Pomeroy approves $10 yearly garbage plan for residents
Pomeroy village council adopted a weekly garbage and ash collection service for a $10 annual fee or $1 monthly option. The new plan starts Aug 1 with a new two ton truck and a trial hire to operate it. Merchants receive 15 percent off six month prepaid bills. Residents urged to place refuse outside and ashes near the road to speed pickups. Councils noted safety concerns over a local tipple and indexed village ordinances were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Howell
Pomeroy Motor Co
Carl B. Sauviage
Howell
Council
Crow
Tipple
Ray Steen
Right of Ways
State Highway Department
Charter Oak
Ohio Division of Mines
M. L. French
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Mines
Elmer Beegle
Simpson
A. H. Durst
Solicitor Crow
Harry Canterbury
Clair Karr
Elbert Robinson
Sidney Spencer
Frank Chapman
Alvin Norris
Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs Probate Court
The Meigs Probate Court issued marriage licenses to numerous couples including Leo Harbour and Dore Elizabeth McMahon, Edgar Van Inwagen and Phyllis Smith, Maynard Hurd and Mary Young, Ray Frazier and Anestine Jewell, Clifford Martin and Amy Woolum, Russell Byers and Freca Rifle, James Thompson and Bella Levy, Charles Hefner and Iberta Roush, Edger Eldon Eberle and Mary Elizabeth Smith, Leroy Sprouse and Grace Hockenberry, and Mark Evans and Carolyn Baer, with several others noted. A separate legal notice states the board of education budget for The Talma Local School District is available for inspection, with a public hearing scheduled at the Superintendent’s office in the High School building on Aug 0th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Leo Harbour
Huntington
W. Va
Dore Elizabeth McMahon
Racine
Edgar van Inwagen
Lincoln Hill
Phyllis Smith
Maynard Hurd
Nelsonville
Mary £. Young
Ray Frazier
Middleport
Anestine Jewell
Clifford Martin
Pomer
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Leroy Sprouse
Sandusky
Grace Hockenberry
Marietta
Mark Evans
Carolyn Baer
Minersville
Buder
Board of Education
Taina
Eard
High Renoo
Oth
oGw Ccullough
Rider Injured After Fall From Motorcycle on Main Street
Richard Jones of Laurel Cliff was thrown from his motorcycle near Epple Grocery on East Main Street around 9 p m Monday. Sheriff Welker investigated and an Ewing ambulance transported him to Martt Hospital in Pomeroy for treatment by Dr S G Martt and Dr Raymond E Boice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Jones
Laurel Cliff
E. Main St
Epple Grocery
Ralph Welker
Ewing
Mr. Jones
Martt Hospital
S. G. Martt
Raymond E. Boice
Forestry Endowment Aimed at Ohio Research Education
A $100 000 Ohio Forestry Endowment Fund is announced to support forestry education and research in Ohio. The committee chaired by John H Byrne and Dr G H Lasher aims to raise funds to create an income producing endowment for growth harvest and utilization of Ohio timber resources. Officers include Dr G H Lasher president Findley Torrence first vice president Bryce C Browning second vice president and Oliver C Diller secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley Torrence
Xenia
Bryce C. Browning
New Philadelphia
Oliver C. Diller
Wooster
Middleport Social Notes and Local Weekender Updates
Social notes from Middleport record WCTU talks on temperance led by Miss Margaret Sauer and others at the Talbott home. Many residents hosted, visited, or traveled, with elections announced for August at Roadside Park and a marriage noted for Maude Hoffman and George Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Sauer
Noah Haskins
Helen Lewis
Lillian Stieff
WCTU
B. E. Talbott
J. Q. Rice
Talbott
H. M. Cross
Florinel Talbott
Homer Hysell
H. G. McMillen
Homer G. McMillen
First Presbyterian Church
Roscoe Pullen
Flora Cooper
Union
Concrete Poured for Imperial Electric Co Floor
Workmen began pouring concrete on Monday for the Imperial Electric Co floor in the Gravel Hill flood relief and storage buildings. The space measures about 300 feet long and 80 feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Imperial Electric Co
Gravel Hill
Hospital Committee Heads Named
The Meigs War Veterans Memorial Hospital committee met in Pomeroy with 22 members present. C E Blakeslee named chairman of the Fact Finding Committee and W Lester Hart as Finance Committee Chairman. A speaking schedule for county organizations was planned to promote the proposed bond issue and a 65 percent vote would trigger a one mill levy for ten years, costing the average taxpayer about 33 cents per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs War Veterans Memorial Hospital
