Named Leader Of Golf Deal Named Leader Of Golf Deal
At Pomeroy City Hall officers of the Chester Hill Country Club were elected with Dr. R. E. Boice as president and Fred Crow Jr as vice president. The club adopts by laws, signs a five year contract with Thomas Webber to maintain the 55 acre nine hole course, and plans a clubhouse. The course near Chester on Long Bottom Road aims to be ready by July 1, 1947 with John McCoy as designer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy City Hall
Chester Hill Country Club
Meigs County Golf Association
R. E. Boice
Middleport
Fred Crow, Jr
Chester L. Tannehill
Robert E. Goates
Thomas Webber
Chester
Robert Coates
C. E. Humphrey
Meigs County Golf Assocation
Chester Hill Club
Chester Long Bottom
Meigs County
John McCoy
OSU
Columbus
National VFW Chieftain To Speak at Point Pleasant Rally
Point Pleasant will host a February 13 rally at 2 p.m. for unemployed tri county veterans Mason Meigs and Gallia. Commander in chief Lewis E. Starr of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will speak and may be joined by Congressman Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Tri-County
Mason, Meigs
Gallia
Walden F. Roush
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis E. Starr
Inchief
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Starr
Post 3531
West Virginia
Frazersburg
Ohio
Portland
Ore
VFW
Roush
United States
Mason County
Meigs County
Gallia County
Revercomb
Kilgore
Hubert S. Ellis
Taft and
Bricker
Jenkins
Oundance Works
War Assets Administration
Hearing notice for parole eligibility at Ohio State Reformatory
Two inmates from Athens County are listed for parole consideration by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. Frank Osler, inmate of Mansfield Reformatory, convicted 5 11 1944 for OMWWOC, serving 120 years, eligible on or after March 1 1947. Robert E Stilwell, inmate of Mansfield Reformatory, convicted 5 10 1946 for Breaking and Entering D-S, serving 1 5 years, eligible on or after March 1, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osler
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Athens County
O.M.W.W.O.C
Ohio Pardon and Parole
Robert E. Stilwell
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
A. C. Forsyth
Webb divorce petition filed in Ath en County court
Anna Mae Webb petitions for divorce from Jack Elson Webb of The Plains Ohio in Case 18907 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for March 17 1947 or soon after. Attorney John W Bolin signs the filing. Public notice dated February 3 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Elson Webb
Plains, Ohio, Co
Albert Webb
Anna Mae Webb
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
John W. Bolin
Notice of Probate Estate Sale in Chauncey Ohio
M D Hughes administrator seeks to sell decedent Mattie E Goodson's undivided one half in village Chauncey real estate to pay debts. Property includes three described tracts near Main Street and M E Church lot with mineral rights reserved to Thomas Ellis estate. Defendants Mrs James Hale McMillian and Mrs James Hale McMillian of Plattsmouth Nebraska are named and must respond by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hale McMillian
Warren R. Hale, Jr
James Hale MecMillian
Third Avenue
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
M. D. Hughes
de Bonis
Mattie E. Goodson
Athens County
Ohio
Chauncey
KK. & M. R. R. Company
New York Central Railroad
M. E&. Church
K. & M. R. Company
Main Street
M. E. Church
R. & M. R. Company
McHarg
Said Street
M. EB
Medes
James McKitrick
M. E
Co-Op Withdraws Warehouse Permit Plan
A Friday meeting at the Southern States Cooperative office discussed a permit to build a warehouse on the west side of Ohio Street between 12th and 13th Streets. After amicable discussion, cooperative officers announced they would withdraw the application. F. W. Ingraham, a resident, favored not opposing but urged keeping business structures out of strict residential zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Southern States Cooperative Office
11Th St
City Council
Ohio St
12Th
13Th Sts
F. W. Ingraham
Cooperative
Ingraham
Attempt To Take Office On Board Is Expected
