Pomeroy Chamber to Show film After Dinner
Pomeroy 1940 meeting announced for Tuesday evening at Federated Church. Dinner served by women of the church, no speaker due to arrangement for the film America at Work by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Middleport resident Davis gains attention for misinterpretation remarks linked to USGA officials.
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Pomerly
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Federated Church
United States Chamber of Commerce
Middleport
Sockeye
Davi
United States Gold Association
Davis
Oliver
USGA
Mtr
Elmer Davis
Row
Ohio State
Bryan to Return to Middleport Soon
Mrs. J A Stockman of Kansas City says her brother Joseph Dumble Bryan is convalescing at her home and plans to be in Middleport soon. Bryan, a crotic candidate for Meine County prosecuting attorney, has been ill for months. He is sibling to Mrs Jame Harley and to the children of the late Mr and Mrs W E Bryan. Mrs Stockman recovered from a serious arm injury in a car accident near Zanesville last summer.
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Middleport
J. A. Stockman
Kansas City
Joseph Dumble Bryan
Bryan
Meine County
Jame Harley
W. E. Bryan
Shoppers throng Middleport as warmth and prosperity return
Middleport streets were crowded Saturday night with shoppers and parked cars at a premium. Names tied to local families appear amid a sprawling list of residents and addresses, reflecting a busy town scene as the community notices the revival of commerce and social activity.
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Middleport
Middleport Social Notes and Weekend Gatherings
Social Notes recount a birthday party for Miss Jane Sauer with guests including Wanda Thomas Carla Clark and Jane Owens. Prizes went to Wanda Thomas and Carla Clark. gifts profuse as cake and ice cream were enjoyed. Mrs Sauer’s sisters-in-law assisted in hosting. Weekend trip guests to Charleston and Huntington included Helen Beeson and the Harris family. Garden Club to meet Tuesday. Edison Hobstetter to show color garden films. Several local residents listed with weekend visits and travels including Melissa Hennesy James Sisson Terry Gallagher and more.
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al I Ddleruns
Jane Sauer
Barbara Stout
Barbara Meinhart
Wands ‘Thomas
Ramona Stewart
Caria Clark
Norvine Egner
Roseanna Barker
Dorothy Turner
Jane Owens
Jean White
Bill’ Hubbard
John Mayer
Bob Chambers
Bill Childs
Fred Klein
Wanda Thomas
Carla Clark
Jane
Mrs. Sa
Mare
Helen Beeson
Frank’ Jroman
Plummer Beesonirs
Robert Harris
Weer Harris
Jleport
Melissa Hennesy
Capital University
Columbus
C. M Hennesy
James Sisson
Chicago
James Stevens
Terry Gallagher
Robert Norton
Gilipolis
Dell Howe
Harry Schoen
Charleston
Allen White
Mary Jane Roush
Elen
Nor Lee Roush
Frank Booth
Locust St
Max Lambert
Middletown
Juniors Host Summer Dance at Junior High
Decorations of white crepe paper and red roses set the scene for the Junior Shakespeare Club summer dance in the Junior High auditorium. Ted Wildermuth Orchestra provided music. Chap erons included Lydia Enersbach Mrs Aten Shain and Mrs Clarence Massa. Nearby notices report multiple family visits and community events including YMCA work, Fathers Day and Children’s Day observances, and a new birth in Chester.
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Pomeroy
Junior Shakespeare Club
Gas Fumes Nearly Overcome Hennesys
MIDDLEPORT awakened by fumes thought to come from a nearby plant narrowly escaped gas exposure from an exploded refrigerator tank. Mr and Mrs C M Hennesy of 8 Third Ave initially closed windows then found the source inside the kitchen, causing concern early Sunday morning.
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Middleport
C. M. Hennesy
Third Ave
River Bathing Returns to Riddleport Levee Footing
River bathing along the levee at Cole Street has grown popular again during the heat. A near drowning was reported when a small boy was pulled from the water after going under twice. His first words upon safety were a plea not to tell his mother.
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Riddleport
Cole St
Wilkesville personals and local gatherings noted
The Wilkesville column lists guests and social visits from local families including Mr. and Mrs. Rosa Watson and others, with mentions of Sunday guests, a gathering at Zaleski, and a funeral service for Wm. McCarty at Mt. Olive. Attendees include Be e Wells, Mildred Wells, Lottie Kruskamp, and Joseph Thompson among several relatives and neighbors.
