Pomeroy Village Studies One Mill Levy for Street Work
Pomeroy village council discussed a potential one mill levy for three years to fund a large automatic street cleaner and ongoing street maintenance. If approved, the levy would raise about $5,000 annually, roughly $15,000 over three years, costing about $3 per year to homeowners and $7 per year for businesses. The council took no action and will investigate costs.
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Pomeroy Village
City Hall
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Council
Pomeroy Social Notes Christmas Club Meeting Recap
The Walk-In Garden Club met at Mrs. Edna Lee’s home. Members shared favorite indoor decorations and showcased entries by Micky Riggs Mabel Lee Letitia Riggs Bertha Williams Louis Harrison Mina Hart Belva Wil Anna Hart and others. Edna Lee read Josephs Bush and a gift exchange occurred as Mildred Riggs assisted.
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Pomeroy
Edna Lee
Micky Riggs
Mabel Lee
Letitia Riggs
Bertha Williams
Anna
Louisarrison
Lee
Mina Hart
Belva Wil_Anna Hart
Mildred Riggs
AMVETs Meet EMERCY AMVETS Post 30
EMERCY AMVETS Post 30 will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Minersville school building.
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Emercy—Amvets
Minersville
Senior Federated Church choir to present Christmas program
The Federated Church senior choir directed by Mrs. Alice Nease will present Christmas at 3 p.m. Sunday. Rehearsals are set for 8 p.m. Wednesday and 7 30 p.m. Thursday this week and 7 30 p.m. Friday Dec 16 and 2 p.m. Sunday Dec 18 next week.
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Pomeroy
The
Federated Church
Alice Nease
Webb couple injured in Virginia car crash at Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Ralph Webb returned from Quantico Virginia where they visited son and daughter in law at the Quantico Naval Hospital. The Webbs were injured in an automobile accident near Fredericksburg while returning to Norfolk where Mr Webb is stationed. Ben Kesterson was injured.
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Ralph Webb
Quantico
James Webb
Quantico Navalospital
Webb
Fredericksburg
Norfolk
Mr. Webb
Ben Kesterson
Lambert Home Reunion Held at Everett Lambert Residence
A reunion was held last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lambert and daughter Jo Ann. Refreshments were served. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mourning of Elyria, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grover of Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Haning and daughter Nan of Flatwoods, Mrs. Joseph Johnson and her children Beverly Everett Ray Larry and Johnson of Wolf.
Gardner hosts Middleport Church Board meeting
The Rev and Mrs Fred J Gardner entertained the Middleport Church of Christ board at their home. Roedell Steffy the president led the session. Plans were made for 1955 including a January report service. Mrs Gardner served dessert to 19 members.
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Middleport
Fred J. Gardner
Middleport Church of Christ
Roedell Steffy
School Levy Meeting Date Is Changed
MIDDLEPORT The Bradbury School special meeting date moved from Wednesday to Thursday at 8 pm. Meigs County superintendent O Patterson, School Board president Ed King, and clerk Eldon Weeks will discuss the two point one mill levy to enlarge Bradbury School.
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Middleport
Bradbury School
O. ©. Patterson
Meigs County
Ed King
Eldon Weeks
Bradbury
Christmas Party and Social News from Coolville
Coolville WSCS hosts a Christmas party on December 9 at Mrs H C Parrish home with a gift exchange. Helen Macleod Service Guild plans Christmas readings and music with a hostess birthday shower. Numerous social visits and moves are listed among residents and guests in the area.
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Coolville
WSCS
H. C. Parrish
Helen Macleod
Jack White
C. L. Stout
Nelsonville
E. M. Daugherty
Dale Reed
Denzil Hayhurst
Elsie Louis
Fairmont
W. Va
Harlan Yates
Donnie
Parkersburg
Paul Hall
Lorain
Pamela
Fairborn
Ohio
H. N. Hooven
Heidi
Athens
Clay Rowley
Coral
Brooks Conley
Conleys
Town
Kelly Collins
Leslie
Dwight Welsh
Davey
Ralph Calaway
Jean
Carole Mercer
Jon
Mickey Pamela Sue
Clyde Stout
Sheila
Dianne
Terry
John Hudson
Cincinnati
Patient Crutcher Returns Home After Injury
Lawrence Crutcher returned home Sunday from Holzer Hospital after an overnight stay for a dislocated shoulder. He fell from a scaffold Saturday at the Kgger Creek plant and lives at 205 North Second Avenue.
