Fire spared as tank and pump save Pomeroy plant
A 500 gallon reserve water tank and a centrifugal pump on the Third Ward fire truck averted a blaze that could have cost Pomeroy’s largest industrial plant. Lightning struck a Meigs Water Co pumping station cutting village water for about 90 minutes. Fire Chief Herb Giles cited lack of an auxiliary electric line and warned for protection of water supply. he recalled a 1927 fire that destroyed 15 businesses when power pressure faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Third Ward
Herb Giles
Meigs Water Co
East Main St
Parkersburg
Giles
Priode
Skiff Builder James Weaver Dies at 76 in Racine
James Wallace Weaver 76 of Racine died at home on Saturday. Born May 4, 1873, he built skiffs and ran the Skiff Works he founded, preserving a large steamboat photo collection. He also operated his father’s monument business. Surviving: wife Ethel, son J. W. Weaver Jr., sister Mrs. Herbert Swan, brother Donald Weaver. Funeral at Racine Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Wallace Weaver
Racine
L. Austin
Ella Smith Weaver
George Smith
Ohio
Weaver
Monument
Ethel
J. W. Weaver, Jr
Herbert Swan
Rockland
Donald Weaver
Columbus
Methodist Church
Racine Methodist Church
DeLoss Smith
T. T. Shelton
Greenwood Cemetery
Ecclesia Choir Concert Honors Potluck at United Methodist
Pomeroy church notes list Mrs C E Nease Mrs Glenn Dill Mrs L E Piersall Mrs Wilson Carpenter and Mrs Richard Campbell as committee for an all church potluck dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church preceding the Ecclesia Choir concert at 8 p.m. Admission is free with a free will offering. All churches announce the event in Sunday notices.
Pomeroy Reporter to Publish Alumni Directory
A new weekly newspaper the Pomeroy Reporter will publish names graduation years and present addresses of all Sacred Heart School alumni dating to its 1863 founding. Paul Casci serves as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Circle Meeting at Federated Church
The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Circle of the Federated Church
Federated Church Council to Skip July and August Meetings
Rev Robert L Hegnauer announced no Federated Church Council meetings in July and August. He will be away next Sunday teaching at the Senior High Young People's Camp in Dunkirk New York with lay leadership taking the Sunday services.
Engagement announced for Miss Beatrice Edwards to Albert Romeo
Miss Beatrice Ann Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil R Edwards Columbus will wed Albert Romeo son of Mrs Edith Romeo Columbus in a 4 pm September 11 ceremony at Hillcrest Baptist Church Rev A L Roth to officiate Edwards a West High School graduate attended Franklin University Columbus works for the Big Brother Association and belongs to Beta Sigma Phi Romeo a senior in Ohio State University College of Engineering member of Texnikal and president of the OSU student chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers The Edwards are former Middleport residents and Miss Edwards grandmother is Mrs Phil Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Beatrice Ann Edwards
Virgil R. Edwards
Columbus
Albert Romeo
Edith Romeo
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Trev. A
International Business Women's Sorority
Romeo
College of Engineering
Ohio State University
Texnikal
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Edwards
Fadwards
Phil. Edwards
J. E. Parsons
Miss Meriam Daniels Heads To College After Hospital Stay
Miss Meriam Daniels of Dayton daughter of Col Thomas Daniels and niece of Dr Kathryn Poindexter was a patient at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC undergoing major surgery and returned for observation. She and her sister Jean are accepted at Western College Oxford for fall term and Meriam is enrolled at Goucher College Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meriam Daniels
Thomas Daniels
Dayton
Kathryn Poindexter
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Miss Daniels
Jean
Western College
Oxford
Poindexter
Goucher College
Maryland
