Five Involved In Sawing Steel Bars At Meigs Jail
Meigs County Sheriff Ralph Welker uncovered a mass jail break plot at the Meigs Jail when prisoners sawed a 14 inch cut in a solid steel partition. Ten hack saw blades were found with five inmates Wilbur Corder Chester Walker Lloyd Martin Donald Clause and Cecil Kauff all facing charges and slated for upcoming trials. Visi tation was halted and prisoners placed in solitary as the court schedules proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ralph Welker
Dana H. Peoples
Wilbur Corder
Chester Walker
Ebersbach
Lloyd Martin
Hood
Meigs
Woman's Music Club Postpones Rehearsal
Mrs. Paul Smart, president, announced postponement of the chorus rehearsal until next Tuesday evening. The meeting and rehearsal will be held then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Smart
Woman's Music Club
Olive Tablets Offer Constipation Relief and Digestive Aid
Advertises J. Edwards Olive Tablets as a solution for constipation and sluggish bile flow to aid digestion of fatty foods. Cites prices 15¢ and 30¢ and urges following label directions with all drugstores carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwards
Senator Jones Improves After Auto Accident
Senator Tom W. Jones, bedridden for weeks after a motor vehicle crash in Middleport, has improved this week. He could not attend the Ohio Legislature meeting and received the oath of office from Meigs County Common Pleas Judge Edgar Ervin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tom W. Jones
Jones
Ohio
Meigs County Common Pleas
Edgar Ervin
Pomeroy Chamber Hears Columnist Promote Regional Festival Plan
Johnny Jones of the Columbus Dispatch spoke at the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce dinner in Hotel Martin urging cooperation among Hocking Valley towns from Marietta to Gallipolis to sponsor annual spring and fall festivals to showcase natural beauty and fishing and hunting in the area. He urged collaboration with county agents and state and federal agencies to develop a vacation center, while noting press rights and the joint goal of business and newspapers. The meeting included nominations for officers and closed with a Treasury film America the Beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Johnny Jones
Columbus Dispatch
Edison Hobstetter
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Martin
Columbus
C of C
Chambers of Commerce
Hocking Valley
Marietta
Gallipolis
Jones
Oak Hill
America
W. A. Smith
Robert Jacobs
Theodore Reed
Glenroy Ewing
Irving Karr, Jr
C. M
Meigs County Real Estate Transfers Listed
Meigs County Recorder reports deeds and affidavits of transfer across Pomeroy Salem Chester Olive Middleport Rutland and Syracuse townships including transfers from J C Schmidt to Lucretia Genheimer and others and parcels for Hexagon Chemical Co and cemetery plots among multiple grantors and grantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Recorders Office
J. C. Schmidt
Lucretia Genheimer
Ellen Finney
Laura Kamp
Robert Schmidt
Albert
Robert
Edward Schmidt
Asta S. Gehman
Miranda Schmidt
Agnes H. Fay
Elizabeth Hetzler
Paul E. Hoffman
Bertha H. Hunter
Augusta
Curtis Wolfe
Chester
Charlotte M. Swan
C. K. Swan
Neva M. Caldwell
Mary F. Swan
Middleport
Cc. K. Swan
Henry N. Swift
Thomas A. May
Harold and
Helen Rodgers
Rex Bing
Chester Township
Clark
Melva Rockhold
Richard Hupp
Olive Township
Historic Ohio reminiscences at Middleport DAR meeting
Daughters of the American Revolution Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter gathered at Mrs. George Daniels home to hear Mrs. E. E. Hayes discuss Howe's History of Ohio under the theme Historic Ohio. The program included song Glorious Ohio, piano solos by Barbara and Marilyn Roush, and a duet. Delegates’ nominations were deferred to the February meeting. Ruth Gorsuch resigned as treasurer with Manning Webster to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio
Howe
E. E. Hayes
Jonathan Meigs
George Daniels
O. P. Klein
C. M. Hennesy
Barbara
Marilyn Roush
Daniels
Edson Roush
Patrick Lochary
Charles Baird
Columbus
National Congress
Washington
Ruth Gorsuch
Manning Webster
J. E. Foster
Ellis Island and Marine Hospital
Ben Skinner
John Chase
Mary Elizabeth Daniels
Marilyn
Barbara Daniels
Oscar Rodel
Hugh Daniels
Mesdames
Thomas Geoglein
Ruel Mesdames
L. Keller
A. R. Knight
Marion Welch
Dor Schaefer
F. L. Reed
H. C. Pownall
R. A. Miller
H. G. McMillen
Edward Stark
C. P. Lochary
Misses Addie Bradfield
Bess Sanborn
Daisie Saunders
Grace Horton
Middleport Brownie Pack forms with 30 members
Middleport's first Brownie Pack organized this fall reports 30 members. Led by Mrs. Delbert Rice with a troop committee including Mrs. Leo Russell and others. Enrollment fees paid by 30 listed Brownies. Meeting now in Pearl Street kindergarten room every Monday after school. Handicraft started with a stuffed animal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Delbert Rice
Leo Russell
Clyde Ingles, Jr
Margaret
Freddie Houdashelt
Joan Kircher
D. C. Miller
F. M. Cluff
Max Roller
Pearl Reynolds
Mae Bailey
Patricia Baker
