Meigs County Continues December Relief Despite Fund Shortage
Meigs County commissioners ordered December relief payments to stores for Christmas aid. Relief funds ran out in November, but officials kept distributions going during the holidays. George Beards, relief director and sheriff, oversees operations pending a permanent program from the Ohio Legislature.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio
Meigs County Relief Office
George Beards
Roscoe O. Fowler
Beards
Fire Destroys Two Houses in Middleport Blaze
Middleport firefighters answered a Sunday morning call to Laurel Street where a two story frame dwelling once occupied by Elmer Hysell caught fire. Wind fanned flames as Holley Whittington’s home also burned. after three hours of effort, both houses were left as ashes. Spectators gathered in varied attire while the conflagration charred property reported to belong to Mr. Dilcher, now a Florida resident.
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Middleport
Laurel St
Elmer Hysell
Holley Whittington
Dilcher
Florida
Willing Workers Class Elect Officers At Yuletide Dinner
Mrs. John Bowen hosted the Willing Workers' Class of the United Brethren Church with Mrs. Eldon Weeks assisting. Officers elected for the year were Mrs. Carl Mitch president Mrs. Carl Moore vice president Miss Harriett McIntosh secretary and Mrs. Ben Buck treasurer. Yuletide decorations and refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Bowen
Eldon Weeks
United Brethren Church
Bowen
Carl Mitch
Carl Moore
Harriett McIntosh
Ben Buck
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Family Events
Pomeroy social column records weekend travels and hospital visits. Lucinda White funeral attendance by Ray White and Obie White of Canton. Martin McGraw dies after burial at home near Stewart and passes away at St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg. Various local residents visit relatives, attend university in Cincinnati, or recover from injuries and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray White
Obie White
Canton
Lucinda White
Martin McGraw
Stewart
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
R. W. Finsterwald
Lincoln Hill
Don Campbell
Spring St
Frank Kunzelman
Chillicothe
G. E. Guthrie
Orange
L. A. Person
J. B. Person
Charles Mullen, Jr
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Charles Mullen
Mulberry Ave
Rob Webster
Newark
Fay Nease
Syracuse
Alice Bowman
Duxbury
Mass
Warren Bright
Union Ave
Nelson Torrence
Effie Warren
Reedville
Pomeroy
Delbert Eisselstein
Columbus
Osborn St
William Foss, Sr
Rig and Reel Company
Jake Roller
Homer Marshington
Dexter
Farm Women’s Club At Reedsville Meets
REEDSVILLE The Olive Farm Women’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Pickens Thursday evening December 16. Members answered roll call with notes on Christmas customs in various countries. Mrs. Effie Warren read a Bible Nativity chapter. Mrs. Pickens spoke on Festivals of All Ages while Mrs. Swain and Mrs. Buckley described Christmas observances.
