Bodies of Two War Dead To Be Returned Home
Two U S soldiers who died overseas in World War II will be returned to Meigs County for burial. Pvt Kibble Lawrence Cowdery of Reedsville and T Sgt 3-c Charles Bennett of Middleport. Cowdery killed in action in Germany March 25 1945. service in Arbaugh funeral home with rites by Drew Webster Post American Legion. Bennett died in Africa April 2 1945. services to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
United States
Meigs County
Kibble Lawrence Cowdery
Reedsville
Charles Bennett
Cowdery
Germany
Rhine
Cecil ©. Cowdery
James Lawrence
Patty Ann
Beech Sr
Warren Bennett
Columbus
Maxine Bennett
Athens
Jean Bennett
Middleport High School
Rawlings-Coats
Seven Village Candidates File Petitions for Voting
At least seven candidates in Pomeroy have taken petitions to run in the village election. Incumbents Vaughan Goodwin and Andrews seek re election to the council. Clerk Alvin Norris faces Sybil Ebersbach and Eddie Straus in the race. Possible mayoral bid by Sidney Spencer looms, with independents allowed up to 30 days before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Election Board
Ivan
Pat) Will
Frecker Plumbing Co
Pat
Richard Vaughan
Olan Goodwin
Clarence Andrews
Alvin Norris
Sybil Ebersbach
Eddie Straus
Miss Ebersbach
Fred W. Crow
W. H
Evis) Ebersbach
Mulberry Ave
Robinson
Sidney Spencer
Soldier Released Then Re-Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Pomeroy Joe Hood of Minersville was arrested Friday night for intoxication. He was released Saturday morning to return to camp before being declared AWOL, then rearrested Saturday night by village police on the same charge and held in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joe Hood
Minersville
Funeral Rites Held For Betty Sue Boyd
Funeral services for Betty Sue Boyd newborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd were held Sunday at 10 am at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial followed in Rocksprings Cemetery with Mrs. Robert Arnold identified as grandmother.
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Pomeroy
Betty Sue Boyd
William Boyd
Ewing Funeral Home
Rocksprings
Robert Arnold
Deadline Shifts for Village Candidacy Petitions
The last day to file petitions for village public office is now Wednesday February 2 instead of Tuesday. Candidates must file with the village clerk by the new deadline to appear on the ballot.
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Pomeroy
Lions Club Charter Night Set for February 15 in Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lions Club will celebrate its Charter Night on February 15 with 60 members after closing its charter with 24 members. Attendees include Lions from nearby communities and their wives. C. Fe. Shepard of the Middleport Church of Christ leads as chairman. Lions International began in 1917 with 25 clubs. now 7045 clubs in 25 countries with 95,670 members.
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Pomeroy
Lions Club of
Aten Shain
Pomeroy Club
Pomeroy Group
C. FE. Shepard
Middleport Church of Christ
Lionism
Lions International Association
Dallas
Tex
1948 Officers Again Elected By Firemen
Pomeroy Firemen’s Association held its first postwar meeting at the Second Ward Firehouse. President Dwight Parker led as officers including Henry Werry as vice president Theodore Lehew secretary Elbert F Robinson treasurer and trustees Glen Dill Roland Neutzling E M Johnson re-elected. The group marked its fiftieth anniversary with a net profit of 840.79 from New Year’s Eve celebrations and voted 20 to March of Dimes donation. There are 75 members.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Firemen’s Association
Second Ward
Dwight Parker
E. F. Robinson
Mr. Parker
Henry Werry
Theodore Lehew
Elbert F. Robinson
Glen Dill
Roland Neutzling
E. M. Johnson
W. H. Ebersbach
March of Dimes
Sugar Run PTA Plans February 18 School Party
Plans are underway for a Sugar Run school party sponsored by the PTA to raise funds for a newly acquired movie projector. The event is set for February 18 and will be held at Sugar Run school.
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Pomeroy
PTA
Sugar Run School
Ames Grange postpones meeting. church event noted
Amesville report notes Ames Grange postponement due to Stewart degree team absence. Meeting set for Thursday with first and second degrees to be conferred. Also announces Metho dist Esther class hosts and 21 members attended a Tuesday session at the church recreation room.