Cheryl Blake
Megan Cluff
Janis Grate
Carolyn Hess
Juanita Hawkins
Linda Lou Helrich
Yvonne Hackett
Betty Klees
Marilyn Knight
Patricia Lloyd
Mary Carolyn Miller
Ruth Ann Powell
Nancy Rawlings
Jacqueline Rice
Marilyn Miller
Myrna Russell
Sharon Riley
Nancy Roller
Barbara Scott
Sheila Stover
Barbara Swisher
Ann Schroath
Kay van Cooney
Jean Ann Wiseman
Mary Jane Williams
Betty Ward
Sally Walburn
Ruby Annice Yeanger
Pearl St
Pomeroy Bride Weds Chicago Groom in Quiet First Presbyterian Service
Miss Jean Miller of Pomeroy and Mr. John N. Michels of Chicago united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport with Rev. H. G. McMillen officiating. Attendants included Miss Betty Kennedy and Jack Sorden. After a Chicago honeymoon they will reside in Pomeroy at the Fisher apartment on Coal Street. Michels has leased the Grueser Service station to operate locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Middleport
Jean Miller
Pomeroy
John N. Michels
Chicago
H. G. McMillen
D. D
Betty Kennedy
Jack Sorden
Herbert Glaze
Herbert Poulsen
Joan Finlan
Woman's Association to Host Mrs Reed at First Presbyterian
Mrs F J Reed of Pomeroy, president of the Athens Presbyterial, will be a guest speaker when the Woman's Association of First Presbyterian Church meets Thursday at the church. Hostesses will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Reed
Pomeroy
Athens
Meigs County visitors tour The Cincinnatian in Athens
A group from Meigs County toured the new streamliner The Cincinnatian in Athens on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee Rudisell of Pomeroy David Darst and Mr and Mrs Walter Harris with daughter Jane and Misses Nellie and Hallie Zerkle.
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Meigs
Athens
Cincinnatian
Lee Rudisell
Pomeroy
David Darsts
Walter Harris
Walter B. Harris
Jane
Nellie
Hallie Zerkle
Golden Rule Class Hosts Evening at Sixth Ave Home
The Rev and Mrs Charles Pomeroy will host the Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church Thursday evening at their Sixth Avenue residence.
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Charles Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
Sixth Ave
Local Residents Briefly Visit and Move About
Mrs. C. L. Hasler of Pittsburgh joins her husband en route to Point Pleasant where they will reside. Mr. Hasler works at Imperial Electric Co. Visitors from Buffalo N Y tour in laws in town. Several locals change jobs or travel to Columbus Toledo Worthington Chicago and Springfield while others report illness. Families host relatives in weekend visits and hospital stays are noted for Mr Neutzling.
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C. L. Hasler
Pittsburgh
Point Plesant
Hasler
Imperial Electric Co
Donavan Allen
Buffalo
N. Y
Allen
A. H. Bradbury
Florida
Eddie Blake
Kate Russell
Dutton Drug Store
Higgins
Pomeroy
Charles Karr
Dutton’s
Dorothy Childs
Mary Bolin
Toledo
WSCS Meeting Opens New Study Book at Asbury Church
Mrs C B Weese and Mrs Bert Weese hosted the WSCS at Asbury Methodist in Syracuse on Jan 8 with devotional, program discussion, and a new study book introduction by Marcia Karr. January birthdays noted. hospital admission for Mrs John Gilmore. others away or ill. local remodeling and home updates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
C. B. Weese
Bert Weese
Helen Underhill
John Gilmore
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Lenora Campbell
Cleveland
Herbert Stobert
Dallas Roush
Marietta
C. L. Arnold
Church of the Nazarene
van Johnson
Alice Flanagan
R.N
Gallipolis
Louis III
Margaret Diddle
Mark Duerr
Lower
Russell McBride
John Hallam
Irving Karr
Edward Williams
Augusta
Maine
Pupils Prepare For Exams in Middleport Ahead of Friday Game
Middleport students in upper grades and high school study for mid term exams starting Thursday. High schoolers meeting averages and attendance rules may be excused during the two day test period. The Yellow Jacket basketball team plans for Friday’s game against Wellston Golden Rockets in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Homemaker’s Association
Yellow Jacket
Wellston Golden Rockets
Local Residents Attend Weekend Socials and Support ailing L. A. Lawless
Dr. Donald R. Ware of Gallipolis was called Sunday to aid L. A. Lawless who suffered a heart attack and is reported improving. Kenneth Kent of Ashton visited his mother Augusta Kent for several days. Annabel Ward and Carribel Stevens stayed with Annabel's sister Sylvia Ledlie in Langsville Saturday. Brice McClasky from Charleston spent a weekend with Ralph Coburn in Logan West Virginia and Joe Willard's family in Charleston visited G. G. Gullett's household. Margaret Lloyd and Virginia Roberts of Gallipolis were supper guests of H. M. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coburn
Logan
W. Va
Joe Willard
Charleston
G. G. Gullett
Margaret Lloyd
Virginia Roberts
Gallipolis
H. M. Stevens
ABC Slashes Air Time Amid Changing Radio Conditions
