Groups Hold Meetings at Two Schools in Pomeroy
Hunter-Senior and Sugar Run PTA meetings occurred Thursday, one at Senior High School in the evening, the other at Sugar Run School in the afternoon. A Good Citizenship program featured talks, songs by the Senior Girls' Trio, a poem reading, and the temperance film That Boy Joe. Donations were sent to the March of Dimes, and health lamps were approved for Sugar Run School. Plans include a Founders' Day program and a Washington Birthday Tea, plus a new Brownie Pack report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hunter-Senior
Sugar Run Pta
Sugar Run
PTA
Fred Braettner
J. H. Stephenson
Dorothea Reed
Jeannine Evans
Jean Lee
Marcelline Buell
Blaettner
March of Dimes Campaign
Victory Clothing Collection
Overseas Relief
Miss Mary Goodwin
Second Ave
Miss Goodwin
Interest in Scouting Invigorates Pomeroy Girls
Members of the Pomeroy Girl Scout general committee convened at Mrs. Harry Smiths home to review the program and boost community support. The meeting highlighted Brownie Packs organized at Sugar Run and Central Schools with leaders Minerva Pryor and Margaret Ella Hyseil, and committees including Mrs. H B Kress and Mrs. A R Knight. A special February 25 meeting at Federated Church was announced to advance the Brownie effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred Blaettner
Dwig Parker
Anna Vaughan
H. B. Kress
Federated Church
Smith
Kress
Mrs. Knight
Knight
Grand Jury Returns Nine Indictments in County Session
Nine indictments were returned by the county grand jury over two days, including Walter Smith on robbery and assault with intent to kill, Edward Eugene Henry on the same charges, and Thomas Smith for obtaining property under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eigs County
Walter Smith
Edward Eugene Henry
Thomas Smith
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Club and Personal News
Middleport notes recount a housewarming for the Faris at Weed Apartment Indiana and a Contract Club gathering hosted by Cedric Clark. Local groups include Loyal Pals Class theater outing, Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters meeting, and Loyal Berean Class activities with leaders Mrs. Reed and Rev. Keffer. Various residents are listed with travels, recoveries, and military updates, including Ella Pauley’s Columbus trip, families visiting Charleston and Cleveland, and fiancé John Archer arriving from the Pacific.
Temperance Day Observed At Senior High
Pomeroy Senior High School held Temperance Day with a morning assembly led by Principal J. E. White. Rev. Albert Bitters of the United Methodist Church spoke on temperance and its impact, followed by a screening of That Boy Joe funded by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union and MCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C.A. Motion Picture Bureau
Bitters
Pomeroy Worship Services for Sunday Jan 20
Pomeroy churches announce services with times for Pomeroy Baptist, Naomi Baptist, Grace Episcopal, Christian Science, Trinity Lutheran, and Pomeroy UU. Sunday School and morning worship at varying times, vestry meeting Jan 21, midweek study, and evening programs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Church
T. T Shelton
Naomi Baptist Church
H. E. Harris
Grace Episcopal Church
C. G. Baird
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Trinity Lutheran
Hilmar Th. Rosenberg
Cupid Has One Day Vacation in Meigs
Meigs County probate court issued two days of marriage licenses. On Wednesday Tan 16 one license was recorded but not listed. on Thursday Tan 17 licenses were issued to Walter Rex Beaver Irene Lemley Cecil Karman Eileen Veney Warren Enicks Bonnie Glenn Frank Pleli Helen Kiss Ted Earl Connte Lee Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dan Cupid
Meigs County
Walter Rex Beaver
Huntington
Irene Lemley
Cecil Karman
Pomeroy Rt
Eileen Veney
Warren C. Enicks
Chesa‘Peake
Bonnie Glenn
Frank Pleli
Akron
Helen Kiss
Ted Earl
Connte Lee Atkins
Lewis Sent To Scene Of Disaster In Welch West Virginia
