Crest of Rise in Ohio River Expected in Pomeroy Bend
Observers in Pomeroy Bend report conflicting river forecasts from Parkersburg and Huntington. Predictions range from 43 to 47 feet by Thursday, with a possible crest near 47 feet if no further rain occurs. Flood projections place water into local buildings at 48 feet or higher, including Hart & Co. and Hartley and Bennett.
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Klein Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Huntington
Pomeroy Bend
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Muskingum
Zanesville
Middleport
Rer
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Heslop
Point Pleasant
Sycamore St
Pomeroy
Ben Jtana’s
Hart & Co
Hartley and Bennett
Pomeroy Red Cross urges flood readiness along river
Pomeroy leaders and Red Cross Disaster Committee chairman R L Jacobs urge community chairs to organize for possible flood emergencies. Current plans are未 fully formed, but action could begin at a moment's notice despite no major threat expected now. Businesses list premises at risk while references to past floods and school dismissals underscore vigil.
Columbia Grangers Meet For Program And Grange Day Plans
At a Columbia Grange meeting 31 members attended with 25 given obligation as honorary members by Ruth Fogelson. Ray Woodrum received First and Second Degree obligations. Lively singing and remarks by Cassie Castex followed. They planned to redecorate the school auditorium for Grange Day and host a jitney supper next meeting. Meigs County fishing licenses are on sale per Clerk Herman Beards. A public games party is set for March 2 at the Junior Senior High Auditorium to benefit the J S PTA. tickets through students or committee.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohid
Herman Beards
Chilldren
Women's Club Hears Musicale At Meeting
The Middleport Woman's Music Club and families hosted a February musicale at Heath Methodist Church with papers on music at home and nation building. Performers included Mrs. H E Cook, Mrs. C P Bradbury and Virginia Jo Wise, Jo Ann Hildebrand and others, with pieces ranging from piano duets to vocal numbers and instrumental ensembles. The program featured the West Virginia Trio, mixed choruses, and the standout piece Let All My Life Be Music, with Br A R B Hecox and Mrs C M Bennesy on piano and organ. A branch-forced forsythia and pussywillow decor complemented the chancel as the group presented patriotic and sacred selections.
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Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Heath Methodist Church
H. E. Cook
C. P. Bradbury
Virginia Jo Wise
Koelling
Grieg
Malcolm Rol
Jer
Sammy
Nancy
Dicky
Mary Marsha
Jo Ann Hildebrand
Romberg
Hero
Strauss
Delmas Hildebrand
Bob-O-Link
Vander Cook
Emma Jane
Jimmy Buell
Vernon Buell
Middleport- Pomeroy
Nolan Sywachhammer
Pomeroy
Ray Proffit
West, Virginia
Geraldine Layne
Lucille Swackhammer
Evelyn Proffit
iCowen
Charles Gilbert Spross
Br A. RB. Hecox
C. M. Bennesy
John Lambert
Jessie Lansbury
Nona Ervin
Dorothy Roller
Frances Smart
Forsythia
Pussywillow
Ivy Yes
Lyston Pullen
Navy
John Carroll University
iCleveland
A. R. Pullen
Calvin Reichman
Ford Calif
A. R. Woodrum
Clifton
the Heath Methodist Church
Emma
Jane
Jimmie Buell
Mary Baker
Barbara Freeman
Jimmy Hartley
Athens
Paul Swisher
Sidney Russell
Ray Deem
Parkersburg
Charley McNamee
C. P. Bradubry
Howard Kersey
Boyd Kersey
Paul Kersey
Paul Mourning
Charleston
Harvey
William French
O. P. Colegrove
S. Third Ave
John Calhoun
Columbus
Martha Hudson
Doris Bailey
KanajWwha Valley Hospital
Miss Bawley
Herman Bailey
R J
U. S. Army
Elmer Jones
Eulah Jones
Pvt
France
Harald Chase
Marietta
Evangeline Chapter
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Evangeline Club
Earl Knight
Leo Kennedy
P. M
iCrooks
Charles Murray
Harriv Mills
Visi
Max Lambert
Chillicathe
Owen Fink
Gallipolis
Rowley & Reed Hardware
Betz Services Held Sunday At Maddleport Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sophie Betz were held Sunday afternoon at the Maddleport Church of Christ with the Rev. R. C. Burton officiating. Pallbearers included David Farmer, Thomas Longstaff, Rowand French, William Cheobald, C. H. Church, and L. Roush. Out-of-town attendees listed include Herman Wogan and family, Will Wogan, Mr. and Mrs. Merk Roller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fugate, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fugate, Mrs. Lucinda Danew, Mrs. Z. W. Lee, Richard Reed and daughter from Columbus, and others from Huntington, Huntington area, and South Side, W. Va.