POINT PLEASANT The February meetings of the City Council and the county Board of Education are set for tonight. John P. Sayre, elected to the board last November and twice denied a seat, is expected to try again with authorization from Judge Lewis H. Miller to take his seat on the Mason County circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
County Board of Education
Board of Education
John P. Sayre
Lewis H. Miller
Mason County Circuit Court
Minimum Fine Given For Stream Pollution
Mounts, a 67 year old sawmill operator from Hannan district, was arraigned on a stream pollution charge. On game warden Dotson’s recommendation he received the minimum $10 fine, admitting familiarity with the law but saying he became careless about sawdust entering the creek by his mill site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J.P. Mounts
Hannan
Bert L. Dotson
Mounts
School Cast Starts Rehearsals for Play
POINT PLEASANT The senior class of the local high school selects The Fighting Littles, adapted from Booth Tarkington, as this year’s fast moving three act comedy. Caroline Francke wrote the play and Principal C. H. Withers directs. The cast was chosen by try outs and has begun work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Booth Tarkington
Caroline Francke
C. H. Withers
Five Men Charged With Intoxication After Weekend Arrests
Police charge five men after weekend arrests. The group includes Perry Shirley James Snodgr ess Shelly Hart Austin Neville and Harry Stover. Chief Hoyt Jiden and City Patrolmen T F Yost and Jerry Rodgers report the intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hoyt Jiden
T. F. Yost
Jerry Rodgers
Perry Shirley
James Snodgress
South Side
Shelly Hart
Flat Rock
Austin Neville
Ravenswood
Harry Stover
Twenty six apply for post office clerk and carrier jobs
Twenty six applicants took the examination to fill clerk and carrier vacancies at the local post office. The tests were conducted Saturday afternoon in Senior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Schools in Mason County May End Eight and a Half Month Term
Mason County schools may close after eight and one half months due to insufficient funds to complete the regular nine month term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Steel Work Under Way On Bridge Across Kanawha River
Sections of the steel superstructure of the B. and O. bridge across the Kanawha River near Point Pleasant rise from the north shore halfway across the river. The John F. Casey Co. finishes pier work while the last pour is expected early this week. Gilbert Rogers, Henderson, former board of education president, says he will likely be among the final laid off after long service since 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kanawha
John F. Casey Co
Gilbert Rogers
Henderson
Board of Education
Casey Co
Roy D Potts Dies at Age 32 in Middleport
Roy Darrell Potts 32 of Silver Run Middleport died Sunday morning after an extended illness at his home. He was survived by his parents Clarence Potts and four brothers Denver W Ralph Junior Marvin and Ralph. The body lies at Rawlings Coats morticians residence where friends may call. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Silver Run Baptist Church with burial in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roy Darrell Potts
Silver Run
Clarence Potts
Junior
Marvin
Denver W
Ralph
Marietta
Rawlings-Coats
Silver Run Baptist Church
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Mrs. Mayes' Funeral Set
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Mayes a former Middleport resident who died at her granddaughter's home in Columbus Feb 1 will be held at First Baptist Church Middleport Tuesday at 1 pm with interment Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery She is survived by two daughters Mrs Miller and Mrs Wallace Barnhill Columbus four grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus a daughter in law Mrs Charles Mayes and two deceased sons Charles and Sam Mayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fannie Mayes
Lawrence Robinson
Columbus
First Baptist Church
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Mayes
S. Third Ave
Ida Miller
Robinson
Wesley Mayes
Miller
Wallace Barnhill
Harley Maness
Virginia Mayes
William Mayes
Lima
Charles Mayes
Charles
Sam Mayes
Destruction of Property Guilty Pleas Entered
