Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowd At Pomeroy Junior High
About 600 of the Izaak Walton audience packed the center aisles and perched on bleachers as the Pomeroy Minstrel, with masters of ceremonies and a comic interlocutor, performed songs and comic routines. Highlights included Myrna Maag’s "Apple Blossom Wedding" and the "Too Fat Polka" by Polly Morris Jr. The Racine quartet, Trell Schoenleb, Eddie Romaine, and Grafton Stout drew strong applause, with Jim Vinnera and Aaron Kelton delivering solo numbers. The show closed with thanks from Ed Condon as the chorus sang "It’s a Good Day."
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Polly” Morris, Jr
Big Profundo
Lowg
Grafton Stout
Trell Schoenleb
Eddie Romaine
Eddie
Organ To Be Dedicated At Middleport Church
A dedication service at First Baptist Church in Middleport will inaugurate a new electric Hammond organ and memorial chimes. The organ, installed last December, was funded by contributions from church members and groups. Chimes honor the late Charles Bennett a World War II veteran. Musical program features Mrs. C P Bradbury Phyllis Smart, choir under Rev Charles Pomeroy with a solo by the pastor and violinist Paul Aptonstall.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Charles Bennett
C. P. Bradbury
Phyllis Smart
Middleport Socials Host Busy Evening and Nuptial News
Middleport social notes record a Monday gathering at Mrs. H L Ward with devotionals by Miss Margaret Sauer and a program led by Mrs. Rodney Downing and Mrs. Earl Probst. Lorena Collins MecHoney wed Don Rice in a ceremony at the Church of Christ officiated by C. E. Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Ward
Margaret Sauer
Rodney Downing
Earl Probst
Susan Park
Fred Collins
Walnut St
Lorena Collins MecHoney
Don Rice
Maple St
C. E. Shepard
Church of Christ
Wesley Fry
Mr. Rice
Island View Inn
Blacklick
Middleport
Stephenson Hospital and Clinic School of Nursing
Snow Lady Too Fat Snow Lady Too Fat
Pomeroy’s New Look snow woman, seven feet tall and built by Mrs Norma Goodwin, was trucked away Thursday after blocking water flow. Village workers from Court Street to the Messenger office dismantled the soot-dusted figure while singing She's Too Fat for Me as melting snow formed large puddles along the curb.
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Pomeroy
Court St
Norma Goodwin
Harmon Rites Pending for Mrs Mabel Motley Harmon
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mabel Motley Harmon who died at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis are pending arrival of a son in military service at Fort Knox Kentucky. She is survived by her son her parents and several siblings. The body rests at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with calling hours announced.
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Middleport
Mabel Motley Harmon
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Ft. Knox
Harmon
Delbert Motley
Front St
Rawlings - Coats
Hazards Found In Fire House
Pomeroy mayor says the village could be fined if a state marshal inspected the fire house. He cites partially filled paint buckets old wiring burlap covered buckets and rubbish as unsafe. He calls for strict safety practices to ensure quick departure of fire equipment during emergencies.
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Pomeroy
D. A. Canaday
Sheriff Welker Reports Less Lawbreaking This Month
Pomeroy Meigs County Sheriff Ralph Welker says lawbreaking is down this month except for Middleport juveniles. No arrests occurred Wednesday night or Thursday day. Ten prisoners remain in custody, including those held by village officials.
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Welker
Pomeroy — Meigs County
Ralph Welker
Middleport
Mrs Harvey Eastman Service Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Harvey Eastman who died Wednesday night will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Ewing Funeral Home. Interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
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Pomeroy
Harvey Eastman
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove
Rutland Garden Club to Meet February 23
Rutland Garden Club gathers February 23 at Mrs. Carl Denison home for a noon pot luck luncheon. Each member may bring a guest. Mrs. James Richards regional director Rio Grande will speak.
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Rutland
Rutland Garden Club
Carl Denison
James Richards
Rio Grande
Degrees Conferred by Racine Chapter Eastern Star
Racine Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in a special session Monday evening to confer degrees on one candidate.
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Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Grand jury next week to hear six to eight cases
Justice of the Peace L B Higgins says at least six and possibly eight cases will be referred to the grand jury next week, signaling a busy judicial period. The statement outlines expected workload without naming defendants or case specifics.
