Judge Edgar Ervin Speaks to Meigs BPWC on Community Role
Meigs County Common Pleas Judge Edgar Ervin addressed 40 members at the Meigs BPWC dinner meeting. He urged the club to be a force in legislation and explained government workings from county to national levels. He supported equal pay for equal work and higher teachers salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edgar Ervin
Dge
Meigs County Common Leal Court
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Ohio
Judge Ervin
Burford
Ervin
L. J. Heiner
Hulda Klein
D. S
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Daughters of America
The Past Council of the Theodosius Council Daughters of America met at Zana Withrow s home with assistants Caddie Wickham Cora Beegle and Ollie Fisher. Officers present included Bertha Mac Kenzie Doris Darst Jane Ann Hite Emma Jesse Gladys Grueser and Carrie Meinhart. Prizes were awarded to Grueser Addie Grueser Edith Ament and Doris Darst during a social hour after the business meeting. Guests of the Stanleys attended the golden wedding at Jacob Elberfeld s home while relatives traveled from Erie and Bentleyville for the event and other locals visited and paid respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha MacKenzie
Doris Darst
Jane Ann Hite
Emma Jesse
Gladys Grueser
Carrie Meinhart
Addie Grueser
Edith Ament
Schwab to Attend Intensive Auto Mechanics Training
Harry Schwab head mechanic of the Karr and Van Zandt Kaiser-Frazier Agency in Pomeroy left for Willow Run Michigan Sunday to take a week of intensive training at an automobile mechanics school. Irving Karr Jr manager of the local agency announced the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Schwab
Karr and
van Zandt
Kaiser-Frazier
Willow Run
Mich
Irving Karr, Jr
Club meeting notes and silent poll on universal military training
The First Presbyterian Church Woman's Association held a dinner followed by a program. A secret poll showed 25 for universal military training, eight against, two undecided. Five dollars were donated to March of Dimes. Members listed include Harold, Mrs. George Meinhart, Mrs. M. E. Rathburn, Mrs. Mary Beard, and Judge Edgar Ervin among guests Mrs. P. S. Mills and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
George Meinhart
M. E. Rathburn
Mary Beard
Mildred Hoppes
Harrie Marie Smith
L. E. Burford
First Presbyterian Church
Woman's Association
America
Lillian Stieff
L. E. Reynolds
Mesdames
Guy Reynolds
Wilbur Theobald
A. B. Bingham
D. S. Harold
Allen Jenkinson
Freda Welling
Alice Leenhower
Max Sanborn
Nan Moore
Noah Haskings
Scott Canaday
Clifford Kincaid
H. J. Russell
Walter Harris
C. P
Six People Rely On Each U S Dairy Cow For Milk
A historical note explains that six persons rely on a single dairy cow in the United States for their daily milk and dairy needs. It emphasizes the close link between cattle farming and national dairy consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Meigs Hospital Board Secures Surety Bonds
Meigs War Veterans Memorial Hospital Board met at the courthouse with Secretary Leo Vaughan reporting that 11 board members have surety bonds secured. The Meigs commissioners had approved the bonds at their Jan 6 meeting. The board moved to pay the bonds and approved Vaughan’s $25 monthly salary retroactive to his appointment. A state survey of Ohio hospitals is underway with possible completion after a year. The board asked Vaughan to write a letter of commendation to the Meigs commissioners for four potential sites Chester Commons Rocksprings Fair grounds infirmary and the Children’s home site. Thornton urged inviting a state health engineer to inspect current and future offered sites. The fact finding committee said after two weeks they have only scratched the surface on hospital construction and equipment costs. Heath Methodist Church Middleport suggested John Lyons farm Gravel Hill as an ideal site and the secretary was directed to acknowledge receipt. Thornton reported the one mill levy for the Memorial Hospital is included in current Meigs taxes. Bills were read and approved. Chairman McMaster set the next regular meeting for January ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs War Veterans Memorial Hospital Board
