Pomeroy Civic Club to become Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Pomeroy Civic Club votes Tuesday to rename as Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce and adopts new bylaws. Edison Hobstetter is elected president Frank Will named vice president William Atkins retains secretary treasurer duties merged. Meigs County concerns discussed with guests from Middleport Rotary Club and local business leaders.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Civic Club
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Civic Club
Edison Hobstetter
Frank Will
William O. Atkins
Chick Hatchery
Chamber of Commerce
Atkins
Pomeroy and Meigs County
Meigs County
Robert Coats
Middleport
Senkus Hotel
E. F. Robinson
J E White Elected Chairman of Group 6 Principals
POMEROY The Athens Meigs Vinton Hocking and Perry counties group met at Athens High School to organize for 1938 39 J E White Pom eroy Senior High principal was chosen chairman and M H Fowler Lexington principal was secretary Four meetings were planned with the first at Nelsonville January 9 on school management and supervision topics.
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Pomeroy
Athens
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking
Perry
J. E. White
M. H. Fowler
En Lexington
Nelsonville
Pomeroy Youth Passes State Embalmer Exams
Carl Jennings son of Mr and Mrs Pete Jennings of Nye Ave has passed the examination for embalmers. He will receive his license for funeral director and embalmer in a few weeks. He is presently located at Alliance.
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Pomeroy
Carl Jennings
Pete Jennings
Nye Ave
Alliance
First Dog Tag Sells On Opening Day In Pomeroy
Robert Spencer son of Herb Spencer secured the first dog tag for 1939 as Wright Street tags went on sale at the County Auditor George Daniels office. He waited on the Court house steps with payment ready and returned Monday to receive the first tag.
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Pomeroy
Robert Spencer
Herb Spencer
Wright St
George Daniels
Young Spencer
Daniels
Logan Woman Leads Plans for Southeast PTA Conference
Mrs. Harry Thomas of Logan directs the Southeast District Conference planning hosted by Middleport P.T.A. on Feb 17 at Middleport High School. Delegates from Athens Gallia Fairfield Jackson Lawrence Meigs Perry Pickaway Ross Scioto and Vinton counties will attend with state PTA speakers and a noon luncheon planned.
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Middleport
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Harry Thomas
Logan
Mary Jane
Thomas
Co. C. Chapman
M. W. Essex
D. S. Entsminger
Middleport P.T.A
Claire Karr
Pomeroy
County Council
H. A. Rothrock
Lewis Sauer
O. P. Klein
Edward Kemper
Middleport High School
Athens
Gallia
Fairfield
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Perry
Pickaway
Ross
Scioto
Vinton
Ohio Congress P.T.A
Entsminger
Supt. Essex
Ministerial Committee Praises Sheriff For Duty in Meigs County
The Meigs County Ministerial Association public morals committee met at Rev. Frank Beuscher's home to discuss county moral conditions. They resolved to commend the sheriff and all enforcement officers for doing their full duty and to support them in keeping Meigs County orderly and sober, with further action deferred pending more information.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Frank Beuscher
Christmas Party Tales From Middleport Garden Club
Members of the Middleport Garden Club held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Walter Harris on S Second Ave. Festive decor included cotton snow figures and giant candles. A program featured organ music and carols, a short playlet, and a Santa visit with personalized wishes.
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Middleport
Harris
Damage Action Halted in Court Over Injury Scope
A $5000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Marcia Hobstetter against Ben Petrel stalled when Judge C E Peoples ruled witnesses may only address injuries stated in the petition. Defense witness Dr C E Holzer prompted the halt after debate over whether sciatic nerve injury could be included. The jury was dismissed to allow amended pleadings and retrial planning.
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Pomeroy
Marcia Hobstetter
Ben Petrel
C. E. Peoples
A. D. Russell
Russell
Second St
Petrel
A. E. Crew
Pomeroy R. D
M. E. Sayre
Letart Falls
Peter Nelson
Dexter
Dean Blackwood
Pratts Fork
Norman Heilman
Darwin
L. B. Thompson
Langsville
Howard Bolin
Herman Hoffner
E. A. Odderer
Coolville
Ross Hawk
Kester
L. G. Theiss
Oris Gaul
Sumner
Christmas Party for Philothea Class Children
Children of the Philothea Class of the Church of Christ were entertained at their annual Yuletide program last night. Mrs Edward French chaired the entertainment committee. Boys and girls performed songs and recitations amid balloons and candy. Ice cream was served and an exchange of gifts added to the pleasure. PLAN BAZAAR: Worthwhile Class of the First Presbyterian Church holds a bazaar and bake sale at the Cook Building Saturday per President Mrs Dan McNaughton.