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Middleport
Lawrence Crutcher
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Crutcher
North Second Avenue
Kgger Creek
Food Sellers In Meigs County Must Apply For Licenses
Meigs County food service operators must apply for 1955 licenses starting December 1, announced Dr. H Boocks county health commissioner. He noted the health department licensed and inspected eating establishments by state law this year, with 142 places licensed in Meigs County. The 1955 license features a distinctive design and color to help patrons recognize it.
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Meigs County
Dr. H. Boocks
County Health Commission
Health Department
Dr. Boocks
Union backs Pomeroy Boilermakers local safety meeting
Local 105 sponsored a safety meeting and dinner for Kgger Creek Power Plant workers Saturday. D. R. Wilson, boilermakers steward, presided and spoke on plant safety. Attendees included D. R. Wilson, Walter K. Harris, Homer Reed, Ted Driscoll, Guy Less, A. S. Hartenbach, Ray Mitchell, Harold Wells, M. W. Kellogg, M. F. Thomas, Eldon Walburn, and Tom Mankin.
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Pomeroy
Boilermakers Local Union 105
Kgger Creek
D. R.ilson
D. R. Wilson
Walter K. Harris
Homer Reed
Ted Driscoll
Guy Less
A. S. Hartenbach
Ray Mitchell
Harold Wells
M. W. Kellogg
M. F. Thomas
Eldon Walburn
Tom Mankin
Dr. Clyde Marsh Speaks to Poultry Group
Dr. Clyde Marsh, extension specialist, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday to the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association in the county courtroom. He discusses symptoms and treatment of diseases including Newcastle, bronchitis, coccidiosis, chronic respiratory disease, air sac and pullorum. Election of officers for the new year will be held.
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Pomeroy
Clyde Marsh
P.m
Southeastern Ohio Poultry Preducers Association
Marsh
Thanksgiving guest list spans multiple towns and families
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Clark hosted relatives from Columbus and Dresden for Thanksgiving, with visits from the Wolpert and Kerr families and others in Rio Grande. Frank Allen lies in Holzer Hospital. Rev. Luther Tracy will join Calvary Baptist Church in January. several locals traveled to Ohio and Kentucky for gatherings and hunts.
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Rio Grande
James L. Clark
Anne
Philip Wolpert
Suzanne
New Haven
Ora Jones
Columbus
Charles Grimes
Dresden
Ohio
J. M. Frost
Kay
Frost
Ernest Blazers
Irvin Kerr
Mrs. Kerr
Clara Wagner
Mary Ada
Wellston
Jane Ann
Buzz Call
Ohio University
Willard
Frank Alien
Holzer Hospital
Finley Richards
Anna May Wemeldorff
Open Gate
Franklin
May
Mollie Fulton
June Hamrick
Addison
Sherry
Randy Finney
Jerry Mahan
Leanie Mahan
S. H. Fadely
Bob Evans
Grand County
W.va
Luther Tracy
Centerville
Cal
Three Act Play by Junior Class Debuts at Chester High
Chester High School opens its Junior Class three act comedy Deadly Ernest this Thursday at 7 p m in the high school auditorium under director Mrs Faye Sauer. Lead Henry is played by John Riebel with supporting roles by Lowell Chevalier Joe Ann Comba and Marilyn Scott among others. between act numbers feature Miss Barton Miss Allace and Miss Riebel with piano songs, a Mr Sandman vocal trio and dances.
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Ernest
Chester High School
P.m
Faye Sauer
Sita
Henry
Ethel
Marilyn Scott
John Riebel
Mr. Bumpus
Lowell Chevalier
Joe Ann Comba
June Ridenour
Norma Hawk
Rosemary Rose
Janet Osborne
Lois Pullins
Orva Jean Bissell
James Ruth Roger Riebel
Dale Smith
Dallas Marks
Helen Haggy
Dariene Bailey
Greta Barton
Miss Barton
Gertrude Allace
Louise Riebel
Mr. Sandman
Helen
Margaret H
Linda Fitch
Mildred Fitch
Mildred Gilkey
Gladys Barr
Maxine Reed
Ferra Lou Chevalier
Darlene Bailey
Joshua Fit de Battle
Jericho
Act Entertainment
Gene Riggs
Roger Epple
Bob Bauer
Gertrude Wallace
Helen Haggey
Gretta Barton
Act
Eleanor Well
Hospital Zone Redelineation Opposed by Village Council
Middleport Village Council passed a resolution opposing redelineation of hospital zones to place Meigs County in the Gallipolis area. The meeting, called by Mayor Sidney Russell, had full council attendance. Bids were opened for parking meters in the business district. no decision was reached. Five meter firms displayed models: Dual Parking Meter Company Canton Duncan Miller Parking Meter Corp Chicago M H Rhodes M MeeGee Hale Park o meter Oklahoma City Mi Co Meter Covington KY.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Gallipolis
Sidney Russell
Wayne Gibbons
David Jenkins
Walter Bunce
L. P. Wiley
Joe Young
Robert McEihinny
Dual Parking Meter Company
Canton
Duncan-Miller Parking Meter Corp
Chicago
M. H. Rhodes, Inc
Hartford, Conn
MeeGee-Hale Park-o-meter
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mi-Co- Meter
Covington, Ky
Seniors Back Stage Show At Pomeroy Junior High
Seniors stage a two hour show in the Pomeroy Junior High auditorium at 7 p.m. December 8 featuring Odey Crabtree and the Old Timer from WLS Chicago with the Adkins Sisters of the Grand Ole Opry. Proceeds aid the senior trip to Washington in spring. tickets sold at the door.
