ICs To Aid Red Cross Donor Transportation
Meigs County Jaycees plan Friday bloodmobile transport from Pomeroy Junior High to boost blood donations. They aim to recruit 350 donors to reach a 289 pint goal and help save the local Red Cross chapter charter. A $100 Jaycees gift and ongoing fundraising are pledged to cover about $1500 in immediate needs.
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Ics
Red Cross
Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Red Cross
Meigs Health Department
Jaycees
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Davis-Warner Insurance building rummage on Second St
There will be a rummage sale at the Davis-Warner Insurance building on Second Street this Friday and Saturday. Call WY-2-6356 or bring items to the building on those days.
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Pomeroy
Davis-Warner Insurance
Second St
Writ Declares Man Held Without Basis
Tom Reed files a habeas corpus in the Court of Appeals on behalf of Franklin Montgomery against Sheriff Robert Hartenbach. The suit alleges Montgomery is jailed without legal authority. Hearing set for Friday at 11 a.m. Montgomery, 20, of near Waverly, has been jailed since May 8 on breaking and entering charges. bond set in local court. Sheriff says Montgomery is held for the state and will not be released.
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Pomeroy
Court of Appeals
Tom Reed
Robert Hartenbach
Franklin Montgomery
Montgomery
Near Waverly
Hartenbach
Energy Snack: Date and Prune Pits Filled with Honey
Pit dates and prunes and fill hollow centers with creamed honey for a quick energy bite. This simple treat blends natural sweetness with smooth honey for portable snacks.
Pomeroy Eastern Star Honors Past Officers
Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star will honor past matrons and patrons at the August 1 regular meeting. A picnic at New Haven park Tuesday evening preceded the announcement. Incoming officers are Mrs. Fred Blaetmar president Mrs. Nolan Swackhamer vice president Mrs. Hartwell Curd treasurer and Mrs. I B Weed secretary. The August meeting was canceled and a September 12 dinner was planned.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
New Haven Park
Dwight Parker
Fred Blaetmar
Nolan Swackhamer
Hartwell Curd
I. B. Weed
US Judge To Try Car Case In Middleport
Local officials reported federal prosecutors will pursue charges against four West Virginia youths accused of abandoning a stolen vehicle in Middleport and driving another car owned by Eugene Coleman. The FBI joined the investigation after the first car, owned by Thelma Swim of Core, West Virginia, was stolen across state lines.
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Middleport
West Virginia
Eugene Coleman
FBI
Thelma Swim
Core
W. Va
Boneless Roasts Rise in Popularity Among Homemakers
Boneless rolled roasts gain favor for home meals. Cooking time runs about ten minutes per pound longer than bone in roasts to ensure tenderness and complete doneness.
Reunion Time Slated By Middleport Baptists
Middleport First Baptist Church marks its 100th anniversary with an Aug 13 observance titled Reunion Time. Guest speaker Dr Edward Lewis of St Joseph Michigan will headline an all day event. A commemorative history booklet will be issued and plans for a 100 years of Christianity pageant are underway for Sept 24. The centennial began April 16 with Old Fashioned Sunday and the Bacone College Indian Choir. watchnight service caps Dec 31.
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Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
Donald Boone
Edward Lewis
St. Joseph
Mich
Bacone College
Sixth and
Palmer Sts
Weekend Visits Highlight Ohio County Social News
Letart Falls and nearby towns report a flurry of family visits. Russell Grimm and Paula and David of St. Clairsville stayed with Bert Grimm’s family, while Paula and David planned a week's visit with grandparents. The Ashley family returned from a midwest and southern trip including Mammoth Cave. Sally Pearson and Sally Roush visited in Parkersburg. Clifford Hill and Max toured Columbus. Randy Norris visited his aunt Erwin Gloeckner’s home. Harold Henderson’s Alfred family joined Bob Burema’s parents. Marion Dingey and his son joined Jerry Hill in New Haven. Lorna Bell attended Jan Hill’s Apple Grove party.
