Middleport Servicemen News and Local Obituary
Middleport notes Pvt Joe Bailey has reached Yokohama and proceeded to Pusan. Pvt James Arnold and Pvt James Frye, on furlough, returned to Virginia camps with Mrs Arnold. Death informs Della McMaster 82 of 1776 E Broad St with services in Columbus and Green Lawn interment. Mrs Cook, formerly of Middleport, survived by two sons William Homer and C L McMaster and sister Mrs N D Weaver. Frank Cook had died earlier. Pvt Robert Mills of Indiantown and his family hosted soldiers from the area for a weekend visit.
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Middleport
Russell Bailey
Bradbury
Pvt
Joe Bailey
Yokohama
Pusan
James Arnold
James Frye
Virginia
Della McMaster
E. Broad St
Columbus
Green Lawn Cemetery
Robert Mills
Indiantown
Gap
Fourth Ave
Three Men Fined In Court Of Mayor
In Pomeroy last night Mayor Sidney A. Spencer fined Ralph O. Yeater of Moundsville West Virginia 20 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Leland Saxton of Middleport and Orville Hogue of Pomeroy were each fined five dollars plus costs. Al Foster and Kenneth Hysell, accused of assaulting Orville Hogue near a tavern last Saturday, had their cases continued. Charges were filed by Gertrude Hogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Ralph O. Yeater
Moundsville
W. Va
Leland Saxton
Middleport
Orville Hogue
al Foster
Kenneth Hysell
Gertrude Hogue
Village Council Accepts John Zerkle Resignation
Middleport Village Council met in a special session to read and accept Councilman John Zerkle’s resignation effective immediately for the remainder of his term ending December 31, 1951. Present were Horton Brown, David Jenkins, Frank Vroman, Wayne Gibbons, and Joe Young Jr. The meeting included notes on park hazards near the War Memorial and discussions on playground needs and a proposed weekly police day off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Zerkle
Horton Brown
David O. Jenkins
Frank Vroman
Wayne Gibbons
Joe Young, Jr
Russell Bailey
War Memorial
Dayton Lady Loses 76 Lbs Regains Peps With Rennel
Mrs. J. D. Bee of Dayton Ohio claims rapid fat loss using Rennel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice. She reports dropping from 235 to 159 pounds and regaining health and youthful vigor. The ad promises easy home use with a money back guarantee if results are not seen. Richmond local druggists sell the product.
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Rennel
J. D. Bee
West 2Nd Re
Dayton
Ohio
O C McKain Dies Aged 84 At Dodgeville Home
Oliver C McKain 84 died Sunday night at his daughter Mrs G B Walker’s home in Dodgeville Ashtabula County A former Bart lett resident he moved to Dodgeville about 40 years ago Surviving wife Ann two daughters Mrs Walker and Mrs Frank Calendine of Chesterhill a son Lawrence of Pennsylvania a brother Lawson of Zanesville six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren A son died previously Services set for Wednesday 10:30 a m in Dodgeville Church then graveside at Chesterhill Cemetery at 4:30 p m conducted by Rev H B Frazier
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Chesterhill
Oliver C. McKain
G. B. Walker
Dodgeville
Ashtabula County
Bartlett
McKain
Ann
Walker
Frank Calendine
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Lawson
Zanesville
H. B. Frazier
Truck Skids Into Creek In Ohio Town Injuring Woman Passenger
Mrs Roma Beal remained at Meigs General Hospital Monday night with facial and body lacerations and contusions after a pickup she rode in skidded from Wolfpen road into a creek. Driver Wayne Beal and daughter Lucille were in the cab. other Beals and F E Davis rode in the bed. Earl Beal treated and discharged for arm lacerations. Sheriff Charles Russell labeled the scene a gravel edge skid after brake application failed to hold on loose gravel.
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Russell
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Church Class Meeting
POMEROY The J O F class of the United Methodist Church met in the church parlor with Mrs Evelyn Locke presiding. The class voted to send a youth from the Children's Home to Lancaster camp the week of July 22. Plans for the December bazaar were discussed. Miss Lucy Gibbs led the program. Quilt blocks were made during the program hour. Hostesses were Mrs Ella Bryant and Mrs Marie Custer. Names listed include Janis Cady April Shasteen Anna Louise Murray Ramora Boice Rita Neutzling Betty Ingram and Carolyn Biddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Cady
April Shasteen
Anna Louise Murray
Ramora Boice
Rita Neutzling
Betty Ingram
Carolyn Biddle
Women’s church groups plan meetings and funds drive
The Grace Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary in Pomeroy will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rita Price on Lincoln Hill. The Federated Church Women’s Guild in Pomeroy sponsors a “Christmas in July” program Tuesday at 8 p.m. Proceeds will aid furnishing the Ft. Wayne Children’s Home dormitory.
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Pomeroy
The
Grace Episcopal Church
Rita Price
Lincoln Hill
Women’s Guild of the Federated Church
Ft. Wayne
Scouts Return From Camp Molly Lauman Near Portsmouth
Girl Scouts Joy Smith Winifred Hiett Janet Bowers Joyce Ebersbach Sue Vaughan Becky Clark Dorothy Arnold returned Saturday from a week at Camp Molly Lauman near Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Molly Lauman
Portsmouth
Joy Smith
Winifred Hiett
Janet Bowers
Joyce Ebersbach
Sue Vaughan
Becky Clark
Dorothy Arnold
Weekend visits span Marietta to Charleston and Ripley
Mr and Mrs H E Boney visited Marietta while Harold Sargent and Gene Roush families gathered at Lake Alma and Ripley W Va for a Sunday picnic. Other travelers include William Mayer and Durst hosts in Charleston. Mrs Jake Lee attended Gregg College Chicago July 8 14 studying shorthand typing and office practice. Ruth Ann White returns from Dayton three week vacation with aunt and uncle Gilbert McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Boney
Marietta
Harold Sargent
Pomeroy
Gene Roush
Krista
Raleine
Lake Alma
Leland Sisson
Harry Miller
Marsha Roush
Ripley
W. Va
William J. Mayer
Roy Mayer
Donnie
William P. Mayer
Albert H. Durst
Charleston
Jake Lee
Middleport High School
Gregg College
Chicago
United States
Alaska
South America
Lee
Ohio University
Ruth Ann White
Dayton
Gilbert McCarty
Golden wedding note honors Hayes Roush guests
A Monday edition item marks a golden wedding anniversary with Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Roush as guests of honor, correcting a misprint that should have named the couple fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mrs
Hayes Roush
Mrs. Hayes
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I. B. Neal
Robert Allensworth
Grant St
O. C. McKain
Greiing
Jane Lee
Helen Harper
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Studebaker
Studebaker Commander
Weseed
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Athens
Olio Fields Company
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