Meigs County Tops War Red Cross Drive Totaling 5730
Meigs County reports a war relief drive total of 5730.06 dollars led by Edison Hobstetter and county volunteers. Eighty five percent of funds were sent to National Red Cross Headquarters in Alexandria, while 15 percent remained locally for county needs. The drive ran without expense and received broad community support from schools, newspapers, businesses, and towns including Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Ing
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Middleport Review
Pomeroy
Johnson
General Advertising Company
Syracuse
James E. Mahoney
Midget Press
Robert Haggerty
Middleport
Pomeroy High School
Wellston
Meigs
Bedford Township
National Headquarters
Amt
Reedsville
Carpenter
Letart Falls
Downington
Sumner-Alfred
Minersville
Forest Run-Nease Settlement
Torch Baptist Church to Hold Sunday Services at 11
Torch Baptist Church will hold preaching services Sunday at 11 a.m following Sunday School. The Rev. Province of Parkersburg West Virginia will preach.
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Torch Baptist Church
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dan Price Heads Civilian Defense Group
Dan Price, a World War veteran active in civic affairs, was chosen executive director of the Civilian Defense Committee of Middleport. He will lead all activities with a defense council including D. C. Miller and others. office at city hall opens daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Civilian registration and future classes planned.
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Middleport
Dan Price
Civilian Defense Committee of
Price
Defense Council
D. C. Miller
H. O. Ewing
Robert Allensworth
Robert Coats
F. M. Cluff
L. W. McComas
Cc. H. Wise, Jr
Leonard Hawk
Ed Spencer
Paul Swisher
John Bricker
Ohio
Meigs County Boys Reunite Through Messenger Tip
Two Meigs County natives living a block apart in California were unified by a Messenger item. Pvt. Raymond Kloes and Pvt. Harry Craig Jr. both joined the U S Army on December 7 and later went to Camp Roberts California, in separate units.
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Co. C
89Th Inf
Camp Roberts
Calif
Harry Craig, Jr
Farewell Events for Army Leaders Held in Pomeroy
A farewell party for Major and Mrs. Hinshaw is planned Friday night with an evening worship where Mrs. Hinshaw will speak on Beach Fires. Sunday School at 2 30 directed by James Gates and an 7 30 evening service where Major Hinshaw gives his farewell message titled Covenant Keeping. Wednesday welcomes new officers Captain William Prescott and Lieutenant Henry Baker to Pom eroy.
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Pomeroy
Hinshaw
James Gates
Major Hinshaw
William Prescott
Henry Baker
Ministers Announce Subjects of Sunday Church Services
Community church notices outline Sunday services across First Presbyterian First Baptist Church Church of Christ Heath Methodist Mt Moriah Baptist with topics including More Than a Master Thread The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Marks of the Christian Life and What Has Christianity Done for You The programs include youth activities and guest speakers with Rev Henry L Carr Rev Ralph Zandel Rev Don McMillin Rev Burnell Stephenson and Rev B R Smith among those listed.
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Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Henry L. Carr
Syracuse
Carr
John Vroman
R. M. Sherman
Bill Grate
First Baptist Church
Ralph Zandel
Phyllis Diles
Church of Christ
Don McMillin
Heath Methodist Church
Burnell Stephenson
Pomeroy
Ohio University
H. A. Rothrock
Institute of the Youth Fellowship
Rio Grande
Gordon Harris
B. R.smith
Mt Moriah Baptist Church
Pomeroy Social Notes and Personal Updates
Miss Elsie Hart entertained her bridge club at a 6:30 dinner at the Hotel Martin with two bridge tables afterward. high honors went to Miss Marguerite Meyer and traveling honors to Mrs. Herman Burt. Infant William Nicholas Coates born at Holzer Hospital. local visits include Mrs. Dell Arnott and Mrs. Mora Coleman from Reedsville and Mrs. Joe Vadish from Sandusky.
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Pomeroy
Elsie Hart
Hotel Martin
Marguerite Meyer
Herman Burt
Albert Coates
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
William Nicholas
Dell Arnott
Mora Coleman
Reedsville
Joe Vadish
Sandusky
N. C. Stout
W. Main St
Okey German
Linnie Lewis
Long Bottom
Nellie Tracy
Ruby
Pt. Pleasant
Campaign for Street Light Levy in Pom ery
The Women's Civic Club met at Agnes Russell's home to back a two mill street light levy for a February 19 special election in Pom ery. They pledged support for turnout and agreed to lead a housing survey for the Civilian Defense Council with volunteers from other groups aiding.
