Grange Degree Work Draws 1250 to Pomeroy
On Thursday night 1250 Grangers gathered at the Pomeroy Junior High School for the Sixth Degree conferring on 700 candidates. State Master Joseph W. Fichter praised town leaders, thanked organizers, and highlighted community support from Meigs and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Drake Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Ohio State Grange
Athens Rose
Court of Flora
Hemlock Grove
Ohio
Joseph W. Fichter
Fichter
Paomeroy
H. E. Starkey
Fred Goeglein
Meigs Pomona
Edgar Ervin
Robert Roberts
Howell
Wolfe
Clark
Meigs County
Frenter
Oxford
John P. Kelser
Medina
C.C. Linerode
Canton
Byron Frederic
Copley
Guy E. Johnson
Springfield
Russell Hoy
Coshocton
John Cunningham
Vernon
Grace Hutchison
Xenia
Pauline Hughes
Zanesville
Ossie Humphrey
Fort Jennings
Harmon Wright
Spencerville
Frank Coppess
Ansonia
Chesster Alspach
Columbus
Starkey
Nell B. Davis
Hamilton
John Quinn
Jackson
Meigs
Freda Kennedy
Athens
Lawrence Morton
Vinton
Ruth Porter
Perry
Everett Carbaugh
Catherine Colwell
Vernon Weber
Raymond Cole
Beulah Mae Lyogs
Marriage Licenses Granted July 24 by Meigs Probate Court
The Meigs Probate Court issued six marriage licenses on July 24 naming Rex C. Ewen and Vida Oliver. Marcus D. Williams, Sr. and Helen Viola Cook. Karl Krautter and Clarice Gibbs. Lester M. Wallace and Marie Milhoan. Riley E. McKinney and Nancy A. Keaton. Joe Elias and Josephine Williams. Each entry lists ages and hometowns in Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Rex C. Ewen
Charleston
W.va
Vida Oliver
Dexter
Marcus D. Williams, Sr
Columbus
Helen Viola Cook
Karl Krautter
Mason City
Clarice Gibbs
Middleport
Lester M. Wallace
Marie Milhoan
Riley E. McKinney
Racine
Nancy A. Keaton
Syracuse
Joe Elias
Josephine Williams
Pomeroy
Services announced for Sunday in Pomeroy churches
POMEROY churches issue Sunday schedules across Grace Episcopal Baptist United Methodist and Federated Church details include Grace Episcopal Holy Communion 8 a.m. July 28, Baptist Sunday school 9:30 and sermon 10:30 a.m. Rev T T Shelton, United Methodist 9:36 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship Adult choir youth fellowship camp Lancaster July 28 to Aug 4 with 28 youths and 6 adults attending WSCS Institute July 22 to 24. Other groups include Wesleyan Methodist Federated Church A B Circuit Tuppers Plains charges and Lottridge homecoming plans.
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Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal
Charles G. Baird
Holy Communion
Christian Science
Baptist
T. T. Shelton
United Methodist
Albert Bitters
Theo IL. Smith
Cher
Lancaster
WSCS
Harry P. Smith
Jed Webster
Albert Young
Ruth Tompkins
Gordon Baker
Wesleyan Methodist
Grant Curtis
Federated Church
Ralph Kuether
Morning Star
Tuppers Plains
A. B
W. A. Frost
Lottridge
Fred Kesterson
South Bethel
Lottridge U. B
60 to Attend Youth Camp
More than 60 Meigs County youths will travel to Lancaster Sunday July 28 for the Portsmouth District Methodist Youth Fellowship Christian Adventure Camp and Institute July 28 to Aug 4. Rev. Albert Bitters of Pomeroy will direct. Rev. E E Fowler of Portsmouth will head the camp and Rev. Roger Turrell of Portsmouth is institute dean. The weekend goal is 500 district participants with worship, Bible and crafts classes, swimming and drama activities, and guest speakers including Dr Roy L. Smith and missionaries Earl R. Bull and Mrs. Howard.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Methodist
Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship Institute
Albert Bitters
United Methodist Church
E. E. Fowler
Camp Land Institute
Mr. Bitters
Roger Turrell
Roy L. Smith
the Christian Advocate
Earl R. Bull
Okinawa
Howard
South Africa
H. A. Rothrock
Middleport
Lawrence Schmidt
Rutland
Ernest Wingett
Racine
Clinton Swengel
Logan
Fire Destroys Auto and Damages Local Garage
Middleport volunteer firefighters were called between 5 30 and 6 am to combat a fire of undetermined origin that destroyed Dr E F Maags automobile on Lincoln Street and caused considerable damage to his garage.
