Death in Meigs coal mine sparks coroner inquest
Eyewitness accounts from Clyde Donahue’s death at Seyfried Coal Co mine in Pomeroy were recounted at a coroner’s inquest. Miners testified about the pony, damp track, and possible heart issues while doctors ruled out brain and lung injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Seyfried Coal Co
Olin Partlow
Partlow
Seyfried
Donahue
R. F E. Boice
Robert R. Boice
W. H. Ewing
P. A. Jividen
Rutland
R. E. Boice
Boice
Ralph Terrell
Terrell
Norman Price
Price
Churches Across Pomeroy Area Schedule Services
Pastors announce a full slate of services across Pomeroy and nearby towns. Listings include Christian Science Society Mulberry Ave St Pauls Lutheran Church Church of Christ Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Hysell Run Free Methodist Grace Episcopal Federated United Methodist Evangelical U B Circuit First Baptist Pomeroy Rutland Mission Normib Baptist and various weekly activities such as Sunday schools morning worships prayer meetings choir rehearsals and special services at set times throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
ST. Paul's
Church OF Christ
James Walker
Christian Endeavor
Laurel Cliff Free Methodist
Leroy Hiett
Tina Jacobs
Hysell Run
Free Methodist
Dorothy Bailey
Grace Episcopal
Charles G. Baird
Robert Hegnauer
United Methodist
Albert Bitters
Board of Education
U. B
L. R. Carmichael
Enterprise—Unified Service
Mr. Shea
Morning Star
Shea
Carmel
First Baptist
Paul W. Nye
Missionary Society
Rutland
Cecil Wise
Rayer
Normi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Milhoan sue Gress and bank for real estate contract
A civil suit filed in Meigs Common Pleas July 2 by Everett Milhoan and Glennie S Milhoan against Harry F Gress Clarice B Gress and Mason County Bank New Haven West Virginia seeks specific performance of a contract to convey real estate in fee simple by warranty deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Common Pleas Court
Everett ©. Milhoan
Glennie S. Milhoan
Harry F. Gress
Clarice B. Gress
Mason County Bank
New Haven
W.va
Marriage Unites Miss Mary Jean Stuart and Charles Pelzel
A large circle of friends witnessed the Charleston Ohio faith wedding as Miss Mary Jean Stuart daughter of Mrs. George Arthur Stuart Middleport and Charles Lehman Pelzel son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robert Pelzel Charleston were joined in marriage at Christ Church Methodist in Charleston. The ceremony featured a single ring service read by Dr. Joseph Clare Hoffman with a musical program by George Graham Cook. Altar decor included white gladioli and delphinium. The bride wore white satin with a long train and veil, and carried stephanotis and white orchids. After a reception at the Woman's Club, the couple will reside in Charleston where Pelzel works in real estate with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio
West Virginia
Christ Church Methodist
Charleston
Mary Jean Stuart
George Arthur Stuart
Grant St. Middleport
Stuart
Charles Lehman Pelzel
Lewis Robert Pelzel
Stonewall Drive
Joseph Clare Hoffman
Charles Greybill
George Graham Cook
George Bernice Cook
Grand Rapids
Mich
Charles F. Stuart
Lawson Hamilton, S Jr
Barry Pelzel
Thomas Pelzel
Woman's Club
Frank Mullen
Charles Stuart
Phyllis
Janet Cook
Pelzel
Edwin Cook
Southern Seminary
Lehigh University
Midshipmen’s School
Northwestern University
Morris Harvey College
Civil Service Examinations Set for July
The State Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams in July with a 21 July closing date. Veterans receive a 20 percent preference. new state classified workers get at least 1.84 percent salary increase. Applications available at Columbus or Pomeroy offices. Jobs listed include carpenter, electrician, fireman, janitor, nurse, and painter with monthly salaries described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State Civil Service Commission
George Paulsen
State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Paulsen
Office of the Commission
Columbus
Ohio State Employment Office
Pomeroy City Hall
Middleport Church Plans Are Listed
