Improved Disaster Organization Promised by Red Cross Chapter
A Meigs County Red Cross disaster committee meeting highlighted by the difference between government and Red Cross relief. Miss Alice Cutler urged permanent county disaster service to prevent past missteps, noting Red Cross care for disaster victims is need based and not repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Edison Hobstetter
Alice Cutler
Cincinnati
J. H. Grate
Middleport
E. F. Robinson
Spencer
Miss Cutler
Congress
Norman Kloes
Hobhstetter
Miss Culter
Marriage Licenses and a Public Partition Notice
Marriage licenses are issued to Noel A. Goddard and Gaye Williams both of Pomeroy. Also listed are Acton Bragg and Frances Venable of Pomeroy, Clarence Fife of Cheshire and Martha Jane Osler of Chester Rt 2, F Emerson Wood of Middleport and Betty J. Meadows of Middleport, Rolland Llewellyn in U S Army New Marshfield and Hazel Swartz of Pomeroy. A legal notice states James O Neal must answer Nellie Koker's partition petition by March 7, 1949, in Athens County Common Pleas, for 27.55 acres in Ames Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel A. Goddard
Carpenter
Pomeroy
Gaye Williams
Acton
James O'Neal
Nellie Koker
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Ames
County of
Athens
State of
Harold J. Rose
Dance Studio To Open Winter Term In Woodman Hall
Middleport announces the winter term of the Andrew Pavlish Dance Studio will open Tuesday afternoon at Woodman Hall. The studio reopened after a three week holiday break with new students expected to enroll. Pavlish begins preparations for the spring recital.
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Dance Studio
Middleport
Andrew Pavlish
Woodman Hall
Pavlish
Walter Young Rites Held
Funeral services for Walter Young were held at Chase Funeral Home with the Rev. W. B. Moore officiating and a Heath Methodist Church quintet singing two hymns. Pallbearers were Harold Bolin Archie McKinney Kenneth McKinney Elmer McCaskey Lynde Hammond and David Walker all of Dexter. many out of town relatives attended from Charleston Coal Fork W Va Cincinnati Terra Haute Ind Huntington Glenville W Va and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Walter Young
Chase Funeral Home
W. B. Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Mrs. Moore
Harold Bolin
Archie
Kenneth McKinney
Elmer McCaskey
Lynde Hammond
David Walker
Dexter
Harry Young
Elvin Young
Terra Haute
Ind
Farley Belle
Huntington
Bessie Belle
Cleo White
Glenville
W. Va
Intoxication Charged Two Men Fined in City Court
In Middleport Mayor Sidney T. Russell heard Harry Walburn and Ralph Durst plead guilty to intoxication charges and each was fined $10 and costs. Lloyd B. Rainey faced a charge of leaving the scene after a collision with George Bentley on S. Third Ave and was fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Harry Walburn
Ralph Durst
Lloyd B. Rainey
George Bentley
S. Third Ave
One Room Vacated at Watkins Secondhand Store
MIDDLEPORT reports that only one room of the Watkins Secondhand Store on N Second Ave was vacated for the Houdashelt printing concern, not both rooms as earlier stated. The Secondhand Store remains in business, Ora Watkins says. His father, the late Luke Watkins, was linked to the shop until his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Watkins
N. Second Ave
Houdashelt
Ora Watkins
Luke Watkins
Officers Are Named At Lutheran Church
POMEROY The annual congregational meeting at St. Pauls Lutheran church Sunday morning resulted in the election of the following officers for 1949 Ed Stark and Harry Ohlinger trustees Paul Davis and William Clark deacons Dayton Will elder Albert Reuter treasurer and Herman Beards secretary.
