Pomeroy Board President Stanley Takes Office
Dr P E Stanley was elected president of the Pomeroy Board of Education succeeding J O Roedel at a morning organizational meeting. Ralph Graves became vice president and J R Foster clerk treasurer. The year’s achievements include a new football field with lights and scoreboard, a steel deck stadium seating 1200, and improved facilities across four village schools. Superint endent W A Smith was named president of the Ohio Exempted Village Superintendents Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoedel
Webster
Smith
Pomeroy Boosters, Inc
Ohio
Columbus
Sugar Run
Bach Central
Sugar Run Pr
Sugar Run School
Central
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Christmas Gatherings
The Middleport community gathered for a Women’s Organization dinner at the Cheshire Baptist Church with 23 members and a gift exchange at Mrs. Allen Hughes home. Highlights include officers and attendees such as Marcella Rice, Elizabeth Mulford, Vida Allensworth, and Jean Reynolds, plus reports of residents visiting, furloughs, and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddleport— Women's Organization
The
Cheshire Baptist
Little House
Elizabeth Mulford
Allen Hughes
Gravel Hil
Marcella Rice
Hughes
Vida Allensworth
Betty Hamrick
Jean Reynolds
Roberta Kail
Mary Jane Neal
Clara Thomas
Phyllis Hawley
Ian Kirby
Garnet Kirby
Grace Shamblin
Edith Shambblin
Ruth Mack
Odellack
Jewell Martin
Elpha Orion
Violet, Russell
Mildred Scott
Frances Long
Elizabeth Muttford
Ruth Roush
Lorena Reynolds
Mary Hughes
Relatives and neighbors gather during holiday visits
Guests of relatives include Dr and Mrs Charles Crew of Lancaster Mr and Mrs Thomas Ervin and family of Gallipolis relocate to Sally McCormick property on S Second Ave The Daniel Thompson sons move to Lynford Johnson home on S Second Ave Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of Columbus visit as holiday guests Mrs Gennette Russell Fleck injures hip while at church in Chicago recovering in St Francis Hospital Evanston IL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stark
Chicago
Fieck
Pomeroy
Karl Rothermurd
Sameritan Hospital
West Palm Beach
Fla
Rs. Rothermund
Rothermunds
Rothermund
WVOW
Mason
Terry Gallagher
Charleston
G. P. Gallagher
Fred Whitlock
Kent
James Whitlock
Camp Breckenridge
Willis Aleshire
Tommy Chambers
Herbert Chambers
Dayton
Florence Bush
Kenya
Francis Bush
Bush
Roger
David
Paul Grim
Wheeling
Victor Grim
South Second Ave
Portsmouth
Dana Byers
Bob and
Beverly
Toledo
Byers
da Reuben Beck
Walda Byers
Huntington
Leland ‘Griffith
Hurricane
W. Va
Becks
Mary Root
Clarence Root
Root
Michael Bart
Susan Irene
Chillicothe
William Hawley
John ‘Stefwater
Long Island
Daisie Saunders
Charles. Crew
Lancaster
Thomas Ervin
Gallipolis
Sally’ McCormick
S. Second Ave
Daniel Thompsons
Lynford Johnson
Harry Johnson
Columbus
David Farmer
Gernette Russell Fleck
St. Francis Hospital
Evanston
Freck
Helen
Virginia Burns Rickman
New York City
John Burns
Ronald Rickman
Virginia Rickman
Ronald
Tal
Bryant
Rutland
John Klein
Judy
Johnny
Point Pleasant
L. L. Roush
William Meier
William, Jr
Mt. Vernon
R. T. West
Aaron Kelton
Holzer Hospital
Charles Ward
E.main St
C. M. Ward
James T. Ward
Rose Mary Ward
Victor Miller
Robert F. Mees
Michael
Mr. Mees
Floyd Maes
Sayre Rites Wednesday in Great Bend Church Service
Local notes record social gatherings in Pomeroy and nearby towns. Mrs Glenn Dill hosted the Twin City Garden Club on E Main St with Miss Erna Jesse as a guest and prizes awarded to several members. Luther League and Federated Church youth groups held year end socials with multiple attendees and plans for future activities. Funeral services are planned for Mrs Fannie Sayre, 71, at the Great Bend Methodist Church with burial in Letart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Luther League
Arthur Price
Roy Mayer
William Mayer
C. F. Lytle
Thurma Milhoan
Martha Jane Karr
Joan Wood
Mickey Williams
Jimmy Fussell
Price
Pomekur
Federated Church
Harald Hess
Ethel Lowery
Monda
Fannie Sayre
Great Bend
Great Bend Methodist Church
Thomas E. Sayre
Thomas D
Paul W
Charles B. Sal- Grover Salser
Raone
Maud Gibbs
Racine
Dwaine Sayre
Rutland Sayre
Paul Sayre
Hwings
Burhad
Letart
Two Named For Defense In Civil Network Announced
Mayors Sidney A. Spencer of Pamjeray and Sidney Russell of Middleport named assistant directors to work with C. E. Blakeslee in the county wide civil defense program. From Middleport, Charles McMaster will represent the town as a defense official and James O'Brien of Pomeroy is named assistant director for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Pamjeray
Sidney Russell
Middleport
C. E. Blakeslee
J Charles McMaster
James O'Brien
Lente wiNece
Man Found Dead on Hill Near Infirmary
Jesse H. Gandee 75 was found dead yesterday afternoon on a hillside near the county infirmary after being missing since Sunday. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled exhaustion as the cause. He is survived by three daughters Mollie Bookman Lucy Sheets and Lois Circle and two brothers FL Gandee and Dudley Gandee. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Thursday at the Morrig Chapel near Racine with burial in the nearby cemetery. Friends may call at the Ewing funeral home Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jesse H. Gandeé
County Infirmary
William Smith
Henry Ewing
Kr. Gandee
Threeters
Mollie Bookman
iChaster
Lucy Sheets
Louisburg
W. Va
Lois Circle
Salemy
Lon W. Boring Dies After Car Collision in Lisbon Ohio
Lon W. Boring 61 a longtime Columbiana County warden died after being struck by a car while talking to hunters near Lisbon. Born June 7 1889 in Reedsville he lived in Lisbon 44 years. Survived by wife Mary three daughters four sons 12 grandchildren three brothers two sisters and his father. Funeral services were held with many relatives in attendance.