Legion Hears Ohio Bonus Plan At Rutland Meeting
Rutland American Legion Post members heard Sgt Diehle present 15 Victory and pre Pearl Harbor medals. Henry Scarberry urged help for veterans to file Ohio bonus applications. Joe Bryan shared war crimes trial experiences. A claims aid committee was formed. Weather and gas shortages led to cancellation of Saturday dances.
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Pomeroy
Diehle
Army Recruiting Office
Rutland American Legion Post
Henry F. Scarberry
Meigs County War Veterans Department
Ohio
James Thomas
Hubert Deem
Kenneth Michaels
Carrol Pickens
C. H. Diehle
Middleport Area Church Services and Fraternal Night
Multiple congregations list Sunday services and events. Church of Christ hosts Fraternal Night with guests, sermon “Friends of Paul,” Bible study at 9:30, worship at 10:30, and communion. First Baptist notes services, Junior activities, Presbyterian and Heath Methodist hold school, worship, and youth meetings with locations and hosts.
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Church OF Christ
Friends of Paul
First Baptist
Jean Smart
Presbyterian
Heath Methodist — Church
Life
Abraham
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W. B. Moore
Third Ave
Reckless Driving Case Continued in Court
POMEROY Thel bert Brookheart of Athens had the reckless operation charge continued from Feb 13 to Feb 18 at 7 p m in a justice of the peace court Arrested Sunday on a warrant he pleaded innocent Monday and was released on 25 bond Both Brookheart and plaintiff J Arthur Evans have hired lawyers for the case
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Pomeroy
Thelbert Brookheart
Athens
Justice of the Peace
Brookheart
L. B. Higgins
J. Arthur Evans
Two Calls Answered By Middleport Firemen
Middleport Volunteer Fire Department responded to two calls this week. An automobile owned by Roger Beach on N Second and Rutland Streets caught fire at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, but flames were out before firefighters arrived. A second call at 6 p.m. Wednesday reported a small fire from a faulty flue at the Swisher home on 340 Grant Street with little damage.
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Middleport
Roger Beach
Legion
N. Second
Rutland Sts
Swisher
Grant St
Playground group to meet Pomeroy
The Naylor's Run Memorial Playground Association will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Second Ward Fire House. Jack Robinson is the president and announced the gathering on Thursday.
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Pomeroy
Naylor's Run
Church and Church Events Listed in Pomeroy Area
Local church notices outline service readers and schedules for Grace Episcopal Naomi Baptist Forest Run Baptist United Brethren Circuit Laurel Cliff Free Methodist United Methodist Christian Science Syracuse Presbyterian and others. Times include 9:30 a m Sunday school and 10:30 a m worship with variations plus midweek prayer and youth activities.
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Grace Episcopal
Vincent Jukes
Ohio University
Naomi Baptist Church
H. FE. Harris
Forest Run Baptist
Otis Disson
Laurel Cliff
Leroy Hiett
O. L. Orr
United Methodist
Christian Science Society
Methodist Church Group Hears College Discussed
The WSCS of the United Methodist Church met at the Pomeroy church on Tuesday with president Mrs. Clarence Struble presiding. Mrs. Alma Parker led devotionals, assisted by Mrs. Gladys Gibson at the piano. Miss Lucy Gibbs spoke on Paine College of Augusta, Ga, followed by open discussion. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Alex Fisher, Mrs. Ella Bryant and Mrs. Edna Seidenbale.
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Pomeroy
WSCS
United Methodist Church
Clarence Struble
Alma Parker
Gladys Gibson
Lucy Gibbs
Services Held For Fife Infant Son
Graveside services were conducted for Daryl D. Fife infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Fife by Rev. Charles Pomeroy of Middleport Baptist Church. Burial followed in Cheshire Cemetery with grandparents Ben Kesterson and Del Fife noted and great grandmother Mrs. Kate Mulford of Cheshire listed.
