American Revolution will attend the Meigs County infirmary carol sing by Girl Scout Troop led by Mrs Nonga Roberts. Meigs County residents report visits and gatherings including a Happy Harvester Class Christmas party and various local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George B. Patton
Columbus
The
Chip Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Eel Meigs
Dor Schaefer
Lincoln Hill
Beretha Pownaht
Nonga Roberts
Meigs County Infirmary
Federated Church
Barbara Phillips
Joan Conway
Peggy Dailey
Frankie Wippel
Bonnie Bolin
Patsy Shields
Jo-Ann Gilmore
Tans
Happy Harvester
Mrs. Arnold
Ella Ebers
Bach
Mission To Be Held in Meigs Area
A church supper and mission program are slated at Heath Methodist Church in Meigs County on Thursday at 6 PM led by Rev Ralph Kue ther. Speakers include Miriam A Peterson, James Verberg, Dorothea Wolcott, and Robert Zearfoss. attendees bring lunches, coffee provided. Meigs County Ministerial Association meets earlier at 4 30 PM at Heath Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport—County
Heath Methodist Church
Ralph Kuether
Miriam A. Peterson
Christian Education
Ohio: Baptist Convention
James A. Verberg
Columbus
Dorothea Wolcott
Ohio: Council of Churches and Religious Education
Robert Zearfoss
Lakewood Baptist Church
Cleveland
Meigs County Ministerial Association
Heath Church
Christmas notes brighten Middleport church circle and home
Middleport social page reports a Christmas themed gathering of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church at the Talbott home with prayers, carols, and a Love Gift humming of Silent Night. Other items note local visits, military relatives, and circle meetings with multiple attendees and guests from Columbus Gallipolis Charleston and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
B. E. Talbott
Florinel Talbott
H. M. Cross
3. M. Mygatt
T. A. May
Clarence Clark
J. Q. Rice
C. P. Bradbury
Cross
Miss Talbott
Town of
Bethlehem
Beulah White
Kathryn Wise
Ethel Badgley
Lillian McGhee
Grace Hysell
Lucille Diles
Ferne
Mesdames
Ray Saxton
George Baker
Mabel Bennett
Blanche Haptonstall
Electa Souders
Charles Wisear
Mabel Reynolds
Alice Williams
Nora Hamilton
Harry Hysell
Harry Houdashelt
Daisy Jasper
Sharon Zundel
Cora Pullen
Charles White
Texanna Jane
Licensed To Marry In Meigs County
Meigs County Probate Court issued licenses to wed Ronald Roush 21 and Geraldine Gilmore 22 of Minersville. Birthdays observed include Troy Christian 25 of Cincinnati and Eloise Qualls 21 of Pomeroy. Couples listed: Ronald Roush with Geraldine Gilmore. Richard Fink 24 and Beulah Neal 33. Ruth Wines 16. Robert Darnell with Beulah Neal. Polly Perkins 21. Everett Fletcher 27. Inez Thomas 24. Ed A. Chaffin 18. Elsie Hart 21. Allie Mauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Nm Meigs County
Ronald Roush
Geraldine Gilmore
Minersville
Troy Christian
Cincinnati
Bobby T. West Hennes
Eloise Qualls
Beulah Neal
William Roe
Beaver
Polly
Henry Hennesy
Perkins
Garrison
W. Va
Everett. Fletcher
Chester
Middleport
Inez Thomas
C. F. Besserer
Ed A. Chaffin
Logan
Elsie
Illness in Middleport Reports Rise Among Residents
Middleport residents show several illnesses with updates on J. N. Humphrey in serious condition at home on Hooker Street and Ruth Humphrey returning from Portsmouth. Vesta McCoy and Mrs W. G. Davis are reported not as well or slightly improved. John Zerkle’s condition improves with possible return from St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg. M G Brown remains under Columbus Grant Hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. N. Humphrey
Hooker St
Ruth Humphrey
Portsmouth
Vesta McCoy
W. G. Davis
John Zerkle
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
M. G. Brown
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Special Party To Be Held by Auxiliary
