Fund Campaign Planned for Meigs County Boy Scouts
A county wide fund drive by the Meigs County Boy Scouts of America will start July 26 with a target of 800 dollars. Chris Brider chairs the county council and Fred Rosenbaum leads the Pomeroy drive with M Gown guiding Middleport. The effort seeks to boost delinquency prevention by reaching adolescent boys through Scouting and involves local Rotary Club members and numerous residents.
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MERCY
Chris Brider
Meigs County
Vine Boy Scouts of America
Fred Rosenbaum
Pomeroy Drive
M. G.own
Middleport
Scout
Mr. Brider
Wayne Gibbons
Howard Kress
R. Roberts
Robert Coats
D. S. Har
Finance Commine
Hysell
Ralph Graves
George Conde
K Carr
Margaret Clifford
Blaettner
Aten Shain
Franklinson
Art Skinner
J. E. White
Jliam A. Smith
Louis Rei- Irving Karr, Jr
Liam Anderson
W. F. . Theo. Smith
Richard Kn
Herbert Boney
Ersel da
Defense Council Meeting After Drill At City Hall
A Defense Council meeting in Pomeroy discussed training classes in gases and demolition bombs with plans for a three day school at the Courthouse if enough men show interest. Middleport contact Mr McMaster, and a short wave radio project update was given by Herb Giles noting performance varies by location. Local notices include a public sale of property in Athens County and multiple probate court accounts and guardianship filings.
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Pomeroy
Eroy Defense Council
Charles McMaster
Middleport Council
Middleport
McMas
Herb. Giles
Fay Webster Nease Rites Held in Finsterwald Chapel
Private funeral services were held at two o'clock for Fay Webster Nease 57 of Syracuse who died Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. She was daughter of Ella B. Webster and the late Morton Webster former mayor of Pomeroy and Meigs County Probate Judge. Surviving siblings include Jed C. Webster Rob R. Webster Ord Berritt Una Graham Rea Russell Eva J. Hall and her mother. Interment was in Letart Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Finsterwald
Fay Webster Nease
Syracuse
Meigs
Ella B. Webster
Jed C. Webster
Rob R. Webster
Lend-Lease Department
Government Depot
Columbus
Basil
Ord Berritt
Delaware
Una Graham
Rea Russell
Eva J. Hall
Fairfield
Letart Cemetery
Syracuse Persons Arrive Seek Property Ties and Visits
Miss Bertha Lawrence of Youngstown and Mrs Walter Mainwaring of Pittsburgh arrived Saturday to oversee property interests and visit friends. The Methodist Choir toured with A L Flanagan as chaperone. Rev Lawrence Schmitt organized a ritualistic class and hosted guests. Various local moves, visitors, and renovations fill the Syracuse scene.
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Syracuse
Bertha Lawrence
Youngstown
Walter Mainwaring
Pittsburgh
Ray Harper
State Park
Lawrence Schmitt
Kathryn
Robert
Floyd Grimm
Wadsworth
Floyd
Charles Wagner
Norman Theiss
Racine
Robert Salser
Piqua Church of the Nazarene
Salsers
Will White
Harold Weaver
Christian Baer
F. A. Shumway
Parkersburg
Bob Keeton
Akron
Raymond Miller
Pomeroy
O. A. Lee
Lower
Donald Weese
Johanna Matthewson
Upper Syracuse
George Rea
Ravenswood
Third War Loan Drive To Begin on Sept. 9
Washington announces the third war loan drive will start September 9 seeking 15 billion dollars entirely from non banking sources. The effort aims to deepen citizen sacrifice as the nation expands its wartime fundraising.
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Washington
Sam
Juanita Tuttle Weds Gerald Guthrie in Catlettsburg
Announcement of the marriage of Juanita Tuttle to Gerald E. Guthrie with a single ring ceremony in Catlettsburg Kentucky on February 13 1943. The couple, both Olive Orange High School graduates, plan to live in Parkersburg West Virginia after August 9 while Guthrie completes training. An old fashioned bel ling and shower is set for bride’s home Saturday evening July 24.
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Long Bottom
Veil Tuttle
Juanita
Gerald E. Guthrie
Catlettsburg
Matherly
First Christian Church
Olive Orange High School
Guthrie
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Vacations and Visits
Pomeroy news notes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hazelton of Columbus visiting relatives here and in Middleport for two weeks. Hy sell couple returned to Columbus. Cpl. George Earl Williamson and mother Georgia Williamson of Harrisonville Rd. were guests of Mrs. Jeanne Hundley and family in Columbus and traveled home with Mrs. Hundley’s son John Lynn and Miss Jane Zinkon. Williamson heads to Parkersburg then to Marine base in Richmond Virginia. Roland Spencer leads Middleport A&P Store while B F Parmelee and wife vacation. Agnes Smith leaves for Wellsville for extended visit with Aunt Agnes Congrese. Phil Wolf of Portsmouth visits for New York Clothing House business. Glenn Chase of Camden, ND, with RCA, visits parents this week then Huntington before returning.