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Mary Hennesy
Dan Hartinger
O. P. Klein
Hartinger
Robert Coats
Walter B. Harris
Dan McNaughton
H. A. Rothrock
Klein
Ray Rawlings
R. A. Miller
W. H. Juhling
Edward Duffy
Garen Stansbury
J. E. Harley
John Duerr
R. H. Harris
A. A. Dillard
C. O. Fisher
C. M. Hennesy
W. G Huddleston
Walter Hayes
Frank Vroman
T. W. Jones
Stansbury
J. B. Downie
Harley
J. W. Kincade
Juhling
Harris
Vesta McCoy
Philothea
Church of Christ
Yuletide
Edward French
First Presbyterian Church
Cook Building
Pomeroy Social Notes Report Local Visit and Meetings
Miss Edna Hetzel of Charleston visits Mrs. Clara Zier on Mulberry Ave. Families gather for dinners in Logan and at Elberfeld home. Daughters of Union Veterans elect officers with Cad die Wickham presiding and a long list of appointees.
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Logan
Earl Elberfeld
J. B. Elberfeld
Barbara
Robert Lytle
Alfred Elberfeld
Emma Mees
Pomeroy
A. H. Keller
Darien
Epworth League committees hold meetings at Rev. Bright home
Two Epworth League committees met Monday evening at Rev. Warren Bright’s residence. The recreation committee was led by Paul Brown, with attendees listed as present for the session.
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Epworth League
Warren Bright
Paul Brown
Social Notes of Glouster Christmas Party Schedule
Sunday School class parties brighten Glouster with multiple gatherings Friday December 16. Willing Workers Class hosts at Mrs C A Bingman with White Elephant exchange. Loyal Women of Church of Christ Bible School at Mrs Jennie Wallace with ten cent gift exchange. Loyal Daughters Church party features chicken dinner and ten cent gift exchange. Junior Loyal Girls hold a Friday night party at Martha Ann McDonald on Braun Street with ten cent gift exchange.
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Glouster
M. E. Church
C. A. Bingman
Mae Dunnett
Williams
Church of Christ Bible School
Jennie Wallace
Main St
Loyal Daughters
Martha Ann McDonald
Braun St
Junior Progressive Study Club Meets in Athens
The Junior Progressive Study Club met Monday evening at Miss Mary Frances Carpenter’s home in Athens. Miss Thelma Ley presided and Miss Marcella Jonas presented a paper titled Folk Songs and Dances. Members responding to roll call included Jonas Ley Logue Mrs Wolf Mrs Balderson Jr and Carpenter. Candy was served and the next meeting will be at Mrs George Wolf’s home.
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Clb
Mary Frances Carpenter
Athens
Thelma Ley
Marcella Jonas
Anna Louise Logue
George Wolf
Wilbur Balderson, Jr
Candy
Standard Bearers Meet at Miss Dunlevy Home
The Standard Bearers gathered at Miss Margaret Dunlevy's home Monday evening for a brief business session and a lesson by Dorothy Zimmer. Hannabelle Grubbs filed the report, and refreshments were served to Mary Boroff Gertrude Dunlevy Dorothy Zimmer Hannabelle Grubbs the sponsor Mrs John Blower and the hostess Miss Dunlevy.
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Margaret Dunlevy
Dorothy Zimmer
Hannabelle Grubbs
Mary Boroff
Gertrude Dunlevy
John Blower
Miss Dunlevy
Faithful Workers Serving Club Meets at Moten Home
Faithful Workers Serving Club gathered at Mrs. L. D. Moten's home on Tuesday night with plans for a Christmas party in the church reception room on December 20. Members answered roll call, shared carols, and discussed apron sales totaling $2.40. A U. M. W. of A special meeting at Mrs. Anna Winefordner’s home was set for 7 PM to finalize Christmas plans with all members urged to attend.
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L. D. Moten
Ethel Riley
Mildred Morris
Mrs. Riley
Anna Howard
EF. T. Brown
Gladys Viney
Helen Leach
Rachel Bland
Crete Woods
Louise Tucker
Morton
Brown
Anna Winefordner
Executor appointed for A. M. Mink estate in Gallipolis
Joshua A. Brothers is named executor of the late A. M. Mink's estate. No bond is required under the will's terms.
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Gallipolis
Joshua A. Brothers
A. M. Mink
Mink
Devotional Meetings Set With Noted Speakers
Paul Brown Lorene Wilson David Goodwin and Mary Sayre attend the first meeting. The devotional committee led by Robert Vaughan plans a Thursday session on What Kind of a Person Is Jesus with Erwin Gloeckner guiding the discussion.
