Grouping Is Suggested To Save Tires
Forty five officers and members of the 14 Meigs County Granges met at Rock Springs Grange Hall with H. E. Starkey state deputy master presiding. Plans were outlined for inter grange visits and program exchanges to conserve tires with neighboring granges grouping their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Rock Springs
H. E. Starkey
Ganges
Chester
Columbia
Great Bend
Harrisonville
Laurel
Ohio Valley
Star
C. G. Williams
Ohio State Grange
Starkey
Racine
Reedsville
Alfred
Tuppers Plains
Hemlock Grove
Olive
Fred Goeglein
C. N. Jones
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Weekender News Reel
Pomeroy Social Notes reports Racine High School’s Social Science Club gathering with a musical contest and participant list. The Happy Hustler Class of the Racine Methodist Church planned a February 12 cafeteria dinner, with future meetings scheduled. The column records numerous weekend visits, travels, and family updates across Lincoln Hill Mulberry Ave and nearby towns, noting names like Mildred Talbott Evelyn Sayre and Karen Lee Bahr.
Veteran Store Man Comes to Pomeroy
Ernest R. Gross of Athens named manager of the Meigs Clothing Company in Pomeroy. Former assistant manager and buyer at Zenner’s Athens, he ran his own Athens clothing store for five years and starts in his new role today. He plans to relocate his family to Pomeroy later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ernest R. Gross
Athens
Meigs Clothing Company
Mr. Gross
Zenner’s
Gross
Red Cross Quota for Meigs County Passed by $400
Meigs County districts all reached the Red Cross War Fund quota of 5000, with several exceeding their targets. Edison Hobstetter said the total surpasses the goal by about 400 as districts continue sending contributions. Racine workers led by Mrs. Gomer Lewis exceeded their 200 quota by 46.10 with more promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Meigs County
Mhobstetter
Racine
Gomer Lewis
Freeland Norris
R. A. Tyree
Mildred Morris
Audrey Morris
Mary Spencer
Ralph Hayman
Middleport social notes highlight PTA meeting and local arrivals
The Middleport PTA hosts a 7 30 p m meeting in the high school auditorium with a guest speaker and the High School Boys Chorus directed by Gordon Harris. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Wesley Lewis of Park St. other news includes visits, marriages and resignations among local residents and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Parent-Teacher Association
Gordon Harris
William Powell
P.T.A
Wesley Lewis
Lewises
Park St
Racine Garden Club Supports Red Cross War Effort
Racine Garden Club led by Mrs. Gomer Lewis gathered at Mrs. Ralph Hayman home for a patriotic meeting. Members drew names of service sons to sponsor and maintain contact with during the war while planning to sew for the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Siby Miles and Mrs. Lewis with numerous members and three guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Gomer Lewis
Racine Garden Club
Ralph Hayman
Erlene Wolfe
George Simpson
Louise Stewart
Red Cross
Siby Miles
Emma Jividen
Owen Watson
Sibyl Miles
Fred Bell
Clark Jividen
Hazel Cleland
B. M. Tyree
Jake Gaul
Lillian Lee
Hayman
Virgie Krider
Grace Jividen
Iva Wolfe
Property Is Selling In Middleport
Real estate dealers report property is moving in Middleport with several sales completed and many prospects. The Emma Welch home on S Third Ave was sold to Mr and Mrs Hubert Mace who plan to continue renting the two apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Emma Welch
S. Third Ave
O. P. Klein
Hubert Mace
Honor Roll List At Racine High School
Racine High School announced the honor roll for the last six weeks with students named by class. Freshmen include Mildred Brewer Ruby Brewer Norma Lenore Lee Lois Sayre Sheridan Scarberry Randall Talbott Blendena Taylor Nora Wolfe. Sophomores list Alice Bradford Bet tie Bush Mildred Byers Freda Carpenter Bobbie Cleland Pearl Cross Marie Gainer Dorothy Holter Margery Rhodes Mary Spencer Marjorie Wolfe. Juniors feature Virginia Bentz Harry Cozart Betty Hoback Jean Holman Thelma Ours Mildred Talbot Mabel Worthington. Seniors named Ruth Carnahan Pauline Decker Adria Diddle Doris Hill Ruth Johnson Jack Kessler Wilma McDade Opal Miller Alex Miller Dean Sayre Mary Shain Marian Simpson Gayle Wagner Mary Jean Watson Martha Lou Watterson Beryl Wolfe Dolores Wolfe.
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Pomeroy — Social Science Club
Racine High School
Mildred Talbott
Marian Simpson
Evelyn Sayre
Gayle Wagner
Dean Sayre
Edward Snook
Beryl Wolfe
Mary Jean Watson
Martha Lou Watterson
Betty Hoback
Adria Diddle
Mabel Worthington
Alice Bradford
Adda Lou McKenzie
Mildred Byers
Marjorie Wolfe
Katherine Wolfe
Marjorie Boyd
Betty O’connor
Jack Shank
Jim Shank
Edgar Arnott
Don Nease
Jean Holman
Thelma Ours
Ruth Carnahan
Pauline Decker
Doris Hill
Ruth Johnson
Jack Kessler
Wilma McDade
Opal Miller
Alex Miller
Mary Shain
Dolores Wolfe
Gale Hysell Takes Work in Pt. Pleasant
Gale Hysell leaves Grueser Body Works Pomeroy after years of service and joins Mason Motor Company Pt Pleasant. Mason Motor is controlled by Meigs County interests with A R Knight as manager. The Hysells will remain at their Broadway home.
