Closing program honors 160 DVBS children in Middleport
The Community Daily Vacation Bible School at Middleport High School Auditorium attracted over 160 children with 209 enrollment and 167 average daily attendance. Dr. H. G. McMillen spoke on God Wants Your Best while Rev. Rothrock chaired. the event featured songs, prayers, memory verses, a Christmas tree for orphans, and department displays for parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. A. Rothrock
Heath Methodist Church
H. G. McMillen
First Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
McMillen
DVBS
James Keffer
H. G
Patricia Kennedy
Janice Lyman
Sara
Iris Palmer
Leo Russell
Beulah White
Lennie Haptonstall
Margaret Houdashelt
Frances Smart
Jane Bailey
Susan Allensworth
Betty Hoffner and Jack Baker Wed at Pomeroy Church
Miss Betty Hoffner daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Hoffner and Mr Jack Baker son of Mr and Mrs Paul Baker Albany Oregon were married Sunday at the Federated Church Pomeroy in a double ring ceremony before a ivy background and candelabra altar The Rev Ralph Kuether read the vows with organ music and vocal selections The bride wore embossed lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and long veil She carried gardensias and stephanotis with an orchid and pearls A reception followed in the church social rooms The couple will reside in Albany Oregon where Baker operates Veterans Incorporated after a wedding trip The bridegroom attended Oregon State University and served in the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Herman Hoffner
Jack QO. Baker
Paul D. Baker
Albany
Ore
Ben Neutzling
Lois Ann Neutzling
Ralph Kuether
Lohengrin
Mary McCroba
Showor
Ann McCroba
Mr. Baker
Earl Hoffner
Dor Ebersbach
William Warner
Lawrence Withers
Martin Ebersbach
I Neuszling
Arthur Fick
William C. Bartels
Renzo Menchini
Neils Powell
Huber Brown
Elsie Hart
Anna Lee Warner
E. B. Badger Co
Pt. Pleasant
Wright Field
Dayton
Don Ebright
Baker
Albany High School
Oregon State University
Army Air Corps
University of Oregon
Veteran's Incorporated
Mrs. Baker
Playground Tests Planned at Pomeroy Junior High
Pomeroy Junior High playground activities set for July 24 with two age groups under and over 12. Robert Roberts, playground director, announces eight events including a fairy story quiz for under 12, three legged race, sack race, wheelbarrow race, spelling bee, distance throw, ringers ten tosses, and a relay. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Roberts
Pomeroy Board
Driver Is Arrested After Route 7 Collision
William Kenny Pomeroy, 46, of Long Bottom, was arrested Saturday afternoon by deputies William Welker, Woodrow Wilson and Frank Clark and faces a driving while intoxicated charge. His car struck a Pennsylvania vehicle on Route 7 near the Chester Bridge. no one was injured and the out-of-state car driven by William Grieser of Homestead, Pennsylvania, was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Kenny
Long Bottom
William Welker
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Clark
Five Receive Degrees At Middleport Lodge Event
Five candidates will receive the M.M. degree at Middleport Lodge F & AM Tuesday. Work begins at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Lodge
Heavy Weekend Rains Boost Local Gardens
Heavy weekend showers from Saturday night into Sunday afternoon revived gardens scorched by recent heat. A separate incident reports a bottle of baby oil in a local drug store window exploding under direct sun exposure.
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Middleport
Meigs Land Transfers in Meigs County Deeds Filed
Deeds for land transfers were left for recording in Meigs County along with transfers in Salisbury Hobson Columbia Middleport and Rutland townships. Transfers include Hazel Van Cooney to Ira and Sarah Van Cooney and others involving properties in Salisbury Hobson Middleport Rutland and Sutton townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Recorders
Hazel van Cooney
Ira van Cooney
Sarah van Cooney
Salisbury Township
George ©. Downing
Mary E. Downing
Lawrence
Opal Whitlatch
Hobson
Ernest
Margaret Lallance
Joseph J
Kathleen B. Davis
Middleport
Grace V. Krider
George W. Krider
Otis
Mildred Spencer
Tax Returns Due July 31 for Jan to June 1946
Vendors must file sales tax returns by July 31 1946 with the Department of Taxation. Notarization by a notary or department agent is required and incomplete returns will be rejected. Examiners will assist in July. E R Lama will be at the Pomeroy Auditor's Office July 23 24 30 and 31 to help prepare or notarize filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Department of Taxation
E. R. Lama
Welfare Director Lists Meigs County Aid Cases
POMEROY The Meigs County Welfare Department served 194 dependent children cases in June. Thelma Wildermuth, director, reported 82 cases of aid to children of deceased fathers, 13 tuberculosis cases among fathers, five cases of aid to children of fathers who deserted the service, 46 cases from disabled fathers, three with divorced parents, six imprisoned fathers, five mentally ill, and 25 illegitimate children cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Welfare Department
