Pomeroy Plans Traffic Control Test For Auxiliary Police
On Wednesday July 29 1942 Pomeroy will stage a traffic control drill as auxiliary police halt all vehicles for ten minutes at an announced time between 7 and 9 30 p m The exercise aims to train officers for blackout duties Rev W F Lodt who was elected captain at the previous meeting says another gathering will be held Thursday night to review results and continue organization
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Pomeroy
W. F. Lodt
Auxiliary Police
Middleport Social Notes Visit Dispenses Family Ties
Miss Sara Jones of New York City, visiting Greenfield with her sister Mrs. T. H. Davis during Mr. Davis illness, plans to stay with relatives before returning to Middleport. James C. Ward of the United States Navy has resumed duty in Norfolk after furlough with his parents and Charleston visit. Other recent Wards guests include Mrs. Melvin Devol and daughter Carolyn, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, and Miss Dorothy Belle of Charleston.
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Middleport
Sara Jones
New York City
T. H. Davis
James C. Ward
United States Navy
Norfolk
W. A. Ward
S. Second Ave
Charleston
Melvin Devol
Carolyn
W. H. Smith
Dorthy Belle
Jack Ubry
Paul Smith
Chester
Walden King
Ruth King
W. H Longwell
Wooster
Grafton
W. Va
Mr. King
Alvira Jones
Mrs. King
Mae Hoff
Columbus
Frank Brumley
Predbury
Gertrude Miller
Roger Emmish
Louise Drake
Waterford
C. A. Emmish
Harry Stewart
Karl Rothermund
Syracuse
Wanda Mohler
Dewey Reeves
Willard Reeves
Abe Jewell
Konrad Scholl
Sonja
Caspar
Wyo
Laurel Cliff
Josia Turner
Milton Hood
Metz
Relatives Gather for Mohler Family Reunion at Chester
Longtime Chester resident C F Mohler attended a 16 year absent reunion at Isaac Mohler home. Guests included Willard Reeves family and Mohler relatives from Middleport Wilkesville Columbus and Wooster Ohio. The event featured a dinner and greetings among kinfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mohler
Chester
Isaac Mohler
Willard Reeves
Donald
Leland
Charles Reeves
Columbus
Willard Mohler
Bessie
George
William Reynolds
Alma Lou
Bobby
Minnie Long
Margaret Mohler
Edna Surface
Middleport
Elizabeth Reeves
Wilkesville
Laurel Cliff News Notes
Laurel Cliff notes report several local social visits with families in Laurel Cliff, Bull Run, Naylors Run and Columbus. Army movements include Cecil Karmon on seven day furlough and Thomas Parker transferred from Camp Robison to Fort Monroe for radio schooling. The 4 H Club and local residents share weekend visits and a surgical recovery update for Mrs Swart.
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George Roberts
Bull Run
Watson Roberts
James Radford
Robert Morris
Zion
Pearl Jacobs
Betty
Paul
Columbus
Frank Giler
Wolf Pen
Lou Diehl
Cecil Karmon
Indiana
Charles Karr
Naylors Run
T. H. Seifheit
Sherwood Garden Club
Alma Schaeffer
Charles Gordon
Middleport
Oscar Fowler
Pearl Parker
Thomas
Camp Robison
Ark
Fort Monroe
Laurel Stitchers 4
Carnahan Funeral Set for Friday in Pomeroy
Funeral services for 16 year old Joe Carnahan drowned Monday in the Ohio River will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Pomeroy Baptist Church. Burial follows at Greenwood Cemetery Racine. Survivors include his mother Mrs Oscar Wince stepfather, father Ernest Carnahan, five stepbrothers and sisters, half siblings and two full brothers, with relatives in Ohio and Illinois Navy service.
