POMEROY M ayor Sidney Russell Presides for Last Time
POMEROY mayor Sidney Russell presided for the last time at a Monday night village hall meeting. After eight years as mayor he will finish Jan 3 when Clyde Fisher takes office, succeeding 1940-45. Fisher spoke briefly, praise was given to Russell, and council actions included cemetery map redraw and arranging New York firm work, with finances noted.
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Middleport
Sidney Russell
Russell
Clyde Fisher
Atlas
Ieet Fisher
Jean Tama
Mins Lama
Charles Murray
Wayne Gibbons
David "Jenking
Walter Bunce
John Ikle
Bunce
Vernon Weber
Rutland
Fisher
First Ward
Lyon
New York
Ralph Wolpert
Dayton
Middleport Gardeners to Hold Christmas Party Meeting
Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs A J Strauss home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. WCTU to receive gifts plans a church event and toy baskets for OVEC employees children. Heath WSCS annual Christmas meeting discussed Christmas baskets and MYF charity deliveries.
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Gardeners
Mave Rarty Middleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
A. J. Strauss
WCTU
Church of Christ
M. la Kelly
Christmas Play To Be Presented by Local Youth Group
A Christmas play by the Young People group is set for Sunday at 7:30 pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Cast includes Janet Jetter Teddy Jones Linda Cheadle Charlotte Eacve Johnnie Durai Hannanoes Ray Hower Stroiyn Welch Hache Sones Beulah Com Barbary Barre Carte Shee and others.
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Ch Tan
Memors
Simaay
Janet _Jetter
Teddy’ Jones
Linda’ Cheadle Tharlote
Eacve
Johnnie Durai
Hannanoes
Ray Hower
Stroiyn 'Welch
Hache Sones Beulah
Pastor Announces Holiday Service Schedule
The pastor lists Christmas observances including Holy Communion at 10 30 a m on Sunday December 18 the children's Christmas program at 7 30 p m on Christmas Eve and Sunday school at 9 am with the regular 10 30 a m church service on Christmas morning.
Sixth Child Born at Hudson Street Home
Mr and Mrs Frazier of 290 Hudson Street announce the birth of their child Randy Joe. He is their fourth son. Grandmother is Mrs Goldie Jewell of Harrisonville. Baby born Saturday at the Frazier home. Mr Frazier is village street commissioner.
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Middleport
Frazier
Hudson Street
Hudson
Randy Joe
Goldie Jewell
Harrisonville
Village Street Commission
Youth Group To Sing and Give Gifts Sunday
Carpenter Baptist young people plan a Sunday program at 2 PM with singing and giving gifts to residents. Seventeen attended a December meeting with Mr. and Mrs. William Cheadle. The next meeting is January 8 at 1:30 PM with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jetters on Albany Route.
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Carpen
Carpenter Baptist
Count Ame
Pomeroy
Nanan
William Cheadle
Ted Jetters
Albany
E'Gast
Veterans Meeting To Hear National Field Rep On Problems
Veterans meet at Le Hall Wednesday as Feeney Bennett Post hosts Harry Schaefer national field representative to discuss Veterans Problems. Christmas party plans advance with Legion Hall event on Christmas Eve for local children Santa Claus visit planned and refreshments to follow.
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Rensdlepor
Saegren
le Hall
Feeney-Bennett Post
Harry Schaefer
Schaefer
Cillians
Ime ‘Legion Hall
Middleport Ministers Elect Fred Gardner
Fred J. Gardner was elected president of the Middleport ministers association at a Monday meeting held with the First Baptist Church. New officers include treasurer Glenna Rammell Hoyt, with plans for a union week of prayer January 26 at the First Presbyterian Church. The treasurer reported $88 sent to CROP from local churches as part of the Union Thanksgiving offering.
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Middleport
Fred J. Garaineter
Howard Ruppelt
Firsner
Church
Presbyterian Church
Robert Styers
Chureh
Abcort
Mineral Alot
Methodist Church
Glenna Rammell
Hoyt
Salvation” Army
Ian
First Presbyterian ‘Church
Meet To Form Cub Scout Pack At First Baptist Church
A Monday evening gathering at First Baptist Church formed a Cub Scout Pack with Milton Hood as chairman and Nelson Leach presenting the program. Rev C E Hoyt opened with prayer. Plans were set to meet Tuesday to complete organization and elect den mothers with Ben Batey as Cubmaster and Paul Case as assistant. Committee members include Milton Mood, Dr Weaver, James Parson, Owen Bratt, Harley Swisher. Sponsors are the Golden Rule Class of the church.
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Muruueroni
Pimy
First Baptist Church
Milton
Hood
Middleport
Nelson Leach
Gallipotn
T Ecie
Leach
Funda
C. E. Hoyt
Ben Batey
Paul Case
Milton Mood
Dr. Weaver
James Parsone
Owen Bratt
Harley Swisher
The
Baptist Church
Fruit School To Be Held In Middleport
Don Roach named to head the Middleport fruit program addressing pruning, apple insects, and peach disease as part of the 1956 March of Dimes campaign. Lunch will be served at noon. The event is sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department Tri County Legionnaires and public schools association.
