Roedel Named to Fill Pomeroy Civic Recreation Vacancy
Pomeroy votes to establish a summer recreation program with Ray Farnham retained as director. J O Roedel is named to fill a vacancy on the Pomeroy Recreation Committee as Rev Warren Bright chairs. WPA recreation supervisors will assist as several playgrounds are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ray Farnham
Farnham
M. D. Hartley
Pomeroy Recreation Committee
Hartley
Herman Kuntz
John Blaettar
Warren Bright
Frank H. Johnston
William O. Atkins
Bright
Kuntz
Hart
J. O. Roedel
WPA Recreation Division
Bible School To Get Start On Monday
Middleport Vacation Bible School for boys and girls starts Monday June 13 at 9:00 am in the old high school building. Four departments Kindergarten Primary Junior and Junior High will have separate activities and crafts with Mrs H A Rothrock as principal. Several staff members attended a training institute at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. A. Rothrock
Harold Sauer
Margaret Ella Hysell
Margaret
Two Divorce Actions Filed in Pomeroy Court
In Pomeroy common pleas court two divorce actions were filed Tuesday. Mary Young seeks a divorce from Clifford Young on cruelty grounds. they married January 3 1927 and have no children. Verner M Conway seeks a divorce from Florence Lenore Conway alleging wilful abandonment since October 1935. they married August 28 1916 and have two grown children.
Delegates Attend Co operative Youth Council Meeting
Delegates from Meigs County attended a Cambridge meeting of the Co operative Youth Council late last week. Frances Ihle David Yost Racine Carl Kautz Chester Max Ward Margaret Gill Dorothy Caldwell LaVerne Smith Salem Center Nellie Parker Sum i attended. A co operative buying club formed at the meeting drawing delegations from Coshocton Washington Meigs and Guernsey Counties. Social and economic problems were discussed and folk games studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Meigs County
Co-operative Youth Council
Cambridge
Frances Ihle
David Yost
Carl Kautz
Chester
Max Ward
Margaret Gill
Dorothy Caldwell
LaVerne Smith
Salem Center
Nellie Parker
Sumi
Hich
Coshocton
Washington
Meigs
Guernsey
Weyland Sets School Attendance Record at Middleport
Norma Jean Weyland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Weyland, completed eighth grade with a perfect attendance. She has not been absent or tardy for five consecutive years of schooling at Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Norma Jean Weyland
Miss Weyland
Norman Weyland
Girl Who Escaped Is Captured by Officers
POMEROY Carolyn Glassner a Cincinnati girl who escaped months ago from the Girls Reformatory at Delaware was picked up at the home of Gus Hendricks by county officers and returned to the Delaware institution Tuesday. Melvin Lee of Middleport jailed after arrest in Pt Pleasant on a non support charge. Ernest John Wendt who escaped from the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics at Gallipolis was arrested Monday by Meigs County officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carolyn Glassner
Cincinnati
Girls’ Reformatory
Delaware
Gus Hendricks
Melvin Lee
Middleport
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Ernest John Wendt
Ohio Hospital
Gallipolis
Meigs
Ernest Tracy
Columbus
Laramie
Wyo
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Masons
1.C.C.F. Hall
Jesse Brewster
Eastern Star Lodge
Gerald Wildermuth
A and P
R. T. West
Gordon
Charles Russell
Mulberry Ave
Patrick Lochary
Helen “Lochary
A. A. Massar
J. T. McLain
Lancaster
Anna Shumaker
New Lexington
Susie Pullins
Jake Ament
E. Main St
Middleport Social Notes Highlight West Point Visit
Miss Margaret Sauer Fifth Grade teacher leaves for New York with a West Point stop to attend June Week events including graduation exercises. She will be guest of Cadet Edward Skinner, son of Mrs. B D Skinner, and related to several Skinner family members and Mrs Daniels. Also noted is the illness and hospital move of Mrs Mary Coe after a hip fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Sauer
Central School
New York
West Point
Edward Skinner
Skinner
B. D. Skinner
Pomeroy
Dana Daniels
A. R. Hecox
Miss Sauer
Arthur Skinner
Skinner Group
Ira Foster
Daniels
Boyd Dilgard
Minersville
Hobson
Buffalo
N. Y
Tom Morris
Walter Dodson
Long Bottom
Women to Meet at Church of Christ Thursday
The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Thursday evening. Mrs. Minerva Childer's group will be hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Minerva Childer
Golden Jubilee Marks Rutland K of P 249 Meeting
Past supreme representatives Mrs. J. B. Downing and F. G. Downing and J. B. Downing grand inner guard attended Rutland Lodge No. 249 golden jubilee. Principal speaker was Past supreme chancellor James Dunn of Columbus. Other officers present included Edgar W. Ellis Judge Weber and Will C. Merritt from Columbus. Delegations from Crooksville Wilkesville and Glouster were represented. The event occurred in Rutland High School Auditorium with Rev. Cloyce Copley presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Downing
F. G. Downing
