The New in Farming Exhibits at Labor Show
Meigs County Extension Service announces the Labor Saving Show at Karr Van Zandt Motor Sales on Main Street Friday January 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Ohio State University specialists will display 2000 square feet of home making and farming exhibits including a complete in home water system. Agricultural tests in southeast Ohio report yields from fertilizer trials and ammonium sulfate showing favorable results with row plus ammonium sulfate and row plus 8 8 8. Further tests planned in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Karr-Van Zandt Motor Sales
Legion Service
Lower Main St
Harold Carnahans
Racine
Don Myers
Long Bottom
Ohio
Poultrymen Urged to Order Best Chicks for 1947
Producers should place orders promptly for high quality young chicks, preferably from hatcheries in the National Poultry Improvement Planning. Seek hatcheries through the Extension Office. Ensure parents have production records and are free from pullorum disease. A new Canadian pullorum strain has been found in Meigs County and may evade standard tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Poultry Improvement Planning
United States Department of Agriculture
Meigs County
Meigs County Seeks Sales Tax Share via Population Formula
Meigs County representative Benjamin F. Turner reports 1946 sales tax receipts totaling 28 946.94 with 4 000 000 distribution based on population and tax duplicates. He warns that Senate Bill 342 allocates 3 750 000 by formula and 1 250 000 by population, favoring population-based distribution to county with low property valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Benjamin F. Turner
Meigs County
Ohio
Turner
96Th General Assembly
Meigs
Deafened People May Now Hear Clearly
Science enables the deafened to hear faint sounds with a hand sized hearing device. Accepted by the AMA Council on Physical Medicine. Beltone offers free booklet and home demonstration without cost or risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council On Physical Medicine
American Medical Association
Beltone
West
19Th St
Chicago
Ill
Milk taste tests hinge on doorstep to fridge timing
Meigs County milk consumers should heed Professor R B Stoltz of Ohio State University who states the key to saving milk is moving it from the doorstep to the home refrigerator immediately after delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
R. B. Stoltz
Department of Dairy Technology
Ohio State University
Expert warns on color of bottles for milk vitamin content
Professor Stoltz and university researchers note vitamin preservation varies with sunlight exposure, not bottle color. Studies show riboflavin loss is less in brown bottles but overall milk quality hinges on keeping milk out of sun, with 3.3 percent of deliveries left on doorsteps two and a half hours or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoltz
University Department of Dairy Technology
Dairy Technology Department
Grade School Illness Wanes
Middleport reports a mild epidemic of mumps and measles in elementary grades is subsiding after the holiday period. Children grumbled at indoor confinement while enjoying springlike weather and gifts. Snow flurries amid rain and windstorm threatened to end early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Santa Claus
Supt Smith Elected to Exempted Village Committee
Supt W A Smith was elected to the Executive Committee of the Exempted Village Department at the Ohio Education Association meeting in Columbus on December 26 28. The committee handles interim business and acts as a policy body for exempted village superintendents between annual and semi annual meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. A. Smith
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
OEA
Meigs County Schools End Holiday Break
Meigs County Public Schools resumed classes Monday after a Christmas vacation. School will be closed New Year’s Day January 1 and reopen Thursday January 2. Superintendent C. O. Chapman announced the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
C. O. Chapman
Youth's Arraignment Scheduled for Tonight
Bond of around 70 dollars was posted by George Knapp for a youth charged with driving while intoxicated and speeding, for an appearance in Mayor Horton Brown's court tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Knapp
