New $51,000 Fire Truck Delivered in Middleport
Middleport received its new $51,000 fire truck Saturday afternoon with sirens. John Vroman became fire chief, succeeding Sidney Russell, as the all white streamlined pumper arrived from Battle Creek driven by S. McGee. The department also added 2,100 feet of hose, modern equipment making the unit one of Southern Ohio’s best equipped.
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Middleport
John Vroman
Sidney Russell
Henry Hennesy
S. McGee
Battle Creek
Mich
Pomeroy
Vroman
Ohio
Pomeroy Fireman's Ball a Roaring New Year Event
The Pomeroy Fireman's Association calls the 45th annual New Year's Ball a major success. Proceeds from the dance at Pomeroy Junior High School go to the National War Fund, with an estimated total around 130 dollars. Music by the Klein Rats. seniors Lois Ann Neutzling Patty Watson Betty Mae Couch sang plus an encore. Ninety prizes awarded including five door prizes. first prize a 25 dollar War Bond.
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Pomeroy High School
Lois Ann Neutzling
Patty Watson
Betty Mae Couch
Death Notice of James O'Riley in Dayton
James O'Riley 48 of Dayton died Thursday night found by his wife. Funeral 2:30 PM Tuesday at Finsterwald Chapel with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Helen Ohlinger and three sons and a daughter. one child died here. Mrs O'Riley is niece of William Young who reared her after her father Stephen Ohlinger died from mining injuries.
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Stephen Ohlinger
Could Henry VII Have Had Stomach Ulcer Pains
History notes Henry VIII gorged on food and suffered afterward. Advertisement promotes Udga relief for ulcer and stomach pains, gas, heartburn, and bloating. Offers 25c box with double money back. Athens Pharmacy and drug stores.
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Henry VII
Istory
Athens Pharmacy and
Adv
Meigs County Leads War Fund Quotas in Ohio Counties
Meigs County is credited with 62.54 percent of its quota while Gallia shows 60.29 percent and Vinton 65.91 percent. Washington records 19.13 percent and Athens 98.99 percent as county results for the National War Fund chaired by Oscar E. Barkey and T. Kline Hamilton. Proceeds from the New Year’s Fireman’s Ball were turned over to the local NW chairman.
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Meigs County
The
Middleport Social Notes Highlights 25-Year Masons Honor
Middleport Lodge No. 363 F and A M to honor members with 25 years of service in a special pro gram Tuesday evening January 4. Past Grand Master James W. Morgan of Jackson to present the twenty five year buttons, followed by an oyster supper. Garden Club meets January 3 at Mrs Lawrence Milhoans home with Mrs A A Dillard presiding. Contract club host Mrs Claude Durgee entertained guests at N Second Ave. Willis Aleshire hosted a stag party with members husbands as guests.
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Middleport
Middleport Lodge No
James W. Morgan
Jackson
Middleport Garden Club
Lawrence Milhoan
N. Fourth Ave
A. A. Dillard
Claude Durgee
N. Second Ave
Gordon Harris
Columbus
Willis Aleshire
Christmas Holidays Bring Visits Across Towns
Miss Phyllis Diles of Columbus spent Christmas with her parents on Beech Street. Charles Jividen of Racine hosted a holiday dinner at his grandmother Emma Jividen’s home in Racine. Several locals, including Mrs. Charles Bennett and Chief Higgins family, faced illnesses and recoveries. Members of the Stewart and Smith families traveled between New York, Columbus, and Warren for holiday visits. Army and WAC personnel connected to Dayton and Washington moved or visited relatives. A Columbus area pastor, Rev. L. R. Wilson, recovered from a ruptured appendix after emergency care in Columbus.
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Phyllis Diles
Columbus
L. D. Diles
Beech St
Charles Jividen
Racine
Emma Jividen
Diles
Charles Bennett
L. B. Higgins
Higgins
Frank Higgins
George Buchannan
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Margaret Sauer
Margaret Isabelle Stewart
Dorothy Nell Stewart
New York
O. H. Stewart
A. W. McKay
Vesta McCoy
WSCS
Heath Methodist Church
McKay
W. W. Clark
Toledo
Fred Schroath
Charleston
Ann
Clifford Ervin
John K. Smith Jr
Warren
John K. Smith
Wallace Amberger
Patterson Field
Dayton
Rawlings
Bill Hubbard
Harold Hubbard
C. H. Wise Sr
Ginny Wise
M. Settle
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Nancy Eaton
W.V. O.W. Reserve
Clyde Winebrenner
Pvt
Louise Winebrenner
WAC
Daytona Beach
Fla
Miami Beach
Winebrenner
Washington, D. C
Daytona
Emmett Manley
Athens County
L. R. Wilson
First Baptist Church
Greenfield
Servicemen and Cadets Reach From Coast to Coast
A. S. Robert J. Lewis, recently transferred to San Antonio, Texas, qualified as Army Air Corps pilot and will continue training. Thirteen of fifty students passed with high honors. Others: Sgt. and Mrs. Wallace W. Amberger on furlough from Patterson Field in Minersville and Racine. Cadet Jimmy Smith of Scotland finishing RAF training in Pensacola. Arthur Ebersbach Jr. returning from the Pacific aboard U S S Colorado for furlough with his parents in Pomeroy. Robert Darst promoted to sergeant at Wendover Field Utah. Sgt. George Schmoll guest of Middleport and Columbus. Milton Edison Wessa visiting Hollywood grandparents on shore duty from his ship. Pvt. Lawrence Hilldore leaving Camp Mackall after furlough.
