Hundreds of Men Will Be Needed Soon for TNT Plant
Middleport Rotary heard Charles G. Davis of D. B. Badger Company project contractor for a Pt. Pleasant TNT plant. He said a peak load of about 7500 workers is planned, with 3000 employed after construction and an initial 300 per week, as surveyors locate the Mason County site larger than the Sandusky plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles G. Davis
D. B. Badger Company
Boston
Pt. Pleasant
Davis
Rotary
Mason County
Sandusky
Emmett Shuler
George Childs
Meigs Man Officer Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Promotion of Albert Miller, son of Mrs. Ella Miller, from major to lieutenant colonel in the United States Army was announced. The Dec 24 promotion places him at Fort Mills on Corregidor Island in charge of anti aircraft defense. Local relatives heard him named on radio as lieutenant colonel, unsure if correct. His mother and sister live in Pomeroy, wife and daughter in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Hobstetter
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Club and Birth Announcement
POMEROY Social Notes records a 500 club gathering at Terrace Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Lee Rudisill with high scores to Mrs Alice Crites and Mr Rudisill. Also announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hartinger of Broadway on January 11 and lists multiple personal notices from residents and former locals.
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Pomeroy
Lee Rudisill
Terrace St
Alice Crites
Rudisill
Chris Brider
Clay Bryant
Lawrence Hartinger
Broadway
David
Hartingers
Violet
Columbus
Betty
Mary Lou
Jim
Mrs Russell Retains Sunday School Leader Post
Mrs Griff Russell, a longtime Sunday school teacher, was re elected as teacher of Class No 1 at the Bradly Church of Christ. A class meeting named Teresa Autherson and Mrs Helen Russell as hostesses with Dora Russell Meda Gibbs Helen Russell and Jessie Sisson elected to officers including president vice president secretary and treasurer. The class voted to dispense with the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Griff Rusil
Acher
Bradly
Keeton Recovering After Operation at Holzer Hospital
Albert Keeton, moved to Holzer Hospital some time ago, underwent a surgical operation for kidney removal. His condition is reported as greatly satisfactory. His wife remains with him in Gallipolis. Earlington Kentucky appoints five chiefs for day and night duty, each serving four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeton
Albert Keeton
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Earlington
Forty Meigs County Teachers Granted Continuing Contracts
Forty of the county’s 122 teachers across eight districts now hold continuing contracts under the new law. Eligible staff include those with professional, permanent, or life certificates and five or more years of service. list names several schools and educators by district.
Middleport Churches Keep Busy Schedule Despite Cold
Middleport churches press on with a full week of events. Missionary societies meet at Lincoln Street homes while the Heath Methodist WSCS installs new officers by candle light. Church groups hold classes, suppers, prayer meetings, and youth activities including Boy Scout Troops 40 and 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
George Russell
Lincoln St
Sanborn Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
George Baker
WSCS
Heath Methodist Church
The
Baptist Church
Frances Smith
Second Ave
Ralph Zandel
Ruth Mather Guild
Florence Clark
Sayre
Third Ave
Church of Christ
Richard Chambers
R. E. McKay
Sandusky
Mrs. Lewis Sauer Hosts 85th Birthday Party in Huntington
Mrs. Lewis Sauer and Mrs. A W Smith of Huntington hosted an 85th birthday celebration for Mrs. Anna Hamm of Pomeroy on Saturday night. Relatives and friends attended with gifts, music, and games. Frances Pullin sang with pianist Mrs. Ralph Reuther, and prizes went to Mrs. John Braettner, Mrs. Reuther, and Mrs. Theodore Mora. A birthday cake, ice cream, coffee and mints were served to numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Sauer
S. Second Ave
A. W. Smith
Huntington
Anna Hamm
Pomeroy
John Braettner
Reuther
Theodore Mora
Barbara Massar
Mary Fisher
Anna Stark