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Russell Grimm
Paula
David
St. Clairsville
Bert Grimm
Bob Ashley
Clifford
Keith
Hedi
Mid West
Mammouth Cave
Kentucky
Sally Pearson
Sally Roush
John Pape
Parkersburg
Clifford Hill
Max
Columbus
Harold Grimm
Randy Norris
Richard Norris
Erwin Gloeckner
Harold Henderson
Alfred
Bob Burema
Marion Dingey
New Haven
Jerry Hill
Lorna Bell
Jan Hill
Apple Grove
Watch Services Set By Baptist Guilds
The Ohio Baptist Guilds of Providence Association District schedules morning watch services from 6 30 to 7 30 Sunday. The Forest Run Baptist Guild led by Mrs. William L Smith and the Naomi Baptist Guild led by Mrs. Allen Hampton will hold a watch service at the Naomi Church.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Baptist Guilds of Providence Associational District
Forest Run
Pomeroy Personal Visits From Out of Town Relatives
Mr and Mrs Robert J Ruth and son Robert Jr and daughter Jean of Cleveland visited Mrs Ruths father J H Eastman Laurel Cliff over the weekend Bruce Gotthardt of Columbus is the guests of his grandmother Mrs W A Morgan Kathy Morgan and Nancy Harris of Middleport spent several days with Miss Morgan s grandmother Mrs Morgan Mrs Grover Erb returned from Toronto after visiting Mrs Evelyn King Mrs Frank Geggier and Miss Donna Michale Jay returned to Philadelphia after visiting their aunt Mrs William L Smith on W Main Street
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Robert J. Ruth
Robert, Jr
Jean
Cleveland
Bruce Gotthardt
Columbus
W. A. Morgan
Kathy Morgan
Nancy Harris
Middleport
Miss Morgan
Morgan
Grover Erb
Toronto
Evelyn King
Frank Geggier
Donna Michale Jay
Philadelphia
William L. Smith
W. Main Street
Barbara Eskew Becomes Bride Of Jerry Fields
Miss Barbara Eskew and Jerry Fields wed at the Pomeroy Church of Christ in a July 17 ceremony. The couple, both graduates of Pomeroy High School, will live in Chicago after July 30.
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Barbara Eskew
Jerry Fields
Ant
Edwin Boney
Joseph Fields
Elizabeth Duffy
Fields
Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Blue and Grey
Mr. Fields
Derson All Steel Co
Chicago
Middleport Personal News Outlines Local Visits and Health Updates
Middleport residents report family visits from Everett Bachner and wife with daughters Karen and Connie returning from Florida. Shiela Childs suffers a foot injury and infection treated at Holzer Hospital. Jennifer Scarberry improves at Children’s Hospital Columbus. Dora McKee completes college matriculation to train as a Baptist missionary in Philippi West Virginia.
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Everett Bachner
Karen
Connie
Florida
Fort Myers
Michael Hackett
Wanda Beck
Daytona Beach
Miami
Palm Beach
Key West
Clearwater
Shiela Childs
William Childs
Holzer Hospital
Jennifer Scarberry
Alfred Scarberry, Jr
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
A. A. Scarberry
Billy Wells
Carl L. Vanderhoof
Waldo
I. E. Miller
Vanderhoof
Floyd
Margaret Lee
Dora McKee
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi
W. Va
Dora
Fire damages home on Pomeroy Route 2 in West Shade
Rodney Grimm home on Pomeroy Route 2 West Shade area sustained damage from a chimney fire Wednesday afternoon. Fire chief Roy Reuter said the blaze started from a cook stove and caused estimated damages of 300 dollars.
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Pomeroy
Rodney Grimm
West Shade
Roy Reuter
Reuter
Visits and Guests Tour Reedsville and Area
Reedsville and nearby towns host a steady stream of visitors. Rebecca Payne of Ripley and Connie and Cathy Lilton welcome guests while Flossie Peltry of Los Angeles vacations with daughters Nina Boston Mary Ann Harris and Rita Baker.
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Rebecca Jane Payne
Ripley
W. Va
Connie
Cathy Lilton
Flossie Peltry
Los Angeles
Calif
Nina Boston
Mary Ann Harris
Rita Baker
Edward Chevalier
Athens
Rutland
Junior Miller
Belleville
Sam Cozart
Ada Morris
Chester
L. B. Sisson
John David Sisson
Davy
Lesla
Parkersburg
Steve Desmond
Sumner
Tressie
Spencer
G. A. Spencer
Roger
Linda
Larry
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Ohio
Ana
Hiram Fong
Hawaii
Hiram Jr
Fort Meade
U.S
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Young Fong
Lafayette College
Middleport Baptists
Letart Falls
Pomeroy Personals
Becky
Weldwood
Philippine
Laz
East Main ST
Reedsville
H.p. Scott
H.p
Metropolitan Motors
H&r Firestone
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