Plans Laid for Meigs War Memorial Hospital Bond Issue Campaign
A Meigs County meeting outlines a bond issue for a local war veterans memorial hospital. Ervin cites saving lives by avoiding long transports to Parkersburg or Columbus and notes a $3 yearly tax per $1000 of property value for ten years. A 14-member executive committee is formed to drive the campaign with nominations led by Homer Cook.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Meigs War Memorial Hospital
Meigs County
Parkersburg
Gallipolis
Columbus
Ervin
War Memorial Hospital
Meirs County
Homer Cook
Middleport
William Lester Hart
American Legion
Homer
Savings Guard Committee is Appointed
Pomeroy Mayor Howell announced plans for a nationwide Savings Guard campaign, aimed at protecting the public from investment fraud and promoting wise savings and purchases. A local committee was named with Robert I. Jacobs Fred Crow Jr. and Judge Edgar Ervin to lead the effort. The group will meet soon to map plans.
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Pomeroy
Geell
Pomeroy Chamber of Cou Pation i
New York
Howell
Poncrox
Robert I. Jacobs
Fred Crow Jr
Edgar Ervin
Award Money for Plans For New Disposal Plant
Mayor George Howell of Pomeroy received a $6,501 check from the Federal Works Agency for half the cost of engineering plans and specifications to be drawn by Burgess and Niple of Columbus for a sewage system and disposal plant for the city.
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Pomeroy
George Howell
Federal Works Agency
Burgess and Niple
Columbus
W E Johnson Services Held at Bradbury Church
Funeral services for W E Johnson 66 who died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis were held at Bradbury Church with interment at Miles Cemetery Rutland Pallbearers included John Dennis Brickles Will Wolfe Michael Russell Homer Might John Kauff Surviving wife Nora and eight children Paul Madelynne Jacob Brad bury Elroy Albert Orville Delbert Joseph of Pomeroy Also attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs John Smith and Tom Smith EPISCOPAL GROUP MEETS POMEROY Grace Episcopal Church Auxiliary meets at Mrs W P Lochary home with Mrs Reed to speak
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Middleport
W. E. Johnson
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Bradbury Church
Miles Cemetery
Rutland
John
Dennis Brickles
Will Wolfe
Michael Russell
Homer Might
John Kauff
Mr. Johnson
New York Central Railroad
Hobson
Nora
Paul
Madelynne
Jacob
Bradbury
Elroy
Albert
Orville
Delbert
Columbus
Joseph of
Pomeroy
John Smith
Tom Smith
TB Society Meets Monday in Meigs County
The Meigs County Tubercule Association met at Mr Farris home with Richard Chambers presiding. A report noted improvement in Mrs Donna Quickle's hospital condition. The Middleport public, led by volunteers, funded one month of her hospital support and discussed funding a second month. Attendees included Freda Faennie, Paul French, Mrs Shavori, and Chester Tanneh.
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Middleport
Meigs County Tubercule Association
Farris
Richard Chambers
Donna Quickle
Ohio
Quickle
Freda Faennie
Paul French
Rs. Shavori
Chester Tanneh
Duck Demonstration At MHS Field Tonight
Local residents anticipate an amphibious display at the MHS athletic field. Cpl. Vernon Langernens will present a motion picture after a softball game at 3 PM. The Battle of New Britain will be shown by 1st Lt. Robert Calhoun, followed by Army recruiting talks at the mayor's office in Pamerny.
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Middleport
MHS
Vernon Langernens
New Britain
Robert &. Calhoun
Calhoun
Lindaninodare
Pamerny
Coffee Shop Closes Amid Food Shortage In Middleport
Mary Jane Coffee Shop in Middleport faced an unprecedented food shortage causing a several hour closure in the afternoon. Local diners and added patrons from nearby Carnivale area sought meals as temporary conditions strained the restaurant's supply and service.
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Middleport
Mary Jane
Carni 3
Aversien
Poraeray Heca
Tempora Oration
Dhat civ
Radio Highlights EW YORK- Red Barner Named CHS Sports Director
veteran announcer Red Barner is named CHS sports director succeeding Ted Husing who plans to retire in August. Husing will retain assistant Jimmy Dolan as aide and broadcaster. Barner’s plans include expanding war free air coverage and future football programming, with ongoing phone-based sports segments.