Second Ave
Horton Brown
Middleport Social Notes Full of Holiday Family Visits
Middleport social notes list holiday guests and family visits across Belmont Letart Warren Marietta Columbus and Gallia County. Names include the Thomases Hartingers D Hartinger D. Hartinger Gardner Wehring J E D Hartinger Louis Koehler Virginia Lu Schaaf Ruth Humphrey Doris Barker Charles Asa Bradbury Lewis Sauer Paul Leonard Archie Rumfield Adrienne Mills and others. Several locals travel for Christmas and seasonal gatherings at homes in Letart Warren Gallipolis Canton and Keesler Field Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Athens Road
Gardner Wehring
Mt. Sterling
Louis Koehler
Richard Koehler
Virginia Lu Schaaf
Crooksville
J. N. Humphrey
Ruth Humphrey
Hooker St
Humphrey
Wheelersburg
Elizabeth Swindler
Detroit
Kathleen Swindler
Columbus
Charles Swindler
L. A. Ballard
Dutton Drug Store
Warren
Harry Mills
Adrienne Mills
Patrolman
Max Lambert
Chillicothe
Paul Leonard
Findlay
J. O. Leonard
Lawrence Bing
Richard Bailey
Doris Barker
Ferne Barker
Charles Asa Bradbury
Canton
Lewis Sauer
Cincinnati
Donald Mills
Gallia Clinic
Ohio University
Athens
Earl Ward
Archie Rumfield
Gravel Hill
Keesler Field
Wesley Swigart
Marietta
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Charles Lucas
Lucas
Homer Jones
Dorothy Turner
Opal Turner
Nitro
W. Va
Jacob Turner
James Arnold
John Kircher
J. Harley Bovie
Gallipolis
Christmas Dinner Guests At Downing Home In Charleston
Dr and Mrs Ray Singleton their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bertram Payne all of Charleston were holiday guests of Mrs Singleton's parents Mr and Mrs J B Downing N Second Ave The Downings entertained with a Christmas dinner inviting their son Rodney Downing and his family Mrs Downing Joan and John Kircher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Singleton
Bertram Payne
Charleston
Singleton
J. B. Downing
Second Ave
Downings
Rodney Downing
Downing
Joan
John Kircher
Dinner party hosts and guests listed for Saturday
Mrs. Robert McElhinny entertained at dinner Saturday with guests Mrs. Raymond Hood, Mrs. Marvin Swan, Marilyn Rae, Mrs. Rollin Neutzling, daughter Rita and Joan Karr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McElhinny
Raymond Hood
Marvin Swan
Marilyn Rae
Rollin Neutzling
Rita
Joan Karr
Christmas Dinner Hosts Named in Local Gathering
Mr and Mrs Glenn Lambert hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Dana Lambert Marjorie Hughes Bert Knight of Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lambert
Dana Lambert
Marjorie Hughes
Bert Knight
Chester
Christmas Dinner Honors Gross Family Guests Mark Smart Anniversary
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross and their son Danny hosted a Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shafer of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smart of The Plains. The gathering also celebrated the Smarts' 52nd wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gross
Danny
Earl] Shafer
Chauncey
Daniel Smart
the Plains
Smarts
Surprise Birthday Party For Betty Lou Ashley
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Claudie Ashley on Tuesday December 24 for their 13 year old daughter Betty Lou. Games and prizes were shared by Frances Chase Carl Taylor Robert Ashley and many guests enjoyed ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudie Ashley
Betty Lou
Frances Chase
Carl Taylor
Robert Ashley
Eleanor Satterfield
Bonnie Wilt
Susie Keefer
Janet Frost
Charlene Williams
Anna Mae Ward
Shirley Lyons
Joan Kennedy
Donna Jean Ward
Beulah Kennedy
Families mark Christmas travel and illness reports
Mr and Mrs Boyd Dilgard visited Napoleon Ohio for Christmas with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gerald Rice. Several relatives and guests traveled from Huntington Columbus Bowling Green and Port Washington for Christmas gatherings. Towne Bailey was rushed to St Francis Hospital in Columbus with a serious illness as Noah Haskins and son Charles spent Christmas at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Dilgard
Napoleon
Ohio
Gerald Rice
Dilgard
Renzo Menchini
Jacqueline Maag
Ruth Butcher Leist
Huntington
C. P. Gallagher
Terry
Charleston
Dennis Gallagher
Cinda Davies
Columbus
Frank Betz
Robert McKay
Bowling Green
A. W. Mcc-Kay
Laura McKay