The
Veterans Administration
Leo Vaughan
C. E. Blakeslee
W. Lester Hart
Granges
Farm Bureau
Memorial Hospital
Vernon Nease
H. E. Starkey
A. C. Bradford
Homer Cook
R. E. Boice
Robert R. Boice
Raymond E. Boice
Robert Roland Boice
Meigs County
Land Transfers of Meigs in Real Estate Deeds
Real estate deeds filed by Meigs County recorder George Meinhart list transfers in Pomeroy Pageville and Salem and Orange Townships. Transfers include William and Gladys Morgan to Clifton and Dorothy Atkins. Cora Colwell to Everett Colwell. Grace and G Floy Thomas to Paul Barnes. Rosa Barnes and Paul Barnes to James and Nellie Crisp. and others involving Amelia Walker Louis Walker Ollie Hendy and J E Matlack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Meinhart
Meigs County
William A. Morgan
Gladys J. Morgan
Clifton F. Atkins
Dorothy R. Atkins
Gath
Nada Townsend
Blanche- Dixon
Pageville
Lillian Baumgardner
Ralph Welker
Amelia Walker
Louis Walker
Clarence M. Imboden
Orange Township
Grace A. Thomas
G. Floy Thomas
Paul Barnes
Salem Township
Mildred Heiser
John Heiser
Rosa R. Barnes
James Crisp, Sr
Nellie J. Crisp
New Owners Acquire Firm Pomeroy Body Works
POMEROY The Grueser Body Works, long run by J. Paul Grueser, was handed to new owners Jack Sorden and John H. Michels on July 8. Both ex servicemen from the Fifth Air Force 375th Troop Carrier Command, they bring Army aircraft experience and civilian work in body shop and painting. Ray Buss Smith joins full time in the body work branch. The two men, now residents of Pomeroy, had prior employment in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Grueser
J. Paul Grueser
Jack Sorden
John H. Michels
Sorden
Michels
Fifth Air Force
Ray (Buss) Smith
New Pomeroy
Chicago
Legion Carnival Plays At Memorial Grounds
The Cumberland Carnival returns to Memorial Park in Middleport for a Monday night engagement under the Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion. No Legion Hall party will be held this week due to the carnival at the former K of P Building on N Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Cunningham
Mason County
Memorial (Pythian) Park
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
K. of P
N. Third Ave
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Movements
Pomeroy residents report social visits and travel. Mr and Mrs Perry Bradbury of Kyger visited Clar ence Clifford last week. Peggy and Allie Bradbury of Gallipolis attended a shower for Mrs Floyd Williams. Willie Carr has arrived after Navy discharge. The Ashworths, visiting Elmer and Dayton, returned to Bryan Texas. Mrs Adelia Bradford plans to live in Columbus. Albert Russell Jr visited Columbus and met his sister Mrs Lawrence Weed. Mrs Ethel Willoughby, back home two weeks, left for Columbus. Willoughby will take a beauty operator license exam this week. Mr and Mrs Percy L Peoples left for Mansfield to attend the Free Methodist Conference as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Bradbury
Kyger
Clarence Clifford
Peggy
Allie Bradbury
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Floyd Williams
Willie Carr
Navy
Giho Ashworth
Elmer
Dayton Ashworth
Bryan
Texas
Adelia Bradford
Butternut Ave
Columbus
Albert Russell, Jr
Lawrence Weed
Ethel Willoughby
Willoughby
Percey L. Peoples
Mansfield
Free Methodist
Mr. Peoples
Thimble Club Meets at Bedford Home
The Bedford Thimble Club gathered July 24 at Mary Ellen and Barbara Clouse homes for a wiener roast following the July Eleven event. Members attended with visitors Ina Jeffers Carol Jones Andra Hays Ida Young and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bedford Thimble Club
Mary Ellen
Barbara Clouse
Ina Jeffers
Carol Jones
Andra Hays
Ida Young
Josie Clouse
Clarence Phillips
Robert Phillips
Bessie Clouse
Flossie Brickers
Andra Wells
Plane Wreck Near Winfield Wrecks Barn Kills One
Mr and Mrs Fred Schroath witnessed a plane crash at Winfield West Virginia. The wreck reportedly killed one man and seriously injured three others. The plane struck and demolished a barn as Schroath helped free the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred Schroath
Winfield
W. Va
Mr. Schroath
Boy Burned In Barn Near Long Bottom
Jimmy Hayman three year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hayman of Ball Knobs near Long Bottom escaped a blazing Hayman barn that burned completely. He was severely burned on the back shoulders and arms and rushed to Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg by his uncle Dayton Hayman in critical condition. The barn contained wheat hay grain tools and a corn drill. Origin of the fire is not yet determined.