Mary Mora
Julius H. Smith
Mary Huber
Eliabeth Huber
Lena Huber
John Blaetiner
PTA Executive Committee Plans Next Meetings
At a PTA executive committee meeting plans were made for upcoming gatherings. Mrs. William Bradford is the president and announced that the January meeting would be held Monday January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
William Bradford
Mrs. Howard Installs Riverview Officers
Mrs. Charles Howard a Royal Neighbors district deputy installed River View Camp officers in Middleport with Mrs. Estella Ely presiding. Installing marshal Ida Edwards and installing chancellor Cora Bennett. list of officers includes Teresa Byers Rebecca Stevens Ella Smith Paulins Gallagher Estella Ely Belle Rice Maggie Pickens Wilmetta Mulford Verdie Burk Inez Turner Opal Kelly Emma Sisson Virginia Owen Amy Bowen Irene Darst Nellie Bentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Howard
Royal Neighbors
Riverview
Estella Ely
Ida Edwards
Cora Bennett
Teresa Byers
Rebecca Stevens
Ella Smith
Paulins Gallagher
Belle Rice
Maggie Pickens
Wilmetta Mulford
Verdie Burk
Inez Turner
Opal Kelly
Emma ‘Sisson
Virginia Owen
Amy Bowen
Irene Darst
Nellie Bentz
Estimating Damage by Vehicle Speed
An estimate suggests that a car driving at 60 mph can cause nine times more damage to property, people, and the vehicle itself than a car traveling at 20 mph. The comparison emphasizes how speed amplifies potential harm in traffic incidents.
Rutland Schools Offer First Aid Training For Students
Rutland High School will provide first aid classes during activity periods. Sixty boys and 30 girls have enrolled along with 40 girls in Red Cross sewing. Students who pass will form squads for on site or local emergency first aid and act as wardens in air raid drills. History and math taught by A G Albin to fill vacancy from Miss Burdette who is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brown
Rutland
Rutland High School
Red Cross
Western District
A. G. Albin
Western Rural Board
Vivian Burdette
Burdette
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Final Drive Of Red Cross Is Started
After a check-up on funds raised in all districts of the county workers begin final activities hoping to conclude the drive soon The Meigs County Red Cross goal is 5000 dollars More than 3000 dollars have already been secured in Pom ery and Middleport and county districts that have reached their quota
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Pomeroy
Red Cross
Meigs County
Middleport
Benefit basketball game for Red Cross drives in Pomeroy
A Pomeroy Panthers versus Wellston Golden Rockets benefit game is set for Tuesday night at the Junior High Auditorium. Proceeds go to the Red Cross war fund drive. It is a league game on the regular schedule with a preliminary by the two schools’ reserve teams. An advance ticket sale has been held.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
Wellston Golden Rockets
Junior High
Red Cross
Sales Tax Collections Rise in 1941 Period
Meigs County sales tax receipts for 1941 totaled 71179.52 dollars, up from 68543.09 in 1940 per State Treasurer Don Ebright. Year end totals trailed 1940 though fourth quarter 1940 activity was exceptionally brisk compared with late 1941.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Don Ebright
Clyde Caldwell Dies At Home in Meigs Co
Clyde Caldwell life long resident and farmer of the Tuppers Plains district dies at his home near Tuppers Plains Sunday morning. Funeral services set for two o'clock Tuesday at the Christian Church. He is survived by wife Lola Baker Caldwell and six children: Cecil Zanesville Garland Akron Maxine Chapman Tupers Plains Dorothy Cowdery Long Bottom Pauletta Dean Sandusky Howard at home.
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Tuppers Plains
Clyde Caldwell
The
Christian Church
Mr. Caldwell
Lola Baker Caldwell
Cecil
Zanesville
Garland
Akron
Maxine Chapman
Dorothy Cowdery
Long Bottom
Pauletta Dean
Sandusky
Howard
Mrs Hartley Resigns Meigs County Tuberculosis Post
Mrs Malcolm D Hartley resigns as Meigs County Tuberculosis Association chairman after two years service. Officers listed include Dr M D Hartinger as vice chairman Miss Lucille Smith secretary and Miss Frieda Faehnle treasurer. A new chairman is expected soon.