Glenn Jarvis
Jean McKay
Port Washington
McKay
R. G. Bailey
Bradbury
Towne Bailey
St. Francis Hospital
Noah Haskins
Charles
Radio Network Presidents Look to 1947 Developments
Four broadcasting chiefs from NBC CBS ABC and MBS offer 1947 insights as 1946 winds down. Trammell and Stanton praise growth in self critique and public input, Kobak calls for a values reappraisal, Woods credits support for progress, while programs outline upcoming holiday and New Year highlights across networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Niles Trammell
NBC
Frank Stanton
CBS
Mark Woods
ABC
Edgar Kobak
MBS
San Francisco
Kentucky
Oklahoma A. & M
Burgess Meredith
Barlow
Voorhees
Lily Pons
Bob Hawk
Inner Sanctum
Pat O’brien
Fanny Brice
Guy Lombardo
A C Grueser Dies at 62 in Pomeroy
Albert C Grueser of Pomeroy aged 62 died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis at 2 10 a m Sunday He is survived by two sons Kenneth Grueser Pomeroy Harold Grueser Charleston W Va and three daughters Irene Butler Columbus Evelyn Lanning at home and Lorena Arnold Pomeroy Funeral services will be Tuesday at 230 p m Federated Church Pomeroy with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the Ewing funeral home until services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Albert C. Grueser
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Kenneth Grueser
Harold Grueser
Charleston
W. Va
Irene Butler
Columbus
Evelyn Lanning
Lorena Arnold
Federated Church
Beech Grove
Ewing Funeral Home
Webster is Elected To Library Board
POMEROY Manning D Webster, a Pomeroy attorney, was elected to the Pomeroy Library Board at the December 3 meeting of the Pomeroy Board of Education. He fills the vacancy from the resignation of Rev Ralph Kuether who moved to La Crosse Wisconsin. Both Mr and Mrs Webster have long supported the library process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Manning D. Webster
Quiet Weekend Report From Middleport Police
Middleport police reported a quiet weekend with no arrests listed while other periods of the month saw a crowded jail due to law violations. Local officers noted no incidents of note during the recent weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police of
Middleport
Week of Prayer Services Planned at Heath Church
Middleport union churches announce a Week of Prayer at Heath Methodist Church starting January 5. Each participating church will conduct a different phase of the services each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport—Union
Heath Methodist Church
Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Probate Court
The Meigs Probate Court issued marriage licenses Friday to several couples from Middleport and nearby towns. James E. Jeffers 21 wed Violet Porter 21, Gene Harris 24 with Janet Hecox 23, Sandy F. Pyles 25 with Violet Price 21, Rudolph Linke 42 and Bess Vincelli 23, William Legg 22 with Rachel Simmons 21, Arthur B. Goodrich Jr 32 and Margaret Brozak 22, and Hollie Adams 20 with Shirley Osborn 21, all of Middleport or nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Probate Court
James E. Jeffers
Middleport
Violet Porter
Gene Harris
Janet Hecox
Sandy F. Pyles
Point Pleasant
Violet Price
Racine
Rudolph Linke
Akron
Bess Vincelli
William Legg
Maplewood
W. Va
Rachel Simmons
Arthur B. Goodrich, Jr
Margaret Brozak
Hollie Adams
Shirley Osborn
New Year Turkey Dinner Planned by Twin City Shrine Club
R. A. Miller, president of the Twin City Shrine Club, announces a New Year's Eve turkey dinner for members and their wives. The meal will be served Tuesday at 7 p m in the Martin Hotel dining quarters on Main Street Pom eroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
R. A. Miller
Twin City
Labor Saving Show Slated for Jan. 10 in Pomeroy
The Meigs County Agricultural Extension Service teams with the Emergency Farm Labor Office and Ohio State University College of Agriculture to present a non commercial Labor Saving Show January 10 at Karr and Van Zandt Auto Sales on West Main Street. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features inexpensive homemade devices to save time and energy for farmers and homemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Ohio State University College of Agriculture
Meigs County Extension Office
Meigs County
Karr-Van Zandt Motor Sales
Legion Station
Lower Main Street