Members of Drew Webster Post American Legion attended a regular meeting and received invitations to the Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party at the Legion Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Attendees are asked to bring gifts for Chillicothe hospital veterans and an exchange gift. The program includes a tree Yuletide decorations games and refreshments. Legionnaires families and Auxiliary members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drew/ Webster Post
American Legion
Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Chillicothe Hospital
Divorce Filed in Meigs County Court Between Hudson and Helen Hudson
Hamilton W Hudson files for divorce from Helen B Hudson in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The case cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty. No children mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Guy Gainer Dies At Bashan Monday
Guy Gainer age 70 died at his Bashan home Monday about midnight. Born in Calhoun County West Virginia he leaves ten children including Guy of Pomeroy Ocie Hughes Joker Dee Ray and Ora at home plus daughters Mrs Everett Ours Mrs Dean Brinker and Mrs H O Schreckengosk and Wilbur of Portland among others. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM at St Paul Church Calhoun County West Virginia with body remaining at Bashan home until cortege to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Guy Gainer
Bashan
Calhoun County
W. Va
Guy
Ocie Hughes
Joker
Dee and
Ray
Akron
Everett Ours
Dean Brinker
Racine
Wilbur
Portland
H. O. Schreckengosk
Parkersburg
Ora
St. Paul Church
West Virginia
Thompsons Named Interim Meigs County Infirmary Heads
Glenn Thompson and Mrs. Thompson were named temporary superintendent and matron of the Meigs County Infirmary after the resignation following the death of Allard Pratt. The Thompsons, longtime infirmary assistants, will lead as the Welfare Department reviews the county budget and requests for higher allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomeroy
Glenn Thompson
Thompson
Meigs County
Court House
Allard Pratt
Thompsons
Merchants Observe Meigs County Price Ceilings
Fourteen volunteer price panel assistants from the Meigs County War Price and Rationing Board helped grocers in November check ceiling price compliance. Ten merchants were found to charge above posted limits, mostly minor overcharges, with stores promising corrections. Officials urge grocers and consumers to continue cooperation to prevent postwar inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Makes Record Sales In Local Schools
MIDDLEPORT reports a record sale week in the high school room of Miss Grace Anderson with a total of 208235 dollars for the Freshman class. Miss Bonnie Miles of Pearl Sr School had 42.45 dollars as the second highest. Central School saw Miss Mildred Feeney’s second grade at 14.80 dollars. Overall weekly total reached 382.30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Grace Anderson
Bonnie Miles
Pearl Sr
Mildred Feeney
Point Rock Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Point Rock society items note Mr and Mrs G A Radekin and Mrs Walter Can ade at Middleport for a home demonstration meeting at Mrs Howard Nolan s home. Neva Molden Emma Marie Whittington and daughter Rutland visited Morris family and farm. Elizabeth Cotl Ruth O Swisher Thelma Caterill and son Radcliff were Sunday guests of Maude Holcomb family. Donald Cone called for military service. R S Vale and G A Radekin baled hay Tuesday for D V Morris sold to Carl Parsons of W W W who hauled hay to his farm near Point Fleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
G. A. Radekin
Walter Canade
Middleport
Howard Nolan
Neva Molden
Emma Marie Whittington
Rutland
Morris
Elizabeth Cotiill
Ruth O 'Swisher