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A. S
Robert J. Lewis
San Antonio
Texas
Army Air Corps
Margaret Bauer
Pomeroy
A. S. Robert
Wallace W. Amberger
Patterson Field
Ohio
Minersville
Racine
Jimmy Smith
Scotland
Pensacola
Fla
Theodore Reed
Pacific
U.S.S
Colorado
Arthur Ebersbach, Jr
California
Arthur Ebersbach
U. S. Navy
Robert Darst
David Darst
Wendover Field
Utah
George Schmoll
Oregon
Middleport
Columbus
Milton Edison Wessa
Edison Wessa
Ed. Wessa
Hollywood
Cal
Pvt
Lawrence Hilldore
T. G. Hilldore
Camp Mackall
N. C
Pvt. Hilldare
Parachute Field Artillery
Fort Benning
Pomeroy Five Hundred Club Christmas Party Honors and Guests
The Annual Christmas party of the Five Hundred Club at the Martin Hotel featured hosts Mr and Mrs Edgar Ebersbach. High scores were earned by Henry Ewing Edgar Ebersbach second Mrs Henry Ewing third and Clair Karr fourth. A gift exchange followed at the lighted Christmas tree. Other social notes mention Mrs Harold Cunningham hosting guests from E Main Street and relatives from Albany Portsmouth Columbus and Forest Run.
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Pomeroy
Edgar Ebersbachs
Martin Hotel
Ebersbach
Henry Ewing
Edgar Ebersbach
Clair Karr
Appeals for More Clothing Donations in Meigs County
POMEROY Mrs. Claude Durst Meigs County chair man of the Women's Salvage Unit says only two small bundles of clothing have been donated for war relief. She urges residents to gather usable clothing for men women and children and drop items at the mayor's office for sorting and preparation for the cleaners.
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Pomeroy
Claude Durst
Meigs County
Women’s Salvage
Meigs County Clerks and Trustees Meet January 12
There will be a meeting of all Clerks and Trustees of Meigs County at the Court House January 12 at 8 00 p m. All members are requested to be present.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy and Middleport News Highlights Page Two
Page two scene from Pomeroy and Middleport covers local council actions at the May meeting. Notable items include street repairs, water line updates, and a report on the school calendar adjustments. Community events and a brief obituary note supplement the page.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
CSO Meeting and Honor Roll Tribute in Glouster
In Glouster at Legion Hall the CSO gathered for a Friday night meeting followed by a public games party. Marcella Jonas directed the opening number America and Mrs Agnes Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance. The mayor treasurer reported $41.44 remaining after two bills totaling $3.10. A $20 bill to George Thompson for Honor Roll work was approved. The roll honors Torrice Ramento and Harold Vare with gold stars.
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Glouster
CSO
Legion Hall
Marcella Jonas
America
Agnes Clark
Thomas Williams
George Thompson
Torrice Ramento
Italy
Harold Vare
Soldiers and families share furloughs and letters
Readers across Jacksonville and nearby towns report soldiers home on leave and mail from service members. John E Williams and A M 2 c of Trimble return to base. Jack Zimmer visits Hammond after eleven days at home. A R Mac Bryson writes from Puerto Rico about Christmas with a WCTU hostess and a late night radio program. Holiday guests include Pvt Steven Banfield at Camp McCall and the Mitchell and Banfield families of Lorain. Richard Buchman, with the Marines in the Southwest Pacific, notes a 10-inch pet lizard and mentions Gary Cooper, Una Merkel, Phyllis Brooks, and Gene Tunney visiting his station.
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Glouster
John E. Williams
A. M
Onorset Point
R. L
James Williams
Jacksonville
Jack Zimmer
Hammond
Albert Zimmer
E. K. Bryson
A. R. Mac John M Bryson
Puerto Rico
Rivera
WCTU
United States
Fred West
Steven Banfield
Paratroop Infantry
Camp McCall
N. C
James Mitchel
Ellen Sue
Arthur Banfield
Lorain
Willard Buchman
Richard
Marines
Southwest Pacific
Gary Cooper
Una Merkel
Phyllis Brooks
Gene Tunney
Edith Bowen Grimes Up Easter Star Meeting
Miss Edith Bowen W M of the Pomeroy Order of Easter Star announces a regular chapter meeting Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple.