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Lodges
Grand Inner Guard
Rutland Lodge
James Dunn
Columbus
Grand Lodge
Edgar W. Ellis
Weber
Will C. Merritt
Grand Outer Guard
Charles Ater
Crooksville
Wilkesville
Glouster
Rutland High School
Cloyce Copley
McMaster Brothers Graduate at Ohio University
Willard McMaster attended graduation at Ohio University Athens on Monday as his brother Robert McMaster earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences. Both are sons of L D McMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard McMaster
Ohio University
Athens
Robert McMaster
College of Arts and Sciences
L. D. McMaster
Will Graduate From Rio Grande College Education Program
Charles Pickens son of Mrs. Margaret Pickens of Gravel Hill will receive an elementary education diploma from Rio Grande College on June 13. Ruth Pickens, sister of Charles, is in this year's Milford Port High School graduating class. Miss Betty Amos of Letart visited Mrs. Pickens and attended commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pickens
Margaret Pickens
Gravel Hill
Rio Grande College
Pickens
Ruth
Middleport High School
Betty Amos
Letart
Social homage for Beaver wedding couple hosts reception
Mrs. J. M. Mygatt held a small Tuesday evening reception honoring her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wm K Beaver whose marriage occurred Saturday. Guests included Mr Beavers parents Mr and Mrs William Beaver and his sister Mrs Ernest Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mygatt
Wm. K. Beaver
Mr. Beaver
William Beaver
Ernest Baker
Cole Slaying Remains Unsolved in Maychester County
Mystery surrounds the slaying of William Cole a one year old Chauncey resident found dead near Downington last Friday May 27. County authorities led by Sheriff George R Beards say early leads have not panned out and the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Cole
Chauncey
Downington
George R. Beards
Eleven Confirmed at Grace Episcopal Church
Eleven persons were confirmed Tuesday evening at Grace Episcopal Church during a laying on of hands conducted by Right Reverend Wise Hobson Bishop of Southern Ohio. Presented by Rev. Robert E. Leake, the group includes W. J. B. Carleton David Clifton Rollin Cowie Richard Crow Virginia Googlein Mary Hennessy John Kreinbih Theodore T. Reed Elizabeth Sauvage and Gerald Wise Jr.
Firemen Open New Meeting Room in City Hall
The Third Ward Fire Company in Pomeroy dedicated a new meeting room at City Hall. The rear room on the second floor was cleaned and remodeled by volunteers with village-supplied materials. A street fair was proposed, but Mayor Hartley refused parking-lot use unless another site is found.
Merchants of Pomeroy Forming Group Focus on Summer Closings
Merchants of Pomeroy met at City Hall to discuss a plan to close stores Thursday afternoons in the summer and to form a permanent merchants association. A five member committee will draft by laws and organize the group with Glenroy Ewing as temporary chairman. Next meeting slated for Tuesday June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wick Crow
W. A. Compton
T. R. Cowie
Dor Schaefer
Glenroy Ewing
Bob Flesher Returns From Greenbrier School
Robert Flesher arrives home after first year at Greenbrier Military School to surprise his aunt Mrs. C. F. Rathburn who had travelled to Lewisburg West Virginia to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert
Bob) Flesher
Greenbrier Military School
C. F. Rathburn
Lewisburg
W. Va
Bob
4-H Advisors Heads Assemble at Rock Springs Grange
Pomeroy hosts a conference of 4-H club advisors and officers at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. Wesley Green, county agricultural agent, spoke. Officers received instruction and a social hour followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Fairgrounds
Wesley Green
Scouts to Attend Camporee From Troop 40 In Parkersburg
A group of Boy Scouts from Troop 40 with Scoutmaster R. E. McKay will travel to Parkersburg for the Scout Camporee, arriving Friday morning for transport by truck and starting activities Friday afternoon. In Meigs County Pomeroy Ronald Eugene Myers and Ora Pauline Mora obtained a marriage license in probate court to wed soon, with Rev. Ralph Kuether set to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
R. E. McKay
Parkersburg
Meigs CO. Pomeroy
Ronald Eugene Myers
Long Bottom Farmer
Ora Pauline Mora
Pomeroy R. D
Ralph Kuether
Taylor Ridge Church Plans Children's Day
Taylor Ridge Church will observe a Children's Day next Sunday night starting at 7 o clock. Social gatherings include guests at various local homes such as the Strausbaughs and Sharps, with birthdays celebrated at the Chalfants home and many local families visiting from Greens Run Columbus Roseville Amesville and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Roy Strausbaugh
Harvey Sharp
Clarence
John
Harold Sharp
Norma
Barbara Ann
John Hook
Gladys
Betty
Roy Wilson
Columbus
Renairs Gibson
Helen
the Plains
Roger
Ellen
Roseville
Gerald Nagle
Geraldine
Amesville
James Harrison
Della Chalfant
Ernest
Glen Chalfant
Chalfant
Billie
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Club Updates