Thelma Wildermuth
Wine
Miss Wildermuth
Pioneer Society Plans Annual Meeting Aug 8
Mrs. E. W. Kings land president of the Meigs County Pioneer Society reports a board meeting at her home last week. Plans are moving for the annual meeting at Federated Church on August 3 with a chicken dinner after the morning session in the church dining room. A board meeting is set for August 1 to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. W. Kingsland
Meigs County Pioneer Society
Federated Church
Sixth Degree To Be Given Wednesday
POMEROY Everett Carbaugh deputy master of Athens County Pomona Grange said the Rose drill team for the Sixth Degree Ceremony in Meigs County Wednesday evening July 24 is ready. The ceremony led by State Master Joseph Fichter is part of a five state tour with Meigs likely hosting about half of a 600 candidate class. Athens Vinton Gallia may contribute around 100 each while Jackson Hocking Perry and Washington provide the rest. Dep uty Master H E Starkey oversees Meigs arrangements with multiple sub committees and anticipates over 600 candidates and about 400 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Everett Carbaugh
Athens County
Pomona Grange
Rose
Meigs County
Carbaugh
Joseph Fichter
Athens
Vinton
Gallin
Jackson
Hocking
Perry
Washington
H. E. Starkey
Starkey
Meigs Red Cross aids 94 cases in June report
POMEROY Meigs County Chapter American Red Cross served 94 cases in June. Mrs Harry Ohlinger executive secretary noted 39 servant messages to servicemen to dependents 14 families aided for government allotments 5 discharge affidavits written and other claims for disability benefits. Some families obtained death benefits hospitalization and domiciliary care. Four civilian inquiries and two information cases handled. National Convention in Philadelphia June 18 2% attended by over 3 000. Home nursing and disaster group meetings attended. Famine Emergency Committee dictated no bread or butter at banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Red Cross
Harry Ohlinger
Ohlinger
Meigs Red Cross
Famine Emergency Committee
Permits to Marry Listed by Meigs Court
Meigs Probate Court issued July 19 licenses to multiple couples including Leslie Perry and Anna Mae Welch of Shade, E. T. Parker of Huntington and Mildred O Daniel of Chester, L R Lambert of Hobson and Reva Fay Miller of Hobson, Sylvester Peters of Jackson Michigan and Iva M Cullison of Shade, plus Ralph Casey of Parkersburg and Jennie Corre of Middleport, Pearly Myers of Huntington and Dorothy Bias of Racine, Martin Baise of Chesapeake and Dena Hackenberry of Hobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Probate Court
Leslie Perry
Shade
Anna Mae Welch
E. T. Parker
Huntington
Wva
Mildred O'Daniel
Chester
L. R. Lambert
Hobson
Reva Fay Miller
Sylvester Peters
Jackson Mich
Iva M. Cullison
Ralph Casey
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jennie Corre
Middleport
Pearly Myers
Wa. Va
Dorothy Bias
Racine
Martin Baise
Chesapeake
Dena Hackenberry
Cheshire Defeats Monarchs 4 1 In League Match
Cheshire upset the Monarchs 4 to 1 at Pome roy High Field in a Bend League game. Martin started for Cheshire, Brown pitched for the Monarchs. Carmens delivered the first inning run, Roush and Rothgeb added two more in the fourth, Hendricks homered in the fifth, and J English homered for the Monarchs in the fifth. Next Tuesday the Monarchs face the All-Stars at PHS field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cheshire
Monarchs
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy High Field
Martin
Brown
Carmens
Roush
Rothgeb
Hendricks
J. English
PHS
Feld
Capt. M. D. Webster Takes New Position
Capt. Manning D. Webster was appointed chief of the Prosecution Division Légal Section SCAP Manila Branch. He heads a major division, preparing charges for war crimes prosecutions in the Philippines and supervising prosecutors across trials. He has served as executive officer of his division since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Manning D. Webster
SCAP
Manila
Mmost
Philippines
Picnic Draws 106 From Forest Run WSCS
The annual WSCS picnic of the Forest Run M. E. Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Purley Karr in Chester. About 106 members, families and guests attended, enjoy a supper and evening of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
WSCS
M. E. Church
Purley Karr
Chester
Middleport Social Notes Picnic and Visits Roundup
Loyal Pals of the Church of Christ held a picnic at Roadside Park with Miss Mil dred Hawley in charge and plans to visit Mrs. Cecil Bolin in Langsville. Attendees included many local families, with others listed as guests. Updates include visits to Columbus and Cincinnati, a Wiener roast by The Corn, and several residents traveling or recovering from health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Mildred Hawley