Middleport churches announce Sunday schedules with services for First Presbyterian Heath Methodist Church of Christ and First Baptist. Notable items include sermon topics The Web of Providence From Doubt To Certainty and Jesus the Friend of Men along with youth and church activities and upcoming pastor announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
H. G. McMillen
Web of Providence
Heath Methodist
W. B. Moore
Ida Lee Hartley
Church OF Christ
C. E. Shephard
First Baptist
Charles Pomeroy
Jesus the Friend of Men
Two Men Are Charged With Intoxication
Pomeroy police jailed Carl W. Nelson Rutland on an intoxication charge after arrest Tuesday evening. He was arraigned before Mayor George Howell and fined five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty and was released. Douglas Davis Minersville was arrested Tuesday evening on intoxication charges and fined twenty five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty. he remained jailed pending payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carl W. Nelson
Rutland
George Howell
Nelson
Douglas Davis
Minersville
Howell
Meigs
WCTU Holds June Supper at Mrs Hysell Home
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met for a potluck supper at the home of Mrs Electa Hysell for the June meeting. Mrs Hysell and Mrs H M Cross led devotions and a donation was given to the Week Day Religious Education project. Guest Izora Guinther Null of Sterling Illinois contributed. Miss Margaret Sauer presided with guests Mrs Null Mabel Aiken Mrs Thomas Darst and Barbara Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Electa Hysell
Mrs. Elwood Lewis Hosts Variety Guild Meeting
Mrs. Elwood Lewis welcomed Variety Guild members as plans for a July picnic were discussed and refreshments were served during the gathering.
Klein Family Visit Highlighted by Ohio Stopovers
Miss Edith Klein from New York City vacationing with relatives in Middleport and Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs O P Klein hosted a dinner at Island View Inn Gallipolis then toured local spots including the O O McIntyre grave. They then visited Ka nang a country home of Mr and Mrs John Boley before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Klein
New York City
Middleport
Pomeroy
O. P. Klein
Island View Inn
Gallipolis
O. O. McIntyre
John Boley
Kananga
Kleins
Edith and
Hulda Klein
Frank Fugate
Marion Fugate
Marcia
Birthday Party for Danny Hindy Celebrated
In celebration of Danny Hindy fourth birthday Mr and Mrs Cassam Hindy hosted a party. Guests included his cousins Larry and Philip Varney Diana and Gail Stumbo his brother David Hindy and his grandparents Mr and Mrs O Hindy. A pink and white cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Hindy
Cassam Hindy
Larry
Philip Varney
Diana
Gail Stumbo
David Hindy
Mrs. O. Hindy
Mrs. Richard Joy Honored at Pomeroy Luncheon
A noon luncheon for Mrs. Richard Joy May Jean Wessa of Hollywood Calif. hosted by Mrs. Ann Scott at the Martin Grill in Pomeroy honored the guest and included former schoolmates such as Mrs. Robert Coats Mrs. Harold Lohse Mrs. William Morris and Mrs. Leo Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Joy
May Jean Wessa
Hollywood
Cal
Martin Grill
Pomeroy
Ann Scott
Robert Coats
Harold Lohse
William Morris
Leo Vaughan
Meigs County Junior Fair entries due July 15
Meigs County Meigs County Junior Fair Board sets July 15 deadline for junior exhibit entries to the 84th Meigs County Fair at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Entries must reach secretary Catherine Colwell by this date. late submissions not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Rocksprings
Catherine Colwell
Clarence Heaton
Junior Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Pomeroy Baptist Social Notes Plans July Picnic
The One-Won-One Class of Pomeroy Baptist Church met Tuesday night at the church. Plans were made for the annual picnic in July. Ice cream and cake were served to 18 members by hostesses Mrs. J. H. Stephenson and Mrs. George Shively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Church
J. H. Stephenson
George Shiveler