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Pomeroy
Edith Bowen
W.M
The
Pomeroy Order of Easter Star
Masonic Temple
New Year Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Bulloch
Broad Street hosts Mr and Mrs John Bulloch served a New Year's chicken dinner at noon Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs E K Bryson and children Mary Isabel Margie Ernie Arthur and Billy and Mr and Mrs Robert Bulloch and daughter Donna Lee of Athens.
Carrie Jackson Dies at Jacksonville Home
Mrs. Carrie Jackson aged 87 wife of Aaron Jackson died at her Jacksonville home after a brief illness. A 40 year Jacksonville resident she leaves only her husband. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 PM in United Brethren Church with Rev. Roy Standiford officiating, burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Glouster Christmas Visits With Local Families
Glouster residents and relatives gathered for Christmas with James Gibbs and Lena Wolfe at Trimble, with Donna Lee Bulloch visiting Athens after holidays. Helen and Kathryn Dennison from Washington stayed through January 1, Kathryn later returned to government work in D C. Sgt Walter Gillespie spent Christmas at home before returning to Fort Bliss Texas after a 12 day furlough.
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Donna Lee Bulloch
Bri. K. Bryson
John Bulloch
Athens
Helen
Kathryn Dennison
Washington
D. C
Glouster
William Welsch
Kathryn
Walter E. Gillespie
Fort Bliss
Texas
Fannie Gillespie
Ernest Smith
Raymond Gillespie
Grover Gillepsie
Craig Rites To Be Sunday
Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Craig will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home in Glouster. Rev. W. A. Wilson of Newark will officiate and Maplewood Cemetery will be the burial site. He served as pastor of the Church of God in Glouster and had lived there over 40 years. Survived by wife Caroline, daughter Elma Lehew, sons Charles Francis and Harry, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dena preceded him in death. he also leaves a half brother John of McArthur and sisters Margaret Patton of Wellston and Sadie Clatworthy of Oak Hill W Va.
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Andrew Jackson Craig
Harry
Newark
Glouster
W. A. Wilson
Maplewood Cemetery
Craig
Church of God
Caroline
Elma Lehew
Charles
Francis
Harry Craig
Dena
John
McArthur
Margaret Patton
Wellston
Sadie Clatworthy
Oak Hill
W. Va
Detroit man visits three daughters in Ohio towns
James Milhoan of Detroit spent two weeks visiting his three daughters in Chauncey Greens Run and Trimble. Milhoan was for many years a resident of the community.
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Detroit
Ray Hammond
Chauncey
Lawrence Gillett
Greens Run
Harry Sharp
Trimble
Milhoan
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Unday
Iremen
James O'Riley
Tri Lustre Cleaners
Meigs War Fund
Middleport Social Notes
Garden Club
Entertains Club
Meigs
UN Abel
Pomeroy Sun
Mon
Claudette Colbert
Paulette Goddard
Veronica Lake
Sonny Tufts
Middleport Sun
Claudia
Robert Young
Dorothy McGuire
Ina Clare Reginald Gardner
Technicolor Cartoon
Bendvue
Sun
Hedy Lamarr
Spencer Tracy
Dohn
Garfield Frank Morgan
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Harold Cunningham
E. Main St
Ed Lasch
Albany
M. L. Cunningham
Portsmouth
Ann Baily
John Baily
Forest Run
Red Cross Sewing Club
Hazel Holter
H. R. Holter
Helen Renshaw
Annette Seyfried
Gladys Dill
Alan Dill
Chester Road
Holzer Hospital
Pauline Sherman
Charles Tedrow
O. B. Elberfeld
Harrisonville Road
Effie Warren
Reedsville
Coolville
Mary Reeder
Minnie Barnett
Etvendhie Hall
Cedric Draper
Stanley Skinner
Pvts
Rolland Higgins
Howard E. Zarley
Charles L. White
Raymond M. Sayre
W. L. McDonald
Gene Rice
Gail Bingman
Piggie’ Molnar
Freddie Zimmer
Norman Lowery
Calvin Reedy
Willie Stires
L. F. Zukowski
Ernest Cartwright
John Moody
W. N. McClellan
Tom Wood
Andrew Ginnan
Robert McCutcheon
Charles Jennice
Paul E. McClellan
Joseph Molnar
George Marquis
Ralph Dugan
Pfe
Carl Snyder
John Stevens
William McAfoose
William Howard
Ralph Rothery
Kenneth Sawyer
Jack Turner
Vern G. Hall
Arthur Jago
Walden Deal
Alex Lenzvel
Eugene Snyder
James Kearns
Adam Orzekowsky
Pluto
Adlerika Petrolagar
Jon Scotts
Carter
Little
Minnesota
Kittle Lumber & Supply Co
Glouster Corning
Carrie Jackson
Mrs
Carrie
Mr. and
James Gibbs
Lena Wolfe
Gibb
John Wolfe
Harold Vaughan
Marietta
Varnist
Pomeroy Cement
Wlys
Glouster — Funeral Services
James Milhoan
Schmoll
Luckoff
Guardians of
Chrysler Corporation
Major Bowes
Teugsoat Cos
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