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Amesville
Ames Grange
Carl Sedwick
Ruth Linscott
Homer Hamilton
Church Recreation Room
Dorothy Sedwick
Carol Pickering
Marion
Leonard Keirns
Albany
Dick Kirkbride
Chesterhill
J. F. Linscott
Albert Gardner
Charles
James
Huntington
Vickie Jean
Edgar Keirns
Ralph Bennett
Joe Miller
Columbus
Bennetts
Bennett
Ira Bennett
R. B. Thompson
Denzi
Robert Mesecher
James Mesecher
Mary Grosvenor
Ohio River Crest at 44.5 Feet Prompts Water Info Center Plan
POMEROY Ohio River crested at 44.5 feet about 7 p.m. Saturday then fell to 43.5 on Sunday. Police report minimal losses from high water as Main Street merchants prepared. Mayor Sidney Spencer urged a synchronized gauge and a city information center to answer flood questions and quell rumors from newcomers.
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Pomeroy
Ohio River
Main St
Sidney Spencer
Chamber of Commerce
Pomeroy Harvesters Meet at Federated Church Social Rooms
POMEROY The Happy Harvesters class of the Federated Church will gather in the church social rooms Friday evening.
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Pomeroy
Happy Harvesters
Federated Church
Pomeroy Council of Church Women Meet at Federated Church
The Pomeroy Council of Church Women will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Federated Church. Mrs. R L Hegnauer will lead the program and a film strip titled Delayed Pilgrims will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Council of Church Women
Federated Church
R. L. Hegnauer
Pomeroy Ladies Aid Society to Meet at St. Pauls
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the church social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Marts Visit Florida For Extended Vacation
Dr and Mrs W S Mart traveled to Florida last week for an extended vacation, enjoying a warm getaway and leisure time during their trip.
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Pomeroy
Local Social News and Wartime Happenings in Mason
Mrs Pearl Roush hosted the Curiosity Club with numerous neighbors and relatives in attendance. A separate dinner celebrated their son Johnnie Grueser’s first birthday. Other items note Mr George Bumgardner’s work accident, military promotions for Willis Dudding in Germany, and family travels between Ohio and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Kathryn Goodwin
Pomeroy
Jack Grueser
Johnnie
Eber Roush
Edward Ryan
George Bumgardner
Philip Sporn
Graham Station
Meigs General Hospital
Elizabeth Ryan
Charleston
T. J. Ryan
Dennis Dudding
Willis
Germany
Emrogene Crow
H. Joe Grimm
Bloomdale
Ohio
William Cartwright
Frankfurt
Denver
Colo
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
R. L. Dudding
D.L. Dudding
St. Albans
George Dudding
Earl Schwarz
Miami
Henry Schwarz
Jean Redman
Margaret Pickens
Huntington
Emma Ryaia
Kyger notes weekend visits and house guest shifts
Kyger Kyger reports Maxine Darst of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Cash Darst. Luella Bradbury visited her daughter Mrs Robert Ball and Naomi Bradbury of Washington DC joined them at the Ball home. Frank Sears and family from Clarksburg WV live with sister Mrs Ivan Barnett until a house is found. Serena Lloyd hosted J M Conkle called. Emma Reynolds returned home after visiting grandson Mrs Chester Spires Stingy Creek. Mildred Stevens and Janice of Porter spent weekend with Stevens' parents.
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Serena Lloyd
Leading Creek
Emma Reynolds
Chester Spires
Stingy Creek
Mildred Stevens
Janice of
Porter
Mills Celebrate 28th Anniversary and Birthdays in Middleport
Middleport social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Mills on S Fourth Ave marking their 28th wedding anniversary and the birthdays of their sons Donald of Charleston and Robert at home. A birthday dinner was held during the visit of elder son Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Shirley Mills
S. Fourth Ave
Donald
Charleston
Robert
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Walsh at Mason Home
About thirty guests from Mason and Meigs Counties attended a layette shower for Mrs. Harry Walsh at Mrs. E. R. Keig’s Mason home. Co hostesses included Miss Ruth McIntosh and Mrs. Walsh who once worked at the Mason Clinic. Gifts were presented in a baby buggy and prizes awarded to Mrs. Nathan McDaniel. Refreshments featured chicken salad, ice cream, cupcakes with stork holders, crocheted bootee nuts, coffee, and punch. Hammond organ provided music during refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mason
Meigs
Harry Walsh
E. R. Keig
Ruth McIntosh
Walsh
Ann Elizabeth Noble
Mason Clinic
Nathan McDaniel
Ecard Club Winners Named At Middleport Gathering
Mrs. Paul Grue entertained the local ecard club Friday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Thelma Dill Mrs. Mabel Beards and Mrs. Doris Darst after the card series. Salad and sandwiches were served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Grueser
Ecard Club
Thelma Dill
Mabel Beards
Doris Darst
Funeral notices and social announcements in Meigs County
Funeral services for Miss June Barnhart were held January 26 at the Success Church with burial in Success cemetery. She died in Columbus at 19, survived by eight siblings and grandfather John Pickering. Engagement announced for June Swan and Eugene Whytsell with wedding March 13 at Bethany Methodist Church Parkersburg. A reception will follow at the Woman's Club on Ninth Street. Various local social and church events noted, including youth fellowship at Meigs County Methodist Church with speaker Dr. Robert Yuan and a CBS funeral in Racine for Mrs Elizabeth Taylor.