Ladies Bible Class to Hold Potluck at Grant Street Garden
Middleport reports the Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist Church will host a potluck supper Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the James Murray garden on Grant Street. The B. H. Sanborn Missionary group also plans a church picnic tonight at Roadside Park inviting all women to bring a dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
James Murray
Grant St
B. H. Sanborn
Local residents and visitors listed in community notes
Mrs. Olivia Napier visits Crooksville with daughter Mrs. Wilburn and returns to Crooksville. Betty Cosgrove, former Meigs County nurse now in Jamestown New York, visits friends. Numerous other residents and visitors travel or stay with relatives, including Cpl. A A Scarberry’s deployment, A C Rhodes visiting Columbus, and families from Wadsworth, Williamsport, and Charleston enjoying trips and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Napier
W. P. Wilburn
Crooksville
Wilburn
Betty Cosgrove
Meigs County
Jamestown
N. Y
Robert Brickles
Veterans’ Hospital
Dayton
P. F. Gaston
Waverly
W. Va
Winona Fink
Columbus
Harry Taylor
Alvin Rohr
Alvin, Jr
Carole
Wadsworth
Cleve Roush
William Murray
Worthington
James Murray Grant St. Norman Wayland
Charles
Cincinnati
N. R. Stumbo
Williamstown
Clifford Stumbo
Gail
Diana Stumbo
Paul Stumbo
Charleston
Cincinnati Firm Wins Bond Issue Bid
POMEROY-Seasongood and Mayer of Cincinnati won the bid for the Bedford Local School district $56,000 bond issue. Bids opened Friday. A separate $148,000 bond for the Southern Local School district will be opened in Racine Tuesday evening. Both issues carried in last November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy — Seasongood and Mayer
Cincinnati
Bedford
Southern
Racine
Deputy Arrests Gilbert English on Intoxication Charge
Summoned by neighbors, Deputy Sheriff C H Wise Jr arrested Gilbert English at his home Saturday night. English is held for hearing on an intoxication charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. H. Wise, Jr
Gilbert English
English
Middleport School Board Plans 1949 50 Term
Middleport Board of Education met at the high school to hire teachers and set the 1949 50 calendar and 1950 budget. L W McCornas attended as a PhD candidate, with re hires for Mrs Rodney Downing and Mrs W B Moore and Carl Boyer named science teacher. Projects from the rehabilitation department were requested and a calendar of August to May events finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rehabilitation Department
State Department of Education
Tod
Middleport Board of Education
L. W. McCornas
Ohio State
Rodney Downing
W. B. Moore
Carl Boyer
Columbus
Boyer
Ohio State Eee
113 Cars Are Checked in Rutland Safety Drive
Sheriff Charles Russell conducted an unannounced road check with his deputy Friday night during the Safety Check program. 113 cars were inspected. 23 required corrections. Chief Walter Wolfe and Patrolman Russell Bailey checked 71 cars over Friday and Saturday. 12 were defective for a Safety Sticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Russell
Rutland
State Highway Patrol
Walter Wolfe
Russell Bailey
Russell
Hill Home Is Entered in Rutland Street Break-In
MIDDLEPORT The home of Mr and Mrs Rodney Hill was ransacked Saturday night between 10 15 and midnight officers said. Entrances were through a downstairs window where a screen was removed. No items appeared missing though drawers were opened and belongings in disorder. It is one of several break ins to the same house by unknown suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rodney Hill
Rutland St
Arrests Made By Patrol Result In Guilty Plea
State Highway Patrol arrested Hoy M Holmes on Route 33 at 3 a.m. for operating under the influence. Holmes pled guilty in Justice of Peace court, fined 50 dollars and costs, and given five days in jail. Also jailed are Lee Bing 18 Hemlock Grove and Bob Willard 22 Hemlock Grove after collisions on Route 680. Randolph of Flora sustained a damaged fender. Willard faces two DUI counts and assault charges. Sheriff Russell led the arrests.