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Pomeroy
Joe Carnahan
Ohio River
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Racine
Oscar Wince
Ernest Carnahan
Orin Wince Columbus
Kierman Wince
Ravenna
Gladys
Middleport
David
Gallipolis
Evelyn
Norman Wince
Vernon
Oscar, Jr
Ruby June Wince
Virginia Carnahan Wince
Marion
Floyd Carnahan
Il, & Navy
Transient Bound Over to Grand Jury in Hobson Arrest
John Yesencheck, a transient, was bound over to the grand jury by Justice of Peace P L Peoples after resisting arrest in the New York Central Railroad Yards Hobson. He pled guilty to breaking and entering and was held on $1000 bond for that charge and $100 for resisting an officer. He carried records showing past employment with an aircraft company in Columbus and had over 100 on his person.
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Pomeroy
John Yesencheck
New York Central
Hobson
Grand Jury
Justice of Peace
P. L. Peoples
Yesencheck
Yesenbeck
Columbus
Many Eagles Attend Rally in Meigs County
Pomeroy Meigs Aerie 2171 held a patriotic rally Monday evening with seventy five members present and seventeen new applications. Co B Hayman reported salvage exceed expectations and will be donated to the county salvage committee. A pledge of full support to the president of the United States was adopted. Joseph G Dickard deputy grand worthy president of Cleveland spoke.
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Pomeroy
Meigs Aerie
Co. B. Hayman
United States
Aerie
Joseph G. Dickard
Cleveland
Army Officers Take Man Into Custody
James Laudermilt a military officer arrested for automobile theft by local officers will be turned over to the Army. He had been visiting relatives in Kerrs Run and was away without leave. Lieutenant McKeon of Fort Hayes Columbus contacted officials to learn if he would be prosecuted locally.
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Pomeroy
James Laudermilt
Army
Laudermilt
Kerr
McKeon
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Pomeroy Woman's Society Plans Activities and Visits
Executive board of the Women's Society for Christian Service meets for breakfast at Mrs. C. E. W. Downie’s home. Plans include officers attending Lancaster church services Friday and an ice cream social at Enterprise United Brethren Church Thursday. Numerous local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings in Columbus and Syracuse. Betty Maag recovers at home in Minersville.
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Pomeroy
Women's Society For Christian Service
Simpson Methodist Church
C. E. W. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Harry Smith
Howard Ebersbach
Jed Webster
C. F. Tompkins
Byron Bing
Vernon Howel
Ezekiel Harper
Verne Conway
Albert Young
Pearl Hysell
Nobel Rompel
G. H. Jones
Catherine Bengel
William Downie
Lancaster School of Church
Lancaster
Enterprise United Brethren Church
Robert Buckett
Lawrence Parfitt
Hugh Custer
Columbus
Clark
State Roadside Park
Route 33
Emma Beman
Ella Lupton
Garnet
Gallipolis
Florence Richards
Mulberry Ave
Roy Cooper
Cleveland
Alice Ann Roush
Point Pleasant
Fred Groff
Fritzie
Groff
Ella Miller
Butternut Ave
Edison Hobstetter
Helen Zeiher
Paul French
Middleport
Cleveland Clinic
Edgar Ebers Hach
Second St
Wallace
New Jersey
Army
Dale William Hysell
Janice Ruth
Narley Hysell
Bradbury
Hobart Riggs
Victor Harbrecht
Union Ave
Jean
Ruth Harbrecht
Donald Wetzel
Morgan Dean
Mayme Holmes
Syracuse
Miriam Anna Holmes
Donald Weese
Bert Weese
Carl Edwards
Marjorie Moore
van Johnson
Betty Maag
Minersville
Brown's
Main St
Middleport Auxiliary Collects Old Records
Middleport Auxiliary of the Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion joins national drive to salvage waste for defense. Citizens with phonograph records to dispose of should inform Mrs. Charles Sauer on Brownell Avenue. Boy Scouts will collect contributions this week.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion
Charles Sauer
Brownell Ave
Athens Team Beats Moose In Middleport
The Moose lost to Logan's Book Store of Athens 11 to 2 in the elimination tournament opener. Bobby Wren hit a three-run homer in the first inning as Athens pulled away, seven more runs crossing the plate in subsequent innings. Box score lists Wren as standout. Thursday’s game features Harris Colored All-Stars versus Athens Lawyers with proceeds aiding the local recreational program.