Fire call to Davis home ends with no blaze found
Middleport Fire Department answered a Sunday 6 p m call to Mrs Henry Davis Broad way but found no fire after responders saw a large amount of smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry Davis
Broadway
Davis
Evans Store meat head hurt in Saturday accident
Jerry Frank head of the meat department at Evans Store sustained severe cuts to his fingers Saturday requiring several stitches. He also suffered a serious thumb injury a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jerry Frank
Evans Store
Mr. Frank
Middleport Friends Learn Ralph Jackson Ill in California
Friends of Ralph Jackson a former Middleport resident report his serious illness at Birmingham Hospital Van Nuys California. The notice provides no further medical details and invites well wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ralph Jackson
Birmingham Hospital
Federated church elects council members and sets budget
Pomeroy report notes annual congregation meeting after services. Vacancies from Miss Reed and George Hobstetter filled by Mrs. Louise Reibel and John Mitch. Outgoing members Maude Grueser Dorothy Dillard Carl Jennings and Robert Hartley replaced by Raymond Hood Fred Rosenbaum Mrs Ben Neutzling and Mrs Lena Huber. Budget for 1949 discussed. A council meeting for old and new members is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Holdover members named. Newly elected members to be installed next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
The
Federated Church
Church Council
Fred Reed
George Hobstetter
Louise Reibel
John Mitch
Maude Grueser
Dorothy Dillard
Carl Jennings
Robert Hartley
Raymond Hood
Fred Rosenbaum
Meigs County Land Transfers From Local Properties
Transfers show multiple parcels and parcels with owners in Meigs County including Scipio Olive Rutland Pomeroy Middleport Letart Reedsville Sutton Columbia and Salem. Named buyers include A L Smith Minda Smith and Koontz Coal Co John P Kauff Harold Ward Mattie Bush Elsie Gillilen Lora Luellen Leah Powell George Meinhart Dora Stalnaker Gertrude Graham and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Maud Reees
Scipio
A. L
Minda B. Smith
Ray M
Mary G. Riggs
Olive
O. M
Lora B. Gilpin
Kenneth and
Alvira Garren
Rutland
Chester
Stella Belcher
Clarence
Edward Ebersbach
Koontz Coal Co
Kathleen Adele Schoenlein
Pomeroy
Ralph
Pearl Welker
Harry Kauff
John P. Kauff
Clair
Ethel Taylor
Harold Ward
Edison Hobstetter
John E. Lyons
Middleport
Mattie Bush
Wesley
Elsie Gillilen
Letart
Thomas Baker
Thomas
Marcel Baker
William R. Luellen
Lora Gay Luellen
Ada Buckley
Reedsville
Leah Powell
John Richmond
Sutton
George A. Meinhart
Earl
Eleanor
Harley Davis
Orange
J. Walter
Dora A. Stalnaker
George B. Whitington
Columbia
Gertrude Graham
Ewes
Salem
Gertrude Graam
Automobiles Collide Head-On at Addison
A head on collision near Addison involved Alvin Roush of Cheshire and Barney Manley of Middleport. Both drivers sustained only slight injuries, according to reports after the Saturday evening incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Middleport
Alvin Roush
Cheshire
Barney Manley
Pomeroy Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the church social rooms, announced by Rev. L. M. Mohrhoff.
Bridal Shower for Mrs Paul Ervin at Morning Star
Letart Falls guests attended a shower for Mrs Paul Ervin at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Erwin of Morning Star. Lunch was served to 90 guests. Mr and Mrs H Frank Williams of Columbus visited Miss Louise Parr and Mrs J D Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Buri
W. E. Wilson
Betty
Mrs Lockett Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Lockett age 70 widow of John Lockett were held at Schoedinger Funeral Home Columbus at 3 30 p m Interment in Union Cemetery follows death of Mrs Lockett at her son in law Howard Bowens home in Columbus She is survived by Bowen three grandchildren two brothers H B Russell and William Russell both of Clifton W Va sister in law Mrs Harry Russell Middleport and nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Effie Lockett
John Lockett
Howard Bowen
Columbus
Schoedinger
Union Cemetery
Harry Russell
Mr. Bowen
H. B
William Russell
Clifton
W. Va
Edwards Purchase Half Interest in Mt Sterling Grocery