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Middlefort
Sophie Betz
Maddleporth Church of Christ
R. C. Burton
David Farmer
Thomas Longstaff
Rowand French
William ‘Cheobald
C. H. ‘Church
C. C. Fugate
Toledo
Merk Roller
Robert Fugate
Tom Fugate
Huntington
Jobn Walter
R. B. Lamb
Lucinda Danew
Z. W. Lee
Richard Reed
Columbus
Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters hold chicken dinner
The annual Past Chiefs chicken dinner at Woodman Hall drew fourteen members seated at a long table with red and white decor. Donations to Red Cross and Pomeroy Woman's Civic Club were given, with members remembered amid health absences. A Middleport Fire Company auxiliary election named Mrs. Robert McElhinney as president and outlined new officers. Community notes list locals and visitations including Navy and Army relatives, church club meetings, and hospital news.
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Meigs Temple of Pythian Sisters
Woodman Hall
Red Cross
Pomeroy Woman’s Civic Club
Meigs County
L. L. Carney
William Ruthergon
Robert McElhinney
Middlepoint Volunteer Fire Company
Charles Wise, Jr
John, Vraman
Duighi Frost
E. O. McKinley
Sidney Russell
American Red Cross
George Meinhart
National Foundation For
iMais. Wise
McElhinney
Frost
Frank Wolfe Reunites with Old Neighbor in Hawaii
In a Hawaii letter dated February 16, Frank Eugene Wolfe writes of meeting former neighbor Roger Beech during a layover on the voyage. Wolfe, a sailor, recalls assisting a stranger with post office directions before recognizing Beech, now the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beech. Both men report good health and share a lengthy talk.
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Middleport
Edgar Wolfe
Grant St. Frank
Eugene Wolfe
Hberts
Hawaii
Anoser
Roger Beech
Charles Beech
Wolfe
Roger
Meigs County Couples Get Marriage Licenses
Meigs County Probate Court issued marriage licenses to several couples. Names listed include Marl Peach age 19 and Betty Wilson agent from Letart. Donald Butler age 23 and Erma Ames age 21 from Middleport. Gyen W Va Florida Casio age 21. Borby Lee Lanham age 24 from Humington. Mime Burns age 17 from Route 3 Middleport. John W Cali age 21 from Sladdepwnt. Betty Lou Jongson Chesntye Ri.
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Meigs
Marl Peach
Lela
Betty Wilson
Letart Donald Butler
Eva
Erma Ames
Middleport
Proud Starcher
Gyen
John W. Cali
Sladdepwnt
Betty Lou Jongson
Chesntye Ri
Roeksprings Grange Meets With 46 Members Present
Frank Giueser presided over Rocksprimngs Grange No. 22345 Friday night at the Grange Hall with 46 members attending. Lucille Leifhen announced a party for wards of the Meigs County Children's Home, no date set. An offers meeting is planned for Friday March 16. Memorial program led by Glass Morgan. Refreshments served by the committee. next meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Snowden.
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Pomeroy
Frank Giueser Naster
Rocksprimngs Grange No
Grange Hall
Lucille Leifhen
Meigs County
Glass Morgan
Jecucec
William Morgan
Arnold Snowden
Russell family receives sun's personal belongings
Mr and Mrs W Russell of Union Ave received the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to their son Harold W Russell. The family also took possession of his personal belongings after the ruling on action last fall.
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Pomeroy
Mix
Melin W. Russell
Union Ave
Ilarold W. Russell
Millions Switch To Mutton Suet Idea For Chest Colds
Mothers nationwide embrace Penetro with mutton suet as a home remedy for chest colds. The ad touts Penetro as counter irritant and pain reliever and notes its aromatic inhalation soothing chest irritation. It claims science improved grandma’s old method and urges readers to buy a double supply at 85 cents.
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America
Grandma
Grandina
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Middleport Social Notes
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Rodney Downing
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Eddie Dempshev
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John Wayne
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George
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Ward Bond
Elizabeth Risdon
Audrey Long
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Diana Lynn
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Bill Folwards
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Gene Autry
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