William Patterson and Homer Austin of Henderson pleaded guilty to destruction of property. They paid fines and costs after arraignment. The incident occurred late December and the case was continued as they completed a boat trip. A separate assault and battery warrant and a peace bond request against Austin were dismissed on Grace Rogers’s motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William Patterson
Homer Austin
Henderson
Austin
Grace Rogers
Mrs. Francis Langley Dies at 94 in Point Pleasant
Mrs. Francis P. Langley, 94, died Friday at her home in Ashton and was buried in Ball's Chapel Cemetery after services led by Rev. E. J. Heller at 2 p.m. Sunday. She is survived by a nephew and a niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Francis P. Langley
Ashton
Ball’s Chapel
E. J. Heller
Easements in Gallia Reported by Recorder
Gallia County townships show easements granted to the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. listed by the recorder. Named grantors include Earl and Jake Moore John Gould Morgan and Cheshire Townships G R and Walter Brown Huntington Township Asa Adkins and wife C W Lookado and wife Kerr Lookado and wife William Helton Tom Daniels and wife L A Lawless and wife F Eugene Stevens and wife Springfield Township Edgar C Waugh and wife and Eric Phillips Ohio Township Thomas Little and wife W B Gray and wife and T V Gray Morgan Township Clarence and Edward Ebersbach Fred Mulford and J S Swisher Ches hire Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
County Recorder’s
Earl
Jake Moore
John Gould
Morgan and
Cheshire
G. R
Walter Brown
Huntington Township
Asa Adkins
C. W. Lookado
Kerr Lookado
William Helton
Tom Daniels
L. A. Lawless
F. Eugene Stevens
Springfield Township
Rehearsal Set for Woman's Music Club Tuesday
The chorus rehearsal will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Heath Methodist Church under director Mrs N P Swackhammer. The Music Club plans an American music program in costume the last of the month at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Heath Methodist Church
N. P. Swackhammer
Pomeroy Lodge 186 Plans Evening Eastern Star Meeting
Pomeroy Lodge 186 of the Order of Eastern Stars will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Margaret Blaettnar announced the gathering today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lodge
Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Temple
Margaret ,Blaettnar
Middleport
Pythian Sisters
Meigs Temple
Woodman Hall
Eastern Star
District School of Instruction
Wilkesville
L. E. Burford
School of Instruction of the
Eastern Stars
Maxine Wingett
Racine
Lucille Milner
Tipp City
Heath Methodist
First Presbyterian
Drive Begins to Fund Pomeroy Youth Center
Mrs. C. F. Tompkins announced a fundraising drive to open the Pomeroy Youth Center two or more nights weekly. Renovations are needed for two basement rooms in Bethany Church, plus furniture, games, and equipment. Trustees and youth representatives listed demand items and plan cash donations from the public to raise at least 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. F. Tompkins
Pomeroy Youth Center
Bethany Church
Clair Karr
Theodore Lehew
Charles Gibbs
Caryl Cook
Rollin Neutzling
J. E. White
Evelyn Cummins
C. L. Tannehil
Mary K. Foster
Jean Lee
Jean Bryant
Frank Vaughan
Pat Hennessy
Eight Couples Apply For Marriage Permits
Eight couples were issued marriage licenses in the Probate Court. Franklin Cox, 34 of Gallipolis, and Mary Martin, 17 of Syracuse. Bruce H. Taylor, 27 of Portland, and Chloris Dailey, 21 of Portland. George Decker, 37 of Marietta, and Lucille Thomas, 22 of Pomeroy. Charles Daniel Dowler, 22 of Mineral Wells WV, and Marjorie Lockhart, 22 of Middleport. Robert M. Ford, 23 of Belpre, and Betty Jean Johnson, 21 of Racine. Robert Johnson, 21 of Belpre, and Delores Scott, 21 of Racine. Lawrence Johnston, 25 of Portland, and Garnett Bush, 16 of Racine. Lewis Edward Smith, 18 of Vinton, and Rosella Richart, 21 of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Franklin Cox
Gallipolis
Mary Martin
Syracuse
Bruce H. Taylor
Portland
Chloris Dailey
George Decker
Marietta
Lucille Thomas
Charles Daniel Dowler
Mineral Wells
W.va
Marjorie Lockhart
Middleport
Robert M. Ford
Belpre
Betty
Coal Operator Buys Old Livery Stable