Middleport Library to Close for Cleaning and Repairs
Middleport Public Library will close next week for cleaning and repairs until further notice. Librarian Mrs. Bart Probst announced that Saturday, Aug. 3 will be the last open day. The annual summer closure precedes the upcoming school season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bart Probst
Pet Contest Night in Middleport Recreation Program
Middleport hosts a Pet Contest during Recreation Night guided by Charles McMaster. Children bring pets to the business block between Steiner's and Middleport Lunch for a 7:30 p m judging. Prizes from local merchants include a mirror a flashlight and ice cream tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles McMaster
Steiner’s
Second Ave
McMaster
Hyseil Furniture
Rowley & Reed Hardware
McMaster Hardware and Furniture Store
Becky’s Baby Shoppe
Purity Dairy Shoppe
White’s Grocery
Cunningham Shows
Memorial (Pythian) Park
Forked Run 4-H Club Sets July 30 Meeting
REEDSVILLE The Forked Run Stitchers 4-H Club met at Mrs. Harold Massar’s home with 13 members playing games. They scheduled July 30 for the next meeting when 4-H hand made articles will be judged by the home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Harold Massar
Chester Team Edged Out By Syracuse in Softball Clash
Chester loses 12 to 11 at Pomeroy Junior High Diamond as Syracuse beats Chester in a hard fought softball game. Guinther led Syracuse with four runs on five at bats including a home run and two doubles. Roush pitched for Syracuse allowing 13 hits with no walks, while Smalley took the loss for Chester giving up 13 hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chester
Syracuse
P. Hubbard
Duckworth
B. Guinther
A. Rose
H.bailey
C. Smalley
Guinther
Roush
S. Smalley
Richard Hayman Talks at Racine Meeting on Water Works
Middleport report shows Richard Hayman of Philadelphia and his wife June Sansbury visiting relatives in the area. The Racine gathering featured Mr Hayman as a speaker in a session about securing a municipal water works for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Richard Hayman
Philadelphia
June Sansbury
Hayman
Racine
Mr. Hayman
Hayeman
Roy Lansbury
Ben Philson
All Bran Foolproof Remedy Ad Used as Constipation Aid
A dated Kellogg advertisement promotes All-Bran as a daily fiber option to ease constipation. It claims gentle bulk supports normal digestion and asserts the cereal is not a purgative. The message cites customer letters and lists Battle Creek and Omaha factories as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Kellogg “Company
Creek
Michigan
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
Omaha
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Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Lasher
Middleport Social Notes
Maude Hoffman
George Young
Minga| Junction
Justice of the Peace
Percy Peoples
Jmarning
Harbor Hills
Buckeye Lake
Allen Jenkinson
Dick Karr
Patty
Polly
Ancil McKinney
Ed Cambron
Nolan Carson
Roy Barkes
Franklin
Kathy
Logan
L. W. McComas
Edward Lee
Richard Curtis
Athens
Jerry
Harry Cartwright
Pittsburgh
Rawlings-Coats
Maude Kohl
Leona Kohl
Alma Ohlinger
D. J. White
Letha Rosenthal
Judson White
Iniece
Joan Gilmore
Clarence Chase
Rutland
Roger Emmish
Detroit
Emmishes
Sixth Ave
Drakes
Waterford
Nell Childs
Wheeling
Dan Farmer
Lynn
David Farmer
Dayton
Annetta Gills
Rodney Downing
Florence Clark
Holzer’ Hospital
Clarence Clark
Mary Virginia Haggerty Hhas
Ed Haggerty
Sister Kenny
Australia
Elizabeth Kenny
Kenny Infantile Paralysis Institute
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
Kenny
Legion
Memorial Grounds
Thimble Club
Logan Monument Co
George C. Shaw
W. Main St
Ohio
Hocking Valley Hospital
Middleport Library
iTo
Ite
Mrs. W. DB Il
B.F.D
Auguste, Ga
Scarlet Street
Edw. G. Robinson
Joan Bennett
Dan Duryea
Margaret Lindsay
Jess Barker
Rosalind Ivan Samuel S. Hinds
Pomeroy Today
Blonde Alibi
Tom Neal
Martha O'Driscoll
Robert Armstrong
Donald McBride
Tex Ritter
Citizens of
Imperial
Akron
Akron Imperial
Akron Imperial Electric Workers
John Hearty
Orchard Rd
Jack Smith, Jr
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
CIO
Ira Ave
J. C. Patton
F. Greene
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