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Harry Hazelton
Columbus
Middleport
Dale William Hysell
Bradbury
Rolandus News Notes Familiar visits and family gatherings
Mrs. Joseph Burke with three sons from Detroit visits her mother Mrs. Ethel Hoback. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and daughter spend a week at his parents. Roscoe Harden and daughter visit Mrs. Hoback and family from Aliquippa Pa. Callers include Mrs. Dwight Hoback and others from Rolandus and Syracuse. Eleanor Palmer visits Audrey Hobeck. Reva Filen celebrates a birthday with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Ward Hoback. Susie Gainer and family from Portland also guests.
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Rolandus
Joseph Burker
Detroit
Ethel Hoback
Ray Smith
Art Smith
Roscoe Harden
Charles Hoback
Aliquippa
This Place
Carl Theiss
Dorcas
Dwight Hoback
Ward Hoback
Leoda
Mary
Morse Harden
Syracuse
Paul
Eddie
Ethel Palmer
Jake Harris
Eleanor Palmer
Audrey Hobeck
Reva Filen
Susie Gainer
Portland
Meigs servicemen home on furlough and transfers
Meigs County soldiers and sailors are listed with furloughs and new assignments. Staff Sergeant Meredith Scott Jr. returns from the Aleutians for a 15 day leave. Lt. Charles Graber and two Middleport youths visit for the Fourth of July. Graber aids a Catholic chapel project and directs the chapel choir. Families report promotions, training roles, and transfers across the Pacific and Florida locations.
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Aleutian Islands
Meredith Scott, Jr
Meredith Scott
Spring Ave
Pomeroy
Scott
Charles D. Graber
Middleport
Robert Haggerty
John Lyons
Aleutians
Graber
Hugh Graber
Ohio State University
Ft. Hayes
Camp Perry
Leland Sisson
Sergeant Sisson
South Pacific
Meigs Selectees Return From Induction Center
Meigs County relatives welcomed selectees back from Clarksburg induction with mixed emotions as news spread that 23 of yesterday’s inductees passed the examinations. The group included married men and fathers.
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Pomeroy
Main St
Meigs County
Clarksburg
Pomeroy Church Topics Announced
Local church notices list Sunday activities across several denominations. United Methodist Church plans 9:15 a.m. classes and 10:30 a.m. sermon on Forgiveness and the Peace with Rev. Nobel Rompel. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. installation. Salvation Army speakers and songs at First Baptist. other churches announce sermons, prayer topics, and revival start dates through July and August with Holy Communion services in August.
Chester WSCS Picnic At Kan Home In Forest Run
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Forest Run M E Church held an annual picnic supper at Mr. and Mrs. Purley Kan's home. Fifty three members and families attended with a devotion and business meeting afterward. young folks played games. Names of attendees include Rev McCarley and Janet, Rena Cross and Larry Dill, Lena Baer, Elma Holter, Harold Holter, Dana Baer and Virginia and Carolyn, Amanda Baer, Stella Watkins, Frank Roush and daughters Barbara Frances and sons Charles Thomas, John Bailey, Esta Baer, Virgil Joan Walker, Christy Baer, Lewis Harris and Kenneth, Pearl Phillips, Wil Fisher and Mason Jr., Olan Genheimer and children, Yvonne Roush, Martha Baer, Beulah Nelson, Ruth Wolf, Mary Grueser and the Kan family.
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Chester
Women's _ Society of Christian Service
Forest Run
M. E. Church
Purley Kan
McCarley
Janet
Rena Cross
Larry Dill
Lena Baer
Elma Holter
Maude Holter
Harold Holter
Robin Nye
Diana Nye
Dana Baer
Virginia
Carolyn
Amanda Baer
Stella Watkins
Frank Roush
Barbara
Frances
Charles
Thomas
John Baily
Esta Baer
Virgil
Joan Walker
Christy Baer
Lewis Harris
Kenneth
Pearl Phillips
Wil Fisher
Mason Jr
Olan Genheimer
Edward
Betty
Rachael
Dickie
Yvonne Roush
Martha Baer
Beulah Nelson
Ruth Wolf
Mary Grueser
Kan
New Hose Funded By Bond Delivers Fire Drill
Middleport volunteers tested new hose purchased with bond funds from the November election. A fire drill near the C and O station showcased the equipment. Officials expect a new fire truck and other gear to arrive soon for the Fire Company.
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Middleport
Air Medal for Lt. Franklin Rizer in Southwest Pacific
Lieutenant Franklin M. Rizer of Syracuse received the Air Medal from Maj. Gen. Rush B. Lincoln for meritorious achievement. He flew solo in fog and rain to locate three lost transport planes and led them to safety, saving all passengers and cargo.
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Franklin M. Rizer
Daniel Rizer
Syracuse
Rush B. Lincoln
First Island Command
Southwest Pacific
Lieutenant Rizer
Rizer
Middleport Social Notes: Weddings and Visits
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Betty Miller and Mr. Joseph Morris Jr. at Gallipolis on July 21. Local serenades and home celebrations follow. Other notes include travel, visitors, a church class picnic, a birth, and residents visiting Columbus, Asheville, Athens, Tulsa, and Pittsburgh.