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Pomeroy—Hoy M. Holmes
State Highway Patrol
Court of Justice of Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Holmes
Lee Bing
Hemlock Grove
Bob Willard
Willard
Raymond C. Randolph
Flora
Russell
Randolph
Funeral services for Rev. Max E. Snyder in Sugar Creek
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Byers travel to Sugar Creek to attend the funeral of their uncle Rev. Max E. Snyder who died Saturday at Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy. Services are Tuesday at the Sugar Creek Free Methodist Church where Snyder was pastor. Also attending are Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard Byers
Sugar Creek
Max E. Snyder
Meigs General Hospital
Pomeroy
Sugar Creek Free Methodist Church
Snyder
James Lewis
Columbus
Middleport GI Cited For Painting Feat
State Sider notes Sgt. Robert D. Osler redecorated the orderly room at Fairfield-Suisun Air Base California. Lt. Chester J. S. Clair, CO, says Osler deserves a painter MOS as he wore enough paint to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base
California
Robert D. Osler
Chester J. S. Clair
Man Taken To Hospital After Hearing In Kerra Run Attack Case
Sol Johnson accused of attacking his wife daughter and mother in law with a claw hammer and shotgun on Kerra Run. He pleaded innocent to assault with intent to kill, guilty to assault on his daughter, bound over to grand jury, then jailed for lack of bond. A sanity hearing found mental illness. Judge ordered commitment to Athens State Hospital. Johnson was taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sol Johnson
Kerra Run
Johnson
Sidney Spencer
Bertha Johnson
Spencer
John Bacon
Harmon O'Brien
Athens State Hospital
Seven Fined By Judge Janes
Gallipolis reports seven individuals convicted by Judge William H. Janes over a weekend. John M. Barlow of Washington DC paid 15 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Harry Knight of Cleveland paid 10 dollars and costs for unsafe vehicle condition. George Saunders of Bidwell paid 15 dollars and costs for intoxication. Edward T. Cook Jr of Charleston WV forfeited a 15 dollar bond for driving without a license. Grover S. Waugh of Bladen paid 15 dollars and costs for driving left of center. Charles Clagg and Eva Clagg each paid 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John M. Barlow
US Soldiers Home
Washington, D.C
William H. Janes
Janes
Harry Knight
Cleveland
George Saunders
Bidwell
Edward T. Cook, Jr
Charleston
W.va
Grover S. Waugh
Bladen
Charles Clagg
Eva Clagg
Clark Rites Held for Cheshire Drowning Victim
Charles Clark 18 drowned on his birthday at Cheshire Saturday afternoon. Service conducted at Old Rger Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. D. L. Darst officiated. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Link Clark and siblings Leona Spires Levi Ray James Lee John Neva Reva twins Irene Sneiker. Interment in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Clark
Cheshire
River Traffic Reports From Gallipolis Locks Runs
River traffic updates show the Ernestine on the Gallipolis Locks at 3 30 p m and the Peace at Marmet 10 15 a m on the Kanawha. Several boats moved up or down with figures for Dolle Atlas Cornell Jefferson Virginia Indiana Patriot and more. Gauges read the upper at 18 3 feet and lower at 11 9 feet with eight and a half feet on rollers. Kanawha Falls at 3 63 feet rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ernestine
Kanawha
Marmet
Dolle
Atlas
Cornell
Jefferson
Virginia
Indiana
Patriot
Kanawha Falls
Reverend Kenneth Wilson Accepts Pomeroy Rector Post
The Rev Kenneth Wilson of Oakley near Cincinnati accepts a call to Grace Episcopal Church Pomeroy to serve as rector of St Peters Gallipolis and Grace Parish in Pomeroy. He and Mrs Wilson expect arrival in September to begin duties after the death of Rev Charles Baird in December 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kenneth Wilson
