New Leader Speaks at Pomeroy Chamber Meeting
Ed H. Condon, newly elected president, urged Meigs County development through a stronger Chamber of Commerce. He framed the group as a forum for county ownership, pushed a robust membership drive to fund a full time secretary, and opened the floor for future tasks. The gathering at Hotel Martin included a dinner, with no regular monthly dinners planned going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ed H. Condon
Condon
Chamber of Commerce
Eee
Hotel Martin
Plan Friday Program At Rutland Church
Rutland Christian Church members and friends are asked to gather at 7:30 PM Friday February 28. The youth under Pastor J P Miller will perform stunts and music, followed by Bradbury Church youths presenting The Calamity Howler. Potluck supper at 8 45 in the basement. Ladies Class hosts a fellowship feast with a silver offering for the flower fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Christian Church
J. P. Miller
Bradbury
Lee Brown
Ethel Taylor
Education Committees Hear Supt Essex
Supt M W Essex addressed a joint session of Ohio Senate and House Education committees in Columbus on continuing contract legislation for public education. He spoke at the request of the Ohio Education Association, accompanied by Mrs Essex.
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Middleport
M. W. Essex
Senate
House Education
Ohio Legislature
Columbus
Essex
Ohio Education Association
Ohio Valley Camp organized in Pom eroy under Royal Neighbors
Middleport notes that Mrs. Charles Howard, district deputy, helped form the first new Ohio camp in 12 years in Pom eroy. Mrs. Nellie Murray of Toledo aided the ceremony as state supervisor. Gallipolis will perform initiation once the charter arrives next month. Officers elected include Miss Luella Durst as oracle, Rachel McBride past oracle, Hazel Clark vice oracle, Hazel Stout chancellor, Elizabeth Campbell recorder, Caddie Wickham receiver, Faye Wildermuth mar shal, Helen Fisher assistant mar shal, Lottie Cohen inner sentinel, Theria Hood outer sentinel, Mabel Beards Edith Ament Pearl McBride, June Hysell flag bearer, Mrs Wickham pianist.
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Middleport
Charles Howard
Royal Neighbors of America
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Pomeroy
Nellie Murray
Toledo
Howard
Gallipolis
Luella Durst
Oracle
Rachel McBride
Hazel Clark
Hazel Stout
Elizabeth Campbell
Caddie Wickham
Faye Wildermuth
Helen Fisher
Lottie Cohen
Inner Sentinel
Theria Hood
Outer Sentinel
Mabel Beards
Edith Ament
Pearl McBride
June Hysell
Mrs. Wickham
Community Concert patrons hear Helen Jepson in Ath ens
Holders of season tickets to the Ath ens Community Concert series attended last night to hear Metropolitan Opera singer Helen Jepson. Mrs. Clark greeted the artist at a post concert reception, while Willis Anthony heads to North Carolina for work as a camp carpenter.
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Athens
Cedric Clark
Carla
Helen Jepson
Metropolitan Opera
Clark
Miss Jepson
Willis Anthony
North Carolina
Anthonys
Lancaster
S. Fourth Ave
Anthony and Son
Charles Wood
Wilmington
Del
DuPont Company
Wood
New York City
First Baptist Church
R. N. Barnes
Herman Bennett
E. A. Bennett
Broadway
Charleston
Joseph Padden
Fostoria
Adolph Faehnle
Gallipolis
Paddens
Gene Bennett
Albert Bennett
S. Second Ave
Frances Bowen
General Hospital
Eben Bowen
Junior High Gym Hosts Sports Night With Local Teams
The Junior High School gym buzzed with volleyball, basketball, and ping pong as Gallipolis teams provided competition. Wednesday sessions invite community men and are sponsored by the local recreation commission.
WPA Office Moves Into Meigs County Courthouse
Meigs County courthouse welcomes a WPA office into two rear courtroom rooms. County commissioners continue alterations to create suitable space. a new hallway will connect to the county engineer’s office with a temporary entrance via the courtroom. Final work includes courtroom painting and a new jury box as spaces reconfigure.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
WPA
Pomeroy Social Notes A mix of marriages births and club notices
Ola Radford and Robert D. Joseph wed in Covington Kentucky on November 18 1940. The bride is a Chester High and Capital Beauty School graduate employed at Martin Beauty Salon in Columbus. Mr Joseph is stationed at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Pomeroy Garden Club meets March 3 at the Ohio Power office with a dinner demonstration replacing a prior event. Rev McFarland will conduct services at First Baptist Church in Pomeroy. Vaughan B. Crites and wife announce the birth of a nine and a half pound daughter born Wednesday at Lincoln Hill. Mr Crites heads the Farm Security Office here. Homer Marchington and Jacob Roller hosted visitors from Dexter and Racine. Mrs Roller is recovering after illness.
