Auxiliary Seeks Gifts for Hospital Patients at Athens State
The Meigs County probate judge reports the Athens State Hospital auxiliary will coordinate Operation Santa Claus gifts for 33 men and 41 women patients. Suggested items include clothing, toiletries, candy, and personal care items with wrapping labeled by patient category to be delivered to the Probate Court in Pomeroy by December 15.
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Pumbaye
Van
Dlud
Meigs County
Athens State
Hepital
Athens State Hospital
Pital
Pomeroy
Mail office reports rise in holiday greetings this week
Post office workers Richard Pickens and Gerald Anthony assist the regular force as mail volume increases with more greeting cards ahead of the holiday. Community Red Cross drive in Pomeroy invites contributions at 116% East Main Street from Beulah Strauss, with a $400 goal for the Meigs County chapter. Tarheels nickname explained for North Carolinians referencing Cornwallis marching through tar-filled rivers.
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Wulerart
Richard Pickens
Gerald Anthony
Pomeroy
Red Cross
E. Main St
Beulah Strauss
Santa to visit Middleport children on Christmas Eve
Plans were approved for Santa Claus to tour Middleport on December 24. A 3 p.m. parade will proceed through the streets, ending at the Legion Hall where candy is handed out at 1 p.m. The visit includes stops at the Meigs County Children's Home and the county infirmary with candy and treats, aided by local merchants.
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Middleport
Rentany
Santa Claus
Mid
Meigs County
Feeney-Bennett Post
Legion Hall
Roscoe Fife
Ralph Martin
S. Fourth Ave
Legion
Reail Merchants Association
AAP
Evans Market
Fife
Dana Congo Charged With Breaking and Entering
Dana Congo, 28, was bound over for the grand jury on a breaking and entering charge after sheriff’s deputies nabbed him in connection with the Shenang’s Springs Night Club robbery on Route 7. A $4000 bond was set and a 400 pound safe was recovered, with about $400 cash and merchandise taken. Congo reportedly passed a lie detector test, reacting normally to most questions.
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Pomeroy
Dana
Fred Congo
Kena
Charles Russell
Shenang's
Soan
Waden
Shertt
Middleport Social Notes Christmas Party Honors Guests
Brightly dressed choir members decorated the mantel and served as favors at Mrs. Charles Bradbury s home on S Third Ave for the Tuesday Canasta Club gathering. The event featured candle holders, lighted tapes, small trees, a large Santa, and prizes for guests Mrs. Robert Hysell Ralph Gibbs Jr and Mrs. Richard Gress.
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Middleport
Charles Bradbury
S. Third Ave
Bradbury
Robert Hysell
Ralph Gibbs, Jr
Richard Gress
Two Men Fined Five Dollars Each in MEKAY Court
In MEKAY City Mayor E F Robinson's court Luther Coleman of Cheshire pleaded not guilty to driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone and Paul G Sigman of Dexter Road pleaded guilty with costs suspended. Patrolman Henry Werry arrested both men. Meigs County Parlish Dance Studios plans classes this week with treats as lessons resume the week of January.
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Mekay
E. F Robinson
Luther Coleman
Cheshire
Paul G. Sigman
Dexter Rd
Henry Werry
Middleport
Parlish
Meigs County
Ens
Pavlish
Masons Convene in Special Session Thursday Evening
Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and AM by order of Worshipful Master John C Bacron will meet Thursday at 7 p m instead of 7 20 to confer the M M degree on two candidates All master Masons are asked to attend and refreshments will follow in the Masonic Hall A note on lumber production states the United States accounts for about 26 percent of the world total.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lodge
F&am
John C. Bac
Masonic Hall
United States
Beck Rents Property On Second Ave For Office Move
Beck, who sold his jeep top manufacturing business to Charleston interests, rents the Reed property on North Second Avenue and moves his office equipment there. Workmen help partition the large room as plans for future use are announced later. He notes North Carolina is a heavy federal tax payer due to cigarette tax stamps.
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Mivvlerurt
Kareubden Beck
Charleston
Reed
N. Second Ave
Beck
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