Messenger Carriers Begin Five Day Washington Tour
29 Messenger Carriers from southeastern Ohio and West Virginia start a five day trip tonight aboard a National Limited car from Athens station. The trip rewards 80 points or more in The Messenger eight week contest with prizes to over 200 carriers. They will tour Washington Annapolis Alexandria Mount Vernon Arlington Cemetery and view FBI and Justice Department facilities. The group departs about 9 p.m. with parents and the public invited to Athens depot.
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Ohio
West Virginia
The
Messenger
National Limited
Athens
Washington
Fred
W. Weber
Annapolis
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Arlington National Cemetery
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
Athens Depot
B & O Car,” Mr. Weber
James M. Vercoe
Woodrow Reynolds
Logan
Mr. Weber
Marriage of Miss Margaret Bass and Lemley Russell
Announcement reports the July 19 marriage in Pomeroy of Margaret Peggy Bass and Lemley Russell with Justice Percy Peoples officiating. The bride, employed by Stansbury Drug Co., wore navy blue with pink trim and white rose corsage. Russell works for West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co. They reside at Barsotti Apartments. Also notes a Middleport Recreation Center dance led by Chet Haddox orchestra and a floor show with several participants. An after-dance party at Miss Schaaf's home featured music and candy making.
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Middleport
Margaret
Peggy) Bass
Lemley Russell
Pomeroy
Justice of the Peace
Percy Peoples
Garen Stansbury
Stansbury Drug Co
Grant St
Russell
West Columbia
West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co
Barsotti
Middleport Community Recreation Center
Chet Haddox
Charles Baird
Virginia Schaaf
Hazel Hawkins
Grace McDonald
Jean Searles
Katherine and Carol Bachtel
Anna Margaret Howell
Kenny Sauer
Miss Schaaf
Local families report visits and trips in July 1947
The Athens Messenger lists residents visiting relatives and touring areas. Gerald Rice returns to Napoleon work after kin visits. Mrs Rice stays with her parents. Paul Grueser and E. E. Steiner complete a 10 day southern motor trip. Dr Clyde Ingles and Mrs O'Brien attend Pomeroy and golf events. Wayne Swisher and Ambrose Gibbs undertake a weekend motor trip east. H J Russell and Lawrence Bing depart for a Lake Erie vacation. James Lewis and Ruby Byers visit from Columbus with Howard Byers family. Doris Hayman of Columbus contacts remain.
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Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
K. T. Wagner
Karen Elaine
Lorain
del Russell
Gerald Rice
Napoleon
Ohio
Harmon O’brien
Pomeroy
Colum Home
Seventh Ave
Wayne Swisher
Ambrose Gibbs
H. J. Russell
Lawrence Bing
Lake Erie
James Lewis
Ruby Byers
Columbus
Howard Byers
Doris Hayman
Colum
Trail of Candy Clues Point to Portland Heist Trio
Meigs County officials trace a Portland Ohio River dam incident to a trio seen near Dam 21 on July 19. A trail of candy bars left at the Reed Durst filling station links the suspects to the theft of about $15 in change and goods. Police follow leads on railroad tickets to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio River
Portland
Reed Durst
Dam
Frank Clark
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
the Inquirer
Dam 21
Ralph Welker
West Virginia
Meigs
W. Ja
VFW Chief Warns Vets About Loan Shark Operation
George E. Ijam, director of the National Rehabilitation Service, warns of loan sharks targeting terminal leave bond holders. Harold W. Hite of Meigs Post 4736 cites unscrupulous lenders exploiting the Armed Forces Leave Act to seize up to half of bond maturity value.
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Pomeroy
VFW
National Rehabilitation Service
George E. Ijam
Harold W. Hite
Meigs
Hite
Ijam
Hospital Notes Entries and Discharges
Dimples Louise Daniels of Mason City undergoes tonsillectomy on July 26. Donald Ebersbach and Roy Webster receive medical status on July 26. Howard Stover of Chillicothe Ohio is listed for observation on July 26. Mrs. E B Ward of Middleport scheduled for medical care on July 27. Donald Ebersbach Roy Webster and Howard Stover discharged on July 26.
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Louise Daniels
Mason City
Donald Ebersbach
Roy Webster
Charleston
W.va
Howard Stover
Chillicothe
Ohio
E. B. Ward
Middleport
ARC Treats 75 at Fair
The Meigs Chapter American Red Cross staffed an emergency station at Rock Springs Fairgrounds and cared for about 75 people. Dr. Roger Daniels and Dr. R. F. Boice of Pomeroy volunteered for serious cases. injuries included a knee wound and a toe splinter. Minor ailments were common. County nurses and volunteers assisted.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
American Red Cross
Fair Board
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
Harry Ohlinger
Roger Daniels
R. F. Boice
A. O. Murray
Janesway Farms
Betty Roush
Racine
Red Cross
Nell Bing
Kathryn Cheverinsky
A. C. Stewart
William Bradford
Ohlinger
W. S. Ellis
Meigs County
Gum Blowing Test Tonight at Middleport Jamboree
A bubble blowing contest is repeated tonight during Middleport’s Monday jamboree tied to a business promotion by the Chamber of Commerce. Street dancing and other acts will be announced. rain postponement to Wednesday.