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Lon W. Boring
Lisbon
Ohio
John
Boring
Lugille Sraith
E. M. Ruth
Glen Goring
Juanita
Richard Boring
Tona Boring
John Hetzer
Jiva Bering
Don Petty
Columbiana County
The
Reedsville
Metisga
Thorn Rites Conducted In Meigs County And More
Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs Lillian Thorn BE Main EE. The Vernon siblings Frank Vernon and Mrs Tohim were known as The Vernons. Mrs Thorn a registered nurse and former touring skating champion spent years worldwide. Survived by daughter Mrs Jaman Peterson and three grandchildren in Los Angeles mother Mrs Rena Brock Vienna and niece Mrs Lillian Wheeler Parkersburg. Meigs County Farm Bureau Women Chorus rehearsal set for Wednesday at Mrs Graham’s Springlove home at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Rena T. Brock
Vienna
W. Va
Lillian L. Wheeler
Parkersburg
New Years Quiet Day Recounts In Middleport and Pomroy
On the first Monday of 1952 Middleport and Pomroy reported a quiet New Year with two intoxication arrests and two minor accidents causing only property damage. Miss Tillie Schornday fell at a drug store entrance, injuring her sister Katie Schorn. Tillie to be discharged soon, sister still injured at Meigs General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mont Pomeroy
Tillie Schorn
Meigs General Hospital
Ima
Stark’s
Katie Schorn
Sehorn
Mayor Levies Fine In Intoxication Case
Ray Frazier iv was arrested Saturday night by Chief C. E. Parker and fined 18.70 dollars in Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court after pleading guilty to intoxication. He pleaded innocent to resisting an officer and was bound over to the Meigs County Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ray Frazier
C. E. Parker
Sidney T. Russell
Frazier
Meigs
County Grand
Backache relief with Deans Pills ad claims
An aged advertisement promotes Deans Pills as a cure for backache, fatigue, headaches, and frequent urination caused by stress, cold, or diet. It asserts the pill is a mild diuretic used by millions for over 40 years and promises relief by flushing kidney waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Tibet
Deen
Meigs County seal sale totals 2042.90 short of goal
Miss Frieda Faebrie, treasurer of the Meigs County Tuberculosis Association, reports Christmas seal sales reached 2042.90, leaving 557.10 to reach the county goal of 26001. Officials hope late returns will cover the gap and fund 1951 expansion. Preliminary figures show 1415 contributors contacted. Wayne Gibbons and Ben Philson praised the county for its strong response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frieda Faebrie
Meigs County Tuberculosis Association
Edison Hobhstetner
Ben Fhilson
Wayne Gibbons
Tuberculosis Association
Meigs County
Lodge to Install Officers at Woodman Hall
Fides Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythias will install new officers for 1953 at the Thursday meeting in Woodman Hall. The rank of Page will be conferred on two candidates. Plans for the lodge's third birthday in March will be discussed. Several Grand Lodge officers are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Woodman Hall
Ailso
Eee Lodge
Marth
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Athens Messenger
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School Boards Association
Southeastern Uni
Walter E. Wolfe
Wolfe
Henry Werry
Rec Five
Werry
St. Joseph
Saryancea
Meddleport
Tar Boots
Susan Hayward
van Heflin
Boris Karloff
Bob Hope
Disabled Veterans of America
Middleport Social Notes
Christy Ann Barsotti
Enzo Barsotti
Jimmy Butcher
Elaine Hackett
Butch Cullen
Michael Bratton
Kathy Bratton
Polly Ann McKinney
Stephen
Stephanie Pullen
Rita Nieri
Worma Jean Stewart
Chester Rice
H. BE
Perf Hemlock
UNION
Barry Fitzgerald
Nancy Olsen
Lyle Beltenger
Insiia Bergman Mario Vitale Renzo Cesans
Maria Sponza
Directed By
Roberto Rassellini
Sayre
Pomeroy Social Notes
Garden Club
Luther League Party
Glenn Dill
Clarence Karr
Millersport
Mc. Karr
Dana Karr
Clair Karr
Margaret Dyerr
A. T .Benneman
Niles
Otio Kautz
Roy Tracy, Jr
Lawrenceburg
Wing
William Grueser
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Zanesville
Kennilworth Nease
Helen Nease
Spring Ave
Thorn
Whitney Ingraham
Meigs County Farm Bureau Women's Chorus
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Ass
A. G. Gibson
Ohio Valley Bank
Gallipolis, Ohio
Lodge
Altmans
Elberfelds
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