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Reedsville
Olive Farm Women’s Club
Ruth Pickens
Effie Warren
Pickens
Tress Swain
Iva Buckley
Christmas Programs Held in Middleport Churches
Middleport churches hosted Sunday programs with children performing in pageants and plays. At Heath M E Church the Primary and Intermediate Department led the first program with a Bible-reading Christmas story and songs by youngsters. The Epworth League presented The Inn Keeper of Bethlehem with Donald Mathews and others in principal roles. First Presbyterian held Christmas Vespers with special music and holy communion, while the Church of Christ White Gift Service led by vest ed choir supported by a sermonette on the First Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E
Lee McComas
Barbara Stout
Lee Smith
Frank Talbott White
Betty Ann Hayes
Charles Haskings
Jon Schaaf
Marcia McCuen
Ann
Gail Snider
Sally Schaaf
Mary Lou Smith
Connie Lee Koehler
Irene Erwin
Anna Mae Antle
Hazel Hawkins
Ginny Lu Schaaf
Ginny Jo Wise
Mitt White
Helen Erwin
Patricia Kennedy
Inn Keeper of
Bethlehem
Roy Barnes
Epworth League
William Stephenson
Paul Mourning
Donald Mathews
William Barker
Bobby Tompkins
Robert Rothrock
Marjorie Miller
Mary Eunice Hennesy
Josephine Emmish
First Presbyterian Church
Virginia Egner
Marcus
Church of Christ
Don McMillen
Milk Drive Sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Middleport residents contribute to a Milk Fund for Needy Children coordinated by Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity. Captain Carson of the American Christian Army will use funds to buy milk for local needy children. Thanksgiving dinner served to about 300 by Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion. fraternity officers elected for the year include President Chappelle Talbott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Walter Carson
American Christian Army
Carson
Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion
Mason County
Chappelle Talbott
Delbert Rice
William Grate
Roy Barnes
Calvin Reichman
Ralph Graves
Wayland Covert
Charles Murray
Mrs Magda Lena Young Dies at 75 in Middleport
Mrs Magda Lena Young widow of John Young died at her home on S Third Ave Sunday evening at age 75 after a long heart ailment. She raised three grandsons Clifford Edwin and Harold Dempskey after their mother died. Funeral arrangements had not been completed Sunday night.
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Middleport
Magdalena Young
S. Third Ave
Young
John Young
Middleport Social Notes and Date Change
Middleport ENJOY PARTY at 6 30 oclock Wednesday evening in Mrs Ed ward Kemper s home with red and green holiday decor. Mrs A O Kelch to host next meeting. DATE CHANGED Ewing Grange Christmas meeting moved to Thursday evening Dec 23 instead of the following night. James Appleton born Feb 14 1786.
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Susies
Edward Kemper
A. O. Kelch
Ewing Grange
James Appleton
Prohibition
Scouts Awarded Merit Badges At Pomeroy Meeting
At the Boy Scouts board review at Federated Church Friday evening in Pomeroy scouts received merit badges for camping lifesaving and scholarship. Edward Burkett earned camping and lifesaving, Richard Campbell and Edward Stark earned scholarship. Eiselstein Kimes Wood and Lodwick of Troop 41 passed second class tests while James Guinther and Don Mullen of Troop 42 passed first class tests.
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Pomeroy
Board of Review
Boy Scouts
Federated Church
Theodore Reed
Louis Reibel
Fred Shumway
Harry Ohlinger
Frank Johnson
Ralph Spencer
August White
Chester Knight
Kimes
Jerry Ashwill
Athens
Edward Burkett
Richard Campbell
Edward Stark
Eiselstein
Wood
Lodwick
James Guinther
Don Mullen
Cantata Presented At Pomeroy Church by Local Club
POMEROY Federated Church hosted a Sunday cantata titled Coming of the King by the Pomeroy Music Club. A 30 voice vested choir performed with soloists including Miss Alice Smith and Rev Ralph Reuther. The event featured Yuletide cedar decor and organ music with Angels From the Realms of Glory processional and Hark the Herald Angels Sing recessional.
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Pomeroy
Willis Aleshire
Warren Bright
F. Beuscher
Wright McCroba
Frank Beuscher
Herald Angels
Pomeroy Music Club
Pom ery Grange Party Attendees Share Christmas Cheer
Those from Pomroy at the Rock Springs Grange Christmas party Friday evening at the fairgrounds included Mr and Mrs Marion Radford Mr and Mrs Wesley Green Mr and Mrs Phil Williamson Mr and Mrs Walter Miller Miss Marcella Reibel and Miss Arline Graff. After the business a social hour followed with gifts and refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Suzi Qs Plan Dance for Dec 29 in Middleport
Invitations go out to the younger set for a semi formal dance to be held Wednesday December 29 by the Suzi Qs. Dick Wiley and his Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
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Middleport
Suzi Q
Dick Wiley
Alleged Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Kerrs Run Incident
Pomeroy Leonard Massar of Pomeroy Har risonville Road was arrested Saturday evening by Deputy Hank Young after reports of a hit and skip. Massar allegedly struck Irving Karr Sr.’s car parked before Schwegman Roedel’s store on Kerr’s Run and later became stuck in a field at Minersville where he was detained. Harry Laudermilk and David Terrell were also jailed Saturday on intoxication charges.