Local Folks Aboard Vacation Tidings Across Ohio
Mr and Mrs Edward H Bauer of Pomeroy visit Columbus with son Clifford and his wife and spend part of their vacation with Mr and Mrs Donald Hart of Toledo. Miss Anna Lee Warner shows improvement after illness and was outdoors Wednesday. Mrs Ella Miller of Lincoln Hill leaves for Shaker Heights to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Groff Sr. Mr and Mrs Aten Shain of Pomeroy return from a several weeks tour of Colorado and the West. Theodore Beegle of Spring Ave Pomeroy returns home after a week in Columbus for medical observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Bauer
Pomeroy
Columbus
Clifford Bauer
Donald Hart
Toledo
Anna Lee Warner
Ella Miller
Lincoln Hill
Shaker Heights
Cleveland
Fred Groff
Aten Shain
Colorado
West
Theodore Beegle
Spring Ave
Bechtels Host Dinner With Noted Guests
Mr and Mrs Jack Bechtel hosted a dinner recently guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesehbrew Mrs Lillian Stieff and William Michael The event highlighted social circles and local connections among prominent residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bechtel
Frank Cheesehbrew
Lillian Stieff
William Michael
Middleport Personal News From Local Families
Middleport residents share visits and guests from Detroit Gallia County Beverly Sycamore Street St Albans Des Moines Iowa and Ft Wayne Ind. The list includes Mr and Mrs George Bowers Mrs Stewart Hawkins niece Helen Wright Maude Cooper Loren Little Charles Haddox and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowers
Joyce
Connie
Stewart Hawkins
Detroit
Helen Marie Wright
Gallia County
Moriah
Order of Eastern Star
Beverly
Leo Vaughan
Max Harrah
Lillian Stieff
Zella Cross
Lula Nease
Maude Cooper
Columbus
John Mason
Loren Little
Canton
Charles Haddox
Sycamore St
E. R. Tompkins
W. J. Graham
St. Albans
W. Va
George Bingham
Des Moines
Iowa
FE. A. Reed
Front St
Karl Owen
S. Third Ave
L. FE. Gilmore
Dolores
Marriage Licenses Reported From Several Counties
Frederick C. Sims 21 of Marietta weds Marguerite McConaha 16 near Cheshire. Charles F. Christian 35 of Logan weds Myrtle Jay 22 of Middleport. George Bennett 48 of Beckley W Va weds Ella Motley 48 of Dexter. Robert L. Robinson 26 of Columbus weds Betty E. Miranda 26 of Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Sims
Marietta
Marguerite McConaha
Cheshire
Charles F. Christian
Logan
Myrtle Jay
Middleport
George Bennett
Beckley
W. Va
Ella Motley
Dexter
Robert L. Robinson
Columbus
Betty E. Miranda
Rutland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Whittington
Becky
RADIO
Harry A. Miller
Main & Sycamore Pomeroy
Liberty
Theatre
Duffy's Tavern
Bing Crosby
Betty Hutton
Dotty Lamour
Allan Ladd
Veronica Lake
Deeie Bracken
Paulette Goddard
Jerry Fitzgerald
Stan Laure
Oliver Hardy
Walt Disney Cartoon
Casanova Rown
Gary Cooper
Teresa Wright
Frank Morgan
Alice
Movieland
Frank James
Henry Fonda
Jean Tierney
Jackie Cooper
Henry Hull
Pnthe
Ray Whitley
The
Rio Grande
Hopalong Cassidy
Lullaby
George
Gabby) Hayes
David Sharpe
Tonto
Chief Thunderhead
Zorro
Republic
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Hart Stanbery
Edison Hobstetter
Mildred M. Stanley
Eldon Weeks
A. E. Crew
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Buckeye
Middleport Social Notes
Mrs. Lewis
Kleins Entertain
Mrs
Howard Nolan
L. S. Powelson
Gladys Pickens
Livestock Department
C. N. Jones
Vernon Nease
John Phillips
H. M. Wells
David Colwell
Booth
H. F. Starkey
C. F E. Blakeslee
Bernard Grueser
Ruth Powelson
Earl Grimm
Mildred Retzing
Howard Knight
Betty Jean Miller
Jean Martin
Jean Lee
Constance Allen
Bette Lou Genheimer
Geneva Nolan
Margaret Milhoan
Betty Lou Genheimer
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Clyde G. Millhone
County
Treas
Pickens
Bluestone Roasters
Bechtels
Razor
Werner
Pomeroy Bend
Chas. Starrett Smiley Burnette
John Litel
June Lang
Little MR. Jim
Bendvue
Bill Elliott
Little” Beaver
Peter Cookson
Thos. Jefferson
Jefferson
Pomeroy National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ben
Pomeroy, Ohio
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