Panthers Open Friday Block of Pirates At Pomeroy
Harrisonville and Newport varsity squads travel to Pomeroy Friday December for pair of games with the Purple Panthers. Harrisonville seeks revenge after last year’s Newport victory, while Newport aims to repeat. Ash leads Harrisonville as the top scorer. reserves must limit him. First game at 7 30 pm, followed by the main event at 5 40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Newport
Purple Panthers
Panther
Chester
Ash
Officers Installed By Middleport Masons No 365
Middleport Lodge No 365 F A M installed new officers last night led by J H Grate postmaster. Elected for the coming year are W M Fred Russell S W George H Baker J W Edward Tewksbury secretary Phil W Meinhart treasurer D S Harold chaplain C H Church 8 D James Hawley J D Larry Null Tyler R H Horden 8 S Don Davis J A & William Grate served as secretary in Meinhart’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Lodge
J. H. Grate
Fred Russell
W. M
George H. Baker
S. W
Edward Tewksbury
J. W
Phil W. Meinhart
D. S. Harold
C. H. Church
James Hawley
Larry Null
J. D
R. H. Horden
Tyler
Robert Coats
Don Davis
William Grate
Mr. Meinhart
Soldier Honorably Discharged Visits Kin Before Returning Home
Joe Russel, in the Army since 1941, received an honorable discharge and arrived from Camp Stewart Ga for a visit with his sister Mrs Gotner and other relatives before heading to his home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Joe Russel
Camp Stewart
Geotner
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy McGuire
Robert Young
IA Claire
Tystley
Ner
Wyllis Davis
Jack Gold
Lucretia Cornell
Don Betzing
John Hannell
Pomeroy Social Notes
J. H. Arnold
Millersport
Herman Hoffmer
Cpl
Fred G. Mankin
Ft. Benning
Floyd Mankin
George Enzenater
Rollin Price
Ruth
Robert
Colby Grimes
Meigs
Justice of the
Percy Peoples
Mary Davis
Meigs County Protate Court
George Daniels
George Meinhart
Disabled American Veterans Meigs Chapter
Veterans’ Hospitals
National War Fund
Red Cross
Skein
Richard Ainley
Patricia Dane
Sam Levene
Sarah Jane
Ee Lena Horne
Hazel Scott
George Collins
Kae An
Meigs Area
Eschweiler
Germany
Pfc
Nathan Teasin
Losby
Goody
jIrene Reeves
Verjean Douglas
Don Cotterill
Everett Welch
Richard Eaple
Katherine Wyatt
Don Gibson
Marianna Throckmorton
Tunior Stanley
Louise Jewell
Lillian Howell
Cecil Haning
Ruth Ann Williams
Doris Haning
Eugene Reeves
Herman Welch
Charles McKnight
Ethel Shockey
Lelia Hysell
Melvin Morris
Flora Mae Douglas
Mary Shockey
John Edmunds
Mary Ann Lambert
Paul Cotterill
Junior Wiblin
Denzil Casto
David Harner
Russell Mason
Dale Wilson
Lawrence Donohue
John Gibson
Weltha Haning
Joan Lambert
Albert Reeves
Richard Rhodes
Betty Bryson
Ruth Morris
Don Wilson
Walter Edmunds
Hatlice Clark
Arlene Markins
Janice Eppte
Joan Warner
Lorene Throckmorton
Larry Clark
Marie Stotts
Middleport Social Notes
F. A. Kirby
Second Ave
Ws.cs
Bess Sanborn
Charles Armel
Cora Rowley
Gallopolis
Curtis Clark
Jackson
Barbara Ann Joachim
Cedar Grove
Mary
Margaret Healy
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mary Lou McMaster
U.S
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
BE. F. Parmalee
St. Joseph's Hospital
Charles
Mildred Ann Wise
Charleston
Ross Wise
Ensign A. M. Nicholson
Wises
Tennessee
Harvard
Forrest Griffin
Mabel Griffin
Fremont, N. H
Chris Kantenwein
Franklin, N. J
Ida Mourning
Huntington
Pomeroy Bend
GREAT
Moment
Deel McCrea
Betty Field
Harry Carey
Wm. Demarest
Shorts
Temple Middleport
Ray Mill and
Barbara Britton
Walter Slezak
Lucile Watson
News Tonight
Bernadette
Bendvue Pomeroy
Triple Bill
Pooks OF
Stephanie Bachelor
Richard Powers
Tim Holt
Fuzzy Knight
Edgar Kennedy
Point Rock ‘Personals
Tan Ete
Mokesson
Bax
STARK
Pomeroy, Ohio
Panthers
Masons
Wasey
Leisure Coats
Gaberdine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!