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Pomeroy
Leonard Massar
Pomeroy-Harrisonville Road
Hank Young
Massar
Irving Karr, Sr
Schwegman & Roedel
Kerr's Run
Minersville
Young
Harry Laudermilk
Wolfe
David Terrell
Inland and Plymouth Towboats Leave Frozen Harbor
Middleport reports the Inland and Plymouth towboats from Louisville Kentucky broke free from the natural harbor near Hudson Street and departed for Pittsburgh on Saturday morning.
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Middleport
Plymouth
Louisville
Hudson St
Pittsburgh
Miss Taylor and Harold Ward Wed in Langsville Home
Oneida Taylor daughter of Mrs Rebecca Taylor married Harold Ward son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ward at Reverend Don McMillen’s home ceremony. Mrs Ward once worked at Riverside Hotel and Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe. Newlyweds head to Langsville where Mr Ward runs a service station. Marbles, a long standing boys sport, is noted.
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Middleport
Oneida Taylor
Rebecca Taylor
Harold Ward
Frank Ward
Langsville
Don McMillen
Ward
Riverside
Mary Jane
Brown
Vaudeville Visitors Bring Jolly Act to Middleport
Mr and Mrs Van Shrum visited Middleport on their way home from Cincinnati where Mrs Shrum a renowned ventriloquist performed at the Queen City Club. A Sunday reception at the Chambers residence featured Johnny Boomerang as a crowd pleaser before the Shrums depart for New York to join Mrs Alice Burton Stauffer and family.
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Middleport
van Shrum
New York City
Cincinnati
Queen City Club
Miss Hess and Theodore Baker Wed in Columbus
Miss Gwendolyn Hess and Theodore H. Baker wed in Columbus at the home of Miss Hess’s relatives Rev Zell presided. After an informal reception they leave for a two day wedding trip through northern Ohio. The couple will reside with Mrs Glenna Hess and celebrate at home to friends Wednesday evening.
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Pomeroy
Gwendolyn Hess
Theodore H. Baker
Columbus
Miss Hess
Abe Ohlinger
Zell
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ohlinger
Ohio
Glenna Hess
W. Main St
Pomeroy High School
Jacques Grill
Baker
William Baker
Union Ave
Mulberry Ave
Glenna Hesson
Holiday visitors fill Middleport streets as colleges close
Students pour into town for a two week break from their colleges. Notable names seen include Paul Smith, William Robson, Robert Craig, William Garber, Charles Lewis, J Bennett, Roger Em mish, John Kincaid, Kathryn Jean Lama, and Charles Pickens. Ohio University is among the institutions represented.
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Middleport
Paul Smith
William Robson
Robert Craig
William Garber
Charles Lewis J. Bennett
Roger Emmish
John Kincaid
Kathryn Jean Lama
Ohio University
Charles Pickens
Rie Grande
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Pomeroy Social Notes
Albert H. Ebersbach
A. F. Eiselstein
Kate Ebersbach
Holzer Hospital
Margaret Ewers
Ewers
Frankie Mumaw
O.H.E
Gallipolis
Farm Women’s Club
Arthur McCashin
Helen Bedford
Westport, Conn
Edward T. Bedford
Santa
Grandma
Sonny
the Messenger Circulation Department
Fraternity
Mrs. Young
Middleport Social Notes
Miss Taylor
Para
City Loan
Fred Sanders
Mer
N. Court St
WTAM
Cleveland
Mr. Baker
Tappan
Electrolux
Jle Glas Company
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