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Odey Crabtree
Pomeroy
Crabtree
WLS
Chicago
Jomer
Jethro
Lulu Belle
Scotty
Washington, D. C
Otley
Adkins Sisters
Grand Ole Opry
Retha
John
Perry County Tax Receipts Slip as State Drops
State Treasurer Roger W. Tracey reports sales tax collections in Perry County for the week ending November 13 decline along with the state. Perry County total reaches 3667.93 versus 4506.16 a year earlier. The report also notes events from New Lexington and Crooksville, including engagements, visits, and local notices.
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New Lexington
Perry County
Roger W. Tracey
Santa Claus
Robert H. Danison
Reed Hospital
Richmond
Ind
Danison
Coffeyville
Kan
Ludowici Celadon Co
Crooksville
Chester Lists Honor Roll
Chester High School announces from the end of the second six weeks nine seniors and eleven underclassmen named to the honor roll for attaining a grade of B or higher. Members include Mary Ellen Andrew Roger Buckley Janet Orr Emerson Pooler Elva Young and others.
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The
Chester High School
Robert Gray
Mary Ellen Andrew
Roger Buckley
Janice Bailey
Shirley Ginther
Janet Orr
Emerson Pooler
Elva Young
Darlene Bailey
Linda Fitch
Helen Haggy
Norma Hawk
John Riebel
Louise Riebel
Services for Lawrence Pooler on Wednesday
Funeral services for Lawrence Henry Pooler 23 who died in an auto accident on Sumner Road will be held at 3 p m Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Pooler of Chester and brothers Roy Mt Herman William Sumner Bradley Chester and sister Sally. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery near Chester. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
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Lawrence Henry Pooler
Sumner Rd
Ewing
John Pooler
Chester
Roy
Mt. Herman
William
Sumner
Viola Teegarden
Portsmouth
Bradley
Sally
Mound Cemetery
Two Drivers Fined In Mayor's Court
In MIDDLEPORT Mayor Sidney Russell fined Jean F Young Mason five dollars and costs for driving without a license after the State Highway Patrol ordered her to court. Joseph H Hood, who pleaded innocent to a charge of driving without a license, was found guilty and fined ten dollars and costs.
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Middleport
Sidney Russell
Jean F. Young
Mason
State Highway Patrol
Joseph H. Hood
Mrs Schoenlein Rites Set for Cincinnati Resident
Mrs W F Schoenlein a former Pomeroy resident died Monday in Cincinnati. Rites are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home with calling hours. Survived by daughter Adele of Cincinnati. Husband a former harness shop operator died years ago. Burial at Mound Hill Cemetery Gallipolis.
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W. F. Schoenlein
Cincinnati
Ewing
Adele
Schoenlein
St. In
Mound Hill
Gallipolis
Parking meter receipts total $284 report by police chief
Chief of Police Walter E. Wolfe reported a weekly meter collection of 284 dollars. The update covers revenues from parking meters and provides the town’s need for audits and enforcement considerations.
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Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
Christmas Meeting of Middleport Missionary Society
The B H Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church held a Christmas themed meeting led by president Mrs Charles Bennett. A gift dedication by Mrs A R Pullen featured assistance from several members. Gifts were planned for ten Ohio girls and funds for the Chicago Mission Training School.
