Central PTA Names Delegates for Meigs County Meeting
Delegates from the Central PTA to the Meigs County Council PTA meeting set for February 6 at Pom eroy Junior High were announced at the Central Grade School. Names include Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Gerald Grueser Mrs. Oliver Michael Mrs. Lee Tye and Mrs. Carl Norton with alternates Miss Farie Erlewine Mrs. John Werry Mrs. Spaulding Mrs. Donley Riebel and Mrs. Charles Lytle.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Council
PTA
Central Pta
Central
Jimmy Andrews
Ruth Thompkins
County Council
Thompson
Gerald Grueser
Oliver Michael
France Ends Devil's Island Penal Colony in 1946
France liquidated its Devil's Island penal colony in 1946 and pardoned all remaining prisoners or arranged repatriation to France. The move concluded a long period of confinement for detainees in the overseas facility.
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France
Devil’s Island
Mrs. Archer Hosts Bible Class Meeting in Middleport
The Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs J M Archer home with president leading devotions. A $50 donation was approved for the church repair fund and plans were made to send cards to shut ins. Mrs Frank Cheesebrew attended as guest. mystery prize awarded to Mrs James Faulkner.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
J. M. Archer
Hez Root
Frank Cheesebrew
J. B. Hayes
James Faulkner
Mrs Cross Dies Tuesday in Meigs General Hospital
Racine resident Rina W Cross age 75 died early Tuesday in Meigs General Hospital after living with daughter Goldie Dill. Survivors include three daughters Edith Hallead and Dorothy Davis and Goldie Dill, a son Dale Cross, sisters Zelda Wall and Sarah Jones, brother William Williams Jackson, and husband Dana C Cross preceded her in death. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home with burial in Gilmore Cemetery at Nease Settlement.
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Pomeroy
Rina W. Cross
Racine
Meigs General Hospital
Goldie Dill
Daughters of America Lodge
Morning Star Eub
Dill
Edith Hallead
San Francisco
Dorothy Davis
Dale Cross
Orlando
Fla
Zelda Wall
Cleveland
Sarah Jones
Van
Ewing Funeral Home
Gilmore Cemetery
Nease Settlement
Mrs Cowdery Buys Pom eroy Photo Studio
Mrs Marilynn Cowdery has purchased Pomeroy Smiths Studio, one of PomERoy’s oldest photographic concerns. She retains Norma Hawk as clerk receptionist and plans a full range of medium priced cameras, accessories, supplies, plus a limited line of phonograph records and players. Store hours will stay the same. She is also linked to the Skateaway Roller Rink on the Pomeroy Chester Road.
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Pomeroy
Mrs. Cowdery
Skateaway
Pomeroy-Chester Road
Meinhart Named to Ohio Education Study Panel
Middleport state representative George Meinhart was appointed to the Ohio Legislation Service Commission committee to study needs for higher education facilities and education for retarded and gifted children. The panel reports to the 103rd General Assembly per HR 84 and HJR 14.
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Middleport
George Meinhart
Ohio Legislation Service Commission
Ohio
Roger Cloud
Ohio House of Representatives
102Nd General Assembly
103Rd General Assembly
WSCS Meets In New Room in Tup pers Plains
The Tup pers Plains Women’s Society of Christian Service held its first meeting in the new Sunday school room hosted by Mrs Grace Kuhn. Nine members and two guests attended. A program on Japan Today was led by Eunice Halsey with several assistants. A kitchen appliances fund and a World Day of Prayer service on February 21 were approved. Future meetings will continue in the new room with potluck refreshments.
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Tuppers Plains Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace Kuhn
Marlene
Cheryl Kuhn
Japan
Eunice Halsey
Gladys Violet
Gertrude Hoffman
Methodist Church
Christian Church
EUB Church
Chester Garden Club Votes To Buy Books
The Chester Garden Club approved purchasing five books for Chester Grade School as a token of appreciation for Junior exhibitors who won blue ribbons in the Christmas flower show. The meeting at Mrs. Homer Holter’s home featured a program by Mrs. Horace Karr and demonstrations on plants and terrariums. Twenty two members and one guest attended.
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Pomeroy
Chester
Chester Garden Club
Homer Holter
David Koblentz
Paul Baer
Horace Karr
Oscar Bauer
Pearl Koblentz
Earl Dean
Carl Kautz
Purley Karr
Max
Dorothy Karr
Maida Mora
Altona Karr
Roy Holter
Ann
Wyatt Chadwell
Son Honored On Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. James Walker entertained at home Sunday for their son Larry’s seventh birthday. Prizes went to Sherri Shuler, John Ingels, Jane and Stephen Hindy as guests. The party featured cupcakes, ice cream, a birthday cake, and the song Happy Birthday.
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Middleport
James Walker
Larry
Sherri Shuler
John Ingels
Jane
Stephen Hindy
Michael
Buddy Buskirk
Craig Fife
Stephen Stewart
Dee Ann Wells
Jan
Joyce Long
Kathy Morgan
Debra Spencer
James Clatworthy
Joyce Davis
Billy Slater
Sheila Childs
Richard Haggerty
Marta Kay Hubbard
Sherman’ Buskirk
Nancy
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Gibbs
Sally Schaaf
Main Street
Expert Radio
Cleland
W. Main Pomeroy
Dale Dutton
2Nd Ave
Coats Bldg
Jim Johnson
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mrs. Archer
Mrs. Cross
B.T.U
H & R Firestone
Meinhart
WSCS
Scott-Atwater
H.P
H.P. Electric
Metropolitan Marine Sales & Service
Royal Gas
Royal Gas Heaters
B.T.A
Rowley
REED
Hartley & Bennett Shoe Store
Jarman
Connie
Star
Jarman and Star Brand
Connies & Paris Fashion
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