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Cheshire
Charles Pomeroy
Middleport Baptist Church
Daryl D. Fife
Robert D. Fife
Ben Kesterson
Pomeroy
del Fife
Middleport
Kate Mulford
Jurors Summoned For Pomeroy Court Duty
Sheriff Ralph Welker and deputies summoned grand jurors who are to appear for court duty February 17 at 9 a.m. in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Welker
Walton Tree Contest Opens February 15
The Izaak Walton League Tree Contest in Meigs County runs February 15 to April 15 with prizes of 10 7.50 and 5. School pupils may enter by reporting name address age school and grade, species location circumference and butt log length to John C. Bacon Secretary Pomeroy. Entrants may submit multiple entries but only one prize per person.
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John C. Bacon
Izaak Walton League
Pomeroy
Catholics Plan Church Series at Sacred Church
A series of Catholic information lectures will be held in the Social Hall of Sacred Church on Mulberry Ave starting Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. William J. Riley will present topics followed by discussion inviting non Catholics and Catholics to attend and learn.
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Pomeroy
Sacred Church
Mulberry Ave
William J. Riley
Dance at Chester Pomeroy Saturday Night
A square dance is announced for Chester Saturday night February 14 by Denver Rice.
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Chester
Pomeroy
Denver Rice
Birthday Party Honors Betty Koehler at Koehler Home
A birthday party for Bet ty Koehler, student nurse at Holzer Hospital School of Nursing, was held at her parents home on Bryan Place. Attendees included Freddie Houdashelt Norma Betty Wanda Koehler Walter Smith and Curtis Kelly with sandwiches jello birthday cake and coffee served.
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Betty Koehler
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Lewis Koehler
Bryan Place
Freddie Houdashelt
Norma
Betty
Wanda Koehler
Walter Smith
Curtis Kelly
Group 3 of the Women’s Association meeting
Group 3 of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church gathers for a church event. Details focus on participants and activities within the congregation.
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The
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Martt Clinic Adds New Patients in Pomeroy and Ravenswood
New entries at Martt Clinic include George Powell of Pomeroy and Mrs. Eugene Davis of Portland along with Mrs. Fox from Ravenswood West Virginia, signaling clinic growth.
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Pomeroy
Martt Clinic
George Powell
Eugene Davis
Portland
Fox
Ravenswood
W. Va
Women’s Association Members Host Garment Drive
Meeting at Mrs. A. A. Dillard’s Gravel Hill home included Mrs. Rodney Downing Mrs. R. M. Sherman Mrs. Marcus Chambers Mrs. W. H. Juhling and Mrs. Dea Hayes. They made children's garments for the Red Cross and Mr. and Mrs. Dillard served a chicken dinner.
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A. A. Dillard
Gravel Hill
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Rodney Downing
R. M. Sherman
Marcus Chambers
W. H. Juhling
Dea Hayes
Red Cross
Dillard
Local residents host guests and ailing host improves
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Gilkey and family from Laurel Cliff visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Geary. Mr. Geary had pleurisy for a week at his daughter Mrs. Robert Hunnel’s home and is reported improved. Richard Galloway of Sandusky, a Badger Construction Company employee during World War II, was a business visitor Thursday.
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Pearl Gilkey
Richard
Luella Stahl
John
Laurel Cliff
Don Geary
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Martha Terrell
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Hudson
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New York Central Railroad
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Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. Watson
Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Snow Lady
Mrs. Harvey Eastman
Valentine
Ted Wildermuth
Kel-Roy
George Childs
Joe Bryan
Middleport Church News
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Hears College
Fife
PTA Mudeo
Meigs Pomeroy
Hollywood
Alfalfa
Switzer
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Rudy Wissler
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Lana Turner
van Heflin
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William Boyd As
Hopalong Cassidy
Vigilante
Ralph Byrd
Lyle Talbot
Ramsay Ames
Frank Marlo
SUN
Miracle ON 34Th Street
Maureen O’hara
John Payne
Bendvue Pomeroy
Triple Bill
Trailing Danger
Johnny Mack Brown
Rex Bell
Jack Armstrong
John Hart
Joe Brown
Stanley and Livingston
Spencer Tracy
Nancy Kelly
Temple Theatre
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Walton
Catholics Plan
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Play Safe — Bank
Us Citizens National Bank
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