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Middleport
Betty Miller
Charles Miller
Rutland
Joseph Morris
N. Second Ave
Gallipolis
Local Men Pass State Board Pharmacy Exam
Two Pomeroy men passed the state board pharmacy exam announced by the board this week. Paul W. Kautz and James Edgar Ginther are graduates of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. Kautz earned a Cum Laude bachelor’s degree this May and works at McCullough’s Pharmacy. Ginther is a registered pharmacist and a Naval Reserve member in training at Northwestern University.
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Pomeroy
Pharmacy State Board
Paul W. Kautz
W. L. Kautz
James F Edgar Ginther
Oris Ginther
Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Paul Kautz
McCullough’s
Main St. James
Edgar Ginther
Naval Reserve
Northwestern University
Pastors To Exchange Se Pulpits In Middleport
Sunday at First Baptist Church the Rev. Luther Tracy of Pomeroy will preach in an exchange with the Rev. Ralph Zundel. Service begins 7 30 p m. Sunday morning at 9 15 a m combined service the Rev Mr Zundel will close with a sermon on How Can I Be Sure of Heaven. There is no Heath Methodist worship due to Rev H A Rothrock being on vacation. Mt Moriah Baptist host Rev B Richard Smith on Incomparable Jesus with no evening service. Regular worship continues at other town churches.
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W. W. Hinshaw
Salvation Army
First Baptist Church
Pomeroy
Hinshaw
Glenna Rummell
Ralph C. Zandel
Middleport
Paul
Christ
Luther Tracy
Pomeroy Church
Ralph Zunder
Mr. Zundel
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
B. Richard Smith
Jesus
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Athens
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Meigs Co
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Fense Council
Athens County
Alice Kelzenberg
de- Theodore Kelzenberg
Insed
Clarence Kelzenberg
Tebate Court
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Dover
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Lexington Avenue
George Harvey
Uncey
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Ruth Bridgewater
Rl Bridgewater
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Witty A. Mettler
Joseph R. Stalling
Carl Tinkham
Hiram Tinkham
John P Baker
Wayden
McVicker
G Oakley
Arthur Barber
Satsiet
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Lucille Byx
Tude B. Sniffen
State of Narcissus
B. Hawkins
Bank of Athens
N.B.A
Robert C. Amuith
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N.B
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John
Dereon
Francis D. White
George Cox John James Powers
U. S. Navy
Colin Kelly, JR
Noel A. Gayler
U. S. Army
Sam Forter
Hewitt T Wheless
C R. Greening
U S. Army
Edwardy C. Teats
U. S
Air Force
Juanita Tuttle
Gerald Guthrie
Pomeroy Personals
Rolandus News
H. H. Kuntz
Wm. H. Kuntz
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L. S. Naval Training School
Chicago
Ill
Ensign Kuntz
James Martin
Ft. Worth
Texas
Marguerite Durst
Thomas O. Russell
Camp Haan
Cal
Milton Russell
Charles Gomer
Sarasota
Fla
Ft. McDowell
Gartewood Gomer
Sophia Gomer
Carroll Norris
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Ross Norris
Letart Falls
Malcolm Allen
Camp Adair
Ore
Jennie Allen
Gus Ward
Thurman Monroe Rhoads
Lazel
Loveth T.rhoads
Nelsonville
Said County
Church School
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Simpson
Youth Fellowship
Bethany
Nobel Rompel
Nobel M. Rompel
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Margaret Jean Bryant
Betsy Ebershach
Betty Tedrow
Mary Grimm
Joan Gilmore
Lois Ann Neutzling
C. F. Tompkins
Robert W. Parker
Church of Christ
St. James Day
Grace Episcopal
St. James
Chester Wscs
Middleport Social Notes
Mr. Gibbons
Asheville
Mildred Carson
Ruth Durst
Sam Walters
Bill Hubbard
Edward Terpening
McMaster Apts
Everett
Lenore Hobart Kent
Michael
Manhattan
Kas
MC. Hobart
Cedric Clark
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Bumgarner
Howard Byers
Ruth Griffith
Walter Crooks
Marvin Kelly
Richard Preston
Holzer Hosital
Preston
Fred Lincoln
S. Fifth Ave
Howard Stover
Reuben Levin
Charles Stansbury
M. B. Flesher
M. G
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Rutland St
Tulsa
Okla
Flesher
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Chesapeake
Huntington
Saxon
America
William Bendix Grace Bradley
Taxi Mister
Canyon
Hopalong Cassidy
Hi, Buddy
Dick Foran
Harriet Hilliard
China Girl
Temple Middleport
Lon Chaney
Milton Berle
Don Winslow
Coast Guard
Frisco
Bendyce
Triple Bill
Lone Rider
Bob Livingston
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Gertrude Michael
Nol
Bill Boyd
Andy Clyde
Victor Jory
Henry Stephenson
Lee Bowman
Robert Walker Desarnaz
Sens Meer
Metro Goldwyn Mayers
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