Oakley
Cincinnati
Grace Episcopal
Mason Clinic Admits and Births Report
George James of Hartford admitted for tonsillectomy with surgery dates listed alongside patients Jackie Frecker Ruthland and Phyllis Burson Rutland. A birth is recorded for Glen David Clark on July 3. Discharges include Dickie Hegnauer Martha Hegnauer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George James
Hartford
Jackie 'Recker
Minersville
Mary Meadows
Cottageville
W. Va
Virgil Nelson
Rutland
Tommy Curtis
Racine
Homer Casto
Pomeroy
Phyllis Burson
Dickie Hegnauer
Martha Hegnauer
Jackie Frecker
Anna Lee Moody
Oscar Rouse
Woman's Body Found in Gallipolis Believed Heart Attack Victim
Mrs. Lena Calhoun Lawson 58 was found dead in her Fourth Ave home Saturday night after Sheriff George Ehman called at the residence. Coroner Dr. Warehime ruled a heart attack. Former deputy registrar of motor vehicles and Democratic figure, she had heart trouble for years. Services announced for Tuesday at Grace Methodist, with burial at Pine Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Ehman
Lena Calhoun Lawson
Fourth Ave
Lawson
Clarence Shaffer
D. R. Warehime
Gail Harrison
Shaffer
Democratic
Express
Leo
Norma) Carter
Caldwell
City
Grace Methodist Church
L. A. Donnally
Miller
Patrol Reports One Accident Six Arrests
Gallipolis Ohio area patrol report notes one accident and six arrests. George Dillman 36 of Barbersville W V lost control west of Gallipolis on Route 35. no injuries. Arrests include Kuhn 30 Oak Hill for unsafe vehicle, Betz 49 Langsville for stop sign, Wood 29 Rio Grande for speeding, Holmes 38 Charleston for DUI, Hardy 20 Pomeroy for left of centerline, Schob 18 Marietta for failure to register vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George K. Dillman
Barbersville
W. Va
State Highway Patrol
Dillman
William Miller
Chas. L. Kuhn
Oak Hill
Walter Ridenour
Jackson
Robert Emmett Betz
Langsville
Squire Grover
Robert J. Wood
Rio Grande
Aes
Charles ‘William Schob
Marietta
New Minister Accepts Call in Gallipolis
The Rev. Kenneth C. Wilson aged 42 has accepted a call to lead St. Peters Episcopal Church Gallipolis and Grace Church Pomeroy. He previously served six years at St. Marx Church Cincinnati and has twelve years of clergyman experience. He and his wife plan to reside in Gallipolis with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kenneth C. Wilson
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Pomeroy
Wilson
St. Marx Church
Cincinnati
Gallia County land transfers list several parcels and heirs
Zener and Effie Miller transfer 36 acres in Walnut to Floyd Miller. Rome Potts and wife transfer 51 acres in Huntington to Allen Potts. J. W. Gould transfers 3 and 6 acres in Cheshire and Morgan Township to Stanley Smich. Pearl Gould deceased transfers 3 acres in Cheshire to J. W. Gould. F. C. Christ and wife transfer 72.5 acres in Raccoon to Oscar D. and Virginia Fink. Maude Haner and others to Lewis B. Kiser 177.30 acres in Greenfield. J. E. and Virgie Houck transfer Lot 2 in city to W. H. and Bess Gillespie. Margaret Johnston deceased to Donaldson Keels half lot 256 in city. Alma Davis and others to W. Wilson and Naomi Glassburn lots 1 and 2 in Bidwell. Roy Monroe and wife transfer 40 acres half interest in Walnut. Mary E. Shoemaker and others to Marion B. Jones 0.32 acres in Addision. Henry W. Monroe deceased to Anna Monroe and others 40 acres one third interest in Walnut. Maude E. Niday to Thomas and Ruth Glynn lots 73–76 Gilmore Heights Kanauga Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zener
Effie Miller
Floyd Miller
Walnut
Rome Potts
Allen Potts
Huntington
J. W. Gould
Stanley Smich
Cheshire
Morgan Township
Pearl Gould
F. C. Christ
Oscar D
Virginia Fink
Raccoon
Maude Haner
Lewis B. Kiser
Greenfield
J. E
Virgie Houck
W. H
Bess Gillespie
Margaret Johnston
Donaldson Keels
Alma Davis
W. Wilson
Naomi Glassburn
Bidwell
Roy Monroe
Brady
Maude Monroe
Mary E. Shoemaker
Marion B. Jones
Addison
Henry W. Monroe
Anna Monroe