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Wilxesvili
Haley
Colum
Asley
Keeles
Oates
Amos Waltz
Wellston
Clarence Gray
Agnes
Washington D.H
Resse Ie
RH Woltz
Besse Wells
Mildred Wells
Lottie Krus
Jane
Thompson
Nealie
Joseph ‘Thompson
Clyde
Cincinna
Fiarold ‘Thompson
Arthur
Burl
Cincinnati
Leanna Hartley
Toonion
Pythian
Will Belo
Meigs County Real Estate Transfers Reported
Meigs County land transfers list numerous partial parcels with owners like Evelyn Goebel Frank Ly Gorbel Madeline Kennedy and Win Gobel plus parcels in Rutland Olive and Pomeroy. Transactions involve Emm 3.1 Prince Indian Refining Co W A Grr James Williams trustee and Forest Run Baptist Church among others.
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Andy B. Colwell
Rutland
Verna M. Archer
Stella Grover
Evelyn Goebel
Olive
William H. Gobel
Madeline G. Kennedy
Win
Gobel
Frank Ly Gorbel
Frederick B
Gore
Eunice 'B. Beller
Cee
Salisbury
Robert
Burdette
Walliam
J. Lawrence
Tranafer
Syracuse
Margaret
Bertha Lawrence
Anna Lee
A.W. Cowdery
Reedavill
Chester
Emm
Prince
George W. Cowdery
Stansbury
Nellie
Packard
Wintner M. Cowdery
Linnie M. Parker
Pearl Nelson
Comey
Pierce
Callie Cowdery
James H. Williams
Middleport
Indian Refining Co
Nancy M. Sayre
Nora Smith
Hand
Fulton Glenn
Prall
Tolliver
G. H. Pratt
AA. Powers
Cornerin Powers
Pearl B. Hazlett
Pomeroy
W. A. Grr
James, Wener
Addie Stewart
M. W. Stewart
Wm. P. Matiick
Martha W. Birch
Wilbur Birch
Lebanon
H. L. Miller
Charles “Morton
Dewena Morton
Forest Run Baptist Church
Reedsville Woman Builds Modern Recreation Hall
Mrs. Fitna Stewart constructs a recreation hall beside her Reedaville home. The two story hall features a thirty by sixty foot auditorium with a fireplace, timbered walls, a two tone interior, a heavy hardwood floor, and a fully equipped kitchen. A balcony houses a library and restrooms, with entrances from the front and side. The building, white with cement bases, overlooks the Ocon River and is slated for use by local organizations as funds allow.
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Fomerg
Fitna Stewart
Reedaville
Shuftle
Jin
Il Bn
Si Maireaue
Lamall
Stewart
California
Letart
F. DeWees
James
Doris
Mary
Stewart Jamita Tohliver
Deanville
Mex
Hollywood
EP. Grimm
Hewitt
Bill
Oni
Reedsville
Gia
Racine Garden Club Meeting and Social Notes
Racine Garden Club met Wednesday evening with introductions by Geneva Humphreys extension agent of Shiddleport. Officers nominated and elected: president Shney Fodeiys, vice president Winger, secretary-treasurer Watson. Guests included Geneva Humphreys and others from Shiddleport. Members and guests traveled to events in Columbus and Portsmouth district conventions, flower show attendance, and visits by members to families in Racine and nearby towns.
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Racine Garden Club
Sire
George Simpncn
Mas Geneva Hum Iteum
Homme
Shddleport
Miss Hurpareye
den Slon
Tower Srrangemente
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Bre Bax
Ine Winger
Mrxwen Watson
Pans
Sre
Bernie Tyree
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Laura Watson
Styl Miles Maxine Wingett
Marie
Will Jones
Ernest Win‘ett
Frances Floberts
Racine AuDwar
Athens
R. A. ‘Tyree
Gomer Twit
Ben Phils Shares Stephenson
Ei Jmiden
Owen Watson
Homer: Holter
Stewart
Tousen
Reedavite
Jett Weanewing
Lancaster
Emma Jiiden
Charles
Emma Jane Jividen
Harold Wetherholt
Allipolis
Dory Wolfe
Morcis
Racine R. D
Mra Clark Jividen
Fish and Game Outing Draws Hundreds in Meigs County
POMEROY Meigs County Fish and Game Association leaders expect several hundred attendees for the annual outing and banquet at the Pomeroy Gun Club on Thursday rain permitting. Membership tickets on sale for dinner access. MIDDLEPORT Dell Fire’s eye infection required an operation in Gallipolis last week. recuperating at home.
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Meigs County Fish and Game Association
Seveveral Hundred
Associaion
Pomeroy Gun Club
Fish and Game Association
Andehees
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