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Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Charles Bennett
A. R. Pullen
Harry Houdasheit
Homer Hysell
Sylvia McMaster
Sara Daue Hartley
Ohio
1St Mission Training School
Chicago
Priscilla Circle
Gerald Anthony
Sara Daune Hartley
Jean Bennett
Jeanne Clark
Freddie Houdashelt
Don Becker
Robert Millis
John Fultz
Owen Brat
Voters Thanked as Board Praises Levy Support
Middleport Board of Education passed a resolution thanking voters for backing the 6 mill school levy in November. Supt L W McComas to study adult drivers training funding. Eugene Coleman earned a high school diploma. Christmas vacation runs Dec 22 to Jan 3 with classes likely larger next year. Attendees included Robert Coats Paul Smart Mrs Lowell Probasco Marcus Chambers Bruce Lloyd.
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Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
Supt
L. W. McComas
Eugene Coleman
Supt. McComas
Robert Coats
Paul Smart
Lowell Probasco
Marcus Chambers
Bruce Lloyd
Last Rites Held Friday for Mrs. Mabel Hartenbach
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Hartenbach were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fogelsong Funeral Home in Mason City. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Canton Detroit Rich mond Martins Ferry Parkersburg East Liverpool and Torch along with pallbearers Norman Wein Keith McClung Thur Stone Nolan Swackhamer L J Ruttencutter L E Thomas and Edgar Ebersbach.
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Wilkesville
L. A. Persons
Torch
Norman Wein
Keith McClung
Thur Stone
Nolan Swackhamer
L. J. Ruttencutter
L. E. Thomas
Edgar Ebersbach
Appliance Shows Sponsored by Local Groups in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT The Auxiliary of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor cooking and laundry demonstrations at the Allen Appliance Store on Mill Street. Shows are set for Wednesday at 2 and Thursday with Letart Parent-Teacher Association sponsoring the two demonstrations. Demonstrators of the products will be sent here.
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Middleport
Grate Family Wins $1000 Food Prize in Contest
Relatives in South Charleston, West Virginia, were surprised to learn Mrs. William Grate won second place in a grocery chain contest, earning $1000 in food or a year's supply for her four-member family.
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Middleport
William Grate
South Charleston
W. Va
Wild Meets Pomeroy Guild Hosts Evening
The Guild of the Grace Episcopal Church gathers Wednesday at the Syracuse home of Mrs. Fred Crow Jr with Mrs. Crow Sr and Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach assisting.
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Pomeroy
Guild of the
Grace Episcopal Church
Fred Crow, Jr
Syracuse
Fred Crow
Theodore Ebersbach
Class Party To Be Held
Middleport reports the Philathea Society will host its annual Christmas party Thursday at the Church of Christ. Members’ children will be guests and participate in a gift exchange as part of the evening’s program.
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Middleport
Philathea Society
Church of Christ
Past Matron Grace Shamblin Receives Jewel
Mrs Grace Shamblin new past matron of Cheshire Chapter CBS received her past matron jewel from her mother Mrs Allen Hughes at the installation service. Mrs Hughes, a past matron, was installed as secretary.
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Middleport
Grace Shamblin
Cheshire
CBS
Allen Hughes
Middie
Hughes
Middleport Couple Wed in Lawrenceburg Indiana
Announcement reports the marriage of Hylda Rice, middle daughter of Lewis Switzer Idwell, to Herbie L. Dunham of San Francisco. The ceremony took place in Lawrenceburg Indiana on Sunday December 4. The couple works at the Kegger Creek plant and reside at 207 South Second Avenue Middleport.
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Middleport
Hylda Rice
Lewis Switzer
Idwell
Herbie L. Dunham
San Francisco
Lawrenceburg
Indunday
16th Birthday Celebrated at Hennesy Home
Robert T Hennesy was guest of honor at a 16th birthday dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hennesy. Miss Dixie Pierce attended the celebration as Christmas decorations graced the Hennesy home.
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Middleport
Robert T Hennesy
Henry Hennesy
Dixie Pierce
Hennesy
Kenneth Lovely Celebrates 13th Birthday at Home
Kenneth Lovely marked his 13th birthday this Saturday with a party at his home in iddietown. Dancing games and cake ice cream and pop were served by his mother Mrs Herschel Lovely. Guests included Mary Scott Yvonne Osler Karen Gregg Jennifer Daniels Mark Kelly Dick Roller Keith Anderson Edward Crooks Dale Miller Herman Taylor and Charles Hoschar.