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Paul Brown
Lorene Wilson
David Goodwin
Mary Sayre
Robert Vaughan
Erwin Gloeckner
Jesus
Abbie Warner
Donald Leifhei
Middleport High School Orchestra Debuts Publicly
Middleport High School Orchestra under Gordon Harris makes its first public appearance as part of a PT A series. The program opens with the orchestra, then "An Hour of Fun With a Doughboy" features Corporal Bob Ingleston World War photographer. Students include Marion Rife Alberta Albertson Denver Rice Margaret Milhoan Rowena Warren Carla Clark Tommy Durst Marjorie Miller Catherine Hennesy Allan Bradford Ruth Hamilton Jean Ebersbach Gene Harris Mary Jean Bailey Bill Root John Dillard Betty Becker Alice Ebersbach David Ohlinger Ken McElhinney James Egnor Anna Lou Ubry.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Gordon Harris
P.T. A
Bob Ingleston
Marion Rife
Alberta Albertson
Denver Rice
Margaret Milhoan
Rowena Warren
Carla Clark
Tommy Durst
Marjorie Miller
Catherine Hennesy
Allan Bradford
Ruth Hamilton
Jean Ebersbach
Gene Harris
Mary Jean Bailey
Bill Root
John Dillard
Betty Becker
Alice Ebersbach
David Ohlinger
Ken McElhinney
James Egnor
Anna’ Lou Ubry
Clever Christmas Gift From Niece to Vernon in California
Charles A. Vernon received an 8 pound cellophane wrapped box of assorted fruits as a clever Christmas gift from his niece Mrs Anna Warren of Los Gatos California. He notes this is a tradition with the niece gifting similar boxes for the past five Christmases.
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Glouster
Charles A. Vernon
Anna Warren
Los Gatos
California
Vernon
Glouster Winifred's Edges Union Lunch In City League Double
Glouster Winifred's pulled a double win over Union Lunch in the City League on Tuesday night. G Wolf posted 257 in the first game for a new high single and, with Dr. Martin, totaled 609 and 608 for top honors. Total team scores were Winifred 2597, Union Lunch 2525.
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Glouster
Winifred
Union Lunch
G. Wolf
Dr. Martin
J. McCarty
J. Wolf, Jr
D. Price
B. McLain
E. Gyure
Peace Forum Brought Together Heath M FE and Grace Episcopal
Men of two churches held a peace discussion in Middleport led by Rev. R. E. Leake. The group debated peace and defense amid wartime concerns and planned a follow up in January to discuss prohibition with Rev. M. Leake. Coffee and doughnuts were served at the close.
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Middleport
Heath M. FE. Church
Grace Episcopal Church
R. E. Leake
M. Leake
Mrs Frank Kempton Dies in Columbus
Mrs. Frank Kempton 80 formerly of Trimble died Tuesday at the home of her daughter in Columbus. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Wilkes and a sister Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Monahan of Columbus, plus a brother in Peebles. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 1497 N Fourth St Columbus with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Wilkes
Fourth St
Columbus
Maplewood Cemetery
Glouster
Widow Sues Industrial Commission for State Compensation
Mary Hood, widow of Grant Hood, filed a common pleas court suit seeking state compensation rights. Hood died Aug 2 1934 from heart injury after overexertion while pumping a barge, the petition states.
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Pomeroy
Mary Hood
Grant Hood
The
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Sterling family head for Gulf by covered wagon
Paul Shoemake and his family begin a journey to the Gulf of Mexico traveling the old fashioned way in a covered wagon. They refuse modern conveniences such as house trailers tourist camps hotels or tents.
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Sterling
Paul Shoemaker
Gulf of Mexico
Neighbors Aid Injured Ho mer Garner Husks 600 Bushels
In Canton Ohio a group of 46 volunteers gathered to help Ho mer Garner who was wounded by a runaway team. They husked and stored 600 bushels of corn before nightfall.
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Canton, O
Homer Garner
Vendor relief touted by Ohio woman in Athens ad
Mrs Myrl Clevinger of Lancaster Ohio testifies that Vendor relieved her nervous indigestion constipation and sleep problems after two bottles. She credits improved digestion, restful sleep, and absence of palpitations and urges others to try the root herb and alkaline medicine at Athens Pharmacy 7 N Court St with free samples. Vene dol also sold in Nelsonville and by leading druggists.
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Myrl Clevinger
Route 3
Lancaster
Ohio
Athens
N. Court St
Nelsonville
Hickeman's Drug Store
Adv
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