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Mr. Joseph
Camp Shelby, Miss
Pomeroy
Vaughan B. Crites
Lincoln Hill
Crites
Athens
Farm Security Office
Homer Marchington
Dexter
Jacob Roller
Mulberry Ave
Sally Allison
Racine
Joint Service Planned For Day of Prayer
Middleport women of four churches plan a World Day of Prayer service at Heath Methodist Church Friday at 2 pm. The theme Thy Kingdom Come will be led by presidents of four missionary societies Mrs Ross Pullin Mrs Oscar Roush Miss Anna Weed and Mrs H A Rothrock with special music and prayers. All women are urged to attend.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Ross Pullin
First Baptist Church
Oscar Roush
Church of Christ
Anna Weed
First Presbyterian
H. A. Rothrock
Heath Methodist
Superintendent办公 Office Moves to Courthouse
Superintendent C. Chapman and assistant completed relocation of the office to the courthouse after moving from the old post office on W. Second St. The new quarters occupy rooms formerly used by the common pleas judge with Judge Clark relocating to the rear of the courtroom.
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Pomeroy — County School
C. ©. Chapman
W. Second St
Common Pleas
Judge Clark
Benefit Is Successful at Liberty Theater
The Sophomore Class sponsored the film event The Ram parts We Watch at the Liberty Theater and reported a financial success. Plans continue for the annual Freshman Reception. A special matinee drew school children on Tuesday afternoon.
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Middleport
Ramparts
Liberty Theater
Real Estate Taxes Due by March 10
POMEROY County Treasurer Lee Archer announced real estate taxes can be paid up to March 10 with a penalty. Tax collections are well above last year, with $52,462.71 received by Thursday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Lee Archer
Archer
Laymen's Week at Heath M. E. Church
Laymen's Week observed at Heath Methodist Church in MIDDLEPORT with morning talks and mid week meeting led by Rev. H A Rothrock. Rev T W Shoemaker of Athens spoke on Being a Good Layman. Meetings continue through Lent with March 27 tentative next gathering at O B Stout home.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
T. W. Shoemaker
Athens
H. E. Cook
Gordon Harris
Meigs County
WPA
Hattie Smith
Roy Barnes
O. B. Stout
Courthouse Office Hours Expanded at Noon
Probate Judge E. R. Titus will keep his office open during the noon hour to aid the public while other courthouse offices close from 11 30 to 1 o'clock.
Youngs change residence in Minersville move
Mr and Mrs Tennyson Young relocated from the John Qualey property at Kerrs Run to the Forbes property in Minersville.
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Minersville
Tennyson Young
John Qualey
Kerrs Run
Forbes
Global Bible Published In 1039 Languages Since Printing
The Bible has reached 1.404 billion volumes in 1039 languages and dialects since printing began. This milestone highlights vast religious distribution and linguistic diversity across regions and eras.
Birthday Dinner Honors Ruth Ann Gaul in Racine
Mr and Mrs Jake Gaul hosted a family dinner on Feb 19 for Ruth Ann Gauls fourth birthday. Guests included Frank Gaul Wickham Eldon Gaul and others from Chester. Community notes mention Sutton Township trustees approving road projects and budget plans.
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Racine
Jake Gaul
Racine-Pomeroy Road
Ruth Ann
Frank Gaul
John Wickham
Eldon Gaul
Chester
Sutton Township
Racine Home
Crit Bradford
Columbus
Maston Roberts
Roberts
G. W. Roberts
Dixie Spencer
Charles Spencer
Paul Sayre
Sullivan Sayre
Lige Williams
Dwight
Monroe Gatewood
Howard Hardway
Gallipolis
Martin Gandee
Gayle
Meadowlark State Bird Tally Across Seven States
The western meadowlark is the state bird of Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming, reflecting its wide regional ties.
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States
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Wyoming
Presbyterian Leaders To Meet Tonight
In MIDDLEPORT a special joint meeting of the Session and church trustees is set for 7 30 tonight led by Rev Henry L Carr to plan the Every Member Canvass and activities for the new church year beginning April 1. The Young Adults Fellowship Group will meet Friday at 6 30 with a covered dish supper and installation of officers. Rev Carr will speak on Our Part in the Work of the Church and a recreational program is planned.
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Middleport
The
Presbyterian Church
Henry L. Carr
Carr
Minister’s Association Meeting Set at Racine Church
The Meigs County Ministerial Association will meet March 3 at 10 o'clock at Racine Methodist Church. Rev. Walter McCarley leads devotions, and Rev. Kuether of Pomery Federated Church will discuss The Minister and Local Politics. Luncheon served at noon. reservations requested by March 1.
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Racine
Meigs County
Dog licenses surge in Meigs County as deadline nears
POMEROY officials report 2753 dog tags sold by Thursday afternoon amid warnings of action against violators. Many owners rushed to purchase tags, though officials say the total remains short of the expected final tally.
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Meigs Co
Pomeroy
New Marshfield Man Returns to Work After TONJON No. 3
Everett Gould of New Marshfield Ohio near Athens says TONJON No. 3 relieved his five year health decline. He suffered neuritis pains stomach disorders dizzy spells and heart fluttering and credits the remedy with better sleep appetite strength and a return to work.
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Everett Gould
New Marshfield
Ohio
Athens
Debcarbo Coal Company
Methodist Church
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