Middleport report states Charles Lewis a former USNR lieutenant now with United Press in Charleston West Virginia was dispatched to Welch West Virginia to cover the mine disaster this week. He is a 5th level graduate from Ohio University Athens and previously worked on the Canton Repository editorial staff before joining service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Lewis
USNR
United Pr
Charleston
W. Va
Welch
WO Va
Lev 5
Ohio University
Athens
Canton Repository
Brush Moore
Native Gallia Native to Practice in Meigs
Middleport will have a new dentist the first of February as Dr. Clyde Ingles, a Gallipolis native, plans to open his office in the Hartinger Building on Second Ave. He graduated in 1937 and interned in New York. He is an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ruars
Clyde Ingles
Hartinger
Second Ave
New York
Gallipolis
Ingles
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local News Roundup
Fourteen members attended the Victory Club meeting at Mrs. Anna Blumenauer’s home in Minersville. Donations have been made to veterans hospitals and the Red Cross. A public games party is announced for Tuesday January 29 at 7 30 p m at the Junior O U A M Hall. Petty Officer Harvey Hoffner returns to San Francisco for sea duty after a leave with his parents. A kitchen shower is planned for the Randolph families at Woodman Hall Burlingham with music and square dancing. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stewart with grandparents listed. Junior Women’s Guild met at Mrs. Fred Blaettee’s home with talk on Brotherhood. Local socials and visits noted including Ike Daniels, Dayton guests, and funeral attendance in Dayton for Henry Kautz. several Meigs County residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Victory Club
Anna Blumenauer
Minersville
Edyth Hughes
Syracuse
Meigs County
Veterans’ Hospitals
United States
Red Cross
O.U.A.M
Ihonor
Charles Hoffner
L¢ Harvey Hoffner
San Francisco
Clarence Randolph
Edgar Randolph
Woodman Hall
Burlingham
GUILD
Women's Guild of Federated Church
Fred Blaettee
Rolland Neutzling
Neutzling
Cleveland
Burnell Stephenson
C. L. Johnson
Cincinnati
Lorrain Sterritt
Mary Z. Huber
Laura Hayman
John Strickland
Dayton
Henry Kautz
Strickland
To Be Instructor in Brazilian Air Force
Harry Craig Jr son of Major and Mrs Harry W Craig has been accepted as an armament instructor in the Brazilian Air Force after four months training in Florida he will go to South America for new duties. His wife a former lieutenant in the Army Nurses Corps will join him after he is settled in Brazil. Former Captain Craig is a Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Craig, Jr
Harry W. Craig
U. S. Army Airs Corps
Middleport High School
Ohio University
Athens
Three Divorces Granted by Court Pomeroy Meigs County Court
Three divorces were granted by Judge Edgar Ervin in Meigs County Court. Golda Gillilan was granted a divorce from Chalmers Gillilan with custody of two minor children for willful absence. Woodrow Engle was granted a divorce from Betty Engle for extreme cruelty with custody of a minor child. Maurice Rood was granted a divorce from Lucy Rood for gross neglect and custody of two minor children. John Burns Dies. Mrs Catherine Burns learned of her son John Burns's death in Athens on Thursday. sister Mrs Walter Harris survives, funeral in Athens Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Rood
John Burns
Middlefort
Catherine Burns
Athens
Walter Harris
Harrisonville Roll of Honor Announced
Harrisonville announces its third six weeks honor roll for Scipio School listing seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and grades 6 through 1 with numerous named students across multiple classes and a range of academic standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Scipio School
Lena Alkire
Kathryn Wyatt
Robert Epple
Don Gibson
Betty Morris
Verjean Darnell
Garnet Henderson
Rosalie Turner
Evelyn Welch
Billy Williams
Louise Jewell
Dena Chase
Lillian Howell
Mae Reeves
Betty Ellis
Deloris Wood
Raymond Donahue
Leroy Lambert
Helen Alkire
Maxine Searts
Helen Gilkey
Bertha Douglas
Richard Parsons
Merwin Chase
Bessie McGhee
Doris Haning
Charles McKnight
Eugene Reeves
Betty Welch
Daniele Wolfe
Mary Ann Lambert
Junior Withlin
Janet Kincaid
David Harner
Russell Mason
Dale Wilson
Fred Stanley
Weltha Hating
Joan Lambert
Albert Reeves
Richard Rhodes
Lois Ann Williams
Betty Bryson
Walter Edmonds