Leo Vaughan
Meigs
C. M. Thornton
Crit Bradford
James Martin
Manning Webster
Roger Herring
Ohio
Hospital Board
Vaughan
Memorial Hospital
Chester Commons
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
Children’s Home
State Health Department
Robert Jacobs
Heath Methodist Church
Middleport
John Lyons
Gravel Hill
Pearl Hysell Dies at Home in Pomeroy
Pearl B Hysell 50 died at his Mulberry Avenue home at 3 p m Monday. Survived by wife Pearl a son Homer five brothers Robert of Pomeroy Dolph Rutland Niles of Columbus Giles Pomeroy Thomas Clare Mich and two sisters Mrs Ralph Garl Akron and Mrs Noah Looker Galena Ohio He was a World War I veteran with 13 months overseas membership Drew Webster Post American Legion 40 et 8 Rocksprings Grange Izaak Walton League and Pomeroy Gun Club Funeral at 1 30 p m Friday in Ewing Chapel Pomeroy Beech Grove Cemetery Friends may call at funeral home until services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
Rocksprings Grange
Izaak Walton League
Pomeroy Gun Club
Ewing Chapel
Pomeroy
Beech Grove Cemetery
Death of E J Howett in Pomeroy
Enos Jackson Howett, 75, of Kingsbury, died at Martz Hospital Pomeroy after months of illness. Survived by wife Minorva, son Everett of Pomeroy, daughter Mrs Austin Woodger of Mansfield, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sisters Mrs Irene Hines and Mrs Myrtle GIlkey of Athens and brother Augustus Howett of Athens also survive. A daughter Mrs Goldie Welker of Mansfield died last May. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Ew ing funeral home. Burial Carleton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Enos Jackson Howett
Kingsbury
Martz
Minerva
Everett, Pomeroy
Austin Woodgerd
Mansfield
Ohio
Irene Hines
Myrtle Gilkey
Athens
Augustus Howett
Goldie Welker
Ewing Funeral Home
Carleton Cemetery
Mrs Halliday Hosts Star Garden Club Meeting
Seventeen members of the Star Garden Club met at Mrs Ross Halliday's Dexter home for a program on member roles evergreen care and January hints led by Ivy Weaver Sylvia Auros Nellie Nelson presided A lunch followed with visitors Mrs Amy Johnson from Sturgis SD and Mrs Fiona Chase of Cincinnati and new member Mrs Ruth Erlewine of Dexter The February meeting will be a potluck at Mrs Neva Nicholsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Star Garden Club
Ross Halliday
Ivy Weaver
Sylvia Auros
Nellie Nelson
Amy Johnson
Sturgis
S. D
Fiona Chase
Cincinnati
Ruth Erlewine
Neva Nicholson
Portland Club Names New Officers for 1947
Portland community club officers were elected for 1947 with Hubert Price as president and Van McDade as first vice president Charley Sharp serving as second vice president. The group extended 1946 and honorary members' memberships for 1947. A banquet is planned at the Methodist Church basement. Treasurer reports 386.56 total receipts and 160.39 in bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
cCommunity Club
Hubert Price
van McDade
Charley Sharp
Four Granges Hold Officers Installation at Columbia High School
Joint installation of Columbia Laurel Star and Harrisonville Granges occurred at Columbia High School Auditorium. Mrs. Radekin reported on the state Grange meeting. H. E. Starkey installed Columbia Grange officers led by Master A. P. Rupe and other officers. Juvenile Grange also installed. potluck lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Juvenile Grange
Appeal Urges Doubling March of Dimes Gifts
Middleport residents are urged to double 1946 contributions for the 1947 March of Dimes drive. Frank Cheesebrew, local campaign chairman, says the group aims to help reach a national $24 million goal as the epidemic reserve and research funds have been depleted. He warns against gambling with children's safety and appeals for increased support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
National Foundation For
Frank Cheesebrew
Cheesebrew
Basil O’connor
National Foundation
Rabies Danger Warned For Farmers In Meigs County
Dr W S Ellis health commissioner and Woodrow Wilson dog warden warn farmers to use rubber gloves and disinfect hands when treating cows that may be rabid. Denver Van Ness reported a strange acting animal, and Porter Midkiffs dairy cow was treated with Pasteur therapy by Ziba Midkiff and Lawrence Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. S. Ellis