ABC cuts its eastern time sign off to midnight while keeping Chicago based central time to 1 a.m. Eastern. Networks cite few affiliated stations and cost savings, plus rising trouble securing New York bands as hotels and clubs curb local pickup shared facilities. Programs listed for NBC CBS ABC and MBS through Wednesday include varied Variety, Dramas, and Debates featuring noted hosts and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ABC Network
Chicago
ABC
Cowrie Shell Currency Still Circulates Worldwide
Cowrie shells remain used as money in isolated communities in the South Seas India and Africa. The shells are gathered from shallow Indian Ocean beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Seas
India
Africa
Indian Ocean
Sound Film Shown at Pomeroy High School
Students at Pomeroy Senior High School were shown a technicolor sound film about natural wealth and national parks at a special Monday assembly. The film was provided by the U.S. Treasury Department and presented by Superintendent W A Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
U.S. Treasury Department
W. A. Smith
Early Party Planned for Band Members
At Pomeroy High School a Band Boosters meeting outlined a party for marching band members who played this football season. Each member may bring one guest. A $1000 Tag Day goal was set to fund the booster activities.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
Pomeroy High School Band Boosters Association
Fred J. Reed
Coaches and
Reed
Cecil Eiselstein
Coaches Association
Garden Club Meeting Planned at Lincoln Hill Home
The Pomeroy Garden Club will meet on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Arthur Rosenbaum Lincoln Hill. Mrs J E D Hartinger to assist as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Redmen Name New Officers On Friday
POMEROY The Approved Order of Redmen Ascohanoc Tribe 25 held Friday at Redman Hall naming chiefs Sachem William Ebersbach senior sagamore Vernon Miller junior sagamore Oliver Linkenhaker prophet Woodrow Hendricks chief of records Woodrow Zwilling collector of wampum Howard Hysell keeper of wampum Herman Massar guard of the forest Clish Jacobs guard of the wigwam ee Hendricks first sannat Herby Miller second sannat R. Hendricks first warrior R. L. Miller second warrior Joe White first brave Melvin Thomas second brave Harry Stahl The sachem appointed R Miller Woodrow Hendricks and Woodrow Zwilling to the banquet committee Oliver Linkenhaker Woodrow Zwilling and Joe White to entertainment The next meeting will be Jan 17 at 8 pm at Redman Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herby Miller
R. Hendricks
R. L. Miller
Joe White
Melvin Thomas
Harry Stahl
William Ebersbach
R. Miller
Woodrow Hendricks
Woodrow Zwilling
Oliver Linkenhaker
Soldier Cpl Thomas Parker Sends New Year Cable From Germany
Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker receive a New Year's Day cablegram from their son Cpl Thomas Parker stationed with the Army in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Pearl Parker
Cpl
Thomas Parker
Germany
Baptist Missionary Society Shifts Meeting Day
The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church in Pomeroy will meet Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 p m The regular meeting night has been changed from Tuesday to Thursday permanently
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Draft screening flags one in seven men for mental fitness
In World War II draft records, about one seventh of draftees were rejected due to not meeting minimum mental standards. The statistic highlights the mental fitness barrier in mobilization and reflects the era's evaluative criteria for armed service.
Junior Senior PTA Meeting Set for Thursday
Pomroy Junior-Senior PTA will meet at Senior High auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Tracy Whaley announced. The program features a home talent show led by Mrs W P Lochary and Mrs E E Bryant. Philip Bley band director will demonstrate the new recording machine recently purchased by the PTA for instrumental and vocal music use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
PTA
Tracy Whaley
W. P. Lochary
E. E Bryant
Philip Bley
Temperance Film Shown at Pomeroy Meeting
The First Baptist Church of Pomeroy hosted a WCTU gathering Sunday evening where Alberta Mack screened a temperance film to a large crowd. The event aimed to inform parents about school screenings across Meigs County, with Rev. Robert Hegnauer leading prayers and a free will offering given to Miss Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
WCTU
Alberta Mack
Meigs County
Robert Hegnauer
Mack
Ambulance Transports Two Patients After Saturday Moves
Mrs Warner Stanley of Pomeroy was brought from St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg to her home by Ewing Ambulance. Mrs Earl Lama of Middleport was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus by Ewing Ambulance for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Stanley
Pomeroy
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Butternut Ave
Ewing Ambulance
Earl Lama
Middleport
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
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