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Bourhnes
the Volunteer Fire Department
Tri-County
Legionnaires
Four Freed On Appearance Bonds In Jer City Case
Four Jer residents were released on appearance bonds after an intoxication incident Saturday. Holcomb, Louis, and Molden were among those freed. charges include intoxication, disturbing the peace, assault and battery, and interference with an officer. The case is to be heard in Russellville with Judge Holcomb presiding.
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Middleport
Sidney Russellle
W. R. Holcomb
Carpen Pomeroy
Jer
Rutland
Dexter
Holcomb
Wilber Molden
Bostic
Gindys Molden
Dex
City’ Hall
POMEROY BOUND MARRIAGE LICENSES LISTED
Marriage licenses recorded for Guy C Russell 25 and Edith Joanne Jones 23 both of Pomeroy and for Story 61 and Leone Story 61 both of Pomeroy Route.
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Pomeroy
Guy C. Russell
Edith Joanne Jones
Ba Story
Leone Story
Pomeroy Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses
Mrs. arthur Jousa of Salem Center is reported in satisfactory condition at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg after major surgery. Weekend guests include Bill Smith and Janice Hysell of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McIntosh of Huntington with their children. Mrs. W. A. Morgan and daughter Kathy of Middleport visited relatives in Columbus. Virginia Fisher of Charleston weekend guest of Nettie Koehler. visits to relatives near Columbus. Gerald Wilder of Pomeroy and family visited in Columbus with Jerrold Hartung and sons. Wilder returned to work at the A&P in Pomeroy. The Charles Swatzel family reportedly faced property issues near Butternut.
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Leo Searles
Mason Clinic
Gerald Rice
Michael
John
Boyd Dil- Mira Adolph Saelens
Broadway
Birra
Will Dawson
Midheart
Lowell Probasco
Daughers
J. A. Bangerter
Louise Mugeidge
Gall, Polis
Girly Glee Club
Jack Bachner
and Mirs
Clyde Belcher
Charleston
Richard ‘Chambers
Mill Street
Arthur Jousa
Salem Center
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Bill Smith
Janice Hysell
Columbus
Melvin Smith
Chester Road
Gerald McIntosh
Huntington
Hoefich
W. A. Morgan
Daugher
Kathy
Middlepor
Jerrold Hartung
Ronnie
Bruce
Wilder ‘Muth
A&p
Pomeroy
Charles Swatzel
Will of William Gomer Admitted To Probate
Meigs County Probate Court records show the will of William Hosa Gomer admitted to probate. The court also names A. Cross as administrator of John W. Cross estate and F. J. McKnight as executor of Lod Hysell’s estate.
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William Gomer
Pomeroy
William Hosa Gomer
Meigs County
Cross
John W. Cross
F. J. McKnight
Lod Hysell
There Is Good in Small-Town Hospital Life
Francis H. Klein recalls a hospital experience amid memories of river towns where neighbors act as a “brother place to go.” Compliments from visitors lift spirits on a bleak day as residents reflect on kindness, community ties, and the simple pleasures of home close to nature.
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Francis H. Klein
Mason Trival
al- Heaven
Pole Res
Pomeroy Society Yule Decorations Prevail
The Pomeroy Chapter WCTU held its annual Christmas party in the United Methodist Church social room with a business session planning a January temperance film for public schools. Messages honored Leigh Colvin, soldiers and sailors gifts sent to veterans, carols, a Christmas quiz, and a lighted tree display.
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United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
G. H. Ewing
Leigh Colvin
WCTU
Athe ‘Jhome
Clearwater, i
Phil Williamson
Syman
Soldiers and, Sailors
Veterans’ Hospital
Chilcothe
Christmas party highlights of Walk-In Garden Club
Hostess Mrs Edna La welcomed Walk-In Garden Club members to the annual Christmas party. President Mrs Bertha Williams led the meeting with roll call and a Christmas verse. Members displayed decorations, won the Word Garten contest, and revealed secret pals during the social hour. A gift exchange followed with refreshments for nine members.
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Pomeroy
Edna la
Bertha Williams
Garten
Mina Hart
Berstha Williams
Mildred Riggr
Rock Springs Grange Sees Christmas Program at Hall
Gifts for patients at Athens State Hospital and needy Meigs County boys were taken to the meeting. Homer Rice as worthy master led a Christmas program with greenery, a lighted tree, readings, and a Christmas safety message. A tableau by Clara Humphrey and Lottie Leonard was featured followed by a Christmas choir song. Refreshments with a holiday theme were served by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Grover and others. Next meeting set for December 29 with a quarterly birthday supper planned.
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Athens State Hospital
Meigs
Rock Springs Grange
Grange
Homer
Rice
Ing” My
Mehtees Janet
Ty Joon
Radford
Clara Humphrey
Lottie
Leonard
Kenneth Grover
Philip Radford
Shirley Gaul
Richard Elause
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Afl-Cio Labor Organization
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National Association of Manufacturers Board
Henry G. Riter
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Kensneth
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Mora
Margaret Sauer
Theodorw Council
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Glouster
Fed Schools Survey Committee
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Syracuse
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Harry Vaughn
Athens
J. O. Roedel
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Sara
Dale Dutton
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Myrtle Boggess
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