Maude E. Niday
Thomas
Ruth Glynn
Gilmore Heights
Kanauga
WHC Picnic Wednesday At Chickamauga Park
GALLIPOLIS The Women's Home Council picnic is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Chickamauga Park. It welcomes families and friends and will be a basket supper with self provided table service. A vesper service community sing and recreation will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Women’s Home Council
Chickamauga Park
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report Gallia Area
Holzer Hospital notes list admissions including Phyllis Burson Rutland Mrs J S Waggener Jackson Marie Blev Thurman Ida Lavey Blackfork Charles Meeks Gallia Ora Davis Northup Adah Dunn Oak Hill Robert Brisker Oak Hill Jane Mossnarger Gallia Phyliss Hollandsworth city Linley Hart Racine L C Roush West Columbia W Va Also two Canton born triplets. Discharges include Donald Ray Mrs Herbert Waugh James Sheline Helen Nease Dave Spires Stewart Slaven Floyd Terry Sandy Lewis Omar Van Fossen Delbert Frazer Gardner Campbell S Fleming and Grace Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Phyllis Burson
Rutland
J. S. Waggener
Jackson
Marie Blevin
Thurman
Ida Lavey
Blackfork
Charles Meeks
Gallia
Ora Davis
Northup
Carl Snyder
Oak Hill
David Kuhner
Opal Carter
Adah Dunn
Robert Brisker
Jane Mossnarger
Delbert Frazer
Gardner Campbell
S. Fleming
Grace Wall
Train removal protested by C of C leaders
A joint delegation from the Pomeroy and Gallipolis Chambers of Commerce presented to the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus to protest Chesapeake and Ohio passenger service cuts. Morris E. Haskins led the delegation, with John E. Halliday retained as counsel, as the chambers gathered data on express, mail and passenger service hauled by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pomeroy and
Gallipolis Chambers of Commerce
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Chesapeake and Ohio
John E. Halliday
Morris E. Haskins
Glenn Campbell
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce
Patrol Checks 1035 Autos North of Gallipolis on Route 7
The State Highway Patrol checked 1035 vehicles in four hours between 1 and 5 p.m. a mile and a half north of Gallipolis on Route 7. Officers issued 244 written warnings and made two arrests for failure to register and unsafe mechanical condition. The effort continues throughout July with local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
Bottle Breaker Is Arrested After Glass-Breaking Incident
Ehman arrested Carl Hill and Hogsett for breaking glass on a public highway and intoxication Saturday night at 10 p.m. Hill allegedly threw beer bottles as deputies later rounded up three drunks who had fled earlier Norway Childers of Point Pleasant James I Finley of Pliney West Virginia and Charles Rimmey of Hogsett were detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Ehman
Carl
Norway Childers
Point Pleasant
James I. Finley
Pliney
W. Va
Charles Rimmey
Hogsett
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Athens
Outlaher
Quick
H. D. Brown
Jack
2Nd Ave
Middleport, Ohio
Evelyn Ankers
John Carradine
Vince Barnett
Acquanetta
Gorilla Girl
Liberty
James Weaver
Pomeroy Social Notes
Meigs Theatre
Frick Company
Waynesboro
Meigs Pomeroy
Adventures of
Don Juan
Error Flynn
Viveca Lindfors
Robert Douglas
Alan Hale
Ann Rutherford
the Beautiful Blonde
Bashful Bend
Temple Middleport
John Wayne
Jane Wyatt
Bendvue
Pomerby
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Victor McLagren
Brian Donlevy
Middleport Social Notes
Hill
Clark
Kenneth Clark
Letart
Glen David
Pine St
Cecil Notter
Harold Cremeens
Elmer E. Caldwell
Patrol
Gallia County
WHC
Holzer Hospital
C. of C
Skelton
Fuller Brush
Gene Krupa
Virginia Grey
Susan Reed
Glamour Girl
RED Pony
Memphis
Lexis
Ial
ST. Louis
Abbott & Costello
Africa
Asem Tadtt
MacDonald Goddard - Lund
Carey
John Payne
Sonny Tufts
Ellen Drew
Rhys Williams
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