Baptism Rites Conducted at Heath Methodist Church
Four infants received baptism at Heath Methodist Church by Rev. H A Rothrock. Relatives and sponsors named include William Thomas Fisher Karen Jean Kanouse James Richard Harris Michael Ray Ewing and Harriett Ewing. An informal reception followed the service. The morning service featured organist Robert Hartley and singer Mrs. Hartley with a newly placed altar table and brass candlesticks donated in memory of the Cook family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
C. M. Hennesy
O. P. Klein
William Thomas Fisher
C.O. Fisher
Karen Jean Kanouse
Fred Kanouse
Frank Kanouse
James Richard Harris
Gordon Harris
Michael Ray Ewing
Howard Ewing
Harriett Ewing
Henry Ewing
Robert Hartley
Laurel Run Hosts Friendly Neighbor Christmas Party
Mrs. Millard Patton hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club Christmas party with assistance from Mrs. Clarence Patton. The program featured scripture readings and prayers, a gift exchange, and a potluck lunch. Prizes went to Joan Bumgardner, Mrs. Huddy, Mrs. Sparks, and Mrs. Todd. Next meeting set for Jan. 9 at Mrs. Bumgarners home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Run
Millard Patton
Clarence Patton
Friendly Neighbor Club
Charles Patton
Thomas Huddy
Everett White
Donald Campbell
William Sparks
Joan Bumgardner
William Sparks, Jr
Henry Todd
Herman Bumgardner
Paul Terry
Charles Wood
Gary Wayne
Algernon Todd
Wilma
Shirley Ray
John Norris
Lawrence Wolfe
Walter Bumgardner
Noah Lent
Arthur Todd
Hocking Valley Hospital
Claude Brandon
Logan
Church of God
Clayton Fauznaugh
Columbus
Bob Price
Basil
Ohio
Margaret Keplar
Charles O'Hara
Smith Chapel
Stanley Price
James Person
Athens
Pomeroy Social Notes Opal Howell Weds George Caruthers
Christmas Day wedding of Opal Howell and George H. Caruthers conducted by Rev. Albert Bitters at the United Methodist parsonage. The couple, attended by immediate family and one guest, planned to stay with the bride’s parents through winter as the groom studies in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Opal Howell
Vernon Howell
Laurel Cliff
George H. Caruthers
Margaret Caruthers
Middleport
Albert Bitters
United Methodist Church
Ma £Alberry
Iola Foxx
Caruthers
Pomeroy High School
Christmas Party of Daughters of Union Veterans
The Daughters of Union Veterans held a Christmas party at Mrs. Pearl Reynolds home in Middleport with games contests and a Christmas dialogue by Mrs. Zana Baxter and Mrs. Mabel Wolf. Eva Simms Francis Beards and Belle Daniels won the games. A gift exchange occurred and a year long attendance drive led by Mrs. Richard Campbell and Mrs. Francis Beards chose a winning team captained by Mrs. Campbell to attend a banquent served by the losers at the Jan 13 meeting. Birthdays of Clara Zier Mrs. A R Tedrow and Mrs Charles Nesselroad were noted. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Pearl Reynolds
Middleport
Campbell
Clara Zier
A. R. Tedrow
Charles Nesselroad
Christmas Dinner Four Generations At Peoples Home
Four generations gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy L. Peoples on Union Ave for Christmas dinner. Attending were their son Leland Peoples and family of Columbus, daughter and family Ralph Poston and Sharon Kay of Logan, and another daughter and husband Wilson Norris with children Nancy Lee and Bobby of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Peoples
Union Ave
Peoples
Leland Peoples
Columbus
Ralph Poston
Sharon Kay
Logan
Wilson Norris
Nancy Lee
Bobby
Athens
Christmas Party for Junior Women’s Guild at Mrs Strickland’s Home
The Junior Women’s Guild of the Federated Church held its Christmas Party at Mrs. Roy Strickland’s E Main St home. A lighted tree and festive decorations framed a 20-seat table. Mrs. Myrtle Seyfried led a brief business meeting and Mrs. Fred Blaetmar reported year activities as treasurer. Mrs. Strickland was named president to replace the resigning Mrs. Robert Arnold. The upcoming year’s program chair will be Mrs. Fred Blaetmar. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Edith Witt of Cleveland, Mary Virginia Reibel of St. Marys, and Dorothy Reibel of Chapel Hill. New members present were Mrs. Robert Hegnauer, Mrs. Roy Tracy, and Mrs. W. A. Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Strickland
Robert Arnold
Fred Blaetmar
Edith Witt