Mrs Phil Edwards learns her son Herbert Edwards and his wife have bought a half interest in a large Mt Sterling Illinois grocery business with Dennis Perry as partner. The Edwards plan to live there after their Huntington home was left by a fire that destroyed their Mt Sterling rented house. Mrs Edwards, formerly Helen Perry, was a dietitian at Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Phil Edwards
Herbert R. Edwards
Huntington
Mt. Sterling
Ill
Edwards
Dennis Perry
Helen Perry
Holzer Hospital
Services Conducted For Mrs Russell
Services for Mrs. Estella Russell were held with family attending from Charleston Washington D C and Clifton Pallbearers listed as Ranville Harrison Lloyd Williams William Williams D Lewis Elmer Van Meter and John Turnbull all residents of Clifton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Estella Russell
Owen Russell
Helen
Charleston
Homer
Howard Icenhower
Washington, D. C
Ranville Harrison
Lloyd Williams
William Williams
D. Lewis
Elmer van Meter
John Turnbull
Clifton
Funeral services for Samuel Ours held at Spiller
Funeral services for Samuel Ours were held at Spiller. Several local families are listed as visiting and hosting gatherings, including Bentz, Rose, Bailey, Holly, Frederick, Orr, and McKay relations across Pomeroy Racine Florenceville and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashan
Samuel Ours
Spiller
Michel Bentz
Pomeroy
Jake Rose
Oliver Bailey
Columbus
Bailey
Mitchel Holly
Mitchel, Jr
Florenceville
Fla
Milford Frederick
Holly
J. C. McKay
Paul Orr
Arthur Orr
Marilyn
Martha
Janett
Milford Fredrick
Jeanette Goddard and Roy White Marry in Centenary Ceremony
Miss Jeanette Goddard and Roy White wed on December 26 at Centenary Methodist Church with Rev. L E Buell officiating. The couple gave a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs Karl Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Ohio University
Athens
Ralph
Oo College
MPFS
Port land businessman makes first trip since heart attack
Roy Smith of Portland visited Pomeroy on a business trip Saturday marking his first outing away from home since suffering a heart attack on September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Roy Smith
Portland
Mr. Smith
Estate actions and filings fill Perry County court docket
Perry County probate and common pleas court entries list inventories appraisements and guardianship appeals for multiple estates including Margaret Schnider Jane Stalter Wayne Patton W. G. Brown and Martha M. Runk. Real estate sales bonds divorces roadway suit partitions and marriage licenses are also noted along with several property transfers and court dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Margaret C. Schnider
Pike Township
William J. Stalter
Jane Stalter
Howard FE. Patton
Wayne Patton
A.T. Pettet
C. E. French
J. F
New Year Guests Around Londonderry and Columbus
Mr and Mrs Floyd Murray of Londonderry visited Mrs Elizabeth Bishop on New Year s Day. Delbert Truman of Columbus called on sister and brother in law Harvey and Mrs Roof. Delores Salts of Wellston visited her parents Otto and Mrs Salts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas
Floyd Murray
Londonderry
Elizabeth Bishop
Delbert Truman
Columbus
Truman
Harvey Roof
Delores Salts
Wellston
Otto Salts
Maggie Stewart
Anna Russell
Lloyd Ward
Ed Ward
Sue Christian
Robert Christian
Wesley Christian
Inlaw
Clarence Christian
Robert Collins
Collin
Oscar Ward
Garwin Salts
Fermin Boring
Radcliff
Dora Murray
Hamden
Ethel Lightfoot
Owen Roof
Chillicothe
Albert Kirkendall
Genoa Roof
NORITO Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatic Pains
An药style advertorial touts NORITO as a dependable remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and neuritis with quick relief. It claims money back if the first three doses fail to satisfy and urges readers to ask their druggist for NORITO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norito
Maida Roush Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Middleport
Maida Lee Roush daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee Roush observed her seventh birthday Saturday afternoon with a party from 2 to 4. Guests received lighted cake ice cream lollypops hats and balloons. Games awarded prizes to Suranne Talbott and Becky Wiseman. Mary Park office R G Tuckerman and William salesmen John Stivers Walburn Guy Sayre Mr and Mrs Cook hosted dinner after a songfest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Maida
