Pomeroy Council Discusses Ascet Project and Broadcast Rights
In a late session the Pomeroy council addressed the Ascet project and related broadcasts. Adjournment followed with discussions on resolutions and a plan to determine the adjoining road rights by a survey. The meeting touched council leadership and mayoral race dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Naylor
Presgills
John W. Schia
Carl
W. P
Jacob J
Ber
A. H Wg
Reed Home Hosts Christmas Party by Garden Club
A Christmas party at the Reed residence on First Ave featured a bright tree with colored lights and decorations. Miss Vesta McCoy led carols and Miss J. B. Downing gave greetings as club members and guests gathered for refreshments and gift exchanges.
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Art
Garden Club
Reed First Ave
Reed
Christ
Vesta McCoy
J. B. Downing
Local Notes and Departures Sparse Visitors
Fragmentary column mentions J. B. Down and Nell Cooper on a short visit to Avon. A. A. Chappelle left for a brief trip. Day-Dewk with his daughter returned Saturday. Eichinger of Circleville and P. Jones of Rio Grande plan Monday departures to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Down
Har c
Avon
Nell Cooper
Funda
Eichinger
Circleville
P. Jones
Rio Grande
J. G
Ward of Home Appears First Ward Leads Local Contest
Pomeroy Denver Kappel of Meigs County Children's Home opens the amateur entertainment contest with guitar and vocals. Charles Hanson follows, then the Yellow Hornets with guitar violin and banjo. The Yellow Jackets appear next with similar instruments. No show tonight due to Racine contest scheduling.
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Pomeroy
Denver Kappel
Meigs County
Kappel
Charles Hanson
Yellow Hornets
Yellow Jackets
Racine
Elizabeth Ebersbach to Wed Wilfred Smith
Elizabeth Ann Ebersbach and Wilfred James Smith plan marriage in Ann Arbor Michigan. The bride is a University of Michigan student and Gamma Phi Beta member. The groom, a UM graduate with a history master's and PhD studies, is Phi Kappa Phi Chi Gamma Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha affiliated. The ceremony will be held December 20 at St Andrews Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor.
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Pomeroy
Elizabeth Ann Ebersbach
Wilfred James Smith
Theodore Ebersbach
W. Main St
Smith
James Smith
Detroit
Mich
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Ann Arbor
Henry Lewis
University of Michigan
Rebekah District II Convenes in Ashland Ky Honor Followers
Mrs Roller and Mrs Marchington attended the Rebekah convention of District II in Ashland Kentucky. The Kentucky Assembly president Exemplified the Secret work of the Rebekahs Degree and awarded Mrs Roller the certificate of perfection. Seventeen members were initiated during the meeting. The trio later visited Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jacob Roller
Mulberry Ave
Homer Marchington
Dexter
Ashland
Rebekah
Kentucky
Roller
Foundry Injury Hurts Worker Latrelle Schoenieb
Latrelle Schoenieb suffered a broken arm at the Foundry after his wrist was caught in a chain while preventing a piece of work from dropping. He received medical treatment and was sent home.
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Pomeroy — Latrelle Schoenieb
Schoenleb
Dies at Ohio State Epileptic Hospital Gallipolis
Middleport Wilson Erwin died Saturday night at the Ohio State Epileptic Hospital in Gallipolis where he had resided for 30 years. He was 50 and survived by his mother Mrs. David Mercer of Mill Street and one brother Mr Erwin of Columbus. Funeral rites were held Monday at 2 PM at Rawlings Funeral Home with Rev. F C Kreager officiating. Burial followed in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Wilson Erwin
Ohio State
Gallipolis
David Mercer
Mill St
Mrt
Erwin
Columbus
Rawlings
F. C. Kreager
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Pilot Cupid Ride In Elopements of West Coast Today
Aviator Ed Campbell runs a late night flying service from Burbank to Yuma and Las Vegas to wed eloping couples. He stages the license, arranges the ceremony, and acts as witness. He ferries pairs in under two hours, sometimes twice in one night, with security in hand.
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West Coast
Los Angeles
Ed Campbell
Burbank
Campbell
Hollywood
Film Colony
Yuma
Ariz
Las Vegas
Nev
Kitty O'Dare
New York
Catherine Flynn
Franklin Connor Stevens
Beverly Hills
Earl Freeman
Justice
Tricks of Magician Delight Pomeroy Audience
A Monday program at Pomeroy Junior High for the Junior Class benefit drew enthusiastic crowds. Harrington performed with dog disappearance from a crate and audience participation while Miss Gladys showcased tap and acrobatic acts, ending with a painted work titled Old Ironsides chosen by a spectator.
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Pomeroy
Harrington
Pomeroy Junior High School
Gladys
Old Ironsides
Christmas Party Held by Baptist Bible School Class
Miss Ellen Jane Mygatt hosted her Bible School class at her home on N Third Ave and Walnut St. The Christmas party featured gift exchanges and festive decorations with refreshments served by the hostess.
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Middleport
Ellen Jane Mygatt
Girls of the Baptist Bible School
N. Third Ave
Walnut St
Christmas Tree Program at Bethel Church Knox Township
A community Christmas program with a Christmas tree will be held at Bethel Church in Knox Township Vinton County on Friday night. The public is invited to attend.
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Albany
Bethel Church
Knox Township
Vinton County
League Denies Unemployment Petition Ties and Strike Link
John Camp, Meigs County organizer, says the Ohio Unemployed League did not circulate wage petitions or seek a strike in Meigs County. He notes the group supports better pay for unskilled labor, a WPA burial fund, non dockage for rainy days, and only uses mass action, no violence, with strikes led by state and national bodies if needed.