M L French a Meigs County coal operator has purchased the Womeldorf livery stable on Walnut Street. Extensive repairs are under way and the building is to become a farm machinery sales room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Womeldorf
Walnut St
M. L. French
Meigs County
Pastor Rothrock Attends Mid-Winter Institute in Gallipolis
The Rev. H. A. Rothrock of Heath Methodist Church taught at the Grace Church youth fellowship mid-winter institute in Gallipolis over Saturday and Sunday. Local members Sally Schaaf and Emma Jane Buell also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. A. Rothrock
Heath Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Grace Church
Sally Schaaf
Emma Jane Buell
Women Republicans to Meet at Meigs Courthouse
POMEROY The Women’s Republican Club will gather at the Meigs Courthouse Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for a business session to finalize plans for a Valentine Day and Games Party at the I C O F Hall Pomeroy on Feb 4. The public is invited. games begin at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Republican Club
Meigs Courthouse
State approves funds for Meigs County recreation lake project
The State Control Board allocates 17027 to purchase 772 acres in Forked Run Shade River State Forest unit for a sportsmens lake and forest reservation. Meigs County will gain a three and a half mile long lake with cabins for weekly rental and boating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Controol Board
Forked Run
Shade River
Meigs
Ohio Conservation Department
Izaak Walton League, Fish and Game Association
Pomeroy Gun Club
Swain
Reedsville
Ohio Division of Forestry
Athens County
Ohio River
Tuppers Plains
Reno
Chester
Antiquity
Harrisonville Man Emory Lindsey Dies After Long Illness
POMEROY Emory Lindsey 78 died at Harrisonville Saturday evening after a long illness. Survived by brother Joseph Lindsey Laurel Cliff half brother Ira Morris Bailey Run and half sister Mrs Minnie Jeutzling Pomeroy. Services at Finsterwald funeral home Pomeroy at 2 pm Tuesday with burial in Rocksprings Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Emory Lindsey
Harrisonville
Josephindsey
Laurel Cliff
Ira Morris
Bailey Run
Minnie Jeutzling
Finsterwald
Rocksprings
Kirby Residence Sold To Hughes Family
Middleport report states the home of Mr and Mrs F J Kirby on S Second Ave has been sold to Mr and Mrs Hughie Hughes who run Hughes Electric Shop on N Second Ave The Kirbys will live on a Rutland area farm two miles out while seeking a new Middleport home Recent guests included Mrs Kirby s sons J E Casto of Boomer WV and M K Casto Nitro WV
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
F. J. Kirby
S. Second Ave
Hughie Hughes
Hughes Electric
N. Second Ave
Charles
Dick) Karr
Standard Oil Co
Frank Wilson
PM Club
James Pullen
John Dillard
B. C. Fleming
C. J. Mullen
Athens
Ohio University
Janet Dillard
Oval Sheets
Columbus
Gilbert Hayes
Locust St
John Kircher
John
Gallipolis
Janet Russell
Patricia McElhiing
Holzer Hospital
Elsie Barr
Brown Laboratory
Martz
Pomeroy
London
Ohio
Milton Hood
Farm Bureau
R. E. Boice
New York
Joe Stanford
Jimmy
Johnny
Akron
Max Sanborn
Roscoe Meadows
Osby Martin
Legion Service Station
Charles Gorby
Charleston
Ill
James Faulkner
George Warner
Norma Jean French
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Rites Are Conducted For Mrs Sam Sayre
MIDDLEPORT Among those attending funeral services for Mrs. Sam Sayre, conducted Friday at the Methodist Church Cheshire, were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hern, Mrs. Otto Hoffman, Mrs. H. E. Bush, Mrs. E. M. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ramsey, Mrs. Shirley Mills, Miss Flossie Luckey, Mrs. Burnette, Mrs. Ken Walters, Noah Haskins. Pallbearers were Noah Haskins, Briggs Kirby, Garrett Kerns, David Briggs, James Roush, Irvin Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sam Sayre
Methodist Church
Cheshire
Charles Hern
Otto Hoffman
H. E. Bush
E. M. Wood
C. W. Ramsey
Shirley Mills
Flossie Luckey
Burnette
Ken Walters
Noah Haskins
Briggs Kirby
Garrett Kerns
David Briggs
James Roush
Irvin Rice
Yellow Jacket Fans Attend Midleport Gallipolis Game
A caravan of Yellow Jacket supporters traveled to Gallipolis for the Midleport Gallipolis contest. Fans from all sections of the auditorium joined in cheers led by Jean Custer Katherine Bachtel Mary Lou Thomas and JoAnn Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Jacket
