Fire damages Kel-Roy Club in Route 7 blaze
Pomeroy Fire Chief Roy Reuter said the Kel-Roy Night Club on Route 7 suffered about 10000 in damages after a fire started by an overheated furnace. The blaze spread along the club, requiring a new roof and prompting a two week closure. Middleport firemen aided with water. Owner is Kelly Grueser and insurance coverage is reported.
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Pomeroy
Kel-roy
Roy Reuter
Reuter
Middleport
Kelly Grueser
Jolly Meet Postponed by Weather in Middleport
The Jolly Bunch Sewing Club, set to meet at Mrs. L. D. Diles’ home in Middleport Saturday night, has been postponed due to inclement weather.
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JOLLY
Middleport
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
L. D. Diles
Ohio State Student To Give Sermon
Larry Ford a student at Ohio State University will speak at the Federated Church Sunday worship service at 10 25 a m on youth week topic Dare We Live in the Household of God The church youth will hold a 530 p m dinner meeting with program and social hour later that evening On Feb 5 the church joins other local youths for a union fellowship at 730 p m at the United Methodist Church.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
Waldo J. Bartels
Larry Ford
Ohio State University
Edward Ford
God
United Methodist Church
Temperance Film Shown in Local Schools by W C T U
Pomeroy and nearby schools feature a temperance film this week discussed at a Pomeroy Womans Christian Temperance Union meeting at the United Methodist Church. Mrs. G. H. Ewing led, with Mrs. Allen Hampton presenting The Door to Christian Responsibility. Lucretia Genheimer spoke on Congress of the U S A. a vocal solo This Is My Father s World was sung by Mrs. Francis H. Glazier. February meeting planned at Federated Church.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Rutland
Francis H. Glazier
Federated Church
Builder Denied Motel Plan at Berkhamsted Dump Site
In Berkhamsted England a builder was refused permission to erect a new motel at the city dump. The rejected project faces strict zoning limits suggesting the area is reserved for shacks and shanties.
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Berkhamsted
England
Miss Swan of Long Bottom Dies at 86
Linnie B. Swan 86 died at her niece Leona Hensley’s home in Long Bottom. A longtime resident, she served as Long Bottom postmaster for 25 years and belonged to multiple church and fraternal groups. Services set for Sunday at Long Bottom Methodist Church with burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.
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Long Bottom
Linnie B. Swan
Leona Hensley
Levi
Mary Fellows Swan
Miss Swan
Daughters of America
Tuppers Plains
Ella Shaner
Jeromesville
Ohio
Bertha Barton
Cleveland
Effie Torrence
Harry Swan
Portsmouth
Long Bottom Methodist Church
Freeland Norris
Sand Hill Cemetery
Firemen Put Out Blaze At Garage
Minor damage reported at Racine Garage after a gasoline fire when a fuel line burst near a stove. Racine firefighters responded at 4:45 pm with nine men assisting. At 10:15 pm Tuesday emergency squad transported Elizabeth Sayre to Holzer Hospital for medical treatment.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Elizabeth Sayre
Plants
Bald Knob Church Checked For Fumes
Pomeroy emergency squad checked Bald Knob Church Wednesday night for carbon monoxide fumes after five people fainted Tuesday. Test found no CO fumes. poor ventilation suspected as cause of illness among five parishioners.
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Pomeroy
Bald Knob
Driver license suspension denied in Meigs County court
Judge John C. Bacon of Meigs County Common Pleas Court denied the suspension of Daniel E. Livingston of Tuppers Plains. The Registrator of Motor Vehicles failed to prove Livingston is an habitual traffic violator.
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Pomeroy
Daniel E. Livingston
Tuppers Plains
John C. Bacon
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Bacon
Livingston
Alfred WSCS Meeting Notes Prompt Community Plans
The WSCS held a church basement meeting with eight members and two guests. Rugs were displayed, stamp tax collected, and gelatin sold. A spaghetti dinner was discussed and World Day of Prayer announced for Feb 17. The next meeting is Feb 28 at Thelma Henderson’s home.
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Alfred
WSCS
Thelma Henderson
Grace Swartz
Shower Held for Mr and Mrs Robert Robinsons
A Saturday shower at the Fellrod Robinson home honored the couple. He will depart soon for Fort Knox Kentucky where he is stationed. Mrs Robinson will continue her job in Athens. Mr and Mrs Delbert Yost and family of Sugar Grove attended.
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Robert Robinson
Fellrod-Robinson
Fort Knox
Robinson
Athens
Delbert Yost
Sugar Grove
Charter Club Welcomes Two New Members
Mrs. Tom Stewart and Mrs. Bill Lathey were welcomed as new members at the Charter Club meeting held Wednesday evening at Mrs. Joe Young’s home. Mrs. Everett Lightfoot led the business session and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Wilbur Young Mrs. Ed Ebersbach and Mrs. Alfred Biggs with Mrs. Nathan Biggs winning the door prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess to the members listed.