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Middleport
Chamber of Commerce
Charles McMaster
Legion Delegates Granted Conference Credentials in Pomeroy Meeting
At the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion meeting in Pomeroy, delegates and alternates received conference credentials. Leo Vaughan reported on Honor Roll Committee recommendations. Commander Frank H. Johnston led a 35 member gathering with Harris and Custer handling refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster Post
No. 39
American Legion
Leo Vaughan
Frank H. Johnston
Harris and
Custer
Gilmore and Eastman Lead Meigs County Fair Horse Pull
POMEROY The horse pulling contest at the Meigs County Fair was directed by Ralph C. Gilmore with assistance from J. H. Eastman. An incorrect report named Charles Radford Sr as in charge. Radford and Eastman ran the Horse Department No 11. Gilmore has long led the pulling event.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ralph C. Gilmore
J. H. Eastman
Charles Radford, Sr
Mr. Radford
Mr. Eastman
Horse Department
Mr. Gilmore
Charleston Hosts Dinner For Florida Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. James Weber hosted a dinner for Mrs. W. A. Britton and daughter Paula Jean. The Brittons, visiting from Florida for the summer, are spending several days in Charleston.
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James Weber
W. A. Britton
Paula Jean
Brittons
Florida
Charleston
Jerry Frank Jr Celebrates Second Birthday at Meigs County Fair
Jerry Frank Jr. celebrated his second birthday at the Meigs County Fair Thursday evening. Attending were family members including S. S. Frank, his grandfather, of Nelsonville. Recent guests included Betty Compson and Mr and Mrs Amos Norton, Mr and Mrs Ray Norton, and Bernard Compson of Wellston.
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Jerry Frank, Jr
Meigs County
S. S. Frank
Nelsonville
Betty Compson
Amos Norton
Ray Norton
Bernard Compson
Wellston
Loyal Women Welcome New Pastor at Church Picnic
The Loyal Women of the Church of Christ held their annual picnic Thursday at Roadside Park to welcome new pastor C. F E. Shepard. Guests included Homer Rice president of the official board, Mrs. Rice Wilbur Theobald Sunday School superintendent Mrs. Theobald L. D. Hartinger church organist and Mrs. Gerald Rice Napoleon. Fifty seven attended.
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the Loyal Women of the Church of Christ
C. F E. Shepard
Homer Rice
Roush Allied Families Set 236th Reunion in Jackson
Jackson Virginia hosts the Roush Roush and Allied Families of America Inc for their 236th anniversary reunion on August 15 and 16. Organizers invite descendants to attend events in town and at nearby venues.
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ROUSH
Jackson, Va
Rousch
Allied Families of America, Inc
July WCTU Meeting Held At Talbott Home
Miss Margaret Sauer led the July WCTU gathering hosted by Mrs. B E Talbott at her residence with help from Mrs. Talbott daughters and others. Mrs. Cross sang Face to Face with her own accompaniment, a reading followed by thoughtful devotionals and refreshments served from a flowered table.
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WCTU
B. E. Talbott
Sally McCormick
J. Q. Rice
Dinner honors William Michael at Mrs Stieff home
Mrs Lillian Stieff hosted a Friday dinner at her S&S Second Ave home honoring William Michael. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew and Mr and Mrs Paul Haptonstall.
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Lillian Stieff
S&s
Second Ave
William Michael
Frank Cheesebrew
Paul Haptonstall
Widdleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Widdleport personals list greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lewis and Sadie Cross of St. Wary's West Virginia visiting Mrs. Zella Cross and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas. Mrs. R. J. Clancy visits Mrs. W. G. David on N Third Ave. Griff Russell returns from East Orange New Jersey.
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Ernest Lewis
Sadie Cross
St. Wary’'s
W. Va
Zella Cross
Fred Thomas
R. J. Clancy
W. G. David
N. Third Ave
Griff Russell
East Orange
N. J
Local Visitors Spend Time in Ravenna and Columbus
A guest list includes Mrs. bus visiting her sister Miss Ruby Hayman on vacation from her beauty shop. Mrs. Chloe Sherman stays with her mother Mrs. Joe Mace on S Fourth Ave and visits Ravenna. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clifford spend several days in Columbus with relatives and attend a golf tournament. Misses Margaret and Helena Clifford are mentioned.
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Ruby Hayman
Chloe Sherman
Joe Mace
S. Fourth Ave
Ravenna
Paul Clifford
Columbus
Margaret and
Helena Clifford
Marriage Permits Issued by Meigs Court
POMEROY marriage licenses granted Thursday by the Meigs Probate Court include J. E. Elkins 36 of Dexter and Estelle France 32 of Dexter Roy Glenn Jr 21 of Nelsonville and Elvyra Thompson 21 of Wellport.
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Pomeroy
Meigs Probate Court
J. E. Elkins
Dexter
Estelle France
Roy Glenn, Jr
Nelsonville
Elvyra Thompson
Middleport
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Middleport Social Notes
L. E. Burford
Trail of Candy
ARC
Legion
Webers
Rs. Talbott
Widdleport Personals
McKee Drug CO
Illiamson Triplife Furnace
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson
S. W. Dodson
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
PLA Ted
Sonny Tufts
Ann Blyth
Ruth Warrick
William Gargan
John Litel
Vince Barnett
Chester Morris
Constance Dowling
Nora Prentiss
Bendvue
Bob Steele
Melvyn Douglas
Clark's Plumbing Shop
Beegle
Massar Building
West Main St
Kaiser-Frazer Agency
Crosley Radios
W. Main St
Court and
Second St
J. Reynolds Tobacco Ce
Winston-Salem, N.C
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