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Long Bottom
June Barnhart
Joe Barnhart
Columbus
Success Church
Success
John Pickering
S. R. Swan
Parkersburg
June
Eugene Whytsell
Robert Yuan
St. Josephs Hospital
Antone Lighter
Rogersville
Tenn
Lighter
H. A. Hensley
Charles Hensley
Linnie Swan
CBS
Elizabeth Taylor
Racine
Shellie Townsend
Belleville
W. Va
Arn Myers
John Deffenbaugh
Wheeling
Ott Hensley
Everett Connolly
Great Bend
WCTU Meeting Reports Shifts in Hostess and Guests
At a Friday WCTU gathering hosted by Mrs. Pearl Graves on Pearl Street, Mrs. Phil Edwards assisted instead of listed Mrs. G. G. Werner and Mrs. Edwin Price. A Christmas contributions report for the Meigs County Infirmary and the Children's Home was read by Mrs. Sally McCormick. Mrs. Homer Hysell and Miss Margaret Sauer performed a duet with accompaniment by Mrs. Lillian Stieff amid other numbers. guest Mrs. Kathryn Jordan joined.
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Middleport
WCTU
Pearl Graves
Pearl St
Phil Edwards
G. G. Werner
Edwin Price
Meigs County Infirmary
Sally McCormick
Homer Hysell
Margaret Sauer
Lillian Stieff
Kathryn Jordan
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Seines
Middleport group gathered at Mrs John Seines home with Mrs Noah Haskins assisting. Members enjoyed sewing crocheting and games while a salad course was served to a list of attendees including Mrs Herbert Fink Mrs Herman Bailey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jolly Bunch
Vows Uniting Miss Whittington and Fred Buck Told
Vows were read by Rev. O H Cartt uniting Miss Marie Whittington Hobson and Fred Buck Thursday at 6 p m in Hobson. Attendants were Leonard Gilmore and wife. The bride wore ice blue street length dress with sequins and pink rose corsage. A reception for 16 relatives followed at the bride's home. Buck works for City Cab Co Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
O. H. Cartt
Marie Whittington
Joe Whittington
Hobson
Fred Buck
Anna Shoemaker Buck
Charles Buck
Leonard Gilmore
Buck
City Cab Co
Pomeroy
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Springfield residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson spent the weekend with relatives. Walter Smith of Columbus was a weekend visitor here. Several local couples and relatives hosted gatherings in Charleston with ill Memorial Hospital patient mentioned. Motor trips and Florida vacations noted for multiple residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Springfield
Walter Smith
Columbus
Clay Cook
Leonard Hess, Jr
William Bolin
Carroll Nichols
Effie Jarvis
Charleston
Memorial Hospital
Cook
Carl Brannan
Roberta Howell
Nina Russell
Florida
F. M. Cluff
L. D. Hartinger
George Reynolds
Edna Laing
A. E. Russell
William Grueser
Miss Russell
Letha Russell
Charles Neal
Gene Harris
Kenneth
Rittman
A. R. Hecox
Robert Harris
Harris
J. E. Wilson
Lima
Frances Pickens
Floy Scott
Gallipolis
Auto Skids and Overturns Injuries in Adamsville Crash
Mrs J N Humphrey and daughter Ruth were injured when a car skidded on ice and overturned Saturday morning in Adamsville. Mrs Humphrey, treated at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for back injuries, is a former Messenger correspondent and resides in Wheelersburg during the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. N. Humphrey
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Adamsville
Humphrey
Ruth Humphrey
Wheelersburg
Miss Humphrey
Humphreys
the Messenger
Plans for Centennial Started by Heath Methodist Church
Tentative plans for the 100th anniversary of Heath Methodist Church in Middleport were set Sunday when the official board met at the church. The Rev. W. B. Moore heard reports on finances and other quarterly conference business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
W. B. Moore
Parents, Child Return After Pin Removal
Mr and Mrs Clarence Owen Jr return with daughter Brenda Sue after swallowing an open safety pin. Brenda Sue was treated at a Philadelphia hospital for serious effects of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clarence Owen Jr
Philadelphia
Brenda Sue
Harold Moore Enlists for Army Service