Cecil Bolin
Langsville
Edward French
Pearl Reynolds
Rose Reynolds
Alice Icenhour
Louise McElhinny
Luella Jenkinson
Donna Russell
Garnet Schafer
Ethel Lemley
Vivian Vance
Frances Deckard
Freda Welling
Frances Roush
Mabel Hysell
Wyona Fin
Nina Russell
Leleh Sidenstricker
Dorothy Lansbury
Columbus
Catherine Shavorinsky
Paul Haptonstall
Norma
Betty
Wanda Koehler
Virginia Lu Schaaf
Gerry Pullen
Margaret
Freddie Houdashelt
John Kircher
Mrs George Larkin Flies Home From Visit to New Mexico
Mrs George Larkin left July 13 by plane for her home in New Mexico after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Warner and relatives including Jack Warner and Jackson Warner She is the former Esta Warner and once taught in Meigs County She and her husband live on a ranch in Guy New Mexico where she is postmistress The Rutland item notes Mrs George Larkin P M Club meeting at Mrs Franklin Bailey's home in Middleport with Mrs Wallace Bradford assisting as hostess
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William Diles
Fred Bush
Louisville
Nannie Agee
Columbus
Craig Fenton
Cleveland
A. A. Dillards
C. ©. Fishers
Alice Davis
Ruth Davis
Maryville
Tenn
L. L. Cunningham
Herold Pratt
Parkersburg
Robert Krofft
Indianapolis
Lawrence Lewis
Florida
U. S. Marine Corps
Alice King
Geneva H.nolan
Meigs County
Eugene French
William B. Stuart
Louis
Newark
N. J
Arthur Stuart
Grant St
Edith Klein
New York Central RA
New York City
Pearl St
Heritage Lewis
Troy
A. R. Hecox
Ulah Ann Lewis
Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center
Allen Jenkinsons
Harbor Hills
Buck Eye Lake
L. E. Reynolds
Val Edgar
Guy Reynolds
Charles Bland
Nina Russell
Freda Welling
Frances Willock
Eber Willock
Beech St
H. L. Ward
Charles Sauer
Sally
Margaret Sauer
Herbert Amick
Mason City
A. H. Bradbury
Powell Place
James Keffer
Mason Clinic
New Mexico
Ernest Warner
Jack J .Warner
Jackson
Larkin
Esta Warner
Guy, N.M
Rutland
George Larkin
P.M
Middleport
F.M
Franklin Bailey
Wallace Bradford Willld
Pomeroy Man Charles E Hamm Dies at 71
Charles Edward Hamm 71 of Meigs County died Sunday July 14 at his home southwest of Lewisburg Ohio He was born near Pomeroy and moved to Preble County in 1908 He is survived by wife Addaline three brothers Albert John Dana and two sisters Emma Dora Funeral services were held at Cramer funeral home Lewisburg conducted by Rev H C Getter Trinity Lutheran Church Lewisburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Edward Hamm
Lewisburg
Meigs County
Lutheran Church
Preble County
Mr. Hamm
Addaline
Albert Hamm
Lancaster
John Hamm
Racine
Dana Hamm
Minersville
Emma Hamm
Dora Hamm
Charles Hamm
Cramer Funeral Home
H. C. Getter
Trinity Lutheran Church
Annie Shane Dies at Home in Racine
POMEROY Annie Shane 80 lifelong Racine resident died Sunday night at her home after a brief illness. Survived by husband William. daughters Mrs Lizzie Diddle East Liverpool and Mrs Sophie Shane Racine. Josie Allman Industry Pa. Ralph Tait Hopstown Pa. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Annie Shane
Racine
William
Shane
Lizzie Diddle
East Liverpool
Sophie Shane
Josie Allman
Industry
Ralph Tait
Hopstown
Ewing
P M and New Era Game Rained Out in Third Inning
MIDDLEPORT Only three innings were played before rain halted the P M and New Era game. No hits by either side, but New Era scored one run to lead 1 0. P M to face Racine at home Thursday evening. PATIENT CONVALESCING POMEROY Mrs Frank Stewart of Minersville recovering after major surgery at St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Mrs Ashton Sayre staying in Parkersburg with Mrs Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
P&m
New Era
West Virginians
Racine
Pomeroy
Frank Stewart
Minersville
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg
Ashton Sayre
Parkersburg
Stewart
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Betty Marie Hoff
Pomeroy Personals
Allan Yeanger
Allan, Jr
Ironton
Alfred Yeanger
Stella Penn
Magnetic Springs
Oscar O. Miles
Italy
Jamie Wiley
Sam Stark
Oscar Miles
Emory Jacobs
W. O. Barnitz
Portroy
Army of Occupation
Japan
William Radford
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Claude Durst
E. Main St
Hattie Willis
J. H. Rumbaugh
Dwight Parker
Pleasant Ridge
Myrtis
Randolph
Pete) Young
Toledo
Meigs
Pioneer Society
Special Miners’ Meeting
Rutland Legion Hall
Meigs Bendyue
Guns and Guitars
Voice OF the Whistler
Robert Lowery
Virginia Grey
Rondo Hatton
Bil Goodwin
Buster Crabbe
Shady Lad
Red Cross
Meigs Court
M. D. Webster
Forest Run
Middleport Social Notes
WCTU
B. E. Talbott
VOGUE
Gertrude Hogue
C. E. Hamm
Norito
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson Furnace
Rome
Weing
C. A. Schveer
Obie
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Ohio
Berlin
Tokyo
Honolulu
U.S. Army
U. S. Army
Ineema Albert
Pying
Oliver Crewe
Warriors of Peace
Voice of the Army
Mark Vannon
Army
Harry Wisner
Guy Lombardo
Harry James
Xavier Cugat
Eure
Athens, Ohio
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