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Middleport
Gale Hysell
Grueser Body Works
Pomeroy
Mason Motor Company
Pt Pleasant
Meigs County
A. R. Knight
Hysells
Broadway
Marine Wins Firsts In Three Matches
Charles Ihle of Racine, a U S Marine at Paris Island, won first in rifle pistol and bayonet contests. He earned two medals and an alarm clock as prizes in the recent competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Ihle
Will Ihle
Racine
U. S
Paris Island
S. C
Ohio University Players Present Sunday Program in Pomroy
Ohio University Players offered a two play program at Pomroy Junior High Auditorium under university auspices drawing a large audience. A serious drama with fine makeup showcased capable performances, followed by a rhymed court scene farce. Exhibits by Sugar Run School students featured weaving looms, twig baskets, and color works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio University
University At Athens
Sugar Run School
Parents organize playschool Parents club at Sugar Run School
The POMEROY organization of the Parents' Club met as guests of the children at the new WPA playschool at Sugar Run School. Mrs Ethel Willoughy supervises the school. temporary chair W A Smith led to elected officers Mrs Vaughn Crites president Mrs Ralph Kuether vice president and Mrs Forrest Creason secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for first Friday in February. Eighteen children enrolled. parents invited to attend meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sugar Run
WPA
Ethel Willoughy
W. A. Smith
Vaughn Crites
Ralph Kuether
Forrest Creason
Fire Department Fails to Save Newborn Bert Infant
Middleport volunteers were called to the Charles Bert home near Cross Roads early Sunday morning but were unable to resuscitate the newborn Bert infant. The baby was the second son of the Berts, whose mother is the former Lillian Buck.
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Middleport
George Howett Dies At Burlingham
POMEROY George Ellis Howett age 78 died shortly after midnight Sunday at his home in Darwin. He is survived by his wife four children a brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 pm at the Burlingham Church with burial in Burlingham Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Ellis Howett
Darwin
Sam Bolin
Athens
Dana
R. D
Welby Whaley
Zanesville
Theo Williams
Charleston
Val
Burlingham Church
Burlingham Cemetery
Wife’s visit to husband altered by military transfer
Mrs Dayton Spencer, just recovered from an appendectomy, planned to visit her husband Private Dayton Spencer at Fort Sam Houston Texas. A telegram informed her he had been transferred somewhere on the West Coast. She stays with her parents the Lewises on Lincoln Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dayton Spencer
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
West Coast
Pomeroy Clerk Goes West for Health
Alvin E. Norris village clerk of Pomeroy left this morning for an indefinite health stay in the West. He and Mrs. Norris and son Eugene had earlier attempted a trip to Roswell New Mexico but returned from Cincinnati due to Mrs. Norris illness. Norris plans to settle in Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alvin E. Norris
West
Mrs. Norris
Eugene
Roswell
N. M
Cincinnati
Ewing
Norris
Phoenix
Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pomeroy Social Notes
Racine Methodist Church
Howard Miles
Vine St
Walter Stewart
Grace Holter
Fern Gaul
Pomeroy Personals
Nancy Arnold
Kathryn Hennessy
Office Training School
Columbus
Edgar Arnold
Rose Hill
Thomas Hennessy
Mulberry Ave
Floyd Mees
Robert Mees
William Downie
Cleveland
C. E. W. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Jacob Elberfeld
H. E. Boney and
H. D. Boney
D. H. Stage
Marietta
Jack Manning
Sebring
Western Union
Franklin
T. A. Downie
John Mauer
Uhrichsville
H. L. Jennings
London
Ray Neal
J. S. Hartenbach
E. Main St
Ralph Sisson
Third St
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Clarence Seidenabel
E. W. Schreiber
Clayton Bahr
Karen Lee
Defense Bonds
E. M. Johnson
General Advertising Co
Syracuse
M. D. Hartley
Johnson
Hot Springs
Ark
War Department
Middleport Social Notes
Harold C. Johnson
Senacaville
B. F. Parmelee
Gene Harris
Ohio State University
Robert Harris
Max Sanborn
Dorothea Berry
Akron
Joseph Stanford
United States Army
Stanford
Milton Hood
Mary Jane
Katie Guth
Hood
Ray Bodkin
Fisher St
O. H. Stewart
Sara Jones
New York City
T. H. Davis
H. A. Rothrock
Alan Rothrock
Bob
Pearl McKnight
Lewis Burford
Second Ave
Nurito
Asay
Emia
Aed
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Pt. Pleasant
Marine
George Howett
Burlingham
Antycom
Court St
Athens, Ohio
Dial
Fred Sanders
Mgr
RB. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Balem
N.C
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