Theodorus Council Daughters of America elected officers for the term at IOOF Hall. Red Men named new leaders including Prophet Maurice Harrison and Sachem Vernal Caldwell. Local residents report travels, visits, and gatherings from Columbus to Lake Alma and West Point, with social notes on members across Magnolia Temple, Pythian Sisters, and Eastern Star activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Theodorus Council Daughters of America
IOOF
Jr. P. C
Allie Fisher
Clara Eichinger
Carrie Meinhart
Stella Stahl
V. C
Norma Chapman
Mable Mankin
Mary Calver
Red Men
Prophet
Maurice Harrison
Sachem
Vernal Caldwell
Sagamore
Robert Rupe
Ellis Lambert
Roy Miller
Jacob Thomas
Nolan Shuster
Charlotte Murray
Josephine Kimes
Old Man’s Cave
Lake Alma
Ash Cave
Harry Ohlinger
Joe
Reedsville
John Prentice
Louisville
Aaron Zahl
Maud
Freda Grueser
Mary Phillis Heines
Columbus
Edgar Ervin
Hold Party for Guests at South Canaan
A birthday dinner Sunday honored Mrs. Charles Windland and her granddaughter Dona Jane Evere of Chillicothe, with many locals in attendance. Also noted were visits by residents to and from nearby families and the Rome High FFA sending ten members to Columbus for the tenth annual convention and related judging contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canaan
Charles Windland
Dona Jane Evere
Chillicothe
Perry Judson
Hazel Scoot
Pearl
Virgil
Oprah
Charles William
Betty
Lou
Robert Evere
Joe Billy
Leon de Vail
Dona Jane
James Judson
Edgar
Melvina
Louise Tedrow
Rolla
Thomas
Howard
Joe Eyere
Margaret
Jane Bartlett
John Poston
Dow Poston
Grove Halbirt
Byron Bartlett
Bartlett
Jeneva Mansfield
Athens
C. O. Mansfield
Howard Windland
Bertha Downey
Deward Mayles
Glenna
Mildred
Erma Downey
Clarks Chapel
Ora Bartlett
Ralph
Chase Personal and Social News Items
Mr and Mrs Clif ford Douglas hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Adair Hebron and Mr and Mrs Herb Carbaugh. Blaine Woodyard underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday evening. Visitors at Woodyard home included Dale Kenney Ernest Woodyard infant Shirley Alton Woodyard Robert Morrison Vivian Pugh Maynard Coates Jessie Reeves Pauline Woodyard. Merrill Chase hosted Robert Coates Dave Blackburn Mary Chase Martha Charles David. Freddie Smith ill with measles. Mrs Paul Robinson visiting her mother Mrs White Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Pugh
Maynard Coates
Jessie Reeves
Pauline Woodyard
Merrill Chase
Robert Coates
Dave Blackburn
Athens
Mary Chase
Martha
Charles David
Meet New Pastor Higginbotham At Local Reception
Gallipolis Cheshire Baptists and friends gather at the parsonage tonight to welcome their new pastor the Rev E S Higginbotham and family with a reception and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire Baptists
Am E. S. Higginbotham
Fanny
Pep Dinner Opens Scout Fund Drive in Kinshata District
The Pep dinner to launch the Kinshata District Boy Scout fund drive will be Monday at 6 30 PM in the Seakus Hotel. Charles E. Wood of Cincinnati will speak. The goal is 1300 with scouting costs about 10 per scout yearly for training and supervision. Tickets are available from Kelly Grogan in Middleport or E F Robinson or Dan McNaughton in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Seakus
Charles E. Wood
Cincinnati
Middleport
Kelly Grogan
E. F. Robinson
Dan McNaughton
Kinshata
Boy Scouts
Chester
Carl Genheimer Dies At Syracuse Residence
Carl Genheimer age 58 died at his Syracuse home after a lengthy illness. He worked with the John Genheimer planing mill for years. Survived by his wife five sisters and a brother. Funeral held at the residence with interment in Beach Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carl Genheimer
Syracuse
Genheimer
John Genheimer
Albert Ebersbach
Ada Wolf
J. M. Faris
Youngstown
David Durst
Middleport
Josephine Genheimer
Cincinnati
Beach Grove Cemetery
Heath M. E. Church Groups Picnic and Outing
Heath M. E. Church groups held outdoor gatherings on Tuesday. Nan Moore and class organized a breakfast hike for graduating high school students. The Ladies Guild toured to Mrs. Thena Brunker’s near Belpre for an all day picnic, and Epworth Leaguers held a wiener roast at Camp Kinshuta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E
Nan Moore
Ladies Guild
Thena Brunker
Belpre
Ice Cream Social Hosted by Asbury Epworth League
An ice cream social is planned by the Asbury Ep worth League for Saturday evening June 11 at the Asbury ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Epworth League
Asbury Ball Park
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Middleport Social Notes
C. F. Tedrow
Albany
Mr. Tedrow
Mary Coe
Cole
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Taylor Ridge Church
Pomeroy Social Notes
Missionary Society of Bethany Church
Pomeroy Personals
Chase
Licczrr & Myzas Tobacco Ga
Social Gallipolis
Peterson
All America
Washington, D. C
Conve McArthur
Clarksburg
Chedules Daily
ST. Louis
Los Angeles
Union Bus Station
W. Union St
Washington St. Louis
Grace Moore
Andre Kostelanetz
Paul Whiteman
Deems Taylor
Paul Douglas
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