Raymond Ellis
Nolan Haning
Irene Howell
Ruth Morrison Wilson
Patsy Clark
Janice Epple
Marie Stotts
Arlene Mark
Syracuse School Group Meets for Program
Syracuse PTA meets under president Mrs Sadie Therner with a book for attendance in Mrs Rizers room. Mrs Hiram Fisher and Mrs Fred Mescher give an interesting program. Refreshments served by Mrs Asa Custer and Mrs Ronald Grindley. Founders Day program for February planned. February hostesses Mrs Edward Hawley and Mrs Douglas Hemsley. Mrs Eva Vargas critically ill was moved by Ewing Ambulance to Mason Clinic. Mrs Christena Grimm hosted the Eagles Class at Asbury Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Parent- Teacher Association
Sadie Therner
Rizer
Hiram Fisher
Fred Mescher
Asa Custer
Ronald Grindley
Edward Hawley
Douglas Hemsley
Eva Vargas
Ewing
Orville Slack
Mason Clinic
Christena Grimm
Eagles
Asbury Methodist Church
Alonzo Custer Rites To Be Saturday
Funeral services for Alonzo Custer Sr. who died Wednesday evening at his Minersville home will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Ewing Funeral Home. The Rev Miller of Chesapeake will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alonzo Custer
Minersville
Ewing
Mr. Miller
Chesapeake
Home From Service for Charles Bur dette
Charles Bur dette has received an honorable discharge after 38 months in service, including 28 months overseas mainly in Germany with the Ninth Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He earned medals for several battles and is now employed at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Burdette
Germany
Ninth Army
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Meigs County Seals Drive 1945 Christmas Appeal
Meigs County seeks to reach a 2400 goal for the 1945 Christmas Seal Sale while posting early totals. By January 15 gross sales hit 32423.22 with 5380 letters mailed to individuals and groups. Of those, 2277 replied and 1371 contributed to aid tuberculosis care, case finding, and education. Executive secretary Kathleen B. Davis in Middleport coordinates the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Kathleen B. Davis
Meigs County Tuberculosis Association
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Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc
Silverton
Middleport Social Notes
George Faris
Lucille Dutton
Weed
Fourth Ave
Farises
Faris
Veterans Administration
Cedric Clark
Daiaudt
Church of Christ
Mary Jane
Nina Russell
Frances Deckard
Vivian Vance
Mabel Hosell
Mildred Hawley
Frances ‘Roush
Allen Jenkinson
Guy Reynolds
L. E. Reynolds
Robert McElhinny
Sidney Russell
Jacon Schaefer
Edward French
Alice ‘Eisenhower
Dwight Frost
James Keffer
Pythian Sisters
Max Sanborn
Lillian ‘Stief
R. B.loughead
C. F. Hawkins
E. R. Tompkins
Eben Bowen
John Mason
George Meinhart
Lawrence Reed
J James Keffer
Meinhart
George Childs
E. O. McKinley
Edward Price
Homer Rice
Keffer
Clark
Dahlia Pauley
Columbus
Vance Stewart
Logan
Kermit Wiseman
New Jersey
Charles Capehart
Capehart
U.S. Army
John K. Smith
Cleveland Clinic
Elliott Miles
Baby
Bush
Gravel Hill
Frank Knapps
Miles
Forestry Division
Extension Department
C. E. Blakeslee
Harold Pratt
Margaret Cunningham
Parkersburg
L. L. Cunningham
Pratts
Clarence Roat
Ruth Pfann
Toledo
Pfc
Arthur Elwood Lewis
Foreign Service
Tacoma
Wash
Paul E. Taylor
ProAcivic Pomeroy
Eloise Warner
Cpl
John R. Archer
Pacific
John Archer
Guysville R. D. 3
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Tim Holt
Jackie Cowper
George Lewis
Linda Sterling
Marseilles
Humphrey Bogart
Michele Morgan
Phillip Dora Helmut Dantine
Stan Laovret
Oliver Hardy
Donald Duck
Cupid
Meigs
Lewis
Gallia
James Williams
New River
Pomeroy Social Notes
Hoffner
Hoffners
Ross Stewart
Leslie Hubbard
Riders OF the Dawn
Jimmy Wakely
Lasses” White
Courage
Tom Conway
Ann Rutherford
SUN
Bendvue
Boris Karloff
Bela Lugosi
Rod Cameron
Arthur Treacher
Black Arrow
Kenneth McDonald
Pride OF the Marines
San Antonio
Bill Elliott
Little Beaver
Charles Arndt
Veda
Ann Borg
the Monster
the Ape
Robert Lowery
SGN
Snafu
Becky
Marguerite
Marguerite Meyer
Cael
Casode Remedy Co
S. Main St
Ohio
Middleport Book Store
National Brands Sales Corp
Chicago, Ill
Aladdin
McMaster
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