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Pomeroy
Mill Street
Women's Civic Club
Agnes Russell
Jack Evans Dies Thursday in Middleport Funeral rites set
Funeral services for Jack H. Evans aged 69 who died at his son’s home on Front Street will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Finsterwald Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery. He had lived in Middleport for years and had been ill several weeks. Survived by two sons Jack of Middleport Roy of Russell Kentucky two daughters Mrs J D Wilkinson and Mrs McPherson of Cleveland several grandchildren including Shirley and Roy Evans Middleport one brother Thomas Evans of Pomeroy.
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Jack H. Evans
Jack Evans
Front St
Finsterwald
Beech Grove
Evans
Jack
Roy
Russell
J. D
Feeney Bennett Post sponsors weekly Legion Hall dance
Middleport residents report the Feeney Bennett Post American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary co sponsor a first weekly dance at the Legion Hall last night with strong turnout. Social notes list local residents visiting Columbus and Magnetic Springs for visits and illnesses, plus members traveling for Royal Neighbors work and family updates.
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Middleport
Legion Hall
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Registration For Defense Begins In Pomeroy
Pomeroy Civilian Defense office opens Saturday in the mayor's office at Pomeroy City Hall. Residents willing to participate should register promptly. names already registered at County Civilian Defense HQ in the Chamber of Commerce office have been transferred to the new office.
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Pomeroy — Pomeroy
Pomeroy City Hill
Defense Council
Pomeroy
Chamber of Commerce
Special Emergency Training Planned
POMEROY An emergency service training course for civilian defense instructors is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of Pynerive 8. Beginning Tuesday January 27 at 7 p m at Pome ad Senior High School Auditorium it runs seven weekly sessions. Leaders include Joe Stratton Fred Rosenbaum and W A Smith with instructors Charles Rayburn C L Johnson Arthur Skinner forest ranger Walter Wolfe state highway patrolmen and a fingerprint instructor. About twenty five enrollments expected.
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Pomeroy
Boy Scouts of Pynerive
Pomead Senior High School
Auditorum
Joe Stratton
Boy Scouts of America
Fred Rosenbaum
W. A. Smith
Charles Rayburn
C. L. Johnson
Arthur Skinner
Walter Wolfe
Iubway
Masonic School To Start Next Week
Middleport lodge hosts a school of instruction Tuesday evening January 27 with Deputy Grand Master Harry E. Schramm of Marietta lecturing on ritual and Deputy William O. Porter speaking on the officers manual. Masters and officers urged to attend per Grand Master.
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Middleport
R. W. Harry E. Schramm
Marietta
R. W. William O. Porter
Middleport Lodge
Porter
Tne
Dan Price
Dempsey Martin Is Removed to Hospital After Crash
Dempsey Martin, whose neck was broken in an automobile accident Saturday at Naylors Run, was taken to Helzer Hospital by ambulance Thursday. Authorities reported lights failed on Martin's car as it went through a guard rail.
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Pomeroy
Dempsey Martin
Helzer Hospital
Naylors Run
Martin
Values That Cannot Be Shaken Sermon At Athens Area Church
Dev. Dr. John W. Danford preaches a unified service at 10 oclock with the theme Values That Cannot Be Shaken. Church activities include Sunday School lessons study after worship, Youth Fellowship at 6 45, and education classes led by Mrs. A L Vandeveer.
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Dev
John W. Danford
Luchs to Attend Columbus Convention and Meditate Sermons
Isaac will be the sermon topic at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 10 45. The Men's Bible class at 9 30 will discuss The First Theological Dispute. Mr and Mrs Fred Luchs will spend the first three days of next week at the Ohio Pastors convention in Columbus. February sermon themes include Resources for Christians in Times Like These But Just What Do Christians Believe The Bible Is Human Experience and Being Healthy Minded.
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Isaac
Presbyterian Church
Fred Luchs
Ohio Pastors’ Convention
Columbus
Methodist Men Rally Set at Athens First Church
A Sunday February 1 rally at 2 30 PM in the First Methodist Church of Athens invites all Athens County residents. Guest speaker is Dr Joseph M M Gray pastor of Bexley Methodist Church Columbus notable author lecturer and preacher.
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First Methodist Church of
Athens
Athens County
Joseph M. M. Gray
Bexley
Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens Church
The Christian Science Church in Athens announces the Sunday lesson on truth with a Golden Text from Psalms 57 3 and correlative passages from Isaiah 43 10 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The service centers on the concept of God as the All in all and the universe as spiritual.
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Christian Science Church
Athens
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Christian Church Election Set at First Christian Church
The Church School of the First Christian Church meets at 9 15 am with each department holding its own service. Morning worship at 10 30 am features Rev Frank Donaldson speaking on Where Love Still Abides. Evening sermon at 7 pm titled The Meaning of Providence. Endeavors groups meet at 6 pm and Quadrangle at. there is a special Wednesday 7 pm meeting to elect new officers for the coming year.