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WPA
League
Miss Evelyn Eichinger to Wed David Jones in Circlesville
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Evelyn Eichinger of Circlville to Mr. David Jones of Rio Grande was made at a bridge party hosted by Miss Helen West near Williamsport. The ceremony will be at Heath M F Church in Middleport on Sunday December 22 Rev Packer of Rio Grande will officiate.
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Circleville
Evelyn Eichinger
C. H. Eichinger
David Jones
Rio Grande
Helen West
Williamsport
Heath M. F
Middleport
Packer
Miss Eichinger
Mr. Jones
Rio Grande College
Ohio University
Athens
Mias Etchinger
Alpha Gamma Delta
Phi Beta Kappa
Kappa Delta Phi
Jones
Phi Delta Theta
J. W. Eshelman Co
Edna Jones
Notice of Estate Sale in Athens County Ohio
Ray Wolfe residence unknown is codefendant in a probate case filed December 2 1955 by Julia A Wolfe administrator of Gouge H Wolfe deceased. The petition requests sale of Lots 53 54 55 56 57 in Way of Jacksonville Athens County to pay debts. Ray Wolfe must answer by February 15. M D Hughes attorney. 123 Gotw
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Ray Wolfe
Julia A. Wolfe
Gouge H. Wolfe
Athens
State of
Ohio
Jacksonville
Athens County
Caid
Remember the Orphans An Editorial
Mr and Mrs Meigs County urge readers to donate toys candy fruits and clothing for the Meigs County Children's Home as Christmas gifts since county funds do not cover such needs Gifts are being collected at the Meier Shoe Shop on Second St Pomeroy for the holiday care of the orphans.
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Meier Shoe Shop
Second St
Pomeroy
Warshfield Group Meets at Mrs Hoodlet Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. I. Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Hoodlet's home in New Marshfield. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Mary Haudht and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Warshfield
Fred Hoodlet
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Ruth
Carrie Hien
Sunbery
P. I. Rhorick
Crooksville
Toledo
Christan Church
Hid Hawk
Harry Hulbert
Indianapolis
Perry Harper
Maurice Efaw
W. C. Barrett
Athens
Nora Frank
Dorothy
Mary Knowlton
Marie Dixon
Clara McKibben
Lillian Jones
Eastern Star
Kenneth Woogerd
Frank Shanks
Ramey Spires
Wellston
Cathern Smith
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Sam Riggle
Morril Justice
Jobs Personal and Social Mention
Clayton Mace of Goose Run visited relatives locally. Murray City residents Mr and Mrs Huntley and Mrs Lester Cook with daughter Sandra visited. Millard Sowers returned home after a month in Columbus. Several locals hosted and visited family across Logan and nearby towns. Joe Check recovers from a mine injury.
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Clayton Mace
Goose Run
Seth Huntley
Lawrence Huntley
Murray City
Millard Sowers
Columbus
Lester Cook
Sandra
Joshua Matheny
Charles Kanges Santoy
Lee Denny
Joe Check
Mabel Sowers
Ruth Nixon
Logan
Beatrice Sommers
Nelsonville
Bateman
Charles Christian
Gloria Jean
Longstreth
John Potter
Silver Ridge Social Personal Mention
Mr and Mrs C F Betzing and family visited Mr and Mrs Vern Shumway in Alfred. Locals attended the farmers institute in Tuppera Plains Tuesday night and Wednesday. Charles Piles of Tuppers Platina visited Merl Tuttle. Parker bought a radio. Walter Tuttle and family plan Christmas travel to East Liverpool and Derry PA to visit relatives. Rev and Mrs Charles Fox of Tupers Plains spent Monday night with Mrs C F Betzing and attended church in Alfred.
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Silver Ridge
C. F. Betzing
Vern Shumway
Alfred
Farmers’ Institute
Tuppera Plains
Charles Piles
Dexter Community Briefs Include Bible Gift and Illnesses
Dexter Young People’s Christian Endeavor gave a Bible to the Dexter Christian Church. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jesse Sweeny of Toledo over the weekend and Mr and Mrs Joseph Cain of Columbus visiting Ron Russell who is ill. Irene Von Schritz returned from Toledo after weeks with Roy and Ruth Baker. Elwood Nelson family hosted Ruth Davis, Emma Nelson mourns Calvin Petty burned to death in Chauncey fire. Reverend Perkins preached at the Christian Church and Mae Davis visited relatives in Oster. Ollie Anderson fell ill with indigestion. The G L Wilson family were visitors.
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Dexter
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Church
Jesse Sweeny
Toledo
A. Halliday
Joseph Cain
Columbus
Ron Russell
Irene von Schritz
Roy Baker
Ollie Anderson
G. L. Wilson
Connett Christmas Program Planned at Local Church
Connett announces a Christmas entertainment at the church on Monday night December 23. The item appears in a brief society round up noting local visits from Ruth and Helen Adams, Mrs. Figgins Malone Hoskins, Clarence Heft, Arthur Moore, and various Nel sonville trips and gatherings.
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Connett
Ruth
Helen Adams
Nelsonville
Mary Figgins
Blanche Malone
Howard Hoskins
Local Resident Suffers Fractured Ribs in Fall near Home
Mrs. Sarah Ralph of Vinton, an elderly resident living alone, slipped and fell en route to her rural mailbox, suffering multiple fractured ribs in the incident.
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Gallipolis
Sarah Ralph
Vinton
Dyesville Notes Include Institute Attendance and Local Work
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Nicholson on Sunday evening J. Bowles attended the farmers institute at Dyesville Saturday M L Vale is employed as a carpenter at Dyesville
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John M. Nicholson
J. ¥. Bowles
Farmers’ Institute
Dyesville
M. L. Vale
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