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Middleport
Moose
Logan
News
Athens
Bobby Wren
Ohio University
Lewis Sauer
Logan's
Abrh Stain
DPR
Ogasd
Nowreasun
Marshall
Inchendneaseas
Vadulwneetsateht
Bichon
Seaadainen
Chew
Oro Coun
Logan's Book Store
Murray
Meigs Pioneer Society To Make Final Plans
Meigs County Pioneer Society prepares for its sixty sixth annual meeting with an executive board session at Mrs E W Kingsland home on Court Street. The all day Aug 13 event at Federated Church will include a historical program a relic display and a Federated Church luncheon.
Pine Grove Victory Sewers Club Notes
Ninth meeting at Virginia Fenner home with nine members and one visitor. Plans include a Grange program August 11 at Chester Grange Hall and a picnic July 29 hosted by Helen and Nola Ritchie at Lake Hope. Members will send cards to service members.
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Nola
Helen Ritchie
Helen
Nola Ritchie
Lake Hope
Wanted Men and Women Who Are Hard of Hearing
Classified notice seeks men and women with hearing loss to try the Ourine Home Method test claimed to restore hearing. Promotes safe ingredients and refunds if not satisfied. Advertises Curine sold by Athens Pharmacy and other drug stores.
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U. S
Pharmacopeia
Athens
Ady
Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Pomeroy and Middleport
A water main break on Main Street disrupted service in Pomeroy and Middleport on Tuesday. The break affected the line supplying both towns from the Kerr's Run plant. Crews replaced the faulty cast iron pipe section, completing work early Wednesday morning.
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Pomeroy
Main St
Middleport
Kerr's Run
Syracuse Social Notes
Syracuse residents travel and visit relatives in Columbus Sandusky and Missouri. Michael Holter visits grandparents while Roger Quisenberry to finish summer work. Dan Rizer opens ice cream parlor with local gatherings at Shumway greenhouse area. WCTU lawn party hosts officers elected.
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Syracuse
Michael Holter Huntington
H. L. Holter
Marvin Roberts
A. M. Roberts
Sandusky
Lawrence Sellers
Larry
Columbus
R. B. Sellers
A. L. Flanagan
Amy Hanley
Ellen Baer
Oa Quisenberry
Roger Quisenberry
O. U
Dan Rizer
Shumway
Aarat Walker
George Henderson
Marjorie Moore
van Johnson
George W. Rea
Missouri
Army
F. A. Shumway
John Gilmore
Curtis Frederick
Chester
Syracuse W.C.T.U
Pastor to Retire in Southern Ohio Farewell Sermon
Rev Harley Bolton will preach a farewell sermon at F W Baptist Church in Rutland on Sunday August 2 at eleven o'clock before moving to Columbus to live with his daughter. An evening service will feature his address and there is a note that William Crabtree is the minister.
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Rutland
Harley Bolton
F. W. Baptist Church
Suneday
Ohio
Columbus
William Crabtree
Itchy Pimples Relief Ad For Peterson's Ointment
When skin is irritated with pimples and itching this ad offers a 35c box of Peterson's Ointment at the druggist. Apply the soothing balm for prompt relief and improved skin. also recommended for itching of feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Adv
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Robert Mattox
Great Lakes Naval School
Chicago
Elmer Mattox
Gravel Hill
Edward Mattox
Chanute Field
Ill
Herman Mattox
Millfield Chauncey
Lillfield Needle Club
William Sisson
Trimble
Laurel Cliff News
Chauncey
Arthur Swart
Philo
Nell Jorden
Mill St
Swart
Carnahan
Meigs County
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs Pioneer Society
Meigs County Club
Colonial Finance CO
Berry Hotel
Bidg
Parkersburg
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Syracuse Social Notes
Luckoff
Nelsonville
Glouster
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