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Middleport
Co-hostess Named in Shower Account Omission
In Middleport the report notes Mrs. Ernest Lallance served as co-hostess for a shower honoring Mrs. Ren zo Menchini also known as Jacqueline Mang. The omission of her name from the party account was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lallance
Middleport
Renzo Menchini
Jacqueline Mang
Boyd Dilgard
Salt Cinder Club Meets at Pomeroy
Pomeroy hosts the Salt and Cinder Club gathering with 89 year old Anna Pratt as the oldest member and Jennie Jacobs Lowry presiding. The June meeting was led by Mrs. Herb Defenbacker and Mrs. Oliver Hartley, with a July 25 event at Mrs. Jess Leith’s home assisted by Mrs. Alice Carter.
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Pomeroy
Anna Pratt
Jennie Jacobs Lowry
Jess Leith
Alice Carter
Herb Defenbacker
Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings
The WCTU held a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Peoples with twenty six attendees. Mrs. Willis McMurray hosted a bridge group with Florence Louise Smith winning guest prizes and Miss Florence Smith recounting Russia experiences in Moscow. Various regional visitors and relocations are noted, including Mrs. Cora Root, Mrs. Mary Root, and Mr. and Mrs. George Pfann, plus travel by air for hospital workers and a Navy veteran.
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WCTU
Percy Peoples
Willis McMurray
E. Cave St
Neiss Powell
Florence Louise Smith
Florence Smith
Russia
Moscow
Cora Root
Mary Root
Clarence Root
Callirstis
Cambridge
George Pfann
Toledo
Minnie Slack
Gallipolis
Brownell Ave
George Theobald
Decatur
Lawrence Theobald
Memphis
Troy Ohlinger
Prospect Hill
Lynne Hartley
Mila Jane
Dorothy Stark
Lincoln Hill
Oliver Hartley
Columbus
Mansfield
Hospital Bond Campaign to Raise 2500 in Meigs County
The Veterans Memorial Hospital Association Finance Committee met to set a 2500 goal to back a bond issue on next November’s ballot. Dr R R Boice urged county physicians and dentists to donate, with Granges limited to five dollars each. Committee members outlined tax impacts, maintenance funding, and benefits of a centrally located hospital reducing travel times to Gallipolis and Parkersburg. Continuous funding would rely on workmen compensation, group insurance, and other income sources. Approval requires 65 percent of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hart
H. E. Starkey
Edgar Ervin
Meigs County
Gallipolis
Parkersburg
Fomeroy
Driving Examinations Resume on Aug 5
In Middleport the examination for driver licenses will continue on August 5. Mr. Pierce, who runs the tests, is attending a school for examiners and will be absent this coming Monday.
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Middleport
Pierce
Pomeroy Liquor Case Heard Before State Board
Chief Walter E. Wolfe and Patrolman H H Nie appeared before the State Liquor Control Board in Columbus for the Barsotti Restaurant of Pomeroy on the charge of selling intoxicating beverages to a minor. Final disposition was deferred for 30 days.
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Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
H H. Nie Jeyer
State Liquor Control Board
Columbus
State of
Jones resigns from Chester High to lead farm training
C N Jones, a vocational agriculture teacher at Chester High School, resigned his position recently. He will serve as the farm training instructor for the Veterans training program at Rutland.
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Pomeroy
C. N. Jones
Chester High School
Rutand
Jones Sought As Instructor For Meigs Veterans Farm Training
The Meigs County Veterans Farm Training Committee recommended hiring C N Jones as instructor for the program at Rutland High School in western Meigs County. Training begins August 1 with a July 30 meeting for veterans and cooperating farmers at Rutland High School. Jones previously taught vocational agriculture at Chester High School. About two thirds of Meigs veterans are self employed on their farms, the rest work on cooperative farms.
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Rutland High School
Jones
Meigs County
Chester High School
Vaughan
Meigs
Notice to Creditors of Bertha M. Martin Deceased
Creditor statements for Bertha M. Martin of Middleport Ohio must be presented. The notice is dated July 27 1946 and signed by Cedric W Clark attorney with Farmers Bank and Savings Co Blaxs Pomeroy Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha M. Martin
Middleport
Ohio
Cedric W. Clark
Farmers Bank & Savings Co. Blax
Pomeroy
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Clarence Heaton
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Becky's Baby Shop
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