Old Age Social Security payments up 16 percent
Social Security District Manager John R. Chatfield said eight county area recipients total 12,641 people receive 6.92 million dollars yearly. In Meigs County 1,269 people get 6.92 million dollars annually with 671 retirees over 65 and 226 spouses over 65, 1, etc. Monthly benefits range from 30 to 108.50 for retired workers. Survivors benefits go up to 200 monthly for a wage earner's death with at least one widow and two or more dependent children.
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Pomeroy
John R. Chatfield
Social Security Administration
Portsmouth
Chatfield
Meigs County
Wiener Roast Marks First Aid Course Completion
A wiener roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Edmunds on Tuesday night hosted by the Salem Center emergency squad celebrated the completion of the community first aid course taught by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad.
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Pomeroy
Max Edmunds
Salem Center
Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Cressa Jenkins of Syracuse files for divorce from Fred Jenkins in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of three minor children.
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Pomeroy
Cressa Jenkins
Syracuse
Fred Jenkins
Meies County Common Pleas Court
Lady Sees Snake in Mill Street Hallway
Middleport residents report a large snake found in the ground-floor hallway of a Mill Street apartment last week. The snake escaped during the incident, but neighbors continue a sharp watch to prevent its return.
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Middleport
Mill St
Speech Clinic Testing Starts at Pomeroy High School
The society announces screening and testing for speech therapy at Pomeroy High School to Monday with Friday expected completion. The free program invites anyone with a speech difficulty to contact Miss Willie V. Harris, the speech therapist, at once and notes limited enrollment. To serve a larger area, two training centers are planned in Pomeroy and M
Chester Resident Back From Hospital
J B Hayes returned home near Chester after nine days at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Hayes stayed with her daughter and son in law while he was ill. Weekend visitors at the Cheese brew home included Mrs Mary Rundersmith John Pratt and family John Jr Columbus and others.
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Middleport
J. B. Hayes
Holzer Hospital
Chester
Hayes
Frank Wilson
Cheesebrew
Mr. Hayes
Mary Rndersmith
North Lawrence
John Pratt
John Jr
Columbus
Charles Woode
Clair
Alfred
Clifford Hayes
Infant Hurt In Fall In Front Yard
An 18 month old boy Johnny Mayer son of Mr and Mrs John Mayer fell in the front yard of his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Meinhart injuring his front teeth and lip which was pierced by the teeth in the fall.
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Fall Middleport
Johnny Mayer
John Mayer
George Meinhart
Principals Reappointed At Central and Sugar Run Schools
Pomeroy Board of Education re appointed Helen Williams and Ralph Spencer as principals of Sugar Run and Central Grade schools for the new year. They also reemployed bus drivers and custodians and authorized text book and supply purchases within budget. An extra session was set for June 19 to decide on a new school bus for Central and junior senior high students.
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Pomeroy
Helen Williams
Ralph Spencer
Sugar Run
Central
Pomeroy Board of Education
Charles St. Gibbs
Grace Drake
Chester Knight
Austin Phillips
Jay Myers
Charles Werry
the Kimes
Gibbs
Brownies Entertain Dads Go Fishing
Rock Brownie Troop 1 entertained their fathers with a fishing party at Collins Lake for Father's Day. Soft drinks were served by the girls while Jane Evans, a troop member, outfished the guests with the largest catch.
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Pomeroy
Rock Brownie Troop 1
Collins Lake
Jane Evans
Reedsville 4-H Club Plans Trip and Skating Party
The Reedsville Pioneer 4 H Club met June 9 at the Reedsville School with Gertrude Wallace presiding. Discussion covered a boat trip and skating party. Beverly Sams reported on suggested projects. Twelve members attended. Deloris Jean Rice was a guest. Next meeting set for June 22 at 1 30 p m.
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Reedsville
Gertrude Wallace
Beverly Sams
Deloris Jean Rice
Disabled Vets Elect Harry Hoffman Chief
Meigs Chapter SS Disabled American Veterans met on Butternut Ave to elect officers. Harry Hoffman was chosen commander with John Bacon senior vice commander and Herman Warner junior vice commander also named. Leonard Jewell adjutant Owen Watson treasurer Walter Kennedy chaplain Gordon Wolfe sergeant at arms and Bacon service officer were elected. Warner was renewed as home committee chairman.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Butternut Ave
Harry Hoffman
John ©. Bacon
Herman Warner
Leonard Jewell
Owen Watson
Walter Kennedy
Gordon Wolfe
Bacon
Home Committee
Community vote allocates funds for WWI veteran relief
A substantial donation was approved to aid a World War I veteran with a non‑compensable disability. The action funds assistance for ongoing medical and living needs amid current policy constraints.
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