Harold Moore, son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Moore of Heath Methodist Church, has enlisted in the U S Army and left for Marietta for physical examinations. He is a senior at Middleport High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Moore
W. B. Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Marietta
Middleport High School
Social Notes From Syracuse Area Guests
Miss Marcia Karr travels to Orlando Florida to be hosted by Mrs. A J Brown through March. Huntington residents Mr. and Mrs. Etzel Vickers visit Mrs Leona Winebrenner. Mrs Emma Webster of Pomeroy dines with Mrs Helen Underhill and Mrs Billy Capehart. Mrs Irving Karr Sr called to Parkersburg for ill mother at St Joseph Hospital. Leona Winebrenner visits Marietta residents Charles and Leona Winebrenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Marcia Karr
Orlando
Fla
A. J. Brown
Etzel Vickers
Huntington
Leona Winebrenner
Emma Webster
Pomeroy
Helen Underhill
Billy Capehart
Frank Capehart
Camp Lee
Irving Karr
Parkersburg
Martha Echols
St. Joseph Hospital
Charles Winebrenner
Marietta
Fred Crow, Jr
W. A. Adams
Dilford Ferrel
Rayford
Reedsville Social News Briefs Across Families
Chester Buckley underwent a tonsillectomy at Meigs General Hospital. Guests included Mrs. Mary Barnett and Mrs. Robin Barnett of Clarksburg and Mr. Leon Newsom of Keyser. Lee Wallace visited Louisville with relatives. Various locals hosted and visited relatives and friends during weekends and events.
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Reedsville
Chester
Ben F. Buckley
Meigs General Hospital
C. A. Barnetts
Mary Barnett
Robin Barnett
Clarksburg
W. Va
Leon Newsum
Keyser
Lee Wallace
Louisville
Tiger
Robert G. Mixer
Mixer
Robert, Jr
Garage fire blamed on faulty flue in Middleport
A small blaze at the William Robson garage on Gravel Hill was traced to a faulty flue. Fire officials reported slight damage. The same site last year saw the Robson garage destroyed by fire.
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Middleport
William Robson
Gravel Hill
Robson
Talbott Family Welcomes Daughter Kathryn Ann
Mr. and Mrs. Chappelle Talbott of S Fifth Ave announce the birth of a daughter, Kathryn Ann, at Meigs General Hospital on Saturday. They have two other children, John and Suzanne, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Talbott, Mrs. Alma Hooker, and W. W. Leonard. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chappelle and Mrs. Kathryn Krogman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Chappelle Talbott
S. Fifth Ave
Meigs General Hospital
Kathryn Ann
Talbotts
John
Suzanne
John Talbott
Alma Hooker
W. W. Leonard
Columbus
A. A. Chappelle
Kathryn Krogman
Newport
Shower Honors Mrs Henry at Workman Home in Eureka
Mrs Adamsrey hosted a shower at the Rev and Mrs Floyd Workman house honoring Mrs Wallace Henry. Family and friends from Gallipolis Crown City and New Matamoras attended, including Mr and Mrs Chester Workman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Adamsrey
Floyd Workman
Wallace Henry
Chester Workman
Gallipolis Ferry
Alfred Workman
New Matamoras
Ohio
Paul Martin
James Jeffers
Gallipolis
Leroy Johnson
E. L. Call and Son
Don
Walter Evans
Joyce Chambers
W. F. Chambers
W. E. Steele
Hershel Henry
Ralph Chaffin
Judith Ann
Charles Bodimer
Anna Marie
Charla
Ralph
Doris
Mary Workman
Garnett Greene
Carol
Danny
Green
Pat Hally
Crown City
James Franklin
Blue Lake
Franklin
J. C. Franklin
John Chambers
Ralph Martin
Jenning Cremeans
Della Bodimer
Loudspeaker Truck Publicizes Campaign in Middleport
A sound truck toured Middleport on Saturday to publicize the March of Dimes campaign. Local chairman George Meinhart led schoolchildren canvassing the village with coin cards and jars placed in businesses and restaurants expect generous contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Meinhart
Mrs Rice and Jean Ann Wiseman Return from Hospitals
Mrs Charles Rice was taken to the Mason Clinic and Jean Ann Wiseman was returned to her home from Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy following an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Rice
Mason Clinic
Jean Ann Wiseman
Meigs General Hospital
Pomeroy
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Gene Krupa
Lions Club
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Belpre
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