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York
Red Barner
CHS
Ted Husing
Red
Walter
Jimmy Dolan
Hu Ing
16 X
MBS Ingoneiwor
Mindpleport Club Meeting Planned At Roadside Park
The PA Club will convene Thursday night with Mrs Sarah Smith Young expected to attend. The meeting will be held at Roadside Park at 4 i Roadside Park. Sunday.
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Mindpleport
Sarah Smith Young
Bartlett Social Briefs Chronicle Local Guests and Visits
Social notes from Bartlett list residents visiting relatives at Memorial Hospital in Parker and Holth Hospital. It mentions a patient with a fractured skull, a May er still hospitalized since June 20, and several local families hosting guests and attending events. Also notes town residents motor trip to Brontville Pennsylvania for a wedding and other visits and illnesses among locals.
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Columbus
Holth Hospital
Parker Itton
Amayer
Memorial Hospital
Je Glover
Willams
Jeannette
Oliver Ormiston
Bronville
Seventeen Couples Plan Weddings In Meigs County
The Meigs County Probate Court on Saturday issued licenses to nineteen couples for marriage. Names include Charles W. Cross and Viola McGraw of Huntington, Harry C. Dodson and Violet Cook of Pomeroy, John S. Thormas and Virgene Lowrey of Middleport, and others from Chester Racine Pomeroy and nearby towns. The list features ages and home towns for each fiancé and shows a broad mix of local residents seeking marriage licenses on July 6.
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Pomer c
Met
Charles W. Cross
Westervs
Viola McGraw
Huntington
W. Va
Harry C. Dodson
Ston
Violet Cook
Pomeroy
John S. Thormas
Middleport
Virgene Lowrey
William Foster
Snowville
June Miller
Harrisonville
Roland E. Higgins
Gallipolis
Seibert Toney
Carlisle
Kathleen Fannin
Albert R. Keaton, Jreroy
Vivian M. Mansfield
Meigs County
Neil Shumaker
Glen Daniel
W.va
Elizabeth M. Arthur
Syracuse
Tom Jeffers
Margaret Rucker
Charles L. Oliver, Jr
Point Pleasant
Juanita J. Bush
Earl Canner, Jr
Hobson
Betty Buckley
Hlobson
Robert Earl Grueser
Minersville
Norma Jean Davis
Harley B. McDonald
Chilticothe
Norena Pierce
Cheshire
Marion Lee Hurst
Grace Mildred Covegeroy
Clyde E. Cross
Racine
Selma Mazine Neigler
Leslie Erwin
Cathryn Burrell
Pomeroy Librarian Reports New Library Volumes
POMEROY The librarian at Glass Po Public Library catalogued six mystery novels by Char and six new sea titles received Monday by C. & Jesters, all ready for loan as 1941 reprints.
Girl Scout Hike Plan At Junior High School
Girl Scout Troop meets Thursday at the Junior High School for a hike and cook-out led by Mrs. Robert Roberts. Girls may bring food to cook and dessert, and wear slacks or long socks. Scouts to take any requested cooking supplies.
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Pomeroy
In A
Robert Roberts
Recreation Night Planned in Middleport With New Chair
Middleport youths and neighbors are told of another Recreation Night this Thursday from seven to nine. James Hagerty is named chair, succeeding William Jackson. Birth announced for Connie Lou Haley at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis, weighing seven pounds zero ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edgar Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Bart Haley.
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Middleport
James Hagerty
William Jackson
James Haley
Audrey Wolfe
Connie Lou
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Edgar Wolfe
Bart Haley
Gravel Hill Family Claims Military Record
Gravel Hill family assembles a claimed perfect military service record spanning World War I and II. Father A A Searberry, railroad worker, served overseas with Company C. sons William and Henry served abroad in WWII. son-in-law Clark Wells served in the Navy. Alfred Jr., Class of 1946 football team member, enlisted June 26 and trains at Camp Atterbury awaiting assignment.
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Middleport
Camp Atterbury
Fire Destroys Wells Barn in Five Points
A lightning strike during a severe electrical storm destroyed Ivan Wells of Five Points barn on Monday. Firefighters arrived but the barn was beyond saving while nearby buildings were protected. Wells lost a hay wagon milking machine and water pump as wheat shocks in a neighboring Mora field caught fire.
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Pomeroy
Ivan Wells
Secid Ward Fire Company
J. E. B. Hartinger
Wells
Harunger
Mora
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W. P. Lochary
F. J. Reed
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George Bowman
H. D. Arnold
Logan
Ars. M. Bail
Girl Scouts
Associated Radio Sales and Service
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S&z Dress Shop
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