Alfred Lee Roush
Dale Miller
Eddie Blake
Dick Rotier
Suzanne Talbott
Becky Wiseman
Don Erwin
Nancy
Benny Skinner
Bruce
Judy Koontz
Mary Scott
Roy Kioes
Dixie Pierce
Carla Wilson
Jennifer Daniela
Women Association to Meet at First Presbyterian Church
Middleport group invites members to a Thursday evening meeting at the church hosted by Mrs. George Anderson Jr and others. Mrs. Margaret Laver will present the topic on Stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
George Anderson, Jr
Misa Elizabeth Joachim
Mra Ray Sherman
John Talbott
Misa Dassie Saunders
Anna Weed
Margaret Laver
Davidson Family Hosts Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Roy Davidson hosted a birthday dinner for their son Roy Jr on Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Fife Lawrence and Hazel Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roy Davidson
Roy, Jr
Robert Fife
Lawrence
Hazel Davidson
Come As You Are Party for Meigs Grocery Employees
Middleport-a reports a noon dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cook for employees of The Meigs Grocery Co. The gathering followed a work shift at the nearby wholesale grocery with the event held at the cooks' home on N Third Ave and Rutland St. The Misses Frieda Faehnie were among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Grocery Co
H. E. Cook
N. Third Ave
Rutland St
Frieda Faehnie
Weises Head South For Florida Winter
Chauncey and Mrs Chauncey Weises left Saturday morning for Florida to spend the winter. The Weises recently retired from the Internal Revenue service and moved to Middleport as their home. They are the son in law and daughter of Ada Smith and the brother in law and sister of Mrs Roy Sansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Chauncey Weiss
Florida
Weises
Internal Revenue Department
Ada Smith
Third Ave
Roy C. Sansbury
Dinner Postponed in Middleport
An anniversary dinner planned for tonight at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop in Middleport has been postponed. The organizers announced the change, noting no new date has yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
Baptism Highlight for Richard Marion Bailey in Springfield
The baptism of infant Richard Marion Bailey son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Bailey of Springfield took place at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Homer G. McMillen officiating. Sponsors included Miss Farie Erlewine and C. EB. Gilbert of Columbus along with extended family guests from Grant Street and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Richard Marton Bailey
Clarence R. Bailey
Springfield
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Bailey
Dolly Erlewine
Minnie Erlewine
Grant St
William Batley
Richard Marion
Farie Erlewine
C. EB. Gilbert
Columbus
Lucy Erlewine Gregg
Karen
Judith
Marie Erlewine
Mra
Russell Shirk
Russell
Bob
Patricia
the Baileys
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Lutheran Church
Meigs County
Letart Falls
Sun Valley
Ida
Berlin
Potsdamer Platz
Nea-Acme
al Cocking
Mrs. Lockett
Illinois
Mrs
Mary McKay
Cutler
James H. Dupler
Martin Dupler
Burl Trout
Grace Lewis
E. M. Trout
Martha M. Runk
Stanley Runk
Anne Runk Adams
Donald C. McCabe
Roy E. McCabe
Guardian
Alice Bernard
Florence McFann
Buckingham
Allen and
Carl Severt
Dorothy Louise Severt
U. S. McGonagle
N. L. Altier
Patrick Altier
Mildred Albright
Elmer Albright
E. P. Walser
Grover E. Rawlins
Edna M. Rawlins
Sarah A. Rawlins
John E. Dugan
Wanda Jansen
Baughn Allen Jansen
Laurence Moulton
Ethel Marguerite Moulton
Vernon Levering
Corning
Delle Lou Levering
Jos. L. Meenan
Charles William Harvey
Zanesville
Sarah Janet Talbert
Crooksville
Ray F. Baker
Pure Oil Co
Newark
Hilda A. Allen
Somerset
Edward Eveland
Bertha
Margaret Cook
Hazel Paskell
Earl Embrey
Saltillo
Walter Neff
John Hill
Rendville
P. L. Vanatta
G. W. van Horn
Grandview Heights
Louis Lacey
Scott Musser
Jackson Township
James Love
Amon
Roy Rogers
Tito Guitar
Jane Frazee
Andy DeVine
Bob Nolan and
Sons of Pioneers
Kumaon
Jim Korbett
Joanne Page
Wendell Corey
James Moss
Bendvue
Linda Darnell
Rita Hayworth
Nazimova
Grand Ole Opry
Tucson Raiders
Quick's
Middleport Social Notes
Honora Son
Chauncey Weises
Jack
2Nd Ave
Williamson
Furnees
Rupert Free
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
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