Cleveland
Mary Virginia Reibel
St. Marys
Dorothy Reibel
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Robert Hegnauer
Roy Tracy
W. A. Drake
Christmas Dinner Marks Enterprise U B Chapel Group
Twelve members attended the Live Wire Class annual Christmas dinner and December meeting at Enterprise U. B. Chapel. A noon chicken dinner followed by a gift exchange, with the group seated at a long table set with a small Christmas tree and candles. Members listed include Mrs. John Batey Donna Young Clara Grueser Robert Arnold Clarence Curtis Lizzie Rathburn Theo Mitch Ed Arnold Howard McIntosh Mary Hallowell L R Carmichael and John Frick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise U. B
Mesdames John Batey
Donna Young
Clara Grueser
Robert Arnold
Clarence Curtis
Lizzie Rathburn
Theo Mitch
Ed Arnold
Howard McIntosh
Mary Hallowell
L. R. Carmichael
John Frick
Christmas Visits Across Ohio and New York
Mr and Mrs Roger Quisenberry returned to Worthington after a Christmas in Syracuse visiting relatives. Quisenberry is pursuing graduate work and teaching part time in Ohio State University's College of Electrical Engineering since leaving naval service. Leo Zwilling of Bucyrus spent the holiday with his mother in law Mrs William Price. Lawrence Withers Jr employed at the Veterans Administration Office in Columbus visited his parents in Lincoln Hill. Gerald Hoffner son of Mr and Mrs Jack Hoffner of Chester Road enjoyed a Christmas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Quisenberry
Worthington
Syracuse
Columbus
Lawrence Wither, Sr
Lincoln Hill
Gerald Hoffner
Jack Hoffner
Chester Road
Pomeroy Reports Rise in Rubbish Service Subscriptions
Mayor George Howell announces 226 residents subscribe to the garbage ash and rubbish collection program in Pomeroy. For 5 dollars, six months of service is provided, or 10 dollars for a year, with pickups by Carl Sauvage and Julius Sauvage Jr. The mayor urges more signups to keep the program self supporting and warns against dumping on vacant lots or the river bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Howell
Carl Sauvage
Julius Sauvage
Howell
Pomeroy City Hall
Pomona Grange Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Pomona Grange meeting is postponed indefinitely with the next date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomona Grange
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sarah Foss
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Louise Foss were held at the Ewing funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Albert Bitters officiated. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Virgil Roush, Hollidays Cove, WV. a brother, George T. Barnes, Youngstown, OH. three grandchildren Vivian and Paul Roush and Millard Burford. a great grandson Robert Burford. three stepchildren Mrs. W. E. Yeager, Mrs. Julius Jay, and Fred Foss. She was preceded in death by a daughter and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Robert Burford
Follansbee
W. E. Yeager
Middleport
Julius Jay
Terre Haute
Ind
Fred Foss
Newport
Mrs. Edward Sale ser moved to Holzer Hospital after accident
Mrs Edward Sale ser of Racine was taken by Ewing ambulance Saturday night to Holzer Hospital for medical observation at Gallipolis hospital after an incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edward Saleser
Racine
Holzer Hospital
Ewing
Gallipolis Hospital
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By C. FB. Blakesleer
Supt. Smith
Pomeroy Firemen's Association
Pomeroy Junior High School
Margaret's Merry Men
Middleport Social Notes
William B. Thomas
Belmont
Mass
D. B. Hartinger
Thomases
Vrs
McKelhinny Entertains
Lamberts
Widdleport Personals
A. C. Grueser
Webster
Laurel
Patton
Pomeroy Social Notes
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
James Clark
Clark
Western Hills High School
Pomeroy Merchants
Frazee Jewels
Jed Mees
Parkersburg
DUV
Yale Party
Junior Women’s Guild
Pomeroy Personals
Pomeroy Bend
Ingrid Bergman
Cary Grant
Claude Rains
Louis Calhern Moroni Olsen
Wally Brown
Joan Fontaine
Mark Stevens
Henry Morgan
Arline Judge
Rosemary DeCamp
Bendvue
Eddie Nugent
Kirby Grant
Pomeroy's Refuse Service
Pomona
Stavice
Miro
Mellow
Eer
Aseu
Coi Bokar Corre
Avicé
Vicks VapoRub
VICKS
Frankfurters Juicy
C. E. Clyse
R. L. Thompson, Me
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