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Middleport
Kenneth Lovely
Iddietown
Herschel Lovely
Mary Scott
Yvonne Osler
Karen Gregg
Jennifer Daniels
Mark Kelly
Dick Roller
Keith Anderson
Edward Crooks
Dale Miller
Herman Taylor
Charles Hoschar
Middleport Personal News From Local Residents
Middleport notices report Mrs. James Cochran and son James Roberton returning from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Donald Mills in Naval Air Reserve attended jet training at Port Columbus. Charles Murray and wife visited Columbus on business. Will Reynolds home from Meigs General Hospital improving slowly. Stivers family and others were business visitors in Columbus. Noah Gibbs returned home from Meigs General Hospital. Charles McKee family rented the Stansbury apartment on Grant Street. Charles Miller and daughters from Columbus visited D. E. Miller and Pamela celebrated her first birthday. Carroll Swanson family and Mrs Hawkins shared Sunday dinner with Mrs Charlies Swanson. Kelly Grogan of Chillicothe visited his mother Bessie Grogan. Mrs Dale Dutton and others mentioned.
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James Cochran
James Roberton
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Donald Mills
Leutenant
Naval Air Reserve
Port Columbus
Charles Murray
Columbus
Will Reynolds
Meigs General Hospital
Stivers
Edward T. French
M. L. French
Noah Gibbs
Albany
Charles McKee
Stansbury
Grant Street
Charles Miller
D. E. Miller
Pamela
Carroll Swanson
C. F. Hawkins
Son Is Born in Middleport James Cochran Jr welcomed
Mr and Mrs James Cochran announce the birth of a son James Robert Jr at Holzer Hospital on November 30 They also note a two year old daughter Linda Ann Grandparents are Charles Cochran and C P Williams Middleport Mrs Mabel Crowder Point Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Ray Durst Middleport are great grandparents
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Middleport
James Cochran
Charlene Williams
James Robert Jr
Holzer Hospital
Linda Ann
Charles Cochran
C. P. Williams
Mabel Crowder
Point Pleasant
Ray Durst
Logan Monument Company Craftsmanship Offers Personalized Memorials
Traditional values define Logan Monument Company as it avoids stock stones and offers personalized memorials. A master designer consults, provides a drawing for approval before building, ensuring a distinct memorial rather than an ordinary stone.
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Logan Monument Company
Logan Monument
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State Department
State Highway Department
Robinson
Union Ave
John C. Bacon
Pat Will
T. A. Downie
Roy Betzing
Wayne Swisher
Edna Schoenleb
Charles Legar
Pomeroy Social Notes
White Oes
Kesterson
Troy Fields
Ernest Thomas
Near
Rutland
Clyde van Cooney
Carl Mourning
Elyria
Dale Mourning
F. EB. Romine
Etta Brooks
Lloyd Thorne
Willough
Thorne
Romines
Brooks
J. W. Cheadle
Dana Cheadle
Cambridge
Alberta Alexander
Harry Leonard
A. J. Frame
Tokyo
Japan
Alexander
Frame
Pauline Alexander
Letart Falls
Amvets Meet
Pomeroy Personals
Lambert
Gardners
Dr. Marsh
Harry Welch
White Cross Hospital
Worthington
New Lexington Methodist Church
John A H. Bell
Junction City
Yvonne Bell
Russell Shell
Baltimore
Bell
Junction City High School
Shell
U. S. Marines
Camp LeJeune
N.C
Clarence Wilkins
Glenford
Joyce Wilkins
Roger Danison
R. R. Danison
Somerset
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Lancaster
G. A. Robinson
H. C. Henderson
Robinson Home
G. D. Teal
Belle Allen
Irene Hutchinson
Mary Hughes
Mansfield
WRG
Jane Neff
Stella Ridenour
Frank Westfall
Findlay
John Bingham
Bogota
Columia
R. A. Bingham
Lester Durfey
Willard E. Mason
Pauline Mason
Crawford Daily
Alma
Mich
R. G. Daily
J. A. McCune, Jr
St. Petersburg
Fla
J. A. McCune
Mr. Pooler
Mrs. Schoenlein
Middleport Society
Edison
E. L. Hughes
Clarence Clark
Jack Satterfield
Frank Cheesebrew
C. P. Bradbury
Wild Meets
Elberfelds
Ellen
Barbara Jackson
Mary Ae
Ethel Jackson
Hall of Distributors Clearance Sale
Federal Land Bank Loan
United
National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson
Sec
v.Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
John Baker
MEIGS
Cornel Wilde
Yvonne DeCarlo
Temple
Randolph Scott
Barbara Britton
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