Frozen River Crossed by Pedestrians in Pomeroy
Pomeroy residents walked across the Ohio River on a Sunday as the river froze but remained unsafe in spots. Ice skaters used the coating, with rough sections from earlier breakup and a frozen-over passageway created by a towboat breakup. River traffic halted between Pomeroy and Pittsburgh, though Ashland Kentucky saw no ice.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Ashland
Forest Run Girl Enrolls as U.S. Nurse
Miss Altona Baily of Forest Run has enrolled for service as a nurse in the United States Army, to enter as a second lieutenant in about a month. A Pomeroy High School grad, she studied nursing in Columbus and has been employed there.
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Pomeroy
Altona Baily
John Baily
Forest Run
United States
Miss Baily
Pomeroy High School
Columbus
Students To Buy Stamps For Defense
POMEROY arrange for boys and girls to aid defense by purchasing defense stamps. Each pupil gets a handy card. when 18.75 in stamps is mounted, it may be redeemed for a 25 defense savings bond at post offices or local banks. School officials name room leaders and distribution plans.
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Pomeroy
United States Post Office
W. A. Smith
J. E. White
More Books Added To Pomeroy Library
A number of children's books have been added to the Pomeroy Public Library shelves including Peter Churchmouse, The House at Pooh Corner, Winnie the Pooh, Scampy the Little Black Cocker, Alice and Jerry Books, and The Boy Who Had No Birthday. For older girls, Sue Barton Superintendent of Nurses is now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Public Library
Peter Churchmouse
Austin
Hunt
Scampy
Little Black Cocker
L'Hommedieu
Pooh Corner
Milne
Winnie
Alice and
Jerry
O'Connell
Sue Barton
Reading List Mentions and Medical Note
A reader mentions titles by Boylston Sue Barton Theodosia Burr Col ver Saddle and Bridle Hess and Barbour Apache Gold Altsheler Here Comes Barnum Ferris and a medical note states blood poisoning sufferers now have twice the recovery chance compared to six years ago.
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Boylston
Sue Barton
Bolyston
Theodosia
Aaron Burr
Colver
Hess
Barbour
Altsheler
Ferris
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S Messenger
Athens
OHI
Pt. Pleasant War
Indian Ocean
Penang
Kuala Selangor
Kran
Thailand
Alor
Bandar
Mohoroni
Straits of Malacca
Rhio Archipelago
Asingora
Kota .Bharu
Singapore
Malaya
Malay Peninsula
Kuala Lumpur
Meigs
Manila
Pomeroy Social Notes
Vivian
Bobby Wolfe
Irving Wolfe
Mulberry Ave
Earl Stobart
McArthur
George Grueser
Enterprise
Joan Werner
Mumrs
Gilmore Auto Supply
Virgil Brown
Adam Scholl
Locust St
Richard Finlan
Camp Blanding
Fla
U. S. Army
E. C. Finlan
Harrisonville Rd
Truman Russell
East Liverpool
Wright St
Oma Jean Zahl
Scott Ridgeway
Arizona
Russell
Frances Foster
Creed Jones
Western
O. O. Patterson
Mabel Pickens
T. C. Porter
Lucille Smith
Dorothy Ledlie
Reva Mills
Seth Nicholson
Miles Nelson
Martha Romine
Margaret Wells
G. O. Will
Middleport Social Notes
Charles Price
Henry Meinhart
John Leitweiler
Clyde Jones
Rene Eisselstein
Clarence Massar
Arthur Young
Avery Roberts
Amanda Kaspar
Ralph Reuther
Louis Reibel
Carl Shields
Philip Meinhart
Wendel Kautz
Pearl Mora
Emmett Bartels
William Baker
Anna Durst
Ellen Ebersbach
Erma Smith
Frances Pullin
Dorothy Sauer
Jenny Sue Eljslestein
Joan Jones
Youth Fellowship Group
Methodist Church
Max Roller
Mary Martha
H. A. Rothrock
Gordon K. Harris
PTA
Mrs. Howard
Meigs Co
Hartley
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
Rozen River
U.S
Pomeroy Library
Nurito
Ome
James J. Davis
United States Secretary of Labor
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