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Church School of the First Christian Church
Frank Donaldson
Providence
Everson To Speak At Albany Services
The sermon at Albany Methodist Church will be on Missionary Facts and Modern Fancies by Rev Syd ney C. G. Everson. Sunday School gathers at 9 30 a m with a 6 45 p m program led by Hargh Springston. Pearl Chapel hosts Sunday School at 3 p m after a 2 p m preaching service. Snowville holds a 2 p m Sunday School and a 3 p m worship with a sermon on The Christian and the Word.
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Albany Methodist Church
Sydney C. G. Everson
Hargh Springston
Pearl Chapel
God
King
Snowville
Revival Continues at Wesleyan Church Services
Revival services extend a further week at Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street with Rev. Evan Edwards and Rev. Melvin Mitchell delivering sermons each evening at 7 30. The Prayer Band meets Friday afternoon and the Children's Bible Class gathers Saturday morning at 9 30.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Pratt St
Evan Edwards
Melvin Mitchell
Quartet to Sing at Church of God Services
The Church of God will host a unified program supervised by Ray Ramsey in the adult department and Mrs. Edgar Burt in the junior department. Rev. Thomas E. Sexton preaches on What We Believe and Why. The Christian Crusaders meet at 6 30 p m with Mrs. Thomas Sexton leading The Art of Forgiveness. An evangelistic service follows at 7 30 with the Fifth Horseman as sermon subject. The male quartet will sing.
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Church of God
Ray Ramsey
Edgar Burt
Thomas E. Sexton
Christian Crusaders
Thomas Sexton
Hinshaw To Deliver Farewell Message At Courthouse Service
The Salvation Army holds a street service Saturday night at o clock at the Courthouse. Sunday morning includes Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with Major W W Hinshaw delivering his farewell message. Bible study Tuesday night welcomes new commanding officers Captain Prescott and Lieut Henry Baker. Home League meets Thursday night at 7.
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Salvation Army
W. W. Hinshaw
Captain Prescott
Henry Baker
Clouston to Speak at Church of God
C. M. Clouston will preach at the Church of Christ morning service at 10 15 on How to Build Up the Church. Bible study at 9 50 and communion at 11. Evening service at 7 features Dry Bones. Wednesday song service and Bible study at 7 p m.
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C. M. Clouston
Church of Christ
Mr. Clouston
Gods Plan for Life Sermons at Central Methodist Church
The third sermon in the series God s Plan for Our Life will be given at Central Methodist Church next Sunday at 10 15 a m. The Sunday night service at 7 30 features Burning the Tares as the theme with music in the program.
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Central Methodist Church
Mt Zion Baptist Schedule of Services and Events
Schedule from Mt Zion Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Rev J T Crabill preaching on The Faithful Steward at morning worship. BYPU meets 6 30 p m. communion and installation at 7 30 p m with a musical program. Mid week prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
J. T. Crabl
BYPU
Wilcox to Speak at Richland Church
Services at Richland Avenue Methodist Church include Church School at 9 30 am and a 7 30 pm sermon by guest minister Dr A Y Wilcox. Bates and Clarks Chapel offer morning church schools and worship with their own times.
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Richland Ave. Methodist Church
A. Y. Wilcox
Bates
Clarks Chapel
Buckley To Preach At Rutland Church
The Rev J L Buckley, pastor of the circuit, who has been unable to fill appointments due to injuries from a fall, expects to be present at Sunday services at Rutland Methodist Church with Church School at 9 30 am and worship at 7 30 pm Also Syracuse Church School at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am Bethel Church School at 1 pm.
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Rutland Methodist Church
Syracuse
Bethel
J. L. Buckley
Circuit
Elijah Life Sermon Series at South Canaan Church
The South Canaan Baptist Church will host the second sermon in a series on the life of Elijah titled When Hope Is Low. Evening services follow at Albany Baptist Church at 7 30 with The Saddest Word in the Bible. Rev Thomas H Hubbard leads.
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South Canaan Baptist Church
Elijah
Albany Baptist Church
Thomas H. Hubbard
Nazarene Church Schedule for Sunday and Midweek Services
Sunday School at 9 30 am and communion at 10 30 am. Evening activities include choir practice at 6 00, NYPS meeting at 6 30, and evangelistic services at 7 30 led by Rev. Floyd Gale. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm and cottage prayer Friday at 7 30.
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Church of the Nazarene
NYPS
Floyd Gale
Youth Group To Meet At Union Furnace Presbyterian
Young people from Union Furnace Presbyterian Church will observe Young People Day with a Sunday program at 7 30 p m The event features worship in song and instrumental music Pastor J M Stewart leads the church and program activities.
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Union Furnace Presbyterian Church
J. M. Stewart
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