Mrs. Goeglein Buried After Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Goeglein were conducted Wednesday at the Ewing funeral home with Rev. Eugene Brown officiating. Attendees from outside the county included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman and sons of Pataskala, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reibel of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Halla and son of Ravenswood. Burial followed in Beech Grove cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Thomas Goeglein
Ewing Funeral Home
Eugene Brown
United Methodist Church
Robert Goodman
Pataskala
Fred Reibel
Columbus
M. E. Halla
Ravenswood
Beech Grove Cemetery
Pomeroy Personal Notices Highlight Local Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Pete Elmer of Columbus were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs E J Strauss and son John. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Norman Arnett and family of Rochester Pa Mr and Mrs Herman Reese and family of Cheshire Mrs Dale McGraw and daughter of Racine Route 1 and son Don of Rio Grande.
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Pete Elmer
Columbus
E. J. Strauss
John
Ray McDade
Norman Arnett
Rochester
Herman Reese
Cheshire
Dale McGraw
Racine
Don
Rio Grande
Night Planned for February at Middleport Church
Middleport First Baptist Church hosts a fellowship night on February 15 with home missions focus. The Board of Christian Education votes to meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. New officers named include Mrs. Ray Pickens chairwoman and Mrs. Paul Smart vice chairwoman.
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Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
Board of Christian Education
Ray Pickens
Paul Smart
Gerald Anthony
Tony Fowler
Bert Bodimer
Harold E. Hubbard
Smart
Professional Women Card Party in Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional Women arrange a card party Monday evening at Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion hall. Door and table prizes plus refreshments will be provided. Tickets available from club members. committee includes Mrs. Denver Rice Mrs. Ann Bailey Mrs. Mabel Sanborn Mrs. C F Hibbs Mrs. Kenneth McElhinney Mrs. Arthur Strauss and Miss Freddie Houdashelt.
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Middleport
Feeney- Bennett Post
American Legion Hall
Denver Rice
Ann Bailey
Mabel Sanborn
C. F. Hibbs
Kenneth McElhinney
Arthur Strauss
Freddie Houdashelt
Minor Fire Damages Racine Parsonage Chimney
A small blaze at the Racine Methodist parsonage occupied by Rev and Mrs Richard Morgan caused about 25 dollars in damage. Eight Racine Fire Department members responded to the Wednesday call.
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Pomeroy
Methodist
Racine
Richard Morgan
Jury Referral in Meigs County Obstructing Alley Case
A charge of obstructing a public alley filed in Meigs County Court of Emmet W. Peoples against B F Parmalee was referred to the grand jury. The case was brought by M L French and recorded in a court entry on a Wednesday.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Emmet W. Peouples
M. L. French
B. F. Parmalee
Grand Jury
Pomeroy Teens challenged at temperance assembly
Rev. Donald A. Boone of Middleport Baptist Church spoke to Pom eroy senior and junior high students on setting standards for peers. The event, sponsored by the Meigs County WCTU, opened with the film Any Boy U.S.A. and highlighted mass media influence and alcohol risk.
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Pomeroy
Donald A. Boone
Middleport Baptist Church
Meigs County Women's Christian Temperance Union
Rally Set at North Gallia High for Grange Event
Chester Grange announced a Feb 9 rally at North Gallia High School led by Harry Holter to mark the Grange 26th anniversary on Feb 14. 25 year members will receive certificates and awards. Reports included Fred Smith’s wedding and a barn fire at Albert Parker’s farm.
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Pomeroy
North Gallia High School
Chester Grange
Harry Holter
David Koblentz
George Holter
Henry Beaver
Beaver
Fred Smith
Albert Parker
Christie Baer
Yeanger
Ex Meigs Man Floyd Adams, 67, Dies in Zanesville
Floyd Adams of Zanesville former Meigs County resident died Wednesday at Bethesda Hospital after a long illness. He was 67, son of the late Quincey and Sarah Adams, survived by Ola his wife Dale Audrey and several grandchildren, a brother Millard and sister Bertha Varian. A brother Hobart and his parents preceded him. Funeral services set for 1 p.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Home Duncan Falls.
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Pomeroy
Floyd Adams
Zanesville
Meigs County
Bethesda Hospital
Adams
Quincey
Sarah Adams
Antiquity
Ola
Dale
Audrey
Millard
Bertha Varian
Leetown
Hobart
Thompson Funeral Home
Duncan Falls
Bridge Club Hosts Canasta Evening At Gress Home
Mrs. Leo Smith and Mrs. George Dallas joined Mrs. Richard Gress as she entertained her canasta club Tuesday evening in Middleport. Prizes went to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Edna French, Mrs. Robert Schmoll, and Mrs. William Childs. Refreshments followed for the named guests and Mrs. Charles Bradbury and Mrs. Lionel Boggs.
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Middleport
Leo Smith
George Dallas
Richard Gress
Smith
Edna French
Robert Schmoll
William Childs
Charles Bradbury
Lionel Boggs
Twilight Garden Club Meeting Postponed
The Twilight Garden Club meeting planned for Thursday night at Mrs. Ralph Gilmore’s home has been canceled due to weather conditions.
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Pomeroy
Twilight Garden Club
Ralph Gilmore
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