Meigs
Woodrow Wilson
Denver van Ness
Bear Wallow Ridge
Porter Midkiff
Ziba Midkiff
Lawrence Gilmore
Warden Wilson
Elberfelds Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Pom ery
POMEROY Mr and Mrs Jacob Elberfeld observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Mulberry Avenue home. About 300 friends and relatives attended. they were married January 13 1897. The couple have ten children and 26 grandchildren with two great grandchildren. Their sons and daughters live in Marietta Parkersburg W Virginia Logan Chillicothe Pomroy and other towns. They are active Trinity Lutheran church members. Jacob is longtime proprietor of the Elberfeld Department Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jacob B. Elberfeld
Elberfeld
Mulberry Ave
Elberfelds
Jacob Elberfeld
Mr. Elberfeld
Marietta
Parkersburg
W. Va. Logan
Chillicothe
Henry Mees
Mason
W. Va
Henry Uhle
Trinity Lutheran Parsonage
Alfred Elberfeld
Richard Elberfeld
Oxford
Edward Sargeant
Barbara
Westfield
N. J
William Anderson
Bill
Jacob
Sarah Ann
Margaret Jo
Westerville
Earl Elberfeld
Martha
Harold Talley
Susan
Sally
Logan
Martin Elberfeld
Robert Elberfeld
Allan
Stephen
Allan Keller
Ima Elberfeld
Kathryn
Darien
Alfred
Martin
Robert
Navy
Lily Coates
Harry Smith
Eva Simms
George Parker
R. B. Laughead
E. W. Downie
Lewis Hepp
Knower
Columbus
Walter Mees
Zanesville
Herman Diehl
Norman Riddle
Frances Diehl
Huntington
Syracuse Garden Club Holds Winter Meeting and Contests
The Syracuse Garden Club met at Mrs. C. B. Weese's home with Mrs. Frank Capehart assisting. Fifteen members and one guest attended. Donations supported the Infantile Paralysis Fund and Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Fund. Mrs. Herbert Parker was named first vice president and Elma rhle named second vice president. Program chair Mattie Springer read A Flower Bed in Mid-Winter, and Nellie Weese presented Cutting and Forcing Shrubs. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Mattie Springer
Nellie Weese
Pomeroy Church of Christ Youth Class Elects Officers
The Young Peoples Class held a party in the church basement on Sunday with a social hour and a five o'clock pot luck dinner. Officers elected were Richard Russell president Eileen Welker vice president Betty Kennedy secretary and Vada Paulsen treasurer. The next meeting is set for Jan 19 at 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Pomeroy
Social visit spans Mulberry Ave and Columbus guests
Mrs. J. L. Wickham visited Sadie Wickham on Mulberry Ave from Thursday to Saturday last week. Guests at the dinner Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hepp and Mrs. Clara Schoener of Columbus and Mrs. Walter Mees of Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wickham
Sadie Wickham
Mulberry Ave
Louis Hepp
Clara Schoener
Columbus
Walter Mees
Zanesville
German woman smuggler caught with butter in bicycle tires
A woman in Germany, a cycling fan, was arrested for smuggling five pounds of butter into the country from Lithuania by hiding it in the tires of her bicycle. The case highlights a curious border-smuggling method involving dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lithuania
Dedication Services Slated at Rutland
Dedication services will be held January 19 at 10 30 a m for the organ presented to Rutland Methodist Church by Mrs M E Rathburn in memory of David Rathburn Young The Rev Ernest E Fowler district superintendent will give the dedicatory sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Methodist Church
M. E. Rathburn
David Rathburn Young
Ernest E. Fowler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aera
Pomeroy Social Notes
P. FE. Stanley
Martin Crll
Stanleys
Robert Blake
Erie
Gannon College
James
General Electric
Buckeye
H. Schwab
Stylepark
Arista Supreme
Stetson
Royal Playboy
Stetson Flagship
Douglas Parker - Granville
Bruhn
Meigs Hospital Board
McMaster
Pearl Hysell
E. J. Howett
Mrs. Halliday
Portland Club
J. B. Elberfelds
Holland
Syracuse Garden Club
Pomeroy Personals
Ewing
Pomeroy, Ohio
Chase & Baker Hardware
Sinks
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!