Gallipolis
Bowman announce birth of son Jackie in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Bowman reveal the birth of a son named Jackie on January 14 at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. The infant weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and is the grandson of John Bowman and the late Mrs Bowman. The Bowmans also have a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Bowman
Jackie
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
John Bowman
Bowman
Bowmans
Middleport Personalities Reach Out From Clifton Weekend
Mrs J N Humphrey and her daughter Ruth Humphrey who teaches at Wheelersburg spent a weekend at their Hooker Street home. Mr and Mrs Harry Cartwright and Mr and Mrs A B Woodrum were among Clifton residents noted in the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Humphrey
Ruth Humphrey
Wheelersburg
Hooker St
Harry Cartwright
A. B. Woodrum
Clifton
Pomeroy Junior Band Delivers Notable Friday Assembly Concert
The Pomeroy Junior High School band, conducted by Philip Bley, performed a strong concert during the Friday morning assembly. A clarinet trio including Mary Drake, Margaret Thuener, and Verna Osborne played Prelude and M Aguirre from the Piano Sonata. Shirley Hysell offered two trumpet solos Londonderry Air and Beautiful Dreamer. The program opened with the Flag Salute led by John Blaetmar and William Hess, with Faye Will as program announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Philip Bley
Pomeroy Public
Mary Drake
Margaret Thuener
Verna Osborne
Magguire
Shirley Hysell
Londonderry
John Blaetmar
William Hess
Faye Will
Darst Family Visits Relatives. Columbus Circle Scene
Mr and Mrs Charles Darst and Ronnie visit Bernice Darst in Pleasant Ridge Pomeroy. Ethel Willoughby and Doris Nelson Thomas attend a beauty operators convention in Columbus. Edna Bartels leaves for Youngstown to visit her sons. Lee Rudisill and Raymond Chambers return home after visiting their sister Mrs William Geiger who is seriously ill in a Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darst
Ronnie
Columbus
Bernice Darst
Pleasant Ridge
Pomeroy
Ethel Willoughby
Doris Nelson Thomas
Edna Bartels
Nye Ave
Youngstown
Frederick
Harold
Lee Rudisill
Raymond Chambers
Point Pleasant
William Geiger
Circle Meets Tonight Middleport
The Evening Circle of Heath Methodist Church will meet at the parsonage Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Minstrel Show Cast Selected for Waltonians Event
The Izaak Walton League Minstrel Show at Middleport on February 12 and at Pomeroy on February 13 features Lee Smith as interlocutor under director Ed Condon. Vocalists include Alice Nease and Char les Stanley with a 35 girl Meigs County chorus. Old Times Quartette performs. ticket sales run by Dayton Ashworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Izaak Walton
Alice Nease
Mason City
Poretray
Tommy Reuter
Ben Philson
Racine
Middleport
Charles Stanley
Frank Cheesbrew
Aaron Kelton
Grafton Stout
Martha Terrill
Martha Jane Karr
Pomeroy High School
Miss Terrill
Miss Ka
DeLay Divorce Filed In Meigs County Court
Virginia E. DeLay filed for divorce from Charles M. DeLay in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on January 30. The petition cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Virginia E. DeLay
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Charles M. DeLay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Golf Deal
Peo
WAA
Washington
Ellis
26Th Parole and Record Clerk
YD. Anne
Co-Op
Roy D. Potts
Francis Langley
MidWinter Institute
Kirby
Hughes
Middleport Social Notes
Woodrums
Emma Jane
Jimmy Buell
Girls Glee Club
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Carter
Texas Moon
Roy Rogers
Gabby” Hayes
Dale Evans
Bob Nolan
and Sons of Pioneers
THE
Black Angel
Dan Duryea
June Vincent
Peter Lorre
Wallace Ford
Broderick Crawford
Hmobart Cavanaugh
Constance Dowling
Freddie Steele
Guys From
Milwaukee
Bendvue
Sunset Range
Hoot Gibson
Boss OF
Rod Cameron
Badman’s
Waltonians
Musterole
Liniment
Choice Evans
Romes
California
Celery Srk
Meat Department
O. E. Clyse
R. L. Thompson
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